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Washington, D.C. is blooming with adventure!

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Lucy & Spark cutouts for the adventurer.

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FOR PARENTS

When Arts are the Answer

Scavenger Hunt

FOR PARENTS

Audience Etiquette for Kids and Parents

Parents, how do you get them to sit still and pay attention?

These pro tips are sure to help.

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FOR PARENTS

Summer Camp Advice School’s out for summer...then what?

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Oregon Historical Society answers these questions and many more.

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Hey, kids! Meet three unique Portland puppets! Strings attached.

Lucy the Squirrel and Spark the Pigeon love to explore Portland’s public art!

Stars in the Making Portland’s not short on talent at any age.

Classical Ballet Academy Maverick Main Stage Metropolitan Youth Symphony MOXIE Contemporary Ballet Northwest Children’s Theater Northwest Dance Theatre Oregon Children’s Theatre Oregon Symphony Penny’s Puppet Productions The Portland Ballet Portland Symphonic Girlchoir Staged!

School Guide 30 31 32 33

Arbor School Northwest Academy Oregon Episcopal School Portland Public Schools

Make me!

Performing Arts Camp Guide 35 36 37 38 39

FOR KIDS

My Year as a Junior Reviewer FOR KIDS

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FOR KIDS

My Favorite Puppet

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Comic Book: Lucy & Spark Meet Portlandia

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Oregon Fun Facts

Lucy & Spark have so much fun exploring Portland, they want to share their discoveries with you!

Arts provide the perfect teaching moments.

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Performance Guide

We sent teen writer Grace Ettinger to last season’s shows and asked her to report her findings.

BodyVox NW Children’s Theater NW Dance Project Oregon Children’s Theatre Young Musicians & Artists

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About the Cover Cover photo by Robert Woodward.

Our cover girl, Mia, was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She loves to dance and sing.

She is African American, Japanese, and Hispanic. She loves animals, especially dogs!

Her favorite food is sushi. She loves to meet new people.

IN EVERY ISSUE From the Publisher Contributors From the Ambassador

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Stars in the Making Kids Create Brain Food

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Kids Cook Games

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That’s Zelda on set at the photo shoot!

Our designer, Zelda, created the cover’s rainy set using papier-mache, balloons, and mounds of fluff!

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From the Publisher PUBLISHER & FOUNDER Misty Tompoles

ASSOCIATE EDITOR A.L. Adams

COPY EDITOR Kristen Seidman

DESIGN Zelda Burk Lisa Johnston-Smith

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Steven Sturgeon

MEDIA DIRECTOR Chris Porras

OPERATIONS Nina Chomak

PUBLISHING COORDINATOR Bella Showerman

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jana Griffin Chanda Hall Marty Hughley

CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS Edward Juan Carolyn Main

PHOTOGRAPHERS NashCO Photography Robert Woodward Will Nielsen

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WELcoME To ARTSLANDIA KIDS! We’re so excited to begin a new adventure with readers of all ages. Artslandia Kids is a magazine about art—both for kids and by kids.

Our children are so fortunate to live in an artsrich city like Portland. Portland is unique, special, and when you look around, you see a city deeply invested in all-ages arts expression.

Here, kids can witness and participate in art experiences that will shape their lives, open their minds and expand their imaginations to unlimited possibilities! Our kids don’t know how good they’ve got it!

But the next question is how do you, a busy parent, track down Portland’s special arts opportunities and make them available to your kid?

Artslandia Kids is here to help. In these pages, you’ll find a huge variety of arts options for your child’s 2015–16 school year (which, conveniently, matches the prime performing arts season).

You’ll also get the jump on next summer’s arts camps and classes. Looking for a piano teacher?

A classified section online will connect you to private arts instruction all of types.

You’ll notice right away that unlike most parenting magazines, this one is all-ages! There are two distinct sections: For Parents (pages 1–41) and

For Kids (pages 42–66). While you use the Parents section to plan arts activities, your kid can enjoy a Kids section specifically designed to raise their awareness and excitement about Portland arts. YA-level readers will learn life lessons from brave, insightful teen artists, and younger children will delight in cartoons, games, and activities.

Guided by Artslandia’s own cartoon explorers, Lucy and Spark, young readers will love learning about the Portlandia statue’s arrival in the city. They’ll also enjoy meeting Portland’s most popular puppets and the puppeteers who bring them to life. Artslandia Kids will inspire kids to a lifetime of discovery, where they notice the art around them, view learning as an adventure, and can’t wait to GET OUTSIDE and SEE ART . .

–Misty Tompoles Publisher & Founder

That’s me when I was a kid!

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Contributors

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How did Lucy & Spark come to be?

My son, Cash, first noticed a picture of the Statue of Liberty when he had just turned 3. The following weeks became an obsession with learning all there was to learn about Liberty Enlightening the World. We checked out books at the library, watched documentaries, and researched on the Web. Cash became a young expert on the statue. What I witnessed was how the journey, which began with the Statue of Liberty, made many stops along the way. We learned about Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and his other famous statues, Eiffel’s famous ironwork, and eventually his most famous creation: the Eiffel Tower. Our journey led us to the Colossus of Rhodes where we stayed for many additional weeks, then to all the famous statues of the world. I became so impressed

by Cash’s curiosity that I wanted to give him that same journey in his hometown—to give him knowledge of the history and art around him. I wanted him to know that we could find the most amazing things within a bike ride from the house, and that even an ordinary day can turn into an expedition.

One day after visiting many statues around the city, we found ourselves having a snack beneath the outstretched arm of the Sacagawea statue in Washington Park. This sparked a fabulous conversation about Lewis and Clark, and an idea (or two) was born: Lucy and Spark. These fun creatures were invented as a guide for kids to Portland’s public art. They are here to help parents map out and navigate an urban public art expedition for their own family. Every parent can embark on this journey with their children and watch their children’s love of history and appreciation of art ignite from the SPARK of exploration. .

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is a freshman at Northwest Academy. She’s active in her school’s performing arts and literary communities.

She’s loved experiencing Portland’s art scene this year as Artslandia’s Junior Reviewer. Grace also enjoys improv comedy, music, and writing.

2 JANA GRIFFIN

grew up in Athens, Georgia. She received her Master’s Degree in Collaborative Piano from the University of Minnesota and has been living in Oregon for three years. She currently runs her own private piano studio in Northeast Portland.

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3 cHANDA HALL is a producer, arts educator, and mama of two lively daughters. The founding artistic director of Staged! musical theater, she loves strong espresso, performing arts-related road trips, and breaking into song.

8 4 MARTY HUGHLEY

writes about theater, dance, and performing arts. A Portland native, he joined The Oregonian in 1989 and served as pop music critic from 1990 to 2006, then became paper’s principal performing arts reviewer for several years.

In 2013, he was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame for his journalistic contributions to the industry.

5 EDWARD JUAN is an artist based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. He’s worked in the feature and television animation industry since 2007 and has since expanded into the editorial, publication, gaming, and interactive media fields. He also owns a lifestyle company called Forest & Waves (www.forestandwaves.com).

6 cARoLYN MAIN

is a Portland native and an illustrator with a penchant for the absurd. She’s currently writing a graphic novel and designing too many video games, along with one great card game. She’s way into singing Billy Joel karaoke and wearing jumpsuits.

7 NASHco, composed of Leah Nash and Christopher Onstott, is a Portlandbased photography and videography team eager to enliven projects in the Pacific Northwest and beyond with beautiful, dynamic images.

Both photojournalists for magazines and newspapers around the world, they take a genuine approach to their photography, capturing real people having real moments. Whether for advertising, corporate, educational, or editorial clients, the result is colorful, authentic, storytelling photography. Their clients include Reed College, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, The New York Times, Travel Oregon, Charles Schwab, and of course, Artslandia Kids!

8 AARoN WALkER

is an information technologist who enjoys taking photos (like he did for our Portlandia cartoon), shooting homemade sci-fi films, playing video games, and reading comics— especially comics drawn by Carolyn Main!

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W H EN

“Imagine how the other kid feels.”

Arts

Kids who participate in theater learn to do this more readily, thanks to the empathy this art form inspires. After routinely putting themselves in others’ proverbial shoes through role-playing, kids who’ve been trained in theater can understand what other people are going through emotionally. According to testing by New York nonprofit ArtsConnection, theater kids also identify more closely with kids of other races.

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BY A.L. ADAMS

It goes without saying that your kid is wonderful _ your bunny, your baby, your angel from heaven. This of course means you want them to enjoy all the best things in life, from nourishing food and stimulating play to exciting, educational arts.

“But it’s hard enough just to get my bunny-angel-baby to behave,” you say, “let alone get them to ‘express themselves artistically.’” Point taken. Behavioral challenges are real, and they’re a high priority for conscientious parents. Guess what, though? Your kid’s participation in the arts may actually have the added benefit of improving their behavior.

So next time you find yourself saying any of the following to your kid, arts might be the answer:

“Wait your turn... but don’t be late!”

Sometimes kids find it hard to rein in their enthusiasm and be patient...or they find it equally hard to hop-to when needed. Performing in a play, dance group, band or choir can be a relatively painless crash course in both patience and punctuality. Kids learn to wait attentively for their cue, then jump in and give it all they’ve got!

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“Whoops-a-daisy!”

Watching kids play is a daily reminder that coordination and physical movement pose a challenge. Studying dance can help them coordinate their limbs, manage their posture, and move confidently and carefully through space.

“There, there.

Let it all out.”

Sometimes it’s just all too much, isn’t it? Or at least too much for your living room. That’s where your kid’s involvement in the arts comes in. The arts give kids an appropriate outlet for overwhelming emotions, both positive and negative— but the latter is a special selling point. Let kids channel the inevitable angst they might otherwise unleash on you into playing moody music, delivering a dour monologue, or dancing out their demons Billy Elliot-style.

