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Posted by Samantha Herman

So when was the last time that you did the Hand-Jive? The lady two rows in front of me did it last night at approximately 8:45, and I can vouch for her. I believe that her impromptu dance session speaks volumes about how enthusiastic and lively the cast of Grease was at the Keller Auditorium on this warm spring evening. Danny Zuko (Eric Schneider) has never been so cool, Sandy (Emily Padgett) has never been so innocent, Kenickie (David Ruffin) has never been so horny, and the end of the school year has never been so sexy.

Granted, the plot line for Grease has always been fairly tame, with little in the way of unexpected twists or unnerving crimes. But it serves as a good reminder of how innocuous teenagers really are. The peer pressure, the tiffs, the mistakes - all will be overcome in due time and everyone will walk away unscathed. Perhaps we weren't all wearing bobby socks and ducktails in high school, but the message applies regardless of the changing fashions. Read the rest of this entry »

We have a pair of festival passes to give away! That's $100! Here's what you do. You comment on this post. Done deal. We are drawing winning name on Friday around noon. That means you miss the opening night, but them's the breaks. Actually, that means you should buy tix now.

Also, We give out free tickets every Thursday on our Portland Facebook Group. So, join it if you like free stuff. We give out festival tickets, concert tickets, and more. Last week, we had tickets for Wonder Ballroom, NW Film Center, Slabtown, Dante's, Roseland, etc…

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More of the best of the first year of Portland's Bridgetown Comedy Festival, featuring Patton Oswalt, Scott Moran, Tig Notaro, Chris Fairbanks, Kyle Kinane, James Adomian and Dax Jordan. The second annual festival is starting on April 23rd, featuring Janeane Garofalo, David Koechner, Neil Flynn, Brendon Small and over 150 other comedians from around the country. Get your passes now!

The video up there is probably NSFW for most people's work. So watch it at home, over and over.

I saw Bridgetown Comedy Fest co-creator Andy Wood yesterday for about 3 minutes. He received 5 calls during those 3 minutes. We spoke 20 seconds…maybe. His facebook status at 2:12PM yesterday read “is starting to lose it.” This festival is huge. There are over 150 acts during the 4 days. I have no idea how many of those are from out of town and flying/driving in, but I am going with more than 50. That's a lot of work for our city and reward Andy's mental collapse by buying some tickets to the event.

From Jen Lane at Barfly on the Comedy Festival: Read the rest of this entry »

(For more playoff coverage: 2009 NBA Playoff Coverage: Portland Trail Blazers )

The Blazers sent out this message about 30 minutes ago to season ticket holders and seschloss (of the Blazers Craft Posse) sent it over to us since we can't afford season tickets (thanks Sarah!).

Important Playoff Ticket Information

Rip City Uprise has taken Portland by storm and it all continues tonight back in the Rose Garden as we look to break even in the series.

How do I purchase tickets to Game 5?
If the Trail Blazers win TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 21st, tickets for Round 1, Game 5 will go on sale at trailblazers.com starting at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 22nd. Each individual buyer is limited to four tickets per game. Single game fees and a $5 per order fee apply to all tickets purchased online.

Why is the initial on sale online?
Due to the issues of timing, quick turn around between games and to ensure ticket accessibility to our fans throughout Read the rest of this entry »

Forget everything you thought you were doing Wednesday and Thursday nights (except Back Fence) and go to Grindhouse Film Fest at Hollywood Theater. Trailer WAR, Gator Bait & Pyscho From Texas? Fantastic names. Sign me up.

From Grindhouse:

The Grindhouse Film Festival is teaming up with the legendary Alamo Drafthouse Cinema from Austin, Texas!  Alamo Weird Wednesday programmer Lars Nilsen and Terror Tuesday curator Zack Carlson are on the rampaging Cinemapocalypse road trip, presenting rare treasures from their top secret subterranean 35mm archive.  This week, they are in Portland, pummeling the city with white-hot exploitation thunder. Join us in shattering the wall between you and THE BEST TIME OF YOUR LIFE!

