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Get Here Feat. Matt Alber: Benefit Concert for Bridging Voices
Artistic Director Erik Gullickson continues his 50th birthday quest to raise $10,000 this season for Bridging Voices Youth Choir through concerts. This second concert features two-time Grammy® Award-winning, out singer/songwriter Matt Alber, his good friend and fellow BV advocate, as well as Suspensions Youth Ensemble and BV Alumni. Come celebrate and support the youth while experiencing some of the best music Portland has to offer.
Miss Smith Presents:
Get Here
Benefit Concert for Bridging Voices Youth Choir
Friday, January 17, 2020
Doors Open 7pm
Concert 7:30pm
Featuring
Erik Gullickson
Suspensions Youth Ensemble
BV Alumni
Evan C. Paul
Stephanie Lynne Smith
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Matt Alber
Tickets $20-$50 Sliding Scale
Proceeds benefit Bridging Voices Youth Choir 501(c)3
No one turned away due to lack of funds.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
MATT ALBER
"I was transported to beautiful, treacherous emotional terrain."
- Stephen Holden, The New York Times
Two-time Grammy® Award-winning, out singer/songwriter Matt Alber has released four self-produced albums reminiscent of Rufus Wainwright, John Legend & K.D. Lang. His 1960s Mad Men-inspired music video for End Of The World has garnered over a million views since debuting on MTVs Logo Channel and sparked a touring career that has spanned nearly 10 years.
Matts songs have been featured on the ABC Television series The Fosters and Bones. Notable live appearances include sold out concerts at New Yorks Lincoln Center, San Franciscos Great American Music Hall, and a featured stadium performance for 30,000 at Chicagos Soldier Field during the opening ceremonies of the 7th Gay Olympic Games.
Matt also works as a youth mentor and has toured as an artist diplomat of the US State Department in 6 countries including Sudan, Russia & Kosovo.
As a filmmaker, Matt focuses on the stories of LGBTQ+ youth & elders. His current film & docu-series, Room To Grow, chronicles the lives of 12 LGBTQ+ teens and families. To learn more and help fund the series, visit: www.moreroomtogrow.org
ERIK GULLICKSON
A native of Fairbanks, Alaska, Erik Gullickson (he/him) has worked in the arts for more than thirty years as teacher, performer, director, and stage manager for over 100 productions across the country. Erik holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Idaho, and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Temple University. Locally, Erik has been a member of the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Choir and Chamber Singers, and is a frequent soloist and member of the Portland Gay Mens Chorus, recently serving as conductor for their historic tour of Mainland China. He is a student of performance coach, Stephanie Lynne Smith, and voice teacher, Daniel Buchanan.
A lifelong youth advocate, Erik is continually amazed at the bravery, strength, and raw talent of Bridging Voices. He describes his ongoing leadership of Bridging Voices as the culmination of all lifes paths; a dual opportunity to cultivate a space where all youth are welcome as they are, and to challenge his own assumptions of what the world can be in a city where dreams can be realized.
BRIDGING VOICES YOUTH CHOIR
Founded in 2013, Bridging Voices is Oregon's only choral group specifically reaching out to youth who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied and is a non-audition chorus open to queer, trans, straight and questioning youth, ages 13-22.
The Mission of Bridging Voices is to create a safe, welcoming and accessible place for queer, trans and allied youth to experience empowerment and unity through music. Bridging Voices reaches out to queer youth and their families, provides education on queer issues to the greater Portland area, and uplifts the LGBTQ community.
Bridging Voices also aims to break down the foundations of homophobia and transphobia through visibility and diversity by conveying the stories of the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals through the power of music.
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LocationWaverly United Church of Christ (View)
3300 SE Woodward Avenue
Portland , OR 97202
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Contact
| Owner: Miss Smith |
| On BPT Since: Nov 06, 2015 |
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