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Portland Ovations Presents: POP 90 on March 25

Portland Ovations is in production for Portland Ovations Presents: POP 90, a benefit celebration of Ovations’ 90th anniversary year, livestreamed from Merrill Auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25. Packed with performances and Portland celebrities, this live event and virtual gathering is free and open to all. “Our individual and community well-being relies on creating … Read more

Portland Ovations Celebrates 90 Years With Fundraiser This Thursday

It’s almost unheard of for a nonprofit to last 90 years — NINETY YEARS. ALMOST A CENTURY. But here we are talking about Portland Ovations, who just hit that milestone and is celebrating with a massive fundraising event this Thursday, March 25. “Pop 90” is loaded with…everything, honestly. From an exclusive pre-party that lets you … Read more

Virtual conversation on Indigeneity March 3

PORTLAND — Join Portland Ovations, Indigo Arts Alliance and a group of North American Indigenous artists in a sweeping conversation, Seeking Resonance: Toward Being Future Beings, on Wednesday, March 3 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. This gathering looks toward the development of renowned Yup’ik artist and choreographer Emily Johnson’s new multidisciplinary project, “Being Future Being,” … Read more

Indigo Arts Alliance and Portland Ovations present ‘Seeking Resonance: Toward Being Future Beings’

PORTLAND — You’re invited to a free conversation on contemporary art making on Wednesday, March 3 at 4 p.m. via Zoom (RSVP at portlandovations.org). Please join Portland Ovations, Indigo Arts Alliance and a dynamic group of North American Indigenous artists in a sweeping conversation, “Seeking Resonance: Toward Being Future Beings.” This gathering looks toward the … Read more

Maine theater returns to parks and television screens

BANGOR, Maine — Portland Ovations has teamed up with city officials and Ice Dance International to bring shows to a few outdoor parks and skating rinks on Saturday, Feb. 6th, between 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. It’s one of many “Performances in Your Parks” that Portland Ovations has done through the pandemic, including live concerts … Read more

Portland Ovations brings outdoor performances back to Portland

Portland Ovations recently announced the return of Performances in Your Parks. Working closely with the City of Portland to ensure everyone’s health and safety, on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ovations will present four 15-minute outdoor pop up performances by Ice Dance International. Performances include outdoor pop-up shows at The Rink … Read more

Performances in Your Parks, Portland Ovations brings outdoor performances back to Portland

PORTLAND — Portland Ovations is excited to announce the return of Performances in Your Parks. Working closely with the City of Portland to ensure everyone’s health and safety, on Saturday, Feb. 6 between 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Ovations will present four 15-minute outdoor pop up performances by Ice Dance International. Performances include outdoor pop-up … Read more