Cultural Events Calendar

Artists at NW Marine Art Works are opening their studio doors on Dec. 6 and 7 for the annual Open Studios and Holiday Market.
With more than 70 local artists and artisans participating, guests can visit the studios where art is created, talk with artists, watch demos and shop directly from makers this holiday season.
Open Studios is about letting people see where the work is made. Having live music in the building makes it feel like a small festival — you can grab a drink, listen to a set, and then turn a corner into a studio you’ve never seen before. And the event is free and open to the public.
This year’s music lineup features a mix of acoustic sets, jazz, blues, experimental strings and retro vinyl — creating a soundtrack for wandering the building and discovering new artists.
Don’t miss this special event–Dec. 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. tp 4 p.m.

The Vancouver Master Chorale will present “A Celebration of Light,” with seasonal songs ranging from medieval carols to contemporary pop. This concert will lead our audiences on a mindful, devotional and celebratory journey for the Winter Holidays. We will first feature “Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten and songs about coming together with family and friends. The second half will be dedicated to discovering our connection to light and how it unifies us and brings us together. It will feature works such as “Lux Aurumque”, “Sure On This Shining Night”, and “This Light”.

Price: $30 adults, $10 students, free for children 12 and younger

We will begin our celestial adventure with the West Coast premiere of “To Shiver the Sky,” a musical journey celebrating the spirit of exploration and mankind’s quest to conquer the heavens. This monumental oratorio on the history of flight, composed by Grammy Award winner Christopher Tin, will be performed under the direction of Stephen Galván with full orchestral accompaniment, and feature acclaimed soloists Arwen Myers (soprano) and Steven Evans-Renteria (tenor). The work sets to music various texts by the world’s greatest astronomers, authors, inventors, and pilots, including da Vinci, Copernicus, Jules Verne, Amelia Earhart, and John F. Kennedy. Also included on the program will be the world premiere of “Perfect Silence,” a new work by composer and former ISing Assistant Conductor David Walters commissioned by ISing Choir. “Perfect Silence” is a musical exploration of how and why we come to know the universe. The concert will conclude with “We Come A-Darkly Caroling” by David Lovrien, a compilation of Christmas favorites sprinkled with humor and wit.

For tickets and more information, visit isingchoir.org.

“You’re just a bunch of Eleanors,” says a curmudgeon to three young women, intending it as an insult. But to this trio of friends–two with husbands fighting on the frontlines of World War II–it’s an honor to be associated with their hero, Eleanor Roosevelt–a woman of strength, intelligence, compassion and purpose. In this uplifting tale of wartime solidarity and friendship, the three women experience the terror, hardship and enduring hope of living during a time of global strife. As they struggle to keep the home fires burning and face myriad challenges, they lean on each other, ultimately discovering their own strengths and the power of friendship. Featuring music influenced by swing and the American Songbook, this new chamber opera composed by Jodi Goble, with libretto by Goble and Michael Ching, is a nostalgic delight.

Reserve your tickets for this West Coast premiere!

Price: $20-$45

The award-winning Lake Oswego Millennium Band opens their 26th season in the Lakeridge HS auditorium with a concert full of variety with music for all tastes and all ages.

As the leaves turn and the weather cools, what better way to spend an autumn afternoon than listening to live music in the company of your friends and neighbors. As Fall brings about change, change is also afoot in the band, as we introduce a new music director and conductor who has selected a program of exciting, lyrical and eclectic music that will please music lovers of all ages. There are Irish folksongs, a contemporary rock-inspired piece, music by Duke Ellington, an English follksong, a Southern hymn-style ballad, a march, music from Disneyland, and a Leroy Andersen composition featuring a typewriter. There are even a couple of holiday selections to put you in a festive mood.

Admission is free of charge, but donations are gratefully accepted.
Doors open at 2:00PM with music and artists in the lobby, so come early and listen to the Millennium Clarinets while you do a little holiday shopping before the performance.

Rose City Pride Bands is proud to announce the inaugural performance of our newest ensemble – Rose City Symphonic Band!

