Oregon Symphony in the Neighborhoods

A Portland favorite! People of all ages enjoy the summer sounds of the Oregon Symphony at these annual free outdoor concerts, supported by the City of Portland and the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC). Come celebrate the power of great music and the diversity of Portland’s neighborhoods.

The Oregon Symphony collaborates with local neighborhood leaders, community organizations, and neighborhood arts groups to present Oregon Symphony in the Neighborhoods in parks located in the Portland Metro area. An afternoon festival featuring performances by community groups, instrument petting zoos, arts displays, and local service booths is held before the free outdoor Symphony concert. Food is available for purchase during the events.

Mt. Scott Park

Oregon Symphony in the Neighborhoods
Saturday, August 23, 2008

SE 72nd Avenue and Harold Street

2 PM Afternoon Festival
7 PM Oregon Symphony Concert

Oregon Symphony in the Neighborhoods at Mt. Scott Park will begin with an afternoon festival, followed by a FREE outdoor Oregon Symphony concert that evening.

The Oregon Symphony collaborates with local neighborhood leaders, community organizations, and neighborhood arts groups to present Oregon Symphony in the Neighborhoods at Mt. Scott Park. Funded by the City of Portland through the Regional Arts & Culture Council, the day begins with an Afternoon Festival featuring performances by community groups, instrument petting zoos, arts displays, hands-on family friendly activities, and booths highlighting local social service organizations. That evening, attendees will be treated to a free Oregon Symphony concert played by the entire orchestra and led by Conductor Brett Mitchell featuring music from the worlds of opera, ballet, television, film and Broadway.

This community event is free and open to families from all over Portland.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Waterfront Concert
Thursday, August 28, 2008

1020 Naito Pkwy

• 5 PM Portland Youth Philharmonic
• 7 PM Oregon Symphony

The annual tradition of launching the Oregon Symphony season with FREE parks concerts continues with the much anticipated Symphony performance at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

The concert will feature selections from the Oregon Symphony’s 2008-09 Classical and Pops Series line-up conducted by Music Director Carlos Kalmar and Resident Conductor Gregory Vajda, and will close with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture complete with cannons and fireworks!