Today, March 21, is World Poetry Day! Declared as such in 1999 by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), this day was designated for recognizing the value of teaching, reading and writing poetry. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, says, “Every poem is unique but each reflects the universal in human experience, the…
Celebrate the women of blues and jazz on Concourse E with Diane Russell’s portraits of regional musicians. Diane Russell’s exhibit Portland Soul: Portraits in Jazz & Blues features sixteen regional talents. Since March is Women in History Month, we’re shining the spotlighting on our female artists: Janice Scroggins, Linda Hornbuckle, Nancy King, LaRhonda Steele, and Esperanza Spalding. Historically underrepresented, women have nevertheless been instrumental in shaping the backbone…
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