Author Archives: sarahf

My band, Gay Deceivers, are having a show tonight: both a Pride Kick-off Party, and a record release. It is free! At the Portsmouth Pub, 5264 N Lombard St Portland, OR 97203. There will also be DJs and special readings. … Continue reading →

Lit Star Press has just released a new anthology called “Portland Queer”. Edited by Ariel Gore, it includes contributions from Tom Spanbaeur, Sarah Dougher, Dexter Flowers, and some illustrations by myself. There are a bunch of readings going on this … Continue reading →

One of our favorite Portland Organizations need an Intern. Details below. Zine Summer Camp 2009 seeks Intern About the Camp: The mission of IPRC’s Summer Camp is to educate and inspirechildren about independent publishing and promote creativityby providing hands-on educational … Continue reading →

TIFFANY LEE BROWN: THE EASTER ISLAND PROJECTWe are compelled to create—to make, write, act, and give birth. How do we manifest this deep desire? How do our creations—novels, babies, and atom bombs—affect our lives, our culture, and our planet? The … Continue reading →

School of the Seven Bells are performing at Holocene tonight. It will sure to be a great show. See you there! — plazm blog has moved to http://blog.plazm.com — — plazm design studio: www.plazm.com — — plazm magazine & blog … Continue reading →

David Weissman is a filmmaker that splits his time between San Francisco and Portland. His 2002 film, The Cockettes, a documentary created with Bill Weber about a trailblazing performance group of hippie drag queens active in the late 1960’s to … Continue reading →

Portlanders, when you are out and about for First Thursday, check out Floating World’s benefit show.From Jason, Owner of FW: My good friend Douglas E. Sherwood (Oni Press) proposed a tribute showbased around his favorite X-Men character, Kitty Pryde. His … Continue reading →

There’s a great installation up at the Launchpad Gallery in SE: Well FinishedA Mixed-Media Installation byMicki Skudlarczykon view May 1st – 31st, 2009Launch Pad Gallery534 SE OAK STPortland, OR 97214 From the Launchpad owner, Ben Pink: Micki Skudlarczyk’s initial proposal … Continue reading →

If you are local, you can purchase Plazm at these fine establishments (new to hosting us):Local 35 & Sword and Fern &Nationale. Even if you own the latest copy of Plazm (of course you do), it is worth going to … Continue reading →

A folk-singer, tupperware slinger, and all-round queer icon, Phranc also makes quirky art out of the most mundane material: cardboard. She makes moustaches, hearts, and the hilarious Phancy Pants Air Freshner. See her creations here. It is inspiring to see … Continue reading →