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Met Museum's 1/29 Program to Discuss African Heritage
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2012
On January 29, the Met Museum will host a Sunday at the Met program to discuss Africa's heritage: Join Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in conversation with historian Joseph Miller and journalist Helene Cooper for an afternoon of conversation on the importance of oral narratives as a major source of literary inspiration and historical understanding of Africa's past. Moderated by Curator Alisa LaGamma.
Casting Announced for RED at Portland Center Stage
by Kelsey Denette - January 27, 2012
Portland Center Stage welcomes veteran screen and stage actor Daniel Benzali to the Gerding Theater to star in the upcoming production of Red. Written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter (Hugo) and playwright John Logan, Red will be directed by PCS Associate Artistic Director Rose Riordan. The production begins preview performances on Tuesday, February 21, opens on Friday, February 24 and runs Tuesday through Sunday through March 18, 2012. Tickets start at $34, with student and under-30 discounted tickets available for $20. Rush tickets are $20.
Good Theater Presents NEXT FALL, Opens 1/25
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2012
Good Theater will present the Maine premiere of the recent Broadway success NEXT FALL beginning January 25 and running through February 19, at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland.
The Littman Gallery Presents Resolution(s): ?@!? 1/12-25
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2012
The Littman Gallery will present Resolution(s): ?@!?- new work from: Evan LaLonde, Ron Mason Gassaway, Wendy Red Star, Daniel Glendening, and F* Mtn.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Opens 2012 Season 2/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 24, 2012
The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2012 preview performances begin February 17, opening a season dedicated to Executive Director Paul Nicholson, who is retiring at the end of the season after 33 years at OSF.
Miracle Theatre Group to Offer Free 'Danzón' Classes
by Kelsey Denette - January 23, 2012
Miracle Theatre Group will offer a free 8-week class in "danzon" on Tuesday evenings in February and March at El Centro Milagro in Southeast Portland.
Littman Gallery Presents Bailey Winters - New and Old Work 2/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 23, 2012
Bailey Winters' New and Old Work features paintings from three previous shows as well five new paintings which continue to demonstrate his interests in narration, the figure, and comic book art.
Portland Revels Presents ViVoce, 1/21
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2012
The ViVoce singers are returning with a celebration of the transition from winter gloom to good cheer. The program features works from various cultures, including Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara's 'Lorca Suite' and folk songs from England, Slovenia and Latvia.
Big Plastic Heroes Plays The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza 1/21-2/4
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2012
Portland comedian/Fertile Ground and Second City alum auGi and award-winning PBS writer Slash Coleman will present the world premiere of "Big Plastic Heroes" beginning on Saturday, January 21 with six shows running through February 4, at The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza.
Artists Rep Presents Dear Galileo for Fertile Ground 2012
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2012
Three women in three different times wrestle with their identity, the conflict between science and religion, and what it means to be their fathers' daughters in a Fertile Ground staged reading of Dear Galileo by Claire Willett.
Portland Revels Presents ViVoce, 1/21
by Max Schwager - January 18, 2012
The ViVoce singers are returning with a celebration of the transition from winter gloom to good cheer. The program features works from various cultures, including Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara's 'Lorca Suite' and folk songs from England, Slovenia and Latvia.
Los Porteños to Host Wm Stafford Reading at Milagro 1/18
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2012
A literary reading celebrating and commemorating the birthday of one of America's most important poets, William Stafford, will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 at 7 p.m. at El Centro Milagro (525 SE Stark St., Portland).
New Century Players Present HAIRSPRAY, 2/10-19
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2012
New Century Players will present HAIRSPRAY, February 10th through 19th.
Photo Flash: Teatro Milagro's B'aktun 13
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 13, 2012
Lakewood Theatre Presents DEADLY MURDER, Opens 1/13
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2012
Lakewood Theatre Company continues its 59th season with an all-new production of the mystery/thriller, Deadly Murder.
Kelley Curran Leads Shakespeare's Amazing Cymbeline at PCS, Previews 1/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 11, 2012
Casting has been completed and rehearsals have begun for Portland Center Stage's world premiere production of Shakespeare's Amazing Cymbeline, adapted and directed by PCS Artistic Director Chris Coleman.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Portland - 1/08
by BWW - January 08, 2012
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/08 for Portland
Lakewood Theatre Company's Minnie's Boys Opens 1/6
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2012
The Lost Treasures Collection, a series of rarely performed musical gems, continues its second season at Lakewood Theatre Company with the musical, Minnie's Boys. This show, the second in a series of musicals featuring movie themes, is presented in a concert/cabaret style. Minnie's Boys will be performed for two nights only, Friday, January 6 and Saturday, January 7, 2012 on Lakewood's Side Door stage. The title sponsor for the series is Banner Bank.
Good Theater Presents NEXT FALL, Opens 1/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 04, 2012
Good Theater will present the Maine premiere of the recent Broadway success NEXT FALL beginning January 25 and running through February 19, at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland.
Artists Rep's Allen Nause Plans to Retire in 2013
by Kelsey Denette - December 31, 2011
By the time Allen Nause retires in June 2013, he will have been at the helm of Artists Rep for 25 years, leading the theater by bringing Portland the newest and most challenging plays, featuring the highest caliber local theater artists, and creating a highly regarded mid-sized theater that attracts enthusiastic and dedicated theater audiences.
Miracle Theatre Group Awarded Multiple Grants in December
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 30, 2011
Miracle Theatre Group, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, has announced that the nonprofit organization was recently awarded three grants.
Los Porteños to Host Wm Stafford Reading at Milagro 1/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 30, 2011
A literary reading celebrating and commemorating the birthday of one of America's most important poets, William Stafford, will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 at 7 p.m. at El Centro Milagro (525 SE Stark St., Portland).
Big Plastic Heroes Plays The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza 1/21-2/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 30, 2011
Portland comedian/Fertile Ground and Second City alum auGi and award-winning PBS writer Slash Coleman will present the world premiere of "Big Plastic Heroes" beginning on Saturday, January 21 with six shows running through February 4, at The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza.
Artists Rep Presents Dear Galileo for Fertile Ground 2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 29, 2011
Three women in three different times wrestle with their identity, the conflict between science and religion, and what it means to be their fathers' daughters in a Fertile Ground staged reading of Dear Galileo by Claire Willett.
Lakewood Theatre Company Hosts Auditions For CITY OF ANGELS
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 27, 2011
Lakewood Theatre Company will be having open auditions on SATURDAY, JAN. 21 and SUNDAY, JAN. 22, 2012 for the musical, City of Angels.

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