To experience Time for Three live is to hear the various eras, styles, and traditions of Western music fold in on themselves and emerge anew in charismatic and energetic performances. Bonded by an uncommon blend of their instruments fused together with their voices, Time for Three has found a unique voice of expression to share…
Celebrate the Beaverton Symphony’s 40th anniversary by welcoming Music Director finalist Pierre Chevalier and violinist Nelly Kovalev for the Spring Concert. The program includes Rossini’s Overture from “The Italian in Algiers,” the Glazunov Violin Concerto, and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8. The melancholic Glazunov Violin Concerto pairs beautifully with the unrestrained joy of Dvorak’s 8th Symphony….
Taking our inspiration from the world around us, PCSO features Concertmaster Casey Bozell in a sublime work by 20th Century English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. The program includes the evocative Yakona by Sara Carina Graef, an homage to the Yaqo’n Indian tribe of Oregon, accompanied by images of the Yakona Nature Preserve and oyster-rich Yaquina Bay. Ludwig van…
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success. Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and…
How do we transform and transcend loss as we grieve? The violinist and composer Curtis Stewart spent four years caring for his cancer-stricken mother, a composer and violinist herself. His latest album, of Love., is a personal requiem and tender tribute to his mother’s memory. This concert brings together excerpts from Stewart’s album and Grieg’s buoyant yet…
Follow the yellow brick road… all the way down the rabbit hole!? Your favorite magical worlds collide in this madcap Explore Camp. Get ready to climb a beanstalk, swim with mermaids, and fix those fairytales! Combine with Roblox World to make it a full day! Ages 6-9 yrs March 25 – 29, 9 am –…
Second star to the right and straight on ’til morning! Take flight with Peter Pan and friends as they explore Mermaids’ Lagoon, hunt for Neverbirds, and battle with the dastardly Captain Hook and his crew of miscreants. Everyone gets a part! Families and friends are invited to the final performance, held on the last day…
Have fun storming the castle! Take to the stage and bring to life this classic tale of adventure, true love, revenge, giants, miracles, pirates, and Rodents of Unusual Size. Anybody want a peanut? Everyone gets a part in this satirical play. Families and friends are invited to the final performance, held on the last day…
Robox worlds come to life in this Explore Camp! Become an Anime champion, adopt some seriously cute critters, or go on an underwater adventure. When you’re in the creative seat the opportunities are endless! Previous experience with the Roblox game platform welcome, but not required. Combine with Mixed Up Magical Realms to make it a…
In partnership with the award-winning vocal group Resonance Ensemble, we present a concert of community singing and music that aspires to make the world a better place for all featuring the world-renowned a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock®. Known as one of the most versatile performing collectives in music today with their deep…
Leading the way in the use of Rhythm. HealthRHYTHMS® is a research-based group drumming program developed over 20 years ago through the interdisciplinary collaboration of experts in Neuroscience, Music Therapy, and Recreational Music Making. Register for the entire Remo HealthRHYTHMS® series before April 6th for $80. You can register for individual classes online or drop in for…
Grammy-winning Alphabet Rockers make music that makes change. Led by Kaitlin McGaw (she/her) and Tommy Shepherd (he/him), they create brave spaces to shape a more equitable world through hip hop. Their hip hop concerts (assemblies) and workshops engage communities in critical thinking and conversations about diversity, skin color, gender identity and social justice. Their Grammy-nominated…
Pamyua, Alaska’s most famous Inuit band, is bringing Indigenous culture and music to the forefront of entertainment. The group’s compelling performances blend traditional Inuit drum/dance melodies and songs of their ancestors with contemporary R&B and soul music, often referred to as “tribal funk” or “Inuit soul.” The group’s performances honor and share indigenous Inuit cultural…
Founded at a time when chamber music was largely centered on long-established, Western European traditions, Kronos has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the string quartet into a living art form that responds to the people and issues of our time. In the process, Kronos has become one of the most celebrated and influential groups…
MacArthur Fellow and Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter Chris Thile, who the Guardian calls “that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical,” and NPR calls a “genre-defying musical genius,” is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. For four years, Thile hosted public…
Leading the way in the use of Rhythm. HealthRHYTHMS® is a research-based group drumming program developed over 20 years ago through the interdisciplinary collaboration of experts in Neuroscience, Music Therapy, and Recreational Music Making. Register for the entire Remo HealthRHYTHMS® series before April 6th for $80. You can register for individual classes online or drop in for…
