Bibles taken into combat by US soldiers are now on display at a DC museum ↗
A new display at a D.C. museum highlights a common item that was carried by countless American service members since the start of the country 250 years ago.
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Rare book collectors in Pittsburgh share their treasures and the thrill of the hunt ↗
From 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets to 18th-century histories and marked-up copies of modern manuscripts, Pittsburgh’s homes, shops and libraries are bursting with stories that have their own stories. Book collecting can be an expensive and even obsessive hobby, according to those who participate in it. “After a while, you take a
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Just one song into his set Thursday night, Jack White had a simple question: “Pittsburgh, are you with me or against me?” There was no doubt that the thousands in attendance were with White for all 90 minutes of his sold-out show at Citizens Live at the Wylie. The charismatic
The Tides, They Are A-Changin’ at Marée ↗
This is one of the many articles in the Mercury’s Holiday Issue 2026. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous and want to keep these types of articles coming, support us here.—eds. Marée does not need my good review to get people through […]
Reconnecting With Your Lloyd Ones ↗
No matter your stance on the Lloyd Center mall’s closing, future demolition, and redevelopment, it’s difficult to deny that this year’s holiday season will feel a little hollow without it. While most of the mall’s 100+ storefronts had been vacant for the past five years, the owners’ offers of reduced rent to fledgling businesses, art […]
Isabeau Waia’u Walker Brings New Tunes to the World Famous Kenton Club ↗
Isabeau Waia’u Walker isn’t looking for forever, but her latest release Cloudhunter will surely stand the test of time. The album, which came out in October 2026, is the culmination of over a decade of Walker’s musical creation. The Kānaka Maoli singer-songwriter was raised in Hawaiʻi, collecting pieces of music from radio hits, family and […]
Mouse Offers Timeless Wisdom on Grief ↗
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The High Limit Room Hosts Oso Oso’s Return to Portland ↗
Just as the seasons change, so too does Oso Oso’s Jade Lilitri. A long way now from the band’s 2014 beginnings, Long Island’s Oso Oso released their latest album, an exchange of information, on November 6, bringing forth a fresh twist on the band’s sweet iconic emo-folk-indie medley. Now, if you hold a mirror up […]
Mercury Music Picks: City Pop Legend Reiko Takahashi, Agriculture’s Spiritual Black Metal, and Dev Lemons’ Campy Creations ↗
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Grouper To Open for Phoebe Bridgers Lost Boys Tour ↗
Phoebe Bridgers is never growing up and never getting old. But she is extending her Lost Boy arena tour into 2027. The tour, which started in September 2026, has been extended to now run through mid-May, with Grouper opening the first new dates in Portland on February 17, and Spokane on February 18. From her […]
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) Announces New Director and Location ↗
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) revealed the location of its new headquarters and events space Thursday afternoon. With the news, the 31-year-old arts organization also announced the appointment of its current development director, Betsey Brock, to the role of executive director. Brock has been with PICA since November 2025, a relatively short tenure, but […]
Men on a mission: U2 is back, again. Are they cool this time? ↗
Carnaval De Luz, the 16th album from the Irish rock band that's always on a mission, mines familiar terrain with good humor and a sense of urgency, and manages to meet the moment.