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Welcome to the second
full season of Portland’5
Presents!
Before we dive into the year
ahead, we’d like to take a
moment to reflect on some
of our favorite moments from
last year’s inaugural season.
Highlights include a concert
with beloved Americana
artists Béla Fleck & Abigail
Washburn, a series of inspi-
rational National Geographic
Live lectures, and an evening
of games withThe Price is Right Live. We partnered
with Chamber Music Northwest to bring top-tier
classical artists to our venues and collaborated with
PDX Jazz to present Grammy-award winning artists
Spanish Harlem Orchestra and Tiempo Libre.
In 2016, we launched our Educational Outreach
Program bringing nearly 5,000 students to the Arlene
Schnitzer Concert Hall for no-cost performances by
Mariachi Sol de Mexico and BlackViolin, and reaching
nearly 1,000 students with in-school performances.
This season, we’ll offer even more performances
featuring Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and the return
of Black Violin.
The 2016–2017 season will see the return and ex-
pansion of some of our programming, including a
concert series with Chamber Music Northwest, five
National Geographic Live lectures, and the return of
Shaping Sound with a brand-new visual expression
of sound through dance. New shows include the
interactive play Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, Re-
gional Mexican super group Los Tigres del Norte,
GRAMMY®
Award-winning sextet Eighth Blackbird,
and our most diverse Music on Main lineup ever!
If you attended our performances last season, we
thank you for your support. If this is your first time
with us, welcome. We look forward to seeing you
at the theater!
Robyn Williams
Executive Director
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12 Music on Main
14 Concerts
24 Film
26 National Geographic Live
30 Theater & Comedy
34 Dance
39 Educational Outreach Program
40 Free Events
42 Venue Information
46 Calendar
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Avi Avital and
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CLASSICAL
PORTLAND’5 PRESENTS
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EMERSON STRING QUARTET
Sat, October 1 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
Presented in partnership
with Chamber Music Northwest
One of the most acclaimed ensembles in the world, the
Emerson String Quartet has won nine GRAMMY®
Awards,
three Gramophone Awards, the Avery Fisher Prize, and
more with their unparalleled virtuosity and are hailed as
“one of the most impressive of American string quartets”
by The New York Times.
Chamber Music Northwest and Portland’5 Centers for the
Arts join forces to present the Emerson String Quartet
and an evening of music by Eastern European masters.
Featuring Dvorák’s String Quartet No. 11 in C Major,
Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 10 in A-flat Major, and
Tchaikovsky’s String Quartet No. 3 in E-flat Minor, this
concert will showcase the vibrant quartet.
$30–$50
AKROPOLIS REED QUINTET
WINNINGSTAD THEATRE
The stunning young Akropolis Reed Quintet combines both
contemporary and traditional music for an outstanding
concert of music spanning the course of four centuries.
Founded in 2009, the Akropolis is the first ever wind en-
semble to win the prestigious Fischoff Gold Medal, and are
helping to expand the genre of reed quintet music by com-
missioning more than 25 works to date. Chamber Music
Northwest and Portland’5 Centers for the Arts present
their unique “Under the Influence,” which weaves a rich
tapestry of sound exploring how contemporary influences
have inspired works through the ages. Their program will
include Gershwin’s delightful An American in Paris and other
new takes on works byTonTer Doest, Baroque composer
Rameau and more—all as you’ve never heard them before.
$30–$50
“... with musicians like
this there must be some
hope for humanity.”
–The Times (London)
“The quintet plays with imagination,
infallible musicality, and huge vitality.”
–Fanfare Magazine
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CLASSICAL
EDGAR MEYER
AND THE DOVER QUARTET
Fri, October 28 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
The incomparable GRAMMY®
Award-winner, internationally re-
nowned composer, and bassist Edgar Meyer returns to Portland
with the acclaimed Dover Quartet. Meyer has been lauded as “the
most remarkable virtuoso” in the history of the bass, and his past
collaborations with ChrisThile,Yo-Yo Ma, JamesTaylor, and Goat
Rodeo have spanned every imaginable genre of music.The dynamic
Dover Quartet, previous CMNW Protégé Project artists, have
been called “the young American string quartet of the moment.”
Don’t miss out on this incredible concert featuring works by
Mozart, Dvorák,
and Meyer
himself. These
five musicians
will astound you
with their incred-
ible mastery of
the music!
$30–$50
CALIDORE STRING QUARTET
Thurs, November 10 • 7:30pm
WINNINGSTAD THEATRE
Hailed as “the epitome of confidence and finesse” by
Gramophone Magazine, the young Calidore String
Quartet has established an international reputa-
tion for its passionate performances. Calidore has
won grand prizes in virtually all of the major U.S.
chamber music competitions, and aims to present
performances that share the passion and joy of the
string quartet chamber music repertoire. Chamber
Music Northwest and Portland’5 Centers for the
Arts are proud to present this amazing young
string quartet performing works by Haydn, Men-
delssohn, and a piece written specifically for them
by GRAMMY®
Award and Pulitzer Prize winner
Caroline Shaw.
$32.50
Hailed by The NewYorkTimes for his “exquisitely sensitive playing” and
“stunning agility,” GRAMMY®
nominated mandolinist Avi Avital is one of
the world’s most exciting and adventurous musicians. Acclaimed by The
Wall Street Journal for its “masterly nuanced... gutsy and earthy sound,”
the remarkable Dover Quartet join forces with Avital to perform a diverse
array of music including a pieces by Georgian composerTsintsadze, J. S.
Bach, and contemporary composer David Bruce in this rousing concert.
Don’t miss these incredible young musicians who are building a fresh
legacy for the mandolin and string quartet through virtuosic performance
in a range of genres.You will be amazed by everything the mandolin and
string quartet can do!
$30–$50
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AVI AVITAL AND THE DOVER QUARTET
Wed, February 15 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
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John Cleese
Il Divo
Boyz II Men
Storm Large
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016, 7:30 PM
The Shanghai Acrobats
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of China
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016, 7:30 PM
Renée Fleming
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016, 7:30 PM
Boyz II Men
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016, 7:30 PM
The Legend of Zelda:
Symphony of the
Goddesses – Master Quest
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016, 7:30 PM
The Music of David Bowie
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016, 7:30 PM
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016, 7:30 PM
Itzhak Perlman Recital
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016, 7:30 PM
The Capitol Steps
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016, 7:30 PM
Raiders of the Lost Ark
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2016, 7:30 PM
Il Divo: Amor & Pasión
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2016, 7:30 PM
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016, 4 PM
Gospel Christmas
It’s a Wonderful Life
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2016, 3 PM & 7 PM
Comfort and Joy:
A Classical Christmas
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2016, 7:30 PM
Ode to Joy:
New Year’s Celebration
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017, 7:30 PM
Nadja and the Four Seasons
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017, 7:30 PM
A Storm Large Valentine
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017, 7:30 PM
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017, 7:30 PM
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ANGEL ROMERO
WITH ELIOT FISK
Fri, November 18 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
with Portland Classic Guitar 2016 -2017
William Jenks - Artistic Director
World-renowned classical guitarists and frequent collaborators
Angel Romero and Eliot Fisk come together for one incredible
performance.
