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…
Come celebrate PRIDE with Poison Waters as she hosts 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 everyone…
The Pacific Northwest Youth Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Isidore Rudnick, presents a dynamic evening of symphonic jazz. Performing the music of Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, the Modern Jazz Quartet, Mary Lou Williams, Ray Charles, Don Ellis, Wayne Shorter and Charles Mingus, the orchestra both delights and energizes audiences. The orchestra is made up…
Serving as a site for celebration and documentation, artist Alanna Zheng will make portrait photographs of participants, encouraging those navigating trans and gender non-conforming identity experiences to take space. Friends, family, lovers, and everyone in between are invited to be depicted with a portrait sitter and/or witness and celebrate the act of capturing a moment…
Join Friends of Noise and A Beat Happening for a 21 and under music producer, DJ, and MC showcase—all genres, all identity inclusive. Bring your bars, laptops, decks, or whatever you use to shoot your shot! Looking for some chill vibes to pass the time? Look no further cuz this is gonna be it! Friends…
Step into a world of wonder, color, and tradition with Jardin de maravillas, a special dance recital inspired by the heart and soul of Mexico. Our dancers will take you on a journey through the vibrant regions of Mexico, such as Nayarit, Sinaloa and more. Each performance is a story brought to life with beautiful…
Few things in our fractured world bring us together quite like music, connecting us with our shared humanity across borders and time. Premiered by Clara Schumann in 1861 and famous for its fiery “Rondo alla Zingarese” finale, Brahms’s youthful and exuberant Piano Quartet in G Minor transports us to both a young Brahms (he was…
“Congruencies | Trans:form(ed)” is an exhibition that serves and nourishes those who created it as much as those who visit the space. Exhibition programming features ways to invite communities to engage, exchange, learn, grow, and be nourished. Tea Time artist, Jasper Bolen will serve tea to those present at the event and facilitate dialogue using…
World-renowned clarinetist and CMNW Artistic Director Emeritus David Shifrin leads an incredible concert of soaring clarinet favorites. The evening begins with Mozart’s dazzling Clarinet Quintet, a magical display of woodwind virtuosity in the hands of one of the world’s greatest aficionados of the instrument. Equally mesmerizing is Astor Piazzolla’s Le Grand Tango, embodying all the…
Prepare for a collision of two poetic universes. This performance weaves together the grit and social consciousness of Bob Dylan with the haunting, spiritual elegance of Leonard Cohen. Through a curated selection of their most iconic works—from “Blowin’ in the Wind” to “Hallelujah”—this production explores the themes of love, rebellion, and redemption that defined a…
Program Verdi – Prelude to Act I of La Traviata Elgar – Cello Concerto in E minor Yarden Cavenor, cello Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 This program is united by a theme of Tragedy—works that were initially met with disappointment, uncertainty, or misunderstanding at their premieres, yet ultimately became enduring masterpieces of the classical repertoire….