The Portland Center for the Performing Arts, also known as the PCPA, is a top draw for people who want to see great performances of various kinds of performing arts. Visitors and locals are equally attracted to the three venues of the PCPA that hold various different kinds of events throughout the year.

You find great hotels in Portland (OR) that are near the PCPA venues and within your budget.

1. Details of the PCPA Venues

http://www.pcpa.com/information/index.php

There are three different venues that fall under the PCPA. So you are required to know which venue the event you want to attend is taking place at.

Keller Auditorium

The Keller Auditorium is about 7 blocks away from the other two theatres. It hosts various kinds of events, from rock concerts to grand operas and beyond. It is a large hall with seating arrangement for seating 2,992 people at the orchestra level and the two balconies.

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

The Arlene Schnitzer concert hall was restored and opened in 1984. The citizens of Portland and Harold Schnitzer contributed generously towards the entire restoration of the structure that cost over 10 million dollars. It was done up one of the most famous theatre architects - the Rapp & Rapp from Chicago.

The concert hall hosts a bevy of performances that transcend all forms and genres of performed arts. It includes rock, gospel, jazz, theatre, dance, films and even weddings. It is one of the best places to hold a live concert.

Antoinette Hatfield Hall

This is the largest of all the venues of the PCPA and it s multi-level, multi-theatre complex that covers over 127,000 square feet in area. It has two theatres (Newmark and Dolores Winningstad) for various performances and also a multi-purpose open space that can be used for many different purposes, including presentations and recitals.

2. Events Schedule

http://www.pcpa.com/events/index.php

The PCPA website has all the details of the latest events.

4. Tickets

http://www.pcpa.com/tickets/boxoffice.php

http://www.pcpa.com/tickets/ticketmaster.php

http://www.ticketmaster.com

Tickets can be bought from the PCPA box office at the Hatfield Hall complex. They can also be bought from ticketmaster.com and ticketswest.com (formerly Fastixx).

If you are an art enthusiast, you will absolutely love a tour to the Portland Centre for the Performing arts. This is a renowned venue for entertainment thanks to the events and activities it hosts.

The theatre is actually home to the best of the best in music, lectures, dance, and many more. The box office of the heater is always open Monday through Saturdays from 10am to 5pm. Visit this place for a memorable time.

http://www.pcpa.com/

1. What you need to know about the Portland Centre of Performing Arts

The center consists of several theatres that are all designed to host recitals and receptions for certain events. The exterior of the place is outstanding; the design highlights incorporated make the place attractive.

There is so much to see at this place, you will have to visit the place to experience it first-hand. As you check into a Portland hotel, take a tour to the Portland Centre for the Performing Arts. Locals and tourists alike are welcome.

http://www.pcpa.com/information/index.php

2. What goes on in the theater of performing arts

- Plays and shows

- Recitals

- Social events

- Art performances

3. Guides and more information on the place

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts

http://www.travelportland.com/arts_culture/cultural_tours/culture_district/culture_dis_tour.html