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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.

Main Series

2009-2010 SEASON TICKETS!

March 28, 2010 - April 22, 2010

Portland Arts & Lectures

Subscription packages to the 2009-2010 season have SOLD OUT.

There are a few single tickets still available to Ruth Reichl’s lecture on March 28th and Edwidge Danticat’s lecture on April 22nd.

Single tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.





BACKSTAGE VIDEO WITH CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS

 
 

Reading selections for the 2008/2009 series
Past Events
Past Events 1984-2004

Special Events

ISABEL ALLENDE: AN IN-DEPTH & ENTERTAINING EVENING

May 11, 2010

Special Events

We are delighted to announce that on May 11th, Literary Arts and Powell’s Books will welcome back Isabel Allende to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

This special event marks Allende’s first lecture in Portland in over 20 years! Allende is the author of numerous books, including New York Times bestsellers The House of the Spirits and Daughter of Fortune.

 

DELVE READERS’ SEMINARS 2009/2010

Special Events

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.

Learn more!

 
 

Past Events