English composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was one of the first and most passionate advocates of incorporating the unique voice of African and American spiritual traditions into classical music. He laid the groundwork for generations of American composers after him, from Gershwin to Florence Price and George Crumb. Similarly, Antonin Dvořák’s son-in-law, Josef Suk, carried on his…

When it comes to capturing the colors of human emotion — from ecstasy to anguish, love to loss — few do so more profoundly than Eastern European composers! String masterpieces by Sergei Prokofiev, Anton Arensky, and Arensky’s Ukrainian student Reinhold Glière will sweep you away with their passion, introspection, and inspiration. This scintillating program features…

Japanese American artist Sandra Honda examines the historical trauma, generational grief, and long-term impacts of mass incarceration in the US of people of Japanese ancestry during World War II. In this intimate talk, Honda shares stories of being Asian/American in context of an ever-changing world, and how that inspired her extensive research and art-making process….

Claude Debussy and American trailblazer George Crumb are masters of creating vibrant sonic kaleidoscopes. Debussy captures all the color, light, and emotion of an Impressionist painting. With A Journey Beyond Time, Crumb combines the human voice with an array of more than 100 instruments to explore the heart and soul of Black American spirituals. DEBUSSY…

After her grandparents’ deaths from COVID, artist Emily Jung Miller found her understanding of time becoming distorted and unreal. Miller shares her artistic process of grief and healing in 1,000 Moons, a mixed-media pathway visualizing her grandmother’s 94 years of life. The talk includes a short film screening of 1,000 Moons from an artist residency near her…

Hailed as “fiercely intelligent and expressively pristine” (The New Yorker), the renowned Brentano Quartet — CMNW’s 2021-22 Artists-in-Residence — bring their formidable passion and superb skill to robust interpretations of three masterworks by Haydn, Bartók, and Dvořák. Prepare to be carried away by an memorable evening of string quartets performed by these master musicians! CMNW’s…

Our Earth’s ever-changing cycle of light and life has inspired composers for centuries. Tonight you’ll experience the world premiere of David Schiff’s Vineyard Rhythms, celebrating the hibernation-to-harvest life of an Oregon vineyard, plus Tchaikovsky’s Russian Seasons and Piazzolla’s Tango-inspired Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. It’s three full “years” around the world of not-to-miss music! Young…

Artists Sandra Honda creates artwork of personal and cultural histories of incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. Extensively reading and researching, Honda discovered the novel, When the Emperor Was Divine by author Julie Otsuka. Otsuka takes readers into the lives of Japanese Americans incarcerated in “relocation centers”. Located in desolate, deserted areas far from their homes,…

Musical Theater: Royals Aug. 1 – 5 1 pm – 4 pm Ages 8 – 10 This NWCT Skills Camp features songs and dances from characters who don a crown — figuratively and literally. After mastering majestic numbers from shows like Anastasia and The Lion King, you’ll find yourself saying, “Look at me. I’m the…

Musical Mashups Aug. 1 – 5 1 – 4 pm Ages 11 – 15 Back by popular demand! This NWCT Skills Camp combines popular Broadway hits with your favorite pop music and tops it off with themed choreography. It’s the perfect option for aspiring superstars! Northwest Children’s Theater Summer Camps kick off at The Reser…

Escaped from the Zoo Aug. 8 – 12 9 am – 12 pm Ages 6 – 9 What happens when a mischievous monkey steals the zookeeper’s keys? Find out as you step inside a zoo where the animals run free. From the smallest snake to the tallest giraffe, there are adventures around every corner in…

Frozen Magic Aug. 8 – 12 9 am – 4 pm Ages 8 – 10 Cool off in Arendelle this summer with Elsa, Anna, and all of your Frozen favorites! Olaf finally learns what it’s like “in summer” until Hans and Volaf (like Olaf, only evil) hatch their plan to take over the kingdom. Will…

