In Beaverton, the Reser takes a bow
Bob Hicks
March 1, 2022
A Tuesday ribbon-cutting sets the stage for art and performance at the new, $55 million Patricia Reser Center for the Arts.
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A Tuesday ribbon-cutting sets the stage for art and performance at the new, $55 million Patricia Reser Center for the Arts.
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