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FOR KIDS & PARENTS

FROM THE AMBASSADOR

FOR KIDS

Here’s some help telling two classical composers apart.

ARTS EDUCATION

The importance of arts in school.

FOR KIDS

TEACHERS’ PET PROJECTS

Portland teachers show off their creative side projects.

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LITERAL SHAKESPEARE

A literal visual of phrases that originated in Shakespeare’s work.

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KIDS COOK

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Performing Arts Guide

12 BRAVO 13 Echo Theater Company

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THINGS TO DO AT THE HISTORY HUB

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16 Oregon Children’s Theatre

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20 Northwest Dance Theatre

KIDS CREATE

22 NW Dance Project 23 Oregon Symphony

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School Guide

SCAVENGER HUNT

Get out and explore Portland’s many masterpieces with Lucy and Spark!

15 Metropolitan Youth Symphony

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30 Arbor School 31 Northwest Academy 32 Oregon Episcopal School

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to Portland, I was lucky to land a fantastic job as Northwest Children’s Theater’s new Inbound Communications Specialist (or as they keep referring to it: “Mailroom Intern”).

You might be wondering who I am and how on earth I was plucked from the crowd to become your 2016–17 Artslandia Youth Ambassador! Well, the name is Getty, Getty the Go-Getter, and I’m here to ruffle a few feathers in the Portland arts scene. Even though I’m new in town, I’m highly qualified for this position. I graduated with honors from the Birdue School of Journalism in LaFLYette, Indiana. After following the great migration

I know you’re probably thinking that I’m just another out-of-town transplant, lured to Portland by craft bird seed or dreams of being the next Birdie Sanders, but the truth is that I’m here for the arts. I’ve been in love with art and performance ever since my classroom field trip to Chekhov’s The Seagull (the tragic story of a kindhearted bird who has an unfortunate run-in with a confused Russian playwright). I am in constant awe of the power of story, music, and movement to uplift the spirit and send our emotions soaring. But my true passion is youth arts. Portland’s youth arts scene is totally “on flock” (I used that correctly, right kids?). I can’t tell you how excited I am to take in the Oregon Symphony or to see people fly through the air at Echo Theater, and of course, I am especially looking forward to my first year at Northwest Children’s Theater. “If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow…” then you can bet

I love this quotation: “You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.” WILLIAM W. PURKEY

your beak Getty will there to cover the story. From The Wizard of Oz, to an intriguingly titled Robin Hood, to an ALL-BIRD production of The Tail of Sleeping Beauty, I could not be more excited for the coming season. That said, I would like to know a little more about this Cat in the Hat they keep mentioning… I’m keeping my feathers crossed that he’s a vegan, like most Portland cats. Speaking of Portland, can we have a conversation about rent in this town? Forget dreams of owning a one-birdroom studio; I’m currently spending my nights at a VERY overcrowded hostel in a lovely old NW Portland chimney (Sidenote: Do swifts EVER sleep? It’s 9 p.m. guys. Time to stop circling and go to bed. Sheesh!) But back to the arts... I am THRILLED to represent this great city as Artslandia’s Youth Ambassador. While this year’s annual publication is my first, I can already tell it’s going to be Artslandia’s best. This magazine you hold in your hands or talons is an absolute treasure trove, packed with egg-ceptional activities and information. You can LITERALLY learn to banter like the Bard by checking out page 34 for Literal Shakespeare! Personally, I’ve already begun hunting for Portland’s secret masterpieces using Get Out and Explore Portland on page 42. As for the year to come, check back regularly for a bird’s eye view (or as I call it… a view) on upcoming performances and youth events throughout the year. I’ll peck out the truth and take you backstage for behind-the-scenes sneak-beaks at the Nutcracker, symphony, and more!

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TO TURN AROUND PUBLIC EDUCATION, TURN TO THE ARTS. Portland public schools’ arts programs are in danger. Teachers receive little money, as low as $480 a year in some high schools. Arts education during middle and high school has been shown to strongly correlate with improved outcomes: from lower dropout rates to higher 8th grade science scores. It has been shown to even affect whether or not students earn a degree after they graduate. As we work to make arts education in Portland healthier, it’s important to know these key facts about the very real impact they have on the future success of our children. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW ISINGLASS IS WORKING TO MAKE THE ARTS IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS HEALTHIER AT HTTP: //ISIN.GLASS Sources: http://www.nasaa-arts.org/Publications/critical-evidence.pdf http://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/Arts-At-Risk-Youth.pdf

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Classical Ballet Academy BALLET TRAINING WITH A NEIGHBORHOOD FEEL

lassical Ballet Academy, a ballet school in the Sellwood neighborhood, is “welcoming to all dancers, but also intense, professional, and elite,” training a diverse range of dancers in a wide variety of classes. The age span they cover is 2 through adult; the ability spectrum, beginner to pre-professional. Some student dancers have even springboarded from CBA into the most selective programs in the world, including The Alvin Ailey School and the Marymount Manhattan in New York, Ballet West in Utah, Houston Ballet in Texas, and The Bolshoi Ballet in Russia.

KIDS LOVE:

a chance every year to see (or even dance in) The Nutcracker and a new take on an old classic, A Christmas Carol. .

