Hold These Truths, a timely and thought-provoking tale of political expediency, racism and resilience, is captivating audiences in the Ellyn Bye Studio of Portland Center Stage at the Armory.
The play, written by Jeanne Sakata, was inspired … Continue Reading “The Truth Holds”
Three Portland sisters (Natalie, Allison and Meegan) known as THE BAND JOSEPH, who made their first appearance on PRP.FM in November 2013, are, as people often say these days, “Blowing Up.”
JOSEPH’S first interview with PRP.
JOSEPH with Inessa … Continue Reading “Flying High with Joseph”
Immediately after Tim Ellis’ cancer diagnosis became public, Portland’s musical community stepped up and began delivering positive energy, love, prayers, and economic support for Tim, his wife and six children.
No doubt, you’ve either seen or read about Tim’s extraordinary … Continue Reading “Tim Ellis Memorial”
April is Autism Awareness Month.
As usual, both the Autism Society of Oregon and the Northwest Autism Foundation will be involved in fund and awareness raising as Spring unfolds. Click on the highlighted copy above for a full schedule … Continue Reading “Raising Autism Awareness”
By popular demand, the extraordinary Tim Ellis Birthday Concert, recorded Monday February 15 at Revolution Hall, will be broadcast this Saturday, February 27, and again Sunday, February 28 on Portland Radio Project. Beginning at noon both days, Tim’s friends at … Continue Reading “UPDATE: Tim Ellis Birthday Concert to be Broadcast”
Each and Every Thing, the newest solo show from award-winning actor/playwright Dan Hoyle, is all about how we experience our sometimes crazy world in the digital age.
For 80-thought-provoking-minutes, Hoyle takes the audience in the Ellen Bye Studio … Continue Reading “Each and Every Thing”
Dael Orlandersmith doesn’t mess around. She’s firmly connected to her New York City roots, and much like another famous New Yorker, Howard Cosell, Dael has no problem “telling it like it is.”
Now through March 20, 2016 — you’ll find … Continue Reading “Forever. A Complex Legacy”
They were “just another band out of Boston.”
Although Boston has yet to be enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (their annual snub has become a joke among music industry insiders) — Boston was, and continues to … Continue Reading “Brad Delp, Boston. 11.21.78”
They were Heart. They were Hot.
Founded in the early 1970’s by Pacific Northwest sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, Heart was all over American airwaves and arenas after two tracks from their debut album Dreamboat Annie, blew minds … Continue Reading “Heart. 10.15.78”
They’re back!
Two hilarious plays that are quickly becoming a Portland Center Stage holiday tradition.
Twist Your Dickens (Second City) and The Santaland Diaries (David Sedarus) are tearing (and for many, tears are involved) it up in the Pearl District … Continue Reading “Twisted Santaland. Christmas PCS Style!”
What happens when you bring in an author and public radio personality, specializing in finance, to a music-based radio station?
Tess Vigeland and I have been friends since we were teenagers in the church choir. Along … Continue Reading “No Plan B for Tess Vigeland”
Several Portland Radio Project staffers were in the house at The Spare Room Lounge in NE Portland on Sunday, September 20, 2015, to help one of our most talented advocates, Norman Sylvester, “The Northwest Boogie Cat” celebrate a milestone … Continue Reading “There’s a Party Goin’ On!”
Portland has long been recognized as one of the best bicycling communities in the world. Recent statistics indicate more than six percent of Portland residents bike commute to work, making our beautiful metropolis the highest-ranking major city in that category.… Continue Reading “Bikes vs. Cars”
Three Days of Rain, Portland Center Stage’s finale production of their 2014-15 season, has been drawing rave reviews and wildly enthusiastic audiences.
Two of Three Days’ cast members, Silas Weir Mitchell and Sasha Roiz, have a high national … Continue Reading “Managing Three Days of Rain”
A steady stream of local musicians, would-be volunteers and well-wishers made their way to the Tiffany Center’s eighth-floor studio where Portland Radio Project celebrated its launch to the FM dial at 99.1 Friday, May 22, 2015.
After streaming a rich … Continue Reading “PRP.fm Hits 99.1 FM: Launch Party Highlights”
Two of PRP’s on-air hosts, Heather Hanson and Gabriel Clark hit the airwaves on KGW May 6, 2015 to talk about Portland Radio Project launching on the FM dial during the month of May. Our frequency will be: 99.1 FM.… Continue Reading “PRP Talk Boxing”
Last month, more than 7000 people died in the Nepal Earthquake. As this international tragedy continues to unfold; the story is moving from a headline to an afterthought.
For Dr. Lew Zirkle., founder of SIGN Fracture Care International (SIGN), … Continue Reading “Hope and Healing for Nepal”
What happens when two bandmates from years ago get together and chat about old times and new? Lots of fun and laughs, old stories and memories, plus lots of new ones too.
Caleb Klauder came by for a PRP Drop … Continue Reading “Caleb Klauder Pickin’ and Grinnin’”
Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (also known as High Functioning Autism) at the age of 14, Jonathan Chase is an autism advocate, TedX presenter, Board Member of the Autism Society of Oregon and mentor to parents and youth.
The Portland resident … Continue Reading “Chasing Autism Awareness”
Brian Copeland’s music has been described as a cross between the Beatles, Crowded House and Matthew Sweet. Internationally recognized artists that are staples of PRP’s playlist
So – obviously when the Portland-based singer/songwriter came to our studios on March 11, … Continue Reading “Brian Copeland in Studio”
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