“Do you understand what I’m saying?”

There’s a fair amount of evidence that studying music gives kids an across-theboard advantage at—how to put it?— catching on. According to the National Association for Music Education, early musical training helps kids develop language and reasoning by engaging their left brain. By the time they take their SATs, the advantage is striking: an average 63 points higher in verbal skills and 44 points higher in math.

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From the Ambassador | Stan Foote That’s Stan on the left when he was 12, with his brother Pete!

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

I was walking around my North Portland neighborhood the other day and saw a young person drawing with chalk on the sidewalk, another was skipping, bouncing a basketball and doing giant air spins, and another was singing some joyous song to herself. My next door neighbor Francis was making a “fairy garden” in the sidewalk strip.

This is ART in its purest form—self-expression that cannot be communicated in any other way.

When I direct a musical, I talk about the moment dialogue stops and a song begins; in this moment there should be no other character choice than to sing or dance. Here’s an example from The Wizard of Oz: DOROTHY : Someplace where there isn’t any trouble... do you suppose there is such a place, Toto?

There must be. It’s not a place you can get to by a boat or train. It’s far, far away... behind the moon... beyond the rain.

[singing] Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high; There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby.

At that moment in time there was nothing else for Dorothy to do but sing.

Art is a way we express joy, sorrow, love, hate, fear, and on and on, in a way that words just can’t. We all have some sort of artist in us. When we share our art, we hope that it will convey a feeling and people will react to it. Really, art is a joyous giving of ourselves.

When I was a kid in Shingletown, California, I always made gifts for my mom and dad at school. I’d draw a picture or weave a potholder or trace a handprint and make a turkey out of it for Thanksgiving. Most of the kids made art that was much better than mine, but I still made art because I wanted to create something that no one else could ever create. I wanted to have that handprint turkey hanging on the refrigerator in my house. I created that turkey to express my love.

I am honored to be the Ambassador of Artslandia Kids. I encourage you to share your art. Send copies of your art to kidscorner@ artslandiakids.com and we will show them in the Artslandia Kids Gallery. We will also select some visual art for the next issue of Artslandia Kids! .

–STAN FOOTE

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE

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CLASSICAL BALLET ACADEMY

Elena Yraguen, Abigail Robertson, and Katherine Dean of CLASSICAL BALLET ACADEMY enjoy swanning around this glassy pond at Westmoreland Park, a few leaps and pirouettes from their neighborhood studio.

Casting Pond Westmoreland Park, 1936

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BALLETIC. ARTISTIC. CONTEMPORARY. NURTURING. PROFESSIONAL.

Classical Ballet Academy FOUNDED BY SARAH RIGLES, 2003

THE NUTCRACKER

TOP: Naomi Rux in Swan Lake, 2015. Photo by Anna Rigles. BOTTOM: Fiona Staczek in YAGP, 2014. Photo by Visual Arts Masters. OPPOSITE: Photo by NashCO Photography.

December 18–20, 2015 Located in the heart of Sellwood, Classical Ballet Academy (CBA) has been training and inspiring exceptional dancers for more than 11 years. It is not your average neighborhood ballet school. The school attracts dancers from all over the Portland area, all of them drawn by CBA’s excellent offerings: outstanding faculty, diverse dance training and styles, professional performance and competition opportunities, and a commitment to nurturing dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels. After extensive remodeling, CBA’s facility houses three professional dance studios to accommodate its more than 350 students. Many of CBA’s dancers participate in elite dance competitions such as Youth America Grand Prix and New York City Dance Alliance, where they gain wider exposure to ballet company directors from around the world and frequently land scholarships to prestigious summer dance programs such as Ballet West in Utah and The Bolshoi Ballet in Russia.

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CRACKED

A contemporary twist on The Nutcracker

December 20, 2015 VENUE:

Spring 2016 VENUE:

TBA

SPRING CLASSICAL SHOW: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM May 20–22, 2016 VENUE:

Lincoln Hall, PSU

SPRING CONTEMPORARY SHOW: THE VILLAINS May 22, 2016 VENUE:

Lincoln Hall, PSU

MORE INFORMATION Prospective students (or their families) should contact Classical Ballet Academy for more information about any of its excellent programs.

Dance enthusiasts in the Portland area have likely come to know CBA through its impressive full-length productions, offered twice a year, and its annual charity dance event. In December, the studio stages the traditional Nutcracker and Cracked, which is a wry “contemporary” version of the holiday classic. Both productions feature original choreography, elaborate costumes and sets, and superb dancing, and are held in Portland State University’s beautiful Lincoln Hall. Though entirely student performed, the series offers spectacular artistry and entertainment and gives every other holiday show in town a run for its money.

In early spring, CBA puts on Dance Collaborations, an annual fundraising show that benefits different charity causes and features cutting-edge

TEL. 503.890.6101

Lincoln Hall, PSU

DANCE COLLABORATIONS

Director and founder Sarah Rigles summarizes Classical Ballet Academy’s unique qualities in this way: “I think it’s rare to find a ballet school that’s both compassionate and welcoming to all dancers but also intense, professional, and elite. The dancers at CBA work very, very hard, but we all support one another. I think the combination of high expectations and kindness is a big factor in CBA’s success.”

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Lincoln Hall, PSU

contemporary and modern choreography as well as classical repertoire.

In May, CBA stages ambitious full-length story ballets and exciting contemporary shows. Productions from past seasons include Swan Lake, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and Coppélia.

In May 2016, you won’t want to miss Classical Ballet Academy’s full-length productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Villains, both performed by CBA’s gifted pre-professional students. Join the growing number of dance aficionados who have discovered that CBA productions are never amateurish but instead offer breathtaking dance, exciting choreography, and a glimpse of the dancers who will command the professional stages of the future.

TICKETS $12–$25

CLASSICAL BALLET ACADEMY

Children’s Program—Creative Movement through Ballet 4 (ages 3–12): begins with an introduction to movement and dance; transitions to ballet foundations and training; includes performance opportunities.

Open Teen/Adult Program (ages 13 and up): ballet training for those who are interested in the joy of dance but are not pursuing a dance career; some performance opportunities.

Pre-professional Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, and Jazz Program (ages 9–22): training for serious, dance-careeroriented students; extensive performance and competition/audition opportunities.

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ORIGINAL. POIGNANT. HUMOROUS. INNOVATIVE. FEARLESS.

FALL SHOW: ORIGINAL PLAY

December 4 & 5, 2015

Maverick Main Stage

VENUE: Alberta Abbey

FOUNDED BY JENNIE BROWN, 2013

TIME: F 9:45am, 12:30pm & 7:00pm; Sat 7:00pm

WINTER SHOW: DINNER THEATER VARIETY SHOW March 18 & 19, 2016 VENUE: Alberta Abbey TIME: F 9:45am, 12:30pm & 7:00pm; Sat 7:00pm

SPRING SHOW: ORIGINAL PLAY June 3 & 4, 2016

VENUE: Alberta Abbey

“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, CHIEF JOSEPH/ OCKLEY GREEN SCHOOL

“My sons have flourished in the program, both onstage and off. They have truly enjoyed Maverick’s allencompassing performing arts offerings, including music, vocal, live-theater, video, and filming. Maverick offers an environment of support, open-mindedness, and acceptance that we have not been able to find anywhere else...” –MOLLY GRIER,

When it comes to Maverick Main Stage Productions (MMSP), what you can expect is the unexpected. This up-and-coming nonprofit performing arts company, housed in NE Portland’s historic Alberta Abbey, has a unique approach to their productions. Not only is every show original, but they are performed, inspired, and written around an all-youth cast. Script development begins only after the cast has been selected, a method that allows each child’s talents to be showcased. And that’s not the only unconventional feature of MMSP...

“Everything about this organization is youth driven,” states Jennie Brown, MMSP’s founder, teacher, artistic director, and playwright. “Our performers are a diverse group of everyday kids with extraordinary talents. Kids run the show, literally. Students are trained to run the lights, the sound, the music, and to assist with stage craft and scene changes. There are student stage managers.

Students even maintain the website.“ MMSP’s mission is to provide young people 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 to attend. There is nothing more powerful and positive for students than witnessing a fellow peer successfully perform onstage.

Scripts are topical, thought-provoking, humorous, and often driven by themes of social justice. “They aren’t your typical ‘kiddy’ productions,” says Brown. “We’re edgy and clever. We aspire to be the Pixar of live theater.”

PARENT, PENINSULA SCHOOL

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TICKETS $5–$15; DINNER THEATER $45–$100

MAVERICKDRAMA

TOP:Young Hollywood. Photo by Jolie Goodson. BOTTOM: Maverick actors. Photo by Jennifer Van Tassel.

TIME: F 9:45am, 12:30pm & 7:00pm; Sat 7:00pm

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INCLUSIVE. CHALLENGING. INSPIRING. COLLABORATIVE. FUN.

Metropolitan Youth Symphony FOUNDED BY LAJOS BALOGH, 1974

NOVEMBER CONCERT Tchaikovsky, 1812 Overture Elgar, Enigma Variations

November 15, 2015 Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 7:30pm

VENUE: TIME:

MARCH CONCERT

Moncayo, Huapango Chavez, Sinfonia India Copland, Appalachian Spring

March 13, 2016 Newmark Theatre 7:30pm

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JUNE CONCERT

Berlioz, Symphonie Fantastique Concerto Competition Winner

June 4, 2016 Newmark Theatre 7:30pm

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Metropolitan Youth Symphony (MYS) is a music education nonprofit serving more than 460 students in the Portland/Vancouver metro area.

We pride ourselves on providing a top-notch musical education, a strong community, and an inspiring environment for young musicians to grow.

Our students come from a diverse range of geographic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.

And, through MYS, they form tight-knit bonds of friendship, united by the camaraderie that comes from playing music together.

