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...
This will be a life-changing concert for kids of all ages and give you a fantastic opportunity to hear legends in the making! Celebrating its 30th year, the six fantastic Cognizart Young Artists Debut! Winners who will be performing under the guidance of YAD! Program Director Marian Gutierrez-Curiel: Emily Seo, age 15, Kaylee Nah, age...
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...