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Portland Revels celebrates the seasons through song, dance, story and ritual of the past and present, creating community across generations and cultures.

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Midwinter Revels: Emerald Odyssey – A Celebration of the Solstice
When an immigrant woman walks into Móirín’s pub, will the town transform her into an Irish lass before sunrise by simply singing, dancing, and telling stories?
December 15th-23rd
Alberta Abbey
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Children’s Revels: The Emerald Dragon
Bring your youngest revelers to enjoy a show created just for them! Puppetry, audience interaction, and laughs lie with two friends and a very special dragon who dreams of becoming a dancer.
December 29th & 30th
The Judy
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Our Promise to the Community

At Portland Revels we are committed to the values of inclusivity, equity, diversity and accessibility (IDEA.) We continue to work everyday to find ways to realize these values across our programs, productions and day to day operations. Portland Revels celebrates creating connection and cultivating a vibrant community, which is impossible without a robust commitment to IDEA principles.

Antiracist Statement

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Anti-Discrimination policy

Celebratory moment from Revels production

What’s New?

Today, Artistic Director Bruce Hostetler, Children` Music Director Lynn Mendoza-Khan and Executive Director Lauren Bloom Hanover visited the Washington State School For the Blind. They got to lead two groups in workshops, teaching students songs and clapping games that will be appearing in the show. The kids were amazing and a great time was had by all.

Portland Revels will offer two audio-described performances of EMERALD ODYSSEY on December 17th (1:00 and 6:30pm) in an effort to make our production more accessible to those who are blind or have low vision.

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1) Lynn and Bruce standing in front of a stage with students sitting in chairs in front of them.
2) The sign for th Music Office
3) A student wearing an Irish straw hat used in the show.
4) Video of Lynn leading students in the first three rounds of th clapping game "Sevens"
5) Video of Lynn leading students in the chorus of "Carol from an Irish Cabin"

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It`s that time of year again! We`re excited to announce that we are back supporting Portland Cider Company`s (@portlandcider ) annual Wassail Holiday Party. Join us for delicious food and amazing entertainment. We can`t wait to see you there!

#pdxrevels #holidayfun #wassail

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Meet one of our amazing musicians, Rylan Suehisa! Rylan is appearing in his first Revels as our bodhrán player in Emerald Odyssey. The bodhrán is a frame drum that is essential to much of Irish music. Buy tickets now to hear how Rylan`s playing adds even more to our already fabulous ensemble of musicians and singers! Visit portlandrevels.org to purchase

#pdxrevels #midwinterrevels #emeraldodyssey

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Today we are excited to share more about another 2023 Season Sponsor. For over 10 years, McLain Legal Services PC has been offering family law services to Oregonians, working on a wide array of cases. Their work takes them into mediation rooms and courtrooms. "Under the umbrella of Family Law, Attorneys at our firm can help with just about any issue that may arise."

Click through to learn more and visit https://www.mclainlegal.com/ to book your consultation.

Thank you, McLain Legal Services, for your support of Portland Revels!

#pdxrevels #midwinterrevels #emeraldodyssey

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the music alive

The Portland Revels offers our community a unique experience of performing arts – song, dance and storytelling are woven together and offered up throughout the year through our large-scale productions, pub sings and community performances. Year after year, audiences return for the special ritual of celebrating together and raising our voices in song!

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"Revels is community magic!"

– Charley Rowley, Chorus Member, Dancer

“...Revels, more than most shows, is about being a part of something bigger.”

– Mike Cino, Production Team

“...I am proud of the organization’s strength and resiliency, and commitment to the mission of sharing the light.”

– Dave Shepherd, Chorus Member, Former Board Member

“Revels means hope, especially now.”

– Anonymous Audience Member

“You are my light in dark times.”

– Anonymous Audience Member

“Revels is a second family, and has been a light for me both in the winter and always.”

– Dash Fitzgerald, Chorus Member, Actor

“Revels embodies what we need most: music, joy, community….bringing back the light all year round!”

– Sharrong Gargosky, Board member, Revels Parent

“The Revels transport me beyond joyous theatre, moving me deeply in ways I cannot explain, only experience.”

– Barbara Bryant, Volunteer and Support

Portland Revels receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon

and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Antiracist Statement

Portland Revels celebrates our human connectedness at the darkest time of year, and aims to honor a multitude of cultures and backgrounds. We commit to being allies to all people. We embrace the work we must do to recognize our own implicit biases and cultural blind spots, and to dismantle structural barriers within our organization. We strive to educate ourselves and to engage in authentic exchanges of ideas and worldviews. We believe that nurturing a safe space is not enough, but that we need to further our commitment by fostering brave spaces where individuals can authentically and respectfully challenge one another, generating conversation and further education.

We commit to being people who promote active anti-racist measures on interpersonal, societal, and institutional levels, within our organization and elsewhere. As with the cyclical pattern of the seasons, we recognize the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of this work, and enthusiastically commit to it.

How We Are Fulfilling Our Commitment*

Actively solicit feedback from individuals who work with us (artists, contractors, community partners, staff, etc.).
Invest in education and resources for internal stakeholders to broaden knowledge and understanding of active anti-racist and IDEA practices.
Individually cultivate the ability to examine, reflect, and take responsibility for our own personal journeys.
Seek out, engage, and uplift BIPOC voices and those of other marginalized communities.

* With license to grow and evolve!

Take Joy!