The Oregon International Ballet Academy’s highly-acclaimed rendition of The Nutcracker delivers pure seasonal joy in their 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…
Experience an evening of masterful strings with Mark & Maggie O’Connor! Three-time Grammy winner Mark O’Connor has redefined American string music, blending classical, jazz, and bluegrass into his own signature style. Joined by his wife, violinist Maggie O’Connor, the duo delivers dazzling fiddle tunes and soul-stirring duets that celebrate the depth and beauty of American…
Put on your mittens and scarves and join Portland Cello Project for our annual Winter Holiday show! This full-band program featuring singer Sarah Clarke includes beautiful orchestrations of your favorite festive tunes, as well as the true “classical” classics that have stood the test of time. Come to the hall decked out in your coziest…
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! Featuring live performances with DJ O.G.ONE and Fyütch, New Year count down and ball drop, photobooth, crafts, and more! Don’t miss the prize drawing at 1PM with giveaways including a Hercules DJ Kit ($300 value), Fyütch vinyl,…
Joaquín Turina – Rapsodia Sinfónica Ft. Elija Wilson, piano Aleksandr Glazunov – Saxophone Concerto in E-flat major, Op. 109 Ft. Jacob Peizner, saxophone Henryk Wieniawski – Polonaise de concert No. 1 in D major, Op. 4 Ft. Kaylee Nah, violin Aaron Copland – Three Latin American Sketches W. A. Mozart – Symphony No. 28, K200…
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…
What if all of Beaverton read the same book? Please join us for the signature event of Beaverton City Library’s One Book, One Beaverton, a visit with Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder. Kidder’s most recent book, Rough Sleepers, tells the inspiring story of Dr. Jim O’Connell, a gifted man who invented a community of care for…
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…
ONN’s annual off-series celebration returns with a vibrant, one-night-only performance spotlighting Pan-American musical voices. The program features the world premiere of a new flute concerto by Portland-based composer Giancarlo D’Addona Castro, written for and performed by ONN Executive Director and celebrated flutist Adam Eccleston. The evening also includes festive and expressive works by Freddy Vilches…
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…