30 OregonStater.org KIMMIE FADEM E V E N T S FROM MAXVILLE TO VANPORT April 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. Maxville, a logging town built in 1923, and Vanport, a World War II housing community, offered Black Oregonians both opportunity and refuge in the first half of the 20th century. Their stories come to life through music, poetry and film as the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble performs a work by composer Ezra Weiss at PRAx’s Detrick Hall. See details at beav.es/vanport. King’s Return Jan. 19, 2026, at 7 p.m. Detrick Hall, PRAx 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this acclaimed a cappella group known for seamlessly blending gospel, jazz, R&B and classical styles. The ensemble has drawn comparisons to Take 6 and Boyz II Men while carving out a distinct voice of its own. Learn more: beav. es/kings-return. Michela Marino Lerman and Love Movement Jan. 31, 2026, at 7 p.m. Detrick Hall, PRAx 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis Tap dancing sensation Michela Marino Lerman takes audiences on a journey through original music, spirituals, jazz and tap. Following intermission, the OSU Jazz Ensemble joins her to tap — err, cap — off an incredible evening. Learn more: beav.es/ lerman. Provost’s Lecture Series: Harry Smith March 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. Detrick Hall, PRAx 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis Over a career spanning nearly 40 years, Harry Smith has been a reporter and anchor, filed stories from every continent, and won four Emmys, a Peabody and the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award. Come hear stories from his life covering the news. Learn more: beav.es/ harry-smith. Find more events at ForOregonState.org/events and prax.oregonstate.edu. SAVE THE DATE
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