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Portland Arts & Lectures

Since 1984, Portland Arts & Lectures has brought leading authors, historians, artists and critics to the stage to discuss their work and the trajectory of contemporary culture. These vibrant evenings have become a Portland tradition. Portland Arts & Lectures connects readers and writers in a spirit of intellectual curiosity and engagement.

The Portland Arts & Lectures series is sponsored by Gard Communications, Powell’s Books, The Paul G. Allen Foundation and Willamette University. Major support is also provided by The Oregonian.

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2009-2010 SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

September 24, 2009 - April 22, 2010

Portland Arts & Lectures

Following a year of record attendance, Portland Arts & Lectures returns in September bringing new voices and viewpoints to the stage. If you are a subscriber and wish to renew your subscription just complete the online order form. For all new subscriptions complete the online order form and become a part of the Portland Arts & Lectures community!

 
 

Reading selections for the 2008/2009 series
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TIN HOUSE MAGAZINE 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY – A BENEFIT FOR WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS

July 16, 2009

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Emcee – Colson Whitehead

Listen to a Q&A with Colson Whitehead when he was here in 2008.

Colson Whitehead is the author, most recently, of Sag Harbor, his first “autobiographical” novel. Whitehead is also the author of three previous novels: The Intuitionist, John Henry Days, which was a finalist for the National Book Critic Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize, and Apex Hides the Hurt, as well as a collection of essays, The Colossus of New York.

 

DELVE READERS’ SEMINARS 2009/2010

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Join a guide and a group of readers to explore great works of literature. In each Delve seminar, lively and engaging discussions deepen our understanding of literary masterpieces.

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SPRING NEWSLETTER. READ WHAT YOUR SUPPORT IS DOING!

July 17, 2009

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We’ve just posted our spring newsletter to our website but you can read the cover story below. It’s a testament to how your support helps literature thrive in our community. Please read and enjoy.

 
 

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