Don your cape and fangs and celebrate Halloween Eve with the classic 1931 film Dracula, starring Béla Lugosi, accompanied by a live performance of Philip Glass’s original score. Philip Glass Ensemble Music Director Michael Riesman leads Third Angle in this hypnotic soundtrack for string quartet and two grand pianos. Although there have been numerous screen…
This event is sold out. Wagner Kreusch takes the stage at The Reser. Wagner is a London based florist born in Brazil best known for his dedication to teaching floristry and his graphic and sculptural work highly inspired by contemporary Ikebana. A graduate of the SOGETSU SCHOOL OF IKEBANA and co-founder of the LONDON FLOWER…
The Curio: Presented by Beaverton Arts Market Friday, November 1st | 6 – 9 pm FREE & Open to the public (no tickets necessary) Join us as we celebrate the second year of our new tradition. The opening reception will feature the work of over 50 local and regional artists, and guests will have an…
Join Joanne Shaw Taylor and her stellar band performing songs from her critically acclaimed studio album, Nobody’s Fool, as well as songs from the upcoming new album, Heavy Soul. Her guitar skills are unmatched, while her vocals and songwriting soar to new heights as she unveils an impressive repertoire of material. Joanne will also dig…
Live Wire is proud to partner with the Portland Book Festival for a special matinee performance featuring three extraordinary writers plus a special musical performance. 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,…
Clayton Stephenson, a rising star from New York City, is captivating audiences worldwide with his extraordinary talent and innovative approach to classical music. The recent finalist in the prestigious Van Cliburn competition has quickly garnered the admiration of music lovers. His performance promises a blend of beloved classics and contemporary gems, offering something for everyone….
Bestselling writer Lindy West and democracy policy expert Meagan Hatcher-Mays are two Award-Winning Best Friends From High School (Most Likely To Make You Laugh in their high school senior poll – sorry to intimidate you!). Each week, Lindy and Meagan hilariously digest what’s going on in the news, their lives and their text threads with…
No Place To Grow Old is a powerful exploration of the rising crisis of senior homelessness in Portland, Oregon. The film uncovers the systemic challenges and deeply personal stories of those with no place to call home. Hosted by nonprofits Humans For Housing (who produced the film), New Narrative, and HereTogether, this showing will be…
Join Metropolitan Youth Symphony for a special Community Concert, featuring the following MYS ensembles: Portland Overture Strings Interlude Orchestra Portland Chamber Strings Sinfonietta Orchestra Now in its 50th anniversary season, Metropolitan Youth Symphony celebrates its mission to educate, develop, and promote young musicians (6-18 years old) at all musical levels and from all backgrounds. With…
Interviews, reenactments, and animations tell the story of the Buffalo Soldiers — Black army regiments, formed after the Civil War, that played pivotal roles in the settling of the American West. A number of the soldiers featured have strong ties to the Pacific Northwest – specifically Vancouver, Washington. These soldiers fought bravely around the world…
Dirk and Amelia Powell are a daughter/father duo from Southwest Louisiana. Dirk is regarded as a champion of rural Americana, with a focus on his Appalachian heritage and his Cajun home. His emotional recordings have inspired a new generation of roots musicians and his original song “Waterbound” has been recorded over 100 times. Dirk has worked extensively…
Both Caroline Shaw and Gabriel Kahane are respected as performers and contemporary composers whose work exists at the intersection of art and social practice. Now, the two embark on their first large-scale collaboration after working together for more than a decade. Hexagons is a new work, co-commissioned by the Oregon Symphony, inspired by the magical realism…