For those of us who’d rather watch ballet than dance it, CBA also puts on a few shows each season: two entirely student-performed holiday ballets, The Nutcracker and a new contemporary ballet classic A Christmas Carol; a contemporary and classical showcase called Dance Collaborations that fundraises for charity; and each May, a full-length classical story ballet (along the lines of Sleeping Beauty or Swan Lake). “CBA productions are never amateurish,” assures Artistic Director Sarah Rigles. “We offer breathtaking dance, exciting choreography, and a first glimpse of the dancers who will command the professional stages of the future!” .

THE NUTCRACKER & CBA CONTEMPORARY PRODUCTION A CHRISTMAS CAROL DECEMBER 21–24, 2016 VENUE:

Lincoln Performance Hall, PSU

DANCE COLLABORATIONS MARCH 18, 2017 VENUE:

St. Mary’s Academy

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CBA ADJUDICATED SHOWCASE MARCH 19, 2017 VENUE: St. Mary’s Academy

CBA SPRING FULL LENGTH STORY BALLETS MAY 18–21, 2017 VENUE:

Lincoln Performance Hall, PSU

WEB CLASSICALBALLET.NET TEL. 503.890.6101 TICKETS $10–$24 CLASSICAL BALLET ACADEMY @CLASSICALBALLETACADEMYPDX TOP: The Nutcracker. Photo by Anna Rigles. RIGHT: Firebird Ballet. Fiona Staczek and Merlin Benneth. Photo by Reijean Herlinglake.

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“Classical Ballet Academy is an environment that nourishes the dancer and forms the person.” –JENNIFER WILBER, CBA PARENT

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KIDS LOVE:

watching other kids their age onstage with the superstar musicians of Black Violin. .

BRAVO TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH MUSIC

BRAVO WITH COLLECTIF9 NOVEMBER 10, 2016 VENUE: Alberta Rose Theatre TIME: 7:30pm

BRAVO PRELUDE PERFORMANCE NOVEMBER 19, 2016 VENUE: First Baptist Church TIME: 2:15pm

At PBO Young People’s Concert

BRAVO WINTER CONCERT DECEMBER 8, 2016

RAVO Youth Orchestras is a dynamic new organization now in its fourth year, transforming the lives of underserved youth through intensive orchestral music education. Launched at Rosa Parks School in 2013, BRAVO will serve four priority schools in 2016–17, bringing daily choral and orchestral music instruction to schools that have not had music education for years. In partnership with Portland Public Schools, BRAVO will expand to all eight schools of the Roosevelt High School cluster in North Portland by 2020. BRAVO students rehearse 10 hours per week and present over 40 concerts each year. Guest artists at

VENUE: TBA TIME: 6:00pm

BRAVO PRELUDE PERFORMANCE DECEMBER 10, 2016

VENUE: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall TIME: 7:00pm

At the Oregon Symphony

BRAVO COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT DECEMBER 16, 2016

VENUE: Buckley Center Auditorium,

University of Portland 7:00pm

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WEB OREGONBRAVO.ORG EMAIL CONTACT@OREGONBRAVO. ORG TEL. 503.916.5314 TICKETS MOST BRAVO PERFORMANCES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BRAVO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS TOP: BRAVO and Black Violin at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 2/24/16. BOTTOM: Wind players at BRAVO Cesar Chavez. Photos by Richard Kolbell.

BRAVO include world-class violinists Joshua Bell and Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, cellist Alban Gerhardt, and dozens of other professionals. BRAVO’s young musicians have performed alongside the Oregon Symphony under the direction of Carlos Kalmar, presented concerts with international touring artists such as Metales 5 Mexican Brass, and played onstage at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall with the hip-hop/ classical crossover duo Black Violin in 2016 for an enthusiastic audience of over 2,000. BRAVO is inspired by El Sistema, Venezuela’s national program of social change through music. BRAVO is the first El Sistema-aligned program in Oregon..

Echo Theater Company FEARLESS FLYING AND THRILLING TRAINING

SUPERHERO OLD FOLKS’ HOME DECEMBER 9–18, 2016 VENUE: Echo Theater TIME: Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 1:00pm &

4:30pm; 12/11 4:30pm; 12/17 3:00pm

FERTILE GROUND:

THE CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS HUB THREE COMPANIES, ONE NIGHT

JANUARY 20–29, 2017

o you ever imagine flying through the air with the greatest of ease? Then look no further than Echo Theater Company. They can teach you a variety of gravity-defying performance techniques including trapeze, acrobatics, aerial dance, physical theater, and more. They offer kids camps and classes throughout the year, along with classes for teens and adults. All abilities are welcome.

VENUE: Echo Theater TIME: Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 1:00 &

4:30pm; 1/28 3:00pm; 1/29 1:00pm

ZIG ZAG PRE-PROFESSIONAL YOUTH COMPANY APRIL 28–30, 2017 VENUE: Echo Theater TIME: Fri & Sat 7:30pm;

Sun 1:00pm & 4:30pm

TIK TOK YOUTH PERFORMANCE COMPANY MAY 20 & 21, 2017 VENUE: Echo Theater TIME: Sat 7:30pm; Sun 1:00pm &

4:30pm

Echo also presents four shows this season, spotlighting performers’ amazing abilities within the context of a thought-provoking artistic theme. Kids of all ages may be especially intrigued by Superhero Old Folks’ Home, a world-premiere work using circus arts to tell the story of a unique world of original superheroes. They’re also likely to enjoy the Tik Toks & Zig Zags in spring programs created by youth ages 8-18. .

