If you have friends in other parts of the country who need an excuse to visit Portland, here are two Elderhostel programs that might lure them here this summer.
Sounds of Summer: Your Backstage Pass to the Chamber Music Northwest Festival
Immerse yourself in chamber music at one of the nation’s best-known summer music festivals on the beautiful campus of Reed College. Mingle with internationally acclaimed artists, enjoy engaging talks on music and attend three outstanding concerts in an acoustically superb concert hall. Discuss with renowned composer Peter Schickele how he creates music, spend time with musicians in pre-concert conversation and post-concert receptions and observe the intricacies of a rehearsal performance. Portland musicologist Bob Kingston will serve as your chaperone and enhance your appreciation for chamber music. Observe master classes with young musicians and enjoy special excursions to exciting attractions in downtown Portland.
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Portland's Emerging Art Scene: From Canvas to Craft
What’s driving Portland’s transformation from a tranquil Northwest city to an exuberant new art scene? From canvas to crafts, investigate the full range of Portland’s art explosion. Go behind the scenes to meet with a local artist in his own studio. Stroll along the city streets to discover the delightful creativity of a public art program that’s bringing sculptures, designs and painting into the public eye. At the Contemporary Crafts Museum and Gallery, explore emerging craft arts and get “hands-on,” working with artists on a current creative project. Visit with curators and artists at the Portland Art Museum, the Pacific Northwest College of Art and several galleries to learn how each is impacting the Portland art scene.
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