Please join us as we present “Infinite Skies” – Music of Hope and Wonder.
Take a moment for quiet reflection while embracing the human spirit, in both struggle and hope, sorrow and joy.

Journey with us through the hopes and dreams of Randall Standridge’s “Imaginarium”, the contemplative mood of Eric Whitacre’s “October”, the joy and celebration of human traditions in “Sun Dance”, and boldly venture through the thrilling music of “Star Trek”.

Rose City Symphonic Band is under the direction of Craig Bunch – this performance is in collaboration with Hudson’s Bay High School Band.

NW Dance Project presents IN GOOD COMPANY

A PORTLAND HOLIDAY TRADITION IS BACK WITH ALL NEW WORKS AND FESTIVE FUN!

ON THE PROGRAM (ALL NEW/PREMIERE WORKS FROM COMPANY ARTISTS):
Gabriel Canepa, Tulia Marshall, Anthony Milian, Mateo Vidals, + Audrey Wells (DEC 12+13 shows only – original work performed by our Young Creatives youth company).

And as always at our intimate winter shows, attendees can enjoy a cup of warm homemade wassail!
+ We’ll have a few fun raffle packages for fundraising such as a record player and 100 vintage vinyl records; fabulous “staycation” packages, works of art, wine packages, and more!

Tickets: $64 advance (NO SERVICE FEES)

Can a symphony orchestra inspire vivid images of a brisk journey across a frozen landscape? Much of the music in our Christmas program aims to do just that, beginning with Leroy Anderson’s joyful holiday season classic. The piece captures the spirit of snowy winter fun in every detail, from gently rising melodies and consistently lively rhythms to the unmistakable sounds of a horse-drawn sleigh.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s lively interpretation of the sleigh ride first appeared in a set of German dances. The piece opens in the characteristic style of an 18th-century dance before tuned sleigh bells and brass transport listeners into a wintry atmosphere.

Sergei Prokofiev’s “Lieutenant Kije Suite”, released in 1934, was one of the first sound films produced in the USSR (available on YouTube as
“The Czar Wants to Sleep”). Set in the late 18th century, the plot is a tale reminiscent of The Emperor’s New Clothes.

Rounding out the program is George’s Bizet’s “L’Arlesienne Suites Nos. 1 and 2” (The Girl from Arles) with brilliant orchestration, and captivating melodies that often recall folk music, and stirring dance-based rhythms.

Come early for the conductor, Jonathan DeBruyn’s, interesting and fun pre-concert talk at 3:00-3:30PM. Stay for an uplifting concert and warm yourself with friendship and food at the reception with the musicians afterwards.

Price: Free

Now entering its fiftieth anniversary season, the Takács Quartet is widely recognized as one of the world’s great ensembles. Known for the vitality of its interpretation, and the ability to convey every nuance through an effortless chemistry, this year the Quartet is joined on Tuesday by violist Jordan Bak for rarely performed Mozart viola quintets.

“Classical music doesn’t get much more life-enhancing than this.”  The Guardian

Monday, December 8

HAYDN Quartet No. 59 in G minor Op. 74, No. 3, “The Rider”
Clarice ASSAD New commissioned work
DEBUSSY Quartet in G minor, Op. 10

Tuesday, December 9

SCHUBERT Quartettsatz in C minor, D. 703
MOZART Viola Quintet in C Major, Op. 515
MOZART Viola Quintet in G minor, Op. 516

For tickets and more information, visit focm.org

Now entering its fiftieth anniversary season, the Takács Quartet is widely recognized as one of the world’s great ensembles. Known for the vitality of its interpretation, and the ability to convey every nuance through an effortless chemistry, this year the Quartet is joined on Tuesday by violist Jordan Bak for rarely performed Mozart viola quintets.

