The show, which includes submissions by artists from ages 18 months through 18 years old who have participated in the Center’s arts education programming, is on view through August 1.

The chamber orchestra presented Mahler's lightest symphony in a reduced-forces version that brought out the work's subtleties and ended the season on a hopeful note.

Lanier, who died June 9 at age 67, was a vibrant figure in Portland theater, including being co-artistic directror of Original Practice Shakespeare Festival. A celebration of her life is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, at Portland Center Stage.

The concert rock violinist and his "right hand man" hit the road in July and August for concerts at Stoller Family Estate in Dayton, Tetherow Resort in Bend, and Mount Hood Meadows east of Portland.

The Manzanita resident took ‘My Dinner with Andre’ as the jumping-off point for his two-character drama, which premieres Friday in Nehalem.

The free event July 18 and 19 showcases more than 50 artist booths and a dozen art demonstrations.

To celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, this puzzle tests your knowledge of another important national document—the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.

Joseph Schneider of Corbett wants to represent Oregon by taking his Statue of Liberty-inspired piece to the Lincoln Memorial in September, hoping that it inspires 'contemplation and reflection.'

Banks and eight other musicians will premiere his new work "to be free," inspired by Nina Simone and the U.S. semiquincentennial, in two Chamber Music Northwest concerts July 12 and 13.

Panels, workshops, and performances explore myriad applications for improv, both onstage and off.

YAI, a part of CMNW's summer festival for the last five seasons, gathered 16 string players from all over the world for a series of concerts, masterclasses, and collaborations with local young composers.

To be a better Jersey, the mother in the bio-musical about the early life of singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, actress Kennedy Caughell sought advice from former Beaverton resident Shoshana Bean, who originated the role on Broadway.

This unforgettable, one-of-a-kind adventure will feature unique experiences a traveler can't get any other way.

Also this week: the documentary "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World," experimental shorts by Shūji Terayama, plus Portland's Hollywood Theatre kicks off its centenary celebration.

Company founder Lewis will leave at the end of the year, and associate artistic director Diego Solan Kjelland will take over for Lewis in January 2027.

Milwaukie’s Christ the King church prepares to gut its Belluschi-designed modernist interior and replace it with centuries-old Romanesque flourishes designed by the firm behind President Trump's proposed triumphal arch.

In May at The World Forestry Center, Third Angle premiered commissioned climate change themed music by Kirsten Volness, Michael-Thomas Foumai and Iman Habibi.

West, the distinguished dance critic and author whose passion for dance and writing instilled her readers with deep insights, has died at age 88.

DramaWatch: “Newsies” at Broadway Rose, “Hands on a Hardbody” at Lakewood, and the touring “Hell’s Kitchen” will be sizzling on local stages. Plus: Festivals offered by From the Ground Up, Third Eye, Twilight and PCS; 21ten’s summer residency; more opening and continuing shows; and new season announ

Featuring Joshua Redman, Hiromi, Stacey Kent, and Béla Fleck's new BEATrio.

Joaquin Miller: Wanderer, poet, chronicler of the American West His breakout poetry collection, “Songs of the Sierras,” drew praise from prominent British poets, but American critics found the volume overly romantic. https://www.orartswatch.org/joaquin-miller-wanderer-poet-chronicler-of-the-ameri

Music director Norman Huynh, an old hat at these live-score-to-film concerts, conducted the BFO through John Williams' score for the greatest of "Star Wars" films with confidence and panache.

CMNW opened its summer festival with music by Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, and Mark O'Connor.

The nationally respected Portland critic and author died a little more than a week after suffering a stroke. ArtsWatch will publish a more complete appreciation in the coming days.

Audiobook narrator Heather Anne Henderson will present the book, a travelogue about a widow and her children sailing the British Columbia waterways nearly a century ago.

Batter up: The city's inaugural Arts Week, running July 9-12 at galleries, museums, and other spots around the city, brings the art of sport and the sport of art up to the plate.

KPTV Fox TV personality Joe Vithayathil and Oregon Historical Society's Kerry Tymchuk keep the celebration of America 250 Oregon going.

Darleen Ortega reviews the festival's "Henry Four, Part One," "The Taming of the Shrew," and "Emma" on the outdoor stage, plus "You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!" in the intimate indoor Thomas Theatre.