Hailed for his superior artistry as the Spanish maestro of the
guitar, Angel Romero’s eminence in the music world as soloist
and conductor is heralded by audiences and critics alike. One
of the most sought-after musicians of his generation, Angel
Romero has appeared in the major cultural centers throughout
the world including those of London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna,
Madrid, Munich, Zurich, Chicago, Los Angles and NewYork,
among others. Regardless of his role on stage, his driving inten-
sity and flawless control mark him as a true master of the arts.
Guitarist Eliot Fisk is known worldwide as a charismatic
performer famed for his adventurous and virtuosic repertoire.
He is also celebrated for his willingness to take art music into
unusual venues (schools, senior centers, and even logging
camps and prisons!). After nearly 50 years before the public
he remains as his mentor Andres Segovia once wrote, “at
the top line of our artistic world.”
$30–$35
PABLO SÁINZ VILLEGAS
Fri, January 20 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
The soul of the Spanish guitar runs in Pablo Villegas’s
blood. Born and raised in La Rioja, Spain—the country
with unique and deep ties to his chosen instrument—Vil-
legas is known for a sound so rich and full that it does not
need amplification, and distinguished by performances
as charismatic as they are intimate.With his singing tone
and consummate technique, his interpretations conjure
the passion, playfulness, and drama of his homeland’s
rich musical heritage, routinely drawing comparisons
with such legendary exponents of his instrument as
Andrés Segovia.
At just 15 he won the Andrés Segovia Award, launching a
succession of international wins that include Gold Medal
at the inaugural Christopher Parkening International Guitar
Competition. The first guitarist to win El Ojo Crítico,
Spain’s top classical music honor, Villegas also became
the youngest of his generation to appear with the New
York Philharmonic, in an auspicious debut under the
late Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos at Avery Fisher Hall. He
has since performed for both the Dalai Lama and the
Spanish royal family, and it was he who gave the world
premiere of Rounds, the first composition for guitar by
five-time Academy Award-winner JohnWilliams. A born
communicator, the guitarist explains: “Music is a social
tool, and opening people’s hearts, and helping them
connect to the inner life of the emotions, is my mission.”
$30–$50
Knighted by his native Spain for his extraordinary
international musical career, Angel Romero “plays with
such grace and elegance it’s almost as though he’s
dancing tango with his guitar.”
–Guitar World
American Eliot Fisk, “a master classical guitarist in his
prime” Seen and Heard International, “plays guitar with
energy, intensity and precision” and “a fine balance of
focused introspection and incendiary virtuosity.”
–The New York Times
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LOS ROMEROS WITH ANGEL ROMERO
Fri, March 10 • 7:30pm
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Over half a century after walking onto the world stage as the first classical guitar quartet,The Romeros continue
to be a veritable institution in the world of classical music, dazzling countless audiences and winning the raves
of reviewers worldwide.
Known to millions as “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” the Romeros were founded by the legendary Celedonio
Romero with his sons Celin, Pepe and Angel in 1958. Today, the quartet consists of the second (Celin & Pepe)
and third generations (Lito & Celino). To have so many virtuosi of the same instrument in one family is unique
in the world of musical performance, and in the realm of the classical guitar it is absolutely without precedent.
“Collectively, they are the only classical guitar quartet of real stature in the world today; in fact, they virtually
invented the format,” praised The NewYorkTimes in an extensive feature article. “One of the enduring mysteries
of musical talent is how skills seem to flow genetically from musical parent to musical child. In the Romero
family the flow has been swift and unimpeded.The virtuosity of the four Romeros was uniformly solid and finely
considered, as if these techniques had derived from a single mold.”
Celebrating their fifty-fifth anniversary, the season will include tours in Asia, Europe, South America and the
United States. The Romeros will also be presenting special concerts and festivals in memory of the 100th
an-
niversary of patriarch Celedonio Romero. As the family says, “the spirit of the quartet is him; all our concerts
now pay homage to him.”
$20–$50
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CLASSICAL
EIGHTH BLACKBIRD WITH BONNIE “PRINCE” BILLY
Wed, May 3 • 7:30pm
The centerpiece of the program by four-time GRAMMY®
Award winning sextet Eighth Black-
bird is Murder Ballades, a work by composer Bryce Dessner. Best known as the guitarist
for the indie rock band The National, he writes that “when Eighth Blackbird asked me for a
piece, I immediately knew what to do: let great American folk music inspire a great Ameri-
can new music ensemble. The ‘murder ballad’ has its roots in a European tradition, in which
grisly details of bloody homicides are recounted through song. When this tradition came to
America, it developed its own vernacular, with stories and songs being told and retold over
the generations. In Murder Ballades I reexamine several of these old songs, allowing them
to inspire my own music.”
The music of singer-songwriter Will Oldham, aka Bonnie “Prince” Billy, has been linked to
Americana, folk, roots, country, punk, and indie rock, and Will himself has been described
as an “Appalachian post-punk solipsist” with a voice that is “a fragile sort of warble frittering
around haunted melodies in the American folk or country tradition.” He joins the ‘birds once
again to perform a set of original songs, along with Frederic Rzewski’s iconic ComingTogether
a touchstone piece of classical music’s young, underground, independently minded set. The
text for this piece is taken directly from a letter written by Attica Prison inmate Sam Melville
in 1971, only months before the riots which he helped organized and that led to his death,
and trace a descent from self control into madness.
$26–$36
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“Their ability to synchro-
nize in absolute lockstep
was, in a word, amazing.”
–Chicago Tribune
“The sextet Eighth
Blackbird is simply the
most exciting force for
new music on the concert
stage today.”
–Cincinnati.com
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JULY 6
ORQUESTRA PACIFICO
TROPICAL
JULY 13
LOGAN BRILL
JULY 20
KATHRYN CLAIRE
AND BIG BRIDGES
JULY 27
GARCIA BIRTHDAY
BAND
AUGUST 3
EYELIDS
AUGUST 10
THE YACHTSMEN
AUGUST 17
MARY FLOWER
AND THE BBQ BOYS
AUGUST 24
RED BARAAT
AUGUST 31
REDRAY FRAZIER
AND MIC CRENSHAW
SEPTEMBER 7
PEPE AND THE
BOTTLE BLONDES
Music on Main is back for its
11th
year and better than ever!
Our annual free outdoor concert series
is growing and now includes a total of
ten performances featuring local and
national bands. Kick back and relax in
the sun with dinner and drinks from
the ArtBar & Bistro, or grab a partner
and hit the dance floor. Either way
you choose, Music on Main promises
to be a great way to spend a breezy
summer night in downtown Portland!
