Singer, songwriter, music producer, visual artist, and writer Neko Case is the consummate career artist — fearless and versatile, with a fierce work ethic and a constant drive to search deeper within herself for creative growth. “One of America’s best and most ambitious singer-songwriters” (Rolling Stone) and “essentially peerless” (NPR), Case has long been revered…
The City of Beaverton invites you to join us at the 2026 State of the City event this year on Monday, March 2 from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts here in Beaverton. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. attendees are invited to enjoy a free dessert reception and networking with…
Artists play a unique and important role in visual communication. Join The Reser as we celebrate the continuation of our Art of Ecology exhibition series with our featured artists. Throughout the evening, guests are invited to learn more about the research and art displayed, with demonstrations and hands-on activities. OSU artists will host a discussion about the…
Artist talk with Jerri Bartholomew & OSU Fellows: Aliya Jamil, Svea Bruslind, & Vaishnavi Padaki | Saturday, March 7 | 3:30 – 5:00 pm | Free with a reserved ticket. Conserving our environment requires integrating the arts and sciences to re-envision solutions. OSU Professor Emerita, Jerri Bartholomew has fused her art with decades of research…
Step back into the golden age of cinema as The Reser and the Oregon Symphony bring Charlie Chaplin’s timeless genius to life with a live orchestral performance underscoring the enduring classic, The Gold Rush. From his iconic bowler hat and cane to his heartfelt scores and comedic brilliance, Chaplin dazzled audiences as a writer, director,…
With their unique instrumentation—soprano saxophone, alto flute, cello, guitar, and hand percussion—Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin, and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop! The ensemble’s razor-sharp precision is enhanced by jazzy interludes, lightly rumbling percussion motifs, and mesmerizing rhythms.
Join Mic Crenshaw in learning about how emcees and rappers use the art of storytelling by crafting a message with words and rhythm. Crenshaw is a master in the mediums of rap, poetry, spoken word, lyricism, and call and response. Explore how to utilize the time and space of an instrumental beat and rhythm, as…
Sharks have roamed the planet’s waters since before the dinosaurs, but only recently have we begun to understand the lives of these powerful predators in the ocean. Fifty years after Jaws shocked audiences in theaters, we open the National Geographic archives to reveal the true story of 20th-century women leading shark science and dive into…
An intimate concert with grand appeal, Double Vision features two world-class soloists and three legendary composers. Audiences will double their fun with Brahms’s beloved Concerto for Violin and Cello (“Double Concerto”), Mendelssohn’s spirited Symphony No. 4, the “Italian,” and Mozart’s overture to Cosí fan tutte. Beaverton Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to share the stage with…
Teva Oriata proudly presents Te Moana Nui A Hiva, an immersive showcase celebrating the vastness, beauty, and spirit of the ocean. Dive into a world where the deep blue is alive with stories— Polynesian legends of gods and guardians, the wondrous creatures that dwell beneath the waves, and the timeless relationship between our people and…
This powerful program features contemporary works that speak to our collective memory and national identity. Carlos Simon’s music opens the concert with a stirring expression of history, hope, and heart. Pianist Artina McCain returns to perform George Gershwin’s jazz-inflected Piano Concerto in F, a thrilling work of rhythmic vitality and lush romanticism. The evening culminates…
“In The Mood” for swing music? The most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Beaverton for an evening of swing music at the Reser Center For The Arts! On March 17, The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their greatest hits, including “In The Mood”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “American Patrol”,…
Versa-Style Street Dance Company—an ensemble of skilled, diverse Los Angeles–based dancers and educators—brings the vibrant energy of West Coast Hip Hop to the concert stage. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, the company will perform their newest work highlighting LA-born street-dance styles. Founded in 2005 by Jackie “Miss Funk” Lopez and Leigh “Breeze-Lee” Foaad, Versa-Style honors the…