Communities across the world are experimenting with new ways to live in the midst of a global climate crisis and persistent environmental change. Filmmaker, anthropologist, and National Geographic Explorer Alizé Carrère guides a journey to the floating gardens of Bangladesh, the ice pyramids of India, and the latest menu items (invasive species) at U.S. restaurants….
Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. He is the Artistic Director of the historic Newport Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. McBride is also a respected educator and advocate for youth, and serves as Artistic…
Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show based in Portland, Or. 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 producing engaging, spirited, and genuine live and listening experiences for…
In the village of Shibgonj, a sudden death throws everything into disarray. The revered Boro Shordar is gone, and in his place his brother, Mridha, seizes not only his power but also his wife. The events force to push Boro Shordar’s tormented son, Dorpon, to the brink. His father’s memory, his mother’s shocking remarriage, and…
In a world that moves at a crazy pace, we often rush forward, barely pausing to reflect on what has brought us to this moment. The Portland Sage Singers have traversed many miles in our lives, and we love the songs that have accompanied us through both the joys and sorrows of growing into elderhood….
All are invited to be part of the “Congruencies | Trans:form(ed)” community, where embodied understanding of transformation is recognized as a shared human condition. Featured in the Open Mic will be a performance by artist b gunn inspired by Tania Bruguera’s socially engaged performance piece “Tatlin’s Whisper #6” (Havana Version). “Congruencies | Trans:form(ed)” is encouraging…
Pink Martini is back with the all-new show that brings triple the joy! Come see Thomas Lauderdale’s globe-trotting “little orchestra” as you’ve never seen them before. Featuring three of the band’s favorite singers and long-time collaborators, the Pink Martini All-Stars tour conjures up a mix of old favorites and new treats, glittering with the band’s…
“Congruencies | Trans:form(ed)” is composed of many individual and collective efforts, and creative spirits. Join in the conversation with exhibiting artists LB Buchan, Daren Todd, and Tabitha Nikolai and exhibition guest curator Master Artist Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr. In The Lab, FREE with ticketed RSVP. Learn more about Congruencies | Trans:form(ed) IMAGE: LB Buchan, Tabitha…
Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on a new choreographic journey, sparked…
Join Oregon Ballet Theatre for an exclusive fundraising performance and glittering reception to celebrate the end of an amazing season, and the retirement of beloved OBT Principal Dancer Brian Simcoe. This one-time-only event will feature highlights from OBT’s recent seasons, including excerpts from Ben Stevenson’s Dracula, Christopher Stowell’s The Sleeping Beauty, Dani Rowe’s Princess and…
“Congruencies | Trans:form(ed)” is composed of many individual and collective efforts, and creative spirits. Join in the conversation with exhibiting artists b gunn, Jasper Bolen, and Alanna Zheng and exhibition guest curator Master Artist Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr. In The Lab, FREE with ticketed RSVP. Learn more about Congruencies | Trans:form(ed) IMAGE: Congruencies | Trans:form(ed)…
An evening of contrast, beauty, and reflection, Echoes of Life brings together the brilliance of classical ballet and the searching voice of contemporary creation. The program opens with Paquita (Act III), a dazzling celebration of classical ballet technique and virtuosity. Rooted in the grand tradition of 19th-century ballet, this iconic work showcases precision, elegance, and…