2023-24 Season Brochure - Patricia Reser Center for the Arts

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We acknowledge the people on whose land we live—the Atfalati-Kalapuyans, also known as the Tualatin Band of Kalapuyans—as the first inhabitants of Washington County. We are grateful for this Kalapuyan land. Today, their descendants are tribal members of Grand Ronde and Siletz tribes, carrying on the traditions and cultures of their ancestors. We acknowledge and express gratitude for the ancestors of this place and recognize that we are here because of the sacrifices forced upon them. In remembering these communities, we honor their legacy, their lives, and their presence in our community.

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As I reflect on the success of The Reser’s inaugural season, I recall a feeling I’ve had each time I attended a performance: an overwhelming sense of community and belonging.

I’ve long believed that the arts bring people together in joy and celebration, and that they erase boundaries and increase understanding among historically disparate groups.

“I’ve long believed that the arts bring people together in joy and celebration, and that they erase boundaries and increase understanding among historically disparate groups.”

To me, the most important element of community is people. So, in my mind, a community is a group of people who share something in common. Even when an audience at The Reser is more closely aligned with a particular artist than I am, I still feel a kinship with them, a sense of inclusion and belonging as we enjoy a performance together in this intimate space.

I’m beginning to recognize the regular Reser-goers, smiling at the increasingly familiar faces and exchanging pleasantries.

If you haven’t experienced that yet, I encourage you to initiate such an exchange at your next performance.

Recently, in a spontaneous chat with an attendee—a retired engineer—he shared that he was instrumental in Beaverton’s designation as the West Side transit stop for the MAX Blue Line. I was thrilled to meet him and thanked him for his foresight. That decision,

made over three decades ago, was crucial to our ability to build The Reser in this current location. He understood the potential our community held.

Each of us has a community that provides us with a sense of belonging: those where we work, worship, and play; our family and friends, whether near or far. I believe The Reser provides a new and diverse community that brings us together through the arts.

This community helps us feel differently, see the world differently, and reflect on who we are: our hopes and dreams, our trials, and where we’re heading. The Puff sculpture in the lobby so eloquently portrays that sentiment through its collection of “rearview mirrors.”

I close with Cicero’s beloved quote: “We were born to unite with our fellow [human beings] and to join in community with the human race.”

I look forward to joining you in community at The Reser for our 2023-24 Season, a season with visual art, music, theatre, film, and spoken word; rich with folk, family, classical, pop, and holiday offerings.

Signed,

Pat Reser Board Chair

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Dear Friends,

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Welcome to The Reser Presents 2023-24 Season! With it, we’re building on the success of our inaugural season, and our identity as your premiere destination for the very best performing artists from around the world—right here on the West Side. This season we will feature an amazing array of women from across the globe, the Northwest premiere of a family musical about the Underground Railroad, vibrant artists from throughout Latin America, and so much more—both on our stage and in our exhibition spaces. The season is like a beautiful tapestry, and our team has spent months weaving it for you.

The threads and colors are designed to complement one another, and to offer new perspectives and insights when juxtaposed. This season reminds us that as wonderfully different as we may be, the arts hold a special power to bring us together as one.

of optimists who believe in making the world a better place, one guest at a time.

If, by exploring this brochure, you are discovering The Reser for the first time, welcome. By joining us, you are joining a community of kind, generous, and open-minded people who, like us, are captivated by the power of the arts. Whether you attend alone, or with a friend or loved one, you are unconditionally welcome at The Reser.

From our volunteer ushers who greet you at the door, to our box office staff and stage crew, we are a team

I look forward to greeting you personally at The Reser.

Thank you to all our members and sponsors. A special thank you to our first-ever season sponsor, Tim and Mary Boyle, The Reser Family Foundation, and the City of Beaverton for their unwavering support. As a nonprofit arts presenter, we simply could not make this scope and variety of programming accessible to our region without your support.

I get excited every time I walk in to The Reser. I see opportunity and possibility.

I see a community that can dream big and do hard things. I see how every day we can work together to become our best selves. But the possibilities cannot become a reality without each of you.

Your presence and support inspire us— and the artists—and bring our mission full circle.

With gratitude,

Chris Ayzoukian Executive Director

Thanks to the support, encouragement, and advocacy of our partners, The Reser is proudly living its mission to foster community and build meaningful connections around this stunning facility—and the breathtaking performances that bring it to life.

