A New Stage for CPPAC

January 27, 2020News

Dear CPPAC Family: As we move through our 5th season, we find ourselves reflecting on the love this community has shown us from the start, through its support, its encouragement, and all your beautiful voices raised in song. We are rooted here. And you are the soil that makes this work rich. We love this … Read More

Call For Submissions

January 5, 2020News, News Submissions

Do you have a story, article, announcement, funny anecdote, or arts related event you’d like to share with the community? Follow the button below to our online form and share the news with us. Your submission could be included in the next newsletter, which goes out to over 600 people in the CPPAC community!

Arts for All Ages: Grandparents All Around Us

December 30, 2019News

As a co-founder and board member of Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective (CPPAC), I am unabashedly proud of the work we do. I have had the privilege to be part of CPPAC’s growth from a small circle of students to hundreds of students of all ages throughout the North Portland community. Every term at our … Read More

Arts for All Ages: Grandmother Pearl

December 28, 2019News

We asked our board to share their personal stories about our Intergenerational Program. Here is Board Director, Noelle Guest’s contribution: When I think of Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective’s Intergenerational Program, I think of my grandmother, Pearl. She was such a big part of my childhood and youth, serving, at times, as the second parent … Read More

Carols for a Cause | 2019

December 17, 2019Events

It’s happening! It’s really happening! Join us for ⭐️ #CarolsforaCause ⭐️ this Saturday from 2-5PM at The Fixin’ To! Carols, cookies, and cocoa for a cause. 😊🎶🍪🍫☕️ #ArtsforAllAges #music #singing #stjohnspdx #community #performingarts #lifelonglearning #tistheseason #nonprofit #cathedralparkarts #pdxcaroling #pdxevents

Voices for Change | 2019

December 15, 2019Events

VOICES FOR CHANGE • DEC. 15 • 4PM • Portland Baha’i Center This afternoon, join us for songs and stories for #mentalhealthawareness. #VoicesforChange features the #cathedralparkarts choirs, @riderconnection Roosevelt HS choir, and three very special guests: Debra Samuel, Sylvia Allen, and Valyn Buen-Redman. Pictured here is special guest SYLVIA ALLEN, author of “Like Light from … Read More

Fall Showcase | 2019

December 7, 2019Events

Today’s the day! Can you believe it? Our FIFTH annual Fall Showcase! Join us at 3PM for live music, acting, and improv scenes performed by CPPAC’s studio classes and ensembles. All ages! Suggested $10 donation/f(r)amily Raffle!

Open Mic Nights 2019-2020

November 15, 2019Events

It’s November (No Mic) Open Mic, and we want to see you there! Tomorrow night from 6-8PM at Cathedral Park Music. No Open Mic in December, so this will be your last opportunity to join the fun before the New Year.  Join us as we abandon microphones and spotlights to celebrate each person, each “work in-progress,” … Read More

Voices for Change: We All Have Mental Health

October 31, 2019News

“If we’re physically unwell, we let people know, we ask for help. It should be no different with mental health.” WE ALL HAVE MENTAL HEALTH. It doesn’t matter how young or old we are. Do you talk with your child about mental health? This year, we’re inviting our community members of all ages to share … Read More

Time is Our Most Precious Resource

October 18, 2019News, VIP Volunteer

On August 23rd we gathered to honor our volunteers and donors. The following is a message to our volunteers from Cathedral Park Arts Co-Founder and Board Director, Joseph Cirillo. TO OUR DEAREST VOLUNTEERS: Time, it slips away from us so easily during a lazy summer day. It magically vanishes after putting in all of those … Read More