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Alex Krebs, Bandoneón

Alex Krebs is one of the best bandoneón players in Oregon. He was introduced to the instrument at a tango dance in San Francisco. He picked one up and fell in love, and has been playing it ever since. He’ll introduce us to the instrument, and show us how he plays.

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Cappella Romana

In a world of hip hop and top forty pop, Cappella Romana packs houses with a repertoire from past centuries. Their a cappella harmonies reverberate through the cathedral rafters like a chorus of angels. Founded in Portland 20 years ago, Cappella romana enjoys a worldwide following.

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Illustrator and Author Allen Say

Japanese-born Portland-based children’s book illustrator and author Allen Say’s work has won some of the biggest honors in children’s literature and draws from the artist’s own life. His most recent book, "Drawing From Memory", describes growing up in post-World War II Japan and apprenticing himself to a famous Japanese comic book artist at the age of 12. Say talks about his life and how his autobiography influences his art.

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Metal Sculptor Greg Wilbur

Greg Wilbur's handmade vessels all begin with a single sheet of metal. He doesn't weld or solder, but using a hammer he "raises" the sheets into curving vessels, using an ancient process.

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