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Utilizing methodologies and movement structures loosely informed by vernacular such as Cunningham, Horton, McKayle, and Duncan, this course will hone in on shape, structure, and intentionality. Emphasis will be placed
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Utilizing methodologies and movement structures loosely informed by vernacular such as Cunningham, Horton, McKayle, and Duncan, this course will hone in on shape, structure, and intentionality. Emphasis will be placed on specificity of form as well as pathways into and out of the floor.
Beginning with a whole-body warmup, class will move through exercises that awaken core and length, challenge coordination and balance, and strengthen large-system and intrinsic muscularity. Class will end with cumulative multi-level phrase work with regard given to specificity and dynamics.
Aspects of this class will require usage of weight bearing on hands for floorwork and comfortability with transitioning levels. Knee pads recommended; sense of fun and enthusiasm highly encouraged!
$16 – Single Class $125 – 10 class card $210 – 20 class card Class cards expire 6 months after purchase date. No refunds or exchanges. (Class cards cannot be used for workshops or master classes.) Drop-ins are allowed at $16 per class. Student rate of $12 with valid college ID.
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am
Location
BodyVox
1201 NW 17th Ave
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BodyVox
15dec12:00 pm3:00 pmAll Classical Portland Holiday Open House!

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You’re invited to join us for our annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 15th from 12pm – 3pm! To celebrate the season of joy and warmth, there will be sing-along
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You’re invited to join us for our annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 15th from 12pm – 3pm! To celebrate the season of joy and warmth, there will be sing-along carols led by David Saffert on the piano, staff-led tours every half hour, special surprise guest performers alongside your favorite radio hosts, and sweet treats for all to enjoy!
Are you thinking of bringing along a little one? Please do! There will be a comfortable, kid-friendly ICAN space where adults and children alike can enjoy storytime, crafts, games, and audio to inspire the imagination!
What: All Classical Portland Holiday Open House
When: Sunday, December 15th, 12pm – 3pm
Where: All Classical Portland, 211 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: FREE!
Parking: We encourage you to take public transit if possible. Limited parking will be available in the lot adjacent to our building.
Accessibility: A curbside drop-off zone is in front of our building to allow easy access. Our building has an accessible entrance, as well as an elevator that operates between the street level and our 2nd-floor office.
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(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST
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Portland Revels “Christmas Revels, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall, An English Country Celebration of the Winter Solstice” performances will be at the beautiful Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland! It’s our 25th year, and ghosts
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Portland Revels “Christmas Revels, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall, An English Country Celebration of the Winter Solstice” performances will be at the beautiful Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland!
It’s our 25th year, and ghosts will return to haunt the stage during Portland’s annual Christmas Revels performance as we inhabit Haddon Hall, the setting for the original Christmas Revels! This year’s performance transports us back to an imaginary day when the Duke, his wife and his children enter the castle after two centuries of presumed emptiness, expecting to demolish it, only to find it inhabited by the spirits of all those who have ever celebrated the winter solstice within its walls.
The real Haddon Hall was derelict for roughly 200 years, enough time for ghosts to gather in the crumbling remains, until the Duke of Rutland began a renovation between WWI and WWII. What prompted him to do so is the speculation that inspired the original Haddon Hall show, written by Oregonian Grey Eubank who believed the ghosts of the Hall persuaded the Duke to do so.
Old and new combine for a fresh take on the ghosts and their efforts and encounters with the living. Sprites cavort to celebrate the seasons; mummers recall the cycles of the year in the death and revival of a hero; Morris dancers leap right out of the middle ages to keep time with their flying sticks and richly ringing bells; fools gambol in physical comedy; and ancient figures (the “folk fool,” the “man-woman,” the “hobby horse” and the “archer”) step to the mysterious Abbots Bromley Horn Dance (still performed in the English village of Abbots Bromley). All in service of convincing the Duke and his family to stay his hand and keep the Hall.
Portland Revel’s original fool, Burl Ross will be joined by other talented actors including two child alumni from our children’s chorus. Gail and Phil Neuman, masters of early music, will join our regular musicians and the talented volunteer chorus to present a wide-ranging feast of music primarily from the late medieval through Renaissance eras, the same periods that inspired the original Christmas Revels.
And of course, there will be opportunities for our audience to get involved! A Lord/Lady of Misrule will once again grace the stage, and the 12 Days of Christmas will be enacted with typical Revels frivolity.
In a clever, timeless and beautifully balanced way, the ancient is interwoven with a relevant contemporary context: Can we open the door to the future while holding on to what’s important to us from the past?
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm PST
Location
Newmark Theatre
1111 SW Broadway
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Join us at Lake Grove Presbyterian at 1:30 and 7:30 PM for our free annual Bells & Brass concerts. Brass from the Oregon Symphony will join our Covenant Bell Choir in
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Join us at Lake Grove Presbyterian at 1:30 and 7:30 PM for our free annual Bells & Brass concerts.
Brass from the Oregon Symphony will join our Covenant Bell Choir in sharing your favorite joyful carols. Admission is free.
Time
(Sunday) 1:30 pm
Location
Lake Grove Presbyterian Church
4040 Sunset Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Organizer
Lake Grove Presbyterian Church
15dec2:00 pmFeaturedOregon Ballet TheatreThe Nutcracker
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OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production
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OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production gets better and better with each passing year. Join Marie, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Prince on their adventure through the Land of Sweets – all set to Tchaikovsky’s joyous score! Immerse yourself in this magical journey for children of all ages.
Choreography by George Balanchine | Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
15dec2:00 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
15dec2:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
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Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
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Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
Organizer
Imago Theatre
15dec2:00 pmBag & Baggage ProductionsThe Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays
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It’s December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut
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It’s December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. Winner of the 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Play, and featuring a cast of B&B favorites directed by Resident Acting Company member Kymberli Colbourne, the danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
The Vault Theater & Event Space
350 E Main Street
15dec2:00 pmHannah and Eric's Holiday Pajama Jam
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Join master musicians Eric Nordin (piano) and Hannah Hillebrand (cello) for a December afternoon of Rachmaninoff, Britten and Popper in support of local theater company, Many Hats Collaboration. Grab the
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Join master musicians Eric Nordin (piano) and Hannah Hillebrand (cello) for a December afternoon of Rachmaninoff, Britten and Popper in support of local theater company, Many Hats Collaboration. Grab the “Jim-Jam” tickets, and a glass of mulled wine or chilled beer and one of Hannah’s delicious pastries will await you upon your arrival to the concert!
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
re:sound NW
1532 SW Jefferson
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15dec3:00 pmPortland Symphonic ChoirWintersong
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A Portland Symphonic Choir Holiday tradition. Established in 1945, the Portland Symphonic Choir has a long and rich legacy of bringing great choral music to the Northwest. The members are comprised of
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A Portland Symphonic Choir Holiday tradition.
Established in 1945, the Portland Symphonic Choir has a long and rich legacy of bringing great choral music to the Northwest. The members are comprised of both professional and volunteer singers and come from all over the Portland area.
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm
Location
Rose City Park United Methodist Church
5830 NE Alameda Street
15dec3:00 pmWillamette Master Chorus - Carols for the SeasonSponsored by Compton Family Foundation
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A collection of Christmas Carols will make up this annual holiday concert. The Sprague High School Concert Choir will join us for a solo set of carols and then combine
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A collection of Christmas Carols will make up this annual holiday concert. The Sprague High School Concert Choir will join us for a solo set of carols and then combine to present “Fantasia on Christmas Carols” by Ralph Vaughan Williams. This will include orchestra, chorus, and soloists. The St. Paul’s Ringers handbell choir will also perform.
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm
Location
Hudson Hall, Willamette University
900 State St
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15dec3:00 pmPortland Symphonic ChoirWintersong: There Shall A Star
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A Portland Symphonic Choir tradition — our 2019 annual holiday concert is entitled Wintersong: There Shall A Star. Join us to share in the warmth and music of the season!
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A Portland Symphonic Choir tradition — our 2019 annual holiday concert is entitled Wintersong: There Shall A Star. Join us to share in the warmth and music of the season!
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm
Location
Rose City Park United Methodist Church
5830 NE Alameda Street
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15dec3:00 pmChoral Arts Ensemble Yultide: And on Earth, Peace
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CAE’s annual holiday concerts will feature seasonal works old and new, including new works by NW composers in conjunction with Cascadia Composers, movements of Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem, and
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CAE’s annual holiday concerts will feature seasonal works old and new, including new works by NW composers in conjunction with Cascadia Composers, movements of Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem, and Biebl’s Ave Maria, among others.
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm
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15dec3:00 pmPortland Baroque OrchestraHandel's Messiah Featuring Cappella Romana
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Hallelujah! Monica Huggett takes the stage to lead one of the most-performed works in musical history – Handel’s Messiah. Portland’s only annual production of this holiday tradition on period instruments
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Hallelujah! Monica Huggett takes the stage to lead one of the most-performed works in musical history – Handel’s Messiah. Portland’s only annual production of this holiday tradition on period instruments features soprano Mary Wilson, mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó, tenor Dann Coakwell, and baritone Sumner Thompson. Choose full-length or highlights performances. Remember, prices increase after August 1 so get your tickets now!
The Complete Oratorio | Three hours in length
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm
15dec4:00 pmFeaturedOregon SymphonyGospel Christmas

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What could make the most wonderful time of the year even better? Celebrate the joy of the season at our 21st Gospel Christmas! Clap your hands and stomp your feet
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What could make the most wonderful time of the year even better? Celebrate the joy of the season at our 21st Gospel Christmas! Clap your hands and stomp your feet along with the region’s premier gospel singers and the Oregon Symphony at this beloved annual concert.
