Defining "Local Artist"

The Crazy Enough thread has taken on a life of its own, and a recent post queried: "What defines a local artist?" I think this is a great question that deserves its own post.

After all, Portland is a place where so many are from somewhere else. I meet few artists who were born and raised in our rainy clime. Does an artist have to live here a certain number of years before he/she is local, or make a level of commitment to staying in the city? Is just "giving it a try" acceptable? The thread is very actor-centric, logical given their immediate visibility, and it would be interesting to get some other artistic roles in the mix as well.

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall...

As the summer season draws to a close and the fall season (and rain) bursts onto the scene, with at least 4 shows + PICA's TBA in the first week alone, what shows or seasons are you most excited about, and why?