If you enjoy spending your vacation time basking in the performing arts, consider a trip to Portland. This Oregon city offers everything from world-class theater to symphony performances and even opera.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Carmen, Giselle or perhaps The Nutcracker at the Oregon Ballet Theatre. This professional dance company not only performs a full slate of five programs each season, they also partake in regional and national tours, including a 2008 performance at the Kennedy Center.
Another option is to enjoy a performance of The Oregon Symphony. The current season features everything from Mozart's Jupiter Symphony to A Natalie Cole Valentine. On September 1, the symphony will be showcasing its skills at a free performance at Waterfront Park.
Opera lovers are sure to enjoy at evening at the Portland Opera. The company performs a variety of classic operas. The current season includes performances of Madame Butterfly, The Marriage of Figaro and Candide to name a few.
In addition to the aforementioned musical offerings, there are many theater companies throughout the city offering both old and new plays and musicals. At Portland Center Stage, one of the city's most notable theater companies, you'll find performances of Anna Karenina, Oklahoma!, A Christmas Story and David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries. Performances take place at the historic Gerding Theater at the Armory in downtown Portland.
When you book your Portland accommodations, consider a stay at the lovely Bellaterra Bed & Breakfast. Located in the historic Lair Hill neighborhood, this Portland inn offers five romantic and eclectic guest rooms, and each as a private bath.
Each of the guest rooms at this Portland bed and breakfast is special, decorated with antiques and designed with a special theme. Consider the Aegean Room, which is decorated with the colors and styles of Classical Greece. Two guest baths include a clawfoot tub, and each room boasts unique wood carvings that are original to the home. Some rooms also offer a view of the Willamette River or Mount Hood.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Carmen, Giselle or perhaps The Nutcracker at the Oregon Ballet Theatre. This professional dance company not only performs a full slate of five programs each season, they also partake in regional and national tours, including a 2008 performance at the Kennedy Center.
Another option is to enjoy a performance of The Oregon Symphony. The current season features everything from Mozart's Jupiter Symphony to A Natalie Cole Valentine. On September 1, the symphony will be showcasing its skills at a free performance at Waterfront Park.
Opera lovers are sure to enjoy at evening at the Portland Opera. The company performs a variety of classic operas. The current season includes performances of Madame Butterfly, The Marriage of Figaro and Candide to name a few.
In addition to the aforementioned musical offerings, there are many theater companies throughout the city offering both old and new plays and musicals. At Portland Center Stage, one of the city's most notable theater companies, you'll find performances of Anna Karenina, Oklahoma!, A Christmas Story and David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries. Performances take place at the historic Gerding Theater at the Armory in downtown Portland.
When you book your Portland accommodations, consider a stay at the lovely Bellaterra Bed & Breakfast. Located in the historic Lair Hill neighborhood, this Portland inn offers five romantic and eclectic guest rooms, and each as a private bath.
Each of the guest rooms at this Portland bed and breakfast is special, decorated with antiques and designed with a special theme. Consider the Aegean Room, which is decorated with the colors and styles of Classical Greece. Two guest baths include a clawfoot tub, and each room boasts unique wood carvings that are original to the home. Some rooms also offer a view of the Willamette River or Mount Hood.
About the Author:
Francene Mccraig is a frequent traveler and likes to write about inns and theater getaways. For additional details about theater or bed and breakfast Portland Oregon or additional information about Portland or bed and breakfast, please check out the Bellaterra site today.