MYS welcomes students at all levels, from beginning to advanced, with 12 ensembles including orchestra, band, jazz, and chamber groups. Auditions are held in January, June, and August, and

are open to any student with at least one year of musical experience. Tuition assistance is available, because we believe that all students deserve access to a quality music education.

In addition to Saturday rehearsals, MYS students enjoy performance opportunities throughout the season at venues including the Newmark Theatre and Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Each season brings numerous exciting collaborations with professional musicians, while our innovative use of technology enables our students to work with amazing artists from around the country. MYS musicians also have the chance to participate in school outreach tours, bringing music performance to underserved schools in Oregon and southwest Washington.

TOP & BOTTOM: Photos by Sheepscot Creative.

We’re thrilled to celebrate our 42nd season under the leadership of Interim Music Director William White, who recently completed a four-year tenure as assistant conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra. Mr. White comes uniquely qualified to build on the creative programming and musical excellence established by outgoing Music Director Andres Lopera.

For details on upcoming auditions or to learn how you can support MYS, visit our website at www.playmys.org.

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TEL. 503.239.4566

TICKETS $10–$37

PLAY WITH MYS! Register at www.playmys.org. Audition in August for the 2015–16 season, in January to join for the winter/spring terms, and in June for the 2016–17 season.

“The Metropolitan Youth Symphony is on a tear…

Lopera is the ultra-cool, just barely older cousin who leaped into their midst with the promise of wild fun and maybe a little trouble. His direction of Tchaikovsky was full of intensity and passion from the opening measures, with driving tempos and muscular bowings creating an improbably rich, intense sound from such a young ensemble.” –JAMES MCQUILLEN, THE OREGONIAN, MARCH 2014

“Who says symphony orchestras can’t have fun?”

–DAVID STABLER, THE OREGONIAN, 2013

METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY

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MOXIE CONTEMPORARY BALLET

MOXIE CONTEMPORARY BALLET sees a kindred spirit in this steel sculpture. A symbol of balance and harmony, it evokes both self and other, both human and nature, both space and sound.

Friendship Circle Lee Kelly, 1990

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INSPIRE. EDUCATE. SUPPORT. CULTIVATE. INNOVATE.

MOXIE Contemporary Ballet FOUNDED BY MARSHALL & GINA CANDLAND, 2013

OCTOBER SKY

An innovative, collaborative, and daring repertoire that is sure to change the way people see ballet.

October 2015 VENUE:

Be Inspired. Be You! MOXIE is the only professional contemporary ballet school and company in the Pacific Northwest.

Gina Candland, visionary co-founder and artistic director, is the recipient of the Baryshnikov Award for Excellence in Dance Performance.

BOTTOM: Dancer Emily Schultz. Photo by Lindsay Hille. OPPOSITE: Photo by NashCO Photography.

Located in SW Portland, the company and school have built the largest professional dance space in Portland, spanning a spacious 9,000 square feet.

Their Summer 2015 Intensive brought over 150 dancers from around the world to train with an elite summer guest faculty including former dancer with Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet and Nederlands Dans Theater’s Drew Jacoby, Complexions Contemporary Ballet company dancer Doug Baum, and former Complexions company dancer Jourdan Epstein, renowned choreographer Emery LeCrone, and others, including Katherine Scherman, Marie Zvosec, and MOXIE company dancer Briley Neugebauer.

The mission of MOXIE Contemporary Ballet (MCB) is to bring classical athleticism fused with innovative and artistically fashion-forward repertoire to audiences around the world by supporting dancers and setting a new standard for healthy body types in ballet. As a pioneer, MCB is the place where dancers are inspired and educated, and where both performance and the visual arts are supported and cultivated.

MCB trains and seeks dancers of all shapes and sizes! In a positive environment, we teach our dancers how to work with their own bodies to become individually unique, technically proficient, athletic, and artistically daring performing artists.

MCB provides educational workshops on building a positive body image, injury prevention, health, and nutrition. Our dance community supports dancers of all shapes and sizes, helping them to find their purpose and potential as a dancer. MCB believes in portraying real bodies in ballet; dancers are never Photoshopped or made to look thinner.

The 2015–16 season, performed on the stages of Portland’5, will thrill and delight with an innovative, collaborative, and daring repertoire that is sure to change the way people see ballet. The season, which begins in October, comprises original works by Candland and emerging guest choreographers Jourdan Epstein and Emery LeCrone.

In December, the second annual production of Noel brings together dazzling feats of aerial strength coupled with MCB’s unique classical athleticism.

Choreographed by Candland, Noel will feature groundbreaking innovation in a melding of circus, ballet, and fashion. This enchanting evening tells the story of a young girl’s mischief, taking its audience on a mesmerizing flight of the imagination.

In February, MOXIE will look to the enormous talent in Portland as they draw together fellow artists and companies in a collaborative, Valentine’s Day-inspired performance event.

With celebration, MCB invites its audience to a sneak peek at the first act only of the world premiere of an entirely original production choreographed by Candland.

Set in the lushness of springtime, the production will give a creatively inspired nod to Portlanders. The premiere of the fulllength show will take place in spring of 2017.

MOXIE Contemporary Ballet is proud to be member of the artistic community of the Portland metro area, collaborating with local fairs and festivals to bring their unique style of contemporary ballet directly to community and residents through outdoor performances, such as the Rose Festival and Bite of Oregon on the waterfront.

Newmark Theatre

NOEL

Choreographed by Candland, Noel will feature groundbreaking innovation in a melding of circus, ballet, and fashion. This enchanting evening tells the story of a young girls mischief, taking its audience on a mesmerizing flight of the imagination.

December 2015 VENUE:

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MOXIE will look to the enormous talent in Portland as they draw together fellow artists and companies in a collaborative, Valentine’s Day-inspired performance event.

February 2016 VENUE:

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The Act I preview and world premiere of an entirely original contemporary ballet choreographed

by Artistic Director, Gina Candland.

Set in the lushness of spring, the production will give a creatively inspired nod to Portlanders.

May 2016 VENUE:

Newmark Theatre

“MOXIE is dancing for social change.” –WILLAMETTE WEEK

“MOXIE is teaching dancer’s to love and take care of their bodies and that is a worthy cause that deserves recognition.”

–CHRISTINE MATTHEWS

“Dancers are asked to be athletic, self-driven, and open-minded. You are given the tools to thrive and the rest is up to you!”

–AMANDA COLEMAN

WEB MOXIECONTEMPORARYBALLET.ORG

TEL. 503.624.1622

TICKETS $15–$47

MOXIE CONTEMPORARY BALLET

@MOXIEBALLET

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NORTHWEST CHILDREN’S THEATER

NORTHWEST CHILDREN’S THEATER’S season will be turned upside down by the hijinks of the White Rabbit and Mad Hatter.

Don’t be late for the tea party.

Four Umbrellas Michael Maiden, KPFF Civil Engineers, and Vala-Christensen Landscaping, 2010

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CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER. INNOVATIVE. DAZZLING. ADVENTUROUS. DELIGHTFUL.

NW Children’s Theater FOUNDED BY JUDY KAFOURY, CAROLYN NEWSOM & DIANE CARLSEN, 1993 Northwest Children’s Theater and School (NWCT) is excited to announce a season filled with music, magic, and one very misunderstood ogre.

Building on last season’s record-breaking success, the 2015–16 season of plays promises to delight families with stories of familiar friends, fantastical adventure, and the return of two of NWCT’s most popular original productions.

The Sun Serpent Long ago, when I was a boy, I survived the great end. The Sun Serpent is an ancient story told through an innovative mix of language, masks, and digital media. When the arrival of Cortes’ fleet shatters the world ruled by the Aztecs, two brothers must embark on a journey that explores myth, conflict, and the bond of brotherhood itself.

Elephant & Piggie’s “We are in a Play!”

Elephant and Piggie are in a play...that is so cool!

Perfect for first-time theatergoers, this upbeat musical explores the world of “bestus friends” Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig. Together, they tackle friendship’s big questions: What happens when two friends want to play with one toy? And will anyone say “banana”?

Shrek the Musical Let your freak flag fly! How is an ogre like an onion?

Do donkeys and dragons make good friends? Do you know the muffin man? Discover the answers to these questions and more as Shrek, Fiona, and company bumble, blunder, and belch their way from one twisted fairytale to another in this rowdy re-telling of the beloved animated film.

TOP: The Little Mermaid. BOTTOM: Mary Poppins. Photos by David Kinder. OPPOSITE: Photo by NashCO Photography.

Alice in Wonderland Everybody here is mad! Tumble down the rabbit hole as Alice’s adventures through Wonderland are transformed into a spectacular jazz odyssey! This original NWCT adaptation is filled with classic characters from the Mad Hatter to the Queen of Hearts and a beautiful original score inspired by jazz greats from Davis to Monk.

Snow White Who’s afraid of a poison apple? When a jealous queen’s rule is threatened by the “fairest of them all,” Snow White must set out to unite the seven spirits and liberate a kingdom. This fastpaced NWCT original reimagines the classic fairytale as an epic, anime-inspired adventure.

Brimming with action, humor, and bow-staff enhanced sibling rivalry this is an empowering fable for the whole family.

