The Big Horn Brass Christmas concert has been a community favorite for many years! This year’s concert is themed “Welcome Christmas” and begins with the St Matthew Exaltation Handbells under the direction of Shosh Meyer. This group of thirteen musicians provides a festive introduction to the Christmas season and their ringing is memorable. Their selections…
Red Thread: Green Earth – Artist Talk & Film Screening | Wednesday, November 30th | 6:30 pm Calling on the spirit of their muse, creatives Midnite, Intisar, Median, Dr. Wood Chopper, Ni, and Amenta Yawa Abioto share behind-the-scenes details of their individual works. From Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana to South Africa and Mali, the spirt of…
Join us as we celebrate 15 years of 45th Parallel Universe performances with our debut at the Reser Center! Drawn from the Oregon Symphony, the virtuosos of 45th Parallel seek to tell the whole story of classical music, with programs that range from the baroque to cutting-edge modernity. During the pandemic year, 45th Parallel used…
First Friday – Red Thread: Green Earth | Friday, December 2nd | 6 – 9 pm Presenting a dynamic and culturally transformative body of work from Studio Abioto, Red Thread: Green Earth features the self-defining work of Midnite, Intisar, Dr. Wood Chopper, Ni, Amenta Yawa, and Medina Abioto. Combining visuals, storytelling, and performance from the…
Kalani is a singer of power, sensitivity, and charisma, one of the most exceptional talents in a new generation of Hawaiian musicians. He has won 3 Grammy Awards for Best Regional Roots album for his three releases, the only Hawaiian artist to win in this category, and made Hawaiian music history when his first CD…
ISing Choir Yearning for Christmas At a time when there is such a desire to “get back to normal,” coming out of the global pandemic, we yearn for the Christmas of old – the gathering of friends to listen to and sing songs of the season, enjoy the warmth of the holidays, and celebrate the…
Ron Artis II Ron Artis II is a multi-instrumentalist who grew up in Hawaii among an exceptionally musical family. The second oldest of 10 other siblings, Ron was surrounded by artists and musicians daily. In fact, growing up, Ron thought it was weird that everybody else didn’t have ten siblings running around with them every…
Oregon International Ballet Academy revives its highly acclaimed Nutcracker production! OIBA’s Nutcracker offers a unique and seamless integration of charming and joyful performances by student dancers with stunning appearances from the school’s top performers and surprise guest artists. The result is a high-quality, cohesive, and exhilarating experience that delivers a heaping portion of holiday magic!…
Weston Kia and Lewis Audio Video Present Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer Rock The Holidays!! Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer brings familiar holiday songs as well as classical pieces to audiences with the added excitement of his virtuosic rock band. From Mozart, Vivaldi, and Tchaikovsky to Aerosmith and The Who, Aaron’s unique brand of Concert…
Anonymous Theatre’s Fezziwig’s Fortune by Josie Seid and Sara Jean Accuardi. Written by local playwrights Josie Seid and Sara Jean Accuardi, this world-premiere play lifts Mr. Fezziwig from the pages of A Christmas Carol to tell a story all his own. Set after the jubilant Christmas ball where we meet young Scrooge’s benevolent employer in…
We are monitoring the weather forecast closely. As of now, The Reser Presents performance of Mark O’Connor’s Appalachian Christmas will go on as scheduled Friday, December 23. Weather conditions are evaluated continually. Please continue to check the website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information regarding performance status. – Three-time Grammy winning composer and…
Wizard School December 27 – 30 9am – 4pm Ages 10 – 14 Wizards, witches, elves, and giants unite! Join us at Northwest Children’s Theater School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for four days of magic and adventure. Discover new fantastic beasts, learn how to cast spells, and earn house points in this full-day camp! Wizard…
Stranger Things: In the Upside Down December 27 – 30 9 am – 4 pm Ages 10 – 14 Back by popular demand! Something seems a bit off in Hawkins, Indiana. Take a trip to the Upside Down with Dustin, Mike, Lucas, and a mysterious girl with psychokinetic abilities. Everyone gets a part in this…
Wizard School December 27 – 30 9am – 4pm Ages 10 – 14 Wizards, witches, elves, and giants unite! Join us at Northwest Children’s Theater School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for four days of magic and adventure. Discover new fantastic beasts, learn how to cast spells, and earn house points in this full-day camp! Wizard…
Stranger Things: In the Upside Down December 27 – 30 9 am – 4 pm Ages 10 – 14 Back by popular demand! Something seems a bit off in Hawkins, Indiana. Take a trip to the Upside Down with Dustin, Mike, Lucas, and a mysterious girl with psychokinetic abilities. Everyone gets a part in this…
Wizard School December 27 – 30 9am – 4pm Ages 10 – 14 Wizards, witches, elves, and giants unite! Join us at Northwest Children’s Theater School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for four days of magic and adventure. Discover new fantastic beasts, learn how to cast spells, and earn house points in this full-day camp! Wizard…
Stranger Things: In the Upside Down December 27 – 30 9 am – 4 pm Ages 10 – 14 Back by popular demand! Something seems a bit off in Hawkins, Indiana. Take a trip to the Upside Down with Dustin, Mike, Lucas, and a mysterious girl with psychokinetic abilities. Everyone gets a part in this…
Wizard School December 27 – 30 9am – 4pm Ages 10 – 14 Wizards, witches, elves, and giants unite! Join us at Northwest Children’s Theater School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for four days of magic and adventure. Discover new fantastic beasts, learn how to cast spells, and earn house points in this full-day camp! Wizard…