Sponsors play a leading role in our mission by underwriting costs, financially supporting programs, helping us reach new audiences, securing gallery exhibits, and much more. Philanthropy is welcome at every level, and current sponsorships range from $2,500 to $25,000. Every partnership is meaningful, and we are grateful to those who have helped us bring an eclectic mix of bold artistry to The Reser stage this year.

A special thank you to our Inaugurator Circle sponsors who have made a threeyear commitment to support vibrant, diverse programming at The Reser.

INAUGURATOR CIRCLE SPONSORS

2023-24 SEASON SPONSORS

TIM & MARY BOYLE 2023-24 SHOW SPONSORS

TODD & CHRISTINE BAKER

HAROLD GOLDSTEIN & SHANE & SASHA SULTANOV

TOM & CHAR HOLLAND

RONNI LACROUTE

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Thank you to our 2023-24 Reser Presents Season sponsor

TIM & MARY BOYLE Pamyua

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JUNE 2024

Performances are added throughout the year so please check thereser.org for the most up-to-date information.

Chris Thile

G LO B A L

Love in Exile is the trio of Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shahzad Ismaily—three of today’s most innovative composers and music-makers working across genres including jazz, electronica, folk and classical. As Love in Exile, the award-winning musicians bring a one-of-a-kind performance to The Reser for the first time. Inspired by the rich traditions of Sufi music and poetry, and sung in Urdu, Love in Exile’s performance is truly transportive.

September 22

7:30 pm

Sponsored by The Reser Family Foundation

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OPENING NIGHT!

Tiempo Libre is a Grammy-nominated Cuban music group known for their vibrant and energetic blend of traditional Cuban rhythms with modern influences such as jazz and Afro-Cuban fusion. The Reser is hosting an Opening Night Party before Tiempo Libre’s performance, as part of the Opening Night Celebration. Tickets to the Opening Night Party are limited and sold separately.

September 23

7:30 pm

Sponsored by Oregon State University Foundation Opening Night Party Sponsored by Tom & Char Holland

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CLASSICAL

CO-PRESENTATION WITH THE OREGON SYMPHONY Since its inception in the 1960s with pioneers like Steve Reich and Meredith Monk, minimalism has become one of the most influential forces in contemporary music—and indeed, the ubiquitous soundtrack of our modern American lives. But as a younger generation of composers absorbs its legacy, what comes next? Juxtaposing minimalist figureheads with a quintet of dynamic new voices, the evening offers a glimpse of a thrilling, varied, and emotionally resonant future. This performance also features Stay On It by Julius Eastman, whose music is currently enjoying a worldwide resurgence.

October 06

7:30 pm

G LO B A L

Lyric and Spirit honors the incredible variety and artistry of female musicians. The inaugural tour features innovative vocalist and guitarist Luísa Lacerda from Brazil, renowned Carnatic vocalist and flutist Varijashree Venugopal from India, and multi-talented vocalist Lenna Bahule from Mozambique.

In the style of International Guitar Night, each vocalist performs solo, followed by a collaborative set. The evening showcases the musicians’ unique cultures through a musical trip around the world.

October 25

7:30 pm

Sponsored by TriMet

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G LO B A L G LO B A L

Jarabe Mexicano invites audiences on a joyride through a songbook of Mexican folk, rock, Tex-Mex, Latin rock, and Reggae-Cumbia. Performing on stringed folk instruments and accompanied by lively percussion, Jarabe’s dramatic, harmonized vocals in Spanish and English have gained them the admiration of audiences across the country.

October 27

7:30 pm

Sponsored by TriMet

FA M I LY

The whole family will love the smart, crafty lyrics and irresistibly fresh pop beats of three-time Emmy and two-time Latin Grammy winners Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band. The group’s bilingual music explores the wonder and joy of a young person’s life.

November 04

11:00 am

Sponsored by Harold Goldstein & Sasha Sultanov

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B R OA DWAY T H E AT R E

Alan Cumming (Cabaret, The Good Wife) and Ari Shapiro (NPR’s All Things Considered, Pink Martini) each transport audiences to other worlds through their stories. Now, they’re joining forces in song! Enjoy an evening of tunes and tall tales. Musical direction

by Henry Koperski.