Sold Out! Rhiannon Giddens has made a singular, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music, with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, into just about every field imaginable. A two-time GRAMMY Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient, and composer of opera, ballet, and film, Giddens has…
COME EARLY for pre-concert performances in the lobby at 6:30 pm! April 19 & 20: Catch young musicians + dancers from BodyVox’s Junior Artist Generator (JAG). A wildly entertaining fusion of music and motion awaits! The dynamic, 2024 Grammy Award-winning Imani Winds return to collaborate with Portland’s BodyVox on the latest chamber music and dance…
Leading the way in the use of Rhythm. HealthRHYTHMS® is a research-based group drumming program developed over 20 years ago through the interdisciplinary collaboration of experts in Neuroscience, Music Therapy, and Recreational Music Making. Register for the entire Remo HealthRHYTHMS® series before April 6th for $80. You can register for individual classes online or drop in for…
Oregon Repertory Singers and Youth Choir join with Portland Youth Philharmonic for a profound reflection on life, meaning, and the search for light in the darkest of times with two stunning works for choir and orchestra. Oregon Repertory Singers concludes their 50th season with Finding Light, a new work for choir and orchestra by Filipino-American…
Join us for the launch of Dance for PD® at The Reser! This research-backed global program is designed for people living with Parkinson’s but benefits anyone with mobility challenges. No dance experience is required – class may be enjoyed seated or standing. Energizing and inspiring music will guide you as you discover diverse dance styles…
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. 6 PM | Meet the candidates 7 PM | Voters’ Forum begins No ticket or RSVP…
The public is invited to join the festivities as we celebrate our first ever large-scale “printstallation”, Across Oceans by Portland artist Kanani Miyamoto. Blending Eastern art aesthetics and techniques with Hawaiian philosophy, Miyamoto celebrates her mixed heritage (Native Hawaiian/Japanese) in Across Oceans, a dramatic and expansive installation comprised of hundreds of hand-carved, cut and pulled…
Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern-day troubadours. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes that document the stories of a community seeking to build a world where many worlds fit. From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from soul to son…
Join parents and caregivers from around Washington County for a day of connection, information, support, and resources. Ask your questions directly to a panel of local mental health professionals, hear stories from others who have experience parenting youth with mental health conditions, and learn hands-on tools you use right away in your relationships with youth…
6:30 – 7pm | Arrive early to see prelude performances featuring Hailey Youn, Music4Harmony String Quartet, and the University of Oregon Graduate Sax Quartet. After nearly a decade of musical friendship, it seems only fitting that the cult American singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane and iconic Finnish musician Pekka Kuusisto have formalized their collaboration under the moniker Council….
This class has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 5 at 10am. We apologize for any inconvenience this schedule change may cause. If you are unable to attend on the new date, please contact Aaron Nigel Smith asmith@thereser.org to discuss your options. HealthRHYTHMS® is a research-based group drumming program developed over 20 years ago…
Join us for the launch of Dance for PD® at The Reser! This research-backed global program is designed for people living with Parkinson’s but benefits anyone with mobility concerns. No dance experience is required – class may be enjoyed seated or standing. Energizing and inspiring live music will guide you as you discover diverse dance…
A celebrated pianist of “breathtaking charisma” (Philadelphia Inquirer) and “uncommon sensitivity” (New Yorker), Inon Barnatan brings Portland Piano International’s season to a close with a program of mesmerizing music by Rachmaninoff and Schubert. Rachmaninoff’s early Moments musicauxshowcase signature elements of the Russian composer’s unabashedly romantic music — lush melodies, heightened expression, and thunderous, bell-like sounds…
Oregon Symphonic Band presents: Let’s Dance Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 7:30 pm Choreography, Robert Sheldon Suite of Old American Dances, Robert Russell Bennett Pavanne, Morton Gould Danza Final (Malambo), Alberto Ginastera (arr. David John) Espana Cani, Pascual Marquina (arr. Robert Longfield) Waltz No. 2, Dmitri Shostakovich (arr. James Curnow) Slavonic Dances No. 8, Antonin Dvorak (arr. Robert Longfield) Bacchanale from Samson…
Portland-based artist Kanani Miyamoto’s Across Oceans, a site-specific “printstallation,” combines traditional printmaking practices, Eastern art aesthetics, Hawaiian philosophy, and stylized imagery to create beautiful images that celebrate our common connections. Please join The Reser and the Beaverton Arts Program as Kanani shares her art, tools, and making practice, along with the history and concepts behind…
I Am An American Live: Stories of Exclusion and Belonging In observance of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we at The Immigrant Story invite you to join us on May 11 for our third edition of “I Am An American Live”. This event is part of the programming by the Oregon…
