TOC Presents
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Thursday, May 14th, The Old Church is proud to present our first collaborative merch launch and meet-and-greet feat. Velveeta Fondue!
As supporters and patrons of The Old Church, we all carry the flame to unite music, art, and community, and now you can memorialize this passion in our first ever Devotional Candle. Claim your flame here, and receive it at the commemorative event May 14th in our Cheshire Lounge (this is a free event, and candle purchase is not necessary for entry).
At this special launch party, the Patron Saint of Preservation celebrates her celestial calling with a brief reading followed by gooey, ambient music from clarinetist Todd Umhoefer. Enjoy snacks and drinks at our bar, peruse Ash Stone's "Say Cheese!" gallery exhibition, and mingle with the melty muse herself at this all ages gathering.
Reserve a piece of history now with this inaugural artist/venue collaboration Devotional Candle featuring St. Velveeta Fondue and we will see you May 14th!
More on Velveeta: Born in 1916, Velveeta Fondue resides in the Missouri Cheese Caves, also known as the Springfield Underground. She’s the All-American Big Dairy Heir who never takes a day off work. Velveeta is made of pasteurized prepared cheese product and preserved to ageless perfection with the finest fillers on this side of the Mississippi. A queen of Southern idioms and storytelling, Ms. Fondue serves as a muse for her daytime persona, artist Ash Stone.
The Old Church Concert Hall
TOC Presents
May 14th 2026
St. Velveeta Devotional Candle Launch
The Old Church Concert Hall is located in Portland’s Southwest Arts District, just one block north of Portland State University.
We’re an all-ages, ADA-friendly nonprofit arts and events venue with accessible seating, restrooms, and an ADA ramp entrance on the Clay Street side. Our bar offers local beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, along with locally made treats like Missionary Chocolates, Farina cookies, and Smith Rock nuts—all of which you’re welcome to enjoy in our cozy Cheshire Cat Lounge or from your seat or during the show.
We look forward to welcoming you to this historic space and sharing the magic of live performance in Portland's favorite listening room.
TOC Presents
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