NPR's Ari Shapiro Debuts New Solo Show

As a reporter, NPR's "All Things Considered" host Ari Shapiro has witnessed wars and revolutions. Inspired by these experiences around the globe, his new original show Homeward features Shapiro singing the songs of upheaval, patriotism and hope, from places that are less far away than they seem.

When Ari is not in front of a microphone on a stage, he sits in front of a microphone as a host for NPR's "All Things Considered", the most listened-to radio program in America. He's reported from above the Arctic Circle and aboard Air Force One. He's covered wars in Iraq, Ukraine, and Israel, and he has filed stories from five continents (Sorry, Australia!). He is also a frequent guest performer with Portland's Pink Martini - in which he has appeared on four of their albums - singing in several languages. Shapiro made his debut with the band at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009 and has since toured the world with them, performing in venues such as The Royal Albert Hall in London, L'Olympia in Paris, the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C, and Carnegie Hall in New York.

Homeward debuted in Washington DC in April and played Joe's Pub in New York City in August of 2017. As someone who grew up in Portland, Ari is thrilled to be presenting "Homeward" in his former hometown.

Homeward plays Nov 16-18 at Portland's intimate World Trade Center Auditorium. Music direction for Homeward is provided by noted musical artist Gabriel Mangiante with a band featuring some of Portland's finest musicians.

Thursday, November 16 at 7:30 pm, Friday, November 17 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, November 18 at 7 and 9 pm

World Trade Center #2, 121 SW Salmon, Portland, OR 97204

$60 (plus service charge) at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3059439 ; ph: 1-800-838-3006; $65 door

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