Named by Portland Monthly as the city’s “best intellectual salon,” Civic Salons bring people together for great discussion and good food in intimate settings. Attend a salon where you'll enjoy the listening, learning, and conversing that comes with a provocateur knowledgeable in a given topic. Enjoy food and wine while exploring topics that range from politics to art to education. Civic Salons are held in homes, businesses, restaurants, and other venues that offer a space conducive to conversation and the exchanging of ideas.
Ticket Information and Pricing: Payment must be made at the time of reservation. Tickets are $35 for members; $45 for nonmembers. All tickets are available on a first-come first-serve basis. If a Salon sells out we will keep a waiting list. Sales close one week before the date of the Salon unless otherwise noted. Tickets are non-refundable after that time unless we are able to sell your ticket to someone else.
Upcoming Civic Salons
What's in Store for Sports?
Major League Baseball? The NBA All-Star Game? NCAA Women’s Final Four? The Oregon Sports Authority works to grow Oregon’s sports landscape, through the attraction of franchises like the Portland Timbers and Hillsboro Hops, to mega-events like the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and Women’s World Cup Soccer. So what’s in store for Oregon’s sports future and how do we get there?
The Future of Student Achievement
The number of students of color is nearly 50% of the overall student population of Portland Public Schools. What conversations do we need to have, and what actions do we need to take, to delve into the issue of race and its impact on student achievement?
The Effects of the Digital Age on Books
Literary trends such as digital technology and international publishing pose implications for authors and readers alike. To what extent do these changes affect how literature is produced and consumed in our local community? What might the role be of a literary nonprofit during this time of rapid change?
The Future of Food with Feast
Culinary culture plays a huge role in Portland's reputation, but why does it only play a small part in the city's planning and use of public space? What can we visualize for a future in which culinary culture intersects with public spaces in Portland?
The Future of Academic Museums
Join us for a conversation about the unique nature of academic museums and their potential to shape the educational communities within and around them. We will explore how Reed College does this through the Cooley Gallery and in what ways this outreach will grow in the coming years. What distinguishes an academic gallery from a public museum? How different are their civic roles and responsibilities? How can an academic museum use its resources to benefit the community?