A Children’s Theater Company and a Children’s Theater School

TEL. 503.222.4480

TICKETS $17–$23

NORTHWESTCHILDRENSTHEATER

September 26–October 25, 2015 VENUE:

Northwest Children’s Theater

TIME: 10:00am & 1:00pm

THE SUN SERPENT October 3–24, 2015

Northwest Children’s Theater 7:00pm

VENUE: TIME:

SHREK THE MUSICAL

December 5, 2015–January 3, 2016 Northwest Children’s Theater 12:00pm & 4:30pm

VENUE: TIME:

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

January 30–February 28, 2016 Northwest Children’s Theater 12:00pm & 4:00pm

VENUE: TIME:

SNOW WHITE

April 23–May 22, 2016 Northwest Children’s Theater 12:00pm, 4:00pm & 7:00pm

VENUE: TIME:

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

–NWCT PATRON

NWCT is home to one of the largest theater schools on the West Coast, offering year-round training and arts education for children ages 3–18. Work with Portland’s best theater artists to explore scene study, voice, movement, and dance. Take center stage in an NWCT playlab, complete with sets, costumes, and a part for every student. Young thespians looking for a challenge can audition into one of NWCT’s Second Stage advanced-training programs: Kid’s Company NW, Studio JR, Studio NW, Interns NW, and Summer Intensives!

WEB NWCT.ORG

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!”

“So happy that we have found you and the arts and your amazing group of performers! THANK YOU. [My daughter] still talks about Clarice, the cow jumping over the moon in Goodnight Moon; and asks me if Little Red is going to work on her car. We are thankful for you all!”

–NWCT PATRON

@NWCTWEETS

NWCHILDRENSTHEATER

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2016 ROSE FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Mark your calendar for FUN! Tickets and complete event information at

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MOVING. VIBRANT. AWE-INSPIRING. ENTHRALLING. PASSIONATE.

Northwest Dance Theatre FOUNDED BY JUNE TAYLOR-DIXON, 1988

A NUTCRACKER TEA December 12–20, 2015

The Performing Arts Center, PCC Sylvania TIME: 2:00pm & 7:00pm VENUE:

PETER AND THE WOLF AND OTHER WORKS April 16–17, 2016

The Performing Arts Center, PCC Sylvania TIME: 2:00pm & 7:00pm VENUE:

ABOUT THE ARTISTIC DIRECTORS

Northwest Dance Theatre (NWDT) is a youth ballet company dedicated to bringing preprofessional dance productions to the community and providing aspiring young dancers the opportunity to grow as artists and performers. Founded in 1988 by June Taylor-Dixon, NWDT has given hundreds of dancers, ages 12 to 19, the chance to take their art and talent to the public, while nurturing their performing qualities. Many have gone on

to lead successful professional dance and artrelated careers. Firmly grounded in classical technique, NWDT’s repertoire has grown over the years to comprise various classical ballets and innovative contemporary and modern works by both local and internationally acclaimed choreographers.

Committed to serving the community, NWDT strives to make dance accessible for all with affordable ticket prices. Additionally, NWDT brings the joy of dance to community members who have little to no access to the arts by providing educational outreach programs during the performance season at public libraries, schools, and retirement homes throughout the greater metropolitan area.

TOP & BOTTOM: Photos by James McGrew.

NWDT is thrilled to begin its 27th season under the artistic direction of Taylor-Dixon and Gretta Murray-Marchek with its family friendly adaptation of the holiday story ballet classic, A Nutcracker Tea, this December. In April, the company will perform its mixed bill program, Peter and the Wolf and Other Works, featuring the perfect balance of classical and contemporary works for all ages to enjoy. Join Northwest Dance Theatre this 2015–2016 season and experience the excitement and passion these talented young dancers bring to the stage.

WEB NWDT.ORG

TEL. 503.925.3898

TICKETS $10–$30

NORTHWEST DANCE THEATRE

June Taylor-Dixon and Gretta MurrayMarchek share a strong foundation in the Royal Academy of Dance method. Born in England, Taylor-Dixon danced professionally throughout Europe, ending her dance career with the Wiesbaden Stadtsopera Company.

Taylor-Dixon founded June Taylor’s School of Dance in 1984 and Northwest Dance Theatre in 1988. Gretta Murray-Marchek was born in New Zealand and has performed with Pacific Northwest Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Burklyn Ballet Theatre, and Louisville Ballet.

She joined NWDT’s artistic staff in 2003.

Both have set and choreographed numerous innovative works for NWDT. To learn more about NWDT’s performances, auditions, and master class workshops, please visit www.nwdt.org.

“There is something very special about a younger, amateur-aged group of dancers performing so close to a professional level.”

–NWDT PATRON

“It is soul-soothing and invigorating to be immersed in such beauty.”

–NWDT PATRON

@NWDANCETHEATRE

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OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE

When kids come to an OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE show, they’re eager to sit in this whimsical, welcoming giant throne in the lobby of Portland’5 just like OCT’s Artistic Director, Stan Foote.

Mago Hermano Alejandro Colunga, 2003

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FOUNDED BY SONDRA PEARLMAN, 1988 CAUTION: Adventure ahead! Oregon Children’s Theatre’s (OCT) 2015–16 season features five fantastic adventures that would be dangerous to miss!

Our audiences will be delighted by three world premiere shows seen on OCT’s stages for the very first time anywhere.

explores the destructive power of peer pressure; OCT’s teen improv troupe Impulse returns for an unscripted show based on your suggestions; and finally, Chrysalis, an original work for OCT, is a modern-day myth that explores transformations in the teen years.

With tales ranging from the friendships and frustrations of school to the farthest reaches of outer space, we’re sure that there is an adventure ahead for everyone.

With five great mainstage productions and three unique shows for teens from our Young Professionals Company, Oregon Children’s Theatre has something to offer every member of your family.

TOP: Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. BOTTOM: Ivy + Bean: The Musical. Photos by Owen Carey. OPPOSITE: Photo by NashCO Photography.

Our first adventure takes place somewhere we’ve all been before: the first grade. Junie B. Jones: The Musical follows the feisty 6-year-old as she finds out just how different this school year is going to be! Will Junie make it all the way to summer? Find out in this delightful musical!

It will be a season of adventure!

JUNIE B. JONES: THE MUSICAL

October 24–November 22, 2015 VENUE:

Newmark Theatre

GERONIMO STILTON: MOUSE IN SPACE

January 16–February 14, 2016 VENUE:

Newmark Theatre

BAD KITTY: ON STAGE

February 27–March 27, 2016 VENUE:

Winningstad Theatre

THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE

Geronimo Stilton: Mouse in Space begins with villains threatening the citizens of New Mouse City. Their only hope? Our reluctant hero, Geronimo Stilton! In this “enormouse” adventure, Geronimo is launched into space on a top-secret mission to save the day. Featuring Geronimo and his pals Thea, Trap, and Benjamin, this story will blast your family off to another world!

April 2–17, 2016 VENUE:

Winningstad Theatre

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH May 7–29, 2016 VENUE:

In Bad Kitty: On Stage, some surprises are too hard to handle. Kitty doesn’t want a smelly new dog, a drooling new baby, or Uncle Murray’s unusual brand of cat-sitting. Kitty just wants to have Kitty’s world back to normal. A world that revolves around the most important creature in Kitty’s life: KITTY.

Newmark Theatre

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMPANY 2015–16 SEASON All shows presented at the Young Professionals Studio Theatre.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane begins as Edward, a vain rabbit doll, is tossed overboard during a steamship cruise.

From there, Edward embarks on a perilous 20-year journey home. Along the way, his heart grows bigger as he discovers the importance of friendship.

THE WRESTLING SEASON November 5–15, 2015

IMPULSE! IMPROVISATIONAL TROUPE January 22–February 6, 2016

Which heroes are at the center of our fifth and final adventure? James and the Giant Peach, of course! One boy, two awful aunts, five larger-than-life insects, and a giant peach, to be exact! Enjoy the fun when the peach falls from the tree and sweeps them along on Roald Dahl’s marvelous adventure.

CHRYSALIS

April 14–24, 2016 Please visit www.octc.org for showtimes.

In addition, our Young Professionals Company has three great shows planned for the older kids in your family. The Wrestling Season

WEB OCTC.ORG

TEL. 503.228.9571

TICKETS $14–$32

OREGONCHILDRENSTHEATRE

@OCTPORTLAND

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BROAD-RANGING. BREATHTAKING. BRILLIANT. BRACING. BIG-HEARTED.

Oregon Symphony

KIDS CONCERTS

Designed especially for kids age 5–10!

FOUNDED AS THE PORTLAND SYMPHONY SOCIETY, 1896

BLAST OFF! November 15, 2015 TIME:

2:00pm

MUSICAL ZOO January 17, 2016 TIME:

2:00pm

DANCE PARTY April 17, 2016 TIME:

2:00pm

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY NATIONAL CIRCUS AND ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA September 9, 2015 TIME:

7:30pm

POKÉMON: SYMPHONIC EVOLUTIONS September 17, 2015 7:30pm

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (PG) October 30, 2015 TIME:

7:30pm

HOME ALONE (PG) December 19, 2015 TIME:

7:30pm

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (PG-13) February 12, 2016 TIME:

7:30pm

BACK TO THE FUTURE (PG) May 7, 2016 TIME:

Oregon Symphony’s award-winning education programs have connected thousands of students all across the Portland area with classical music over the years, but the Symphony’s commitment to serving young people and families doesn’t stop there. Their series of Kids Concerts are designed especially for listeners between the ages of 5 and 10. Held Sunday afternoons at the Schnitz, the shows are a kid-friendly hour in length. Each program features Pacific Youth Choir and Dance West performing alongside the Oregon Symphony, with actress Pam Mahon narrating. Best of all, Kids

7:30pm

All performances held at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

“This event was one that I personally will cherish for the rest of my life.”

Concert tickets start at just $10, making it an affordable treat for the whole family.

Students of all ages can take advantage of the Oregon Symphony’s student ticket program, which makes $10 tickets available for most Classical, Pops, and Special Concerts with a valid ID. Eligible concerts are listed at www.OrSymphony.org/ student. While they usually recommend children under the age of 7 stick with the Kids Concerts, the Oregon Symphony’s lineup features a few programs this season that are sure to appeal to families, starting with The National Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China (September 9), Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions (September 17), and the brand new Popcorn Package—four of your favorite movies, projected on the giant screen while the Oregon Symphony performs the soundtrack live!