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7:30 pm 7:00 pm

Sponsored by U.S. Bank

SPEAKER

Jad Abumrad is the creator and former host of Radiolab and, among other honors, the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” award. Employing his dual background as a composer and journalist, Abumrad orchestrates dialogue, music, interviews, and sounds into compelling documentaries that draw listeners into investigations of otherwise intimidating topics.

November 08

7:30 pm

Sponsored by The Reser Family Foundation

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G LO B A L

Winner of the 2019 Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Nella brings her powerhouse voice and undeniable presence to The Reser for the first time. Merging the folkloric roots of her native Venezuela with modern production and influences from Spain’s Andalusia region, Nella carries her songs around like essential supplies, singing them with soul.

November 09

7:30 pm

Sponsored by Karen Kemper & Glenn Wasil, Teri Sall, and Martha Zanger, through The Reser’s Community Sponsorship Program

VETERAN’S DAY

Free-spirited stage actress and singer Claire Phillips never achieved stardom on the silver screen. But the real-life role she played as a glamorous nightclub owner, spy, and savior of American prisoners of war in the occupied Philippines brought her greater glory—and peril. Author and speaker Sig Unander brings great stories alive with dynamic, carefully researched presentations that engage, educate, inspire, and create a memorable event.

November 12

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3:00 pm

POP

With her beguiling vocals and powerful delivery, Haley Reinhart brings both raw passion and soulful sincerity to her musical output. Reinhart gained national recognition when she competed on the 10th season of American Idol in 2011, finishing in third place. A sought-after talent, Reinhart regularly collaborates with acts such as Postmodern Jukebox and Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and has duetted with actor-musician Jeff Goldblum on two tracks from his chart-topping jazz standards collection, The Capitol Studios Sessions.

November 15

7:30 pm

Sponsored by the Hillsboro Hops

LIVE RADIO

CO-PRESENTATION WITH LIVE WIRE Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show and non-profit based in Portland, Oregon. Hosted by Luke Burbank and announced

by Elena Passarello, the show artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music, and original comedy featuring all kinds of cultural talent and creative minds, from emerging artists to established acts. Live Wire champions discovery by producing witty, engaging, spirited, and genuine live listening experiences.

November 30

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H O L I DAY

Three-time Grammy winner Kalani Pe’a is a singer of power, sensitivity, and charisma—and one of the most exceptional talents in a new generation of Hawaiian musicians. Pe’a returns to The Reser to share much-loved Christmas songs from both western and Hawaiian roots, celebrating the special “aloha” of the holiday season. Self-described as “Hawaiian contemporary soul,” Pe’a’s dynamic and charming stage presence, vocal brilliance, and range of genre from Hawaiian to R&B has brought him to the forefront of Hawaiian music for both traditional and contemporary audiences.

December 01

7:30 pm

Sponsored by Coco Donuts

H O L I DAY

The Klezmatics are a Grammy-winning American Klezmer music group known for their innovative approach to the genre, fusion of musical influences, and contributions to the revitalization of Klezmer music in the modern era. Over the course of 20 years and nine albums, The Klezmatics have continued making music that is wild, mystical, provocative, reflective, and ecstatically danceable. Join us to celebrate the upcoming holiday as they perform songs from their album Woody Guthrie’s Happy Joyous Hanukkah featuring lyrics by the American folk legend himself.

December 06 Sponsored by TriMet

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7:30 pm

“The Klezmatics aren’t just the best band in the klezmer vanguard; on a good night, they can rank among the greatest bands on the planet.”

H O L I DAY

Concertgoers are treated to fresh takes on traditional songs—with a few original compositions—by Grammy-winning composer and fiddler Mark O’Connor. O’Connor’s Christmas concert features himself performing on fiddle, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and mandocello, and includes his wife and fellow Grammy-winner Maggie O’Connor on fiddle and vocals. Together on stage, Mark and Maggie share a dynamic energy that brings their individual expertise to holiday classics in the most delightful and musically satisfying way.

December 07

7:30 pm

H O L I DAY

Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas is a vibrant and joyful celebration of Irish tradition.

The show recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in the parish of Teampall an Ghleanntáin in the west of Ireland—when the neighboring families gather around the fire to grace the wintry night with the haunting melodies of traditional Irish Christmas carols. Together, they raise the rafters with the joy of their music, knock sparks off the flagstone floor with traditional dances, and fill the night with the laughter of their stories.

