Entertainment
All the bells and whistles for you to enjoy
Reedies got talent! Think of Reedfayre as a festival that features the talents of alumni & friends.
Music!
Wednesday
Karaoke!
Be a star! Queue up your song!
Camp Reed sing-along
We’ll roast marshmallows, make s’mores, and sing songs as we gather round a fire pit in the spectacular setting that is the Cerf Amphitheater.
Thursday
Karaoke!
Be a star! Queue up your song!
Camp Reed sing-along
We’ll roast marshmallows, make s’mores, and sing songs as we gather round a fire pit in the spectacular setting that is the Cerf Amphitheater.
Friday
After-dinner music
• Lauren Sheehan ‘81 and the music of the Kalamazoo Gals
We are fortunate to have Lauren return but with a performance twist: her new project on the women who worked in the Gibson Guitar factory during World War II as a musical collaborator. Hear the story of these remarkable women and hear the music that emerged on the new CD about the project.
• Kyle Thayer ‘80 and the Irish trio
Kyle returns to perform and brings two special guests from Ireland. Ann Kirrane has a captivating voice and is skilled at gospel, traditional, Irish ballads, and jazz standards—blended with exceptional concertina playing. Gerry Hanley joins in on the accordion. He was a regular on the Galway music scene in the '80s and '90s and has returned to the studio to record a new album. Together with Kyle's guitar, these three fine musicians will enchant and engage.
Folk dancing
This doubles as a PE credit, but whether you are familiar with the steps or not, join in this Reunions staple. Jim Kahan '64 and others will keep your feet moving to the music and build community along the way.
Stop Making Sense video-dance party sponsored by the Class of '08
Of course David Byrne isn't a Reedie (his loss), but Reedies of the last decade love to pack the SU and dance to this musical classic. Join the crowd as its is played on the big screen. Dancing required!
Saturday
Music
• Portland Taiko demonstration
Portland Taiko is an award-winning Asian American drumming ensemble. Rhythm, melody, and movement are woven together into an exhilarating
musical experience and they bring their special talents to Reed.
• Scott Foster ‘77
Sit back and enjoy Scott's tuneful guitar as he performs Americannstandards with a smooth, jazzy, and thoroughly hip style.
• Kyle Thayer ’80
Kyle, Ann, and Gerry fill the air with Irish music accompanied on the Accordion, and concertina.
• Stumptown Family Ramblers with Sarah Dougher ‘90
This group of friends assembles again and shares the music of the 1920s in a style one might find in an old-timey revival tent.
All-class dinner with Grant Raddon '92 and Lost Creek
Grant and his bluegrass buddies add atmosphere to the evening with their music.
Michael O’Rourke ’66 presents Woody Guthrie, the Columbia River Gorge, and the Bonneville Power Administration
Enjoy the story of how Michael O'Rourke ‘66 and Bill Murlin discovered and brought back to life the music of Woody Guthrie's short but productive stint writing songs for the Bonneville Power Administration. Program includes stories, a video, and a sing-along.
Tezeta
Many of the members of the group that rocked Portland in the '90s, the Five Fingers of Funk, have reformed and now get folks dancing with music in an Ethiopian rock style. Get ready to dance!
Ural Thomas
After the fireworks, dance to the music of Ural Thomas, veteran Portland R&B singer.
Sunday
Morning music showcase with Kyle Thayer ’80 and the Irish Trio
Enjoy the sounds of Kyle Thayer ’80 and celebrate Father’s Day with special songs saluting the fathers in our lives. Kyle returns to perform and brings two special guests from Ireland. Ann Kirrane has a captivating voice and is skilled at gospel, traditional, Irish ballads, and jazz standards—blended with exceptional concertina playing. Gerry Hanley joins in on the accordion. He was a regular on the Galway music scene in the '80s and '90s and has returned to the studio to record a new album. Together with Kyle's guitar, these three fine musicians will enchant and engage.
Talent!
Friday
Laugh Track with Adam Gropman '89, Dr. Demento, aka Barry Hansen '63, and other performersSaturday
Big Boys with Poise
Chris Huson '82 returns to present a new and strangely improved Big Boys with Poise routine from his days with Seattle's Cirque de Flambe. Combine a dose of Burning Man, some ancient fireball technology, a little bit of Man-Burlesque, and a need to play with fireworks and you've got 30 hair-raising, eyebrow-singeing minutes of pyrotechnical performance art you're unlikely to see anywhere else on earth (or at least in Southeast Portland)! Don't miss it.
Talent show
If your name is not on this page and you still have stuff to share and want a stage, here's your chance to perform for your friends and fellow alumni. Mateo Burch '82 emcees this traditional Reunions event. Sign up in advance to be part of this wild and wooly show.
Other hijinks!
Friday
Hold-’em poker tournament
Come see if you know when to hold-’em and know when to fold-’em at this event hosted by Mark Humphrey ’85. (Note that late entrants allowed, but only until 8:30 p.m. Thereafter, entrants are only eligible for open play, not the tourney.)
Saturday
Carnival
• Cosmic Face painting by Sascha Gordon
• “Not your average Joe” Mishkin, balloon artist
• Games: Clown beanbag toss, pop-o-shot, and balloon dart wall
• Rojo & Smokey, the therapy llamas
Tour campus with Ed McFarlane
Help kick off Ed McFarlane's final year as VP/treasurer as he guides you around the campus and provides commentary on the ways the campus has changed during his remarkable 40-year tenure.
Bowling?! Back in days of yore, rolling a bowling ball down the hall of Eliot’s third floor hallway was a popular pastime (especially of a certain former president and his staff). We’re reprising that activity. Check it out!
Reed’s Rockin’ Roller Rink! It's baaack!!! Lace 'em up and take a twirl as Kaul is transformed into an enticing space for adventurous and fun-loving Reedies.