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway
15dec4:00 pmSunnyside Symphony OrchestraChristmas Concert
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Join the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra for their 18th Christmas Concert. Travis Hatton, Music Director
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Join the Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra for their 18th Christmas Concert. Travis Hatton, Music Director
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
Sunnyside Seventh Day Adventist Church
10501 SE Market Street, Portland, OR 97216
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Confluence Willamette Valley LGBT Chorus will present WINTER LIGHTS, a concert filled with old and new seasonal music. Raymond Elliott, Founding Artistic Director, will conduct. The concert will include Handel's
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Confluence Willamette Valley LGBT Chorus will present WINTER LIGHTS, a concert filled with old and new seasonal music. Raymond Elliott, Founding Artistic Director, will conduct. The concert will include Handel’s “Let Their Celestial Concerts All Unite,” with words by John Milton; John Rutter’s “Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind,” with text from Shakespeare; “African Star Carol,’ by Michael Barrett, and other songs featuring light and winter themes. Influence, Confluence’s small ensemble, will also perform.
Concerts will be on Friday, December 13 at 7:30 pm at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Salem, 700 Marion St. NE; on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 pm. at the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church in Portland, 2828 SE Stephens St.; and on Sunday, December 15 at 4:30 pm at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Corvallis, 4515 SW West Hills Road.
Tickets are available from Confluence members, online at confluencechorus.org, or at the door. Advance tickets are $15 general admission and $12 seniors and students. At the door, tickets are $18 and $15. No one is turned away due to lack of funds.
Time
(Sunday) 4:30 pm
Location
First Congregational United Church of Christ
4515 W Hills Rd, Corvallis, OR 97333
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15dec7:00 pmVancouver Symphony OrchestraA Holiday Celebration
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Holiday favorites! Guest Artist: Charlotte Pistor, soprano
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Holiday favorites!
Guest Artist: Charlotte Pistor, soprano
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 pm
15dec7:00 pmEspacio Flamenco - Fiesta Flamenca NavideñaCelebrate the season with Espacio Flamenco!
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Celebrate the holiday season Espacio Flamenco style with traditional holiday songs (villancicos), student and Espacio Flamenco Company performances, and a flamenco sing along! Performances by: - Espacio Flamenco Coro Navideño
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Celebrate the holiday season Espacio Flamenco style with traditional holiday songs (villancicos), student and Espacio Flamenco Company performances, and a flamenco sing along! Performances by: – Espacio Flamenco Coro Navideño – Flamenco Kids thru Level 3 Dance classes – Flamenco Guitar classes – Espacio Flamenco Company Espacio Flamenco offers holistic flamenco music and dance instruction for all ages. Through classes, special events, and performances we create a space in Portland where flamenco arts and culture can be experienced, explored, learned, and refined.
$15 Advance/ $20 Door, Student/Low income $10, Kids 12 and under $5
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 pm
Location
The Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Organizer
Espacio Flamenco
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Join us at Lake Grove Presbyterian at 1:30 and 7:30 PM for our free annual Bells & Brass concerts. Brass from the Oregon Symphony will join our Covenant Bell Choir in
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Join us at Lake Grove Presbyterian at 1:30 and 7:30 PM for our free annual Bells & Brass concerts.
Brass from the Oregon Symphony will join our Covenant Bell Choir in sharing your favorite joyful carols. Admission is free.
Time
(Sunday) 7:30 pm
Location
Lake Grove Presbyterian Church
4040 Sunset Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Organizer
Lake Grove Presbyterian Church
15dec7:30 pmArtists Repertory TheatreTHE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of draughts and drams at a pub, Prudencia gets lost in the snow-covered forest and winds up getting saved by a man who may have nefarious intentions. Bewitchingly exuberant, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart is a wild romp through Scottish ballads, karaoke mainstays, and devilish encounters.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will be performed among the audience in a pub-style setting. Enjoy traditional Scottish pub fare, beverages, and (of course) whiskey for a nominal additional fee.
Time
(Sunday) 7:30 pm
Location
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison St. Portland, OR 97205
16dec7:30 pmFeaturedOregon SymphonyThe Storm Large Holiday Orideal

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What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with the infamous and fabulous Storm Large Holiday Ordeal? Now in its 13th year and first time with the Oregon Symphony,
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What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with the infamous and fabulous Storm Large Holiday Ordeal? Now in its 13th year and first time with the Oregon Symphony, Storm’s Ordeal will delight you and leave you begging for more of her wicked charm and stunning vocals. Your holidays will never be the same! Special Concert
Norman Huynh, conductor
Time
(Monday) 7:30 pm
Location
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway
16dec7:30 pmPortland Baroque OrchestraHandel's Messiah Featuring Cappella Romana
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Hallelujah! Monica Huggett takes the stage to lead one of the most-performed works in musical history – Handel’s Messiah. Portland’s only annual production of this holiday tradition on period instruments
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Hallelujah! Monica Huggett takes the stage to lead one of the most-performed works in musical history – Handel’s Messiah. Portland’s only annual production of this holiday tradition on period instruments features soprano Mary Wilson, mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó, tenor Dann Coakwell, and baritone Sumner Thompson. Choose full-length or highlights performances. Remember, prices increase after August 1 so get your tickets now!
Messiah Highlights | Two hours in length
Time
(Monday) 7:30 pm
17dec12:45 pmBodyVox - MOVE with Sarah Parker
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This spirited and vibrant class is open to all backgrounds, levels and abilities, teen through adult. MOVE is all about connecting with and reenergizing your physical body in an open
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This spirited and vibrant class is open to all backgrounds, levels and abilities, teen through adult. MOVE is all about connecting with and reenergizing your physical body in an open and accepting atmosphere. Movers will be guided by Sara through a series of physical practices that prime the body in all capacities of strength, length, stamina and expressivity. Rather than focusing on specific dance techniques and forms, MOVE is a creative framework in which each mover is given the opportunity to explore their body without restraints. Get ready to dance and sweat: no mirrors, inspiring music, and the freedom to dance like no one’s watching!
$16 – Single Class $125 – 10 class card $210 – 20 class card Class cards expire 6 months after purchase date. No refunds or exchanges. (Class cards cannot be used for workshops or master classes.) Drop-ins are allowed at $16 per class. Student rate of $12 with valid college ID.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:45 pm
Location
BodyVox
1201 NW 17th Ave
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BodyVox
17dec7:30 pmArtists Repertory TheatreTHE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of draughts and drams at a pub, Prudencia gets lost in the snow-covered forest and winds up getting saved by a man who may have nefarious intentions. Bewitchingly exuberant, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart is a wild romp through Scottish ballads, karaoke mainstays, and devilish encounters.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will be performed among the audience in a pub-style setting. Enjoy traditional Scottish pub fare, beverages, and (of course) whiskey for a nominal additional fee.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm
Location
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison St. Portland, OR 97205
17dec7:30 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm
18dec7:30 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm
18dec7:30 pmArtists Repertory TheatreTHE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of draughts and drams at a pub, Prudencia gets lost in the snow-covered forest and winds up getting saved by a man who may have nefarious intentions. Bewitchingly exuberant, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart is a wild romp through Scottish ballads, karaoke mainstays, and devilish encounters.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will be performed among the audience in a pub-style setting. Enjoy traditional Scottish pub fare, beverages, and (of course) whiskey for a nominal additional fee.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm
Location
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison St. Portland, OR 97205
18dec7:30 pmFeaturedOregon SymphonyComfort & Joy: A Classical Christmas

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Join the Oregon Symphony for an evening of good cheer with seasonal classics, a very merry sing-along, and a jubilant celebration sure to put you and yours in the holiday
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Join the Oregon Symphony for an evening of good cheer with seasonal classics, a very merry sing-along, and a jubilant celebration sure to put you and yours in the holiday spirit. Special Concert
Norman Huynh, conductor
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm
Location
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway
18dec7:30 pmWestside Community & Youth Orchestra Winter ConcertHome for the Holidays
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The Westside Community & Youth Orchestra (WCYO) will present our Winter 2019 Concert, "Home for the Holidays”, on Wednesday, December 18th at 7:30 p.m. The music includes several traditional holiday tunes
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The Westside Community & Youth Orchestra (WCYO) will present our Winter 2019 Concert, “Home for the Holidays”, on Wednesday, December 18th at 7:30 p.m.
The music includes several traditional holiday tunes plus selections by John Williams from the movie score for Home Alone that carry a holiday theme. We will feature the Liberty High School Concert Choir as well as the children’s choir combination of Volare Blue and the Stoller Sounds.
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(Wednesday) 7:30 pm
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18dec7:30 pmMagenta TheaterMiracle on 34th Street
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Magenta Theater “Miracle on 34th Street” Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to. Magenta’s December show is a stage adaptation of the novel by Valentine Davies, and
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Magenta Theater “Miracle on 34th Street”
Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to.
Magenta’s December show is a stage adaptation of the novel by Valentine Davies, and the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. The adaptation for the stage is by Mountain Community Theater, and is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing. The original movie starred Maureen O’Hara and a very young Natalie Wood. Magenta Theater’s casting is equally as charming.
For those unfamiliar with the story: Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy.
A large cast (26) is under the direction of Brenda McGinnis who has directed numerous plays at Magenta previously, including BASKERVILLE, ROSE COLORED GLASS, and PARFUMERIE. Brenda’s warm approach with her cast comes in very handy when working with children, and oftentimes their parents. Brenda made it very clear at auditions that she was hoping to cast whole families if possible! “It really plays into our sense of creating community,” she said. “In actuality, there is a family of four in the play, and a three-generation family of three!
