Self-Serve Gas, the Doug Fir’s New Home, and Immersive Sound Art
The Doug Fir is moving, the arts scene blossoms, and self-serve gasoline could come to Portland: Host Claudia Meza is rounding up the city’s arts and culture news and events with Portland Mercury arts & culture editor Suzette Smith and lead producer John Notarianni.
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