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Review: 'Winter Wonderettes': A holiday journey to 1968 that resonates with our times

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By Grant Butler, The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 10:47PM
The Broadway Rose Theatre Company's Christmas revue takes audiences back to the golden era of 1960s girl groups. But behind the glitter and shimmering satin, there's a show that offers a balm to our challenging times. Full story »

'Holidazed' strikes right balance between mirth, melancholy

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By Grant Butler, The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 2:30PM
Susannah Mars shines in Artists Rep's heartwarming comedy about a mother who takes a homeless girl under her wing, turning her family's holiday season upside down. Full story »

Black farce slices the holiday treacle with sharp knives of wit

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By Special to The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 2:12PM
"The Lying Kind" takes place during the holidays, but is hardly a Christmas show.  Full story »

Video: Symphony principals go solo

Symphony's principals go solo

By The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 10:47AM
Classical music critic David Stabler on the Oregon Symphony's weekend concerts.  Full story »

Video: The meaning of 'Holidazed'

'Holidazed' returns with additional impact

By The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 10:38AM
Theater critic Marty Hughley on the return of the budding Portland holiday classic. Full story »
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Third Rail Rep, Portland Playhouse on parallel paths

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By Marty Hughley, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 6:26AM
Third Rail has been the scene's biggest success story in years, and Portland Playhouse looks like the next up-and-comer Full story »

Artists Rep's hit seasonal comedy, 'Holidazed,' returns

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By Marty Hughley, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 5:41AM
Tightroping between hilarity and poignancy, never slipping into cheap sentimentality, the show that premiered last year, looking like an instant classic, returns with much the same core cast. Full story »

10 questions on the state of classical music

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By David Stabler, The Oregonian

November 18, 2009, 3:33PM
The state of classical music: 10 questions for a music critic.  Full story »

Press release basics

By David Stabler, The Oregonian

November 17, 2009, 4:32PM
Follow these rules for publicizing your event. Full story »

Cappella Romana: A little transcendence with the chant

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By Barry Johnson, The Oregonian

November 17, 2009, 5:23AM
Does the music of an empire that crumbled long ago still have resonance in our own time? Cappella Romana demonstrates that maybe it has more to tell us about our own future than we think. Full story »

Review: Portland Symphonic Choir offers grace in a time of need

By David Stabler, The Oregonian

November 16, 2009, 9:35AM
Review: The Portland Symphonic Choir offers a consoling performance of music intended to comfort.  Full story »

Call Board for Nov. 16-22, 2009

By Kjerstin Gabrielson, The Oregonian

November 16, 2009, 5:09AM
Here are some creative outlets for musicians, actors and performers. Contact these groups for auditions. "The Fantasticks": The Gallery Theater will hold auditions 7 p.m. Nov. 17-18; a $25 refundable deposit for script and music rehearsal material is required. McMinnville Covenant Church, 2155 W. Second St. in McMinnville. Call 503-472-2227. "Hadassah": MCO Productions will hold auditions for this musical 3-6... Full story »

Review: Prepare to be disoriented in several mediums at 'Bandage a Knife'

By Special to The Oregonian

November 15, 2009, 2:24PM
The Performance Works NorthWest production is at its best when it merges dance and film. Full story »

Review: Portland Youth Philharmonic opens season brilliantly

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By Special to The Oregonian

November 15, 2009, 1:59PM
All of the orchestra's sections carry out an ambitious program; soloist Kai Talim shines as well. Full story »

Review: Tears of Joy's 'Rumpelstiltskin' offers humor and ingenuity

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By Special to The Oregonian

November 15, 2009, 1:32PM
Puppets retell a German folk tale in a production suitable for all ages.  Full story »
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