July 6
ORQUESTRA PACIFICO
TROPICAL 1
The ecstatic thump, rumble, and sheer
brilliance of Coastal Columbia rhythms
collide with the psychedelic guitar
exploration of the Peruvian rainfor-
est to create electrifyingly infectious
‘50s, ‘60s, & ‘70s cumbias. Orques-
tra Pacifico Tropical brings the house
down, inspiring crowds in the clubs
and forests of the Pacific Northwest
into a blistering dance frenzy.
July 13
LOGAN BRILL 2
After turning heads with her explosive
performance at the 2015 Stagecoach
Festival, modern country star Logan
Brill sailed onto Rolling Stone’s list
of Top 10 New Country Artists You
Need to Know. With strong country
roots and an influence of blues, folk,
and rock, this Nashville native is one
contemporary country star you won’t
want to miss.
July 20
KATHRYN CLAIRE
AND BIG BRIDGES 3
Kathryn Claire exhibits a luscious style
that seems all her own, blending tra-
ditional folk style and contemporary
acoustic guitar with charisma and
grace into soulful melodies. In col-
laboration with Big Bridges, the brain-
child of Japanese rock guitaristTakashi
O’hashi, Claire joins a host of Portland
musicians to create a collection of
songs carrying a thematic thread of
international travel and relocation that
echoes the cross-cultural nature of
the band.
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JULY 27
GARCIA BIRTHDAY
BAND 4
Garcia Birthday Band’s veteran mu-
sicians bring solid chops, tight ar-
rangements, and fine harmonies to
celebrate the vast repertoire of Jerry
Garcia and the Grateful Dead. Always
sure to raise the roof and keep the
dance floor rockin’, hoppin’, and shakin’,
Garcia Birthday Band brings to life the
good ole’ vibes that were contagious
‘on tour’ back in the day!
August 3
EYELIDS 5
Portland super group Eyelids have
soared to the top of the Pacific North-
west music scene, earning a spot in
Willamette Week’s list of Best New
Bands in 2015 and 2016 and featured
on NPR’s SongsWe Love with their hit
“Psych #1”. Eyelids’ psych-pop stylings
feature sparkling guitars and aching
harmonies in tunes that are seriously
catchy, haunting, and uniquely their
own.
August 10
THE YACHTSMEN 6
Jazzy, funky, and vocally lush, The
Yachtsmen embody the kind of laid-
back, hedonistic “lifestyle music” that
lends itself to balmy happy hours on
the beach. The Yachtsmen put their
own unique stamp on 70’s “yacht
rock” with danceable, club-rocking
music and high-energy renditions of
classic songs, perfect for an evening of
spirited and well-meaning hedonism.
August 17
MARY FLOWER AND
THE BBQ BOYS 7
When award-winning fingerpicking
guitarist, singer, and songwriter Mary
Flower teams up with the joyous and
upbeat blues stylings of the BBQ
Boys, the perfect blend of jug band
and swing is born. Flower’s honey-
and-whiskey voice provides an ideal
melodic accompaniment to the ec-
lectic arrangements of the BBQ Boys
for a toe-tapping and partner-swinging
good time.
August 24
RED BARAAT 8
Red Baraat is a pioneering eight-piece
band from Brooklyn, New York that
merges hard driving North Indian
Bhangra with elements of go-go,
rock, and jazz. Fueled by three master
rhythm makers, the muscle of horns,
a raucous guitar and a booming sousa-
phone, it’s no wonder NPR famously
dubbed Red Barrat “the best party
band in years.”
August 31
REDRAY FRAZIER AND
MIC CRENSHAW 9
Performing individual sets and as a
duo, Redray Frazier and Mic Crenshaw
come to the stage for an unforgettable
evening of soul meets hip-hop. Frazier
delivers a seamless flow of rock, folk,
and blues style in one unique sound
that ignites the spirit, while Crenshaw
effortlessly spits rhymes over a me-
nagerie of horns, drums, and keys in
a collective of juicy jams and skillful
rhymes.
September 7
PEPE AND THE
BOTTLE BLONDES 10
Echoing the indulgence of 1950’s
nightclub chic, Pepe and the Bottle
Blondes is an eclectic, ‘Copacabana
style’ ensemble of saxophones,
congas and percussion, trumpets,
and three-part harmonies. A visually
arresting performance, Pepe and the
Bottle Blondes blends dance, opera,
and musical theatre with original song-
writing and comedic wit to deliver a
fresh and innovative performance not
to be missed.
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DAVID BENOIT
Fri, July 15 • 7:30pm
WINNINGSTAD THEATRE
Since launching his recording career in 1977, David
Benoit’s expansive career as a contemporary jazz
pianist and composer has included over 25 solo
recordings. His ’80s releases This Side Up, Freedom
at Midnight and the GRAMMY®
-nominated Every
Step of the Way are considered influential genre
classics. Among his other GRAMMY®
nominations
are those for Best Instrumental Composition (for
Dad’s Room, from 1999’s Professional Dreamer )
and Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance (for the
GRP All-Star Big Band). His prolific output since 2000
includes several prominent Charlie Brown related
projects (including Here’s To You, Charlie Brown: 50
GreatYears and the star-studded 40Years: A Charlie
Brown Christmas) that reflect his lifelong passion
for the music of original Peanuts composer Vince
Guaraldi and solidify Benoit’s role as his musical heir.
Benoit has also released the Billboard Contemporary
Jazz charting albums Fuzzy Logic, Right Here, Right
Now, Full Circle and Heroes, which paid homage to
the pianist’s top jazz and pop influences.
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LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE
Fri, August 19 • 8:00pm
Los Tigres del Norte is a renowned norteño-band started by Jorge Hernández, his brothers, and a cousin. They began
recording after moving to San Jose, California in the late 1960’s. They have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and
were named as one of “The 30 Most Influential Latin Artists of All Time” by Billboard Magazine.
In the diverse world of Latin music, there is the Regional Mexican genre and Los Tigres del Norte are the undisputed
legends of the genre. In a cover profile on the group, Billboard Magazine declared the family of musicians as, “the most
influential regional Mexican group in the United States…LosTigres del Norte are not just another popular musical act….
Instead, they’re widely viewed as the voice of the people.” The group has received countless Platinum records and
numerous awards—including multiple 7 GRAMMY®
and 7 LATIN GRAMMYS®
, the Latin Recording Academy’s Lifetime
Achievement Award, and The Hispanic Heritage “Legends” Award at The Kennedy Center. Milestones for the band in
recent years have included headlining Mexico’s historic bicentennial celebration; the release of the first MTV Unplugged
album dedicated to the Regional Mexican genre, “MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres del Norte & Friends,” headlining the
Camino Americano Immigration March and Concert at the National Mall in Washington D.C., and inclusion in People en
Espanol’s 2015 list of the world’s ‘most influential’ Latino figures. They have also donated performances for the USO,
to entertain military personnel overseas.Even after an unrivaled four-decade career, Los Tigres continues to be at the
forefront of Latin music popularity.
