Meetings
PGS meets at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on the first Monday of every month (second Monday if the first is a holiday). Meetings are always free and open to the public.
Note: click here for a list of past featured performers
Note: click here for a list of past featured performers
2020 Meeting CalendarJanuary 6 -- Carrie Novotny
February 3 -- Jake Shearer March 2 -- Mario Diaz & Cameron O'Connor April 6 -- René Berblinger and Olivia Duffy May 4 -- Duo Becar June 1 -- Cameron Morgan July 6 -- TBD August 3 -- TBD September 14 -- TBD October 5 -- TBD November 2 -- TBD December 7 -- TBD |
Typical Meeting Schedule
- 7:00 -- Announcements
- 7:10 -- Open Mic
- 7:40 -- 10 minute break
- 7:50 -- PGS Business (if necessary)
- 7:55 -- more Open Mic
- 8:20 -- 5 minute break
- 8:30 -- Featured Performer
- 9:00 -- End of Meeting
- 9:30 -- CMC Closes
Meeting Etiquette
- Please silence your cell phones and other electronic devices.
- Do not enter or leave the room during a performance, wait for the interval between players.
- If you must leave during a performance use the open door, it's impossible to quietly operate the doors.
- Bathrooms are located on the upper level at the top of the stairs.
- Respect the performers and hold conversations outside the room.
Open Mic Performance Guidelines
- Please Print your Full Name legibly and fill out your line completely on the signup sheet.
- Generally limit your performance (including introduction, comments, and stories) to 5 minutes. If you have a longer piece, check with MC first.
- Performers under 16 will have priority to play during the first set.
- Current Members will be selected to play first. Guests will be selected as time allows.
- CD Sales are only allowed to the Featured Performer, all revenue goes to them and they are responsible for their sales.
Please be respectful of these guidelines so that we all may enjoy the opportunity to play!