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performances that sweep and swoop across the whole stage— not just from side to side, but also from ceiling to floor. .

TOP: Youth company, the Zig Zags. Photo by Sarah Murphy. BOTTOM: Tera Zarra and Russ Stark in Superhero Old Folks’ Home. Photo by Arnista Photography.

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Maverick Main Stage PORTLAND’S YOUTH-DRIVEN THEATER COMPANY

hen it comes to Maverick Main Stage Productions, you can expect the unexpected. This up-and-coming nonprofit performing arts company, housed in NE Portland, has a unique approach to their productions. Not only is every show original, but they are performed, inspired by, and written for an all-youth cast. Script development begins only after the cast has been selected. This unconventional method allows for each performer’s talents to be showcased.

AFTERSHOCKS DECEMBER 9–10, 2016 TIME: Fri 9:45am & 12:30pm (school matinees); Sat 6:00pm DINNER THEATER: THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH MARCH 17–18, 2017 TIME: Fri 9:45am; Sat 6:00pm HOW GERTRUDE GOT HER GROOVE BACK JUNE 2–3, 2017 TIME: Fri 9:45am & 12:30pm (school matinees); Sat 6:00pm See website for performance locations

“Our students really appreciated being able to experience the theater in their own ‘neighborhood.’ They also related to the cast who were similar in age, cultural background, and ethnicity. We had a great discussion on how much work the actors must have devoted to their craft and how it tied in with our life skills of perseverance and personal best.” –ERIN QUINTON, 2ND GRADE TEACHER

KIDS LOVE: seeing their peers shine onstage. .

WEB MAVERICKDRAMA.COM TEL. 503.208.0916 EMAIL INFO@MAVERICKDRAMA.COM TICKETS $5 & UP MAVERICKDRAMA MAVERICKMAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS TOP: The Wiz. Photo by Jolie Goodson. BOTTOM: Peanuts. Photo by Jolie Goodson.

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“Everything about this organization is youth-driven” states MMSP’s founder, artistic director, teacher, and playwright. “Our performers are a diverse group of everyday kids with truly extraordinary talents.” It is MMSP’s mission to provide youth with a platform to express themselves both artistically and creatively, affording students the opportunity to gain confidence and find their voice. MMSP hosts matinees of all of its shows for local schools. There is nothing more powerful than our youth witnessing a peer perform onstage and do something positive, inspiring, and successful. Scripts are topical, thought-provoking, humorous, and often centered around themes of social justice. These shows aren’t just for kids, and they aren’t your typical kiddie productions. The content is edgy and clever... like the Pixar of live children’s theater. .

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that MYS encourages all levels to participate. .

Metropolitan Youth Symphony LONG-STANDING AND INCLUSIVE KIDS ORCHESTRAS, BANDS, AND JAZZ

ith over 500 students in 12 different ensembles, Metropolitan Youth Symphony is one of the larger youth orchestra programs in the nation and one of a few to offer a jazz program. MYS is open to kids of all skill levels who have at least one year of experience on their instrument. “At MYS, we always have a place for you,” MYS explains, “students are auditioned to find their best fit, and our strong financial aid program ensures everyone can be part of MYS.” While the musicians who play in MYS range in age from 6–18, the symphony itself turns an impressive 43 this year. This season, MYS welcomes a new music director: YOA Orchestra of the Americas’ Raúl Gómez-Rojas, an inspiring conductor who’s worked with various professional and youth orchestras in the U.S. and Latin America. They’re also thrilled that jazz great

Thara Memory, who mentored Esperanza Spalding, will join MYS this season to direct the advanced jazz band and guide students throughout MYS in their exploration of improvisation.

CONCERT #1 NOVEMBER 13, 2016

MYS performs eight concerts this year throughout the community and three major Symphony Orchestra performances: Tchaikovsky’s buoyant Symphony #5, Holst’s epic The Planets, and Berlioz’s revelatory Symphonie Fantastique. Fantastic! .

Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 5

VENUE: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall TIME: 7:30pm

CONCERT #2 MARCH 5, 2017 VENUE: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall TIME: 7:30pm

Holst, The Planets

CONCERT #3 JUNE 4, 2017 VENUE: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall TIME: 7:30pm

Berlioz, Symphonie Fantastique WEB PLAYMYS.ORG TEL. 503.239.4566 TICKETS $10–$37 METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY TOP: Photo by Sheepscot Creative. BOTTOM: Music Director Raúl Gómez-Rojas. Photo by R.L. Smith.

More opportunities to hear MYS play at eight community-based concerts; Find out more at playmys.org

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Oregon Children’s Theatre THEATER THAT TREATS KIDS LIKE PEOPLE

regon Children’s Theatre may put on plays for kids, but don’t expect them to recite you any nursery rhymes. This contemporary company commissions at least one world-premiere script each year— this year, three: Goosebumps the Musical, Fly Guy: The Musical, and Flora & Ulysses—based on the books that kids are reading right now. OCT also educates and transforms lives, running an Acting Academy that helps young thespians gain skills and confidence, encouraging reading through their “Ticket to Read” program, and delivering performances and residencies in Oregon schools and communities. Because OCT casts age appropriate actors—kids in kid roles; adults as adults—many of the Academy’s acting students are able to bring their newfound skills straight to the OCT stage. Each year, OCT also accepts 60 teens into their in-house teen company, Young Professionals, where talented, young performers get to hone advanced skills like improv and cut their teeth on more mature dramatic themes. Armed with this pre-professional savvy, many YP alumni have gone on to prestigious college theater programs nationwide. With a mission “to create exceptional theater experiences that transform lives,” it’s clear that OCT wants to leave a lasting impression— on actors and audiences alike. .

GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM OCTOBER 22– NOVEMBER 20, 2016 VENUE:

Newmark Theatre

FLY GUY: THE MUSICAL JANUARY 14– FEBRUARY 12, 2017 VENUE:

Newmark Theatre

FLORA & ULYSSES FEBRUARY 25– MARCH 26, 2017 VENUE:

Winningstad Theatre

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TOMÁS & THE LIBRARY LADY APRIL 1–23, 2017 VENUE:

Winningstad Theatre

PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL MAY 6–JUNE 4, 2017 VENUE:

Newmark Theatre

Please visit octc.org for showtimes

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KIDS LOVE:

how OCT meets them at their level, while taking the liberty to be a little edgy, easing young theaterlovers from childhood into adolescence. .

“I appreciate the care, concern, and professionalism the staff has in growing our kids! Thank you!”

“I loved the environment in the class. I made so many great friends that I know will be there for me.”

–OCT PARENT

–OCT STUDENT

WEB OCTC.ORG TEL. 503.228.9571 TICKETS $14–$32 OREGON CHILDRENS THEATRE @OCTPORTLAND TOP: James and the Giant Peach. Featured actress: Aida Valentine. Photo by Owen Carey. RIGHT: Junie B. Jones. Kai Tomizawa as Junie. Photo by Owen Carey.

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“Delighted to see OCT doing original, world-premiere work. My kids were thrilled to see their favorite book character come to life onstage!” –OCT PATRON ARTSL ANDIA KIDS ANNUAL 2016–2017

NW Children’s Theater THEATER THAT'S AS PLAYFUL AS KIDS ARE

orthwest Children’s Theater creates playful shows for very young audiences (such as their adaptation of popular Elephant & Piggie books), puts on a top quality musical each holiday season (last year, Mary Poppins; this year, The Wizard of Oz), and debuts original productions with multicultural inf luences (Bollywood-dancing The Jungle Book, trilingual fable The Sun Serpent). Their space is a repurposed century-old Christian Science church, a unique and welcoming venue that still has its original wooden pews. In addition to staging five plays each year, NWCT also runs a robust educational program and teaches more than 100 classes in Portlandarea schools, making them the largest kids theater school in Oregon. NWCT knows that child audiences prefer to be shown, not told—so their stage creations tend to be cartoonishly colorful and larger than life. This season, they look forward to trying something particularly novel: a version of Sleeping Beauty with puppets “acting” right alongside people. Sounds like a young audience’s dream come true! .

KIDS LOVE:

seeing their favorite book and movie characters spring to life on a brightly colored, visually exciting stage! .

“My son’s experiences at NWCT have been nothing short of wonderful. This warm, embracing theater community lights him up like nothing else.” –NWCT PARENT

DR. SEUSS’S THE CAT IN THE HAT SEPTEMBER 24– OCTOBER 23, 2016 TIME:

Sat & Sun 10:00am & 1:00pm

THE TAIL OF SLEEPING BEAUTY... WITH PUPPETS! JANUARY 28– FEBRUARY 26, 2017 TIME:

ROCK THE PRESIDENTS SEPTEMBER 30– OCTOBER 22, 2016

ROBIN HOOD APRIL 22–MAY 21, 2017

TIME:

Fri, Sat & Sun 6:00pm

THE WIZARD OF OZ DECEMBER 3, 2016– JANUARY 2, 2017

TIME: Sat, Sun & Special holiday weekdays 12:00pm & 4:30pm

Sat & Sun 12:00pm & 3:00pm

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Sat & Sun 12:00pm & 4:00pm

VENUE (ALL): NWCT’s Theater, 1819 NW Everett St.

WEB NWCTS.ORG BOX OFFICE 503.222.4480 REGISTRATION 503.222.2190 TICKETS $13–$25 NORTHWEST CHILDRENS THEATER @NWCHILDRENSTHEATER @NWCTWEETS TOP: Getty. Photo by Will Nielsen. RIGHT: The Little Mermaid. Katie McClanan, Brendan Long, and Kaylee Bair. Photo by David Kinder.

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“NWCT has tremendous respect for the intelligence of children, and that respect is evident in the experiences with the arts they provide.” —THE MACKAYS, NWCT PARENTS

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Northwest Dance Theatre TUALATIN’S PRE-PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY

orthwest Dance Theatre is a youth ballet company based in Tualatin, Oregon. They present two productions in Portland each season: a Spring Showcase, featuring classical and contemporary works, and a family-oriented Christmas Nutcracker traditionally known as A Nutcracker Tea. Led by founding Artistic Director June TaylorDixon, who also owns and directs June Taylor’s School of Dance, NWDT auditions dancers ages 12 to 18. It serves as a training ground for talented and versatile young artists on their way to becoming professionals. These exceptional dancers leap at the chance to gain more experience onstage, mastering classical and modern works. They also enjoy enriching their community by appearing in NWDT outreach performances at public libraries, local schools, and retirement homes. In their 28th season, NWDT will reprise their popular A Nutcracker Tea and also present a mixed-bill program later in the spring featuring new works plus selections from their impressive repertoire, which includes Peter and the Wolf, Dennis Spaight’s Gloria, Giselle, Paquita, La Bayadere, Les Sylphides, and more. Come celebrate these powerful and compelling dancers in motion! .

