Promoters are letting us know about the Aug. 15 release of Music Soothes the Soul by Portland-area author Matthew Bernstein. Bernstein is donating all of his proceeds from book sales to the Fender Music Foundation to keep
music programs healthy and vibrant.
The book features stories from 70 musicians, scientists and entrepreneurs who show how music can positively affect lives, with stories of Gene Simmons, Chaka Khan, Dave Wakeling, Riker Lynch and more.
The kicker: Bernstein is 17; yes, 17 and hes interviewed people from around the world. Bernstein has worked for the online Oregon Music News since he was 13.
For more: www.waldorfpublishing.com/music-soothes-the-soul.
Artists Rep season
Artists Repertory Theatre has announced its 2015-16 season eight plays, including the world-premiere of the Broadway-scale musical Cuba Libre.
Tickets are on sale ($48 regular price, $35 previews/students, artistsrep.org). The lineup: The Understudy, by Theresa Rebeck, Sept. 8-Oct. 4; Cuba Libre, music by Tiempo Libre, Oct. 3-Nov. 8; Broomstick, by John Biguenet, Oct. 27-Nov. 22; The Miracle Worker, by William Gibson (directed by Artists Reps Damaso Rodriguez), Dec. 8-Jan. 3; Mothers and Sons, by Terrence McNally, Feb. 9-March 6; We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915, by Jackie Sibblies Drury, March 8-April 3; Grand Concourse, by Heidi Schreck, May 3-29; The Skin of Our Teeth, by Thornton Wilder (directed by Rodriguez), May 17-June 12.