“Classical music doesn’t get much more life-enhancing than this.”  The Guardian

Monday, December 8

HAYDN Quartet No. 59 in G minor Op. 74, No. 3, “The Rider”
Clarice ASSAD New commissioned work
DEBUSSY Quartet in G minor, Op. 10

Tuesday, December 9

SCHUBERT Quartettsatz in C minor, D. 703
MOZART Viola Quintet in C Major, Op. 515
MOZART Viola Quintet in G minor, Op. 516

For tickets and more information, visit focm.org

Adam Flatt, conductor

Hanna Brewer, organ*

Casey Bozell, violin^

Join the Newport Symphony in our annual celebration of Baroque music. Featuring the stunning talents of Hannah Brewer on the wonderful Bond Organ at First Presbyterian Church and our own Concertmaster, Casey Bozell, this is a not to be missed opportunity. Celebrate the season in our coastal home with the music of the Baroque masters as well as seasonal favorites.

Buy tickets online for either the 2:00pm performance or at newportsymphony.org for the 7:30pm.

For more ticket information, visit newportsymphony.org

Adam Flatt, conductor

Hanna Brewer, organ*

Casey Bozell, violin^

Join the Newport Symphony in our annual celebration of Baroque music. Featuring the stunning talents of Hannah Brewer on the wonderful Bond Organ at First Presbyterian Church and our own Concertmaster, Casey Bozell, this is a not to be missed opportunity. Celebrate the season in our coastal home with the music of the Baroque masters as well as seasonal favorites.

Buy tickets online for either the 2:00pm performance or at newportsymphony.org for the 7:30pm.

For more ticket information, visit newportsymphony.org

Our free concerts are a Christmas favorite among our friends, family, and music lovers of all ages. We offer two opportunities to hear the wonderful sounds of Christmas: December 10 at the First Congregational Church in Hillsboro where you can see and hear us in the quaint and intimate setting of the sanctuary with a surround sound effect and December 17 at Liberty High School in Hillsboro where you can enjoy a more traditional concert in the spacious auditorium from the comfort of stadium style padded seats.

Please plan to join us for an evening of fabulous live music from the Westside Community and Youth Orchestra, conducted by Collin Heade, Artistic Director/Conductor and our special guests: The Liberty High School Choir

Our program includes:
March (from “Psalm 19”)………………………..Benedetto Marcello/Leidig
Sleepers Wake……………………………………………..J. S. Bach/Brubaker
Rhapsody on “In The Bleak Midwinter”………………Gustav Holst/Sorah
German Carol Festival………………………………..arr. James Christensen
Cavalleria Rusticana – Intermezzo……………..Pietro Mascagni/Simpson
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!…………………Mendelssohn/Ted Ricketts
How Can I Keep From Singing…………………Robert Lowry/Dan Goeller
White Christmas………………………………………..Irving Berlin/Ringwald
The Many Joys of Christmas……………………………..Alfred Burt/Hutson
It’s A Wonderful Life, mvt 1, 2, Finale………………………..Dimitri Tiomkin

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
First Congregational Church
United Church of Christ, Sanctuary,
494 E. Main St.
Hillsboro, Or. 97123.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Liberty High School Auditorium
7445 N.E. Wagon Dr.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m.

Welcome to the Annual Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational Church of Acceptance – where all faiths are welcome because, let’s face it, they’ll believe anything! But this year’s celebration has a twist: none of the scheduled acts have arrived. Now, the three quick-witted and resourceful members of the Reduced Shakespeare Company are stepping in to perform the entire show themselves.

The fruitcakes of the Reduced Shakespeare Company take you on an irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays in The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged). It’s festive funny physical family fun as these Three Wise Guys send-up and celebrate your favorite winter holiday traditions. You can even bring a wrapped Christmas gift of $5 value or less and participate in the audience gift exchange. Let the RSC rekindle the joy, inner-child and familial dysfunction inside us all!

LEARN! How Santa saved Christmas!
SING! The Ultimate Reduced Christmas Carol!
CELEBRATE! Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Saturnalia!
CRINGE! At the origin of the term “Nutcracker!”
MEMORIZE! New lyrics to The 12 Days of Christmas” with iPads, not Lords A Leaping!
GASP! At the shocking history of our best-loved Christmas traditions!

Celebrate the season with the glorious sounds of Messiah! Handel’s beloved oratorio comes to life once more, performed on exquisite period instruments just as
it was meant to be heard. From the triumphant Hallelujah to the soaring arias and stirring choruses, this is Messiah in its full, breathtaking splendor.