The Mother and Child Union: A Musical, Poetic, and Neuroscientific Journey Dr. Larry Sherman, narrator/host Naomi LaViolette, singer-songwriter Julian Kuerti, conductor Portland Chamber Orchestra Program: Including the music of Paul Simon, Schumann, Ravel, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Bill Withers, and more! In this multi-media event, we celebrate mothers through a combination of classical and modern music, poetry, and…
Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13 & 20 10 am-11 am in The Lab. In class, teaching artists integrate movement from a diverse variety of dance and movement styles, including choreographic repertory, to engage participants’ minds and bodies and create an enjoyable, social environment for artistic exploration. This class is for persons with Parkinson’s or…
Mokuhanga, or woodblock printing, is a Japanese printmaking technique that has been used by artists for centuries. Artist Kanani Miyamoto employs Mokuhanga and other techniques to create her beautiful wheat paste “printstallations.” Please join The Reser and the Beaverton Arts Program as Kanani shares her background as a printmaker, the inspiration and ideas behind the…
Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show and non-profit based in Portland, Oregon. Hosted by Luke Burbank and announced by Elena Passarello, the show artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music, and original comedy featuring all kinds of cultural talent and creative minds, from emerging artists to established acts. Live Wire champions discovery by…
Ignite creativity by supporting young artists! Join Cognizart for a vibrant celebration of artistic talent featuring thirteen exceptional Young Artists Debut! Winners! An inspiring Visual Artists Gallery will open at 6 p.m. and will feature curated works by winning artists Chloe Lin, 12, Evelyn Kirtley Filipo, 15, Hazel Chi Nhem, 14, and Miriam Willey, 15….
Beloved local legend China Forbes, the glamorous voice of Portland’s own world-famous “little orchestra” Pink Martini, is celebrating the release of her brand-new solo album “The Road” with a rare solo concert at The Reser! Scheduled for global release on May 17, 2024, “The Road” features 11 new original songs by Forbes, including the singles…
In class, teaching artists integrate movement from a diverse variety of dance and movement styles, including choreographic repertory, to engage participants’ minds and bodies and create an enjoyable, social environment for artistic exploration. This class is for persons with Parkinson’s or other challenges with mobility. Dance for PD Oregon® provides enjoyable, life-affirming and research-backed dance classes…
Join Project Prelude for an eclectic program celebrating the organization’s past, present, and future. Lauded as a “visionary” artist (Oregon ArtsWatch), violinist Raúl Gómez-Rojas—Music Director of Project Prelude’s founding partner, the Metropolitan Youth Symphony—takes the spotlight, alongside a number of special guests. The organization’s incoming and current leadership share the stage in Grażyna Bacewicz’ Quartet…
Oregon Ballet Theatre introduces OBT by Design, showcasing the choreographic talents of our company dancers as they collaborate with OBT2, our youth company. In this inaugural performance, witness a unique blend of seasoned artistry and fresh perspectives, offering a glimpse into the creative process and the evolving landscape of ballet. Join us for a night…
Join us for Shine the Light, a free, community open house and celebration! This family day will include art appreciation, theater and art activities, and fantastic performances featuring many beloved local performers and organizations including Barrio Mestizo, Dance Fireworks, Elsie Stuhr Fire Rhythm Group, Sultanov Ballet Academy, and more! The Art Gallery at The Reser…
Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 4 pm in The Lab. Stories we hear and tell can have a profound impact upon our mental, emotional, and physical health. The unique stories of our lives carry the medicine of humor, wisdom, vision, and healing. We all have stories to tell and a unique voice and style…
You’re invited to join Washington County Kids as we celebrate progress made on our mission: To increase access to quality out-of-school-time programs that equip Washington County children and youth for success. Our annual fundraising gala is happening on June 6, 2024, at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton, Oregon. This is an…
Join us at The Reser on June 7th from 6-9pm for our First Friday event, Get Your Art On! Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in engaging, hands-on activities to unleash their creativity. Explore the fascinating world of printmaking, mold and shape your own pigeons inspired by the Endless Pigeons sculpture…
Ballet Folklorico Academia Gabriela presents Florecer, which will give audience members a taste of Mexico’s history and historical landmarks through beautiful visuals, music, and costumes. Florecer will take you on a journey through Yucatan, Sinaloa, Veracruz, and much more, telling a story of Mexico’s diversity through traditional dances intertwined with the unique style that makes…
