In celebration of their 20th Anniversary, ISing Choir will perform the West Coast premiere of “To Shiver the Sky,” a musical journey celebrating the spirit of exploration and mankind’s quest to conquer the heavens. This monumental oratorio on the history of flight, composed by Grammy Award winner Christopher Tin, will be performed under the direction…

Welcome to the Annual Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational Church of Acceptance – where all faiths are welcome because, let’s face it, they’ll believe anything! But this year’s celebration has a twist: none of the scheduled acts have arrived. Now, the three quick-witted and resourceful members of the Reduced Shakespeare…

The Oregon International Ballet Academy’s highly-acclaimed rendition of The Nutcracker delivers pure seasonal joy, in There performances again this year at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. A beloved holiday tradition, this production “melds the charm and childhood joy of student dancers with stunning appearances from the school’s top performers and from surprise guest…

Mark O’Connor began his creative journey at the feet of American fiddling legend Benny Thomasson, and the iconic French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Today, he has melded these influences into a new American classical music, and is perpetuating his vision of an American School of String Playing. Mr. O’Connor has won three Grammys, seven CMA…

In the fall of 2006 a group of 9 cellists got on stage at Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge to perform western classical music in an informal setting. Many of the cellists that night thought that was a fun one-off gig. But the energy of the night carried on, and Portland Cello Project quickly evolved into…

A Holiday Extravaganza featuring the All-Star Horns and guest vocalists Barbara Ayars and Thea Enos — 2 shows — 2 PM &  5 PM “It’s a Tony Starlight Christmas” has been a Pacific Northwest holiday tradition for the last seventeen years, and this December it is once again being performed exclusively on the stage of…

Step into an unforgettable evening where the sweeping rhythms and vibrant energy of the ballroom unfold. Portland Chamber Orchestra’s Grand Ballroom Carnaval celebrates the rich traditions of ballroom dance, brought to life through the music of legendary composers—from the timeless sophistication of Beethoven and the waltzing charm of Strauss to the passionate tango flair of…

We are excited to invite families with young children to ring in the New Year at The Reser! Join us on December 31st from 11am – 2pm. This event is intended for families with children 10 years old and younger. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

CMNW is proud to present one of the most tremendous chamber music tours of the season: the superstar trio of seven-time Grammy Award-winning bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer, genre-crossing Kentucky-born violinist Tessa Lark, and electrifying cellist Joshua Roman. The ensemble will perform everything from Bach to Meyer’s own string trios, plus some new music written especially…

Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Starring band members David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth (along with their incredible touring musicians), the live performance was…

Divinity Roxx stands out as a transformative and inspiring figure in the music industry, known for her extraordinary bass playing and dynamic artistry. Her illustrious career includes touring with 5-time Grammy award-winning bassist Victor Wooten, and serving as the bassist and Musical Director for Beyoncé, where she captivated global audiences and helped to elevate the…

We are proud to welcome the legendary Sweet Honey in the Rock back to Portland. These matriarchs of musical resistance return to The Reser stage for a powerful evening of collaborative artistry, joined by the award-winning Portland vocal ensemble Resonance Ensemble. Renowned for their soaring harmonies, spiritual grounding, and unwavering calls for justice, Sweet Honey…