Under the dynamic guest direction of Jos van Veldhoven, this year’s performance promises to be an unforgettable musical event. With world-class soloists and the vibrant debut of Portland Baroque Voices infusing every note with passion, power, and soul-stirring emotion, this Messiah will be a truly transcendent experience.

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org. 

The musicians of Musica Universalis, together with the very American Briana Ratterman and the very British Jonathan Cullen, invite you to celebrate the season with music, stories, poetry, freshly baked Christmas cake, and all sorts of shenanigans.

Part play, part concert, part baking party, The Snow Globe is a unique way to bring the community together and share the holiday spirit with you.

Directed by Štěpán S. Šimek, whose recent work includes Piercing the Veil.

Thursdays:
General Admission: $30
Students/Seniors: $20
Rush Tickets: $15

Friday-Sunday:
General Admission: $35
Students/Seniors: $25
Rush Tickets: $15

Voci Community Choir’s
On This Shining Night

The Voci Community Choir, a Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association vocal ensemble, is delighted to announce their upcoming winter concert, On This Shining Night. This luminous and heartfelt program explores the beauty, warmth, and hope found in light during the darkest months of the year. Audiences will be treated to an evening of radiant harmonies, stirring contemporary works, and cherished seasonal favorites that celebrate the power of illumination—both literal and metaphorical.
Under the artistic direction of Dan Kenealy, Voci has become known for expressive performances and thoughtful, diverse programming. On This Shining Night draws its inspiration from Morten Lauridsen’s beloved setting of the James Agee poem, a centerpiece of the program that reflects on compassion, wonder, and the quiet brilliance present in ordinary moments. The concert invites listeners on a reflective journey shaped by serenity, warmth, and shared human experience.

The program will include:
● Sure on This Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen — the emotional and thematic heart of the concert
● Glow by Eric Whitacre — a shimmering contemporary favorite composed for the World of Color Honor Choir
● A cappella and accompanied works exploring themes of light, peace, and winter reflection
● Contemporary selections composed and/or arranged by local composers Duncan Krummel and Linda Taylor
● Audience singalong opportunities, continuing Voci’s cherished community tradition

In addition to its central works, On This Shining Night showcases music that captures the many facets of winter: the stillness of quiet evenings, the glow of shared celebration, and the guiding light we offer one another. From tender, introspective pieces to those filled with warmth and wonder, the program reflects both the softness and brilliance of the season.
Director Kenealy notes, “This concert shines from within. Each piece offers its own perspective on light, and together they create an atmosphere of warmth and connection. In a time of year when we often seek comfort and community, this program is an invitation to pause, reflect, and experience beauty together.”
Audiences of all ages are invited to join Voci for an unforgettable evening of choral artistry, seasonal glow, and communal joy.

Tickets for On This Shining Night can be purchased at gorgeorchestra.org or at the venue on the day of the performance. Advance purchases are recommended. CGOA offers $5 tickets for SNAP and QUEST cardholders and free admission for children and students with ID. Regular ticket prices are $25, and $20 for CGOA members.

Don’t miss the chance to experience a luminous evening of music as Voci celebrates the wonder, warmth, and radiance of winter in On This Shining Night.
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About Voci:
Voci is a celebrated community choir in Hood River, OR, dedicated to delivering exceptional choral performances that inspire and connect audiences. Under the direction of Dan Kenealy, Voci continues to explore diverse musical genres while fostering a love for choral artistry in the Columbia Gorge region.
About the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association:
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting high-quality musical performances throughout the Columbia River Gorge. With a commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement, CGOA brings the joy of music to audiences of all ages.

Portland, OR-guitarist David Rogers performs Friday, December 12 at 7:00pm for Oran Mor, Artisan Mead at their Sellwood tasting room: 8011 SE 13th Ave., Portland, OR 97202, (541) 554-2165
Suggested Donation: $10.00
SellwoodTastingRoom@oranmormead.com
https://www.oranmormead.com/portland583e723f

Washington Post-praised guitarist and vihuelist David Rogers explores the musical landscape of Spain through the lens of Valencian court musician Luis Milán. This program blends Arab and European influences with an organic, improvisational spirit that is both historically rich and deeply moving.
Also featured will be Sephardic and North African music that originates in the Andalusian traditions. David will also play modern, Flamenco inspired Spanish Christmas music.

