The Book of Mormon Missionary Positions
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Portland-based photographer, Neil DaCosta, and art director, Sara Philips, include no personal political commentary with their new series, The Book of Mormon Missionary Positions. Their intention in juxtaposing a frighteningly antiquated excerpt from the Latter Day Saints handbook, condemning sex between anyone other than a married man and woman, with images of two men looking very much like stereotypical Mormon missionaries demonstrating sexual positions, is clear enough. If you can stop laughing.
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James Angell: David Bowie’s favourite new songwriter
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James Angell’s is David Bowie’s favorite contemporary singer/songwriter. He should be a colossal force in music today, but instead we get Justin Bieber. Vocalist, pianist and native Portlandian, James Angell has released the epic follow up to 2003′s Private Player with his new album, The Pandemic Symphony.
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DIY paper toy calendars by Scout Creative
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Portland-based content marketing agency Scout Creative has a pretty rocking Calendar of the Month Club section on its site, where you can print out fancy PDFs and make funky 3D paper toys that double up as calendars every month. They’ve disguised these dates in all toy forms imaginable, like a whale, a record player, a hot dog cart, a tiki, a yakuza, a yeti, a toucan, a nutcracker… it gets pretty crazy but they’re all divine.
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Art is Forever: a video and art project by Jason Sturgill
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Jason Sturgill perfectly encapsulates what is RIGHT about the Portland art scene right now: excessively accessible, exclusively inclusive. Sturgill has a background in advertising, design and various curatorial practices. He is the type of person that makes shit happen. His project, ART IS FOREVE,R is something that should exist in every art museum in the [...]
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New art by Portland-based Conrad Crespin
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Most of the work I have been doing lately has focused on pattern and geometric forms. I’m also really interested in repurposing imagery. I feel really fortunate to be creating and existing at this point and time. Art is way for me to show my appreciation.
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Chocolate creations by Xocolatl de Davíd
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What do you get when foie gras meets chocolate hazelnut spread? Foietella, of course. From the imaginative mind of chocolatier, David Briggs and his fledgling online boutique Xocolatl de Davíd, comes this unexpected and delightful savory and sweet marriage.
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Hunter Pass leathergoods
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Hunter Pass Leathergoods offers custom-made leather items designed and created by the Ng sisters in Portland, Oregon. With everything from pet collars to portfolios to, my personal favorite, a tote bag that transforms into a backpack, this Etsy shop truly embodies the spirit of Portland.
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Churchkey Can Co.
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If you love vintage (and I know I do), then you’ll love the most recent collaboration between actor Adrian Grenier and former Nike designer Justin Hawkins: the flat-top steel beer can. Never heard of it? Chances are, if you’re under 50, it’s probably a beer experience you’ve never had. Since the mid-1970s, the flat top can has been nothing more than a distant memory. Until now, that is.
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Bee Local: artisan honey out of Portland
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From bottle cap gardens to rooftop chicken coops, it’s clear that urban farming is on the rise. And now, we’re turning the spotlight on another city-based project: small-scale beekeeping from Bee Local.
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Beastie Boys’ Sabotage music video, as re-enacted by kids
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This dad from Portland, James Winter, bought shades and staches for his kids and nephew and remade the Beasties’ “Sabotage” music video as a sort of tribute to the late Adam Yauch. It’s quite a riot. The kids look like they’re having fun, and not being exploited for their cute factor.
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Illustrations by Portland-based Brooke Weeber
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Portland based illustrator Brooke Weeber’s work instantly charms. Her meticulous line work, together with soft water colour palettes, make for a modern vintage feast for the eyes. Weeber’s subject matter spans from Narwhal whales, bicycles, to my personal favourites, her many bearded men.
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The Hipster Games: may the trends be ever in your favor
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We misplaced our horn-rimmed glasses for an entire fortnight. Which explains why we’ve been so fashionably late to get our eyes on The Hipster Games, the witty Hunger Games parody with hipsters from Portland, Austin, Brooklyn, Oakland, and Silverlake fighting to the death to save their district. As they say: ‘May the trends be ever [...]
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Get a special discount on tickets to OVO Portland
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Cirque du Soleil’s touring production OVO is hitting Portland, Oregon this THURSDAY, and friends of Lost At E Minor can receive a special discount off tickets in Levels 2 and 3 on select performances. OVO will be performing for a limited engagement beginning April 5 under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at the Portland Expo Center.
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Portlandia VIDEO: She’s Making Jewelry Now
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The comedians at Portlandia are at it again with this clip, She’s Making Jewellery Now, which makes fun of people who, well, make jewellery. As I have recently joined the jewellery making trade, I find watching it simultaneously entertaining and painful. For all you non-jewellery-making folk, I trust you’ll simply find it entertaining.
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Matte Stephens
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Portland illustrator Matte Stephens captured my attention with his retro imagery, wacky perspectives and subdued palettes.
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