Lincoln City, OR – With the generous support of Explore Lincoln City and the Holiday Inn Express, the Cultural Center is embarking on a voyage. They’re seeking new music, traditions and genres from around the world, and you’re invited to come along. The Center’s new series is called “Voyages: Adventures in Music,” and it continues at 2 pm on Sunday, Oct. 27, with a performance of Jayanthi Raman’s “Devi: Goddess Within Me.” 

“Goddess Within Me” is an explorative Indian dance production that endeavors to illuminate the paradox of femininity by skillfully navigating the blurred boundaries between the revered figure of the Goddess and the lived experiences of women in today's society. This contemporary dance production is grounded on Indian classical traditional dance form Bharatha Natyam from South India, the athletic Chau classical dance from North India, and folk dances which lend themselves to innovation. Featuring company repertoire dancers, with lead dancer and choreographer Jayanthi Raman, and visiting international male and female dancers from Delhi and Chennai, the production features original music score and poetry drawn from ancient and contemporary poets.

The dance production features dance narrators in English - who will be miming Indian dance movements to English script - so easily accessible by all audience members - this happens through the dance as a narrative through the dance. It is suitable for all ages.

The Voyages series will continue, with one show per month, through April 2025. Reserved seats are $30 adults, $27 seniors and $15 youth. Cultural Center membership discounts and complimentary tickets will apply. For details, call 541-994-9994.

The “Voyages: Adventures in Music” series is sponsored by a grant from the TourWest program of Creative West (formerly WESTAF), funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as a Community Partnership Program grant from Explore Lincoln City. Lodging sponsorship is provided by the Holiday Inn Express in Lincoln City and the Berton Family Charitable Trust.

All seats in this year’s series are cabaret style, limited to 100. Band members often gather for merchandise and autographs in the back, not far from the counter where center volunteers sell Northwest beers and wines, along with sodas and freshly baked cookies. Parking is free. During intermission, patrons are welcome to wander the outdoor Plaza’s new public art installations, or the rotating exhibits in the Center’s indoor art galleries.  

Discounted multi-show packages will be sold through will be sold through December. To learn more, call the box office at 541-994-9994 or use this direct link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=lccc

Single show tickets for all shows are on sale now at the Cultural Center, open from 10 am to 5 pm Wednesday through Sunday, by calling 541-994-9994, or through the Arts People ticket link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=lccc.

Series Schedule

Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 pm – Jayanthi Raman’s “Devi: Goddess Within Me”

Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm – Seffarine (International Flamenco Day)

Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 pm – Ensemble Sangineto

Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7 pm -- Christine Tassan et les Imposteurs

Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 pm – Windborne

Sunday, March 16 at 2 pm -- Gamelan Sari Pandhawa

Friday, April 25 at 7 pm – Barbra Lica

MORE INFORMATION ON THE SHOWS AND PERFORMERS

Sunday, Oct. 27         Jayanthi Raman’s “Devi: Goddess Within Me,” 2 pm

This contemporary dance production is grounded on Indian classical traditional dance form Bharatha Natyam from South India, the athletic Chau classical dance from North India, and folk dances which lend itself to innovation seamlessly. Featuring company repertoire dancers, with lead dancer/choreographer Jayanthi Raman, and visiting international male and female dancers from Delhi and Chennai, the production features original music score and poetry drawn from ancient and contemporary poets. Direct ticketing link here.

Saturday, Nov. 16     Seffarine, 7 pm

Celebrate International Flamenco Day, a day of "arte jondo" (deep art), with the Seffarine quartet. Seffarine, centered around soulful Moroccan vocals of Lamaie Naki and the flamenco guitar of Nat Hulskamp, return to the LCCC with a program of music and dance from the Mediterranean and Middle East. Direct ticket link here.

Wednesday, Dec. 4   Ensemble Sangineto, 7 pm

Ensemble Sangineto is an eclectic band which blends skillfully ancient harmonies and sonorities with modern rhythms. It’s a collaboration of twins Adriano and Caterina Sangineto, children of the well-known harp and psaltery maker Michele Sangineto, and guitarist and bouzouki player Jacopo Ventura. Direct ticket link here.

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025      Christine Tassan et les Imposteurs, 7 pm

Pioneers in a domain usually reserved for men and precursors of the Gypsy jazz wave that swept across Quebec, this quartet led by guitarist Christine Tassan contintues to reinvent this timeless music while integrating new ideas and influences with originality and flair. With standards and new compositions, the Imposteures’ musical arrangements innovate, rejuvenate and leave room for unbridled creativity from four talented and accomplished musicians. Direct ticket link here.

Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025         Windborne, 2 pm

NPR calls this quartet “the best musical discovery of the year" and "stunningly powerful." Windborne's captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable. Direct ticket link here.

Sunday, March 16, 2025     Gamelan Sari Pandhawa, 2 pm

Gamelan Sari Pandhawa, a non-profit cultural organization based in Oregon, perform on bronze and wood instruments elegantly handcrafted and painted by master instrument makers in central Java. This group has been dedicated to the celebration of Javanese arts, music, dance and shadow puppetry since 1995. Direct ticket link here.

Friday, April 25, 2025          Barbra Lica, 7 pm

JUNO-nominated artist Barbra Lica is fast-rising Canadian vocalist and songwriter and has been receiving accolades for a unique approach that stresses subtlety, grace and storytelling. Based in Toronto, Barbra’s live show captivates audiences all over North America with her genuine warmth and confident stage presence. Direct ticket link here.