Archives Events

The Bureau of Standards Big Band is back at Duff's Garage playing your favorite swing music of the 1930s to the 1960s. Kat Cogswell and Warren Black serenade and the band kicks it swing style, all while you twirl and shimmy on the ample dance floor at Duff's Garage. And, we'll be celebrating the birthday […]

I feel excited and honored to be playing at Portland Shambhala's annual Spring Arts Festival. This year, they are doing things a little differently than in past years. From the website: First, we’ll curate a collection of visual art from images and poems submitted by the community.  Then, flower artists will create arrangements in response to […]

Bureau of Standards Big Band will charm the patrons of classy wine bar Vie de Boheme. Bands of all sizes have performed in this space and we are looking forward to bringing our swinging sounds to this venue. Vocalists Kat Cogswell and Warren Black recall the hot jazz of Ella and Frankie. Band leader and […]

This is the third performance of Portland Wind Symphony's 27th season.

You are warmly invited to 
 an evening of 
live music and art-making. Hosted by Laura Bender & John Early 
in their new spacious studio. The Meg Grace Trio plays Jazz, Bossas and Ballads to inspire you in your chosen artistic activities -- drawing, painting, writing, handcrafts... bring whatever you need for your chosen art […]

PGSB presents a Spring Concert playing music of LGBTQ composers. That would mean the music of Tchaikowsky, Bernstein, Copland, Barber, Handel, and Saint-Seans. This event is free and donations to the non-profit organization are welcome.

This is a new venue for us. We look forward to presenting to you the sweet vocals of Kat Cogswell and Warren Black backed by the driving jazz of our 16-piece band. All youse Southwest Hills residents, this one's for you! Actually, everyone can come! No matter what part of town you live in. :-D

We invite you to set aside this special time to celebrate our remarkable planet. The program includes instrumental and vocal performances, meditative singing, poetry, and candle lighting. This year some non-human species will be in our midst! Refreshments and conversation following in the Buchan Room. Donations accepted for rental of event space. Featured Music: Missa […]