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Portland SummerFest Presents Opera in the Park 2011
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Serving 2,000 students from its campus in Northeast Portland, Concordia provides performing arts, visual arts and music degree programs. Students and faculty tour locally, nationally and internationally. Concordia University Portland is a private, Lutheran, liberal arts university established in 1905 to prepare leaders for the transformation of society, and is part of the system of 10 universities nationwide.
All Classical FM is Portland, Oregon's 24-hour non-profit classical radio station. Established in 1983, its mission is to provide classical music and fine arts information to listeners in Oregon, Southwest Washington and the world via the Internet. All Classical strives to increase audiences for local performers and performances, thereby further enhancing the region's cultural environment.
The experienced and dedicated attorneys of Barran Liebman LLP focus on representing employers and finding solutions for their employment law and labor management needs. Barran Liebman attorneys represent employers in all employment matters, specializing in employment advice, employment litigation, labor relations and employee benefits.
D.A. Davidson & Co. is a boutique investment banking firm that offers financial advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides corporate finance, security trading, public financing, retirement, and pension planning services. Additionally, it offers regional and national financial research services.
Galaxy Wine Company is an Oregon importer, wholesaler and distributor of premium wines, representing an impressive array of this country's most desireable estates from Oregon, Washington and California. They import, represent and distribute an unparalleled selection of wineries from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and North and South Africa.
Geffen Mesher & Company is one of Portland's largest, locally owned accounting and business consulting firms serving hundreds of companies and individuals across a wide spectrum of industries and financial requirements throughout the Pacific Northwest. Relationships with some family-owned businesses span several generations. Such loyalty attests to the quality of their work, their stability, and the emphasis they place on personalized, responsive service.
Innovative Realty Marketing is redefining the way residential real estate brokers market themselves. IRM provides step-by-step support for brokers transitioning to independence, branding, custom print & web design, marketing communications tools for staying in touch with your clients, as well as membership in a network of Independent Brokers providing ongoing support, tools, and continuing education.
Portland-based Lewis & Clark College is a private institution with a public conscience and a residential campus with global reach. Students and faculty throughout all three schools—the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and the Law School—pursue new ways of knowing by combining classic liberal learning with pioneering collaboration.
The Mark Spencer Hotel is Portland's Hotel to the Arts. Since first opening its doors in 1907, the hotel has enjoyed a reputation as a home away from home for visiting artists and performers. The Mark Spencer Hotel is an enduring favorite among travelers from around the world who appreciate friendly service, affordable comfort, and Old World charm.
Since 1982, Meyer Memorial Trust has awarded funds to 2,687 separate organizations that address a wide array of community needs in many different focus areas: arts & culture, conservation and environment, education, health care, human services, public affairs and social benefit.
O'Brien Constructors is a Portland-based construction company that specializes in design/build projects with high owner involvement and design team integration. They enjoy working on projects that interest and excite their entire crew. Their enthusiasm has led to work in a variety of high-end facilities such as hospitals, schools, wineries, hotels and industrial facilities.
The Oregon Arts Commission was established in 1967 to foster the arts in Oregon and ensure their excellence. Nine Commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine policies, establish long-range plans, and review applications to grants programs to determine funding levels.
The Multnomah County Cultural Coalition strives to enhance arts education and cultural awareness among youth by making culture accessible and affordable to Multnomah County residents. They support diverse, and encourage new, cultural activities and organizations. The coalition is composed of citizen volunteers, is funded through the Oregon Cultural Trust.
Portland Parks & Recreation provides care to over 10,000 acres of parkland and offers thousands of programs for all ages at its community centers, swim pools, and other recreation facilities. It is a premier City of Portland bureau that depends on a workforce of 400 permanent employees, 1,000 part-time employees, and over 6,000 volunteers who help them extend and enhance our services and programs.
Skanska is a leading international project development and construction company, developing offices, homes and infrastructure projects, such as schools and roads. We create sustainable solutions and aim to be a leader in quality, green construction, work safety and business ethics.
OHSU
SoundSource is a multi-faceted hearing office. They are passionate about helping people hear through the latest hearing instrument technology. The staff at SoundSource is also interested with hearing loss prevention. They want you to hear for life and to reach your full listening potential.
Trinity is an urban congregation of 1,500 members who live in neighborhoods all over the greater Portland area. They are a people committed to worshipping God, nurturing Christian community, and proclaiming the Gospel by working for justice and peace in the world. The Cathedral is known in the broader community for superb music, broad educational programming for all ages, and outreach ministries to the city and beyond.
Casta diva Circle
Jeannine B. Cowles
Nessun dorma Donors
Mary Ausplund Tooze Trust
Un bel dí Benefactors
Concordia University
Frederick & Gail Jubitz
The Mark Spencer Hotel
Meyer Memorial Trust
OHSU
SoundSource
Portland Parks & Recreation
Vissi d´ arte Sponsors
Jocelyn Bates & Patrick O'Brien
Mike & Tracey Clark
D. A. Davidson & Co.
Norman & Elizabeth Duffett
Laurie & Paul Flint
Drs. William J. & Barbara Friesen
Joe & Darlyn Jablonski
Multnomah County Cultural Coalition
Oregon Arts Commission
Skanska
Maestro Members
Steve & Kathy Bachelder
Barran Liebman LLP
Margery Bloomfield Family
Agostino Campi
Thomas Palmer & Ann C. Carter
Ruth Dobson
Geffen Mesher & Company
Innovative Realty Marketing
Hugh McIntyre
O’Brien Constructors LLC
Lisa & David Pogue
Tony & Julie Summers
Marcia & Thomas Wood
Scott & Aloha Wyse
Encore Ensemble
Matt Baines
Joanna Ceciliani & Douglas Beckman
Robert & Dana Fischer
Cynthia Grant
Susan Grayson
Joachim & Elizabeth Grube
Bruce & Heather Johnson
The Marianne Buchwalter Trust
Margulis Incorporated
Louis H. McCraw
Kristen & Michael Kern
Tom & Gail Kingsley
Joanne M. Lilley Trust
Daniel G. Melvin
Toni Mosley
Neil Kelly
Edward & Jill Neuwelt
Susan Payson
Peter & Josephine Pope
Portland Festival Symphony
Dr. Leena Riker
George & Claire Rives
Adrian & Susan Roberts
Virginia Sewell
United Way
Claire Wall
Mitchell & Ruth Weinstein
Ben & Elaine Whiteley
Gary & Katie Withers
Crescendo Chorus
Marianne Brams
Scott & Beth Conyers
Paul J. & Linda D. Cordo
Miriam Feder
Glenn & Patsy Gauer
Carl & Linda Hawker
Norman Krasne
Jerry & Anne Lamer
Donna L. Pizzi
George Rowbottom
Helena Silberstein
Larry R. Thomas, MD, LLC
Kathryn L. Wells
B.A. & D.A. Whitney
In-kind Donors
All Classical
Concordia University
Galaxy Wine Company
Geffen Mesher & Company
Impact Printing
Lewis & Clark College
Portland InternetWorks
Lyn Terry
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral