Here’s why international recording artist Michael Allen Harrison, stopped by David Douglas High School during a Concert Choir Class – and, how it’s connected to events downtown this weekend. And, find out about their performance here in outer East Portland to benefit Kiwanis charities on April 11 …

Find out to where Portland Metro Performing Arts Center and School is moving – and get a first look at “Les Ruses d’Amour” – the last ballet they’ll be presenting in their old Gateway area building. It opens April 16 …

See what we found out when we checked in on a class about “Fruit Tree Pruning” – and find out what other classes are also in store for backyard farmers …

If you saw kids and adults running the track at Palermini Field a on this crisp Saturday morning … there was a good reason for it. Here’s the story …

See exclusive photos of her selection ceremony, and learn why she says she’s looking forward to representing Northeast outer East Portland during this year’s citywide festivities …

Find out why this event has – for decades – been much more than just a social event, for outer East Portland students and their families …

Find out what a master of traditional Chinese medicine says about the effects of food on health at his Midland Library lecture …

Discover why tickets are selling fast for this wacky comedy about a city family’s countryside ‘dream-home-turned-money-pit’ now playing weekends through March 13 at the Horner Performing Arts Center …

Find out who was picked to represent the Scots, as Portland’s internationally-known festival announced the first member of their 2010 Royal Court …

Just why the building lit up in a blaze seldom seen in Portland – while classes were in session – still remains a mystery at this venerated Portland school. But, see the steps they’re taking to preserve the undamaged parts of it …

Isn’t it time for a good laugh? See why you should plan to see “George Washington Slept Here”, premiering on March 5 at the Horner Performing Arts Center …

If you missed this traditional gathering, see some of the pageantry and activities that made up the Chinese New Year celebration sponsored by Portland Community College SE Center …