Helen Liu (she/her) will speak about her large new works on paper in Chinese ink and homegrown indigo. She will also talk about the growing and harvesting of Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) and the pigment extraction process. Attendees will get to enjoy seeds that Liu will share with gardeners interested in growing their own indigo!…
Play ball! The hit radio show and podcast Selected Shorts comes to The Reser for an evening of joyous and exuberant short fiction about ruthless competition, poetry in motion, and losing with grace . . . or not. Actors Ito Aghayere (Star Trek: Picard), Tate Donovan (Damages), and Melora Hardin (The Office) present stories that explore what…
Yaron Kohlberg, Soloist, Piano The Orchestra Nova Northwest welcomes international competition winner and President of the Cleveland International Piano Competition Yaron Kohlberg as he performs one of the most challenging and exciting piano concertos in the repertoire, the dazzling Piano Concerto No. 3 of Sergei Prokofiev. The orchestra performs Shostakovich’s mighty, tragic, but ultimately triumphal Symphony…
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….
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 24 for our fourth edition of “I Am An American Live.” This event is part of the programming by the Oregon Rises Above Hate coalition, with the aim of drawing attention…
The definition of epic. 26 Little Deaths by Carla Kihlstedt weaves a sweeping song cycle inspired by Edward Gorey’s Gashlycrumb Tinies, a delightfully dark alphabet book. A gifted singer and violinist, Kihlstedt will perform alongside musicians from your Oregon Symphony as they guide the audience through 26 songs that are part Tim Burton, part Edgar Allan Poe, and…
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Mariachi Tradición’s 10th Anniversary—a decade of music, culture, and community. Founded in 2015 by Lesslie Nuñez in the Forest Grove School District, this dynamic, audition-based Forest Grove High School ensemble has become a cherished group in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Featuring violins, trumpets, guitars, vihuela, guitarron,…
Join us for this 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. Sponsored by Reser Family Foundation
Sleeping Beauty & New Dreams Celebrating a Decade of Dance OIBA’s Tenth Anniversary Spring Show featuring Sleeping Beauty and a World Premiere by Ye Li! Join us in welcoming back many OIBA alumni for this special event.
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…
The story of composers Chen Yi and Zhou Long is one of love; for each other and for the music that has led them on a remarkable journey from the forced labor camps of the Cultural Revolution to the US. The critical acclaim for their brilliant music is richly deserved, including the Pulitzer Prize for…
Ticket prices are $14.50 – $54.50 or pay what you will with a $10 suggested minimum donation. Oregon Origins Project in partnership with Stelo presents an epic new musical and visual art work depicting the dramatic events of Oregon’s geologic history. Join us for an artistic exploration of the state’s geologic origin stories, including the…