Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Art Pillars Dedicated on the Plaza in Gresham


The 'trumpet' and the 'paintbrush'!

Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra extends its congratulations to the Center for the Arts Foundation for completing the next phase of the arts plaza in downtown Gresham. On hand to celebrate the occasion were the musicians of the Portland Brass Quintet (PCSO members Greg Scholl on Trombone and Allan Stromquist on horn).

The 'paintbrush'

The four art pillars were designed and constructed by Seattle artist Claudia Fitch. They represent the four major art fields: performing arts, music, visual arts, literary arts.

Claudia Fitch talks about the research and design of the four pillars. Note the lovely stained glass piece donated to the Center by a local artist on the occasion of this dedication!

Congratulations to the City of Gresham! PCSO looks forward to the day when a performance hall sits on this site and they are the resident orchestra!

The 'pen wearing a tutu'

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Richard Beartoven Conducts



PCSO Board Member Richard Kiely dresses up at Conductor Beertoven and rides in the 2011 Red Ford Mustang Convertible in the Teddy Bear Parade.

PCSO is selling $20 raffle tickets to win this car . . . . drawing is April 15, 2011. Only 3000 tickets available. Get yours today. Call Donna at 503-658-8363.