Melissa Swenson plays the role of Doris Walker, with Aviya Orr playing the iconic role of Susan, her daughter. David Roberts portrays Fred Gayley, with David Bower playing Kris Kringle. (The beard is real!)
There are eleven performances scheduled for December 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 at 7:30pm, and December 14 and 21 at 2pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $22 at the door (as available).
Magenta Theater
1108 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
http://www.magentatheater.com
360-635-4358 Box Office
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm
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18dec7:30 pmBattleground ProductionsThe Christmas Case
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It's 1885 and Christmas Eve at the country house of the Ashford family, and an engagement is imperiled when a valuable gem goes missing. But thanks to a visiting detective
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It’s 1885 and Christmas Eve at the country house of the Ashford family, and an engagement is imperiled when a valuable gem goes missing. But thanks to a visiting detective and her daughter, all goes right in a holiday comedy that’s two parts P.G. Wodehouse and one part Agatha Christie. A world premiere from the author of Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol.
Written and directed by John Longenbaugh, with Allison Anderson, Katherine Grant-Suttie, Hunter O’Harrow, Riley Parham, Andy Mangels, Rebecca Morse, Caralynn Shields and Rick Warren, with set by Tyler Buswell and costumes by Christine Richardson.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm
Location
Chapel Theater
4107 SE Harrison St Milwaukie OR 97222
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19dec11:00 amPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am
19dec12:45 pmBodyVox - MOVE with Sarah Parker
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This spirited and vibrant class is open to all backgrounds, levels and abilities, teen through adult. MOVE is all about connecting with and reenergizing your physical body in an open
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This spirited and vibrant class is open to all backgrounds, levels and abilities, teen through adult. MOVE is all about connecting with and reenergizing your physical body in an open and accepting atmosphere. Movers will be guided by Sara through a series of physical practices that prime the body in all capacities of strength, length, stamina and expressivity. Rather than focusing on specific dance techniques and forms, MOVE is a creative framework in which each mover is given the opportunity to explore their body without restraints. Get ready to dance and sweat: no mirrors, inspiring music, and the freedom to dance like no one’s watching!
$16 – Single Class $125 – 10 class card $210 – 20 class card Class cards expire 6 months after purchase date. No refunds or exchanges. (Class cards cannot be used for workshops or master classes.) Drop-ins are allowed at $16 per class. Student rate of $12 with valid college ID.
Time
(Thursday) 12:45 pm
Location
BodyVox
1201 NW 17th Ave
Organizer
BodyVox

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It’s the last T@T of 2019, and it’s going to be a fantastic show! First up is All Classical Portland’s premiere Young Artist in Residence: cellist Taylor Yoon. She
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It’s the last T@T of 2019, and it’s going to be a fantastic show! First up is All Classical Portland’s premiere Young Artist in Residence: cellist Taylor Yoon. She is a senior and a principal cellist at Lakeridge High School. Taylor and her older sisters perform as the “Yoontrio,” often raising funds to support local charitable causes. Winner of Oregon Cello Society Scholarship Competition in 2010, and Trula Whelan Concerto Competition in 2011 & 2014, Taylor currently studies with Mr. Ken Finch. Awarded residency in partnership with Metro Arts Inc.
On the second half of the show is a group of musicians from Trinity Cathedral, previewing their upcoming show, Sharing the Light I: Messiah. We’ll hear from the Pacific Youth Choir as well as singers Laura Beckel Thorseon, Samantha Grambow, William Goforth, and pianist Bruce Neswick. Please join us for this delightful performance!
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(Thursday) 3:00 pm PST
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19dec7:30 pmBag & Baggage ProductionsThe Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays
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It’s December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut
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It’s December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. Winner of the 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Play, and featuring a cast of B&B favorites directed by Resident Acting Company member Kymberli Colbourne, the danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Vault Theater & Event Space
350 E Main Street
19dec7:30 pmArtists Repertory TheatreTHE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of draughts and drams at a pub, Prudencia gets lost in the snow-covered forest and winds up getting saved by a man who may have nefarious intentions. Bewitchingly exuberant, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart is a wild romp through Scottish ballads, karaoke mainstays, and devilish encounters.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will be performed among the audience in a pub-style setting. Enjoy traditional Scottish pub fare, beverages, and (of course) whiskey for a nominal additional fee.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
Location
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison St. Portland, OR 97205
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Portland Revels “Christmas Revels, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall, An English Country Celebration of the Winter Solstice” performances will be at the beautiful Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland! It’s our 25th year, and ghosts
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Portland Revels “Christmas Revels, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall, An English Country Celebration of the Winter Solstice” performances will be at the beautiful Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland!
It’s our 25th year, and ghosts will return to haunt the stage during Portland’s annual Christmas Revels performance as we inhabit Haddon Hall, the setting for the original Christmas Revels! This year’s performance transports us back to an imaginary day when the Duke, his wife and his children enter the castle after two centuries of presumed emptiness, expecting to demolish it, only to find it inhabited by the spirits of all those who have ever celebrated the winter solstice within its walls.
The real Haddon Hall was derelict for roughly 200 years, enough time for ghosts to gather in the crumbling remains, until the Duke of Rutland began a renovation between WWI and WWII. What prompted him to do so is the speculation that inspired the original Haddon Hall show, written by Oregonian Grey Eubank who believed the ghosts of the Hall persuaded the Duke to do so.
Old and new combine for a fresh take on the ghosts and their efforts and encounters with the living. Sprites cavort to celebrate the seasons; mummers recall the cycles of the year in the death and revival of a hero; Morris dancers leap right out of the middle ages to keep time with their flying sticks and richly ringing bells; fools gambol in physical comedy; and ancient figures (the “folk fool,” the “man-woman,” the “hobby horse” and the “archer”) step to the mysterious Abbots Bromley Horn Dance (still performed in the English village of Abbots Bromley). All in service of convincing the Duke and his family to stay his hand and keep the Hall.
Portland Revel’s original fool, Burl Ross will be joined by other talented actors including two child alumni from our children’s chorus. Gail and Phil Neuman, masters of early music, will join our regular musicians and the talented volunteer chorus to present a wide-ranging feast of music primarily from the late medieval through Renaissance eras, the same periods that inspired the original Christmas Revels.
And of course, there will be opportunities for our audience to get involved! A Lord/Lady of Misrule will once again grace the stage, and the 12 Days of Christmas will be enacted with typical Revels frivolity.
In a clever, timeless and beautifully balanced way, the ancient is interwoven with a relevant contemporary context: Can we open the door to the future while holding on to what’s important to us from the past?
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm PST
Location
Newmark Theatre
1111 SW Broadway
19dec7:30 pmBattleground ProductionsThe Christmas Case
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It's 1885 and Christmas Eve at the country house of the Ashford family, and an engagement is imperiled when a valuable gem goes missing. But thanks to a visiting detective
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It’s 1885 and Christmas Eve at the country house of the Ashford family, and an engagement is imperiled when a valuable gem goes missing. But thanks to a visiting detective and her daughter, all goes right in a holiday comedy that’s two parts P.G. Wodehouse and one part Agatha Christie. A world premiere from the author of Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol.
Written and directed by John Longenbaugh, with Allison Anderson, Katherine Grant-Suttie, Hunter O’Harrow, Riley Parham, Andy Mangels, Rebecca Morse, Caralynn Shields and Rick Warren, with set by Tyler Buswell and costumes by Christine Richardson.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
Location
Chapel Theater
4107 SE Harrison St Milwaukie OR 97222
Organizer
19dec7:30 pmBig Ol' DittiesA Night of Musical Improv, Drag Kings & Live Piano Karaoke
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Kick off your holiday weekend and titillate your jingle bells with a fully improvised musical by Double Pretty, a performance by Portland drag kings XXXY, and live piano karaoke where
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Kick off your holiday weekend and titillate your jingle bells with a fully improvised musical by Double Pretty, a performance by Portland drag kings XXXY, and live piano karaoke where the audience can get up and sing out (Louise) to their favorite show tunes, Disney songs, standards and more!
This 1-night-only musical event will offer a variety of performances (including live piano karaoke for the audience) filled with singing, laughter, and the kind of spirit that will help inspire the Portland community to support each other during this holiday season.
All profits go to Outside In, an organization helping to break the cycles of chronic homelessness, poverty, and poor health among Portland’s LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, those experiencing homelessness, and the under-served.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
Location
Curious Comedy Theater Annex
5229 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Suite 102
Organizer
Double Pretty Improv
19dec7:30 pmFeaturedOregon Ballet TheatreThe Nutcracker
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OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production
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OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production gets better and better with each passing year. Join Marie, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Prince on their adventure through the Land of Sweets – all set to Tchaikovsky’s joyous score! Immerse yourself in this magical journey for children of all ages.
Choreography by George Balanchine | Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
19dec7:30 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
19dec7:30 pmMagenta TheaterMiracle on 34th Street
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Magenta Theater “Miracle on 34th Street” Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to. Magenta’s December show is a stage adaptation of the novel by Valentine Davies, and
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Magenta Theater “Miracle on 34th Street”
Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to.
Magenta’s December show is a stage adaptation of the novel by Valentine Davies, and the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. The adaptation for the stage is by Mountain Community Theater, and is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing. The original movie starred Maureen O’Hara and a very young Natalie Wood. Magenta Theater’s casting is equally as charming.
For those unfamiliar with the story: Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy.
