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Chicano Musician Joshua Josue Brings His Unique Blend of Influences to Edgefield’s Loading Dock on April 20th

Joshua Josue, the rising star in the Chicano music scene, is set to captivate audiences with his soulful tunes at Edgefield on April 20th, 2024. Aptly titled “An Evening with Joshua Josue,” the performance promises an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts and fans alike.
Drawing inspiration from legendary artists such as Los Lobos, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly, Joshua has crafted a distinctive sound that pays homage to his musical influences while adding his own modern flair. His performances are known for their infectious energy, heartfelt lyrics, and mesmerizing melodies.
Hailing from Portland, Joshua Josue has quickly become a local favorite, garnering a dedicated following with his dynamic stage presence and undeniable talent. His ability to blend various musical styles seamlessly has earned him widespread acclaim and recognition in the music community.
“An Evening with Joshua Josue” is a must-attend event for anyone seeking an authentic and soul-stirring musical experience. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering his music for the first time, this performance guarantees to leave a lasting impression.
Don’t miss your chance to witness Joshua Josue live at Edgefield’s Loading Dock on April 20th, 2024.

For more information visit Edgefield’s official website: https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/253003-joshua-josue
About Joshua Josue:
Joshua Josue is a Chicano musician based in Portland, Oregon, known for his eclectic blend of musical styles influenced by artists such as Los Lobos, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly. With his soulful vocals and captivating performances, Joshua has gained recognition as a local favorite in the Portland music scene.

Come, celebrate the Classics with Darlene Cusick, pianist and organist at Rise Church Tigard, on Sunday, April 21st, 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Darlene will be joined by Bill Kuyper, French Horn, and an alum of the New york Philharmonic Orchestra, who played under Leonard Bernstein; Vicki Kuyper, flautist; and Janet Smith, pianist.
Janet and Darlene will play the famous Fantasie by Schubert, written the year the composer died at age 31. Yes, 31! Her program will begin with a Bach Fugue on the organ and end with the Fugue by Samuel Barber on piano.
She will also play works by Chopin, Debussy, and Ravel, as well as beautiful flute and French horn pieces.

Classical guitarist, Tal Hurwitz, has garnered international acclaim in concerts and masterclasses around the world, showcasing his reputation for technical mastery and artistic clarity.
His devotion for music, desire for beauty and aesthetics in interpretation, and his constant search to combine the old with the new have led to an extensive performance career, including notable venues such as the Moscow House of Music, the Großer Saal of the Stiftung Mozarteum and the Sala de Espectáculos in Mexico.

Villa Lobos’ Twelve Etudes are among the most challenging works for classical guitar. The audience will have the rare opportunity to hear the entire set of 12.

CDZ Collegium Musica Concert series is a music and education NPO. The Collegium Concert Series features some of the finest local and touring musicians at a variety of music venues: Oregon State University (Corvallis), George Fox University (Newberg), Marys Woods Historic Chapel (Lake Oswego), U&I Event Center (Tigard), and Madeleine’s Old Church (NE Portland).

The mission of the Collegium is “bringing community together through music, education, and cultural exchange” and help assist developing and established performing artists. CDZ Collegium Musica commitment to education and community building is based on the belief that experiencing music performance from different times in history and different global cultures benefits the community – children, adolescents, and adults – by Touching hearts, Educating Minds, Bringing People Together.

The 2024 Gorge Artists Open Studios tour will feature 45 studios the weekend of April 26-28, 10am-5pm. Come see where art is made!

Founded by Gorge artists in 2006, the Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour is a yearly public tour showcasing the wonderful art of Gorge artists and providing insight into the environment in which art is created. It is our mission to advance art and encourage artists in the Columbia River Gorge by building community among artists and the public, promoting art and business education, and providing opportunities for the public to experience and enjoy art. For more information, visit gorgeartists.org.

Gorge Artists Open Studios 45 Studios in the Columbia River Gorge April 26th, 27th, and 28th, 2024, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The 2024 Gorge Artists Open Studios tour will feature 45 studios the weekend of April 26-28, 10am-5pm. Come see where art is made!

Founded by Gorge artists in 2006, the Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour is a yearly public tour showcasing the wonderful art of Gorge artists and providing insight into the environment in which art is created. It is our mission to advance art and encourage artists in the Columbia River Gorge by building community among artists and the public, promoting art and business education, and providing opportunities for the public to experience and enjoy art. For more information, visit gorgeartists.org.

Gorge Artists Open Studios 45 Studios in the Columbia River Gorge April 26th, 27th, and 28th, 2024, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Ensemble Boulanger presents a recital of music from the early German Romantics. You’ll hear beloved favorites like Mendelssohn’s “On Wings of Song,” as well as lesser-known gems, all swirling around a theme of springtime.

The program includes Lieder, piano solos, and piano duets by Franz Schubert, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Felix Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann, Clara Wieck Schumann, Josephine Lang, Mathilde von Rothschild, and others. Ensemble Boulanger recitals also include accessible, informal spoken commentary on the music. Light refreshments will be offered.

ENSEMBLE BOULANGER
Emma Mildred Cowell, soprano
Hannah Brewer, piano

Suggested donation: $20

The 2024 Gorge Artists Open Studios tour will feature 45 studios the weekend of April 26-28, 10am-5pm. Come see where art is made!