December 21

7:30 pm

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H O L I DAY

The Pacific Northwest’s “premiere altclassical ensemble” is joined by vocalist Saeeda Wright for a unique twist on the traditional holiday concert, in a show that promises to be a “perfect celebration of the season, and also a refreshing break from it.” Founded in 2007 by Douglas Jenkins, the Portland Cello Project is a musical collective consisting of a rotating cast of cellists who come together to create unique and innovative performances that blend classical music with genres like pop, rock, folk, and jazz.

December 22 & 23

7:30 pm

CLASSICAL

CO-PRESENTATION WITH 45TH PARALLEL Acclaimed author and music writer Alex Ross joins the virtuosos of 45th Parallel for a unique concert experience that entertains, edifies, enlightens, and exhilarates. Ross reads from his books and essays, providing compelling context to 45th Parallel’s performance. Winner of the 2008 MacArthur Fellowship, he has been the music critic for The New Yorker since 1996 and is the author of The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century, Listen to This, and Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music. This performance will be recorded for broadcast on All Classical Portland.

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7:00 pm

FA M I LY T H E AT R E

The Reser is proud to present the Northwest premiere of Ashli St. Armant’s (also known as family artist Jazzy Ash) debut musical, NORTH. With a powerful original score filled with jazz and Black roots music, the show is an uplifting story set against the backdrop of the Underground Railroad. NORTH follows Lawrence and his mother, Minnie, as they escape the Deep South and travel north through the Underground Railroad in pursuit of freedom. With a route that takes them through Louisiana’s bayous, the bustling city of New Orleans, and the young town of Lawrence, Kansas, St. Armant’s fresh and original music reflects the optimism, bravery, wonder, and suspense of freedom seekers.

February 03

3:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Sponsored by Todd & Christine Baker

G LO B A L

International Guitar Night makes its highly anticipated return to The Reser after last year’s sold-out performance. For the 24th annual tour, Brian Gore has assembled a lineup of three International Guitar Night favorites, plus an exciting newcomer.

Luca Stricagnoli (Italy), the amazing acoustic rock interpreter, returns for the fourth time. Thu Le (Vietnam), whose nylon string artistry stretches from classical to contemporary, was on the IGN 2022 tour. Marco Pereira (Brazil), the master composer and performer, first toured with IGN in its early days and returns for his final go-round in 2024. Finally, Minnie Marks (Australia), the irrepressible blues slide guitarist and singer, makes her North American debut with IGN.

February 14

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7:30 pm

Sponsored by Tom & Char Holland

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B R OA DWAY

Katie Harman’s nostalgic nod to the crown jewels of the Broadway canon interweaves rarely shared insight about her fascinating year as Miss America—and life beyond the crown. Crowned Miss America in 2002, Harman has had a prominent career in opera, musical theater, and television. Here she makes her concert debut with Bring My Crown! Miss America Sings Broadway, which showcases beloved, decades-spanning tunes that encapsulate her time as “America’s Ideal” in the wake of 9/11. As the Miss America Pageant celebrates its 102nd anniversary, join Katie Harman to celebrate her experience with joy, humor, and song.

February 17

7:30 pm

Sponsored by First Tech Federal Credit Union

T H E AT R E

CO-PRESENTATION WITH RED DOOR PROJECT The Reser and Red Door Project are proud to present The Evolve Experience, directed by Red Door Project co-founder and artistic director Kevin Jones. The Evolve Experience makes a compelling statement about the complexity of racial profiling from individual, community, and law enforcement perspectives.

“Through the telling and hearing of stories, we can understand and perhaps even appreciate the similarities in who we are,” says Kevin Jones. “We don’t have to like or even agree with what we hear, but through our common humanity we will build the world we want to live in and that begins with listening.”

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7:30 pm

FILM

To mark the 20th anniversary of The Triplets of Belleville, The Reser welcomes Montreal jazz composer and guitarist Benoît Charest and a live ensemble of musicians to present a live soundtrack, played in sync with the award-winning animated French feature. In 2003 the film swept the globe, racking up dozens of awards and nominations—and the hearts of countless admirers. Much of its success came down to the Oscar-nominated score, which grabbed audiences by the ears and dragged them into the streets of 1920s Paris. Saddle up for the misadventures of a kidnapped Tour de France cyclist, his wouldbe rescuer grandmother, and the titular trio of larger-than-life divas—all accompanied by the speakeasy slick sounds of un orchestre sans pareil.