Stranger Things: In the Upside Down December 27 – 30 9 am – 4 pm Ages 10 – 14 Back by popular demand! Something seems a bit off in Hawkins, Indiana. Take a trip to the Upside Down with Dustin, Mike, Lucas, and a mysterious girl with psychokinetic abilities. Everyone gets a part in this…
Red Thread: Green Earth – Midnite Seeds | Friday, January 6th | 6 – 9 pm Celebrating the new year with the exhibit Red Thread, Green Earth, the Abioto family merges art, performance, and culinary delights in a fantastical ecological setting. Featuring musical artistry by Amenta YAWA, guests will be dazzled by vivid costumes, specially…
Celebrate With Pops – Live in Oregon On January 13th at 7:00 pm, come see Pops Fernandez Live at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, a spectacular new and modern venue for the performing arts. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the New Year with Pops on her first appearance in…
My Words Are My Sword Music Drama for actor and orchestra…a fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and classical styles Text by Darius Wallace Music Composed by Jasnam Daya Singh The PCO, conducted by its Music Director Yaacov Bergman, will present a concert at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts on January 14, 2023, the weekend…
FRANCK Prelude, Fugue, and Variation in B Minor, op. 18, FWV 30 CHOPIN Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, op. 52 MEDTNER Sonata No. 7, op. 25, The Night Wind Hailed as a pianist capable of “pulling a palette of moods from every register” (Indianapolis Star), Kenny Broberg brings his inventive, intelligent, and intense performance…
The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in 20th century and almost single-handedly created a new gospel sound for the 21st. Since the…
THE PCSO SPECTACULAR AT THE RESER Steven Byess, conductor Alexander Markov, violin Jimmie Herrod, special guest vocalist A knockout concert event featuring virtuoso soloist Alexander Markov and Special Guest Jimmie Herrod – celebrating our 40th Anniversary and a new chapter for one of the best kept secrets of the Pacific Northwest. Portland Columbia Symphony celebrates…
Freely crossing the boundaries between classical, jazz, rock, world, and experimental music, this eclectic six-member ensemble has consistently forged a distinct category-defying identity, taking music into uncharted territories for the last 30+ years. “… combining the power and punch of a rock band with the precision and clarity of a chamber ensemble.” The New York…
International Guitar Night is the world’s premier touring guitar festival, each show bringing together the most exciting and innovative acoustic guitarists to exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. For each tour, IGN founder Brian Gore brings together a new cast of guitar luminaries for special evenings of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight…
Come celebrate the creativity of our newest exhibition, a community is a small town. Artists and their supportive studios will be in attendance to talk about the work and share small works of art for sale at our first Pop-Up shop. In addition, PHAME, a Portland-based school that empowers adults with developmental disabilities through the arts,…
Edna Vazquez is a fearless artist, and songwriter whose powerful voice and musical talent transcend the boundaries of language with songs deeply rooted in universal human emotion. She has traveled far and wide spreading her message of light, love, and cultural healing. For this special evening, Edna will be performing a solo show, not to…
Beaverton City Library Presents: An Evening with Author Dawnie Walton This event is FREE and open to the public. Reserved tickets are required. What if all of Beaverton read the same book? Please join us for the culminating event of Beaverton City Library’s One Book, One Beaverton, a visit with Dawnie Walton, author of The…
Being famous is sometimes a burning desire from a young age. And sometimes, it’s an accident. In either case, fame teaches you things—about yourself, about hard work, about enjoyment, about pride, and about your impact on the world and others. From humble beginnings to adoring fans to looking back on achievements and lessons learned, we chart…
Built Oregon presents PitchBlack 2023 Elevating, amplifying, and supporting Black businesses The PitchBlack pitch competition gives Black entrepreneurs a platform to connect with the broader startup ecosystem — while also awarding them with cash prizes to help their concepts flourish. This year’s event will be held at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts –…
White Bird returns for its second season presenting at the beautiful Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton with Trinity Irish Dance Company. Last seen with White Bird over twenty years ago, Trinity Irish Dance Company has significantly changed the scope and direction of Irish dance. Founding Artistic Director Mark Howard “ushered in a…
Pairings & Pages Sponsored by the Library Foundation of Washington County Friday, February 10, 2023 6:30 to 8:30 pm Patricia Reser Center for the Arts | The Lab, Floor 2 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton The Library Foundation invites you to join us for an entertaining evening of wine tasting and food pairings guided by…
Listening to beautiful music, falling in love and eating really good chocolate create intense feelings of pleasure – but why? OHSU neuroscientist Larry Sherman, Ph.D., joined by the Portland Chamber Orchestra and singer Naomi LaViolette, present a fascinating multi-media discussion and concert on how the brain experiences pleasure. Diving into exciting new research – including…
