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…
Live Wire at The Reser with Jenny Conlee, Mohanad Elshieky, José Olivarez, Timothy Egan, and more! 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…
Martin Nievera, acclaimed International singer and “Concert King” of the Philippines, has been an Ambassador of Filipino Music to a global audience for over four (4) decades. This Special Concert will be a Celebration of his Music, a pastiche of Adult Contemporary Songs and Heart-tugging Ballads that have defined his career as an icon in…
Oregon’s acclaimed and beloved genre-defying chamber ensemble is traversing through time in its upcoming performance: 90s v. 90s. In this newest installment, Portland Cello Project explores and showcases both well- and lesser-known works from the 1790s, 1890s, and especially the 1990s. This night won’t just smell like teen spirit; the performance will feature Beethoven and…
Celebrating Israel at 75 with Israeli Superstar Noa Sunday, April 30, 2023, 7:00 PM Join the Jewish community as we celebrate Israel’s 75th with a celebratory evening with Israeli superstar Noa, along with Grammy Award-winning pianist Rustan Sirota. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and Congregation Beth Israel.