Come party with other piano fans!

Dear Friends of PPI,

Yay! We have just enjoyed another spectacular season of remarkable piano recitals together. Thank you for being part of this wild endeavor. Please come celebrate all that is PPI by joining the terrific fun that is our annual fundraising Gala, Piano Beach!, this Sunday. Come back to the keys! (We are in the final moments of planning this extravaganza, but if you click here to register, we can still get you a place at a good table with good people.)

If last weekend’s spectacular sunshine has you in the mood for everything summery, you’ll delight in what’s in store at Piano Beach! Featuring Portland Jazz Hero Darrell Grant on the keys, you can also look forward to… 

  • Spotting zany outfits (it’s not unheard of to come wearing business formal on the top, beach casual on the bottom …)

  • Feasting on scrumptious fare by Art of Catering (nothing says chilling like chicken and waffles …)

  • Delighting in tunes from iconic beaches around the world

  • Auctioning off Darrell’s hat! (Yes, we’re that fun!)

  • Sharing your love for piano and PPI by raising a paddle to support more of the magic!

Darrell’s Hat!

Can’t come but want to cheer us on? We invite your gift and look forward to sharing pictures and stories from our “beach vacation” with you!

And the recitals for 2025-2026 are not over! Join us on Friday, May 8th, for our second Boundless recital, featuring the incomparable Charlie Albright! (And given that we started something when Anderson & Roe came back in October, we may just be obliged to serve Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwiches. #sorrynotsorry!!!)

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