KIDS LOVE:

that this company is focused on "big kids"— dancers ages 12 to 18 who are leaping toward a professional career. . A NUTCRACKER TEA DECEMBER 10–18, 2016 The Performing Arts Center, PCC Sylvania TIME: Fri 7:00pm; Sat 2:00pm & 7:00pm; Sun 2:00pm VENUE:

SPRING MIXED-BILL DATES TBA The Performing Arts Center, PCC Sylvania TIME: TBA VENUE:

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“Absolutely Incredible! Dancing with NWDT has been a dream come true for my daughter. We love it!” –NWDT PARENT

“The best rendition and performance of The Nutcracker I have ever seen. Congratulations to the performers and everyone involved. Truly a magical event.” –NWDT PATRON

WEB NWDT.ORG TEL. 503.925.3898 TICKETS $14–$30 NORTHWEST DANCE THEATRE @NWDANCETHEATRE NWDANCETHEATRE LEFT: 2015 Mixed-Bill Program. NWDT dancer. Photo by James McGrew. RIGHT: A Nutcracker Tea. Ethan Schweitzer-Gaslin (guest dancer from Ballet Idaho) and Mia Kimura. Photo by Carrigg Photography & Design.

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“There is something very special about a younger, amateuraged group of dancers performing close to a professional level.” –NWDT PATRON ARTSL ANDIA KIDS ANNUAL 2016–2017

NW Dance Project YOUTH DANCE PROGRAMS FALL SESSION SEPTEMBER 12–DECEMBER 11, 2016 WINTER SESSION JANUARY 9–MARCH 26, 2017 SPRING SESSION APRIL 3–JUNE 11, 2017 Ages 4 to 18

WINTER DANCE WEEK DECEMBER 19–23, 2016 Ages 9 to 18

5 DANCE DAYS JANUARY 2–6, 2017 Ages 18+

SUMMER DANCE CAMP SESSION I JUNE 14–JUNE 30, 2017 Ages 9 to 18

SESSION II AUGUST 14–25, 2017 Ages 9 to 18

SUMMER DANCE CLASSES

KIDS LOVE:

taking up-close and personal instruction from their onstage idols and the genuine enthusiasm these dancers show toward teaching the next generation. .

SESSION I JULY 9–30, 2017 Ages 4 to 8

SESSION II AUGUST 6– 27, 2017 Ages 4 to 8

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SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE JULY 17–AUGUST 11, 2017 Ages 14 to 22

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

WEB NWDANCEPROJECT.ORG TEL. 503.421.7434 NW DANCE PROJECT @NWDANCEPROJECT @NWDANCEPROJECT TOP: Youth Dance class participants. BOTTOM: Amanda Sun. Photo by Chris Peddecord.

W Dance Project has a well-deserved reputation for cultivating and nurturing young dancers at Portland’s “Best Dance Studio.” The Youth Dance Program offers year-round training for dancers 4 to 18 to experience the joys of dance while taught by Portland’s finest teachers. The innovative program offers a variety of learning opportunities for dancers with a wide range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences. NW Dance Project’s philosophy focuses on technique, movement, strengthening and conditioning, versatility, and creativity to support a balanced dance training and education. Their programs provide a comprehensive approach to training that takes into consideration each individual dancers’ needs, abilities, and progression while valuing creative expression, imagination, engagement, and in-depth instruction for all in a supportive and encouraging environment. NW Dance Project’s acclaimed Youth Professional Training Program is for dancers interested in the highest-quality dance training available, and provides comprehensive training and a deep study of dance techniques to support a professional dance career. Dancers in the Youth Professional Training Program participate in an extensive schedule of classes that increase in rigor to provide suitable preparation for entry into leading companies, conservatories, and colleges. Full program tuition is significantly reduced from individual class costs to enable and enrich a full and balanced dance education. Three sessions per school year are offered: fall, winter, and spring. Summer months offer multiple intensives, camps, and workshops for dancers to learn, explore, and create. All NW Dance Project students will be featured in the annual Student Artist Showcase at Lincoln Performance Hall on June 11, 2017. .

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Oregon Symphony KID-FRIENDLY SYMPHONY TO HEAR...AND SEE!

KIDS LOVE:

the thrill of being able to recognize music from movies, ballets, and even video games while seeing how those sounds are made by a real live orchestra.. VENUE (ALL):

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall THE SHANGHAI ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 TIME: 7:30pm This riveting acrobatic group will thrill you with astonishing acts that have dazzled audiences the world over. China’s pre-eminent company of acrobats will thrill your whole family with its winning combination of athleticism, energy, and charm. The Oregon Symphony does not perform.

