Culture Vulture
Leading By Example
Happy 4th of July! Portlanders are taking this time to reflect and remember, in among all the happy times. Three days ago I asked if you could identify the location of this very discreet memorial to Mainers who perished on 911. We got quite a few guesses, and quite a few correct ones.
Remembering Fallen Mainers on Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is this Friday and we wanted to use this important holiday to highlight a special location in our city. Do you know where it is?
Look, Up on the Hill
On Tuesday I showed you this small piece of Portland History--a single unpainted shingle on an otherwise red-painted structure...and the guesses were all good.
Port Fringe Returns
Portland has found its way into the hearts and minds of a lot of off-beat actors--something about sharpening the jagged edge of your art that makes it more exciting.
Rediscover Portland One Spot at a Time
The past few weeks, you have readily identified some unusual, but, iconic spots around Portland. This week, see if you can identify the location of this single shingle.
Edgy Portland Found, Again
Apparently, Portland's Underbelly is a source of pride. Tuesday of this week, I put up the picture of a window grate laying on its side, and numerous people told me they knew exactly where it is. One person said, "I live right there!"
Discover Portland’s Nooks and Crannies
When I started this summer series "How Well Do You Know Portland?" a couple weeks ago, the one thing it taught me is you guys really know the nitty gritty on the city. We received 40 to 50 correct responses about last week's picture. Shall we continue our quest?
Many Portland Area Folks Know About Gold Street Art
Alright! So a lot of people know where this is. Three days ago, I put a picture up on CYY of some alfresco arte (aka graffiti) , that adorns a wall in a certain Portland locale. Found out the "locale" has a few more aliases than just the street name.
Have You Checked Out the New Civic Center?
Last week, I went to a high school graduation at the renovated Cumberland County Civic Center. The civic center designers and staff left me very impressed.
Where the HECK in Portland is This?
Hey. Since a bunch of people got last week's Portland quest location, (Lincoln Park), thought I'd go a bit more obscure.
Where Is Portland Freedom Trail?
Hey, three days ago I introduced this new feature, "How Well Do You Know Portland?" and posted a picture of one of Portland's many historical markers.
Vulching for Volunteerism in Portland
When you think of Portland, you invariably must think of the good that goes on within its limits--common good, individual good, personal growth, major change. And, it's all free of charge.
How Well Do You Know Portland?
Welcome to our new summer feature, "How Well Do You Know Portland?" on WCYY. This is your chance to show how well you know our great city and all of its intricacies. There's a lot to Portland. Thought it would be fun, and pretty darn cool, to get the nitty gritty on the city.
Culture Vulture–Instant Casco’s Gonna Get Ya
So, yer cruisin' into town, after goin' upta Windham, traffic-ed out on the wayta Exchange and the newest, new beer hall, loopin' to finda parkin' spot all the while blarin' CYY and wishin' ya had bounce-lifters in ya Jeep to pop a wheelee fronta OCC...
Culture Vulture-The Playback’s the Thing
David La Graffe is a name that can strike fear in hearts of unassuming Portland actors...and, audiences like the results.
Culture Vulture Searches for the Right Words
Swing around in Portland, with your arms straight out from your body, and you hit twenty writers and a restaurateur. Not to say the city's abundant with essayists, poets and scribes of all sorts, but we are.