This season’s films include The Nightmare Before Christmas (October 30), Home Alone (December 19), Star Trek Into Darkness (February 12), and Back to the Future (May 7). It’s the perfect way to introduce young people to the thrills of live orchestral music!

–STUDENT, ST. MARY’S HOME FOR BOYS

WEB ORSYMPHONY.ORG

TEL. 503.228.1353

TICKETS (KIDS CONCERTS) $10 & UP

OREGON SYMPHONY

TOP & BOTTOM: Photos courtesy of the Oregon Symphony.

TIME:

@OREGONSYMPHONY

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EDUTAINMENT. MUSICAL. INTERACTIVE. INSPIRING. FUN.

Penny’s Puppet Productions

GOURDINIA’S HARVEST FESTIVAL October 9, 2015

FOUNDED BY PENNY WALTER, 2002

SWEET TOOTH THE GHOST AND COSTUME PARTY! October 30, 2015

INTERGALACTIC SOUP November 11, 2015

THE SHARING CARROT November 27, 2015

THE GINGERBREAD MAN December 12, 2015

FAYE THE FAIRY’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY December 31, 2015

BASIL THE BOOKWORM TOP: Penny Walters and puppet. Photo courtesy of Penny’s Puppets. BOTTOM: Puppet Mobile. Photo by Penny Walter.

January 18, 2016 One-woman puppet extravaganza, Penny’s Puppet Productions, is set to open The Abbey Puppet Show this October at the beautiful Alberta Abbey in Portland’s Alberta Arts district. The run includes 11 dates from October 2015 through April 2016.

education, Penny brings to life colorful characters with an array of voices and puppets that offer valuable lessons as they entertain. Humor and songs woven into the storyline keep children enraptured and engaged.

Penny Walter, a professional puppeteer since 2002, is the woman behind the mask of Penny’s Puppet shows. While children are her target audience, her shows are wildly enjoyable for the entire family. Drawing upon her master’s degree in early

Not only do Penny’s performances at the Abbey offer the perfect pint-sized performing arts experience, but free coffee and tea for grownups along with hot chocolate and a pre- and post-show play time for the kids make it the perfect rainy winter day outing.

The $5.00 ticket price for the all ages show can’t be beat. Doors open at 10:00a.m. for free play that includes puppets and books. Puppets take the stage at 10:30, with the performance lasting about 45 minutes.

Visit www.PennyPuppets.com for additional information about the Abbey Puppet Shows, as well as the plethora of Penny’s other offerings including performances at libraries, schools, special events, birthdays, ,and oh so much more!

MYRNA THE MERMAID January 25, 2016

AND THEY ARE OFF (CHINESE NEW YEAR) February 15, 2016

WHERE IS LILLY THE CATAPILLY? March 26, 2016

SUPER HERO MACHINE April 8, 2016

All performances at Alberta Abbey Doors at 10:00am Show at 10:30am “An inventive, interactive, puppet musical.” –CLAIRE, YOUTH LIBRARIAN EUGENE, OR

WEB PENNYPUPPETS.COM

TEL. 503.282.9207

TICKETS $5

PENNYSPUPPETPRODUCTIONS

@PENNYPUPPETS

PENNYPUPPETPEEPS

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THE PORTLAND BALLET

Lincoln Hall’s classical revival architecture, complete with marble and columns, is a work of art. Co-artistic Directors, Nancy Davis and Anne Mueller, with the dancers of THE PORTLAND BALLET call this work of art home base for performing and collaborating with the PSU Symphony.

Lincoln Hall Morris H. Whitehouse, 1911

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INNOVATIVE. CLASSICAL. INSPIRING. CHALLENGING. COMMITTED.

The Portland Ballet THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

FOUNDED BY JIM LANE & NANCY DAVIS, 2001 The Portland Ballet (TPB) is well known for its annual Thanksgiving Weekend production.

Audiences appreciate TPB at Thanksgiving for its artistry, its professional experience at affordable prices, its early start to a busy season…and its Nutcracker alternative!

The Thanksgiving Weekend production, with original staging, costumes, sets, and live music by the PSU Orchestra, embodies a standard of excellence that’s at play every day in The Portland Ballet studios. TPB’s superb faculty, all with careerlong experience at leading ballet companies across the world, nurture young dancers in the Russian School. TPB dancers are trained with professional intent, and they thrive with the enrichment and expectation that brings.

This November, The Portland Ballet reprises John Clifford’s Firebird, with music by Stravinsky, and dances the world premiere of Anne Mueller’s Day by Day set to Mozart’s String Quartet No. 22 in B Flat Major.

With Portland State University Orchestra, Ken Selden Conducting

Among the qualities that distinguish TPB is its family feeling. Husband and wife co-founders Nancy Davis and Jim Lane trained at George Balanchine’s School of American Ballet and danced with leading American companies before joining John Clifford’s Los Angeles Ballet. Their daughter Lauren Lane, principal dancer with the St. Louis Ballet, trained at TPB. There are many family connections among the faculty and students, including parents and children, siblings and cousins.

The atmosphere in the studio is focused but nurturing—filled with the joy of achievement.

TPB faculty includes leading contemporary dance choreographers Gregg Bielemeier and Josie Moseley. Davis and Lane continually expose their students to master teachers such as Jacques d’Amboise, Evelyn Cisneros, Jorge Esquivel, Alonzo King, Alison Roper, Christopher Stowell, and Marianna Tcherkassky. The company’s repertoire includes classic and contemporary ballets by Ashton, Ballard, Bournonville, Caniparoli, Clifford, Dolin, Fokine, McIntyre, Moseley, Mueller, Perrot, Petipa, Spaight, and Tess. At its 2015 Spring Concert, TPB debuted the eighth ballet to be granted by the George Balanchine Trust, the iconic Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux.

TOP & BOTTOM: Photos by Blaine Truitt Covert. OPPOSITE: Photo by NashCO Photography.

Former Oregon Ballet Theatre principal dancer and 2012–13 Interim Artistic Director, Anne Mueller joined TPB as co-artistic director in August 2015. The immediate effect of her extensive performing, teaching, and management experience is the establishment of a pre-professional division and a year-round performance schedule.

Launching in fall 2015, TPB’s Career Track will train advanced dancers in a daily, intensive, and professionally-minded practice. Training will be honed through public performance throughout the metro area. Having completed TPB’s Career Track, dancers will be well-poised to join leading companies where TPB alumni have danced to the delight of audiences everywhere, such as Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Nevada Dance Theatre, Grand Rapids Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Houston Ballet, Alvin Ailey, St. Louis Ballet, Ballet West, Eugene Ballet, and many others.

WEB THEPORTLANDBALLET.ORG

TEL. 503.452.8448

TICKETS $5–$35

THE PORTLAND BALLET

DAY BY DAY Mozart/Mueller (World Premiere) FIREBIRD Stravinsky/Clifford

November 27–29, 2015 Lincoln Hall, PSU 1:00pm & 4:00pm

VENUE: TIME:

SPRING CONCERT MERCURY HALF-LIFE (excerpts) Queen/McIntyre VALSE-FANTAISIE Glinka/Balanchine TBA Gregg Bielemeier RAYMONDA PAS DE DIX Glazunov/Petipa

May 6 & 7, 2016 VENUE: TIME:

Lincoln Hall, PSU

7:00pm

STUDIO COMPANY DEBUT

PROGRAM TBA June 10–12, 2016

The Portland Ballet Studio Theater 7:30pm

VENUE: TIME:

“Fast-paced choreography, clearly and musically executed…a pleasure to watch.” –MARTHA ULLMAN WEST, THE OREGONIAN, NOVEMBER 2011

“The instruction is always first rate, and it is nice now to have a facility that matches the ballet education. I couldn’t be happier with the decision to move my daughter to TPB three years ago. It really feels like home for her.”

–SHARLA, TPB PARENT

@THEPDXBALLET

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INCLUSIVE. COLLABORATIVE. INNOVATIVE. VIBRANT. GLOBAL.

Portland Symphonic Girlchoir

Years Strong

SYMPHONIC SAFARI GOES HALLOWEEN

FOUNDED BY ROBERTA Q. JACKSON, 1989

With the Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra

October 25, 2015 Parkrose High School 4:00pm

VENUE: TIME:

JINGLE BEAR FAMILY CONCERT December 5, 2015

Zion Lutheran Church 3:00pm

VENUE: TIME:

HOLIDAY CONCERT December 19, 2015

Zion Lutheran Church 3:00pm

VENUE: TIME:

SPRING GALA CONCERT March 12, 2016 TIME:

MUSIC IN THE MAKING CONCERT

Dr. Janet Galvan, Ithaca College, conductor-in-residence

April 17, 2016

Winner of the 2015 Chorus America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, the Portland Symphonic Girlchoir continues to distinguish itself with its innovative programming, distinctive coconductor leadership, and exhilarating performances. Recognized as one of the finest children’s choral ensembles in North America, Girlchoir of-

Our challenging, eclectic programming of diverse repertoire and commitment to commissioning new works by distinguished composers sets us apart in the Portland music community and beyond. With this dedicated group of young artists, we are creating the choral community of the future while giving girls and young women a distinct voice in the community today.

Zion Lutheran Church TIME: 4:00pm VENUE:

SHOWCASE CONCERT May 14, 2016

VENUE: Zion Lutheran Church TIME:

fers an unparalleled program of choral music education. Under the unique leadership of Coconductors Roberta Jackson and Debra Burgess, young artists from over 110 schools in the Portland metro area and southwest Washington are inspired to strive for personal and artistic excellence in a collaborative setting.

2:00pm

“The Girlchoir is remarkable.

