Join Portland Ovations and local Drag Queens for an hour of stories and art! Glamorous expert storytellers use the art of drag to read books and lead craft projects at local bookstores, libraries, and community centers around Portland. This fun, fabulous literary experience fosters learning and play, encouraging children and their caregivers to celebrate all … Read more
Join Portland Ovations and local Drag Queens for an hour of stories and art! Glamorous expert storytellers use the art of drag to read books and lead craft projects at local bookstores, libraries, and community centers around Portland. This fun, fabulous literary experience fosters learning and play, encouraging children and their caregivers to celebrate all … Read more
The music of DakhaBrakha is not only pulsing, beautiful, and rich in ghostly reminiscence, it also invites a deep wake-up call. Join Grammy Award-winning recording artist and composer Eugene Friesen as he sifts through the alluring folk-rock sound of the quartet to uncover the edgy, challenging cultural message beneath. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 5:30 – 6:30 … Read more
This pre-performance lecture traces gospel music’s roots to embarking upon a journey from African American spirituals, hymnody, and choirs of the Black church experience, along with the profound influence on R&B, soul, rock, and hip-hop. Gospel music is not a genre of song, but a powerful testimony of the global pursuit for liberty and justice … Read more
Join Portland Ovations and local Drag Queens for an hour of stories and art! Glamorous expert storytellers use the art of drag to read books and lead craft projects at local bookstores, libraries, and community centers around Portland. This fun, fabulous literary experience fosters learning and play, encouraging children and their caregivers to celebrate all … Read more
Join Portland Ovations and local Drag Queens for an hour of stories and art! Glamorous expert storytellers use the art of drag to read books and lead craft projects at local bookstores, libraries, and community centers around Portland. This fun, fabulous literary experience fosters learning and play, encouraging children and their caregivers to celebrate all … Read more
Join Portland Ovations and local Drag Queens for an hour of stories and art! Glamorous expert storytellers use the art of drag to read books and lead craft projects at local bookstores, libraries, and community centers around Portland. This fun, fabulous literary experience fosters learning and play, encouraging children and their caregivers to celebrate all … Read more
Once Upon a Hill in Maine: The Pedro Tovookan Parris StoryAward-winning and internationally acclaimed storyteller Antonio Rocha brings his newest work, Once Upon a Hill in Maine: The Pedro Tovookan Parris Story, to audiences all over Maine this spring 2026. A story of resilience, Pedro Tovookan Parris was born in Eastern Africa, finding his way to Maine after being … Read more
“A very fun whodunit that strikes contemporary parallels on the way to its grand reveal.” NEW YORK TIMES A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? … Read more
“[Sophia Liu] is a true phenomenon. As soon as she puts her hands on the keyboard, she captivates with a fluid and natural musicality.” CRESCENDO MAGAZINE PROGRAM NOTES BY PHILIP CARLSEN READ WATCH ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Canadian pianist Sophia Liu is quickly emerging among most compelling pianist of her generation. Liu’s “phenomenal virtuosity” … Read more