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Portland Tribune: Home sweet home – All Classical Radio settles in to new space in KOIN Tower

Featured image: All Classical Radio's Brandi Parisi (left) interviews Portland Youth Philharmonic's David Hattner and PYP soloist/alumna Hanami Froom.

By Jason Vondersmith for Portland Tribune

When she walks around the place, Suzanne Nance still can’t believe it happened. The relatively small nonprofit All Classical Radio now calls downtown Portland home on the third floor of the KOIN Tower. And, it’s a wonderful feeling.

“It has far surpassed my dreams,” said Nance, the president and CEO of All Classical Radio. “I’m overwhelmed with gratitude.” Oh, it cost a lot of money, but a number of people stepped up to contribute to the now $11.5 million capital campaign price tag for the Media Arts Center and broadcasting headquarters. The cost went up in the past year, but more donors came forward and nearly $10 million had been raised. The sparkle, newness and sheer modern aspect of All Classical Radio’s new headquarters impresses people.

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