February 29

7:30 pm

Sponsored by The Reser Family Foundation

CLASSICAL

CO-PRESENTATION WITH THE OREGON SYMPHONY How do we transform and transcend loss as we grieve? Violinist and composer Curtis Stewart spent four years caring for his cancer-stricken mother, a composer and violinist herself. His latest album, of Love., is a personal requiem and tender tribute to his mother’s memory. The concert brings together excerpts from Stewart’s album, Grieg’s buoyant-yet-nostalgic Holberg Suite, and Missy Mazzoli’s gothic and shadowy violin concerto, Dark with Excessive Bright.

March 22

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G LO B A L

CO-PRESENTATION WITH RESONANCE ENSEMBLE A collective performance.

In partnership with the award-winning vocal group Resonance Ensemble, we present a concert of community singing featuring the world-renowned Bobby McFerrin and his dynamic quartet, Motion. This once-in-a-lifetime event creates music through improvisation, challenging the audience to play, sing, and explore. Not a singer? That’s OK—you’ll have plenty of help from members of Resonance Ensemble along with high school singers from across the region.

McFerrin’s virtuosic four-octave vocal artistry has been awarded 11 Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. Join us for this extraordinary opportunity to hear—and sing with—McFerrin in a rare tour appearance.

Every voice has a place in the circle.

April 05

7:30 pm

FA M I LY

Alphabet Rockers is a hip-hop children’s music collective whose work focuses on education, diversity, and a healthy lifestyle. Led by Kaitlin McGaw and Tommy Shepherd, the group creates brave spaces to shape a more equitable world through hip-hop assemblies and workshops.

Alphabet Rockers’ Grammy-winning 2023 album, The Movement, is a soundtrack for a reimagined world of belonging and justice.

April 06

11:00 am

Sponsored by The Park Family/The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club

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G LO B A L

“One of the 10 Greatest Alaska Artists of the Millennium.”

Pamyua showcases Inuit culture though music and dance performance, using their platform to share indigenous knowledge and history. Their style derives from traditional melodies reinterpreted with contemporary vocalization and instrumentation. Often described as “Inuit soul music,” Pamyua has discovered their own genre.

April 06

7:30 pm

Sponsored by TriMet

BLUEGRASS

MacArthur Fellow and Grammy Award-winning mandolinist and singer-songwriter Chris Thile— who The Guardian calls “that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical,” and NPR calls a “genre-defying musical genius”—is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. Through his broad musical range, Thile creates a distinctly American canon and a new musical aesthetic for performers and audiences alike.

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FOLK

Newly minted Pulitzer Prize winner and MacArthur “Genius,” Rhiannon Giddens makes a welcome return to the spotlight as she embarks on a tour following the release of her newest record, You’re the One. Giddens’s lifelong mission is to uplift those whose contributions to American musical history have previously been erased, working toward a more accurate understanding of the country’s musical origins. A proponent of traditional folk, blues, country, gospel, and more, Giddens first came to mainstream prominence in 2005 with the Grammywinning “postmodern string band” The Chocolate Drops. Since then, Giddens has maintained a steady course, dedicated to keeping the heart of these cherished music styles beating—as evidenced in her muchacclaimed appearance on the show Nashville, through her published books, and in her role as Artistic Director of Silkroad.

April 17 & 18

7:30 pm

Sponsored by Ronni Lacroute

G LO B A L

Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras remix group is a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes that document the stories of a community seeking to build a world where many worlds fit. From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from soul to son jarocho, from roots to rock and hip hop, Las Cafeteras take folk music to the future.

May 03

7:30 pm

Sponsored by First Tech Federal Credit Union

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FOLK CLASSICAL

CO-PRESENTATION WITH CHAMBER MUSIC NW Award-winning composer and singersongwriter Gabriel Kahane combines forces with internationally renowned violinist and musical innovator Pekka Kuusisto to create a wholly unique evening that mixes chamber music, story, song, and improvisation. For this concert, the two dynamic composers and performers create a new “musical gift” combining violin, electronics, keyboards, vocals, guitar, and more.

The result is a collaborative exploration of music and its relationship to community.