Musical Theater: Teen Pop Aug. 8 – 12 1 – 4 pm Ages 11 – 15 In this NWCT Skills Camp, teens rule the stage! Tackle songs and choreography from contemporary Broadway favorites like Beetlejuice, Dear Evan Hansen, and Mean Girls. Northwest Children’s Theater Summer Camps kick off at The Reser! Whether you’re new to…

This concert is specifically geared to young people (recommended for ages 10 and up) and all minor attendees will need a supervising adult in attendance with them throughout the performance. Founder of Jai Ho! Dance Party & Bollywood Dreams Entertainment, Prashant is an engineer turned entertainer with a story of transformation straight out of a…

This concert is specifically geared to young people (recommended for ages 8 and up) and all minor attendees will need a supervising adult in attendance with them throughout the performance. Thunderstorm learned at a very young age to play piano, guitar, harp and percussion from his father Ron Artis and mother Victoria. Ron was a…

This concert is specifically geared to young people (recommended for ages 8 and up) and all minor attendees will need a supervising adult in attendance with them throughout the performance. The Portland Cello Project is a nationally-recognized performing, recording and educational group with a revolving cast of cellists. Cello Project (or PCP as their fans…

This concert is specifically geared to young people (recommended for ages 8 and up) and all minor attendees will need a supervising adult in attendance with them throughout the performance. Thomas Lauderdale was raised on a plant nursery in rural Indiana. He began piano lessons at age six . He has appeared as soloist with…

THE RESER PRESENTS: SHINE THE LIGHT: A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Sunday, September 11 10 am – 7 pm All Ages /FREE Join us for this free community open house and celebration to kick off The Reser’s inaugural season! This family day will include art appreciation, theater and art activities, and fantastic performances featuring many beloved local…

In conjunction with the City of Beaverton, the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts welcomes the community for the opening of the new gallery exhibition, Beaverton Arts Mix! Art Show & Sale a curated selection of the City of Beaverton’s 2022 competition. The juried competition features 49 Oregon artists on display September 7 through October 15 and…

NEW SHOW JUST ADDED! Sunday, September 18, 7:30 pm Tickets onsale Monday, August 29 In 1994, in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, Thomas Lauderdale was working in politics, thinking he would run for mayor one day. Like other eager politicians-in-training, he went to every political fundraiser under the sun… but was dismayed to find the…

PDX Jazz 2022 Fall Season Ever since her debut release, Another Mind, Hiromi has electrified audiences with a creative energy that encompasses and eclipses the boundaries of jazz, classical and pop, taking improvisation and composition to new heights of complexity and sophistication. On her new album, Silver Lining Suite, Hiromi further exemplifies her virtuosic hybridity…

Fresh on the heels of her electrifying CMNW debut performances at our Summer Festival, Protégé Violinist Anna Lee returns to Portland to thrill us again! Anna and CMNW Artistic Director Soovin Kim team up to play Bach’s beloved Double Concerto. They are joined by Portland’s own conductorless Amadeus Chamber Orchestra which is comprised of some…

Hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine, DakhaBrakha reflects the fundamental elements of sound, soul, and “ethno-chaos” to create a world of unexpected new music. Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African, Russian, and Australian traditional instrumentation, this quartet’s astonishingly powerful and uncompromising vocal range creates a transnational sound rooted in Ukrainian culture and ethos. “The group mixes everything from…

DakhaBrakha performing a live score to the silent film, Earth by Alexander Dovzhenko. Returning to The Reser after an unforgettable concert in April, DakhaBraka hails from Kyiv, the now devastatingly war-torn capital city of Ukraine. With their multicultural traditional instrumentation, theatrical costuming, and the quartet’s astonishingly powerful vocal range, they create a transnational sound rooted…

“One of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets.”— Rolling Stone “She really is important in reminding people that there is a great tradition of African-American, old-time musicians. I love that she sings in this really rich low vocal range, just straight from the chest, resonant.” — NPR “Her razor-sharp guitar picking alone guarantees her a place among masters, but…

