March 10, 2021
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Arts &
ENTERTAINMENT
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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.