Join us for an extraordinary season as we celebrate our 35th anniversary with three unique and powerful concerts.
Taken by astronaut Bill Anders in 1968, Earthrise was the first color photograph taken of our home by a human being. Heralded as “the most influential environmental photograph ever taken,” it is symbolic of how humans need to examine their existence from a global perspective, particularly as it relates to global climate change. The […]
The Portland Gay Symphonic Band is pleased to present “Juxtapose,” where contrasting musical styles, effects, and eras, will be performed in this fabulous evening of rich melodies, harmonies, and rhythmic emotion. The listener will have the opportunity to experience a vast expanse of musical-art pieces, where similarities and differences will be highlighted by the ensemble. […]
Join the Rose City Gay Freedom Bands (RCGFB) and Geeks Who Drink for an all out trivia contest! Bring your teammates, join a team there, or play as an individual. There is a $5/person suggested donation. $5/team goes into a prize pot that the winning team can keep or donate to RCGFB! Trivia will be […]
“Presenting the sights, sounds and sensations of the season, The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. The festival features more than 170 indoor holiday concerts performed by many of the region’s finest school, church and civic choirs. Offering a family-oriented blend of traditional celebration and serene reflection, […]
The Beaverton Community Band and the Rex Putnam High School Band are partnering to bring seven Portland-area community bands together for the Adult Band Festival on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Doors open at 9:00 A.M., with the first performance beginning at 10:00 A.M. The festival celebrates American band music in its purest form – live, […]
We are holding Silent Auction 2019 at our next symphony concert on April 20th to support two new initiatives: Bridge City Youth Band debuting on June 28, 2019 National Lesbian and Gay Band Association Conference (hosted by RCGFB July 22-26, 2020) We are seeking donations for the auction such as jewelry, gift cards, wine, adventures, […]
Rose City Gay Freedom Bands is proud to be a member of the PRIDE Community Arts Pavilion. The Arts Pavilion will serve to showcase LGBTQ performing arts organizations. Other arts groups represented include the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus, Portland Lesbian Choir, and the Bridging Voices QSA Choir. Special performances by many of the participating groups […]
The Portland Pride Band continues as the Pep Band for this most spectacular entertainment show. Drag queens and softball? The most ridiculous day in the park. Ever! Did we mention that you can bribe the referees? A benefit for Cascade AIDS Project. More information HERE.
Monday, June 24th, 6:00 – 8:30 PM, Ron Tonkin Stadium, Hillsboro Take me out to a ballgame! The Hillsboro Hops will host their first Pride Night, a celebration of inclusion at Ron Tonkin Field. More information HERE.
Join the Portland Gay Symphonic Band in Director Park for their annual Summer Concert which will feature a number of our associate conductors. This concert is FREE to the public. More information HERE.
