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Max Ritvo, poet who chronicled life with cancer, dies at 25

by ROBERT JABLON Associated Press August 28, 2016August 29, 2016

He was known for poems that documented the surreal nature of living with a terminal illness.

by Steven Rea Tribune News Service August 28, 2016August 27, 2016

‘Hell or High Water’ provides the prolific actor with a chance to do one of his best scenes ever.

by ALLAN KOZINN August 28, 2016August 31, 2016

Allan Kozinn’s big request to the Portland classical music community: More, please.

by Daniel Kany August 28, 2016August 27, 2016

His paintings are replete with musical points … and counterpoints.

by Jennifer Brewer August 28, 2016August 27, 2016

A visit from BalletX and performances by two local companies fill out the dance schedule this fall.

‘Contemporary Currents’ explores the art scene of the Canadian province.

As she prepares for ‘Hairspray Live!’ in December, the singer schedules a concert of her favorite songs.

Dream Theater’s two-hour show ‘The Astonishing’ will tell the story of a dystopian America 300 years from now and the power of music to change it.

by Nina Metz Tribune News Service August 28, 2016August 27, 2016

The conversation touches on his roots in sketch comedy, what’s next for his character and the merits of enabling a person’s self-deceptions.