In this wide-ranging meditation on the liquid we can’t live without, Handel’s irresistibly buoyant Water Music becomes a foil for five contemporary works that draw inspiration from water—three of them written by composers nominated for 2022 GRAMMY Awards—at a time when the planet is increasingly imperiled.
Colin Meloy is the frontman and songwriter for The Decemberists and an author. The Decemberists formed in Portland, OR in 2000. Since that time, the Grammy-nominated band have released eight albums including their latest, I’ll Be Your Girl, which was released in March 2018 on Capitol Records. Meloy has also recorded and toured as a solo artist. In…
Hailing from Kiev, Ukraine, DakhaBrakha reflects the fundamental elements of sound, soul, and “ethno-chaos” to create a world of unexpected new music.
PDX Jazz and The Reser present The American Refrain: Jazz and Modern Music featuring Noah Simpson – trumpet Danielle Barker – vocals/narration Charlie Brown III – keys Garrett Baxter – bass David Hagen – drums Machado Mijiga – tenor Adriana Wagner – trombone “The American Refrain: Jazz and Modern Music” commissioned by PDX Jazz and arranged by Noah Simpson,…
What if you learned something so important that you immediately packed your bags and set out to tell the world? This is the story at the heart of award-winning science journalist Alanna Mitchell’s Sea Sick.
John Scofield presented by PDX Jazz Featuring Vicente Archer, Jon Cowherd & Josh Dion The PDX Jazz debut show at Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Scofield’s muse has evolved from guitar standards to post-bop to fusion and back again. (He wears) a gilded robe as the modern messiah of “Terminator jazz.” DownBeat Aside from…
A dynamic and innovative program showcasing the limitless colors, voices, and expressive capabilities of percussion instruments, from the melodic strains of four marimbas to the rhythmic sounds of tapping stones.
Voters’ Forums are great ways to learn about the candidates running to represent you! This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates running for office and express your concerns, ask questions, and let them know what you think are important issues to address. Invited Candidates/Measures: Beaverton Council Position 1 Ashley Hartmeier-Prigg Beaverton Council…
Insights Artist Talk Series Celilo Falls: We Were There Visionaries Yaki Bergman, Joe Cantrell, Ed Edmo, and Nancy Ives share their creative process in the making of Celilo Falls: We Were There. Guests will enjoy an intimate conversation amongst friends telling behind-the-scenes details of how they came together over an idea – a good one…
Having been forced into a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years, ISing Choir will be lifting their voices and lifting our collective spirits with a colorful program featuring choral music from the Americas.
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana Dance Company upholds the purity and traditions of flamenco, while pushing the boundaries of the art form in new directions.
Indulge your love of exceptionally beautiful, lyrical classical piano with two sonatas of Franz Schubert, played by the world-renowned British pianist, Paul Lewis
At a moment when the entire country is examining a complex narrative of racial and ethnic inequities, the stories of Asian Americans are more timely and more relevant than ever.