PuzzleWatch

Oregon ArtsWatch presents PuzzleWatch, a monthly series of culture-focused crossword puzzles by Daryl Browne.

PuzzleWatch: Words of Love

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.

PuzzleWatch: Vital Venues

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.

PuzzleWatch: Old and New on the Eve

Pop open a bottle of champagne and ring in the new year with this celebratory crossword puzzle.

PuzzleWatch: Beatlemania at 60

Sixty years after they skyrocketed to international stardom, test your knowledge of the Beatles with this retrospective crossword puzzle.

PuzzleWatch: Goosebumps in the Arts

As Halloween creeps ever closer, get in the holiday spirit and treat yourself to this thrillingly tricky crossword puzzle.

PuzzleWatch: Smartistic Pairings

Tender and turbulent, often fruitful, sometimes frightful: this September crossword puzzle celebrates some of the most famous partnerships in the arts.

PuzzleWatch: American Composers – Again

Test your knowledge of even more composers in this follow-up to July's "American Composers" crossword puzzle.

PuzzleWatch: American Composers

Test your knowledge of famous American composers in this July crossword puzzle.

PuzzleWatch: First Impressionists

Try your luck at this art-themed crossword puzzle that's sure to leave a lasting impression.

PuzzleWatch: Namely Known

From the "Moonlight Sonata" to the "Hebrides Overture," test your knowledge of the most famous nicknames in classical music.

PuzzleWatch: April Fools

Celebrate a slightly belated April Fools' Day with a fittingly foolish crossword puzzle.

PuzzleWatch: The Beethoven Effect

Test your knowledge of the great composer with a new crossword puzzle by Daryl Browne.

PuzzleWatch: “Odi et Amo” – I Hate and I Love

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a crossword puzzle that aims to please both the besotted and the bitterly single.

PuzzleWatch: Maestro – The Bernstein Puzzle

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.

PuzzleWatch: A Scrambled Christmas

Get in the holiday spirit with a festive crossword puzzle for the whole family.

PuzzleWatch: Shall We Dance?

Put your best foot forward and try to solve this dance-themed crossword puzzle.

PuzzleWatch: Gilbert & Sullivan – The very model of an artistic duo

Test your knowledge of G&S with a puzzle that's sure to challenge even the most modern of Major-Generals.

PuzzleWatch: Familiar and New – Our OSO 2023-24

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.

PuzzleWatch: Realism and Revival – The Italian Renaissance

Michelangelo, Monteverdi, the Medicis, and more: travel back in time to Renaissance Italy in Daryl Browne's August crossword puzzle.

PuzzleWatch: Tuning In – The heyday of TV music

From Andy Griffith to Mary Tyler Moore, test your memory of TV's most memorable tunes.

PuzzleWatch: Shakespeare in Music and Movies

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?

PuzzleWatch: Not THAT Robert Shaw

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.

PuzzleWatch: Opera Here There and Everywhere

Put your operatic knowledge to the test with this pitch-perfect crossword puzzle.

PuzzleWatch: The Music Academy

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.

PuzzleWatch: PAM in 2023 – Breaking Ground

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?

PuzzleWatch: Violin Virtuosos

Bored? Tired of aimlessly fiddling around? Maybe it's time to try your hand at Daryl Browne's latest crossword puzzle. No strings attached!

PuzzleWatch: Well-Seasoned Art

Pour a mug of cocoa and relax with Daryl Browne's latest crossword puzzle, a joyful celebration of the holiday season.

PuzzleWatch: How Much Can You Handel?

"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?

PuzzleWatch: David and Doris – Shared History

Famed historians David McCullough and Doris Kearns Goodwin are the stars of Daryl Browne's latest crossword puzzle.

PuzzleWatch: Oregon Symphony 2022-23 Highlights

Whet your appetite for the upcoming OSO season with this carefully orchestrated crossword puzzle.