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES – MASTER QUEST SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 TIME: 7:30pm Amy Andersson, conductor; Pacific Youth Choir Journey to Hyrule and celebrate The Legend of Zelda with Master Quest, the next chapter of the multimedia Symphony of the Goddesses tour! Chronicling favorite moments from the franchise’s 29-year history, Master Quest also includes never-before-performed scores and gorgeous, larger-than-life gameplay imagery from the latest Zelda release, Tri Force Heroes.

FROZEN FAIRY TALES (KIDS CONCERT) NOVEMBER 13, 2016 TIME: 2:00pm Norman Huynh, conductor; Pam Mahon, narrator; Pacific Youth Choir & Dance West With Let It Go from Disney’s Frozen and music from The Snow Queen, The Winter’s Tale, and The Nutcracker, kids will love this hearty celebration of the coming winter.

COMFORT AND JOY: A CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 18, 2016 TIME: 3:00pm & 7:00pm Norman Huynh, Conductor

KODO FEBRUARY 1, 2017 TIME: 7:30pm Japan’s most celebrated Taiko ensemble is an exhilarating blend of drumming, athleticism, and theater. The whole family will be blown away by Kodo’s dazzling display and explosive sound. The Oregon Symphony does not perform.

PIED PIPER OF PORTLANDIA (KIDS CONCERT) FEBRUARY 12, 2017 TIME: 2:00pm Norman Huynh, conductor; Pam Mahon, narrator; Pacific Youth Choir and Dance West We’ll spirit the young audience away for a musical adventure inside the orchestra with Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. But we promise to bring them back with smiles on their faces.

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL MARCH 2, 2017 TIME: 7:30pm

hink the symphony is just for grown-ups? Then you might be surprised to learn that Oregon Symphony, Portland’s most prominent and prolific orchestra, puts on a special season of kid-friendly shows. What makes a concert come to life for kids? Often, a story—so three of the Symphony’s concerts this year are narrated by sparkling storyteller Pam Mahon. In Frozen Fairy Tales, she’ll tell wintery tales to complement selections from stone-cold classics such as The Nutcracker and Disney’s Frozen; in Pied Piper of Portlandia, she’ll lead kids through The Young People’s Guide to the Orchestra (and back); and in Castles and Wizards, she’ll conjure stories of princesses, wizards, and more to match music from Harry Potter. What else keeps kids engaged? Visuals! The three aforementioned narrated concerts also feature live dance performances by Dance West; two more concerts use “the big screen,” with The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses projecting video gameplay and E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial with a full screening of the iconic ’80s film. And this Symphony season is rounded out by dynamically physical performances from two international groups, The Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China and Japanese Taiko ensemble Kodo. .

Norman Huynh, conductor The special friendship between 10-year-old Elliott and a homesick alien still touches audiences in an emotional way. Part fantasy, part science fiction, and so totally lovable that it won four Academy Awards®—including Best Score for John Williams’ music. The orchestra’s live performance with E.T. on the big screen is an experience the whole family will enjoy!

CASTLES AND WIZARDS (KIDS CONCERT) MARCH 19, 2017 TIME: 2:00pm Norman Huynh, conductor; Pam Mahon, narrator; Pacific Youth Choir & Dance West Wonder what the king is doing tonight? Or the princess? And who knows what mischief the court’s wizard is up to. A concert sure to please young audiences with music from Harry Potter and more.

WEB ORSYMPHONY.ORG TEL. 503.228.1353 TICKETS $23 & UP; KIDS CONCERTS $10 & UP OREGON SYMPHONY @OREGONSYMPHONY TOP: Peter and the Wolf. Photo by Brud Glies. BOTTOM: The Shanghai Acrobats. Photo courtesy of Oregon Symphony.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s r e h c a Te t e P s t c e j o Pr Portland teachers show off their creative side projects. PHOTOS BY WILL NIELSEN

Sara Martins

at school Sara teaches tap dance to grades 6–8 at da Vinci Arts Middle School.

after school Sara choreographs dance numbers for Portland Gay Men’s Chorus, Lakewood Theatre, Oregon Children’s Theatre, and many more.

about “In my classroom, I focus on teaching tap technique, helping my students develop an understanding of rhythm, musicality, and dance history. As a professional choreographer, I create movement that supports a show. The dance styles can vary from jazz, to contemporary, to ballet, to hip-hop, to tap, and in musical theatre, the choreography also has to help tell a story. Either way, my goal is to make every single performer look their best.” ARTSL ANDIA KIDS ANNUAL 2016–2017

Jamin London Tinsel at school Jamin teaches ceramics and sculpture to grades 9–12 at Grant High School.

after school She hits her home studio to create series of works and to experiment with mixing in other media such as metal, wood, and straw.

about “My studio is a quiet place where only my ear buds fill my brain with music, podcasts, and audiobooks. On the other hand, the classroom is a wild cacophony of sound: pottery wheels running, kilns humming, students talking, tools clanking, and music playing. The theme that carries over from the classroom to the studio is using your mistakes. Sometimes kids just plow through, but then need to reassess when they don’t end up where they thought. I, too, need to try constantly to be alive to what’s actually happening with the clay rather than solely going for some idea I had.” 26

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Carlos Baca

at school Carlos teaches art to grades K–5 at Sitton Elementary School.

after school Carlos is an underground house and techno DJ in the Portland area.

