POV: Blog
Read stories that go behind the scenes of Portland Ovations.
A Q&A with “Mystic Pizza” Screenwriters Perry Howze and Randy Howze
October 21, 2026
By Katelyn Manfre, Director of Community Programs & Partnerships At Ovations, we often say that
Three Exciting Concerts Added to Portland Ovations Season Performing at Live at Madrid’s
October 16, 2026
Amazing melodies, thrilling jazz, and groundbreaking Korean rock fusion have been added to Portland Ovations’
Waves of Tears | Winds of Hope featuring Antonio Rocha
October 2, 2026
By Liz Schildkret, Director of School & Family Programs We’re thrilled to announce a new
Aimée Visits the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
September 25, 2026
By Aimée M. Petrin, Executive & Artistic Director I recently returned from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.
Encounter territory: Immersive VR Experience Free with Portland Ovations
September 1, 2026
Coming soon and free to attend, territory is a new virtual reality project from disability arts organization Kinetic
Why We Chose Madrid’s for POP
August 31, 2026
By Casey Oakes, Associate Director This year, we’re excited to bring POP, Portland Ovations’ annual fundraiser,