Oregon Origins Project VI: The Birth of Cascadia event

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄! Oregon Origins Project in partnership with Stelo presents an epic new musical work and art exhibition depicting the dramatic events of Oregon’s geologic history. Join us for an artistic exploration of the state’s geologic origin stories, including Columbia River basalt flows, Basin and Range earthquakes, Cascade volcanoes, Missoula floods, and much more.

Matthew Packwood, composer
Ken Selden, conductor
Ian Madin, geologist

Visual artists:
Michael Boonstra
Christine Bourdette
Claire Burbridge
Juniper Harrower
James Lavadour
Daniela Naomi Molnar
Sidony O'Neal
Sara Siestreem
Amanda Triplett
Leah Wilson

The Saturday show includes a Q&A with the creative team after the performance.

Don’t miss the 𝗢𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗩𝗜: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮 companion art exhibition at Stelo, 412 NW 8th Ave in Portland, on view from June 5-July 12, 2025.

𝗢𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗩𝗜: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮 is presented in partnership with Stelo and generously supported by the Ronni S. Lacroute Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Regional Arts and Culture Council, Arts Access Fund, Reed College Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program, Cultural Coalition of Washington County, and Oregon Cultural Trust. Additional support provided by the Greater Hells Canyon Council, Singing Springs Resort, and Wheeler County Cultural and Heritage Coalition.

Photo left to right:
James Lavadour, 𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 (2019) [detail]
Pavatuhaag (Leslie Gulch)

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