The comedian brings her act to Portland's Helium Comedy Club through July 4, and to Bend for a single show July 5.

Jacksonville's BFO opened its 64th season -- their first with Norman Huynh as Music Director -- with a delightful concert featuring Olga Kern's astonishing Rachmaninoff "Rhapsody."

Following a Covid-era shutdown, work by Oregon artists is back and ready to see outside the governor's office. First up: Photographer Harrison Branch, followed by painters Erik Sandgren and Nancy Watterson Scharf.

With not much in the way of blockbuster features this week, two smaller films take center stage.

The summer season is in full swing with plenty of art options to explore around the state. Read on for standout shows tackling craft history, existential angst, and plastic waste.

This year's three-day Waterfront Blues Festival kicks off July 2 in Portland's Tom McCall Waterfront Park and culminates in a giant fireworks display after the sun goes down on July Fourth.

Oregon ArtsWatch’s 15th anniversary: An origin story As ArtsWatch embarks on our next 15 years, we look back at the audacious and innovative impulse of Barry Johnson, who founded Oregon's online arts site and set it in motion. https://www.orartswatch.org/oregon-artswatchs-15th-anniversary-an-orig

Adapted from Nikolai Gogol's 1842 novel, "Dead Souls" screens at Portland's Clinton Street Theater on Friday, July 3rd, with the director in attendance for a Q&A.

Will Portland have both a refurbished Keller for Broadway shows and a new Performing Arts Center at Portland State University? City Council is getting closer to a decision.

The inaugural exhibition at Portland Art Museum's Thelma Johnson Streat Black Art & Experiences Gallery stakes a radical claim for care and history.

Also in July: A celebration of a new toilet (really), a week of Arts & Sports, dancing Newsies, a night of Pride, and more.

Design and performances in Porland Experimental Theatre Ensemble's production turn Ariana Reines’ play into an enthralling art installation.

Leader of The Immigrant Story, Sankar Raman, says our nation touts the mythic grandeur of its founding ideals despite many people deemed unworthy of protections and chasing the American Dream.

OBT By Design and The OBT Collection Oregon Ballet Theatre closes its season with inventive shows that take a leap into contemporary movements and ideas that reflect a new generation of thinking. https://www.orartswatch.org/obt-by-design-and-the-obt-collection/

Oregon Shakespeare Festival veteran John Tufts moves from the intimate romance of "Constellations" to the epic sweep of "An Iliad" at Ashland's Rogue Theater Company.

From Portland to Brookings and Wallowa to Ashland, check out activities from around the state before and on July 4.

The history of the Oregon Coast Highway rolls into Nehalem The 100th anniversary of Highway 101 prompts memories, as well as an Oregon Historical Society talk July 11 at the North Coast Recreation District. https://www.orartswatch.org/the-history-of-the-oregon-coast-highway-rolls-into-nehalem/

Neil Simon's nervous 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' Review: Clackamas Rep's production brings out both the humor and the political and cultural shadows in Simon's behind-the-scenes show biz play. https://www.orartswatch.org/neil-simons-nervous-laughter-on-the-23rd-floor/

A haven for creativity: St. Clare School’s unique art education program A conversation with teacher Rose Lifshutz on creativity and autonomy in the classroom – equipping students with a cognitive flexibility they carry long after graduation. https://www.orartswatch.org/a-haven-for-creativity-st-c

Stories unfolding with the music: Reflections upon recent choral performances Premieres, commissions, and collaborations, from Third Angle New Music to Lullaby Project to Resonance Ensemble to Corvallis Repertory Singers to In Medio. https://www.orartswatch.org/stories-unfolding-with-the-music-re

The power of Gentrification Masks The masks came to a woman called Byrd as spiritual manifestations during a tough legal process seeking settlements for the descendants of Black Portlanders displaced from the Albina neighborhood. https://www.orartswatch.org/the-power-of-gentrification-masks/

She’s got it: Kayla Kelly tangos with self-doubt in her comedic show ‘You Got It, Girl’ Kelly's show, which she wrote and performs, is part of CoHo Productions’ 2026 residency program. Next up: Julia Bray's "Lobotomommy." https://www.orartswatch.org/shes-got-it-kayla-kelly-tangos-with-self-doubt-