Cultural Calendar

The Prince visits Leonato with evil sibling, John. Beatrice and Benedicke feud. Claudio plans to marry Hero. Folx gull Beatrice and Benedicke into thinking the other loves them. John makes Hero appear unfaithful. Claudio viciously spurns her at the altar. Hero fakes her death. John’s plot is revealed. Everyone marries.
Join us live on the Original Practice Shakespeare Facebook page or YouTube channel at 6 pm on Friday July 10th, 2020.

The Portland Picnic is back for its fourth year on July 11, 2020! Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a beautiful summer day in Westmoreland Park tasting from an exceptional array of 100 wines from around the world. Not a wine drinker? Not to worry, there will be delicious beers from Level Beer and nonalcoholic beverages to enjoy. Plus, tasty food offerings from local food vendors, live music, a great selection of community vendors and an activity zone filled with fun for the whole family.

The event is free to get in and family friendly! Tasting Packages are available for purchase to partake in the wine tasting. Buy them online before the event at a discounted price.
No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed.

The Portland Picnic is proud to support Ride Connection, as their 2020 beneficiary.

After years of civil war, England is ruled by Yorkist Edward IV. His brother, Richard, covering the throne, has his brother, Clarence, nephews, wife, enemies, and friends, killed on the way to ultimate power. At the Battle of Bosworth, he is defeated by the Tudor, Richmond, who becomes Henry VII.
Join us live on the Original Practice Shakespeare Facebook page and YouTube channel at 6 pm on Saturday July 11th, 2020.

Discover the next generation of classical music stars in this program of Ravel, Mozart, and Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time” performed by Chamber Music Northwest Protégé Project artists and mentors. Chamber Music Northwest’s Protégé Project is a world-class professional residency for emerging professional musicians. Since its founding in 2010, Chamber Music Northwest’s Protégé Project has played a key role in launching the professional careers of dozens of America’s finest young chamber musicians. Join us at our Youtube link at 7 pm on Monday July 20th, 2020.

The Portland Community College Rock Creek Music Department is presenting an information session via zoom on our Fall class schedule and music program. PCC Rock Creek is offering a full fall schedule of classes for music majors or amateur musicians at every level, with a robust applied music program and high-quality instrumental and choral ensembles, fully optimized for temporary remote instruction. We offer a full array of pre-professional music coursework that will transfer to private and state colleges, offered by award-winning faculty, all at a fraction of the cost. Take classes in piano, voice, guitar, theory, history, jazz ensemble, choir, music technology and much more. For more information on how to register for classes and to register to attend the Zoom information session, please go to http://www.pcc.edu/musicrc or https://www.facebook.com/pccmusicrc/. The informational Zoom session will be on Tuesday July 28th at 4 pm.

From Bach to Leonard Cohen from Beethoven to John Williams, Grammy nominated cellist Amit Peled takes us into the art studio of his sister, Zemer Peled’s, where he presents a concert inspired by and in dialogue with these exciting sculptures. Join us online via our website at 7 pm on Wednesday July 29th, 2020.

Program will include: Johann Sebastian Bach, Gaspar Cassadó, Luigi Boccherini, John Williams (Schindler’s List) and Leonard Cohen (Hallelujah).
Amit Peled, Cello
Ismael Guerrero, Cello
Zemer Peled Sculpture Studio

The Washington Post has written: “One comes away from a recital by pianist Brian Ganz not only exhilarated by the power of the performance but also moved by his search for artistic truth.” Ganz is renowned to be one of the few, if not only, pianists to have played every note Chopin wrote! We offer you the unique opportunity to ask this internationally renowned pianist to perform YOUR favorite Chopin pieces. Send us your requests by June 30. Join us online via our website at 7 pm on Thursday July 30th, 2020.

Brian Ganz, piano

Competition winner and Instagram sensation guitarist JIJI takes us on a journey into the world of tango and beyond on her classical and electric guitars. Don’t miss the joy of the dancing a tango. Join us online via our website at 7 pm on Friday July 31st, 2020.

JIJI is a passionate advocate of new music, and an adventurous artist who plays a wide range of music, from traditional and contemporary classical music to free improvisation. Her 2018-19 performing season featured two major debut performances: the Carnegie Hall debut with the New York Youth Symphony and her Lincoln Center recital debut, as part of the Great Performers series.
Composers will include: Bach, Dyens (Tango), Albéniz (Asturias), Steve Reich and Paganani.