NEW ON THE SHELF “DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK,” starring Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce. Those of us who grew up in the 1970s may recall the many sleepless nights that followed after Mom and Dad foolishly let us stay up late to watch the 1973 TV-movie this effective upgrade is based upon, wherein […]

The songs on this EP build on slow energy and jams that never cross into abrasive.

Top 10 for Portland store Dec. 19-25: 1. The Black Keys, “El Camino” 2. Adele, “21” 3. Amy Winehouse, “Lioness: Hidden Treasures” 4. Michael Buble, “Christmas” 5. “Midnight in Paris” (DVD) 6. She and Him, “A Very She and Him Christmas” 7. Tom Waits, “Bad as Me” 8. Paul Simon, “So Beautiful or So What” […]

Binga’s — it’s fun to say, and it’s also a fun place to grab a drink. I met a friend at Binga’s Stadium Smokehouse & Sports Bar in Portland on a recent night to take a break from the hectic holiday shopping. When I arrived, my friend was already sipping on her margarita served in […]