Tuning In: Three Days of Music and Magic with Sweet Honey in the Rock!
The excitement is palpable as we look forward to the arrival of Sweet Honey in the Rock for their upcoming concerts on April 5th and 6th. But before the main events, we look forward to some additional fun as well.
SWEET HONEY IN the Trees
Enter the enchanting realm of the Lewis & Clark's EAR Forest, where a 16-channel sound system now resides amidst the greenery of an adjacent forest. This innovative installation is located behind Lewis & Clark’s Fields Art Building and the Historic Bathhouse of the Estate Gardens and invites visitors to embark on a journey through the forest, surrounded in a symphony of music, readings, and ambient sounds emanating from speakers hidden amongst the trees.
Thanks to our longstanding partnership with Lewis & Clark, Sweet Honey adds their voices to this sound symphony in the trees. When they accepted the invitation, Katherine FitGibbon, Artistic Director of Resonance Ensemble, expressed her excitement, stating, "We are thrilled that the singers of Sweet Honey in the Rock have agreed to contribute their time and voices to this magical experience at the EAR Forest. Their music offers a profound opportunity for participants to soon be able to deeply engage with this iconic group’s artistic expression amidst the beauty of nature. It is a gift to the City of Portland and the perfect way we can continue celebrating another 50 years of Sweet Honey in the Rock."
ON THE RADIO: Thursdays@Three with All Classical Radio
The EAR Forest is only the beginning. Sweet Honey in the Rock then heads with Resonance to the All Classical Radio studios for Thursdays @ Three! Tune in to hear the group perform live and delve into conversations about their illustrious career and the impact of their music. Joining them on the airwaves, Resonance Ensemble showcases commissioned piece We Are Murmurs, by Cecille Elliott, promising listeners yet another glimpse into the transformative power of music.
You can catch a preview below, from the premiere at last season’s Dirty, Stupid Music concert:
Concerts to Stir YOUR Soul
Of course, no musical extravaganza would be complete without the main event – the concerts featuring Sweet Honey in the Rock! Renowned for their powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics, this iconic group promises Portland two evenings of soul-stirring melodies and thought-provoking performances.
SO GET READY, PORTLAND!
Mark your calendars for April 5th at The Reser in Beaverton and April 6th at The Armory in Portland to celebrate the intersection of music, nature, and community.
As we embark on this three-day journey of music making and celebration, we look forward to creating unforgettable memories as we honor the legacy of Sweet Honey in the Rock's 50 years of musical activism.
Tickets are still available directly through the venues, but don’t wait too long—these shows are selling fast!