Bill Frisell Four featuring Gerald Clayton, Gregory Tardy, Rudy Royston. Presented by PDX Jazz Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as “the best recorded output of the decade”. Two years after issuing his acclaimed trio album Valentine,…
American Strings: An Evening with Guy Davis. 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…
Discovering personal narratives and artistic styles takes years of practice and dedication. Deciding what colors to select, how to organize compositions, and intentionally making marks to convey one’s concepts is all in a day’s work for any artist. Featuring a few of Oregon’s neuro-diverse artists, Joni Smith of North Pole, Mohamed Omar from Elbow Room,…
An Evening with MEKLIT Featuring: Colin Douglas drumkit, Sam Bevan bass, Kibrom Birhane keys, Howard Wiley tenor saxophone Meklit is an Ethio-American vocalist, composer, and cultural activist, making music that sways between cultures and continents. She is known for her electric stage presence and innovative, deeply personal Ethio-Jazz songs. “There is a raw beauty about Ethiopian vocalist and songwriter Meklit. Her…
We are looking forward to a full night of love songs and inspiration from the multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and performer, David Pomeranz. He is coming for a post-valentines concert to serenade you this coming February 19, 2023 (Sunday) at The Reser. His music has earned him a total of 22 platinum and 18…
This weekend’s performances of ‘Illum’ will go on as scheduled. Please visit push/FOLD‘s website for more details: https://www.pushfold.org/events/2023/illum-world-premiere For any patrons who have purchased an in-person ticket and cannot attend due to inclement weather, push/FOLD is happy to share with you the livestream link to your performance evening. If you would like a livestream ticket…
We heard you loud and clear – you would love to see and buy more art! During our First Friday gallery engagements, The Reser provides opportunities for local artists to sell small works and wares. Artists from a community is a small town come together to share their creativity and artistic styles. Come celebrate these creative talents and find the…
Ten-year-old Belinda loves to tell stories, but when she’s in the basement preparing for a party upstairs, she’ll have to get creative. Using everyday objects like teapots and napkins, Belinda recreates the classic tale of Cinderella. Glass Half Full Theatre from Austin, Texas, presents its award-winning “story within a story” using puppetry, Spanish, and English….
Dreamers’ Circus is in the forefront of the Nordic folk and world music scene. Frequent collaborators with the Danish String Quartet and the Copenhagen Philharmonic, Dreamers’ Circus is composed of Nikolaj Busk on piano and accordion, Ale Carr on Nordic cittern, and Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen (also of the Danish String Quartet) on violin. “Folk-rooted but genre-defying in music that shifted through…
Sounding the Night Sky – a multimedia concert with the PSU Wind Symphony, School of Film, and Theater Arts Experience this bold, collaborative multimedia concert with the PSU School of Film and Theater Arts. The Wind Symphony will perform a diverse repertoire inspired by the night sky and celestial phenomena. The beautiful film footage and…
Latin Grammy® nominee Gina Chavez blends the sounds of the Americas with tension and grace. A 13-time Austin Music Award winner and Austin Musician of the Year, she and her band can be seen on PBS in “Gina Chavez: Live from the Kate.” She has completed a 12-country tour as a cultural ambassador with the…
Mayor Lacey Beaty will host the 2023 State of the City starting at 6:00 p.m. on March 13 at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts here in Beaverton. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. attendees are invited to enjoy networking with leaders in the community. Join Mayor Beaty at 7 p.m. for the State…
NW Dance Project presents Common Ground / Contemporary Dance / Program includes Yin Yue’s Common Ground, a World Premiere from Artistic Director Sarah Slipper, and a World Premiere from acclaimed EU choreographer Caroline Finn. NW Dance Project, which The Oregonian dubbed “an essential part of the Portland arts scene” makes its Reser debut with a…
INSIGHTS PROGRAMMING: Artist Talk with Alicia Decker & Elissa Breitbard of Lu Kynn Wednesday, March 22 | 6:30 PM – 8 PM Using communally sourced “end use” fashion and fabric remnants, artists duo Alicia Decker & Elissa Brietbard of Lu Kynn share their process of intentional gathering, sorting, and composing, well – scraps. Demonstrating the…
“A pianist full of fire and warmth” (Plain-Dealer), Daria Rabotkina takes to The Reser stage for a picturesque program inspired by art and literature. The central movement of Granados’s Goyescas is a melancholy nocturne that displays the composer’s ability to paint cinematic scenes through sound, while Prokofiev’s immortal Romeo and Juliet examines the beauty and…
We, the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus, loudly proclaim that all people have the right to lead lives of freedom, peace, and joy. In these tumultuous times, The Body Electric honors our communities’ never-ending crusade against oppression, the pursuit of a more perfect union, and the inalienable power found within each of us. Join us as we raise our voices…
Giants Beware March 27 – 31 Ages: 6-9 years Fee-fi-fo-fum, watch out giants, here we come! The herald’s horn summons royal heroes from across the land. Princes, princesses, royal jesters, and unicorns unite to save the kingdom from dangerous dragons and mischievous fairies in this NWCT Explore Camp.Explore Camps combine adventures, imaginative world-building, and role-playing…
Monty Python’s Holy Grail March 27 – 31 Ages: 10-14 years King of the Britons, is seeking the most worthy of knights to join the quest for the Holy Grail. Featuring all the favorite characters and scenes from the cult classic movie, this play embarks on an epic adventure to Camelot (a very silly place)….
