Sounds Like Portland: Tracey Harris and Brandon Woods
Sounds Like Portland features a diverse mix of free music by new and established Portland artists. Join us for live music from renowned Portland vocalist Tracey Harris accompanied by Brandon Woods.
About the Artists
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Tracey began singing solos in her high school choir, vocal jazz ensemble and community choirs. While she has been recording music since 1986, been featured on Grammy nominated releases from artists like Najee and albums like Motown Comes Home, and recorded singles like Pink Martini’s “Hey Eugene”, she will be performing selections from her album Love 365 for The Armory crowds. Working with her husband, musician Brandon Woods, they will be providing a dose of feel good “grown folks” music for this October edition of Sounds Like Portland.
Brandon, currently the Music Director at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, has used written poetry and music as a means of self-expression since he was a child. Through music, he aims to encourage other people to use this creative medium to help express emotions and opinions in a positive way. Skilled and accomplished at writing, composing, arranging, engineering and producing music, he creates music of all genres and styles to reach people of all backgrounds and musical tastes.
Current & Upcoming
Improvisation Classes for Beginners
Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success!
Improv Comedy: Love, Shakespeare
Witness the Magic of unscripted Elizabethan comedy! Step into the offbeat world of Love, Shakespeare, where seasoned Portland comedians attempt something audacious: performing a fully improvised Elizabethan play based on your suggestions!
Adult Class : TWELFTH NIGHT, Before & After
Join veteran actor Joe Costa for a unique opportunity to take a “deep dive” into both Shakespeare’s text of Twelfth Night, and the PCS Production. Participants will read the play out loud as a group, with “intermissions” provided for lively discussion of themes and content. Interested participants will have a chance to act in selected scenes, guided by the instructor.
Albina Music Trust presents A Brown Branch Christmas
Celebrate this holiday season with A Brown Branch Christmas at Portland Center Stage. Now in its fourth season, this two-night big band celebration features directors Domo Branch and Charlie Brown III guiding a heavy 15-piece lineup of regional and national musicians.
BIPOC Affinity Night DJ Party with ALoSo
Join us for a double feature BIPOC Affinity Night, featuring a live DJ set by ALoSo, plus holiday craft market vendor tables, art exhibits by Albina Music Trust Wall to Wall Sound and Jason Hill's Favorite Things, with complimentary select drinks provided by Multnomah Whiskey Library and Deschutes Brewery while supplies last.
Winter Teen Academy: Scene Work
Calling all teens! Are you looking to expand your acting skills and be the best scene partner you can be for your fellow actors? In this class, we will dig deep into scene study, character motivation, and active listening, while learning the necessary questions to ask in every rehearsal situation. You'll develop fuller characters and deeper relationships on stage by partnering in scene work — and have lots of fun too!
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