Archive for April, 2010

Some Guy Sets New Precedent In The Trashing Of Things

April 29th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Analysis

Some Guy Sets New Precedent In The Trashing Of Things

So, some dude completely trashed his rental home in southeast Portland, throwing coffee mugs and beer bottles through the walls, burning the cabinets on the back porch and so on. What’s up rock star!

The Great Bowling Recession: Seeking New Recruits.

April 28th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Recession/Economics, Sporting Life

The Great Bowling Recession:  Seeking New Recruits.

We’ve hit the lanes again, and all seems well in the world.  Although we started out a bit rusty everyone picked up where they left off a month ago, somewhere between so-so and damn.

Fun Shit this weekend.

April 27th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Analysis

Fun Shit this weekend.

To answer all of your quandaries about what to do this weekend, the following is a list of activities that I would seriously consider: 1. On Saturday there is an improve workshop at Brody Theater. “This two-hour workshop, designed for the beginner or someone who just wants to test the waters, will include lots of [...]

We Would Be The Eighth Most Fun City, If We Were In Maine

April 27th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Analysis

We Would Be The Eighth Most Fun City, If We Were In Maine

Hey look, the people at fancy rich guy magazine Portfolio think Portland is the eighth most fun city in America. That’s great, right? Those folks must really know what they’re talking about. Oh, but then you look at the little icon up in the corner of the page, and you realize those morons think we’re [...]

Ocean City makes Portland… delicious?

April 27th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Analysis, Food/Drink

Ocean City makes Portland... delicious?

For all of you new-to-Portland Portlanders, there’s a little something that you should know about. Turns out that downtown China Town is a bunch of bullshit. If you want to go to “China Town” then get in your car, hitch a ride on your hipster friend’s moped, put on your running shoes or get on [...]

Movie’s Popularity Proves We Will Watch Any Old Thing

April 27th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Analysis

Movie's Popularity Proves We Will Watch Any Old Thing

Oh, fuck it, why not: You people all love “A Town Called Panic” because you love movies intended for retarded children and high school kids on acid. Oh but hey, ha ha, look at that plastic horse! Isn’t it funny, horsey horsey, ha ha, DUDE IT’S FUCKING TALKING TO ME whatever.

The End Of Portland Sucks: An Interview With Robert Wagner

April 26th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Art/Culture, Features

The End Of Portland Sucks: An Interview With Robert Wagner

Calling your radio show Portland Sucks is funny and great by us, but trying to make it work in a town that takes itself all too seriously can’t be easy. Now, the nearly year-old show is drawing to a close, apparently killed, at least in part, by unkind advertisers and others who were, and continue [...]

Say Goodbye To Portland Sucks, Everyone

April 26th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Analysis

Say Goodbye To Portland Sucks, Everyone

Popular internet radio deal Portland Sucks is exiting the fake airwaves next week, leaving like 11 people without anything to do at 8 a.m. everyday.

Your Awesome Comment Of The Week

April 26th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Features

Your Awesome Comment Of The Week

In your editor’s extended absence last week, the rest of the SM team did an admirable job writing stuff and generally keeping the Stumptown Magazine Sausage Machine grinding along. This included Matt’s thoughtful post and sexy invitation regarding your Portland Beavers, with which commenter “Grace” heartily agreed. 

Dr. Dog at Wonder

April 22nd, 2010  |  by  |  published in Analysis, Music/Bands/Clubs

Dr. Dog at Wonder

I gotta say, Portland does have some good music choices, and some great venues. The Wonder Ballroom on NE Russell is no exception here. The 1914 landmark building is perfect for catching a great show, doing a little fancy dancin’ or watching a fashion show. Luckily for us, they also book the right shows. For [...]

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