The Portland Symphonic Girlchoir is an important organization and it is a privilege to be associated with you.” –DR. DOREEN RAO, PHD,

Girlchoir’s mission of touring brings our music to a global audience and is a special part of the Girlchoir experience. Past tours have taken us to many destinations such as Carnegie Hall, Los Angeles, San Antonio, New Orleans, Hawaii, and internationally to Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, and to Portugal/Spain in July 2015.

“Girlchoir has been a part of my life for so long that it’s hard to imagine my life without it. Girlchoir has given me the skills I need to be a great musician and person and for that I am forever grateful.”

Over 2,500 young women, in collaboration with Co-conductors Jackson and Burgess, have come together as a community to create the distinct voice that is the Portland Symphonic Girlchoir. Girlchoir welcomes girls and young women, ages 5–18, who love to sing! Girlchoir… We sing. We laugh.

We love each other, and we make amazing music every week, every concert, every year, and all our lives!

CONDUCTOR, MASTER TEACHER, AUTHOR, EDITOR

–2013 ALUM

WEB GIRLCHOIR.COM

TEL. 503.226.6162

TICKETS $17–$22

PORTLAND SYMPHONIC GIRLCHOIR

TOP: Photo by Christine Hoyt. BOTTOM: Photos by Something Blue.

Zion Lutheran Church 2:00pm

VENUE:

@PSGIRLCHOIR

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FEARLESS. FEROCIOUS. NURTURING. CONTAGIOUS. INSPIRING.

Staged!

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DOGFIGHT

By Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

November 12–29, 2015 VENUE: CoHo Theater TIME: 7:30pm; Sun 2:00pm

WINTER GALA

Featuring Staged! alumni

December 28, 2015 VENUE: Artists Rep TIME: 7:00pm

M(E)OW WINTER BREAK

Musical (entirely) in one weekend, ages 12–19

January 1–3, 2016 VENUE: Artists Rep TIME: Check website

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL A collaboration with triangle productions!

WE GROW ARTISTS. Portland’s only teen-centric theater company, Staged! produces stellar contemporary musical theater and nurtures the talents of young people.

Known for innovative programming and strippeddown productions of rarely-seen work, Staged! is Portland’s top destination for youth seeking theater training.

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS INCLUDE: M(E)OW—Musical (Entirely) in One Week/ Weekend. These popular musical theater immersion workshops take place over winter break and during the summer. Past shows include Once on

this Island, Into the Woods, A Very Potter Musical, Spamalot, and Rent. All students ages 12-plus are welcome.

S! Conservatory. Admission to this pre-professional training program is by audition and interview only. Young people ages 15–19 seeking to pursue theater as a vocation meet weekly throughout the school year, becoming grounded in technique and equipped for success.

College Audition Prep and Master Classes with Broadway professionals. Guests artists in the past have included Shoshana Bean, Jason Robert Brown, Susannah Mars, and Marc Kudisch.

TOP: Photo by Russell J. Young. BOTTOM: Photo by David Kinder.

Participating in Mainstage Productions. Staged! student actors and musicians are seen alongside professional theater artists in our mainstage productions. Select students serve as apprentices to professional designers and directors, gaining realworld skills from experienced mentors.

(Please note: Dogfight and Heathers: The Musical are recommended for ages 13-plus due to mature themes.)

Housed at Artists Repertory Theatre, Staged! offers unparalleled experiences for young people. Come see why The Oregonian called Staged! “the theatre troupe to keep an eye on!”

WEB STAGEDPDX.ORG

TICKETS $15–$38

STAGED!

March 10–April 2, 2016 VENUE:

The Sanctuary

TIME: 7:30pm

S! CONSERVATORY SHOWCASE June 7, 2016

VENUE: Artists Rep

“I learned more in two weeks than I have learned in the past two years!”

–SUMMER STUDENT

“I am blown away by the quality of instruction and the nurturing and caring shown to my son by your teaching artists. I underestimated; I did not know high school kids could do what they just did.”

–PARENT

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PERFORMANCE ETIQUETTE

do’s don’ts FOR KIDS AND PARENTS ou know the arts are important for your child’s development. You’ve read all the studies about the oh-so-essential rightbrain/left-brain connection and how kids benefit from participation in and exposure to the arts. But you’re not sure where to start—or when to start.

Luckily, you live in the right city! Portland is bursting at the seams with family friendly options to get your kids jazzed about the arts! However, going to a live arts event is different from going to the movies, and there’s specific etiquette involved. While kids may initially balk at the idea of sitting still or being quiet, a little preparation and practice can work wonders to turn would-be wiggle-monsters into focused, precocious young patrons.

BY CHANDA HALL. go with friends!

Make it a literal “play date” and connect with your fellow parents on a new level. In addition to some sweet group discounts on tickets, shared arts experiences make for some interesting post-show discussions.

Oregon Children’s Theatre and Northwest Children’s Theater often include discussion questions in their playbills to help you interpret the play with your child. The “Big Three” (Oregon Ballet Theatre, Portland Opera, and Oregon Symphony) also have great thematic materials and curriculum online that you can read and listen to together.

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check the age requirements before you go. You can bring your infant along to most child-oriented performances, but certain venues are not babyfriendly. For example, Oregon Ballet Theatre does not admit anyone under the age of 3.

bring food into the theater. Besides the crumbs and seat-cushion-ruining spills, fellow theatergoers do not want to hear crinkly wrappers, plastic lids clicking open and shut, or mouths chewing. This holds true for all the major children’s theaters and theater venues in town. Closed water bottles are usually allowed.

Need a snack-friendly arts experience? Head to Shakespeare-in-the-Parks, which is free all summer long at parks throughout the city.

Picnics and snacks are encouraged! Visit www.portlandactors.com for more information.

worry if your child isn’t quite ready for a sit-down, hourlong arts experience. You’re the expert on your child’s wiggle quotient, and every kid is different. Portland is filled to the brim with cool arts experiences to be had, so know what your little one can handle.

If in doubt, call the theater box office and ask some questions about the show. Access to the arts for ALL kids is a big deal here in Portland. Northwest Children’s Theater has added some sensory-friendly/adaptive shows to their season, and all city-funded arts groups are required to offer sign-interpreted or audio-described shows if requested.

talk during the show. At shows specifically geared toward children, a little whispering and whuffling is expected, but talking out loud in the middle of a scene is a no-no.

arrive on time. If you’re driving downtown for a show, allow plenty of time to park and walk to the venue. (Parking garages are your best bet.) Ushers will often seat late for children’s theater, but you may not end up with your ticketed seats. Many nonkid-oriented theaters won’t do late seating, so know your theater’s late seating policy before you go. There’s a little late arrival viewing room at the Newmark Theatre (inside Portland’5 Centers for the Arts) where you can stand and watch the show until you can be seated, usually at intermission or during a scene break.

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underestimate your kid! Becoming a parent is a fabulous excuse to explore all that Portland has to offer, with a budding culturephile by your side. Go to the ballet (not just The Nutcracker), see the Jefferson Dancers, check out Portland Taiko, hear Pam Mahon narrate the heck out of a Young People’s Concert at the Symphony. You never know what will spark that ever-growing imagination!

use your phone in the theater. Ever.

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turn off your phone the minute you sit down. This goes for grown-up theater, too, but it’s easy to forget this essential step when you’re busy getting your kid situated. draw or write a note to a special performer, choreographer, or director if the play especially moved you.

You can drop it off or mail it to the theater afterward, and it’s thrilling for the artists to hear from kids.

take pictures or record videos in the theater. Legal issues, copyright violations, and being a distraction to actors and audience members aside, you want to model for your child how to enjoy something without your devices. Theater offers us the opportunity to be truly present, enjoying each moment of the experience as you experience it. Seize that!

laugh out loud! When something funny is happening onstage, it’s meant to tickle your funny bone. When an entire theater audience erupts in laughter, there’s nothing like it.

leave in the middle of a scene. While theaters specifically geared toward children are more used to their mercurial ways and sudden needs to go, you should at least try to wait until the end of a song (Applause break!) or the end of a scene (Scenery change!) to get up out of your seat; or better yet, wait for intermission.

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and, finally underestimate the power of a “using our best theater manners” incentive, especially in the form of an after-show cupcake. After all, you found the venue, secured the tickets, gifted your child with a unique cultural experience, and showed up wearing two matching shoes! You deserve a cupcake, too!

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RIGOROUS. INNOVATIVE. IMAGINATIVE. REAL. RESOURCEFUL.

Arbor School FOUNDED IN 1989

OPEN HOUSE

OCTOBER 25, 2015

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FAIR AT OMSI NOVEMBER 12, 2015

ARBOR PARENT TOURS NOVEMBER, DECEMBER & JANUARY APPLICATION DEADLINE

JANUARY 29, 2016

SCHOOL INFORMATION K–8

STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO:

8:1

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

Founded 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.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS:

Chess, Sports, Film/Video, Piano/Violin, Math Counts LANGUAGES TAUGHT:

Spanish, Mandarin

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.

“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

“Arbor’s is a culture of honesty and forthrightness, of integrity and meaningful effort, of devotion to quality, of people young and old able to be themselves. “

TEL. 503.638.6399

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.

–KIT HAWKINS

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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 gradelevel norms. Children remain 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.

EMAIL INFO@ARBORSCHOOL.ORG

ARBORSCHOOLOFARTSSCIENCES

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RANGE OF GRADES:

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PIONEERING. EMPOWERING. ENGAGED. FEARLESS. GLOBAL.

Northwest Academy OPEN HOUSES

FOUNDED IN 1996

Middle School

October 5, November 2 & December 7, 2015; January 4 & May 2, 2016 High School

September 28, October 26, November 16 & December 14, 2015 ADMISSIONS EXAM

January 9 & 24, 2016 APPLICATION DEADLINE

January 29, 2016 FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE

March 1, 2016

PERFORMANCE DATES INTO THE WOODS December 4–12, 2015 TIME: Th– Sat 7:00pm; Sun 2:00pm AN INDEPENDENT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS RIGOROUS ACADEMICS WITH A FULL ARTS CURRICULUM.