This June, the Oregon International Ballet Academy (OIBA) brings magic to Beaverton’s Patricia Reser Center for the Arts with Prokofiev’s enchanting classic, Cinderella. This beloved story ballet has timeless, intergenerational appeal, perfect for bringing families and communities together. OIBA students and ten top-level soloists will transport audiences in this fully produced fairytale, specially choreographed by…
Local world beat band Wamba will perform with Ghanaian drumming and dance troupe Woshishijye to celebrate the release of their new 11-track album at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent Street Beaverton, Oregon 97005) on Friday, June 21st. This special showcase of original and contemporary world beat music culminates with Wamba’s…
Kanani Miyamoto, an individual of mixed heritage and who most identifies with her Hawaiian and Japanese roots has combined Eastern art aesthetics and techniques with Hawaiian philosophy to create Across Oceans, a dramatic and expansive installation at The Reser and Beaverton Building at City Hall. Guests are invited to experience a one-of-a-kind hands-on workshop and…
Join us for a journey through time and emotion, where the notes of history and innovation harmonize to create an unforgettable musical tapestry. Celebrating anniversaries of timeless compositions and showcasing brilliant arrangements, this concert promises to be an immersive experience for all. Embark on a musical odyssey with “Origin” by Nishimura, a captivating piece which…
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the…
Come celebrate PRIDE with Poison Waters as she hosts the Friends of Dorothy: A Queer Cabaret. Featuring the cream of the crop from our local entertainment landscape, this one-of-a-kind live show will be fun for the entire family! Guests will be dazzled and entertained throughout the evening by an incredible lineup of local talent, featuring everyone…
Opening Night of CMNW’s 54th Summer Festival will be a not-to-be missed event celebrating Beethoven’s influence on the last two centuries of chamber music! Our first concert of the summer features many of our favorite CMNW artists, including violist Paul Neubauer and renowned pianist Alessio Bax performing an exquisite Brahms Viola Sonata. We will “replay”…
Michael Allen Harrison’s long running legendary show Ten Grands is moving into a new era and is now primarily focused on presenting and supporting the next generation. This years’ cast has eight new young artists who are not only great pianists, but fine up and coming composers and multiple instrumentalists. The show features four Ten…
Michael Allen Harrison’s long running legendary show Ten Grands is moving into a new era and is now primarily focused on presenting and supporting the next generation. This years’ cast has eight new young artists who are not only great pianists, but fine up and coming composers and multiple instrumentalists. The show features four Ten…
Michael Allen Harrison’s long running legendary show Ten Grands is moving into a new era and is now primarily focused on presenting and supporting the next generation. This years’ cast has eight new young artists who are not only great pianists, but fine up and coming composers and multiple instrumentalists. The show features four Ten…
Beethoven’s incendiary and revolutionary Grosse Fuge forever changed music. The almost incomprehensible genius of his “Great Fugue” has powered every genre of music since—from classical to jazz, Motown to heavy metal. We’ll explore equally fiery works by Brahms and Finnish composer Sebastian Fagerlund, inspired by the musical bonfire Beethoven ignited. After the Grosse Fuge, music would never be…
On her transcendent new record, Workin’ On A World, Iris DeMent faces the modern world — as it is right now — with its climate catastrophe, pandemic illness, and epidemic of violence and social injustice — and not only asks us how we can keep working towards a better world, but implores us to love…
Four all-star performers take on three exceptionally thrilling works for their instruments! World-renowned horn master Radovan Vlatković tackles Ligeti’s devilishly difficult Horn Trio. Portland’s own revolutionary flutist Amelia Lukas with the astounding pianist/composer Stewart Goodyear premiere his stunning The Torment of Marsyas. Then, Busoni and Geneva Piano Competitions winner Chloe Mun conquers Beethoven’s monumental “Hammerklavier.” 6:30…
More than any previous composer, Beethoven challenged musicians to reach new heights, redefining musical virtuosity. Tonight’s program features soaring soloist masterworks, including Beethoven’s Cello Sonata No. 3, Jörg Widmann’s clarinet Fantasie, and Weber’s epic Clarinet Quintet arranged for chamber orchestra—performed by some of the world’s finest on their instruments. 6:30 pm | Lobby Prelude Performance with…
Oregon’s biggest Asian-centered Night Market will return July 26-28 bigger and better with support from the City of Beaverton. Join over 200 vendors and partners for an unmatched experience celebrating Asian American culture. In addition to an incredible selection of vendors for an open-air night market outside we will activate the entire Patricia Reser Center…
Oregon’s biggest Asian-centered Night Market will return July 26-28 bigger and better with support from the City of Beaverton. Join over 200 vendors and partners for an unmatched experience celebrating Asian American culture. In addition to an incredible selection of vendors for an open-air night market outside we will activate the entire Patricia Reser Center…
