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The Brief Story of a Long-Lasting Milagro, Part III
As we gear up for a party three decades in the making, our own Vicente Guzman-Orozco gives us a glimpse (for some of us, a memory) of the lasting legacy and accomplishments of the unique institution that is Milagro. Join us on June 24th for a sangría (or Deschutes beer) toast, delectable tapas from Mayahuel Catering, and the passionate flamenco of Mark Ferguson. Buy your ticket to Milagro’s 30th Cumpleaños today! The company’s growth led to finding its own home away from the Northwest Service Center in...
read moreJ.A.M. is almost here! Are you ready?
Call 503-236-7253 or write to register! Here comes one of our summer offerings that people ask about all year long: JAM (July At Milagro)!JAM is a hands-on summer program of creative workshops for adults led by Milagro staff and guest artists. Classes are just $10 dollars each, and there’s even a kids-enter-free event. Join us, a good time is guaranteed for all! What will you be learning this year?IROQUOIS DRUMSInstructor: Tom VredevoogdTuesday July 8 & 15Local artist and musician Tom Vredevoogd will share his traditional craft of...
read moreThe Brief Story of a Long-Lasting Milagro, Part II
As we gear up for a party three decades in the making, our own Vicente Guzman-Orozco gives us a glimpse (for some of us, a memory) of the lasting legacy and accomplishments of the unique institution that is Milagro. Join us on June 24th for a sangría (or Deschutes beer) toast, delectable tapas from Mayahuel Catering, and the passionate flamenco of Mark Ferguson. Buy your ticket to Milagro’s 30th Cumpleaños today! The journey to the Milagro of today, like all great adventures, was everything but straightforward. José Gonzalez and...
read moreThe Brief Story of a Long-Lasting Milagro, Part I
As we gear up for a party three decades in the making, our own Vicente Guzman-Orozco gives us a glimpse (for him, a memory) of the lasting legacy and accomplishments of the unique institution that is Milagro. Join us for a sangría (or Deschutes beer!) toast, delectable tapas from Mayahuel Catering, and the passionate flamenco of Mark Ferguson. Buy your ticket to Milagro’s 30th Cumpleaños today! When a young transplanted couple decided to nurture their dream into reality back in 1984, Portland was a bit different than today. ...
read moreFrom his guitar to your ears: Mark Ferguson
You already know that Milagro’s exciting 30th Birthday celebration and fundraiser is just around the corner, but have you bought your tickets yet? Hurry, space is limited! In the meantime, read on to learn about the fantastic flamenco guitarist who will be delighting guests as we revisit the amazing history and explore the bright future of Milagro! Mark Ferguson is clearly a man of many talents. Not only is an Assistant Professor of Spanish at Pacific University of Oregon, he is also a well-known flamenco dancer and guitarist. He...
read moreGet ready for the onslaught of “Invasion!”
Hot on the high heels of Milagro’s hit show “Learn to Be Latina” comes comes the return of another smash production: Badass Theatre Company’s “INVASION!”, opening this Friday the 13th! Milagro Theatre is proud to host the remount of this critically-acclaimed play, named Best Production of 2013 (Willamette Week) and featuring the Drammy-nominated performance of Chantal DeGroat (Best Supporting Actress in a Play). Directed by BTC’s Artistic Director Antonio Sonera, a long-time Milagro collaborator who...
read more¡ Feliz Cumpleaños Milagro! Milagro is turning 30!
(Buy tickets or make a gift here!) Developing local talent, hosting international artists and musicians, and producing the work of emerging and renowned Latino playwrights, are outstanding examples of Milagro’s miraculous work. In 1984, José Eduardo González and Dañel Malán founded Milagro (Miracle Theatre Group), and today, you are cordially invited to help us celebrate our 30th birthday. Emotion is limited by neither language nor culture, and through the years, Milagro has gained a formidable reputation for producing bold, compelling, and...
read moreThe State of the (Gay) Play
Learn to be Latina kicks off TONIGHT the OUTWright Festival 2014 by welcoming playwright Enrique Urueta back to Portland for the closing weekend of his play where “Urueta approaches the mendacity of pop-cultural corruption from, well, as many directions as possible” ( Oregon Artswatch)! Join Fuse Theatre Artistic Director Rusty Tennant, this Thursday, May 29th, for an old-school SALON at 6:30pm in the Zócalo at Milagro, free!. Come discuss the State of the (Gay) Play with Enrique, enjoy some libations, and stay for the last...
read more“Latina” makes a sizzling, spicy statement
The following is a guest review by Rosie Hickey: “‘Learn tobe Latina’ is a sizzling, spicy show making a statement at the Milagro Theater currently. This upbeat musical will leave you laughing in tears while the characters use humor to acknowledge present day social issues. It opens with the main character, Hanan, a young Lebanese woman given the chance to be the next BIG Latina pop star like JLo or Shakira. Through her journey, Hanan is forced to into an identity crisis. Each character seems to have their own struggle with...
read moreEveryone’s talking about us!
Learn to be Latina is getting ready for the fourth weekend of its crazy and hilarious ride, which means that if you have not yet seen the show everyone’s talking about, you only have TWO more weekends to do so! Earlier we shared the great reviews from The Oregonian, Willamette Week in addition to Oregon Artswatch, and now it’s time to shine the spotlight on some audience members who, by email, Facebook and Twitter, had something to say about this production. Read some of their comments below and get your tickets NOW!...
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