There’s a shining new music venue opening this weekend. Or shall we say, shining old venue.

Revolution Hall is in the original auditorium at the heart of Washington High School, has stood empty for years at the corner of Southeast Stark and 14th Avenue. The building is now beginning a second life as home to New Season’s corporate office, a number of creative agencies, two bars, and a new music venue that’s positioning itself to fill a hole in Portland’s live music ecosystem.

In a classroom-turned-greenroom, the band Alialujah Choir is preparing for the first performance in the new Revolution Hall during its preview weekend last February.

“This is a gleaming star on crest of what appeals to me: half theater, half standing, big room, amazing acoustics, fabulous people behind it,” said Adam Shearer, one-third of the trio, after the three finalized their playlist with a run through of the songs.“It doesn’t get any better.”

Read our full story: http://www.opb.org/radio/programs/state-of-wonder/article/revolution-hall-finds-its-niche