Calendar of Events

March 2008

Saturday, March 1, 8:00 PM
Scott Kritzer CD release concert at Evans Auditorium on the Lewis & Clark College campus (0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd., Portland). Scott’s new CD is called Romance for Guitar and features works by Turina, Villa-Lobos, de Falla, Tárrega, and others. Tickets are $15 general, $10 seniors and are available at the Lewis & Clark bookstore and at the door. For information, see www.lclark.edu/org/artslive/kritzermar12008.html, send email to scott@miramont.com, or call 503-764-9493.

Sunday, March 2, 4:00 PM
Guitar Summit performing at Sunday Jazz at The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave. Portland. (NOTE: This is the jazz group Guitar Summit, not the fingerstyle group Acoustic Guitar Summit.) The Guitar Summit consists of the jazz guitarists John Stowell, Mike Denny, and JB Butler backed by bassist Dave Captein. Doors open at 3:00. Food and beverages available. Tickets are $15 general, $12 students available at the door and at BrownPaperTickets (www.brownpapertickets.com/event/25832). For information, call 503-222-2031.

Monday, March 3, 7:00-9:00 PM
PGS Monthly Meeting at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis, Portland. All open mic. No featured performer.

Thursday, March 6, 8:00 PM
Guitarist Tom Rush in concert at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro. Tom plays a distinctive folk-rock style. Tickets are $25 advance, $27 day of show. Tickets can be obtained at the box office or call 503-615-3485. See www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/wcac for more information.

Sunday, March 9, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Musical Instrument Appraisal Fair fundraiser for the Community Music Center. The event includes a variety of musical instruments including guitars. Admission is $5 per person and $25 per appraisal. For information, go to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/24150 or contact the CMC at 503-823-3177 or www.communitymusiccenter.org.

Friday, March 14, 8:00 PM
Craig Carothers in concert at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro. Craig is a well-known singer-songwriter and a former resident of Portland. Tickets are $12 advance, $14 day of show. Tickets can be obtained at the box office or call 503-615-3485. See www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/wcac for more information.

Friday, March 28, 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Performance Workshop by Scott Kritzer. This is a three-day intensive course to build confidence in performance. Open to all instruments (not just classical guitar). Cost is $175 (performers), $125 (auditors). Event held at Lewis & Clark College (0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd., Portland). For information, contact Scott Kritzer at scott@miramont.com or 503-705-5097.

Saturday, March 29, 8:00 PM
Triada in concert at Portland Classic Guitar, 11923 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie. Triada consists of three brother from Bulgaria who form a classical trio. Tickets are $35 general, $30 students/seniors/PGS members. Group rates available. For tickets, call 503-652-1418. See portlandclassicguitar.com for more information. Light hors d’oeuvres provided by Amadeus restaurant.

April 2008

Friday, April 4, 8:00 PM
“Beyond Six Strings” featuring Grammy-nominee Paul Galbraith in concert at Hudson Hall at Willamette University (900 State St., Salem). This is the first of a series of three concerts. Paul plays an 8-string Brahams guitar (his own invention), which is played in an upright posture like a cello. This is a classical concert including works by Mozart, Schubert, Bach, Lennox Berkeley, and William Boyd. Tickets are $15 general, $10 students/seniors. Series price for all three concerts is $40 general, $25 students/seniors. Tickets are subject to a service charge and are available by phone (503-485-4300) and at the ticket office of Pentacle Theater (145 Liberty St. NE, Suite 102, Salem). For more information, call the Willamette University Music Department (503-370-6255).

Friday, April 4 through Thursday, April 10
The Singing Revolution at the Hollywood Theater (41st Ave. at NE Sandy Blvd., Portland). This movie is an inspirational documentary about the power of music in culture. It tells the story of how music and song helped the small nation of Estonia survive and finally break free from 50 years of Soviet occupation. Tickets are available at the Hollywood Theater box office or online (click here and scroll down till you find it). On Friday, April 4 and Sunday, April 6, shows will be preceeded by performances from the Portland Estonia Folk Dancers. On Friday, dance performance is at 6:30 PM prior to the 7:00 PM showtime; on Sunday, dance performance is at 2:30 PM prior to the 3:00 PM movie showtime. Click here for general showtimes.