May 04

7:30 pm

LIVE RADIO

CO-PRESENTATION WITH LIVE WIRE Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show and non-profit based in Portland, Oregon. Hosted by Luke Burbank and announced

by Elena Passarello, the show artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music, and original comedy featuring all kinds of cultural talent and creative minds, from emerging artists to established acts. Live Wire champions discovery by producing witty, engaging, spirited, and genuine live listening experiences.

May 16

7:30 pm

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A FREE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Join us for our third annual community open house and celebration! This free family day includes art activities and fantastic performances featuring many beloved local performers and organizations.

June 01 Sponsored by Harold Goldstein & Shane Sultanov

FA M I LY

Poison Waters hosts our second annual Pride celebration, Friends of Dorothy: A Queer Cabaret. Featuring the cream of the crop from our local entertainment landscape, this oneof-a-kind live show is a party for the whole family! Guests will be dazzled by local talents and delighted throughout the evening. We are excited to bring together a fabulous and diverse group of queer acts to celebrate Pride once again. Everyone is encouraged to dress up as their authentic selves and join in the festivities!

June 26

7:30 pm

Sponsored by TriMet

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MEMBERS HELP BRING THE WORLD TO OUR STAGE! Membership is one of the most direct ways to support the creative programming you’ve come to appreciate — and comes with great benefits! Your investment in The Reser supports our mission to ensure that the extraordinary performances in our 2023-24 Season are accessible to all. The Reser is pleased to offer memberships starting at $100 per season that automatically qualify you for a wide variety of benefits. Join now!

Access to member-only presales First-look access to new shows Free ticket exchanges Exclusive invitations to Reser Presents insider events Recognition on The Reser website And more...

Become a member at thereser.org/membership *Membership benefits apply to Reser Presents performances only.

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Thought-provoking exhibitions that surprise, evoke curiosity, and encourage deeper conversations.

The Reser fosters relationships with local and regional artists by curating intentional, cultural, social, experiential, and historical exhibitions. During the 2023 – 2024 season, The Reser features an array of creative exhibitions celebrating artists from diverse abilities and backgrounds in several exhibition spaces: the Art Gallery at The Reser, the Mark and Shelley Fagin Emerging Artist Gallery, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Upper Lobby, and the Main Lobby.

First Fridays Sponsored by WildFin American Grill.

Jorge Tacla

Stagings/Escenarios Aug 04 – Oct 21 Stagings/Escenarios, an exhibition of dynamic and expansive paintings

by Jorge Tacla, depicts landscapes of cultural significance and the remnants of sites leveled by uprising and warfare.

Communicating the complex narratives these places represent, the paintings comment on contemporary events with an emphasis on the aftermath and memory of catastrophes. Informed by abuses of power and the resulting destruction, Tacla’s paintings portray images of haunting ruins and layered, architectural elements with reference to the bodily presence of the victims he documents.

Endless Pigeons mockup by Malia Jensen

Malia Jensen

Endless Pigeons Aug 23 – Nov 30

Señal de Abandono 60 by Jorge Tacla

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Endless Pigeons is a monumentally scaled bronze tower of oversized pigeons rising, one atop the other, from a cast concrete base designed to recall the ubiquitous “Jersey Barrier.” Using her characteristic wit and humor, Jensen’s sculpture questions who (or what) adorns public plinths and creates an opportunity for observation and reflection.

Karl LeClair

Perceptive Omissions Aug 02 – Oct 21 Drawn to indirect and direct processes of image making, Hillsboro artist Karl LeClair creates print-based works that represent the forces beyond our perception that shape the landscapes of reality. Exploring human connection to these forces, the land, and other humans, the works depict external stimuli and analyze how the surrounding environment impacts our experiences—and our bodies. Fascinations with dreams, physics, geologic processes, the collective unconscious, and memory, LeClair’s imagery alludes to broader universal forces.

Red Rose by Hsin-Yi Huang

Regional Artists and Craftspeople

Small Wonders: Exhibition & Sale Nov 03 – Dec 23 Whether looking for a gift or a unique work of art to adorn your home or office, The Reser features dozens of artists in our first ever small-works exhibition and sale. Forging connections between artists and their broader community, the Small Wonders exhibition provides the perfect opportunity to discover creativity during the giving season.

Dialogues – An Emerging Artist Exhibition Jan 05 – Feb 17 Omission #2 by Karl LeClair

In the Grass by Miroslav Lovric

Miroslav Lovric

Subconscious Conversations Aug 02 – Oct 21

Featuring new creative voices throughout Oregon, The Reser is proud to present a selection of emerging talent from high school and beyond. Students enrolled in arts programs from around the region come together to exhibit a range of conceptual, material, and stylistic explorations to spark creative dialogues.

