Discover the Latest Art & Entertainment Highlights: February 2025 Edition of The Cedar Mill News

Fables and Fantasy: Ravel’s Mother Goose

Performance Dates:

• Friday, March 14, 7:30 PM, Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
• Sunday, March 16, 3 PM, Village Church Beaverton

Join the Beaverton Symphony Orchestra for a delightful family concert celebrating Ravel’s 150th birthday. Experience the magic of classic fairy tales from Mother Goose, brought to life through enchanting music from composers like Ravel, Tchaikovsky, and more.

The concert features:

• Mother Goose by Maurice Ravel
• Overture to Cinderella by Gioachino Rossini
• Selections from Sleeping Beauty by Tchaikovsky
• Selections from Peer Gynt by Edvard Grieg
• Selections from Dornröschen by Engelbert Humperdinck

This concert is perfect for all ages and free for children. Families are encouraged to join! For more concert information, click here.

February Events at the Reser

Check out these exciting events throughout February:

• Hawaiian and Pacific Island show and fundraiser
• Moharaja: A Bangla Adaptation of Macbeth
• Valentine’s Day Every Brain Needs (Love) Music
• International Guitar Night
• BiAmp Portland Jazz Festival

For a full schedule, visit the Events page.

Village Gallery of Arts

ArtChat

Sunday, February 9, 3-5 PM, 1060 NW Saltzman Rd (next to the library)

Meet our featured artists and explore their work while enjoying the new show running from February 4 to March 2. Many affordable pieces are available in various media!

Diane Remic, our 2D featured artist, is an illustrator and graphic designer inspired by nature and science fiction. She uses digital and traditional methods to craft her pieces.

In our 3D section, Karen Trent’s stained-glass works will be displayed in a memorial show, with proceeds benefiting the gallery.

Sherry Hansen’s vibrant paintings capture joyful memories of her mother’s garden.

Art Dollars for Scholars

Community members can enter our show and sale! Pick up panels starting February 4 for just $15 each. Young artists (18 and under) receive a free canvas. The show runs from May 6 to June 1, helping to fund scholarships for art students. More details can be found on the VGA website.

Classes and Events

Clay Sunday with Rose Rutherford-Ha

Sundays, March 2, April 6, and May 4, 1-3 PM – $20/hr

Join us for a fun open studio afternoon! All materials are provided, and an instructor will be available to help.

Make-a-Valentine Event

Saturday, February 10, 1-3 PM – Free

Create special handmade valentines with guidance from our team. All supplies will be included, so just show up!

Children’s Art Classes

Every Thursday, 3:45-5:15 PM – $70 for ages 7-11

Kids can explore various art forms with our rotating instructors. Projects for February include clay tic-tac-toe and watercolor houses, while March will feature paper-mache sculptures!

Adult Classes

Watercolor Backgrounds

Thursday, February 20, 6-9 PM – $35 members, $40 non-members

Learn techniques to make your watercolor backgrounds pop with fun shapes and colors.

Intro to Watercolor Painting

Tuesdays in March, 7-9:30 PM – $120 members, $140 non-members

Suitably designed for beginners, this class encourages experimentation with paint and water.

Italic Calligraphy

Fridays, April 4, 11, 18, 1-3 PM – $70 members, $85 non-members

Learn the basics of Italic script to beautify your writing!

Illuminated Letters

Sunday, April 27, 1-3:30 PM – Free (registration required)

Create your own illuminated letter with provided supplies. Choose a letter in advance to decorate with colors and metallics!

At the Village Gallery of Arts, we are a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching our community through art education. Check the VGA website for updates!