The University Singers, directed by Michael Connolly, invite all UP community members to the inaugural Musical Feast on Saturday, April 18, in the Bauccio Commons. The evening includes a no-host social (beer and wine) at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30, and a 7 p.m. show by the choir and UP jazz combo Secret Sauce. The […]
Performing & Fine Arts
UP Student Singers Shine
During spring break, a group of UP students competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition held at Portland State University, according to Nicole Hanig, performing and fine arts. Students from every major university in Oregon and Washington participated. Senior Lydia Blaine won first place in the division for college-age women, and freshman […]
“The General,” With Live Soundtrack, March 3
The University Orchestra will Buster Keaton’s classic silent film, “The General,” with live soundtrack, on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The screening and performance are free and open to all. This will also be the premiere of a new soundtrack composed by UP senior Dana Coppernoll-Houston and music faculty member […]
“Full Circle” Opens Feb. 25
The performing and fine arts department will present Full Circle, by Charles L. Mee, February 25 to March 1, in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. except for the 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Set in Berlin in 1989, Full Circle is a recklessly exuberant comedy, with East meeting West, potential and peril […]
Women of the Bible Concert, Feb. 28
The Garaventa Center will present “Women of the Bible,” a concert highlighting the holy, courageous, and remarkable women in the Bible, on Saturday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The concert will feature world premieres of music by Cynthia Gerdes and David DeLyser, composed for sopranos Nicole Hanig (pictured) […]
Saint John’s Bible Print Display, Feb. 10 to March 6
Ten large prints of The Saint John’s Bible will be on display in Buckley Center gallery from Tuesday, February 10, to Friday, March 6. An opening reception will be held on Tuesday, February 17, at 6:30 p.m., followed by a talk with Rev. Eric Hollas, O.S.B, at 7:15 p.m. in the Board Room of the […]
Come See “Brothers, Sing On,” Feb. 8
The performing and fine arts department will host its seventh annual “Brothers, Sing On” musical event on Sunday, February 8, at 3 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to all. The event features a collaboration of five different singing groups from the Portland area: Vocal Attraction (Liberty High School), Men’s Chorale […]
Jane Aukshunas Paintings On Display, Jan. 5 to Feb. 5
The University of Portland will display oil pastel paintings by Jane Aukshunas from Jan. 5 – Feb. 5, 2015 in Buckley Center Gallery. The showing, free and open to the public, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Aukshunas searches […]
Advent Concert, Dec. 6: Tickets Still Available
Make music a part of your holiday plans with the annual Advent Concert featuring the University Singers on Saturday, December 6, at 8 p.m., at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The choir and orchestra will perform Vivaldi’s magnificent Gloria in the beautiful acoustics and space of the cathedral. Michael Connolly, performing and fine arts, will conduct. Tickets […]
Airs, Fantasies, and Diamonds: UP Orchestra Concert, Nov. 22
The University of Portland Orchestra will present “Airs, Fantasies and Diamonds: An evening of Symphonic String Music” on Saturday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to all. As a prelude to their January 2015 tour, the orchestra will present an evening of varied music written for […]