Saturday, April 5, 7:30 PM
The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet in concert at Kaul Auditorium, Reed College (3203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland). Tickets are $27/$32/$37 general and $14/$16$/$18 students available at Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com, or at Fred Meyer outlets and Joe’s [formerly GI Joe’s] stores) and from Friends of Chamber Music (503-224-9842, www.focm.org/index.htm). Information is available from Friends of Chamber Music.

Monday, April 7, 7:00-9:00 PM
PGS Monthly Meeting at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis, Portland. Featured performer: Michael McCabe (fingerstylist).

Sunday, April 13, 7:00 PM
“Beyond Six Strings” featuring Emmy-nominee John Doan in concert at Hudson Hall at Willamette University (900 State St., Salem). This is the second of a series of three concerts. John (associate professor of guitar at Willamette University) will play a 20-string harp guitar and a rare 1829 three-next harpolyre (YouTube Clip 1 , YouTube Clip 2). Tickets are $15 general, $10 students/seniors. Series price for all three concerts is $40 general, $25 students/seniors. Tickets are subject to a service charge and are available by phone (503-485-4300) and at the ticket office of Pentacle Theater (145 Liberty St. NE, Suite 102, Salem). For more information, call the Willamette University Music Department (503-370-6255).

Thursday, April 17, 8:00 PM
Debashish Bhattacharya in concert at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro. Debashish invented the Calcutta slide guitar, which combines elements of the sitar and guitar to create a unique new sound. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 day of show. Tickets can be obtained at the box office or call 503-615-3485. See www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/wcac for more information.

Friday, April 18, 8:00 PM
“Beyond Six Strings” featuring Ronn McFarlane in concert at Hudson Hall at Willamette University (900 State St., Salem). This is the third of a series of three concerts. Ronn is one of the world’s leading performers on a 13-course (18-string) lute (YouTube clip). He will perform works by John Dowland and Francesco da Milano as well as original works. Tickets are $15 general, $10 students/seniors. Series price for all three concerts is $40 general, $25 students/seniors. Tickets are subject to a service charge and are available by phone (503-485-4300) and at the ticket office of Pentacle Theater (145 Liberty St. NE, Suite 102, Salem). For more information, call the Willamette University Music Department (503-370-6255).

Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20,
12:00 noon to 5:00 PM both days
The Harmonious Craft, 2008 Handmade Musical Instrument Exhibit at Marylhurst University (on Hwy. 43 between Lake Oswego and West Linn) in the Clark Commons (exhibit) and Flavia Hall (performances). Admission is $3 general, children under 12 free. See
www.nwmusicalinstrumentshow.org for information and updates.

Tuesday, April 22, 6:00 PM
David Russell master class at Portland Classic Guitar, 11923 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie. Call for admission cost. Group rates available. For tickets, call 503-652-1418. See portlandclassicguitar.com for more information. Light hors d’oeuvres provided by Amadeus restaurant.

Wednesday, April 23, 8:00 PM
David Russell in concert at St. Anne’s Chapel at Marylhurst University (on Hwy. 43 between Lake Oswego and West Linn). Tickets are $35 general, $30 students/seniors/PGS members. Group rates available. For tickets, call 503-652-1418. See portlandclassicguitar.com for more information.

May 2008

Monday, May 5, 7:00-9:00 PM
PGS Monthly Meeting at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis, Portland. Featured performer: See PGS website.

Saturday, May 17, 10:00 AM
William Kanengiser master class at Portland Classic Guitar, 11923 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie. William Kanengiser is a member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Call for admission cost. Group rates available. For tickets, call 503-652-1418. See portlandclassicguitar.com for more information.

Saturday, May 17, 8:00 PM
William Kanengiser in concert at Portland Classic Guitar, 11923 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie. William Kanengiser is a member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Tickets are $35 general, $30 students/seniors/PGS members. Group rates available. For tickets, call 503-652-1418. See portlandclassicguitar.com for more information.