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BEBEL GILBERTO DUO
Fri, September 30 • 7:30pm
WINNINGSTAD THEATRE
World-renowned singer-songwriter
Bebel Gilberto, who has earned multiple
GRAMMY®
nominations over the course
of her career, has captivated fans and
earned media acclaim worldwide with
her trademark electronic bossa nova,
taking over clubs around the world and
positioning Bebel as one of the top-selling
Brazilian artists in the U.S. since the ‘60s.
Gilberto’s penchant for sonically transport-
ing listeners to Brazil, with bright, incan-
descent bossa nova-infused melodies,
lyrics about love, and a lilting performance
style has earned her raves for her live
performances.
$38
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“Bebel Gilberto has taken on
traditional bossa nova rhythms
and infused it with her trade-
mark alluring vocals to create a
hypnotic new sound.”
–NPR
“Atmosphere is everything
to this music, and it’s an at-
mosphere that creates a cozy
realm between the retro and the
fashionable, and between Brazil
and international clubland.”
SIMPLY THREE
Sun, October 9 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
The electrifying trio of Glen McDaniel, Nick Villalobos, and Zack Clark, to-
gether known as SimplyThree, has been captivating audiences worldwide
with high-octane performances since 2010. Acclaimed as “having what
it takes” (Boston Philharmonic) and “highly imaginative and well played”
(Maine Today), Simply Three continues to receive praise for their ability
to impress listeners with a multitude of genres that span from Puccini
and Gershwin to artists such as Adele, Coldplay, and Michael Jackson.
By reshaping convention through this style of genre hopping, the trio
continues to seek the true essence of classical crossover with original
works as well as innovative arrangements that showcase their technical
virtuosity and heartfelt musicality.
With an ever-growing online popularity, SimplyThree is creating a renewed
excitement for instrumental music through inventive music videos that
have captured the hearts of millions ofYouTube viewers across the globe.
Furthermore, their works have gained great critical recognition by publi-
cations such as The Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, and RyanSeacrest.
com, as well as mainstream artists themselves. Chart-topping rockers
OneRepublic praised SimplyThree’s version of their hit single “Counting
Stars,” exclaiming they “LOVE this ‘Counting Stars’ cover!” Additionally,
GRAMMY®
-nominated R&B sensation Janelle Monáe proclaimed the trio’s
project of her hit singles “Cold War” and “Tightrope” to be “an honor”
while making it a highlighted feature of her personal website.
SimplyThree has old school training but a new school sound.Their quest
to look beyond the scope of possibility has led them to collaborate with
some of the world’s most creative musicians, including Kellindo Parker
(Janelle Monáe) and Jeff Smith (M-Pact), in hopes of creating a new,
fresh genesis for string playing.With this, the trio is able to merge shows
into a unique synergy of thrilling performances and tone-rich sounds not
soon to be forgotten.
$25–$35

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MARIACHI VARGAS DE TECALITLÁN
It is no mistake that Mariachi Vargas deTecalitlán is esteemed as the foremost
mariachi orchestra in the world. Five generations of talented and dedicated
mariachi musicians are responsible for the creation of a uniquely Mexican
national sound, upwards of 200 film features, and many priceless recordings.
Each MariachiVargas performance is an unforgettable experience; a standalone
snapshot of Mexican musical history and a lens into the celebratory traditions
of the country.
Founded in 1898, Mariachi Vargas emerged as one of the most celebrated
mariachi groups, acquiring both national and international success. The group
has proudly held the title of “World’s Best Mariachi” since the 1950s, and
works year after year to develop a sound even more lush and iconic that that
of the previous generation. Music-lovers and thrill-seekers alike find Mariachi
Vargas’ performances to be pleasurably virtuosic, with impressively well-crafted
orchestration and the chops of a group that has played together for a lifetime.
Currently, Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán continues to record and tour interna-
tionally. Mariachi aficionados agree that each Mariach Vargas tour captures an
historic moment best experienced with all of the gusto of a live, en concierto
setting. It is in this setting that life is given to the impressive array of instruments
in the orchestra, from vihuelas and guitarróns and violins and harps. Mariachi
Vargas’ historic instruments and modernized performance are great reasons
to dedicate a night of celebration and gaiety to a contemporary rendering of
traditional Mexican folk music.
$25–$85
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HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE
Wed, November 16 • 7:30pm
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are seven brothers from the south side of Chicago who come from an extraordinary
musical family.The band freely mix the brass band tradition with generous doses of hip hop, soul and funk,
creating an intoxicating and boisterous blend that is just barely contained on their newest release Fly:The
Customs Prelude. They have toured throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America playing
with everyone from Prince, Mos Def, Mick Jones (The Clash) and Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz). They’ve
performed Coachella, WOMAD AU, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall.
The documentary film Brothers Hypnotic, explores their music, work ethic, life and experience of being
raised by their jazz legend father Phil Cohran. After screening in major cities and festivals, it aired on PBS.
Their song, “War” was featured in the blockbuster hit movie, The Hunger Games.
$24–$34
“Trafficking in a free-flowing blend of jazz, hip-hopand Afrobeat, the group can resemble the world’sfunkiest marching band one minute, an unhingedNew Orleans funeral procession the next. ”
–Los Angeles Times
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THE HOT SARDINES
Tues, January 17 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
Quality is timeless. Just askThe Hot Sardines.
In the talented hands of the New York-based ensemble, music
first made famous decades ago comes alive through their brassy
horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, and vocals from
a chanteuse who transports listeners to a different era with the
mere lilt of her voice.
Bandleader Evan “Bibs” Palazzo and lead singer “Miz Elizabeth”
Bougerol met in 2007 after they both answered a Craigslist ad
about a jazz jam session above a Manhattan noodle shop. “We
found ourselves in the perfect place at the perfect time,” says
Evan. “As we explored this 100 year-old jazz, we began to look at
it as a journey forward, not so much as a look back.This is music
for today, not a museum piece.”
Indeed, “People Will Say We’re In Love” from the Rodgers &
Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! gets reinvented as a tart tango.
Jazz standard “Comes Love” starts as a minuet before vocalist
Elizabeth, singing in her native French, conjures up spirits from
the roaring ‘20s. The Hot Sardines even upend Robert Palmer’s
1985 classic “Addicted To Love” with Elizabeth’s cool vocals and
hot horn arrangements.
In the hot jazz movement, The Hot Sardines stand apart for the
innovation, verve and sheer joy they bring to music, both new
and old. “It’s a really cool time to be making music,” Elizabeth
says. “Especially if you’re making music that started its life 100
years ago.”
$35.50–$40.50
WINDHAM HILL
WINTER SOLSTICE 30TH
ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Mon, December 12 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
Celebrate the winter solstice and its warm tra-
ditions with a concert of original and traditional
acoustic music drawn from the multi-platinum
selling Winter Solstice series as well as their
many solo releases. Windham Hill founder and
GRAMMY®
-winning guitarist, Will Ackerman,
and GRAMMY®
Award-nominated singer, fiddler,
pianist, and songwriter Barbara Higbie, and the
GRAMMY®
-nominated guitarist and composer
Alex de Grassi come together to lead joyous
holiday concerts.