A large cast (26) is under the direction of Brenda McGinnis who has directed numerous plays at Magenta previously, including BASKERVILLE, ROSE COLORED GLASS, and PARFUMERIE. Brenda’s warm approach with her cast comes in very handy when working with children, and oftentimes their parents. Brenda made it very clear at auditions that she was hoping to cast whole families if possible! “It really plays into our sense of creating community,” she said. “In actuality, there is a family of four in the play, and a three-generation family of three!
Melissa Swenson plays the role of Doris Walker, with Aviya Orr playing the iconic role of Susan, her daughter. David Roberts portrays Fred Gayley, with David Bower playing Kris Kringle. (The beard is real!)
There are eleven performances scheduled for December 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 at 7:30pm, and December 14 and 21 at 2pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $22 at the door (as available).
Magenta Theater
1108 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
http://www.magentatheater.com
360-635-4358 Box Office
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
Organizer
20dec7:00 pmRoaring 20s Jazz Dancewith The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra
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Once more join Portland’s premier vintage dance band, presenting the hottest and sweetest tunes of the 1920s and 30s for your dancing pleasure. The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra is
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Once more join Portland’s premier vintage dance band, presenting the hottest and sweetest tunes of the 1920s and 30s for your dancing pleasure. The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra is the only fully orchestrated ensemble in Portland that presents these classic hits in their original format. The 11 piece ensemble transports listeners and dancers back to the golden age of the Great American Songbook, featuring many works of Ellington, Gershwin, and Irving Berlin.
All events are family-friendly, and children 16 and under are free with an adult. Admission is $10 at the door, cash or charge.
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm
20dec7:00 pmWescor & Central Lutheran Church - 25th Annual Sing Along Messiah
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Wescor & Central Lutheran Church present the 25th Annual Sing Along of Handel's Messiah 7PM at Central Lutheran Church Free admission Doors open at 5:30PM Scores will be available or you can bring your
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Wescor & Central Lutheran Church present the 25th Annual Sing Along of Handel’s Messiah
7PM at Central Lutheran Church
Free admission
Doors open at 5:30PM
Scores will be available or you can bring your own
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm
Location
Central Lutheran Church
1820 NE 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97212
Organizer
20dec7:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
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Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
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Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
Organizer
Imago Theatre
20dec7:30 pmMagenta TheaterMiracle on 34th Street
Event Details
Magenta Theater “Miracle on 34th Street” Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to. Magenta’s December show is a stage adaptation of the novel by Valentine Davies, and
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Event Details
Magenta Theater “Miracle on 34th Street”
Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to.
Magenta’s December show is a stage adaptation of the novel by Valentine Davies, and the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. The adaptation for the stage is by Mountain Community Theater, and is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing. The original movie starred Maureen O’Hara and a very young Natalie Wood. Magenta Theater’s casting is equally as charming.
For those unfamiliar with the story: Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy.
A large cast (26) is under the direction of Brenda McGinnis who has directed numerous plays at Magenta previously, including BASKERVILLE, ROSE COLORED GLASS, and PARFUMERIE. Brenda’s warm approach with her cast comes in very handy when working with children, and oftentimes their parents. Brenda made it very clear at auditions that she was hoping to cast whole families if possible! “It really plays into our sense of creating community,” she said. “In actuality, there is a family of four in the play, and a three-generation family of three!
Melissa Swenson plays the role of Doris Walker, with Aviya Orr playing the iconic role of Susan, her daughter. David Roberts portrays Fred Gayley, with David Bower playing Kris Kringle. (The beard is real!)
There are eleven performances scheduled for December 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 at 7:30pm, and December 14 and 21 at 2pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $22 at the door (as available).
Magenta Theater
1108 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
http://www.magentatheater.com
360-635-4358 Box Office
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Organizer
20dec7:30 pmFeaturedOregon Ballet TheatreThe Nutcracker
Event Details
OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production
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OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production gets better and better with each passing year. Join Marie, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Prince on their adventure through the Land of Sweets – all set to Tchaikovsky’s joyous score! Immerse yourself in this magical journey for children of all ages.
Choreography by George Balanchine | Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
20dec7:30 pmBach Cantata ChoirBaroque Holiday Concert
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About: The Bach Cantata Choir's mission is to sing the entire set of cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach over a period of 30 years. We are a choir of about 50 members plus
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About:
The Bach Cantata Choir’s mission is to sing the entire set of cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach over a period of 30 years. We are a choir of about 50 members plus an orchestra of between 8 to 15 members depending upon the concert.
We perform approximately five concerts each year – two or three cantatas per concert. Most concerts are on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. and all concerts are held at the Rose City Park Presbyterian Church at 1907 NE 45th Avenue in Portland, Oregon (map). Concerts are free (free-will offering accepted) unless advertised otherwise.
Baroque Holiday Concert
Tickets Required – Tickets on sale in September at Brown Paper Tickets
J. D. Zelenka (1679-1745): Magnificat
J.S. Bach (1685-1750): Christmas Oratorio, Parts 4-6
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Event Details
Portland Revels “Christmas Revels, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall, An English Country Celebration of the Winter Solstice” performances will be at the beautiful Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland! It’s our 25th year, and ghosts
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Portland Revels “Christmas Revels, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall, An English Country Celebration of the Winter Solstice” performances will be at the beautiful Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland!
It’s our 25th year, and ghosts will return to haunt the stage during Portland’s annual Christmas Revels performance as we inhabit Haddon Hall, the setting for the original Christmas Revels! This year’s performance transports us back to an imaginary day when the Duke, his wife and his children enter the castle after two centuries of presumed emptiness, expecting to demolish it, only to find it inhabited by the spirits of all those who have ever celebrated the winter solstice within its walls.
The real Haddon Hall was derelict for roughly 200 years, enough time for ghosts to gather in the crumbling remains, until the Duke of Rutland began a renovation between WWI and WWII. What prompted him to do so is the speculation that inspired the original Haddon Hall show, written by Oregonian Grey Eubank who believed the ghosts of the Hall persuaded the Duke to do so.
Old and new combine for a fresh take on the ghosts and their efforts and encounters with the living. Sprites cavort to celebrate the seasons; mummers recall the cycles of the year in the death and revival of a hero; Morris dancers leap right out of the middle ages to keep time with their flying sticks and richly ringing bells; fools gambol in physical comedy; and ancient figures (the “folk fool,” the “man-woman,” the “hobby horse” and the “archer”) step to the mysterious Abbots Bromley Horn Dance (still performed in the English village of Abbots Bromley). All in service of convincing the Duke and his family to stay his hand and keep the Hall.
Portland Revel’s original fool, Burl Ross will be joined by other talented actors including two child alumni from our children’s chorus. Gail and Phil Neuman, masters of early music, will join our regular musicians and the talented volunteer chorus to present a wide-ranging feast of music primarily from the late medieval through Renaissance eras, the same periods that inspired the original Christmas Revels.
And of course, there will be opportunities for our audience to get involved! A Lord/Lady of Misrule will once again grace the stage, and the 12 Days of Christmas will be enacted with typical Revels frivolity.
In a clever, timeless and beautifully balanced way, the ancient is interwoven with a relevant contemporary context: Can we open the door to the future while holding on to what’s important to us from the past?
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm PST
Location
Newmark Theatre
1111 SW Broadway
20dec7:30 pmBag & Baggage ProductionsThe Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays
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It’s December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut
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It’s December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. Winner of the 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Play, and featuring a cast of B&B favorites directed by Resident Acting Company member Kymberli Colbourne, the danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Vault Theater & Event Space
350 E Main Street
20dec7:30 pmArtists Repertory TheatreTHE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of draughts and drams at a pub, Prudencia gets lost in the snow-covered forest and winds up getting saved by a man who may have nefarious intentions. Bewitchingly exuberant, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart is a wild romp through Scottish ballads, karaoke mainstays, and devilish encounters.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will be performed among the audience in a pub-style setting. Enjoy traditional Scottish pub fare, beverages, and (of course) whiskey for a nominal additional fee.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison St. Portland, OR 97205
20dec7:30 pmBattleground ProductionsThe Christmas Case
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It's 1885 and Christmas Eve at the country house of the Ashford family, and an engagement is imperiled when a valuable gem goes missing. But thanks to a visiting detective
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It’s 1885 and Christmas Eve at the country house of the Ashford family, and an engagement is imperiled when a valuable gem goes missing. But thanks to a visiting detective and her daughter, all goes right in a holiday comedy that’s two parts P.G. Wodehouse and one part Agatha Christie. A world premiere from the author of Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol.
Written and directed by John Longenbaugh, with Allison Anderson, Katherine Grant-Suttie, Hunter O’Harrow, Riley Parham, Andy Mangels, Rebecca Morse, Caralynn Shields and Rick Warren, with set by Tyler Buswell and costumes by Christine Richardson.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
Chapel Theater
4107 SE Harrison St Milwaukie OR 97222
Organizer
20dec7:30 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
more
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
20dec8:00 pmIn Mulieribus - Annual Christmas ConcertStar of Wonder
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In Mulieribus presents a Portland tradition! Don't miss our annual Christmas concert with medieval carols from the Worcester Fragments, contemporary works by Tarik O'Regan and James MacMillan, and other seasonal
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In Mulieribus presents a Portland tradition! Don’t miss our annual Christmas concert with medieval carols from the Worcester Fragments, contemporary works by Tarik O’Regan and James MacMillan, and other seasonal favorites from across the centuries.
Friday December 20, 2019 at 8:00 pm
St. Mary’s Cathedral, Portland Oregon
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater, Vancouver, Washington
Advance tickets (including Arts for All) are available online at mulieribus.bpt.me or by calling 1-800-838-3006.
