Native Voices Symposium on Native American Art and Literature
Chris Coleman's adaptation of Astoria tells the story of two journeys across land and sea to the modern day city of Astoria, Oregon. In Part I, the overland party journeys from Missouri to Oregon, and interacts with five native tribes each representing different native languages and cultures. In Part II, premiering in 2018, tribes native to the Northwest will be prominently featured, as Astoria becomes an epicenter of the Northwest fur trade.
Learn more about the languages and cultures that the journeymen interacted with at this special symposium on the indigenous history, art and contemporary issues of the Columbia river peoples and hear from individual artists and experts representing those cultures. Deana Dartt, PhD, an independent scholar and curator, will moderate a panel including Elizabeth Woody, Oregon Poet Laureate (Warm Springs/Yakama), Tony Johnson (Tribal Chair of the Chinook Nation), and David Lewis, PhD, Ethnohistorian (Grand Ronde).
Sunday, January 22
The event is free and open to the public, no reservation or ticket required. Complimentary snacks and drinks will be available.
Use the Promo Code "VOICES" for $10 off your ticket to Astoria!
(Not available on previously discounted tickets or area 4 seating, subject to availability)
More about Astoria: Part One:
Behind the Scenes of "Astoria"
From props to rehearsal to creating 53 wooden pikes, get a special sneak peek into the making of Astoria.
The "Astoria" Design Team Visits Astoria
Artistic Director Chris Coleman blogs about the day the Astoria design team piled into a van and drove West.
Beer Tastings from Fort George Brewery
Join us for a series of complimentary of beer tastings from the Fort George Brewery located in Astoria before select performances of Astoria. Must be over 21 to participate.
Resource Guide for Educators: Astor Expedition
A detailed look at the two journeys that took the Hudson Bay Company to Astoria.
"Astoria: Part One" Cast and Creative Team
Learn about the incredible cast and creative team we've assembled for the world premiere of Astoria: Part One.
Visit Astoria
Watch Astoria: Part One, then experience the story in real life with the "Visit Astoria" travel itinerary.
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