Portland Samba classes will bring the rhythms and excitement of Brazil to The Reser. Classes will get participants moving, playing drums, and singing in a safe atmosphere. The shared experience of an irresistibly good time results in something larger than each individual and builds powerful bonds that foster positivity. Instruments will be provided. Classes take…
The award-winning PUBLIQuartet is an improvising string quartet whose repertoire blends genres and highlights American multiculturalism. In 2019 they garnered Chamber Music America’s prestigious Visionary Award for their outstanding and inventive approach to a broad range of musical styles and genres. With their innovative approach to contemporary classical, jazz, and world chamber music, programs range…
National Geographic Live brings you behind-the-scenes stories and unforgettable imagery from world-renowned photographers, scientists, filmmakers, and adventurers—live on stage. Every year, billions of animals migrate in search of food, water, or a mate. Ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Lucy Hawkes has scoured the ocean, land, and sky to investigate the astonishing stories of animal perseverance….
FREE & Open to the public with reserved ticket. This event will take place in The Gallery. Artist Talk by Yoonhee Choi (she/her) Join the artist in-gallery as Yoonhee Choi discusses cotton pulp as a versatile and sculptural casting material for 3D work. Choi will also provide insight into the process of creating her folded…
Shoshana Bean was most recently seen starring in Alicia Keys’ new musical Hell’s Kitchen, for which she received Tony, Grammy, Drama League, Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominations for her portrayal of ‘Jersey’. In 2022, she received Tony and Grammy nominations for her starring role as Susan Young opposite Billy Crystal in Broadway’s Mr. Saturday Night. She…
This family matinee features music, ritual dance, and colorful regalia from Aztec traditions. From Mexico, to Utah, to California and all throughout the Northwest, Aztec Dance Captain Jose Carlos leads his family and Woodburn community in the Azteca arts. The danza azteca group, Huitilocphtli (translated from Nahuatl:“Hummingbird to the left” or “Strength of your will”)…
In this 4 week series we will learn the foundations of Rio style Samba Batucada through playing technique as well as how the different drum voices contribute to the ensemble. This style of drumming is practiced with the drums worn on the body and the drums can be heavy. Accommodations can be made if plenty…
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live Bollywood music with Tarana—Portland’s very own Desi band! A passionate group of local music enthusiasts, Tarana brings together singers, percussionists, instrumentalists, and MCs to create an electrifying experience, making audiences of all ages hit the dance floor at every show. This year’s theme, “Picture Abhi Baaki Hai,”…
Five of Beaverton School District’s comprehensive high schools will combine forces to present a choral concert featuring over 150+ high school students. Schools will perform individually and then combine together to premiere “Requiem: In Remembrance of former students”.
Brooklyn Rider and Ariadne Greif (soprano) Celebrating two decades together, this is Brooklyn Rider’s homage to their namesake, “Der Blaue Reiter,” a pioneering pre-WWI artistic collective that counted among its members Arnold Schoenberg and Wassily Kandinsky. Colin Jacobsen’s song cycle, Chalk and Soot, built upon Kandinsky’s Dada-inspired text, is paired with Schoenberg’s daring Second String…
FREE and open to the public with reserved ticket. Embodying Paper: Artistic Process and Identity by Sandra Honda (she/her) Hear from the artist herself as Sandra Honda explores the use of paper as substrate and medium to dig into her Japanese American identity. Honda discusses the conceptual journey that led her to creating “Love Heals”,…
To experience Stella Cole perform is to journey into the heart of musical storytelling. Her infectious joy and wonder captivate audiences, earning her a massive social media following and countless viral videos. Stella’s charm lies not only in her extraordinary talent but in her ability to bridge generations, introducing fans of all ages to the…
Yasmin Williams is an innovative guitarist and composer known for her unique compositional approach and expansive instrumental style. Her latest album Acadia, released on Nonesuch Records, showcases her evolution from solo performer to collaborative artist, featuring partnerships with notable musicians like Aoife O’Donovan and Immanuel Wilkins. Williams’ distinctive creative process involves “ruminating” on single notes…