At 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 selfdirected, expressive, lifelong learners.

TOP & BOTTOM: Photos by Nathan Lucas.

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.

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.

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.

WEB NWACADEMY.ORG

TEL. 503.223.3367 x. 104

EMAIL LETTINGER@NWACADEMY.ORG

FUGUE May 6–14, 2016 TIME: Th– Sat 7:00pm; Sun 2:00pm

ARTS WEEK

Showcasing visual and performing arts from our students

May 16–20, 2016 CLUB CABARET

Annual auction and student show

February 27, 2016 SCHOOL INFORMATION RANGE OF GRADES:

6–12

STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO:

5:1

Independent, progressive, inquiry-based middle and high school program SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY:

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS:

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

LANGUAGES TAUGHT: Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese

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INTELLECTUAL. PHYSICAL. SOCIAL. ARTISTIC. SPIRITUAL.

Oregon Episcopal School OPEN HOUSES

FOUNDED IN 1869

Grades PK–5

October 14 6:00–8:00pm Grades 6–12

October 25 1:00–4:00pm APPLICATION DEADLINE

Grades PK–8

January 19, 2016 Grades 9–12

January 28, 2016

SCHOOL INFORMATION RANGE OF GRADES:

Pre-Kindergarten–12 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, Choir, 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.”

Oregon Episcopal School (OES) 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

–DAVID LOWELL, HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

“My son has gained such selfconfidence 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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TEL. 503.246.7771

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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 and 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 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.

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FOCUSED. COLLABORATIVE. CONNECTED. ENGAGED. ESSENTIAL.

Portland Public Schools The following are some highlights of over 200 performances and art exhibitions anticipated for the 2015–16 school year:

FOUNDED IN 1851

THEATER LOL, A MODERN COMPUTER FARCE

By Robert Frankel

October 2015 VENUE: Cleveland High School

THE LION KING March 2016

VENUE: da Vinci Middle School

GREASE: THE MUSICAL March 2016

VENUE: Roosevelt High School

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN May 2016 VENUE:

Wilson High School

ALL IN THE TIMING

May 7–9 & 14–16, 2016

TOP: Photo by Katharine Kimbell. INSET: Photo by Mark Downey.

Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers arts education in music, dance, theater, visual, and media arts. Within this, 175 arts specialists work across 78 schools and put on more than 200 public performances and art shows per year. In the scope of a kindergarten through 12th grade arts education, we offer multiple opportunities for artistic expression from beginner classes to pre-professional.

PPS embraces a three-pronged approach to arts education achieved through ongoing arts classes, arts integration, and artist residency with local organizations. These complimentary components are essential to developing the young minds of the 21st century.

Thanks to the City of Portland taxpayers, the Arts Education & Access Fund (Arts Tax) is helping to provide every PPS student regular engagement in arts classes. Taught by some of the city’s finest music, theater, dance, visual, and media arts teachers, these classes are giving our students enhanced opportunities to gain key skills such as critical and creative thinking, perseverance, focus, and collaboration.

Through arts integration, students develop an understanding of core academic subjects as the arts are woven throughout the curriculum. Arts integration within the classroom acts as a bridge for deeper connections. Particularly, it allows opportunities for students to see themselves in their schoolwork by fostering self-efficacy. Offering math, science, language arts, and social studies lessons through an arts-integrative lens allows students to see multiple answers for one problem and provides hands-on learning opportunities for students.

The Right Brain Initiative has been an essential partner in stewarding arts integrative teaching and learning in PPS. Lastly, our partnerships with local arts organizations enable us to bring the city’s arts and cultural riches to our students throughout the school year.

Currently many major organizations align their work to classroom learning so students can make broader connections to their community and the world around them.

VENUE: Lincoln High School

DANCE THE JEFFERSON DANCERS May 2016

VENUE: Newmark Theatre

ARTS ALIVE MAY 2016

VENUE: Franklin High School

SPRING DANCE RECITAL MAY 2016

VENUE: West Sylvan Middle School

MUSIC ALL CITY PPS BAND & CHOIR FESTIVALS APRIL 2015

ALL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR BAND & CHOIR PERFORMANCE APRIL 2015

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TEL. 503.916.3286

EMAIL INFO@PPSARTS.COM

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Handbook

Summer Camp Advice A rt

Ah, summer camp: a place to explore hobbies, make friends, and create memories— that is, if all goes well.

A real camp director offers tips, tricks, and cautionary tales.

How do I choose the right camp for my kid?

What are your kid’s interests? Pay attention, and foster those in the summer. For instance, if your child loves airplanes, choose a camp about building or flying airplanes, or branch out a bit into rockets. But also, have you noticed any situations that your kid really dislikes? Try to choose a camp that avoids those pitfalls. Several years ago, I sent my children to a camp that had a great classroom experience, but combined over 300 kids together for lunch. My children hated the lunchtime experience so much that they refused to go back to the classes! So, make sure the camp you’re considering is age appropriate and addresses the whole child.

Should I play into my kid’s preferences or try to expose them to something new and unknown?

Most of the time, I recommend going with their interests. If there’s something new you’d like them to try, then maybe discuss and negotiate.

Say something like, “I’m sending you to four weeks of camps about Legos, which you love! I also want you to try one week of writing, since I think it will be helpful for school.” Keep in mind that during the school year children must spend many hours in subjects that may not be of much interest to them. Summer is perfect for letting them really dig into what they love.

Is it better to coordinate with my kid’s friends, or to send my kid in without knowing anyone to make new friends?

Kids generally have a better time if they do go with a friend to camp. If that’s not possible, just know your kid will take a bit more time to adjust. Every summer we have hundreds of children come to camp without a buddy, and parents are sometimes surprised at the end of day one that they didn’t have a fabulous time. I let parents know they should expect it to take three or four days for their kid to make friends and get more comfortable. Some parents send children to a new camp and a new place every week—and, unless your child is over 10 or adjusts very quickly, this can feel overwhelming.

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Any advice for dealing with kids who have separation anxiety?

Let your kid carry a sweet note you wrote or a trinket from home in their pocket.

When kids visit ahead of time, they can learn what to expect and meet the camp director, who can lend extra comfort.

Many camps in the Portland area run one-week sessions. How can I help my kid adapt to a new environment and new personalities each week?

I consider it part of the camp’s responsibility to think about how they welcome kids in and make them feel comfortable. We do many things to help every child adjust.

We have one caregiver at lunch daily who sits with our four- and five-year-olds and walks them to their afternoon activity, so they don’t have to adjust to too many new people. Parents can put a sweet note in their child’s lunchbox with encouraging words like, “I hope you’re having a good day.” Getting your kid to camp on time and picking them up on time can go a long way toward helping your child fit in.

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ENTERTAINING. CREATIVE. ATHLETIC. HUMOROUS. UNIQUE. artistic directors jamey hampton + ashley roland

BodyVox

BODYVOX FALL/WINTER KID’S CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAYS

artistic directors jamey hampton + ashley roland

FOUNDED BY JAMEY HAMPTON & ASHLEY ROLAND, 1997

September 14–December 14, 2015 Little Jazzy Hip Hop (AGES 4 to 5) 3:30pm–4:30pm

Jazzy Hip Hop (AGES 5 to 6) 4:30pm–5:30pm

SATURDAYS September 19–December 19, 2015 Move Together (18 MO.–2½ YRS.) 9:00am–9:45am

My Rising Star (3–4 YRS.) 9:45am–10:30am

SUNDAYS

September 13–December 13, 2015 My Rising Star (AGES 3 to 4) 10:30am–11:15am

CAMP PROGRAMS BodyVox Kids Dance Camp (AGES 3 to 10) June 13–17, 2016

TOP & BOTTOM: Photos courtesy of BodyVox.

BodyVox youth classes provide a joyful way for children to explore movement through music, develop their physical skills, channel their energy, and stimulate their imagination in a fun and social class environment. Not only will students get the chance to discover their personal movement power and potential, they will also build confidence as they learn how to function in their first classroom experience on their own in a fun and safe environment where self expression and creativity are always encouraged.

BodyVox Kids Dance Camp (AGES 3 to 10) June 20–24, 2016 BodyVox Kids Dance Camp (AGES 3 to 6) August 8–12, 2016

Young students have the opportunity to develop their technique and expand their imagination as they move their body freely and explore the connections between dance, rhythm, music, and creativity. Classes include stories, songs, games, and concept-focused lessons to help strengthen each student’s body, stretch their imagination, and teach them how to interact and play with music, movement, and of course each other. Each class is led by a highly experienced member BodyVox’s outstanding roster of professional dancers and teaching artists to provide students with a diverse and well-rounded movement class experience.

WEB BODYVOX.COM

TEL. 503.229.0627

ABOUT BODYVOX Led by Emmy Award-winning choreographers Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland, BodyVox is known for its visual virtuosity, distinctive wit, and unique ability to combine dance, theater, and film into breathtaking productions rich in imagery, athleticism, and humor. Since its founding in 1997, BodyVox has toured to critical acclaim on stages around the world, developed eight award-winning films, 27 original shows, and three operas, featuring more than 200 original dances.

BODYVOX DANCE

“The teachers are amazing.

They explored so many types of movement and creative play...and even some hiphop. And the performance on the final day is a must for all the parents!”

–DALE JOHANNES

“Our daughter LOVED this camp—she had fun each day and really enjoyed her teachers and fellow campers. Performing at the end of the week was a thrill for her!” –JOHN BRANAM

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CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER. INNOVATIVE. DAZZLING. ADVENTUROUS. DELIGHTFUL.