William Ackerman foundedWindham Hill Records
in Palo Alto in 1975.The label’s audiophile record-
ings were a run-away success with critics and
audiences alike. Musicians including Michael
Hedges, George Winston, Will Ackerman, Alex
de Grassi, Barbara Higbie and Darol Anger and
their group Montreux, Liz Story, Mark Isham,
andTuck and Patty quickly became internationally
recognized.The name “Windham Hill” became
synonymous with the best in acoustic music in
the 1980s and 90s. Windham Hill’s 10 Winter
Solstice compilation recordings, selling in the
many millions, “changed people’s conceptions
of seasonal music” (John Diliberto, Echoes radio
show host).The Winter Solstice Concerts bring
the music of Windham Hill full circle, 40 years
after it was originally conceived on the Stanford
campus.
$28–$38
“Simply phenomenal, crisp
musicianship going hand in
hand with immaculate and
witty showmanship.”
–The Times (London)
“One of the best jazz
bands in NY today.”
–Forbes
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BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET
WITH SPECIAL GUEST KURT ELLING
Thurs, February 16 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
Presented in partnership with Portland Jazz Festival
The Branford Marsalis Quartet will be joined by guest-vocalist Kurt Elling in a
singular collaboration of musical forces.The tight-knit working band featuring
Marsalis on saxophones, Joey Calderazzo on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and
Justin Faulkner on drums rarely invites other musicians into the folds of their
nearly telepathically cohesive unit, and Elling’s deep jazz vocabulary, technical
versatility, and outstanding intonation will enable the band to perform a variety
of material in new ways.
Energized by the artistic promise of this collaboration, the band members
have all contributed new arrangements to perform with this special line-up
and will be looking beyond the Great American Songbook. Although following
the format of a standard jazz quartet with vocals, the collaboration between
jazz’s most intense band and one of jazz’s foremost singer should prove to
be anything but standard.
$49.50–$69.50
“Elling is the standout male vocalist
of our time.” The Washington Post
added, “Since the mid-1990s, no
singer in jazz has been as daring,
dynamic or interesting as Kurt Elling.
With his soaring vocal flights, his
edgy lyrics and sense of being on
a musical mission, he has come to
embody the creative spirit in jazz.”
–The New York Times.
“Saxophonist Marsalisleads one of the mostcohesive, intense smalljazz ensembles on thescene today….”
–Charles J. Gans,
Associated Press
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In order to be an office assistant, volunteers must spend time as either an usher,
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Potential office assistants receive a training manual and then observe a shift to
make sure the role is right for them. Once they are ready to move forward, our
new assistants return two more times to answer phone calls under the guidance
of an existing office volunteer. We’ve found that the best way for a new office
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right away.We look for a good attitude and a willingness to learn, and the rest will
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LILA DOWNS
Sun, April 2 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
Lila Downs has one of the world’s most singular voices
and innovative approaches to music. She is the daugh-
ter of a Mixtec Indian woman, Anastasia Sanchez,
who ran away from her village at 15 to sing in Mexico
City cantinas and a University of Minnesota profes-
sor Allen Downs, who saw her singing and fell in love.
Lila grew up both in Minnesota and Oaxaca, and her music
and vocal artistry has many influences, including the folk
and ranchera music of Mexico and South America and
American folk, jazz, blues and hip-hop. Many of her lyrics
focus on issues relating to social justice, and often tell the
stories of the workers who migrate from rural Mexico to
work in the U.S. She studied classical voice and cultural
anthropology at the University of Minnesota.
$39–$69
“The Mexican-American singer
has a stunning voice, a con-
fident multicultural vision
grounded in her Mixtec Indian
roots.”
–Los Angeles Times
“Ms. Downs has multiple
voices, from an airborne near-
falsetto down to a forthright
alto and a sultry, emotive
contralto.”
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BLACK VIOLIN
CELEBRATETHEIR RETURNTO PORTLAND!
Mon, April 3 • 7:30pm
Presented in partnership with Chamber Music Northwest
The opening and title track to Stereotypes, the major-label debut by Black Violin, serves as a
mission statement for an ambitious and groundbreaking group. Wil Baptiste (viola) and Kev
Marcus (violin) are a string duo from Florida with equal footing in the worlds of classical music
and hip-hop.Though they have been playing together since high school, with Stereotypes, they
take a great leap forward, from admirable rarities to significant innovators.
“Our mantra has always been to engage the audience to look at things from a different perspective,”
says Kev. “At first, we leaned on the fact that we were different, more than on our technique—we
wanted you to be confused.This time, we tried to keep our core message, but with more gravitas,
more seriousness. Not just be crazy and different, but really step it up and be badass violinists.”
“Wil and Kev’s DNA is all about shattering and breaking stereotypes,” says producer Eli Wolf,
who has worked with the likes of Norah Jones,Wynton Marsalis, and Elvis Costello. “We wanted
the album to thread their sound through a kaleidoscope of styles, and bring out ways to break
down categories and barriers into something multi-faceted and expansive.”
With Stereotypes, BlackViolin set out to achieve something more than just selling some records
or gaining notoriety as a curiosity. “We want to really be something that young musicians aspire
to,” says Kev. “For us, the violin is the vehicle for a bigger message, which is not to be afraid to
be different.”
$19.50–$39.50
PHOTOBYCOLINBRENNAN
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FILM
World Premiere
AMERICA’S FIRST FOODIE:
THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF
JAMES BEARD
Wed, February 22 • 7:00pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
with Hollywood Theatre
Pacific Northwest film premiere! Food in the 21st
century is much
more than “meat and potatoes” and soup casseroles. Chefs achieve
celebrity status regularly; recipes and exotic ingredients, once
impossible to find, now are just a mouse click away; and major U.S.
cities are better known for their gastronomy than their art galleries.
Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man:
cookbook author, journalist, television celebrity and teacher James
Beard. A champion of localism and sustainability long before those
terms had entered the culinary vernacular; Beard appreciated what
America had to bring to the table at a time of “all things French.” He
introduced Julia Child to NewYork, boosting her place as a culinary
grande dame. Child in turn once said, “I may have brought French
cooking to America, but Jim brought American cooking to America.”
His name graces the highest culinary honor in the American food
world today: the James Beard Foundation Awards. While chefs all
around the country aspire to win this “Culinary Oscar,” many of
those same chefs know very little about the man behind the medal.

Featuring interviews with culinary-world luminaries including Alice
Waters,Wolfgang Puck,Ted Allen, Martha Stewart, Jacques Pépin,
Ruth Reichl, Cathy Whims and Greg Higgins, this documentary
chronicles a century of food through Beard’s life. Celebrity inter-
views, archival footage and whimsical animations combine in a rich
recipe that reveals his impact, spirit and genius.
Written and Directed by Elizabeth Federici. Produced by Elizabeth Federici
and Kathleen Squires. A co-production of Federici Films and American
Masters Pictures. Co-presented by Portland’5 Centers for the Arts, the
Hollywood Theatre, the Portland EcoFilm Festival and festival founding
sponsor, Chipotle Mexican Grill.
