October 23 @ 9:00 am
Bagels Not Bourbon
OCTOBER 23, 2026
9:00AM – 11:00AM
Tanner Hanley – Oregon Symphony | Vice President of Marketing, CommunicationS & Technology
Amy Dotson – Portland Art Museum / PAM CUT | Director and Curator of Film & NewMedia
in conversation with Kimiko Matsuda
We’re excited to welcome back BAGELS NOT BOURBON – where Portland comes to think out loud. Hosted by The Idea Factory in the Library, this Friday morning series brings together creative thinkers, civic leaders, and cultural changemakers for honest conversations over coffee and bagels. No slides, no
A City Worth Experiencing
The Power of Invitation and Participation in Portland’s Cultural Life
Portland’s cultural scene is full of surprises. From the concert hall to the cinema, creative leaders are reimagining how we experience the arts—and inviting us to discover more than we ever expected.
Join Kimiko Matsuda, Tanner Hanley, and Amy Dotson for a look at the fresh thinking, inventive programming, and unexpected experiences shaping Portland’s cultural future.
At the Oregon Symphony, Tanner is exploring new ways to connect audiences with live performance. At PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater, Amy is bringing film, art, and creative experimentation together to challenge expectations of what a night at the movies can be. It’s an exchange of trust. We count on cultural institutions to expand our imaginations and deliver extraordinary experiences. They count on our curiosity, participation, and continued support.
As cultural institutions rethink what they offer, there’s an equally exciting opportunity to rethink who extends the invitation.
Expect a conversation about the evolution of cultural experiences, the relationships that sustain them, and the power of participation to introduce us to something we didn’t know we’d love.
We hope you will join us.
Tickets include admission to the event as well as a spread of fresh fruit, bagels & accompaniments, coffee, tea and juice.
All ticketed event sales are non-refundable