Inspiring a curious and imaginative community where the experience of the performing arts is a vital part of everyday life.
This video series is captioned. Tiny Bill, a little Black boy, doesn't like being small. His grandfather takes Tiny Bill under his wing and teaches him - and the audience - about his musical heritage and that size isn't everything, especially if you can make a big sound! Through the story of Tiny Bill, Samuel…
This event will be captioned and ASL interpreted. Come hang with musician, singer, and storyteller Samuel James as he shares a behind the scenes glimpse at his "Story of Tiny Bill McGraw". You can expect many guitars, some harmonica jams, and double finger snaps. It goes without saying that he’ll also play a few improvised…
Portland Ovations Presents the launch of our 90th year Celebrate with us at our dynamic virtual benefit featuring Artists, Auctions, & Performancesstreamed to you LIVE from the Merrill Auditorium stage. The mainstage event will be emceed by business leader and performance poet Kerem Durdag & Sara Juli, renowned dance maker and comedian. Joining them are our Ovations’ hosts, Mary Allen…