The Watershed Rock Opera

A Special Sense of Place Event

To celebrate 15 years of the Sense of Place program, we present…

"THE GREATEST ROCK OPERA EVER PRODUCED ABOUT A WATERSHED!"

The Watershed Rock Opera will take you on a wild romp from sky to river as it follows the watershed through 5 different stories from the Columbia River Gorge. This multimedia performance features original music composed and performed by local musicians in accompaniment with film, audio, and theatrical performances.

"IT'S LIKE A LOVE LETTER TO A PLACE AND ITS PEOPLE, BUT WITH MORE PERCUSSION."

And like all true love stories, there will be passion, tragedy, humor, and awe.

Imagine a pear orchardist, ready for harvest, when Mother Nature strikes!...Or hiking in the high alpine of the Cascade Mountains, tracking rare carnivores with a feisty biologist...Even here, in our homes, schools, and workplaces - there's something mysterious, some might even say magical, happening right under our feet (and butts)...

There, to witness it all, is our watershed. Come see and hear what it has to share.

Click HERE to learn more about the people and stories behind this unique project.

*Please NOTE: this event will include flashes of light, brief adult language (2 curse words), and loud noises.

For 15-years, Sense of Place has connected people through place and storytelling.

Our flagship speaker series features people with unique knowledge of
the Columbia River Gorge and who consider the natural and cultural
history that has shaped this place. Guests have included: scientists,
tribal members, authors, farmers, and many others from throughout
the Pacific Northwest. The stories shared deepen our understanding
of the Gorge and strengthen our connection to the landscape and to
each other.

Learn more about Sense of Place and check out our online archive and past events HERE.

Sense of Place is a program of Mt. Adams Institute, which provides programs that
strengthen the connection between people and the natural world through
education, service, career development, and research.