$20 & $30
After Show VIP Party $30
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Dynamic events. Fascinating people. Captivating stories.
EXPLORING MARS
Kobie Boykins, NASA Mechanical Engineer
Fri, September 30 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
NASA mechanical engineer Kobie Boykins is intimately involved with the planet
Mars. As supervisor of the mobility and remote sensing teams for the rover
Curiosity, Boykins has monitored headline-making studies, including proof of
the former presence of water on Mars indicating that the red planet could have
supported life. Join Boykins, winner of a NASA Exceptional Service Medal,
as he shares his boundless enthusiasm for unraveling the mysteries of outer
space and recounts the latest exciting chapter of Mars exploration.
$20–$40
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A PHOTOGRAPHER’S LIFE
OF LOVE AND WAR
Lynsey Addario, Photojournalist
Wed, October 26 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
Why would anyone willingly plunge headfirst into the war-torn areas of
Afghanistan, Darfur, or Libya? For photojournalist Lynsey Addario, the short,
simple answer is also the title of her memoir: It’s What I Do. In focusing
on humanitarian and human-rights issues, Lynsey has built her career on
capturing powerful images in dangerous environments around the world.
Despite death threats and kidnappings, she continues photographing pivotal
subjects for National Geographic, The New York Times, and Time. Join the
Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist as she chronicles her harrowing work
and explains what drives her—despite having a family—to keep going back.
Please note: This presentation contains graphic images suitable only for mature audiences.
$35–$55
PHOTO BY LYNSEY ADDARIO

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Dynamic events. Fascinating people. Captivating stories.
ON THE TRAIL OF BIG CATS: TIGERS, COUGARS,
AND SNOW LEOPARDS
Steve Winter, Wildlife Photographer
Wed, November 9 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
Hear about award-winning photographer Steve Winter’s journey to track elusive big cats
from the Hollywood hills to the Himalaya. Go around the world in search of big cats with
award-winning photographer SteveWinter. A determined explorer,Winter will lead you from
Asian jungles where resilient tiger populations persist, to the Himalaya, home of the rare
snow leopard. Follow him into the rainforests of Latin America to view the elusive jaguar
and to Hollywood in pursuit of the American cougar. He’ll share both dangerous and lighter
moments: from getting stuck in quicksand to mishaps with remote-controlled cameras. Co-
author of the new National Geographic book Tigers Forever, Winter’s mission is to share the
beauty of big cats while working to save them.
$20–$40
PHOTO BY STEVE WINTER

THE MYSTERY OF
OUR HUMAN STORY
Lee Berger,
Paleoanthropologist
NEWMARK THEATRE
It is no exaggeration to say that paleoanthropologist
Lee Berger’s 2013 discovery of Homo naledi signaled a
profound shift in our understanding of human evolution.
In a secret chamber of the remote Rising Star cave
system near Johannesburg, South Africa, a massive
collection of bones was discovered by his explorers
assisted by recreational cavers. So he rapidly assem-
bled a team of “underground astronauts” with caving
experience, scientific backgrounds, and the kind of
physique that could fit in a chute averaging 7.9 inches
in width. What they found suggested something un-
precedented—ritual burial, a practice long thought to
be unique to Homo sapiens. And that was just the
beginning.
$30–$50
PHOTO BY ROBERT CLARK
POINT OF NO RETURN
Hilaree O’Neill, Mountaineer
Wed, January 25 • 7:30pm
NEWMARK THEATRE
In the fall of 2014, a National Geographic team set out
on what they knew would be a harrowing journey to
the summit of Burma’s Hkakabo Razi to determine if
it is indeed Southeast Asia’s highest point.What they
didn’t realize was that the greatest obstacle wouldn’t
be their dwindling rations, or the grueling jungle hikes,
or the life-threatening hypothermia. It was the force
of conflicting personalities that threatened to unravel
the entire endeavor. Leader Hilaree O’Neill recounts
the tough decisions she had to make to keep the
team together, accompanied by photographer Cory
Richards’ dramatic stills and clips from Renan Ozturk’s
searing documentary Down to Nothing.
$20–$40
PHOTO BY CORY RICHARDS

THEATER & COMEDY
TODRICK HALL:
STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ
Sat, July 9 • 8:00pm
ALADDIN THEATER
Presented in partnership with Aladdin Theater
Broadway Actor, MTV star, American Idol Finalist and ViralYouTube personalityTodrick Hall is putting a new
“twister” on L. Frank Baum’s most classic creation, TheWonderfulWizard of Oz.With over 20 original songs,
Hall brings to life this American Classic like you’ve never seen it before.This summer, you don’t have to go
to Oz because “Straight Outta Oz” is coming to a city near you. Watch asTodrick and his talented crew tell
the tale of Hall’s adventures from his small town in Texas, to the big Emerald City lights of “Oz Angeles.”
How does a Hollywood hopeful succeed in the business while dodging falling houses, wicked witches and
the infamous “Poppyrazzi.”This show is great for the family with powerful musical numbers, innovative sets,
sensational choreography, dazzling costumes and a great social message.
$27.50 General Admission
$100 Meet & Greet with Gold Circle Ticket
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THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS
TARGET EARTH
A Live-Action Graphic Novel
REVOLUTION HALL
Everything cool these days seems to be coming out of Austin,Texas, and this show is the latest example.Telling
an all-ages adventure story set in the 1930s, The Intergalactic Nemesis mashes up comic-book and radio-play
formats into a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, a new art form, the Live-Action Graphic Novel.
Three actors voice the dozens of characters, a Foley artist creates all the sound effects, and a pianist plays a
cinematic score, while more than 1,250 individual full-color hi-res comic book panels tell a hilarious sci-fi adven-
ture story visually from an enormous movie screen. And it’s all done live in front of your eyes. The Intergalactic
Nemesis has been featured on NPR, PBS, Conan O’Brien,The Wall Street Journal, and dozens of other outlets.
But don’t just leave it to the experts. See it for yourself. If you’ve got an inner twelve-year-old (or an actual one
living in your home) The Intergalactic Nemesis is one show you don’t want to miss.
$32.50 General Admission
For more information about Revolution Hall, visit www.revolutionhallpdx.com.
Radio play meets comic book
in a one-of-a-kind live spectacle
for the kid in everyone.

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BROADWAY’S NEXT H!T MUSICAL
Sat, October 15 • 2:00pm & 7:30pm
WINNINGSTAD THEATRE
Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It’s all impro-
vised and it’s all funny.
The hysterical Broadway’s Next H!T Musical is the only unscripted theatrical
awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from
the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter.
The audience votes for their favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into
a full blown improvised musical—complete with memorable characters, witty
dialogue, and plot twists galore. BNHM has been seen recently at The Triad,
Tribeca Film Festival, and at the New York Musical Theater Festival, among
many others.
Under the direction of improv veterans Rob Schiffman and Deb Rabbai, Theater-
Week hailed the show as “brilliant” and The NewYork Post called Broadway’s
Next H!t Musical “remarkable.”