Termed, ‘a prominent guitarist,’ by the New York Times, David Rogers maintains an active solo and ensemble career as a classical guitarist and performer on early plucked strings. The Washington Post has praised his ‘astonishingly florid’ solo improvisational passage work. He has been called a ‘modern master’ of the classical guitar’ by 20th Century Guitar. Classics today.com has praised his ‘first rate instrumental artistry,’ and the Lute Society of America Quarterly has called his technique ‘formidable.’ He is an endorsing artist for Aquila Strings, (Italy) and his compositions has been featured in major guitar magazines such as Fingerstyle Guitar in the United States and Akustic Gitarre in Germany.

Celebrate the season with the glorious sounds of Messiah! Handel’s beloved oratorio comes to life once more, performed on exquisite period instruments just as
it was meant to be heard. From the triumphant Hallelujah to the soaring arias and stirring choruses, this is Messiah in its full, breathtaking splendor.

Under the dynamic guest direction of Jos van Veldhoven, this year’s performance promises to be an unforgettable musical event. With world-class soloists and the vibrant debut of Portland Baroque Voices infusing every note with passion, power, and soul-stirring emotion, this Messiah will be a truly transcendent experience.

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org. 

NW Dance Project presents IN GOOD COMPANY

A PORTLAND HOLIDAY TRADITION IS BACK WITH ALL NEW WORKS AND FESTIVE FUN!

ON THE PROGRAM (ALL NEW/PREMIERE WORKS FROM COMPANY ARTISTS):
Gabriel Canepa, Tulia Marshall, Anthony Milian, Mateo Vidals, + Audrey Wells (DEC 12+13 shows only – original work performed by our Young Creatives youth company).

And as always at our intimate winter shows, attendees can enjoy a cup of warm homemade wassail!
+ We’ll have a few fun raffle packages for fundraising such as a record player and 100 vintage vinyl records; fabulous “staycation” packages, works of art, wine packages, and more!

Tickets: $64 advance (NO SERVICE FEES)

The musicians of Musica Universalis, together with the very American Briana Ratterman and the very British Jonathan Cullen, invite you to celebrate the season with music, stories, poetry, freshly baked Christmas cake, and all sorts of shenanigans.

Part play, part concert, part baking party, The Snow Globe is a unique way to bring the community together and share the holiday spirit with you.

Directed by Štěpán S. Šimek, whose recent work includes Piercing the Veil.

Thursdays:
General Admission: $30
Students/Seniors: $20
Rush Tickets: $15

Friday-Sunday:
General Admission: $35
Students/Seniors: $25
Rush Tickets: $15

Mark your calendars for DAWN’s third annual Ukrainian Winterfest! Join us for a celebration featuring live music, traditional dances, children’s activities, arts and crafts, food and drink for sale, a holiday bazaar, and more.

Taste delicious Ukrainian dishes and drinks
Enjoy live music and dance performances
Learn about Ukrainian culture and traditional handicrafts
Create traditional Ukrainian holiday crafts
Take a walk through our magical winter wonderland

Experience the holiday magic with us this winter – mark your calendars now!

Saturday, December 13, 2025
1 pm – 9 pm
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
3131 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
Price: FREE!

Celebrate the season with the glorious sounds of Messiah! Handel’s beloved oratorio comes to life once more, performed on exquisite period instruments just as
it was meant to be heard. From the triumphant Hallelujah to the soaring arias and stirring choruses, this is Messiah in its full, breathtaking splendor.

Under the dynamic guest direction of Jos van Veldhoven, this year’s performance promises to be an unforgettable musical event. With world-class soloists and the vibrant debut of Portland Baroque Voices infusing every note with passion, power, and soul-stirring emotion, this Messiah will be a truly transcendent experience.

For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org.