Wednesday April 22nd, 9:30 pm, Hollywood Theatre
Grindhouse Film Festival vs. Austin's Alamo Drafthouse in TRAILER WAR!

For one night only, we'll be setting the most violent, reprehensible and ungodly 35mm explosives for the absolute supreme Battle of Celluloid Insanity!  These miniature bursts of mankind's most twisted and unhealthy brainwaves are destined to transform you into the next stage of human life after dynamiting you through the back of the theater.  Read the rest of this entry »

(For more playoff coverage: 2009 NBA Playoff Coverage: Portland Trail Blazers )

Posted By Andy Popp

Game 2: Blazers vs Rockets Redux

Many experts (the talking heads you see on tWWL) say that if you're going to lose, getting blown out is the best way to do it. With a rout, it's easier for the team to relinquish the loss and move on. Whereas with a nail biter, individuals are more likely to dwell on certain instances throughout the game that could have changed the outcome.

Based on everything I've read over the past 2 days about the Blazers and their current psyche, the experts' theory rings true. The Blazers are eager to get out on the court tonight. They want to get back to playing basketball at the level we all know that they can.

The loss has put the Blazers in a hole. Instead of winning 4 of 7 against the Rockets, they're now in a position where they must win 4 of the next 6 games to advance. A daunting task against a much more experienced Rockets team. It's not impossible. If the Blazers can get back to the way they were playing a week ago; if the supporting cast can shed their nerves and recapture the confidence. The Blazers have all the pieces to get it done.

From a basketball standpoint, they need to do the exact opposite of Read the rest of this entry »

Win TICKETS to Back Fence. We have two pairs. Just comment below and we will draw the name from the comments on Wednesday morning. If you follow us at our Portland twitter, add your twitter name for two entries. We will email the winners.

In addition, we give out free tickets every Thursday on our Portland Facebook Group. So, join it if you like free stuff. We give out festival tickets, concert tickets, and more. Last week, we had tickets for Wonder Ballroom, NW Film Center, Slabtown, Dante's, Roseland, etc…

Posted by Meagan K

Wednesday night at the Mission Theater, Back Fence PDX will, as usual, provide us with laughs, tears and uncomfortable shifting in our seats.

After a recent article in The Oregonian, and growing following due to word of mouth, the story telling series is achieving its goal: recapturing the simple pleasure of a good story.

No glitz, no action sequences, no airbrushing. Just people standing on a stage telling a story that evokes emotion.

This month's theme? “Fish Out of Water.” Something we can all relate to in one way or another.

As always, the event is hosted by Frayn Masters and Melissa Lion – two of the funniest, sexiest women I know. Storytellers on Wednesday include radio celebrities, educators, activists, improvisers and writers.

After being in attendance at all but the first Back Fence PDX, I can say that no matter what the storyteller's title may be or who you may think they are – their tale always surprises.

If you have been before, come reconnect with regular fans.

If you've never been, stop depriving yourself!

At the show, Tinymeat will give away 25 wallets to the audience. All you have to do is Read the rest of this entry »

Posted by Andy Popp

(For more playoff coverage: 2009 NBA Playoff Coverage: Portland Trail Blazers )

Blazers vs Rockets — (Aaron) Brooks was here.

Last night the Rockets welcomed the Blazers to the playoffs in an embarrassing fashion. The Rockets hit the ground running, going to Yao Ming early and often. As a team, the Rockets shot close to 75% from the field in the first quarter and 58% for the game. No NBA team is going to lose shooting like that. The Blazers (read: Brandon Roy) did enough hang around early, but the Rockets never let up. Silencing the raucous crowd that was ready to explode; waiting for one of the Blazers' trademark comebacks that never came.

The headliner last night was Aaron Brooks, who did whatever he wanted. Much has been made of his presuming comments from a few weeks ago when he claimed that the Blazers were favorable first round match up for the Rockets. Based on last night, Brooks was right. He backed up his statement and then some. Torching the Blazers, going 5-8 from three for 27 points, 7 assists and only two turnovers in 35 minutes.