Vladimir Feltsman “One of those rare musicians who seems able to tackle almost any repertoire” (Chicago Classical Review), Vladimir Feltsman kicks off Portland Piano International’s second season of one-hour, no-intermission piano recitals at The Reser. In this program of miniature masterworks, Beethoven’s 7 Bagatelles — with their playful, spontaneous spirit — will transport you to…

American Strings: An Evening with Keb’ Mo’ Hosted by Bob Santelli, rock historian and Oregon State University’s director of popular music and performing arts, the American Strings series brings musicians from around the country for an in-depth look at the role stringed instruments play in American music. Each event includes a conversation and live performance…

Acclaimed family jazz performer Jazzy Ash and folksinger and puppeteer Red Yarn team up to celebrate the release of their lively new EP, Sing Together. United by an appreciation of traditional American music, Jazzy Ash and Red Yarn stir their styles into a unique musical gumbo. Their new collaborative songs blend jazz, folk, soul, country and…

Heralded for a kaleidoscopically varied repertoire and bold thematic programming, Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic professional chamber orchestra that is the flagship performing ensemble of the Sphinx Organization. Creative living voices from the Black and Brown communities are celebrated in this collection of works inspired by events of the present. Aiming to uplift contemporary and…

Amadeus Chamber Orchestra presents its first Classical Comedy Hour, a hilarious collection of classical-themed skits and acts. Think SNL meets Victor Borge, Jack Benny and PDQ Bach. From a string quartet desperately seeking violist to the colossal, ultra-conductor Maestro Massimo, you’ll be laughing hysterically, all while feeling refined and cultured. This comedy hour will bring…

Theater Games October 14, 9am – 12pm Ages 6-10 Have a day off of school? NWCT’s Theater Games Camp is the place to be! Explore the wonderful world of dramatic arts through theater games that focus on the tools of the actor: body, voice, and IMAGINATION! Sign up for one day or both. Pair with Theater Songs…

Acting: Improv – Skills October 14, 9am – 12pm Ages 10-14 Whose line IS it anyway? Dive into the fundamentals of improvisational theater and work those funny bones in this NWCT Skills Camp! Skills Camps are designed to help students hone specific theater skills like acting & musical theater. Sign up today at: https://nwcts.org/2022-fall-camps-beaverton/

Theater Games and Songs – Explore October 14, 9am – 4pm Ages 8-10 Use your imagination to explore the performance arts! Through improv games, acting exercises, songs, and choreography, you’ll free your creative spirit in this NWCT Explore Camp! Explore Camps combine character creation, imaginative world-building, theater games, and adventures, immersing students into theater and…

Musical Theater: Your Name in Lights – Skills October 14, 1 pm – 4 pm Ages 10-12 From Annie to Aida and Hamilton to Heathers, the biggest names on Broadway shine on the marquee. In this NWCT Skills Class, learn to sing and dance like the stars through songs from musicals featuring names in the title!

Monster Trouble – First Stage October 14, 3 pm – 4 pm Ages 4-6 If you think monsters are cute, then this NWCT First Stage Camp is for you! Using the book Monster Trouble by Lane Fredrickson, you’ll discover just what to do when the neighborhood monsters just won’t let you sleep. Whether they’re scary, slimy, or…

Big Horn Brass is excited to announce our Fall Concert featuring Bernstein’s West Side Story. The first part of the program features Fall and Cinematic Halloween selections from Beetlejuice and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.  This showcases the depth and diversity of musical styles that is a continuing hallmark of the Big Horn Brass…

Michael Kaeshammer has invested a lot – countless hours at the keyboard, hundreds of recordings, thousands of live performances, millions of miles in the air and on the road – all in pursuit of a mastery of 12 notes across 88 keys. But for the acclaimed Canadian pianist and singer, there is no set destination,…

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and…