Ghosts, Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster … are they real? Hunt through haunted halls for all things paranormal in this NWCT Explore Camp. Warning: This camp is for the brave of heart only. NWCT Explore Camps combine adventures, imaginative world-building, and role-playing to immerse students in theater. An informal demonstration will occur during the last 15…
Everyday’s a great day in Barbieland — or is it? After journeying to the Real World, Barbie and Ken discover that life in plastic isn’t always fantastic. Featuring “I’m Just Ken,” “Dance the Night Away,” and other hit songs from the summer blockbuster. Everyone gets a part! Performance Camps are all about putting on a…
Join Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach for a mission in the Mushroom Kingdom! Hike through the Woody Woods, swim to Yoshi’s Tropical Island, and fly to Bowser’s Space Land in this NWCT Explore Camp. NWCT Explore Camps combine adventures, imaginative world-building, and role-playing to immerse students in theater. An informal demonstration will occur during the…
Issam Abdallah was a remarkable visuals journalist with a gift of capturing a person’s soul in a single image. From reporting on the war against the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, or the protests in Egypt and his native Lebanon, Issam told powerful visual stories of people’s pain…
The wizarding world welcomes you for a summer of magic! Head to Platform 9 3/4 and board the Hogwart’s Express to Diagon Alley where you’ll unite with your wand to brew potions, practice spells, and care for magical creatures. NWCT Explore Camps combine adventures, imaginative world-building, and role-playing to immerse students in theater. An informal…
If nautical nonsense be something you wish, then come aboard the Boatmobile to Bikini Bottom! Join Spongebob, Patrick, and all of your favorite undersea characters as you explore the Krusty Krab, the Island in the Sky, Shell City, and more. NWCT Explore Camps combine adventures, imaginative world-building, and role-playing to immerse students in theater. An…
Enter the Enchanted Wood where fairies dance on the wind and trolls trick you with riddles. Just be sure to stay away from the Whopping Willow and Fire Swamp! Combine with School for Peculiar Children to make it a full day! NWCT Explore Camps combine adventures, imaginative world-building, and role-playing to immerse students in theater….
From Bring It On’s Eva, to Hades himself, Broadway is full of dastardly, despicable villains. Luckily, there’s usually a hero around like Elle Woods or Matilda Wormwood to make things right! In this Skills Camp, you’ll learn songs and dances from the most malevolent and sinister characters of stage and screen, and the characters who…
Puck, the mischievous fairy is at it again! Adventure through the forest with star-crossed lovers, a troupe of amateur actors, and the king and queen of the fairies as they try to make sense of things despite the spells that Puck has cast. Everyone gets a part in this adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless comedy. Families…
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob Squarepants! When Mount Humongous threatens to erupt, can SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and the rest of the gang save Bikini Bottom? Find out in this NWCT musical adapted from the TV show and Broadway hit. Everyone gets a part! Performance Camps are all about putting on…
Build dynamic characters that make scripts come to life in this Skills Camp! Dive into a character’s backstory, surroundings, thoughts, and fears and learn how to translate that using the tools of the actor: voice, body, and imagination. Combine with Musical Theater: Heroes & Villains to make it a full day! NWCT Skills Camps are…
Embark on an adventure to Miss Peregrine’s home in Cairnholm to discover your own unique paranormal abilities. Whether you’re a shapeshifter or an aerokinetic “Peculiar” who can manipulate air, your powers will be needed to uncover clues and solve a strange and unusual mystery in this NWCT Explore Camp. Combine with Enchanted Wood to make…
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Beaverton Night Market will be condensed into a single spectacular evening this year. Embracing this milestone, our aim is to concentrate our resources and efforts into one unforgettable night, elevating the experience with grander performances and activities. While we anticipate the number of vendors to remain consistent, the…
Join the adventuring party and set off on an expedition through dark dungeons, haunted castles, and lava-filled caves. Create your own characters and story in this world of sword and sorcery! Combine with Zany Zoo to make it a full day! NWCT Explore Camps combine adventures, imaginative world-building, and role-playing to immerse students in theater….
Penguins parading on the promenade, condors crashing into the carousel, and zebras zipping up Zoolights — what has happened at the zoo?! Animals of all scales, feathers, and fur will be needed to set things right in this NWCT Explore Camp. Combine with Dungeons & Dragons to make it a full day! NWCT Explore Camps…
Musical Playground is a FREE, fun, interactive event for families with children ages 10 and under. Join us and explore music and instruments from around the world! 11 AM- 2 PM. The Reser has partnered with local arts providers to create a day of fun, interactive musical experiences designed to empower, build community connection, and…