Oregon ArtsWatch presents PuzzleWatch, a monthly series of culture-focused crossword puzzles by Daryl Browne.
How many words contain the letters L-O-V-E? Quite a few, as it turns out. See how many you can guess in this Valentine's Day crossword puzzle.
January 19, 2025Daryl Browne
Inspired by discussions of a new concert hall in Portland, Daryl Browne's latest crossword puzzle is a monument to performance venues around the world.
December 22, 2024Daryl Browne
Pop open a bottle of champagne and ring in the new year with this celebratory crossword puzzle.
November 17, 2024Daryl Browne
Sixty years after they skyrocketed to international stardom, test your knowledge of the Beatles with this retrospective crossword puzzle.
October 13, 2024Daryl Browne
As Halloween creeps ever closer, get in the holiday spirit and treat yourself to this thrillingly tricky crossword puzzle.
September 15, 2024Daryl Browne
Tender and turbulent, often fruitful, sometimes frightful: this September crossword puzzle celebrates some of the most famous partnerships in the arts.
August 18, 2024Daryl Browne
Test your knowledge of even more composers in this follow-up to July's "American Composers" crossword puzzle.
July 21, 2024Daryl Browne
Test your knowledge of famous American composers in this July crossword puzzle.
June 16, 2024Daryl Browne
Try your luck at this art-themed crossword puzzle that's sure to leave a lasting impression.
May 19, 2024Daryl Browne
From the "Moonlight Sonata" to the "Hebrides Overture," test your knowledge of the most famous nicknames in classical music.
April 21, 2024Daryl Browne
Celebrate a slightly belated April Fools' Day with a fittingly foolish crossword puzzle.
March 17, 2024Daryl Browne
Test your knowledge of the great composer with a new crossword puzzle by Daryl Browne.
February 11, 2024Daryl Browne
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a crossword puzzle that aims to please both the besotted and the bitterly single.
January 21, 2024Daryl Browne
The iconic conductor, composer, and music educator, back in the limelight after getting the biopic treatment, now receives the greatest honor of them all: his own ArtsWatch crossword puzzle.
December 17, 2023Daryl Browne
Get in the holiday spirit with a festive crossword puzzle for the whole family.
November 19, 2023Daryl Browne
Put your best foot forward and try to solve this dance-themed crossword puzzle.
October 15, 2023Daryl Browne
Test your knowledge of G&S with a puzzle that's sure to challenge even the most modern of Major-Generals.
September 17, 2023Daryl Browne
Another year, another symphony season. Join our Puzzlemaster-in-Residence Daryl Browne as she conducts you through the musical highlights with this month's crossword puzzle.
August 13, 2023Daryl Browne
Michelangelo, Monteverdi, the Medicis, and more: travel back in time to Renaissance Italy in Daryl Browne's August crossword puzzle.
July 16, 2023Daryl Browne
From Andy Griffith to Mary Tyler Moore, test your memory of TV's most memorable tunes.
June 18, 2023Daryl Browne
From Verdi's operas to the films of Orson Welles, Shakespeare's plays have left an indelible mark on generations of artists. But how much do you really know about the Bard and his admirers?
May 14, 2023Daryl Browne
Two Robert Shaws (Roberts Shaw?) are at the center of this month's crossword puzzle. One was an actor, known for his roles in films such as 'Jaws' and 'The Sting'; the other was a conductor, famous for his pristine interpretations of great choral works.
April 16, 2023Daryl Browne
Put your operatic knowledge to the test with this pitch-perfect crossword puzzle.
March 12, 2023Daryl Browne
Add some theme and variation to your Oscar viewing this year with a new crossword puzzle that's sure to test your knowledge of winning songs and movie scores.
February 12, 2023Daryl Browne
For roughly a century, Portland Art Museum has been one of the city's most prominent landmarks. But how much of its history do you really know?
January 15, 2023Daryl Browne
Bored? Tired of aimlessly fiddling around? Maybe it's time to try your hand at Daryl Browne's latest crossword puzzle. No strings attached!
December 18, 2022Daryl Browne
Pour a mug of cocoa and relax with Daryl Browne's latest crossword puzzle, a joyful celebration of the holiday season.
November 13, 2022Daryl Browne
"Messiah" season is nearly upon us, but the baroque composer wrote hundreds of other works: operas, cantatas, chamber music, and more. How many do you know?
October 16, 2022Daryl Browne
Famed historians David McCullough and Doris Kearns Goodwin are the stars of Daryl Browne's latest crossword puzzle.
September 18, 2022Daryl Browne
Whet your appetite for the upcoming OSO season with this carefully orchestrated crossword puzzle.