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm
Location
St. Mary's Cathedral
1739 NW Couch St.
Organizer
In Mulieribus
20dec8:00 pmIn Mulieribus - Luminous in song2019-2020 Concert Season
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In Mulieribus, (the Latin phrase meaning "amongst women") is a female vocal ensemble dedicated to the promotion and enrichment of community through the art of music with a focus on
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In Mulieribus, (the Latin phrase meaning “amongst women”) is a female vocal ensemble dedicated to the promotion and enrichment of community through the art of music with a focus on works written primarily before 1750.
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm
Location
St. Mary's Cathedral
1739 NW Couch St.
Organizer
In Mulieribus
21dec12:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
Organizer
Imago Theatre
21dec12:30 pm2:30 pmHorton-Based Modern Technique Class with DarVejon Jones
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Based on the Technique of Lester Horton, DarVejon Jones will teach a thorough Modern Dance class. Beginning with a Roll Down series the class will progress to flat backs, laterals,
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Based on the Technique of Lester Horton, DarVejon Jones will teach a thorough Modern Dance class. Beginning with a Roll Down series the class will progress to flat backs, laterals, release swings, coccyx balance variations, deep stretching, fortification & balance studies, leg swings, Egyptian walks, torso and hip isolations, across-the-floor progressions and a summative movement phrase to be executed on both sides.
Time
(Saturday) 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
BodyVox
1201 NW 17th Ave
Organizer
BodyVox
Event Details
Portland Revels “Christmas Revels, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall, An English Country Celebration of the Winter Solstice” performances will be at the beautiful Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland! It’s our 25th year, and ghosts
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Portland Revels “Christmas Revels, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall, An English Country Celebration of the Winter Solstice” performances will be at the beautiful Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland!
It’s our 25th year, and ghosts will return to haunt the stage during Portland’s annual Christmas Revels performance as we inhabit Haddon Hall, the setting for the original Christmas Revels! This year’s performance transports us back to an imaginary day when the Duke, his wife and his children enter the castle after two centuries of presumed emptiness, expecting to demolish it, only to find it inhabited by the spirits of all those who have ever celebrated the winter solstice within its walls.
The real Haddon Hall was derelict for roughly 200 years, enough time for ghosts to gather in the crumbling remains, until the Duke of Rutland began a renovation between WWI and WWII. What prompted him to do so is the speculation that inspired the original Haddon Hall show, written by Oregonian Grey Eubank who believed the ghosts of the Hall persuaded the Duke to do so.
Old and new combine for a fresh take on the ghosts and their efforts and encounters with the living. Sprites cavort to celebrate the seasons; mummers recall the cycles of the year in the death and revival of a hero; Morris dancers leap right out of the middle ages to keep time with their flying sticks and richly ringing bells; fools gambol in physical comedy; and ancient figures (the “folk fool,” the “man-woman,” the “hobby horse” and the “archer”) step to the mysterious Abbots Bromley Horn Dance (still performed in the English village of Abbots Bromley). All in service of convincing the Duke and his family to stay his hand and keep the Hall.
Portland Revel’s original fool, Burl Ross will be joined by other talented actors including two child alumni from our children’s chorus. Gail and Phil Neuman, masters of early music, will join our regular musicians and the talented volunteer chorus to present a wide-ranging feast of music primarily from the late medieval through Renaissance eras, the same periods that inspired the original Christmas Revels.
And of course, there will be opportunities for our audience to get involved! A Lord/Lady of Misrule will once again grace the stage, and the 12 Days of Christmas will be enacted with typical Revels frivolity.
In a clever, timeless and beautifully balanced way, the ancient is interwoven with a relevant contemporary context: Can we open the door to the future while holding on to what’s important to us from the past?
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm PST
Location
Newmark Theatre
1111 SW Broadway
21dec2:00 pmBattleground ProductionsThe Christmas Case
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It's 1885 and Christmas Eve at the country house of the Ashford family, and an engagement is imperiled when a valuable gem goes missing. But thanks to a visiting detective
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It’s 1885 and Christmas Eve at the country house of the Ashford family, and an engagement is imperiled when a valuable gem goes missing. But thanks to a visiting detective and her daughter, all goes right in a holiday comedy that’s two parts P.G. Wodehouse and one part Agatha Christie. A world premiere from the author of Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol.
Written and directed by John Longenbaugh, with Allison Anderson, Katherine Grant-Suttie, Hunter O’Harrow, Riley Parham, Andy Mangels, Rebecca Morse, Caralynn Shields and Rick Warren, with set by Tyler Buswell and costumes by Christine Richardson.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Chapel Theater
4107 SE Harrison St Milwaukie OR 97222
Organizer
21dec2:00 pmMagenta TheaterMiracle on 34th Street
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Magenta Theater “Miracle on 34th Street” Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to. Magenta’s December show is a stage adaptation of the novel by Valentine Davies, and
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Magenta Theater “Miracle on 34th Street”
Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to.
Magenta’s December show is a stage adaptation of the novel by Valentine Davies, and the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. The adaptation for the stage is by Mountain Community Theater, and is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing. The original movie starred Maureen O’Hara and a very young Natalie Wood. Magenta Theater’s casting is equally as charming.
For those unfamiliar with the story: Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy.
A large cast (26) is under the direction of Brenda McGinnis who has directed numerous plays at Magenta previously, including BASKERVILLE, ROSE COLORED GLASS, and PARFUMERIE. Brenda’s warm approach with her cast comes in very handy when working with children, and oftentimes their parents. Brenda made it very clear at auditions that she was hoping to cast whole families if possible! “It really plays into our sense of creating community,” she said. “In actuality, there is a family of four in the play, and a three-generation family of three!
Melissa Swenson plays the role of Doris Walker, with Aviya Orr playing the iconic role of Susan, her daughter. David Roberts portrays Fred Gayley, with David Bower playing Kris Kringle. (The beard is real!)
There are eleven performances scheduled for December 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 at 7:30pm, and December 14 and 21 at 2pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $22 at the door (as available).
Magenta Theater
1108 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
http://www.magentatheater.com
360-635-4358 Box Office
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Organizer
21dec2:00 pmFeaturedOregon Symphony | Cirque NutcrackerCirque Nutcracker

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The awe-inspiring talents of Troupe Vertigo join forces with the Oregon Symphony, bringing their unique hybrid of cirque, dance, and acrobatic art to Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday masterpiece, The Nutcracker. This
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The awe-inspiring talents of Troupe Vertigo join forces with the Oregon Symphony, bringing their unique hybrid of cirque, dance, and acrobatic art to Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday masterpiece, The Nutcracker. This concert is sure to be a delightful treat for the entire family. Special Concert
Norman Huynh, conductor
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway
21dec3:00 pmPortland Symphonic GirlchoirHoliday Concert
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About PSG: Now in our 31st season, PSG singers experience the challenge of mastering complex and exciting music; make lifelong friends in a unique musical community; work with world-class choirs,
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About PSG:
Now in our 31st season, PSG singers experience the challenge of mastering complex and exciting music; make lifelong friends in a unique musical community; work with world-class choirs, composers, and conductors; and perform beautifully. Singers in four ensembles (Debut, Intermezzo, Premier and Encore), ranging in age from 5 to 18, travel from the greater Portland metro area and SW Washington to participate in Girlchoir’s comprehensive choral music program. Widely acclaimed by composers, conductors, and music educators for its musicality, adventurous programming, and dynamic performances, the Portland Symphonic Girlchoir offers a performance-based choral music education for girls who love to sing.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm
Location
Zion Lutheran Church
101 West 10th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
21dec3:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
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Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
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Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
Organizer
Imago Theatre
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18th annual Messiah sing along event featuring selections from Handel's oratorio, directed by Tom Gingerich and accompanied by piano and a string ensemble. No rehearsals. Scores are available to share;
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18th annual Messiah sing along event featuring selections from Handel’s oratorio, directed by Tom Gingerich and accompanied by piano and a string ensemble. No rehearsals. Scores are available to share; bring your own if you have one. Singers and listeners welcome; opportunity for singers to sit in soprano, alto, tenor, or bass sections. Free and open to public; donations encouraged for payment of soloists and instrumentalists.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
Location
Zion Mennonite Church
6124 S Whiskey Hill Rd
Organizer
21dec7:00 pmPortland Chamber Orchestra - Sharing the Light: A Celebration of the Season
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Choir Kol Echad - Choir of Congregation Beth Israel Pacific Youth Choir Samantha Grambow - soprano Laura Beckel Thoreson - mezzo soprano William Goforth, tenor Anton Belov, baritone Program Yaacov
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Choir
Kol Echad – Choir of Congregation Beth Israel
Pacific Youth Choir
Samantha Grambow – soprano
Laura Beckel Thoreson – mezzo soprano
William Goforth, tenor
Anton Belov, baritone
Program
Yaacov Bergman – Baruch Haba B’Shem Adonai
Benedetto Marcello – Ma-oz Tsur Y’shu-ati
M. McGlynn – Lux Aeterna
C.G. Lidaarti – Cantata
INTERMISSION
Handel – Messiah part one
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
Location
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
147 NW 19th Ave., Portland, OR 97209
Organizer
Portland Chamber Orchestra
21dec7:30 pmBattleground ProductionsThe Christmas Case
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It's 1885 and Christmas Eve at the country house of the Ashford family, and an engagement is imperiled when a valuable gem goes missing. But thanks to a visiting detective
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It’s 1885 and Christmas Eve at the country house of the Ashford family, and an engagement is imperiled when a valuable gem goes missing. But thanks to a visiting detective and her daughter, all goes right in a holiday comedy that’s two parts P.G. Wodehouse and one part Agatha Christie. A world premiere from the author of Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol.
