Meetings

PGS meets at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland from 7:00 to 9:30 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

2020 Meeting Calendar

January 6 -- Carrie Novotny
February 3 -- Jake Shearer
March 2 -- Mario Diaz & Cameron O'Connor
April 6 -- TBD
May 4 -- Duo Becar
June 1 -- TBD
July 6 -- TBD
August 3 -- TBD
September 7 -- TBD
October 5 -- TBD
November 2 -- TBD
December 7 -- TBD

3350 SE Francis Street

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.
Usually, the March and September meetings are devoted entirely to the Open Mic (no featured performer). CD sales are allowed to anyone who performs.

Please be respectful of these guidelines so that we all may enjoy the opportunity to play!