Wooing Red Riding Hood March 27 – 31 Ages: 7 – 11 years Back in the kingdom of Wychwood-under-Ooze, Wise Prince Jason, Strong Prince Justin, and Loud Prince Frank all want to woo Little Red Riding Hood. So the king and queen hire the Fairy Godmother to set three tasks for the princes to perform…
Pet Detectives March 27 – 31 Ages: 6 – 9 years Calling all private eyes and their pets! Your animal instincts are needed to help crack codes, detect clues, and solve a whole zoo of animal cases. Are you up to the task? Explore Camps combine adventures, imaginative world-building, and role-playing to immerse students in…
Elephant & Piggie’s: “We Are in a Play!” Written by Mo Willems, Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Most enjoyed by ages 3 and up Meet “bestus friends” Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig. Together, they tackle friendship’s big questions: What happens when two friends want to play with ONE toy? What DO you…
Insights Programming Altered Terrain Artist Talk with Michael Boonstra & Christine Bourdette The Insights gallery artist talk series continues this month with an intimate discussion of Michael Boonstra and Christine Bourdette’s stunning work that responds to and reflects our environment. Referencing activity both below and above the earth’s surface, the artists share their observations, perceptions,…
Altered Terrain Opening Reception & First Friday March 15 – May 10 Join artists Michael Boonstra and Christine Bourdette as we celebrate the beauty and awe of their newest exhibition, Altered Terrain. Witnessing unique observations and expressions, the artists spotlight moments of time where natural and human made forces are at work. Encouraging deeper introspection,…
Join composer/vocalist Shara Nova and musicians of the Oregon Symphony as they explore memories of childhood, war, love, and loss in an intimate and personal concert. Described as “a gorgeous and remarkably unified work” (The Washington Post) The Blue Hour amplifies the beauty, pain, and fragility of human life from a collective female perspective. Written…
Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again, after a forced nearly two-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions as the group returns to their national tour. All three current members, Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Buddy Woodward have intrinsic links to and experience with the original group:…
I Am An American – Live Stories of Exclusion and Belonging In celebration of the diversity brought to our country by Americans of Asian ancestry, we at The Immigrant Story invite you to join us on April 15 for “I Am An American Live.” This event is part of the programming by the Oregon Rises…
Seffarine takes its name from the ancient metalworking souq in Fes, Morocco, birthplace of vocalist Lamiae Naki, which is famous for the complex rhythms that ring out from the blacksmiths’ hammers, and where her family is well known as masters continuing the tradition today. Seffarine’s music embraces and extends Morocco’s musical collision between Arabic, Iberian…
Departures: A community workshop with Lu Kynn Saturday, April 22 | 1 – 3 pm Lu Kynn artists Elissa Breitbard and Alicia Decker welcome participants to the art of sustainable textile cycles. Using discarded and collected fabric remnants, participants will layout, collage, and design new compositions. As a way of emphasizing the strength of our…
Oregon Symphonic Band – “That’s Entertainment” Our director has hand-picked musical selections from Man of La Mancha, Strike up the Band, An American in Paris with music by Ira and George Gershwin, Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Williams, and others. This concert also showcases Barbara Heilmair, on clarinet performing the Clarinet Concerto by Rimsky-Korsakov. This will…
Ashaa, a story of hope, is an original English language Musical depicting a captivating journey of a woman’s life. It is performed by talented people of Greater Portland, showcasing many different dance forms. This play shows the woman’s journey, who navigates through her challenges and emerges successful and independent, empowering individuals around her to live…