$32.25–$37.25
Don’t miss the next
great American
musical—it could be
written in your town!
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SHAPING SOUND
TravisWall’s SHAPING SOUND dance company returns to Portland
with an exciting new show;The Emmy-Award winning choreog-
rapher known by his work on So You Think You Can Dance and
frequent guest appearances on Ellen continues to electrify the
dance world with innovative and explosive choreography and
mash-ups of dance and musical genres.
$35–$65

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Apr. 13 – Apr. 22, 2017
Newmark Theatre
3 Show packages start at only $75
By Phone: 503.222.5538 | Online: www.obt.org
SUPPORTED IN PART BY
2016-2017Season
A SEASON OF GIANTS
Featuring the OBT Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s
Serenade for Strings, The Nutcracker, and Swan Lake live!

2016-2017 Downtown Concert Series
Symphony Orchestra
RAÚL GÓMEZ, Music Director
All levels
welcome
Financial aid
available!
November 13 • March 5 • June 4
ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL, 7:30PM
We have a place for you!
Audition in June, August, & January
FOR TICKETS OR AUDITION INFO: 503-239-4566 | WWW.PLAYMYS.ORG
PORTLAND’5 FOUNDATION
Founded in 1994, the Portland’5 Centers for the Arts Foundation is a
non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring strong cultural arts pres-
ence in the community by supporting Portland’5 Centers for the Arts
through advocacy, fundraising, and region-wide education programming
and community outreach. Its work helps Portland’5 Centers for the Arts enrich our
community by offering free performing arts events toTitle I school children in Portland and
the surrounding region. In addition to supporting education and community outreach pro-
gramming, the Portland’5 Foundation raises funds used for capital improvements, which help
to maintain high-quality venues that attract premiere performers, keeping our city vibrant.
Current Portland’5 Foundation projects provide support for the Portland’5 Educational
Outreach Program concerts in 2016/17. The Portland’5 Foundation will also continue the
Name a Seat Campaign, in which patrons and fans can make a tax-deductible donation
to the foundation and have their name of choice engraved on a brass plaque attached to
the armrest of a theater seat; and the Portland Walk of Stars, an event hosted by the
foundation to honor key contributors of services, advocacy and/or financial resources to the
arts and urban living in the greater Portland area. Honorees of the PortlandWalk of Stars
are recognized at this event with special performances and their own embedded granite
star on Main Street.
To learn more about the Portland’5 Foundation, or to make a donation, please call 503.274.6555.

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EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM
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Transportation for these events
generously sponsored by your
local Toyota dealers.
In an effort to better serve our
community and celebrate diversity,
our Educational Outreach Program was designed
to provide elementary school children a free
opportunity to hear nationally celebrated musical
artists, learn about the performing arts, and ex-
perience our venues. Each event offers a diverse
range of ethnic and cultural perspectives and
celebrates the rich heritage of music in all its
forms and cultures while teaching children about
music, musicians, and instruments.
The first year of our Educational Outreach
Program served over 6,000 students within the
Portland Public School district. This year, we’re
offering more student performances and expand-
ing the reach of our program to include schools in
other school districts within Multnomah, Wash-
ington and Clackamas Counties.
Featured performers for 2016/2017 include Hyp-
notic Brass Ensemble, Black Violin and lectures
from National Geographic Live speakers.
For more information about our Educational Out-
reach Program, please contact Tom Sessa at
503.274.6557 or email tomsessa@portland5.com.
These free events are only available to participating school groups.
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Black Violin
Exploring Mars
Kobie Boykins,
NASA Mechanical
Engineer
On The Trail Of Big Cats:
Tigers, Cougars, And Snow
Leopards Steve Winter,
Wildlife Photographer
The Mystery of our
Human Story
Lee Berger,
Paleoanthropologist

SUMMER ARTS ON MAIN
Wednesdays July–August
11:00am–1:00pm
Bring the whole family to Summer Arts on Main for
free music and entertainment and kid-friendly arts
and crafts! Enjoy free music and entertainment at the
Noontime Showcase while taking advantage of free
children’s games and activities. Browse one of the
many outdoor booths featuring local artisans selling
their handmade crafts, or take a spin through the
Portland Farmers Market on the South Park Blocks.
POETS ON BROADWAY
Mondays October–April
Join Portland’5 Centers for the Arts for Poets on Broad-
way, a free poetry performance series on Monday
evenings in the Antoinette Hatfield Hall Rotunda. Drink
and dine at the ArtBar & Bistro while hearing nation-
ally-renowned poets alongside local emerging poets
from the greater Portland community and the Pacific
Northwest.
All events are located in the Rotunda of Antoinette
Hatfield Hall
FREE EVENTS
NOONTIME SHOWCASE
Mondays October–June
Wednesdays July–August, 12:00pm–1:00pm
Take a break during the busy weekday and stop by for
Noontime Showcase, a series of free noontime events
featuring a wide variety of performers and styles.The
summer months offer outdoor performances on Main
Street everyWednesday, July through August.The fun
continues when the weather cools down with indoor
performances in the Antoinette Hatfield Hall Rotunda
every Monday, October through June.
FOLLOW US!
All events are located on SW Main Street, between SW Broadway & Park Ave.

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In February 2015, we updated our readerboard with a brand-new digital
sign. Our new sign is lightweight, has a higher resolution, and uses
better technology, including a cloud-based interface that allows our team
to quickly and efficiently change out the display.
The new sign is more energy efficient, too. Instead of using incan-
descent bulbs like the old sign, it features 45,000 LED light bulbs per
side that not only contribute to the dynamic display, but also help save
energy. With the upgraded light bulbs and technology, the new sign
uses 66–78% less power than the old sign, which equates to an annual
savings of more than 100,000 kilowatts per hour!
It took a total of three days to dismantle the old sign and install the
new, but it was well worth the effort! The new sign allows us to create
extraordinary content showcasing the variety of performances that take
place in our venues, all while supporting our sustainability and energy
efficiency goals.
IFYOU’VE WALKED DOWN BROADWAY LATELY,YOU MAY
HAVE NOTICED SOMETHING DIFFERENT ONTHE SIDE OF
THE ANTOINETTE HATFIELD HALL BUILDING!
Portland’5 is dedicated to
bringing arts performances
to as many people as
possible, including those
who may need auditory,
visual, or mobility
assistance.We go beyond
mere compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities
Act to make sure all of our
audience members have an
exceptional experience.
All of our buildings are
equipped with the following
»» Accessible entrances
and elevators
»» Reserved accessible
seating for patrons using
wheelchairs and their
companion(s)
»» Wheelchair accessible
restrooms
»» Curbside drop-off zones
»» Courtesy wheelchairs
»» Designated accessible
parking available on a first-
come, first-served basis
»» Assistive listening devices
»» Sign language interpreta-
tion and open captioning
for select events
»» Audio description for select
events throughout the year
If you need to purchase
accessible (ADA) seating,
or would like information,
please contact our box office
at 503.248.4335.
