Events
Upcoming Events:
PDX Hostel Care Live Music
According to Aunt Lena…
Alter ego of Anne-Louise Sterry, Aunt Lena is a featured artist bringing her brand of hilarity and joy to her audiences!
May 27th 6:30. Come early to get a good seat!
Where:
Sugar and Whiskey Burlesque Show
Sometime in June! Check back for the announcement!!
In her own inimitable way, ‘Aunt Lena” will be the masters of ceremonies for this event!
Where:
To be announced. Check back.
Past Events
Mother’s Day Storytelling
A beautiful and poignant story about love.
Date/Time: May 12th, 8 am service and 10:30 am service.
All are welcome and embraced.
Where:
St Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, Wilsonville Oregon.
8818 SW Miley Road,
Wilsonville OR 97070
Songs and Stories with Anne-Louise
Live at St. Francis on Sunday, December 3rd at 8 AM and again at 10:30 AM
Al will be telling the story of Barrington Bunny by Martin Bell… a Christmas parable
Join us for this free event where Anne-Louise will be telling the infamous tale of Barrington Bunny. This story is not just for children and is filled with lessons of choosing kindness during the holiday season.
This event is FREE for anyone to attend and is open to the public. No registration required!
Where:
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
8818 SW Miley Rd,
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070
Dangerous Desires Burlesque
Live at The Midnight PDX on Thursday, November 16th at 8 PM
Presented by Sugar & Whiskey Burlesque Company
Join us for an unforgettable night of discovering and embracing YOUR sexy at Sugar & Whiskey’s Dangerous Desires Burlesque event. We are infusing sultry dance choreography with the allure of burlesque.
Indulge your senses as our talented performers take the stage, igniting your deepest desires with their mesmerizing performances.
The renowned Aunt Lena will be emceeing the evening, bringing an extra dose of entertainment for all. Get your tickets now, this collaboration is not one you want to miss out on!!
Where:
The Midnight PDX
3341 Southeast Belmont Street,
Portland, OR 97214
Healing with Joy
Live at St. Francis on Saturday, October 22nd at 8 AM and again at 10:30 AM
Taking time to heal during times of uncertainty and stress
After attending this program, guests will leave feeling refreshed, motivated, and refocused to immediately take the next step toward success.
Anne-Louise Sterry is presenting songs and stories in her latest program- Let Your Heart Be Heard!
This event is FREE for anyone to attend and is open to the public. No registration required!
Where:
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
8818 SW Miley Rd,
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070
Let Your Heart Be Heard!
Live at St. Francis on Saturday, September 16th at 1 PM
Inspiring strategies for living life with more Audacious Joy
People have experienced a lot in recent years. Now, we’re using song and story to explore choosing more joy in our lives.
Anne-Louise Sterry is presenting songs and stories in her latest program- Let Your Heart Be Heard!
This event is free for anyone to attend and is open to the public. No registration required!
Where:
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
8818 SW Miley Rd,
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070
Cabaret!
Hosted by Eastside Cultural Society on Sunday, August 20th at 7 PM
Anne-Louise Sterry is performing in Cabaret! An eclectic mix of stand-out, brief acts. This is not a talent show, but a curated performance featuring significantly accomplished, experienced performers.
There will be 8-10 performances. Artists will be showcasing all kinds of talents, such as poetry, dance, circus, comedy/clowns, music, flow art, storytellers, comedians, burlesque, puppeteers, and more!
This is an adults-only event. Admission is free!
We hope to see you there! Join us at:
5100 NE Going St,
Portland
OR 97218
Let’s Make Some Noise!
Live at Keizer Cultural Center on Wednesday, June 21st at 3 PM
Anne-Louise Sterry is hosting Beyond Books at Kaizer Community Library. This event is free for anyone to attend and is ideal for children and their families.
A joyful program of songs and stories to keep you chuckling, laughing, singing and tapping those feet! And of course – finding your voice!!
We hope to see you there! Join us at:
Keizer Cultural Center
980 Chemawa Rd NE
Keizer
OR 97303
Let’s Make Some Noise!
Live at Oak Grove Library on Thursday, June 22nd at 1:30 PM
Anne-Louise Sterry is hosting Thrilling Thursdays at Oak Grove Community Library. This event is free for anyone to attend and is ideal for children and their families.
A joyful program of songs and stories to keep you chuckling, laughing, singing and tapping those feet! And of course – finding your voice!!
We hope to see you there! Join us at:
16201 SE McLoughlin Blvd,
Oak Grove
OR 97267
Coffeehouse Showcase
Live at Artichoke Music on Thursday, May 11th, 2023
The Thursday Night Coffeehouse is a celebration of up to four local and touring artists coming together in an intimate, coffeehouse setting, at the venerable Artichoke Community Music. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear artists of all levels in a listening room setting.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 7:00 pm.
Beer, wine, soft drinks, and light snacks are available for purchase at the bar.
Anne-Louise Sterry is one of four local Portland performing artists being showcased. Other artists in the lineup include Marianne Flemming, Michael Henchman, and Gary Furlow.
Tickets to this one-of-a-kind event are only $10, so reserve your seat now!
How About Dat!
Live at Artichoke Music on May 6th, 2023
Presented by Portland Storytellers’ Guild
How about dat! Life is full of surprising and confusing moments. All the amazing ways that we are awed, amazed, and astonished by people, and what they decide to do!
Some struggles leave us exhausted, some invigorated. Not to mention the natural world with it’s 50 foot waves, and the quiet of a hummingbird both entrancing us. In the end, with a little perspective, we can see how they fit in with the whole, and we might say, “How about dat?!”
Three seasoned storytellers bring their own ‘How About Dat!’ moments to life on the Artichoke Cafe Stage. Come prepared to laugh, be amazed, and perhaps to ask, ’Did that really happen?!’ Buckle up, it’ll be a wild ride!
According to Aunt Lena
Live at Artichoke Music on April 30th, 2023
Aunt Lena is the truth-talking, lipstick-smacking, advice-giving relative we all need a dose of these days. As her bold, lipstick-smacking persona, Anne-Louise shares a thought-provoking and hilarious approach to living life with audacious joy.
Anne-Louise brings joyful energy to her audiences as she shares her Italian-American heritage in hilarious and authentic vignettes of story and song that is instantly familiar to all cultures.
Come join Aunt Lena’s family and laugh with Audacious Joy as we celebrate family traditions everywhere!
