Joseph Gallivan

Portland

28 years I've been a journalist and it's come to this. O well, I am the author of two published novels Oi, Ref! and England All Over.

Articles

See What’s New - and Old - at Astoria's Columbia River Maritime Museum - Travel Oregon

Oct 10, 2024 | traveloregon.com | Tina Lassen |Chris Santella |Joseph Gallivan

The Columbia River has been a vital source of food, fresh water, transportation and trade for thousands of years. Its stories come to life at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, not far from where the river meets the Pacific and completes its 1,243-mile journey through the Northwest. First opened in 1963, the museum moved to its current location along Astoria’s riverfront in 1982, and it’s been growing and improving ever since.
Pickathon music festival returns with hip-hop and rock as well as Americana

Jul 29, 2024 | axios.com | Joseph Gallivan

The Pickathon music festival opens in Happy Valley just outside Portland on Thursday. Photo: Courtesy of Pickathon The Pickathon music festival opens Thursday at Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, just outside Portland. Why it matters: Pickathon has shed its image as a music festival devoted to the banjos and fiddles of Americana and now leans on emerging rock, pop and hip-hop acts to attract Gen Z fans and keep up the energy.
ðŸŒ³ Heritage elm tree to get the chop

Jul 26, 2024 | axios.com | Joseph Gallivan

An iconic elm tree that has stood on SW 10th Avenue since about 1870 will be removed by Portland Parks and Recreation because of age and damage from the January ice storm. Catch up quick: The tree is named in honor of Rosetta F. Burrell, a prominent social reformer of the era, but it is also the first Heritage Tree approved by the City's Historic Landmarks Commission. What they're saying: It is "likely the oldest elm in Oregon," David-Paul B.
Portland branding agency shapes soccer's Leagues Cup

Jul 25, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Joseph Gallivan

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Portland branding firm shapes soccer's Leagues Cup

Jul 25, 2024 | axios.com | Joseph Gallivan

Legendary Mexican soccer goalie Jorge Campos Navarrete sports the Leagues Cup official fan T-shirt. Photo: INDUSTRYLocal creative agency INDUSTRY will reveal its designs and music for the Leagues Cup tomorrow, a 47-club tournament that pits Major League Soccer and Mexico's LIGA MX against each other.
9 weekend events in Portland, including Project Pabst and a mermaid parade

Jul 24, 2024 | axios.com | Joseph Gallivan

The Portlandia Mermaid Parade takes over Poet's Beach on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Courtesy of Portlandia Mermaid Parade/Tom LuptonMake like a wizard or a mermaid, go for a sparkly nighttime kayak ride, kick it with sneaker kids, or rock out with the Gen Xers …There's so much to do in Portland this weekend, it's like an affordable mini staycation. Here are nine events around town to fill your social calendar. Thursday🎸 French Cassettes are an SF-based band that belongs in Portland.
Portland State University's Ann Cudd reflects on her first year

Jul 24, 2024 | axios.com | Joseph Gallivan

Ann Cudd took time to reflect on her first year as president of Portland State University. Photo: Portland State UniversityAnn Cudd's first year leading Portland State University took a dramatic turn when student protests over the war in Gaza broke out on campus in the spring, leading to arrests and $750,000 in damages at the school library.
We asked Portland artist Stephen Slappe about his best day ever

Jul 24, 2024 | axios.com | Joseph Gallivan

Stephen Slappe enjoys skateboarding, tattoo shopping and Vietnamese food with his artist wife. Photo: Samantha WallStephen Slappe is a digital artist who runs the Dead Media Hour archive, where he showcases videos and stills he finds on old formats such as Super 8, VHS and audio tape. The intrigue: The 50-year-old has been an avid skateboarder since age 4 and loves to explore Portland's underground skate spots from his home in Mill Park in SE Portland.
The best places for live theater in Portland

Jul 23, 2024 | axios.com | Joseph Gallivan

The OrpheusPDX production of the Mozart opera "The Royal Shepard" at Lincoln Hall. Photo: Courtesy of OrpheusPDXPortland has cool little music venues and cinemas, but its live theater scene also offers fine venues where actors can strut their hour upon a stage. Here are seven Portland venues that make going to a play or musical feel like a special event. The Armory128 NW 11th Ave. Anchor tenant Portland Center Stage's upcoming season (starting Sept.
These Oregon-adjacent athletes will be on Team USA at the Olympics

Jul 22, 2024 | axios.com | Joseph Gallivan

The Paris Olympics open this Friday, and there are plenty of athletes with Oregon connections to cheer on. Why it matters: Watching Team USA on a nine-hour tape delay is your solemn duty, but when the athlete is a friend of a friend, or a kid from your car pool, it gets exciting.