ACCESSIBILITY
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PORTLAND’5 MAIN
BOX OFFICE
Antoinette Hatfield Hall
(Newmark Theatre, Winningstad
Theatre, and Brunish Theatre)
1111 SW Broadway Ave
Portland, OR 97205 | 800.273.1530
Open Mon–Sat,10:00am–5:00pm
Open two hours before events at Antoinette
Hatfield Hall and Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
VENUE INFORMATION
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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall box office is only
open on days of performances, two hours prior
to performance times.
KELLER AUDITORIUM
222 SW Clay St
Portland, OR 97201
800.273.1530
Keller Auditorium box office is only
open on days of performances, two
hours prior to performance times.
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FROMTHE PORTLAND’5
BOX OFFICE: Purchase
tickets to our events
with confidence!
The Portland’5 Centers for the Arts box
office is a hub of activity and information.
In addition to ticket management for all
Portland’5 Presents events, our staff
supports all of our commercial and non-
profit rentals and resident performing arts
companies.This past year alone, our box
office staff worked with over 70 different
organizations whose events all contribute
to the performing arts backdrop of our
community.
With so many events comes a great
demand for tickets, and with this demand
arises ticket scalpers and other parties
selling tickets at an inflated rate or selling
tickets which are not authentic. We want
to do everything we can to ensure that
you, our patrons, have a great experi-
ence for every event at our theaters,
which includes the process of purchasing
tickets. When purchasing tickets, please
beware of ticket broker websites or scalp-
ers claiming to sell tickets to our events.
Tickets to Portland’5 performances are
available exclusively through the Port-
land’5 Centers for the Arts Box Office
or online at www.portland5.com. You
can also find tickets to our resident and
presenting company performances by
visiting our website or calling our box
office.
If you have any questions about the au-
thenticity of a ticketing site or want to
check prices or availability, please call us
at 503-248-4335, and we will be happy
to assist you.
www.octc.org
A WORLD PREMIERE!
A WORLD
PREMIERE!
PHANTOM of the AUDITORIUMPHANTOM of the AUDITORIUM
A WORLD PREMIERE!
THE MUSICAL
OCTOBER 22–NOVEMBER 20, 2016
FEBRUARY 25–MARCH 26, 2017
JANUARY 14–FEBRUARY 12, 2017
APRIL 1–APRIL 23, 2017
MAY 6–JUNE 4, 2017
SUBSCRIBE
TODAY!
FREE TOURS!
Get an up-close look at the iconic Portland sign, witness the beauty of the historic
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, learn about the spectral light dome high above the
atrium lobby, and more! Tours begin in the lobby of the Antoinette Hatfield Hall and
are appropriate for all ages. Visit portland5.com for more information.
Explore the magic of live performance with
a free one-hour tour of our venues.
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PORTLAND’5 CENTERS FOR THE ARTS
CHEF EARNS TOP CERTIFICATION!
Portland’5 Centers for the Arts is pleased to announce that pacificwild
Chef de cuisine for the Portland’5 venues (ArtBar & Bistro, Keller
Café, and event catering), Shannon Wisner, has earned a Pro Chef II
certification from the world renowned Culinary Institute of America -
increasing her culinary, leadership and financial skills.
The ProChef certification is the only competency-based certification
for professional chefs. In order to achieve ProChef Level II certifi-
cation status a chef must demonstrate a number of skills to prove
their culinary aptitude, leadership skills, and financial acumen. The
rigorous four-day test assesses a chef’s proficiency in competency
in basic food science, baking, and nutrition; personnel management
and supervisory skills; and knowledge of basic concepts of financial
controls of a food operation. Grading is done by Master Chefs within
the Culinary Institute of America.
Achieving certification is a milestone for chefs and is considered a
stamp of recognition in the culinary industry. ShannonWisner has been
with pacificwild/Portland’5 for 6 years. She has a degree in Culinary
Arts from the Western Culinary Institute and holds a certification in
ProChef I amongst her credentials and experience.
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TITLE DATE VENUE TIME
TODRICK HALL: STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ SAT, JULY 9, 2016 ALADDIN THEATER 8:00PM
DAVID BENOIT FRI, JULY 15, 2016 7:30PM
LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE FRI, AUGUST 19, 2016 8:00PM
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: EXPLORING MARS FRI, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 7:30PM
BEBEL GILBERTO DUO FRI, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 7:30PM
EMERSON STRING QUARTET SAT, OCTOBER 1, 2016 7:30PM
AKROPOLIS REED QUINTET SAT, OCTOBER 8, 2016 7:30PM
SIMPLY THREE SUN, OCTOBER 9, 2016 7:30PM
BROADWAY’S NEXT HIT MUSICAL
FRI, OCTOBER 14, 2016
SAT, OCTOBER 15, 2016
FRI 7:30PM
SAT 2:00, 7:30PM
THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS: TARGET EARTH
FRI, OCTOBER 14, 2016
SAT, OCTOBER 15, 2016
REVOLUTION HALL 8:00PM
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE:
A PHOTOGRAPHER’S LIFE OF LOVE AND WAR
WED, OCTOBER 26, 2016 7:30PM
EDGAR MEYER AND THE DOVER QUARTET FRI, OCTOBER 28, 2016 7:30PM
MARIACHI VARGAS DE TECALITLÁN FRI, OCTOBER 28, 2016 8:00PM
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: ON THE TRAIL OF BIG CATS:
TIGERS, COUGARS, AND SNOW LEOPARDS
WED, NOVEMBER 9, 2016 7:30PM
CALIDORE QUARTET THURS, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 7:30PM
HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE WED, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 7:30PM
ANGEL ROMERO WITH ELIOT FISK FRI, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 7:30PM
WINDHAM HILL WINTER SOLSTICE:
30TH
ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
MON, DECEMBER 12, 2016 7:30PM
THE HOT SARDINES TUES, JANUARY 17, 2017 7:30PM
PABLO SÁINZ VILLEGAS FRI, JANUARY 20, 2017 7:30PM
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: POINT OF NO RETURN WED, JANUARY 25, 2017 7:30PM
AVI AVITAL AND THE DOVER QUARTET WED, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 7:30PM
BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET
WITH SPECIAL GUEST KURT ELLING
THURS, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 7:30PM
AMERICA’S FIRST FOODIE:
THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF JAMES BEARD
WED, FEBRUARY 22, 2017 7:00PM
LOS ROMEROS WITH ANGEL ROMERO FRI, MARCH 10, 2017 7:30PM
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE:
THE MYSTERY OF OUR HUMAN STORY
FRI, MARCH 24, 2017 7:30PM
SHAPING SOUND FRI, MARCH 24, 2017 7:30PM
LILA DOWNS SUN, APRIL 2, 2017 7:30PM
BLACK VIOLIN MON, APRIL 3, 2017 7:30PM
EIGHTH BLACKBIRD WITH BONNIE “PRINCE” BILLY WED, MAY 3, 2017 7:30PM
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