PHOTO BY AUGUST THE DRAGONFLY.

about “The best part about both my worlds is being able to bring them together. My students love to learn about music, and I often bring a perspective that is much different than other music lovers. I teach many DJ and production classes with my students. Music has a way of charging up our creative side where sometimes painting and drawing cannot. It is often in my class many students find their passion for new music.” ARTSL ANDIA KIDS ANNUAL 2016–2017

AFTER SCHOOL SPECIALTIES Portland teachers show off their creative side projects.

Keira Gladstone

at school Keira teaches art to grades K–5 for Portland Public Schools.

after school Keira teaches more art, to kids ages 2–10 at Little Loft Studios.

about “I love watching the creative process in both the studio and the classroom. Instead of assignments, I offer openended ‘invitations to create’ and give students access to multiple materials to see how differently they approach and use those materials. I want to guide young artists to be inquisitive about what they can do. Rather than asking ‘What are we doing today?’ my students ask, ‘What materials will we be trying today?” ARTSL ANDIA KIDS ANNUAL 2016–2017

Arbor School

OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 23, 2016

ounded in 1989, Arbor School of Arts and Sciences is an independent K–8 school located on 21 acres of wooded farmland in Tualatin, Oregon. A sizeable library, science lab, design studios, woodshop, and a music studio augment the spacious classrooms.

ARBOR PARENT TOURS OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER & JANUARY APPLICATION DEADLINE JANUARY 27, 2017

SCHOOL INFORMATION RANGE OF GRADES:

K–8

STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO:

8:1

Independent, progressive, inquiry-based K–8 program SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY:

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS:

Chess, Sports, Film/Video, Piano/Violin, Math Counts

This intentionally small learning community was founded on the premise that education endures when it supports intellect, character, and creativity. The integrated K–8 thematic curriculum forms the core of an academic program that focuses on big ideas and central themes of human understanding throughout history. Each class is limited in size to assure individual attention through low student-teacher ratios. Mixed-age grouping is an important feature of Arbor education; we believe that combining ages creates classrooms that focus on individual talents and collaborative learning rather than on grade-level norms. Children remain

LANGUAGE TAUGHT:

Spanish

“Arbor is like a garden, big enough that you have room to grow, but small enough that there is always a gardener to help you.” –ARBOR SCHOOL ALUMNA

WEB ARBORSCHOOL.ORG TEL. 503.638.6399 ARBOR SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES TOP & BOTTOM: Photos courtesy of Arbor School.

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with the same teachers for at least two years of their schooling and also form important bonds with older and younger students to create a sense of community that spans all grades. Our program is designed to support each student as an individual and to provide a sense of belonging and community for all. Active engagement in learning, concrete experiences, and interdisciplinary work are evident at all levels. Our expectations and our educational strategies reflect an understanding of children’s needs as they grow and mature. Arbor is also home to the Arbor Center for Teaching (ACT), which offers an innovative teaching apprenticeship in a laboratory school setting. Our apprentices earn an MAT while teaching full time in Arbor’s classrooms. ACT also publishes resources like the Arbor Algebra Series, a comprehensive algebra curriculum used in grades 6–8 at Arbor School. .

Northwest Academy OPEN HOUSES Middle School

SEPTEMBER 20, OCTOBER 11, NOVEMBER 15, DECEMBER 6 & MAY 9, 2017 10:30am–12:00pm High School

SEPTEMBER 22, OCTOBER 13, NOVEMBER 17, DECEMBER 8 & JANUARY 5, 2017 10:30am–12:00pm ADMISSIONS EXAM

JANUARY 8 & 21, 2017

APPLICATION DEADLINE

JANUARY 31, 2017

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE

MARCH 1, 2017

PERFORMANCE DATES OUR TOWN DECEMBER 1–3 & 8–10, 2016 URINETOWN THE MUSICAL MAY 5–7 & 11–13, 2017

t Northwest Academy, we connect middle and high school students to gifted and passionate faculty, joining arts and academics through a pioneering educational vision on a vibrant urban campus. This school community embodies a culture of acceptance and engagement that creates self-directed, expressive, lifelong learners.

SCHOOL INFORMATION 6–12

RANGE OF GRADES:

STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO:

5:1

Northwest Academy students learn in a supportive setting energized by a lively, complementary partnership between academics and the arts. We kindle creativity to help students become confident and agile navigators in an increasingly complex global society.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY: Independent, progressive, middle and high school program that partners engaging academic and arts classes.

Intellectual curiosity binds our diverse student population. The educational model at Northwest Academy honors individual expression and the collective power of ideas. In seminars, in performance, in labs, and within the community, we are empowered and engaged in the process of learning. Students are equipped with tools, inspiration, and momentum to fuel their educational paths.

Digital Arts, Improv/Sketch Comedy, Band, Vocals, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Animation, Film, and more.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS:

LANGUAGES TAUGHT: Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese

Our exceptional faculty model a rich life of discovery for students. These talented mentors—who are also practicing artists and active scholars—guide students to question boldly and invent fearlessly. In small seminar-style classes, they propel a proficiency-based curriculum that challenges students to probe their studies deeply. They model agility and generously imbue freedom to self-direct, pioneer, and take risks. At Northwest Academy, students are fueled by curiosity and inspired by constructive challenge to discover their intellectual and artistic voices. They will become thought leaders with the ability and confidence to chart their own futures and participate actively in their expansive worlds. .

