Oregon Symphony honors Portland State Chamber Choir with Schnitzer Wonder Award
by Karen O Donnell Stein May 18, 2021 Share
Portland State Chamber Choir
Portland State University professor Ethan Sperry and the Portland State University Chamber Choir were honored recently by the Oregon Symphony with the Jordan Schnitzer Wonder Award for 2021.
The Schnitzer Wonder Award is given annually to a youth arts organization that builds community through their outstanding work inspiring the next generation of artists and/or student musicians. The Schnitzer Wonder Award was created in 2015 by Jordan Schnitzer to honor his parents, Harold and Arlene Schnitzer, and their commitment to philanthropy, fairness, opportunity, education and creativity as the heart of a strong and vibrant community.
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Singles in Agriculture - On their last night together at the annual convention for singles in agriculture, a resilient young army widow who loves Modern Family and talks to her Pygmy goats, angles for romance with a religious dairy farmer from Oklahoma. Join Bristol Riverside Theatre for a LIVE online production of Singles in Agriculture by Abby Rosebrock. Directed by Amy Kaissarclick here
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The Sorcerer s Apprentice - This enchanting new British musical explores the extraordinary world of a sorcerer and his rebellious daughter, as she discovers the explosive possibilities of her newfound magical powers. Against the backdrop of the Northern Lights, a small town has been pushed to the brink of collapse in a bid for progress and prosperity. To rescue Midgard from certain destruction, father and daughter must heal their relationship and work together. This gripping family-friendly story sees brooms coming to life and love blossoming anew. Acclaimed musical theatre write
January Arts
Items include Almost Paradise, Women of the African Diaspora and Global Art Festival
The Tribune will highlight some gallery openings and other arts happenings in the first edition of each month, coinciding with First Thursday (Jan. 7). Most galleries have reopened with COVID-19 safety protocols and government restrictions, including limited capacities; some require appointments, some have web content. Please check individual websites for details:
• Reminder: Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, 15 N.E. Hancock St., features We Got Each Other s Back by Carlos Motta with Helday de la Cruz, Julio Salgado and Edna Vazquez through Feb. 14. For more: http://www.pica.org. It s part of a long-term documentary project, a three-part multichannel video installation featuring portraits of queer artists and activists in the United States who have been openly undocumented and who have produced work to denounce immigration policies. …
Matt s Picks: Rock in and rock out the New Year in Lane County
Here it is! The end of an unusual year that at once exposed cracks in our civilized foundation and grew grassroots movements that inspired a renewed civil dedication. In that spirit, Lane County s end-of-year events invite joining together to offer a goodbye and to welcome a rebirth. Join the community to ring out the end of a long 2020 that never seemed to begin. And for a full list events, surf to registerguard.com/calendar.
Darline Jackson’s My Band and Paul Biondi at Mac’s Nightclub & Restaurant
Los Angeles City Hall is bathed in red light for the 2015 New Year s Eve celebration at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Don t let the door hit you on the way out, 2020. Ring in 2021 with online parties and countdowns hosted by Snoop Dogg and queens from RuPaul s Drag Race. Attend Grand Park s virtual New Year s Eve fest. Laugh away this year at your pick of comedy shows. Watch online sets from Pink Martini, birthday girl Patti Smith and the Dandy Warhols. Watch the ball drop in NYC all by its lonesome self.
From all of us at LAist, have a safe, socially distant New Year s Eve, and cheers to a better 2021!