Sponsored by TriMet

After fleeing war-torn Yugoslavia in the nineties, Miroslav Lovric began mining both conscious and subconscious memories. Focusing on nature, birds, and animals, Lovric spontaneously captures secret messages of the mind—and the world. Finding intrigue in the relationship between humans and animals, Lovric abstractly paints the enigma between living and non-living things.

Sunripe by Rae Sheridan-Taddei

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ART G A L L E RY

Joe Cantrell

The Depth of Perception March 01 – April 20 Specializing in fine art photography with his exploration of flora, rocks, and fossils, photographer Joe Cantrell focuses on the interconnection of all things. Cantrell takes us on a visual journey to discover our identity to, with, and about the earth.

Held in the depths of geologic time, macroscopic and microscopic images of rocks bring into focus the fascinating and otherworldly detail of water.

Stories Told by Water by Leah Wilson

Leah Wilson & Sally Finch

Rhythms of Timbre March 01 – April 20 Shaped by individual responses to data and the natural environment, Oregon artists Leah Wilson and Sally Finch create stunning works of art that evolve from a practice of looking, seeking, and observing. Visualizing information over time, answers are revealed slowly, allowing the artists to witness change and open space for deeper conversations.

A Moment in Time by Joe Cantrell

Sponsored by The Reser Family Foundation

Jerri Bartholomew & OSU Fellows

Predictions March 01 – April 20 The Art-Sci collaborative at Oregon State University draws from a rich history of scientific innovation and artistic creation.

Building connections between these intersections, microbiology professor and glass artist Jerri Bartholomew shares creative visual data alongside selected Art + Science Fellows. Providing diverse artistic perspectives of recent research, the work explores topics ranging from Klamath River salmon to variations in ocean plankton populations.

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Ocean Patterns Detail II by Vaishnavi Guruprasad

Kanani Miyamoto

Across Oceans Spring 2024 – Spring 2025

Across Oceans by Kanani Miyamoto

Many Pacific Island people are gifted navigators, with unique relationships to the ocean and water.

Portland-based artist Kanani Miyamoto’s Across Oceans, a site-specific “printstallation,” combines traditional printmaking practices, Eastern art aesthetics, Hawaiian philosophy, and stylized imagery that celebrates our common connections. In collaboration with the City of Beaverton’s Public Arts Program, Miyamoto’s work will adorn The Reser and adjacent Central Plant windows at City Hall.

Our Departure by Jamie Dang Rapture Birdsongs by Sandra Honda

Jamie Dang

Infinite Possibilities

Fading Memories

May 03 – August 10

May 03 – August 10

The invention of paper dates to ancient China, where it became central to three arts: poetry, painting, and calligraphy.

Transcending geography, artists have explored the medium through numerous traditional and experimental modalities.

Infinite Possibilities literally lifts off from the two-dimensional page, featuring a selection of regional artists who explore this amazing, fragile, and industrious material.

Two-time Scholastics Arts Awardwinning talent Jamie Dang presents new works addressing identity, that stem from a childhood love of storytelling.

Dang presents visual conversations of memories and experiences, purposefully recycling household materials to address personal and perpetual transformations.

Fading Memories explores how family shapes one’s person quietly.

Sponsored by The Reser Family Foundation

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BOX OFFICE HOURS

Inside the Lobby of the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts 12625 SW Crescent St. Beaverton, OR 97005 (971) 501-7722 boxoffice@thereser.org Wednesday through Saturday Noon - 6:00 pm (Hours are subject to change)

A variety of accessibility accommodations are available, including wheelchair-accessible entry, seating, restrooms, assistive listening devices, sensory-friendly options, allgender/family restrooms, and more.

To purchase tickets online please visit our website at thereser.org

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ORCHESTRA LEVEL

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The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, located in Central Beaverton and steps from light rail, is the perfect turnkey solution to bring your performance, meeting, or special event to an audience on the west side of the Portland metro area.

Performances Receptions Meetings Classes Conferences Screenings Lectures

For more information, including rates, policies, and date inquiries, please visit our website at thereser.org/rent.

(971) 501-7762 x217 rentals@thereser.org