Lawrence Howard Armchair Adventurer tells Nansen of The NorthDear Friend of PST,
We all need inspiration, something uplifting, something good that will help us keep moving forward. The story of Fridtjof Nansen, a remarkable man, is a story that can do all of those things.  

And you're in luck. 

Lawrence Howard, Armchair Adventurer, is retelling NANSEN OF THE NORTH and you'll have three chances to hear this riveting story. (run time 110 minutes + intermission) 
 
Portland Story Theater Nansen of The North in Dallas, OregonMarch 14th down in Dallas, Oregon at the Dallas Event Center, 939 Main Street with Doors at 5:30 pm and the story starting at 6:00 pm. Tickets are FREE through the generous support of the Dallas Public Library. Click here to see the library calendar 

 
Portland Story Theater Nansen of The North at Nordia HouseApril 4th right here in Portland, Oregon at Nordic Northwest's Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Road with doors opening at 6:00 pm and the story starting at 7:00 pm. Beverages available and Broder Söder will be offering Nordic cuisine from their special event menu. Tickets are $20 in advance and at the door (unless you are a Nordic NW member)

 
Portland Story Theater Nansen of The North Crooked River RanchApril 25th over in Central Oregon at Crooked River Ranch. This is a fundraiser for the Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) and this performance will be held at the Juniper Clubhouse. Refreshments will be served. Doors opening at 3:30 with the story starting at 4:00 pm. Advance tickets are $18 (unless you are a FANs member) and $20 at the door (if available)
 
Nansen of the NorthBefore Shackleton and Amundsen and Scott ever dreamed of the regions of ice and snow, Fridtjof Nansen emulated the ways of the Greenland Inuit and became the father of polar travel, the oracle, the one who showed them all how it could be done. Nansen, the twelve-time Norwegian cross-country ski champion. Nansen, a pioneer in neurobiology who described the structure of the central nervous system. Nansen, who made the first-ever crossing of Greenland on skis. Nansen, who locked his ship in the ice and set a new record for the Farthest North. Statesman. Diplomat. Humanitarian. One of the founders of the League of Nations. The League’s first High Commissioner for Refugees. Nobel Peace Prize winner. Nansen, who famously said, “It is better to go skiing and to think about God than it is to go to church and think about skiing.” Nansen of Norway. Nansen of the North.

Join us at one of these events to hear the story of Fridtjof Nansen. His story is a story for our times about a man who believed that there is only one way to go in life: forward
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A Word About Covid-19 

Your health and safety as an audience member is of paramount importance to everyone at Portland Story Theater. We understand that more cases in the US and in our region are to be expected, and we realize that many performances, conferences, and gatherings are being cancelled out of concern for the possibility of spreading the virus. But we take heart from the statement of Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who said quite recently that the “current risk to the American public is low.” As such, we intend to stay the course with our public program offerings. Ultimately, the decision to attend a performance or not is entirely up to you. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at tellers@pdxstorytheater.org.
Portland Story Theater is generously supported by people like you -- our individual supporters -- along with The McIvor Family Charitable Fund; Ronni Lacroute; Tonkon Torp; Diane Ponti and Ward Greene of SAGE (Senior Advocates for Generational Equity); Susan Sullivan; John Moe; Polk Family Charitable Fund; Dana and Steve Dennis; members of the Portland Story Theater Board, Founding Circle, and Narrative Network, as well as by the Oregon Community Foundation; The Collins Foundation; James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation; Meyer Memorial Trust; The Kinsman Foundation; The Autzen Foundation; NW Natural Gas; and The Oregon Cultural Trust. Portland Story Theater is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation to Portland Story Theater is tax deductible within the limits of the law. Thank you! 
Portland Story Theater, Inc.May The Narrative Be With You!®
Lawrence and Lynne 
Portland Story Theater
 
email: tellers@pdxstorytheater.org
office: (503) 284 2226  
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mailing: 3333 NE 15th Avenue, Portland, OR 97212
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Portland Story Theater is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which strives to make the narrative arts an integral part of Portland’s rich cultural identity. Founded in 2004, the organization is committed to bringing an authentic story and theater experience to enrich, inspire, challenge and expand Portland’s urban environment through the narrative arts. 

Dallas Oregon Public Library was established over 100 years ago in 1905, with the present library and Senior Center complex dedicated in August 1990. The Dallas Public Library offers events, clubs, groups and other services free of charge to the community. The Armchair Adventurer series and Portland Story Theater have been bringing live storytelling events to their community for more than five years. We are pleased that this year’s event will be at the new Dallas Events Center.

Nordic Northwest  is a non-profit organization focused on the five Nordic nations: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The mission of Nordic Northwest is to preserve, communicate and celebrate Nordic culture, heritage and innovation. Nordia House, Nordic Northwest’s cultural center, opened its doors in 2016. 

Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) was founded in 2011 by landowners surrounding the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area in Central Oregon. They came together over our shared love of nearby public lands, including special places such as Steelhead Falls, Alder Springs, the Peninsula, and Scout Camp.