Seattle & King County
A great night of four West Coast dance companies
Portland hosts troupes from Seattle, Portland, Eugene, and San Francisco, and the result is an extraordinary evening of dance.
Stephen Marc Beaudoin
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Seattle & King County
Meet the dynamos who make Portland's art music snap and crackle
Four who are scene-shifting classical musicians talk about why they came to Portland, and why "a big small town" can be a more promising place than bigger Seattle for an art-music revolution.
Pacific Northwest
Two more promising new arts groups in Portland
KO & Co., a dance troupe, and Portland Vocal Consort strut their stuff in a city that is spawning many new companies. The performances, however, left our critic feeling a little stranded.
Culture
Portland music: one hit and one miss
The opera whiffs on a Handel production, while the symphony struts its stuff in a John Adams' piece. The pair of performances raises an interesting question of how "regional" factors come into play.
Tech
Portland becomes a hot city for opera
A wide range of companies is taking chances in repertoire and bold approaches. It's paying off in some indelible performances and young audiences. Here's a survey of the past year's highlights.