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.
All are welcome! This 35-minute concert includes flexible seating (or standing!) options, comfortable lighting, and lower volumes to accommodate listeners on the autism spectrum and/or those with sensory sensitivities. Fidgets and a nearby quiet room will be available. Portland Columbia Symphony participates in Arts for All, a program that offers $5 tickets to anyone who…
In a program that wrestles with darkness and light, struggle and triumph, Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony finally emerges victorious. PROGRAM Schubert Ave Maria Shostakovich Cello Concerto. No. 1 Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Portland Columbia Symphony participates in Arts for All, a program that offers $5 tickets to anyone who receives food stamps (SNAP), has the Oregon…
The Reser is the first location of PYP’s May tour. The concert will be performed by the Portland Youth Philharmonic’s chamber orchestra, Camerata PYP, conducted by Musical Director, David Hattner. CAMERATA PYP PROGRAM: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Piano Concerto in C minor, KV 491, featuring Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, Portland Piano International Rising Star Felix Mendelssohn –…
The Beaverton Symphony Orchestra’s program lineup includes music composed by Pacific Northwest native Angelique Poteet’s Spring Grove and Joannes Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor. BSO is thrilled to also feature two of the (pre-pandemic) 2020 Young Artists Competition winners, Nate Strothkamp on violin and David Chvorun on piano as part of their 12th…
Insights Artist Talk Series Creative Cosmology and Mythology The Reser continues the Celilo – Never Silenced artist talk series in an intimate discussion of cosmology and mythological influences. Steeped in stories of the past, artists Analee Fuentes and Richard Rowland share unique experiences of their art-making practices. Recognizing the importance of honoring nature’s rhythms, the…
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar has captivated and delighted audiences at both intimate venues and major theaters throughout the United States, including the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, Bakersfield Fox Theatre, and the Chicago’s Auditorium Theater.
Encompassing over 300 years of music, Origins is an innovative and immersive classical experience – a tapestry of riveting music. From the energetic music of Vivaldi to the ethereal sounds of Arvo Pärt, our virtuosic musicians will take the audience on a tour de force of live music. Origins will be performed in sets, seamlessly…
Insights Artist Talk Series The Reser partners with Confluence, a community-supported nonprofit with the mission to connect people to the history, living cultures, and ecology of the Columbia River system for the concluding Celilo – Never Silenced artist talk. Artists Lillian Pitt, Greg Archuleta, Greg Robinson, and Sara Siestreem create art inspired by the stories…
Kenny Endo is a world-class taiko artist who continues to pave new paths for this Japanese style of drumming. A performer, composer, and teacher of taiko with numerous awards and accolades, Endo is a consummate artist, blending Japanese taiko with globally-influenced rhythms, original melodies, and improvisation.