By Sarah Donovan The Portland’5 Centers for the Arts announced the promotion of Brian Wilson to deputy director. Wilson will oversee the daily activities and operations of the center’s five performing art venues in downtown Portland, which include the Keller Auditorium, the Arlene Sch

By R.V. Baugus In celebration of Black History Month, IAVM’s monthly E3 series last month highlighted the achievements of African Americans in the public assembly venue industry. Moderated by Robyn L. Williams, CVE – Executive Director, Portland’5 Centers for the Art

By R.V. Baugus If you know Robyn Williams, CVE, first, you should consider yourself fortunate. If you do not know the past IAVM President (Chair) and her great work leading the Portland’5 Centers for the Arts, trust us when we say there is no more compassionate person not just in the

The first full day of VenueConnect started on an upbeat note as three major awards were presented to three deserving individuals as recipients of the IAVM Foundation Legacy Award, Charles A. McElravy Award, and Joseph J. Anzivino Distinguished Allied Award. In addition to that celebra

When Robyn Williams, CVE, returned the phone call of long-time friend and IAVM Second Vice Chair Tammy Koolbeck, CVE, Williams thought it was just to chat as part of a check-in conversation that was common and frequent between the two. So, when instead Koolbeck delivered the news that