Written and directed by John Longenbaugh, with Allison Anderson, Katherine Grant-Suttie, Hunter O’Harrow, Riley Parham, Andy Mangels, Rebecca Morse, Caralynn Shields and Rick Warren, with set by Tyler Buswell and costumes by Christine Richardson.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Chapel Theater
4107 SE Harrison St Milwaukie OR 97222
Organizer
21dec7:30 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
21dec7:30 pmIn Mulieribus - Luminous in song2019-2020 Concert Season
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In Mulieribus, (the Latin phrase meaning "amongst women") is a female vocal ensemble dedicated to the promotion and enrichment of community through the art of music with a focus on
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In Mulieribus, (the Latin phrase meaning “amongst women”) is a female vocal ensemble dedicated to the promotion and enrichment of community through the art of music with a focus on works written primarily before 1750.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
St. James Proto-Cathedral
218 W 12th St
Organizer
In Mulieribus
21dec7:30 pmTrinity Episcopal Cathedral - Holiday Concert: Sharing the Light
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Saturday, 7:30 pm AT TRINITY CATHEDRAL Sunday, 4 pm AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL (1972 NW Flanders St., Portland) Featuring the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday and Judas Maccabeus on Sunday.Kol
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Saturday, 7:30 pm AT TRINITY CATHEDRAL
Sunday, 4 pm AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL (1972 NW Flanders St., Portland)
Featuring the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday and Judas Maccabeus on Sunday.Kol Echad, Choir of Congregation Beth Israel & Trinity | Pacific Youth Choir
Portland Chamber Orchestra | Samantha Farmilant, soprano | Helen Karloski, mezzo
William Goforth, tenor | Anton Belov, baritone | Yaacov Bergman, conductor
Trinity’s annual Wassail Party follows the Saturday performance.
Chanukah treats and menorah lighting follow the Sunday performance.
TICKETS: Available now or call 503.478.1201
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
147 NW 19th Ave., Portland, OR 97209
Organizer
21dec7:30 pmFeaturedOregon Ballet TheatreThe Nutcracker
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OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production
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OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production gets better and better with each passing year. Join Marie, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Prince on their adventure through the Land of Sweets – all set to Tchaikovsky’s joyous score! Immerse yourself in this magical journey for children of all ages.
Choreography by George Balanchine | Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
21dec7:30 pmArtists Repertory TheatreTHE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of draughts and drams at a pub, Prudencia gets lost in the snow-covered forest and winds up getting saved by a man who may have nefarious intentions. Bewitchingly exuberant, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart is a wild romp through Scottish ballads, karaoke mainstays, and devilish encounters.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will be performed among the audience in a pub-style setting. Enjoy traditional Scottish pub fare, beverages, and (of course) whiskey for a nominal additional fee.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison St. Portland, OR 97205
21dec7:30 pmIn Mulieribus - Annual Christmas ConcertStar of Wonder
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In Mulieribus presents a Portland tradition! Don't miss our annual Christmas concert with medieval carols from the Worcester Fragments, contemporary works by Tarik O'Regan and James MacMillan, and other seasonal
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In Mulieribus presents a Portland tradition! Don’t miss our annual Christmas concert with medieval carols from the Worcester Fragments, contemporary works by Tarik O’Regan and James MacMillan, and other seasonal favorites from across the centuries.
Friday December 20, 2019 at 8:00 pm
St. Mary’s Cathedral, Portland Oregon
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater, Vancouver, Washington
Advance tickets (including Arts for All) are available online at mulieribus.bpt.me or by calling 1-800-838-3006.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
St. James Proto-Cathedral
218 W 12th St
Organizer
In Mulieribus
21dec7:30 pmBag & Baggage ProductionsThe Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays
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It’s December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut
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It’s December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. Winner of the 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Play, and featuring a cast of B&B favorites directed by Resident Acting Company member Kymberli Colbourne, the danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Vault Theater & Event Space
350 E Main Street
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Portland Revels “Christmas Revels, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall, An English Country Celebration of the Winter Solstice” performances will be at the beautiful Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland! It’s our 25th year, and ghosts
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Portland Revels “Christmas Revels, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall, An English Country Celebration of the Winter Solstice” performances will be at the beautiful Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland!
It’s our 25th year, and ghosts will return to haunt the stage during Portland’s annual Christmas Revels performance as we inhabit Haddon Hall, the setting for the original Christmas Revels! This year’s performance transports us back to an imaginary day when the Duke, his wife and his children enter the castle after two centuries of presumed emptiness, expecting to demolish it, only to find it inhabited by the spirits of all those who have ever celebrated the winter solstice within its walls.
The real Haddon Hall was derelict for roughly 200 years, enough time for ghosts to gather in the crumbling remains, until the Duke of Rutland began a renovation between WWI and WWII. What prompted him to do so is the speculation that inspired the original Haddon Hall show, written by Oregonian Grey Eubank who believed the ghosts of the Hall persuaded the Duke to do so.
Old and new combine for a fresh take on the ghosts and their efforts and encounters with the living. Sprites cavort to celebrate the seasons; mummers recall the cycles of the year in the death and revival of a hero; Morris dancers leap right out of the middle ages to keep time with their flying sticks and richly ringing bells; fools gambol in physical comedy; and ancient figures (the “folk fool,” the “man-woman,” the “hobby horse” and the “archer”) step to the mysterious Abbots Bromley Horn Dance (still performed in the English village of Abbots Bromley). All in service of convincing the Duke and his family to stay his hand and keep the Hall.
Portland Revel’s original fool, Burl Ross will be joined by other talented actors including two child alumni from our children’s chorus. Gail and Phil Neuman, masters of early music, will join our regular musicians and the talented volunteer chorus to present a wide-ranging feast of music primarily from the late medieval through Renaissance eras, the same periods that inspired the original Christmas Revels.
And of course, there will be opportunities for our audience to get involved! A Lord/Lady of Misrule will once again grace the stage, and the 12 Days of Christmas will be enacted with typical Revels frivolity.
In a clever, timeless and beautifully balanced way, the ancient is interwoven with a relevant contemporary context: Can we open the door to the future while holding on to what’s important to us from the past?
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm PST
Location
Newmark Theatre
1111 SW Broadway
21dec8:00 pmCappella RomanaChristmas in Constantinople
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This Christmas, journey through time and space with Cappella Romana to experience the holiday in Constantinople. Hear Byzantine music in Greek for Christmas, first performed in the Great Cathedral of
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This Christmas, journey through time and space with Cappella Romana to experience the holiday in Constantinople. Hear Byzantine music in Greek for Christmas, first performed in the Great Cathedral of Hagia Sophia. Spyridon Antonopoulos, regular singer in Cappella Romana, Byzantine music scholar, and founder and director of Boston-based Byzantine chant ensemble Psaltikon, conducts the men of Cappella in this joyful program.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
Location
St. Mary's Cathedral
1739 NW Couch St.
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Utilizing methodologies and movement structures loosely informed by vernacular such as Cunningham, Horton, McKayle, and Duncan, this course will hone in on shape, structure, and intentionality. Emphasis will be placed
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Utilizing methodologies and movement structures loosely informed by vernacular such as Cunningham, Horton, McKayle, and Duncan, this course will hone in on shape, structure, and intentionality. Emphasis will be placed on specificity of form as well as pathways into and out of the floor.
Beginning with a whole-body warmup, class will move through exercises that awaken core and length, challenge coordination and balance, and strengthen large-system and intrinsic muscularity. Class will end with cumulative multi-level phrase work with regard given to specificity and dynamics.
Aspects of this class will require usage of weight bearing on hands for floorwork and comfortability with transitioning levels. Knee pads recommended; sense of fun and enthusiasm highly encouraged!
$16 – Single Class $125 – 10 class card $210 – 20 class card Class cards expire 6 months after purchase date. No refunds or exchanges. (Class cards cannot be used for workshops or master classes.) Drop-ins are allowed at $16 per class. Student rate of $12 with valid college ID.
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am
Location
BodyVox
1201 NW 17th Ave
Organizer
BodyVox
22dec12:30 pm2:30 pmOpen Contemporary Holiday Pop-Up with Eric Stucky
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This 2 hour class is open to all levels of dance experience and will begin with improvisation exercises exploring anterior and posterior planes of the body as well as different
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This 2 hour class is open to all levels of dance experience and will begin with improvisation exercises exploring anterior and posterior planes of the body as well as different energies the body can give. Next, the class will move into floor work (release based) then move into a standing warm up utilizing breath and expansion of all limbs. Class will conclude with an open dance party and a final ending phrase.
Time
(Sunday) 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
BodyVox
1201 NW 17th Ave
Organizer
BodyVox
22dec12:30 pm2:30 pmHorton-Based Modern Technique Class with DarVejon Jones
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Based on the Technique of Lester Horton, DarVejon Jones will teach a thorough Modern Dance class. Beginning with a Roll Down series the class will progress to flat backs, laterals,
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Based on the Technique of Lester Horton, DarVejon Jones will teach a thorough Modern Dance class. Beginning with a Roll Down series the class will progress to flat backs, laterals, release swings, coccyx balance variations, deep stretching, fortification & balance studies, leg swings, Egyptian walks, torso and hip isolations, across-the-floor progressions and a summative movement phrase to be executed on both sides.