“The encouragement of higher level thinking engenders well-informed, conscientious world citizens ready and willing to speak up for change.” –NORTHWEST ACADEMY PARENT WEB NWACADEMY.ORG TEL. 503.223.3367 X 104 NWACADEMY

TOP & BOTTOM: Photos by Sofia Marcus-Myers.

“It’s a supportive environment where everyone around you encourages you to get the most out of each day.” –NORTHWEST ACADEMY STUDENT

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Oregon Episcopal School OPEN HOUSES Grades PK–5

OCTOBER 26 6:00–8:00pm Grades 6–12

OCTOBER 23 1:00–4:00pm APPLICATION DEADLINE Grades PK–8

JANUARY 19, 2017 Grades 9–12

JANUARY 26, 2017

SCHOOL INFORMATION RANGE OF GRADES:

Pre-Kindergarten–12 STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO:

7:1

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY: Grounded in the belief that the advancement of knowledge flows from open and rigorous inquiry, we cultivate the life of the mind and the whole person by connecting questions with exploration and discovery, theories with scrutiny, expression with art, and self with subject. EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS:

Student Council, Model United Nations, Debate, Drama, Sports, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Lego, Band, Greenhouse, Maker Studio, Animation, Filmmaking LANGUAGES TAUGHT: Spanish,

Mandarin, French

“If we can capture and cultivate our students’ innate curiosity, we can teach them how to learn anything.” –DAVID LOWELL, HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

“My son has gained such self-confidence and awareness of his place in the world. He’s been given an opportunity to use his skills to impact others in a positive way.” –SALLY L., PARENT

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regon Episcopal School prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that they may realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.

Since 1869, OES has been inspiring children to develop solid academic skills, sound character, strong leadership abilities, and an appreciation for the value of hard work and giving back to the community. At OES, academics are a blend of traditional, research-based, cross-disciplinary, and experiential coursework. The way we teach is based on the idea that children learn best through experiences that fascinate them. It’s all about creating environments and experiences that open children up to the wonders of the world around them. The OES Arts & Music program is designed to teach students the aesthetic and creative joy of making art and music. Through the music program, students of all ages can participate in a variety of choir/instrumental music groups and discover the use of technology in composing and arranging music. Music, art, and drama are part of the school day for every student in the Lower and Middle Schools, with an array of electives available in the Upper School. The visual and performing arts program enables students to explore various perspectives, movements, and media. The drama program provides performance opportunities both onstage and for film, while teaching students the many aspects of theater arts, including playwriting, stagecraft, and costume design. At OES, students gain a lifelong appreciation and celebration of artistic expression. .

WEB WWW.OES.EDU TEL. 503.246.7771 OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL TOP & BOTTOM: Photos by NashCo Photography.

The Legendary XC70

VOLVO IS CELEBRATING THE FINAL YEAR OF THE LEGENDARY XC70 WITH A SPECIAL EDITION LIMITED PRODUCTION 2016 XC70 CLASSIC.

PRESENTED BY ELEPHANTS DELICATESSEN

Easy Caprese Pasta Salad YOU WILL NEED • 2 cups uncooked pasta shapes of your choice (we like tubetti) • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar • 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered • 1 pound fresh mozzarella (we like to use the mini bocconcini balls… kids love these, too) • ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped • Salt and pepper, to taste

We love everything Caprese. Caprese means “of Capri,” as in Capri, the island in Italy. In its simplest salad form, Caprese consists of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. We love this combination in sandwiches, pasta salads, snack skewers, and even breakfast dishes like scrambles and omelets. These ingredients capture the ﬂavor of summer, and they are a great way to use that bumper crop of tomatoes. RECIPE BY CHEYENNE TERBRUEGGEN.

MAKE AHEAD

ANOTHER OPTION

Toss everything together, except for the basil and vinaigrette, and refrigerate. Add the basil, dressing, salt, and pepper before serving.

Skip the balsamic. Instead, in a small skillet over low heat, combine the olive oil with several cloves of minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Allow the oil to infuse with the flavors for about five minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding to the cooked pasta.

Save a bit of the water from cooking the pasta. You can add it to your final dish if it’s too dry. The cooking water is an easy way to make any pasta dish a bit saucier!

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a palm full of sea salt (about a heaping tablespoon) to the water, then add the pasta. Teach your kids that pasta water should be salty—like the ocean. They’ll thank you later. Follow the package directions, cooking the pasta to al dente and stirring often to avoid sticky pasta clumps. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water.

Mix a quick vinaigrette by whisking the olive oil and balsamic together. Combine the cooked pasta, vinaigrette, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a large bowl and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature. Or let chill for a couple hours. Enjoy!

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LET’S COMPARE

COMPOSERS THE OR I G I N A L P O P S TA R S YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD CLASSICAL MUSIC BEFORE... AND YOU’VE PROBABLY ALSO HEARD THAT CLASSICAL COMPOSERS ARE IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO KNOW. But it can be hard to tell them apart, can’t it? It seems like all of them were men from Europe; many of them wore curly wigs; and most of them started out as “child prodigies”—meaning they discovered their amazing musical talents while they were still little kids. And to make it even harder, a lot of