The Rockets' front court also gave the Blazers fits on both sides of the ball. Defensively, the Blazers had no answer for Ming, who had his way with Joel Przybilla, Greg Oden and LaMarcus Aldridge.  Luis Scola stopped Aldridge in his tracks, holding him to only 7 points on 3-12 shooting.

The Rockets also racked up 28 free throw attempts, compared Read the rest of this entry »

Next weekend, Portland Story Theater begins a new solo performance series: Singlehandedly. There are several successful storytelling events in Portland now (Ignite Portland, Backfence, Mortified, Interesting Portland, etc). We have a great community of story tellers in the NW, and Portland Story Theater's Singlehandedly will be a great addition to this movement–read the story descriptions below.

Also, we have a 3 pairs of tickets to give out as well. Just comment below and we will draw the names from the comments on Friday. If you follow us at our Portland twitter, add your twitter name for two entries. We will email the winners.

We give out free tickets every Thursday on our Portland Facebook Group. So, join it if you like free stuff. We give out festival tickets, concert tickets, and more. Last week, we had tickets for Wonder Ballroom, NW Film Center, Slabtown, Dante's, Roseland, etc…

From Portland Story Theater (website/buy tickets):

Be a part of the Portland Story Theater experience as we singlehandedly change the world, one story at a time. Come hear true, high-quality stories crafted for people like you, discerning adults who know the real deal when they see it. Come join us for PST's Solo Performance Festival, Singlehandedly, featuring:

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We've been stepping up our Blazers coverage this April now that we have Any Popps of Lowposts. Here are playoff posts  and others over the 2008-2009 season:

2009 NBA Playoff Coverage: Portland Trail Blazers

First: Where to Watch the Portland Trail Blazers Games? | Bars, Theaters, Last Thursdays

Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets

• Game 6 Preview: Blazers vs Rockets: Win or go home, again. | NBA Playoffs
• Game 5 Recap: Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets | NBA Playoffs
• Playoffs Preview: Blazers vs Rockets | Game 4
• Playoffs: ‘Ridiculous Foul Called on Greg Oden' | Daily Stank Video Bank
• Playoffs Recap: Blazers vs Rockets | Game 3
• Playoff Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets | Game 3
• Playoffs Recap: Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets | Game 2
• From Portland Trail Blazers: Important Playoff Ticket Information
• Playoffs Preview: Game Two | Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets
• Playoffs Recap: Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets | Game One
• Playoffs Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets | Game One
• Portland Trail Blazers Playoff Predictions | Daily Stank Video Bank

End of Regular Season

• Portland Trail Blazers Rally in Pioneer Square | Daily Stank Image Bank
• NBA Playoffs Commercial Featuring Portland Trail Blazers
• Portland Trail Blazers: Rip City Uprise | Playoff Tickets + Pioneer Square Rally

2009 Regular Season

• Recap: Portland Trail Blazers 104 Denver Nuggets 76
• Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets | April 15
• Recap: Portland Trail Blazers 113 OKC Thunder 83
• Portland Trailblazers vs Los Angeles Lakers | April 10
• Portland Trailblazers vs L.A. Lakers at Mission Theater | March 09

Other Blazers Posts

• Blazer Bruce @ Crown Room | Daily Stank Video Bank
  
• Watch Portland Trail Blazers in Pioneer Square | Daily Stank Image Bank
• Portland Trail Blazers: Nicolas Batum "Crushes" the Rim
• Portland Twitter: "Tweet-Up" for Trail Blazers vs Memphis | February 18
• Breaking News: Benicio Del Toro Loves The Portland Trailblazers

Posted by Eitan Tsur

Max Minsky and Me started off the 17th Annual Jewish Film Festival with a bang. It was a cute film, filled with humor and a touching story of childhood friendship. I especially enjoyed the occasional imaginative diversions, (much like a stylized dream sequence,) as they added depth to the main character by giving viewers a glimpse inside her world. There are many more films running through next Sunday.

Related: 75+ Portland Weekend Events | April 16-19

Press Release and remaining films after the jump… Read the rest of this entry »