Time
(Sunday) 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
BodyVox
1201 NW 17th Ave
Organizer
BodyVox
Event Details
Portland Revels “Christmas Revels, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall, An English Country Celebration of the Winter Solstice” performances will be at the beautiful Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland! It’s our 25th year, and ghosts
more
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Portland Revels “Christmas Revels, The Ghosts of Haddon Hall, An English Country Celebration of the Winter Solstice” performances will be at the beautiful Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland!
It’s our 25th year, and ghosts will return to haunt the stage during Portland’s annual Christmas Revels performance as we inhabit Haddon Hall, the setting for the original Christmas Revels! This year’s performance transports us back to an imaginary day when the Duke, his wife and his children enter the castle after two centuries of presumed emptiness, expecting to demolish it, only to find it inhabited by the spirits of all those who have ever celebrated the winter solstice within its walls.
The real Haddon Hall was derelict for roughly 200 years, enough time for ghosts to gather in the crumbling remains, until the Duke of Rutland began a renovation between WWI and WWII. What prompted him to do so is the speculation that inspired the original Haddon Hall show, written by Oregonian Grey Eubank who believed the ghosts of the Hall persuaded the Duke to do so.
Old and new combine for a fresh take on the ghosts and their efforts and encounters with the living. Sprites cavort to celebrate the seasons; mummers recall the cycles of the year in the death and revival of a hero; Morris dancers leap right out of the middle ages to keep time with their flying sticks and richly ringing bells; fools gambol in physical comedy; and ancient figures (the “folk fool,” the “man-woman,” the “hobby horse” and the “archer”) step to the mysterious Abbots Bromley Horn Dance (still performed in the English village of Abbots Bromley). All in service of convincing the Duke and his family to stay his hand and keep the Hall.
Portland Revel’s original fool, Burl Ross will be joined by other talented actors including two child alumni from our children’s chorus. Gail and Phil Neuman, masters of early music, will join our regular musicians and the talented volunteer chorus to present a wide-ranging feast of music primarily from the late medieval through Renaissance eras, the same periods that inspired the original Christmas Revels.
And of course, there will be opportunities for our audience to get involved! A Lord/Lady of Misrule will once again grace the stage, and the 12 Days of Christmas will be enacted with typical Revels frivolity.
In a clever, timeless and beautifully balanced way, the ancient is interwoven with a relevant contemporary context: Can we open the door to the future while holding on to what’s important to us from the past?
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm PST
Location
Newmark Theatre
1111 SW Broadway
22dec2:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
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Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
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Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
Organizer
Imago Theatre
22dec2:00 pmBag & Baggage ProductionsThe Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays
Event Details
It’s December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut
more
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It’s December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. Winner of the 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Play, and featuring a cast of B&B favorites directed by Resident Acting Company member Kymberli Colbourne, the danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
The Vault Theater & Event Space
350 E Main Street
22dec2:00 pmFeaturedOregon Ballet TheatreThe Nutcracker
Event Details
OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production
more
Event Details
OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production gets better and better with each passing year. Join Marie, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Prince on their adventure through the Land of Sweets – all set to Tchaikovsky’s joyous score! Immerse yourself in this magical journey for children of all ages.
Choreography by George Balanchine | Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
22dec2:00 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
22dec3:00 pmCappella RomanaChristmas in Constantinople
Event Details
This Christmas, journey through time and space with Cappella Romana to experience the holiday in Constantinople. Hear Byzantine music in Greek for Christmas, first performed in the Great Cathedral of
Event Details
This Christmas, journey through time and space with Cappella Romana to experience the holiday in Constantinople. Hear Byzantine music in Greek for Christmas, first performed in the Great Cathedral of Hagia Sophia. Spyridon Antonopoulos, regular singer in Cappella Romana, Byzantine music scholar, and founder and director of Boston-based Byzantine chant ensemble Psaltikon, conducts the men of Cappella in this joyful program.
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm
22dec4:00 pmPortland Chamber Orchestra - Sharing the Light: A Celebration of the Season
Event Details
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Choir Kol Echad - Choir of Congregation Beth Israel Pacific Youth Choir Samantha Grambow - soprano Laura Beckel Thoreson - mezzo soprano William Goforth, tenor Anton Belov, baritone Program Yaacov
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Choir
Kol Echad – Choir of Congregation Beth Israel
Pacific Youth Choir
Samantha Grambow – soprano
Laura Beckel Thoreson – mezzo soprano
William Goforth, tenor
Anton Belov, baritone
Program
Yaacov Bergman – Baruch Haba B’Shem Adonai
Benedetto Marcello – Ma-oz Tsur Y’shu-ati
M. McGlynn – Lux Aeterna
C.G. Lidaarti – Cantata
INTERMISSION
Handel – Messiah part one
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
147 NW 19th Ave., Portland, OR 97209
Organizer
Portland Chamber Orchestra
22dec4:00 pmTrinity Episcopal Cathedral - Holiday Concert: Sharing the Light
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Saturday, 7:30 pm AT TRINITY CATHEDRAL Sunday, 4 pm AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL (1972 NW Flanders St., Portland) Featuring the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday and Judas Maccabeus on Sunday.Kol
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Saturday, 7:30 pm AT TRINITY CATHEDRAL
Sunday, 4 pm AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL (1972 NW Flanders St., Portland)
Featuring the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday and Judas Maccabeus on Sunday.Kol Echad, Choir of Congregation Beth Israel & Trinity | Pacific Youth Choir
Portland Chamber Orchestra | Samantha Farmilant, soprano | Helen Karloski, mezzo
William Goforth, tenor | Anton Belov, baritone | Yaacov Bergman, conductor
Trinity’s annual Wassail Party follows the Saturday performance.
Chanukah treats and menorah lighting follow the Sunday performance.
TICKETS: Available now or call 503.478.1201
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Organizer
22dec5:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Sunday) 5:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
Organizer
Imago Theatre
22dec7:30 pmYule Be Merry!Merry Music, Poetry & a Yule Log!
Event Details
A festive concert of holiday music and poetry featuring: Phoebe MacRae, soprano Toma Iliev, violin Bryce Caster, violin Annabeth Shirley, cello Susan Jensen, organ & special guest Kelly Bosworth We will be honoring MARK BOSWORTH* Mark disappeared in Southern
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A festive concert of holiday music and poetry
featuring:
Phoebe MacRae, soprano
Toma Iliev, violin
Bryce Caster, violin
Annabeth Shirley, cello
Susan Jensen, organ
& special guest Kelly Bosworth
We will be honoring MARK BOSWORTH*
Mark disappeared in Southern Oregon
on Cycle Oregon in 2011 and has never been found.
*https://www.koin.com/news/special-reports/2011-cold-case-what-happened-to-mark-bosworth/
$25 adult/ $15 student/ $40 family Tickets at door.
1535 NE 17th Ave.& NE Weidler Ave., Portland 503-287-0418
Time
(Sunday) 7:30 pm
Location
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church
1535 NE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Organizer
22dec7:30 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Sunday) 7:30 pm
22dec7:30 pmArtists Repertory TheatreTHE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
Event Details
Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of draughts and drams at a pub, Prudencia gets lost in the snow-covered forest and winds up getting saved by a man who may have nefarious intentions. Bewitchingly exuberant, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart is a wild romp through Scottish ballads, karaoke mainstays, and devilish encounters.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will be performed among the audience in a pub-style setting. Enjoy traditional Scottish pub fare, beverages, and (of course) whiskey for a nominal additional fee.
Time
(Sunday) 7:30 pm
Location
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison St. Portland, OR 97205
22dec7:30 pmFeaturedOregon Ballet TheatreThe Nutcracker
Event Details
OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production
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Event Details
OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production gets better and better with each passing year. Join Marie, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Prince on their adventure through the Land of Sweets – all set to Tchaikovsky’s joyous score! Immerse yourself in this magical journey for children of all ages.
Choreography by George Balanchine | Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Time
(Sunday) 7:30 pm
23dec12:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Monday) 12:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
Organizer
Imago Theatre
23dec12:30 pm2:30 pmOpen Contemporary Holiday Pop-Up with Eric Stucky
Event Details
This 2 hour class is open to all levels of dance experience and will begin with improvisation exercises exploring anterior and posterior planes of the body as well as different
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This 2 hour class is open to all levels of dance experience and will begin with improvisation exercises exploring anterior and posterior planes of the body as well as different energies the body can give. Next, the class will move into floor work (release based) then move into a standing warm up utilizing breath and expansion of all limbs. Class will conclude with an open dance party and a final ending phrase.
Time
(Monday) 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
BodyVox
1201 NW 17th Ave
Organizer
BodyVox
23dec2:00 pmFeaturedOregon Ballet TheatreThe Nutcracker
Event Details
OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production
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OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production gets better and better with each passing year. Join Marie, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Prince on their adventure through the Land of Sweets – all set to Tchaikovsky’s joyous score! Immerse yourself in this magical journey for children of all ages.
Choreography by George Balanchine | Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm
23dec3:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
Organizer
Imago Theatre
23dec7:30 pmBag & Baggage ProductionsThe Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays
Event Details
It’s December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut
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It’s December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. Winner of the 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Play, and featuring a cast of B&B favorites directed by Resident Acting Company member Kymberli Colbourne, the danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Time
(Monday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Vault Theater & Event Space
350 E Main Street
23dec7:30 pmFeaturedOregon Ballet TheatreThe Nutcracker

Event Details
OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production
more
Event Details
OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production gets better and better with each passing year. Join Marie, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Prince on their adventure through the Land of Sweets – all set to Tchaikovsky’s joyous score! Immerse yourself in this magical journey for children of all ages.