Founded by Gorge artists in 2006, the Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour is a yearly public tour showcasing the wonderful art of Gorge artists and providing insight into the environment in which art is created. It is our mission to advance art and encourage artists in the Columbia River Gorge by building community among artists and the public, promoting art and business education, and providing opportunities for the public to experience and enjoy art. For more information, visit gorgeartists.org.

Gorge Artists Open Studios 45 Studios in the Columbia River Gorge April 26th, 27th, and 28th, 2024, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The program centers on all women composers, including two pieces by Florence Price, first African-American woman to have a piece performed by a major American orchestra. We also include French composter. Cecile Chaminade, who was a victim of extreme prejudice against women composers in the early 1900s. Amy Beach had her Gaelic Symphony premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1896. Julie Giroux is a contemporary artist who has composed everything from video game themes to full symphonies. Ethyl Smyth was not only a composer but also an ardent suffragette in the 1910s and 20s.
Callirhoë Suite¬—Cécile Chaminade
Gaelic Symphony III—Amy Beach
The Big Blue Marble—Julie Giroux
The Old Boatman—Florence Price
Juba Dance—Florence Price
The Wreckers—Ethyl Smyth

Finishing their 2024 spring performances, Blueprint brings a unique concept within the choral and theatrical arena:
letting the audience choose what comes next!

With provided handheld digital devices, the audience will get opportunities to select/vote
— at numerous junctures in this mystery/detective thriller —
which path the main characters will take next!

Backed by a fast-paced plot, audio and visual enhancements, and (of course) an amazing soundtrack,
the jukebox-musical-style Choose-Your-Adventure-Now show packs fun and quirky elements together with
the amazing choral music that the organization highlights at every show!

THE STORY (in a sentence or two):
Major landmarks have been vanishing from around the globe,
and no agency has been able to catch the thieves!
The criminal mastermind behind the heists needs to be found and captured before all of the world’s treasures are gone!

Come be part of our team of field analyst detectives helping figure out this mystery, and decide what our agents do next, with a slammin’ pursuit soundtrack, which could include (depending on the path chosen)…

• Madonna’s Like a Prayer
• A-ha’s Take on Me
• Bach’s Ave Maria
• the Weather Girls’ It’s Raining Men
• Guns N’ Roses’ Welcome to the Jungle
• Florence and the Machine’s Cosmic Love
• Ella Fitzgerald’s Dream a Little Dream

And, of course, you can’t track that notorious crime boss without…
• Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego!

Oh, and much, much more!

Grab your magnifying glass and fingerprint kit and join us for a musical journey of mystery and intrigue!
So come and be a part of the show, and a part of the story!

The program centers on all women composers, including two pieces by Florence Price, first African-American woman to have a piece performed by a major American orchestra. We also include French composter. Cecile Chaminade, who was a victim of extreme prejudice against women composers in the early 1900s. Amy Beach had her Gaelic Symphony premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1896. Julie Giroux is a contemporary artist who has composed everything from video game themes to full symphonies. Ethyl Smyth was not only a composer but also an ardent suffragette in the 1910s and 20s.
Callirhoë Suite¬—Cécile Chaminade
Gaelic Symphony III—Amy Beach
The Big Blue Marble—Julie Giroux
The Old Boatman—Florence Price
Juba Dance—Florence Price
The Wreckers—Ethyl Smyth

Ensemble Boulanger presents a recital of music from the early German Romantics. You’ll hear beloved favorites like Mendelssohn’s “On Wings of Song,” as well as lesser-known gems, all swirling around a theme of springtime.

The program includes Lieder, piano solos, and piano duets by Franz Schubert, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Felix Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann, Clara Wieck Schumann, Josephine Lang, Mathilde von Rothschild, and others. Ensemble Boulanger recitals also include accessible, informal spoken commentary on the music. Light refreshments will be offered.

ENSEMBLE BOULANGER
Emma Mildred Cowell, soprano
Hannah Brewer, piano

Suggested donation: $20

Leipzig Tour Send-Off Concert
Sunday, May 19, 2024 2pm – 3:15pm

Antonia Bembo*
Psalm 31, Beati, quorum remasse sunt iniquitates

Jan Dismas Zelenka
Haec Dies

J. S. Bach
Cantata: Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit, BWV 115
Cantata: Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80

The Pacific Rose Ensemble’s mission is to provide young composers and musicians an accessible opportunity to display their work while connecting community members of all ages and backgrounds to the world of classical music.

A Joyous Finale

Concert Program:
Glinka – String Quartet No. 2 in F Major
Schubert – Piano Quintet in A Major “Trout”

May 24th, 2024; 7:00pm
Location: Madeleine Parish Old Church – 3123 NE 24th Ave, Portland, OR 97212

Doors will open at 6:45 on all dates. Tickets are free, but donations are accepted for the sole purpose of supporting PRE’s future endeavors!

Join us for a concert with Folias Duo, the celebrated musical pairing of flutist Carmen Maret and guitarist Andrew Bergeron, who redefines classical music with a dynamic blend of jazz, world music, and improvisation. With two decades of collaboration, their compelling compositions and mesmerizing performances have earned them recognition as pioneers in the contemporary flute and guitar ensemble scene. They will grace the stage with their original compositions, drawing inspiration from their life on the road and the profound impressions evoked by the natural world, all showcased from their latest album, “Heartdance.”

This event is co-sponsored by the Greater Portland Flute Society, CDZ Collegium Musica and the Portland Guitar Society with support from the Oregon Arts Commission.