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Lake Oswego Art Council’s Gallery Reopens with New Photography Exhibition
Lake Oswego, OR. The Lake Oswego Art Council's public gallery is reopening to the public on February 23rd. There's a new exhibition features photographs from four photographers called "Visions of 4." The photo seen above is in the exhibit. It's called Cape Kiwanda by...
Finding the Funny in a Covid-Safe Valentine’s Day
A Lifestyle story. Portland, OR. Some singles put romance on hold to avoid Covid-19, but Isabel Klein just went on 52 dates—a date a week for a year. “I dated through the pandemic and did NOT get COVID! Take that Covid!” Klein exclaimed. “It was a simple screening...
‘Our House’ Plans Virtual Gala to Celebrate and Raise Needed Funds
Portland, OR. Poison Waters (on left, posing with Tracy Curtis) will take her enthusiasm online this year for the 'Our House' Virtual Gala. Organizers encourage supporters to step back in time and tune in for an MTV-esque online event set in the ‘80s. The free benefit...
Nonprofit Ride Connection Provides Vaccination Transportation for Seniors and Disabled Community
Portland, OR. Ride Connection continues to serve older adults and people with disabilities by connecting them to the essential services during the Covid-19 pandemic. Most recently, this has included accessible transit to vaccine appointments. The nonprofit is also...
Austrian-born conductor David Danzmayr is Oregon Symphony’s New Music Director
Portland, OR. After a four year search and evaluation of over 700 possible music professionals, the Oregon Symphony announced that Austrian-born conductor David Danzmayr will serve as its next Music Director. Regarded as a gifted conductor, Oregon Symphony describes...
Funny Super Bowl Ad Raises Awareness and $1 Million for Out of Work Bartenders
Portland, OR. Three celebrity distillery owners are joining forces in a Superbowl ad to raise awareness for the nonprofit, Another Round, Another Rally. Aviation American Gin owner Ryan Reynolds, DeLeón Tequila Owner Sean Combs (P Diddy), and David Beckham of Haig...
6th Annual Portland Winter Light (non)Festival Lights Up Rose City
Portland, OR. The Portland Winter Light Festival is taking on an entirely new form this year to safely reflect our current pandemic reality. Instead of a large, centralized festival event, the 6th annual festival has modest pop-up light art installations throughout...
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What a Feeling – It’s a Flashdance Blast From the Past
Portland, March 22nd, 2013. This spring, the Keller Auditorium will be awash with memories for fans of the move: Flashdance. Portland Opera's Broadway Across American Series will feature the touring company of the musical based on the film. It's the story of...
Pink Martini and Joshua Bell in Oregon Symphony 2013/2014 Season Line-up
Portland, March 13th, 2013. The Oregon Symphony is announcing its new season. Music Director Carlos Kalmar explained, "This season is a wonderful mixture of well known audience favorites and innovative, adventurous new pieces. It may just be the most exciting season...
For Portland Opera’s New Broadway Across America Season Anything Goes
The new season information is out and so are the photos. In October, it's Roundabout Theatre Company's ANYTHING GOES. It features Ryan Steer, Bobby Pestka, Rachel York, Jeremy Benton, Kristopher Thompson-Bolden (Photo Credit: © Joan Marcus, 2012.) Here's the link for...
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Union Gospel Mission Goes Mobile for Upcoming Operation Overcoat
Portland, OR. This year the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) will move its annual event - Operation Overcoat - "from one big downtown event, to distributing winter gear and meals all over the city in partnership with other non-profits and local churches," according to...
Cascade AIDS Project Gears up for Modified AIDS Walk Northwest
Portland, OR. Supporters can sign up online for this year's AIDS Walk which is scheduled for September 12th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the walk will take place wherever participants are. Following the virtual program, participants will choose a suggested walking...
Play It Forward Foundation Removes Barriers for Young Musicians
Portland, OR. Most piano teachers and students aren't able to sit side-by-side these days; they're learning via zoom. That's the case with the young teachers at the Play It Forward Foundation. It was originally established by famous Portland pianist Michael Allen...
The French American International School Raises Over $200,000 at Virtual Gala
Portland, OR. Learning at home with a laptop is likely to become "de rigueur." The French American International School (FAIS), which recently raised over $200,000 at its virtual fundraising event, will be starting the school year with a comprehensive distance...
Guide Dogs for the Blind Builds Community
Boring, Oregon. Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) celebrated its annual Oregon Fun Day event in a new way this year, with a virtual Fun Week for members of the nonprofit’s community of volunteers, clients, and employees. In past years, the event was a single, themed day...
Portland’s “Books to Prisoners” Efforts Continue Despite Pandemic
Portland, OR. Within walking distance of Portland Community College's Cascade campus off of Killingsworth Ave, you may come across a sidewalk decorated with raised fists, demands for justice, and more. This sits just outside of the Dismantle, Change, Build Center...
Focus on Youth Finds Joy on Sunflower Farm
Portland, OR. The Sunflower Farm, an organic garden hosted by the nonprofit Focus on Youth, has expanded exponentially this summer, despite losing the support of its houseless youth volunteers. Founder Donna Lee Holmes said she was amazed at the willingness of the...
Portland Center Stage Community Voices Project Will Bring Art Straight to Your Home
Portland, OR. As social distancing mandates continue throughout the U.S., places like theaters face the dilemma of relying on audience presence to deliver art and performance. Portland Center Stage (PCS) at The Armory, is trying something new called The Community...
Bridge Meadows Intergenerational Communities Change Gears
Portland, OR. The Bridge Meadows model is an intergenerational neighborhood where adoptive families of youth formerly in foster care bond with their older neighbors. The nonprofit has had to dramatically alter its operations due to the pandemic. “In our community,...
Centro Latino Americano Provides Rent Assistance and Language Accessibility
Portland, OR. Centro Latino Americano (“Centro”) is helping the Latino community connect to and navigate necessary resources such as healthcare, housing, food, mental health support, language accessibility, and anything else community members need during the pandemic....