Choreography by George Balanchine | Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Time
(Monday) 7:30 pm
24dec12:00 pmSalem Symphonic WindsTuba Holiday
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About Salem Symphonic Winds: Formed in 1975, the Salem Symphonic Winds was originally called the
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About Salem Symphonic Winds:
Formed in 1975, the Salem Symphonic Winds was originally called the Salem Wind Ensemble. In 1981 it reorganized to become Salem Concert Band, a non-profit community adult band and a forum for local musicians to perform quality traditional and contemporary band literature. In 2018 it changed its name to Salem Symphonic Winds.
The band consists of 50 to 60 adults from the Salem, Oregon area. Members of the band represent diverse occupations and backgrounds, but share a passion for great music.
The group has commissioned several new works and regularly includes new literature in its programming.
They also perform an annual “In the Steps of Sousa” program under the baton of Keith Weathers, maintaining our link with the roots of band tradition and history. The band performs four concerts in its regular season; at the Historic Elsinore Theatre in Salem. Additional concerts are also scheduled in the Salem area.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm
Location
Elsinore Theater
170 High St SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
24dec12:00 pmFeaturedOregon Ballet TheatreThe Nutcracker
Event Details
OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production
more
Event Details
OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production gets better and better with each passing year. Join Marie, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Prince on their adventure through the Land of Sweets – all set to Tchaikovsky’s joyous score! Immerse yourself in this magical journey for children of all ages.
Choreography by George Balanchine | Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm
24dec12:45 pmBodyVox - MOVE with Sarah Parker
Event Details
This spirited and vibrant class is open to all backgrounds, levels and abilities, teen through adult. MOVE is all about connecting with and reenergizing your physical body in an open
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This spirited and vibrant class is open to all backgrounds, levels and abilities, teen through adult. MOVE is all about connecting with and reenergizing your physical body in an open and accepting atmosphere. Movers will be guided by Sara through a series of physical practices that prime the body in all capacities of strength, length, stamina and expressivity. Rather than focusing on specific dance techniques and forms, MOVE is a creative framework in which each mover is given the opportunity to explore their body without restraints. Get ready to dance and sweat: no mirrors, inspiring music, and the freedom to dance like no one’s watching!
$16 – Single Class $125 – 10 class card $210 – 20 class card Class cards expire 6 months after purchase date. No refunds or exchanges. (Class cards cannot be used for workshops or master classes.) Drop-ins are allowed at $16 per class. Student rate of $12 with valid college ID.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:45 pm
Location
BodyVox
1201 NW 17th Ave
Organizer
BodyVox
24dec2:00 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
more
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm
24dec3:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
Organizer
Imago Theatre
26dec11:00 amPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
more
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am
26dec12:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Thursday) 12:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
Organizer
Imago Theatre
26dec2:00 pmFeaturedOregon Ballet TheatreThe Nutcracker
Event Details
OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production
more
Event Details
OBT’s season would not be complete without Portland’s Favorite Holiday Tradition, the 17th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ®. Filled with swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes, this production gets better and better with each passing year. Join Marie, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Prince on their adventure through the Land of Sweets – all set to Tchaikovsky’s joyous score! Immerse yourself in this magical journey for children of all ages.
Choreography by George Balanchine | Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Time
(Thursday) 2:00 pm
26dec3:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Thursday) 3:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
Organizer
Imago Theatre
26dec7:30 pmPortland Youth PhilharmonicConcert-at-Christmas: Dance Party
Event Details
Join us after the holidays for our biggest performance of the season! Our 58th annual Concert-at-Christmas will have you on your feet to the sounds of French composer Georges Bizet’s
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Join us after the holidays for our biggest performance of the season! Our 58th annual Concert-at-Christmas will have you on your feet to the sounds of French composer Georges Bizet’s Selections from “Carmen,” Aaron Copland’s Cuban inspired Danzón Cubano, John Williams’s legendary Yoda’s Theme from “The Empire Strikes Back,” and much more.
Conducted by David Hattner, PYP’s Musical Director.
For this performance, PYP shares the stage with our Conservatory Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Young String Ensemble, and an Alumni Orchestra spanning our 96-year history. Our Conservatory Orchestra is led by long-time PYP conductor and prominent French horn player Lawrence Johnson. PYP Musical Director David Hattner conducts our Wind Ensemble and our Alumni Orchestra. The Young String Ensemble is led by Inés Voglar Belgique, the Oregon Symphony’s Assistant Principal Second Violin.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
Location
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway
26dec7:30 pmPortland Youth Philharmonic - Concert-At-Christmas: Dance Party
Event Details
Georges Bizet: Selections from “Carmen” Aaron Copland: Danzón Cubano John Williams: Yoda’s Theme from “The Empire Strikes Back” Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5 Camille Saint-Saëns: Danse Bacchanale from “Samson and Delilah” This performance
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- Georges Bizet: Selections from “Carmen”
- Aaron Copland: Danzón Cubano
- John Williams: Yoda’s Theme from “The Empire Strikes Back”
- Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5
- Camille Saint-Saëns: Danse Bacchanale from “Samson and Delilah”
This performance features musicians from all of PYP’s ensembles.
Programs, dates, times, and venues are subject to change. All ticket sales are final.
CONCERT-AT-CHRISTMAS
Join us after the holidays for our biggest performance of the season! Our 58th annual Concert-at-Christmas will have you on your feet to the sounds of French composer Georges Bizet’s Selections from “Carmen,” Aaron Copland’s Cuban inspired Danzón Cubano, John Williams’s legendary Yoda’s Theme from “The Empire Strikes Back,” and much more.
Conducted by David Hattner, PYP’s Musical Director.
For this performance, PYP shares the stage with our Conservatory Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Young String Ensemble, and an Alumni Orchestra spanning our 96-year history. Our Conservatory Orchestra is led by long-time PYP conductor and prominent French horn player Lawrence Johnson. PYP Musical Director David Hattner conducts our Wind Ensemble and our Alumni Orchestra. The Young String Ensemble is led by Inés Voglar Belgique, the Oregon Symphony’s Assistant Principal Second Violin.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
Location
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway
Organizer
26dec7:30 pmArtists Repertory TheatreTHE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
Event Details
Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of
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Event Details
Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of draughts and drams at a pub, Prudencia gets lost in the snow-covered forest and winds up getting saved by a man who may have nefarious intentions. Bewitchingly exuberant, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart is a wild romp through Scottish ballads, karaoke mainstays, and devilish encounters.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will be performed among the audience in a pub-style setting. Enjoy traditional Scottish pub fare, beverages, and (of course) whiskey for a nominal additional fee.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
Location
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison St. Portland, OR 97205
26dec7:30 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
more
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
27dec7:30 pmArtists Repertory TheatreTHE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
Event Details
Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of
more
Event Details
Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of draughts and drams at a pub, Prudencia gets lost in the snow-covered forest and winds up getting saved by a man who may have nefarious intentions. Bewitchingly exuberant, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart is a wild romp through Scottish ballads, karaoke mainstays, and devilish encounters.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will be performed among the audience in a pub-style setting. Enjoy traditional Scottish pub fare, beverages, and (of course) whiskey for a nominal additional fee.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison St. Portland, OR 97205
27dec7:30 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
more
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
28dec12:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
Event Details
Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
Organizer
Imago Theatre
28dec12:30 pmModern Jazz with Rachel Slater
Event Details
Extensively trained by master teacher Tracey Durbin, Rachel Slater continues in the tradition of Luigi style movement. This soulful modern jazz class develops a strong technical foundation for every dancer.
Event Details
Extensively trained by master teacher Tracey Durbin, Rachel Slater continues in the tradition of Luigi style movement. This soulful modern jazz class develops a strong technical foundation for every dancer. Focus is on lowering the dancers’ center of gravity, syncopating movement and extending the line through a blend of Latin, modern, ballet and jazz dance. This intense, lyrical class helps dancers connect to feeling and movement from the inside out.
Time
(Saturday) 12:30 pm
Location
BodyVox
1201 NW 17th Ave
Organizer
BodyVox
28dec2:00 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
more
Event Details
Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
28dec3:00 pmImago Theatre - ZooZooMask Theatre
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Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back! 17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 December 13th to January 5th ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms,
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Imago Theatre’s famous ZOOZOO is back!
17 S.E 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
December 13th to January 5th
ZOOZOO’s glowing bug eyes, insomniac hippos, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, magical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins fill the stage with wonder, awe and humor. Good for 3 years old and above.
Tickets are available now.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm
Location
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th Ave.
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Imago Theatre
28dec7:30 pmPortland Center StageMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic! Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
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Delicious as a mug of frothy eggnog, meet your new favorite holiday classic!
Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. While happy in the company of books and her piano, Mary has grown tired of her role as the dutiful daughter. When the Bennet sisters gather at the home of Lizzy and Darcy for the holidays, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and perhaps even love. Blending modern wit and period style, this enchanting romantic comedy promises to delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Marissa Wolf
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
28dec7:30 pmArtists Repertory TheatreTHE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of
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Prudencia Hart is an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore and immensely dislikes all things pop culture, including her professional nemesis, Colin Syme. After a particularly long night full of draughts and drams at a pub, Prudencia gets lost in the snow-covered forest and winds up getting saved by a man who may have nefarious intentions. Bewitchingly exuberant, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart is a wild romp through Scottish ballads, karaoke mainstays, and devilish encounters.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will be performed among the audience in a pub-style setting. Enjoy traditional Scottish pub fare, beverages, and (of course) whiskey for a nominal additional fee.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison St. Portland, OR 97205