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March 10, 2021 Page 7 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Photo by b ev s tandish Since its founding in 1924, the Portland Youth Philharmonic has provided young musicians with a challenging opportunity to explore their creativity while receiving the highest quality music education possible. Supporting Young Musicians The inspiring accomplishments of young musicians from Portland will be front and center when the Portland Youth Philharmonic hosts its annual “Meet the Musicians” breakfast fundraiser, a virtual event this year because of COVID-19 safe- ty protocols. Friends, supporters, and alumni of the youth orchestra will gather online on Wednesday, March 17 at 8 a.m. for the live stream presentation, which will include a world premiere performance of Chica- go-based composer James Stephenson’s Green by the group’s chamber orchestra, Camerata PYP. Tune in by visiting portlan- dyouthphil.org/breakfast. A few weeks later on Saturday, April 10, the Youth Philharmonic will present anoth- er virtual performance, PYPFEST Vol. 2: The Orchestra Strikes Back, a premiere of Stephenson’s full Suite of Suites, alongside nine other new compositions from other mu- sicians. On Saturday, June 5, 2021, the orchestra will conclude its 97th season with PYPFEST Vol. 3: Return of the Orchestra, premiering another 9 new compositions, including from PYP alumnus Kevin Walczyk. E-tickets to the April and June perfor- mances are now available on a “pay what you can” fee structure at portlandyouthphil. org/concerts. Photo Courtesy a ndrea l onas P hotograPhy The civil rights exhibit ‘Nevertheless, They Persisted: Women’s Voting Rights and the 19th Amendment’ draws visitors to the Oregon Historical Society in downtown Portland. COVID Protocols at Museum Special hours are also planned for Spring Break The Oregon Historical Society has re- opened its downtown museum and mu- seum store on weekends until further no- tice. The facility will also open for special hours during the week of Oregon’s spring break, Tuesday, March 23 through Sun- day, March 28. Following the guidance and require- ments of the Oregon Health Authority for indoor entertainment establishments, the historical society venue has implemented important safety protocols for the health of its staff and visitors. The museum is currently featuring the civil rights exhibit “Nevertheless, They Persisted: Women’s Voting Rights and the 19th Amendment,” as a marquee event through Dec. 5. “Experience Oregon” a permanent ex- hibit, allows visitors to learn about the countless people, places, and events that have shaped Oregon. A full schedule of upcoming virtual programs is also avail- able by visiting ohs.org/events.