On the NW New Works stage, it's all about the idea Donna Isobel in "Torn," part of this year's NW New Works festival by Spider Kedelsky / June 22, 2011
Politics Two festivals, one big showcase for new and edgy dance Portland performance artist Holcombe Waller by Spider Kedelsky / June 15, 2011
PNB's Broadway Festival: The rich and familiar melds with the new Pacific Northwest Ballet dancers, with soloist Seth Orza (center) as Riff, in Jerome Robbins' <i>West Side Story Suite</i>, part of PNB's Broadway Festival. by Spider Kedelsky / March 17, 2009
Marie Chouinard, a very distinctive voice in dance Pasties and fur hats: Marie Chouinard's <i>Orpheus and Eurydice</i>. by Spider Kedelsky / October 22, 2008
An 1891 play turned rock musical Christy Altomare as Wendla in <i>Spring Awakening</i>. by Spider Kedelsky / October 16, 2008
Culture A dance to the future An inspired evening of imaginary dances, starring such people as George Bush, Greg Nickels, and Hank Paulson. by Spider Kedelsky / December 6, 2008
Culture Two stunning evenings of dance, bridging cultural differences Scene from the video production log for <i>A Chekhovian Resolution</i> by Spider Kedelsky / November 26, 2008
Politics Washington Hall moves toward landmark status The historic old theater may find a future use for arts groups, though money would still have to be raised to purchase and renovate it. by Spider Kedelsky / November 21, 2008
The brave new Peter Boal era at the Ballet Peter Boal, artistic director. by Spider Kedelsky / November 19, 2008