The Lion's Song

Singer Thomas Mapfumo is an iconic cultural figure in his native Zimbabwe. How did he end up in Eugene?

By Eric Hansen

Progress Report 2012: Our Schools

A decision about your child’s schooling is one of the most important you’ll ever make. It helps to be educated!

Edited by Martin Patail

Terrariums!

So you like the idea of gardening but you want to start out small. Try a terrarium! We’ve got a video to help you get started.

By Kate Bryant

Bloody Valentine

Even the doom-and-gloom crowd can look for love at the Lovecraft Bar.

Education Equation

Some of the state’s best minds are rethinking the way we do schools.

By Martin Patail

The Perfect Party

Party invites go out to a homeless advocate, a virtuous vineyard owner, and a wolf that likes to ramble.

Trophy Case

Postcards, precious knits, pop music, and a Portlander’s book about sex are in the stack for February.

Maiden in China

Bridal couture expert Sophie Chang enjoy’s the best of both worlds—China and the United States, that is.

By Ashleigh Westmoreland

Word on the Street: a Portland Glossary

Do you have the fortitude to stay relatively sober during the Super Bowl?

PDX INDEX: Kids & Hospitals

This month we crunch the numbers on children’s hospitals.

By Kate Moening

Five Questions For... David Wolman

Local writer David Wolman answers questions about the current state of currency.

By Zach Dundas

Do This Now!

This month, there’s heroic tales from Sebastian Junger, a hoops homestand with the Blazers, and new album from Y La Bamba.

Trail of the Month: EasyClimb Trail

The new bike trail at Cascade Locks is simple and scenic.

By Brian Barker

Sole Savior

With the help of JD’s Shoe Repair you can firm up your commitment to your current footwear.

By Eden Dawn

Queen of Carts

The owner of the most talked-about food cart in town is expanding her culinary reach.

By Benjamin Tepler

Duane's World

A coffee pioneer sets his sites on the rest of the menu at the Woodsman Tavern.

By Benjamin Tepler

Boke Bowl

The ramen at Boke Bowl is sensational. But there’s a lot more than noodles happening here.

By Karen Brooks

Easy Does It

The chocolate bread pudding recipe from local chocolatier Sarah Hart is worthy of worship.

By Benjamin Tepler

French Connection

Wine writer Conde Cox digs into his own cellar for dinner at new French bistro Noisette.

By Condé Cox

Cold Comfort

House Spirits reinvents the White Russian with an artisan coffee liqueur.

By John Chandler

Dark Star

Former Portlander Mark Rothko is the subject of three different cultural tributes.

By Randy Gragg

Now Read This: Blue Thread by Ruth Tenzer Feldman

Ruth Tenzer Feldman’s YA novel goes back in time to a less-enlightened Portland.

By Eliza Canty-Jones

Now Hear This: Totalwerks Vol 1 by One Model Nation

Dandy Warhols front man branches out on record and in print.

By Derek Pettie

Sunshine Staycations

We’ve got low-impact warm-weather getaway ideas for all four quadrants of the Portland brain.

Video: In the Kitchen with Sarah Hart

Here’s a delicious dessert recipe that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day—and it comes straight from the (Sarah) Hart.

Video: The Lion Sings

Revolutionary singer Thomas Mapfumo (a.k.a. “The Lion of Zimbabwe”) pays tribute to Bob Marley.

Video: Well Cobbled

Don’t throw out those pricey kicks—just get a new sole!