Author Archives: Catriona

Wonderful Portland video

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Catriona

Watch this gorgeous time-lapse video of Portland at night. This was put together by Larry Page, and once you’re done, go visit his article about shooting time-lapse after dark. Both the beauty of our city and talent behind this film … Continue reading →

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Danford Balch: the comic

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Catriona

Danford Balch and his troubled family, of previous Portland history post fame, is now featured in a great comic by Glynnis Fawkes. Be sure to check out her other comics — they are lovely!

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Danford Balch: Northwest Portland Country Boy

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Catriona

A short historical essay about Danford Balch that was originally posted on www.bluesweatshirt.com (my personal website), but seems like it belongs here. Neighbors, particularly children, still discuss the story of Danford Balch. Familiar with family strife and tragedies with no obvious villains, … Continue reading →

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Cheap Date Comedy Hour!

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Catriona

About once a month, Hollywood Theater is hosting a stand up comedy show — Cheap Date – Stand Up Comedy. The first one was on July 14, and it was excellently funny.  Also, the price of $6 is hard to … Continue reading →

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Fun Filmusik Shows Coming Up!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Catriona

Planet of the Dinosaurs will be playing with a live soundtrack at Hollywood Theater for two weekends in June!  Get your tickets and come watch! We get to have a new soundtrack, sounds, and live local voice over artists. FILMUSIK: … Continue reading →

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Sunday at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Catriona

My god, this was so much fun and so exhausting.  Again, how did the comics do it?  We were really looking forward to the Killer Shrews, but had an important date with Dungeons & Dragons involving a were-fox, snow monsters, … Continue reading →

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Saturday at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Catriona

Hawthorne Theatre Lounge at 7pm I like this space. It’s small with really silly performance area in the corner. As the comics discussed, it’s like a little diorama or perhaps the room that Anne Frank hid in. Nice drinks and … Continue reading →

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Friday at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival 2011

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Catriona

Theme Park at Hawthorne Theatre While this review is going to be a bit short, this was actually one of my favorite shows. Brody Theater did a solid job of opening for Theme Park, and then Theme Park really nailed … Continue reading →

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Bridgetown Comedy Festival 2011: Thursday

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Catriona

Ben & I got passes to the 2011 Bridgetown Comedy Festival and had a great time, although I did feel a bit like I had binged on too much chocolate and was ready to just eat salad for a while. … Continue reading →

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BPM Rx Cool Video

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Catriona
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