Portland Symphony Orchestra will present the Nat King Cole Songbook

Gladys Knight gives stirring performance at appearance in Portland

In a 90-minute concert at Merrill Auditorium, the 77-year-old singer proved that she can still sell a song through distinctive phrasing and a powerful delivery.

Union stagehands demand new Merrill Auditorium contract

Stagehands and supporters picketed a performance staffed with non-union labor Thursday to pressure the city of Portland to renegotiate an exclusive labor agreement for the publicly owned venue.

Local groups bring global rhythms to stage 

Merrill Auditorium