As she prepares for 'Hairspray Live!' in December, the singer schedules a concert of her favorite songs.

'Contemporary Currents' explores the art scene of the Canadian province.

Allan Kozinn's big request to the Portland classical music community: More, please.

Dream Theater's two-hour show 'The Astonishing' will tell the story of a dystopian America 300 years from now and the power of music to change it.

A visit from BalletX and performances by two local companies fill out the dance schedule this fall.

Here are some of the best to come in fiction, nonfiction and young readers.