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© 2008 Rich Iwasaki Photography

As Oregon remembers 150 years, Portland Taiko celebrates our 15th birthday.
Come celebrate 15 years of exuberant drumming, dance and storytelling!

This year Portland Taiko brings together favorite alumni performers from our past, contemporary Native American artist Rick Bartow, and the entire performance group for a scenic ride through taiko territory. Let PT take you on a tour of reflections and connections, revisiting our past and looking forward to the future.



Portland Taiko from A to Z

May 16 | Saturday 3pm

+ 8pm
SOLD OUT!
Fir AcresTheatre, Lewis & Clark College
0615 SW Palatine Hill Road

Take a spin down memory lane with our Founding Co-Directors! Guest artists Ann Ishimaru and Zack Semke join with PT, highlighting favorites from PT’s first decade of artistic work with the booming sounds of big drums and the lyrical voice of the violin.

Birthday Special:
Attend both PT from A to Z and Homecoming concerts for $30!

Only $15 for each concert!

© 2001 Rich Iwasaki Photography



Homecoming

June 13 | Saturday 3pm + 8pm SOLD OUT!
Winningstad Theatre; 1111 SW Broadway

Do you remember Naoko, Rachel, Kristy, Ann & Zack? Well, they are back! Discover what these former PT artistic staff have been doing since graduation. These distinguished alumni join us to reprise some hits from their heydays, remind us of the gang that once boogied down together, and see where they are now.

Admission: $18 + service charges.


© 2001 Rich Iwasaki Photography



Trickster Tales with Rick Bartow

July 2 | Thursday 8pm SOLD OUT!
DeSoto Building Rooftop;
724 NW Davis Street

Gather on the rooftop of the beautiful DeSoto Building to meet contemporary Native American artist Rick Bartow. Enjoy refreshments and Rick’s visual and musical works. Rick is creating scenic elements for the fall concert and collaborating with PT on our newest story. Co-sponsored by Froelick Gallery. Light reception.

Admission: $18 + service charges.



Rhythms of Change: The Way Home CD Release Party

DONOR EVENT (RSVP by August 1)
August 28 | Friday 8pm
SakéOne; 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove

For those of you who would like to make it an overnight adventure, SakéOne invites you back to their tasting room on Saturday for a complimentary Toji Flight tasting before you pick up your Sip47 wine route map for a leisurely afternoon on Highway 47! We've reserved a block of rooms (until August 1st) for Friday night at McMenamins Grand Lodge and Best Western University Inn & Suites -- just mention Portland Taiko.

ORDER YOUR AUTOGRAPHED CD TODAY!
© 2007 Rich Iwasaki Photography



Taiko Show & Tell Children's Matinee
September 19 | 1pm
Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway

Bring the whole family to this concert filled with lively drumming, audience participation and the debut of our new story.

Admission: $11.75-17.75 + service charges. Tickets on sale online, in person at the PCPA box office, or by phone 800.982.2787.
© 2008 Rich Iwasaki Photography



Oregon Lost & Found

September 19 | Saturday 8pm
+ September 20 | Sunday 2pm
Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway

Tires, tales, and taiko! It all comes together where the rubber hits the road: songs from the new CD, PT’s largest group playing PT’s biggest drums, visuals by Rick Bartow, a new story, and valedictorian guest artists Ann & Zack join PT’s class of 2009!

Admission: $21.75-29.75 + service charges. Tickets on sale online, in person at the PCPA box office, or by phone 800.982.2787.
© 2008 Rich Iwasaki Photography


Detention Taiko Style! 15th Anniversary Cast Party!
September 20 | 7pm

Get in trouble with Portland Taiko at our Fall Concert Cast Party. We'll revel in the success of our season and thank you, our supporters, for making it possible! (Location to be announced).

Admission: Tickets: $15 + service charges. Tickets on sale July 1 through PDX Ticket Network online at www.portlandtaiko.org, in person at the Hollywood Theatre Box Office, or by phone 503.205.0715.

Birthday Special:
Attend both Oregon Lost & Found and Detention Taiko Style for only $45!

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For Group and Patron Tickets contact us, 503-288-2456

Become a Patron Ticket holder and enjoy the following privileges:
- Best seats in the house,
- A $75 tax-deductible donation to the Fall Concert,
- Acknowledgement in our program,

- Admission to PT's CD Release Party,
and
- The knowledge that you are helping us make our magic happen!

Patron Tickets cost $150; If you are a Subscriber, you may upgrade your tickets to Patron status for $75

For more information, contact us: 503.288.2456


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