NW Children’s Theater FOUNDED BY JUDY KAFOURY, CAROLYN NEWSOM & DIANE CARLSEN, 1993

ROCK STAR BOOT CAMP October 9, 2015

TIME: 9:00am–4:00pm

WIZARD SCHOOL HALLOWEEN

October 21, 22 & 23, 2015 TIME: 9:00am–4:00pm

SUPER HERO TRAINING CAMP November 11, 2015

TIME: 9:00am–4:00pm

SHREK’S FAIRYTALE KINGDOM December 28 –31, 2015 TIME: 9:00am–4:00pm

REBELS VS. EMPIRE TIME: 9:00am–4:00pm

NEVERLAND ADVENTURES

January 25, 2016 TIME: 9:00am–4:00pm

SPY ACADEMY

February 15, 2016 TIME: 9:00am–4:00pm

Northwest Children’s Theater’s (NWCT) offers year-round theater classes for kids ages 3½–14 of any skill level. From Skills Classes, where students develop specific performance techniques, to Playlabs, where students rehearse and perform a play, offerings include a wide of topics. There is something for everyone at NWCT! First Stage: NWCT’s First Stage classes are specially designed for your youngest thespians (ages 3 to 6). These classes use music, games, and crafts to promote a love of self-expression and the performing arts. First Stage classes explore the stories

SPRING BREAK CAMP March 21–25, 2016 TIME: 9:00am–4:00pm

WILD WEST

and world created by beloved children’s authors, from Mo Willems to Dr. Seuss.

Explore: In NWCT Explore classes, students dive head first into themed play, character creation, world building, games, crafts, and more! Whether they are wandering the halls of NWCT’s School for Wizards or training to become the next great international super-spy, students will immerse themselves in worlds on their own creation.

Skills: NWCT Skills classes are crafted to teach students specific performance skills, from analyzing a scene to preparing for an audition to performing on camera. With classes ranging from intro to advanced, Skills classes provide the foundation for further acting exploration and are a suggested prerequisite for Playlabs.

Playlabs: NWCT Playlabs are minute mini-productions in which students audition, rehearse, and perform a play. Featuring costumes, sets, songs, and choreography, Playlabs are the perfect way for students to transition out of Skills classes and into the spotlight. Everyone gets a part!

April 8, 2016

All camps are 9:00am–4:00pm at 1819 NW Everett Street, Portland.

Before and after care available.

All NWCT Classes feature a final demonstration or performance.

WEB NWCT.ORG

TEL. 503.222.4480

NORTHWESTCHILDRENSTHEATER

@NWCTWEETS

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VISIONARY. CREATIVE. BALANCED. COMPREHENSIVE. SUPPORTIVE.

NW Dance Project FOUNDED BY SARAH SLIPPER & SCOTT LEWIS, 2004

N W DANCE PROJECT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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YOUTH DANCE PROGRAMS FALL SESSION

September 14–December 13, 2015 WINTER SESSION

January 11–March 20, 2016 SPRING SESSION

March 28–June 12, 2016

5 DANCE DAYS

December 28, 2015 –January 1, 2016

Ages 16+

SUMMER DANCE CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASSES SESSION I

July 9–30, 2016 Ages 4 to 6

TOP: Youth Dance class participants. BOTTOM: Amanda Sun. Photo by Chris Peddecord.

NW Dance Project has a well-deserved reputation for cultivating and nurturing young dancers and was named Portland’s “Best Dance Studio.”

Their Youth Dance Program offers exceptional year-round classes and training for youth from age 4 to 18 where dancers 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 balanced dance training and education. Their programs provide a comprehensive approach to training that takes into consideration each individual dancer’s needs, abilities, and progression while valuing creative expression, imagination, engagement, and in-depth instruction for all in a supportive and encouraging environment.

vide suitable preparation for entry into leading companies, conservatories, and colleges today. Full program tuition is significantly reduced from individual class costs to enable, enrich, and complete 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 our annual Student Artist Showcase at Lincoln Performance Hall on June 12, 2016.

TEL. 503.421.7434

June 13–July 1, 2016 Ages 7 to 18

LAUNCH: 11

July 5–16, 2016 Ages 20+

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE July 18–August 12, 2016 Ages 14 to 22

SUMMER DANCE CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASSES Session II

August 6–27, 2016 Ages 4 to 6

“Such an incredible experience I will never forget! So thankful for this experience and all the people I met!”

NW Dance Project’s acclaimed Youth Professional Training Program is geared 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 our Youth Professional Training Program participate in an extensive schedule of classes, which increase in rigor to pro-

WEB NWDANCEPROJECT.ORG

SUMMER DANCE CAMP

– MADDIE PADILLA, SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE STUDENT

NORTHWEST DANCE PROJECT

@NWDANCEPROJECT

@NORTHWESTDANCEPROJECT

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Oregon Children’s Theatre FOUNDED BY SONDRA PEARLMAN, 1988

ACTING ACADEMY CLASSES FOR AGES 3–18 INCLUDE: BEGINNING–ADVANCED ACTING CELEBRATE SINGING Explore singing, movement, and games.

CREATIVE DRAMATICS Develop ensemble and performance skills and focus.

PAGE-TO-STAGE Perform scenes from a book series.

BEGINNING–ADVANCED SHAKESPEARE

DANCE FOR STAGE IMPROV TROUPE! ON CAMERA ACTION All classes end with a final presentation for friends and family to attend!

Classes are offered year-round; after school on weekdays during the school year; half days and full days during the summer.

Oregon Children’s Theatre (OCT) believes theater skills are life skills! While working under the guidance of Portland’s most respected acting instructors, students receive solid theater training, as well as boost their creativity, self-confidence, and collaboration skills. We offer a supportive environment where it’s easy for students to have fun and find their own unique voices.

OCT offers acting classes for children ages 3 to 18, and for all levels of acting experience. Our skillbased classes include acting, musical theater, improvisation, and on-camera training. Small class

sizes ensure that students have a safe and focused place to learn.

Our expanding teen programming features our Young Professionals Company for students considering a career in the theater. This year-round mentorship program provides first-hand experience in every aspect of theater production: professional performance, stage management, directing, college-prep training, and more!

OCT’s classes offer students the chance to be creative, gain confidence, make friends, and have fun! We’ve been introducing young people to the world of theater for nearly 30 years. Come find out what the buzz is all about!

Mission Statement: Oregon Children’s Theatre’s mission is to create exceptional theater experiences that transform lives.

Our professional stage productions, Acting Academy classes, and dynamic programs in schools and the community are all shaped by the belief that theater and storytelling can educate, empower, inspire, and entertain in remarkable ways. Our vision is that all children, families, and communities have opportunities to learn and grow through theater and the arts.

“The staff was friendly and welcoming and the teacher was excellent and enthusiastic. A great experience!”–OCT PARENT “The best part of class was coming out of my shell.

I just wish the class was longer, it was great!”

–OCT STUDENT

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TEL. 503.228.9571

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CREATIVE. PASSIONATE. SUPPORTIVE. DYNAMIC. INSPIRATIONAL.

Young Musicians & Artists

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FOUNDED BY ARTS EDUCATORS, 1965

2016 DATES AND FOCUS AREAS SESSION 1: June 19–July 1, 2016 Orchestra Band Choir Piano Guitar Jazz Intensive

SESSION 2: July 3–July 15, 2016 Theater Musical Theater Dance Digital Photography Creative Writing Visual Arts Songwriting

TOP & BOTTOM: Photos courtesy of David Kinder and Young Musicians & Artists.

It’s been a wonderful 50 years for Young Musicians & Artists (YMA), Oregon’s premier performing and visual arts summer program. Today, YMA gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a range of artistic pursuits during each two-week session. The program is held on the campus of Willamette University in Salem. Students get an early taste of collegiate life as they live in the dorms, eat in the dining hall, perform on the university’s stages, and play on the quad.

YMA students in grades 4 through 12 choose a creative area to focus on for the session—everything from instrumental music, choir, and visual arts to dance, theater, and creative writing. They work

closely with YMA faculty of professional artists and educators from around the country, all of whom are passionate about instilling a love of the arts in young people and who provide a structured program in their focus areas. Counselors—a select group who have risen through the YMA ranks themselves—provide the sense of family and fun that keep so many YMAers returning year after year. Traditions such as the flag ceremony, milk carton boat race, student performances, meal song, end-of-session campfire, and the always highly anticipated counselor/faculty talent show help cement the program as a special place for YMA students.

The benefits of YMA are intrinsic as well as artistic. Students thrive with individual attention from faculty, and it’s also customary for older students to mentor younger ones and work together to create wonderful pieces. YMA stresses a supportive environment in which students are free to push their own boundaries; it is a safe place for artistic experimentation, which helps students build confidence within and outside the arts.

The strong sense of community at YMA, combined with its rich creative atmosphere, makes for a one-of-a-kind summer experience.

We hope you’ll take a closer look and join us next summer at Young Musicians & Artists.

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TEL. 503.880.3817

“When my kids leave YMA every summer, they walk taller. There’s a real sense of accomplishment, not just from their artistic endeavors, but also in terms of their independence, their self-confidence, and their connections within the YMA community.” –YMA PARENT “YMA is my favorite place on earth. I get to spend two weeks improving on the trumpet, surrounded by fun, creative people. The bonds that I’ve established with other YMAers over the years are special—these are friends for life.” –SESSION 1 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC STUDENT

“I was nervous about being away for two weeks, but the counselors made me feel so comfortable, and everyone was so nice. The classes were tons of fun, and the time flew by. I couldn’t believe it was already time to go home, and now I can’t wait for next year!”

–SESSION 2 THEATER STUDENT

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Camp Directory PERFORMING ARTS

Theater Camps YE AR-ROUND CL ASSES/ SUMMER CA MPS OFFERED

Black Swan Youth Theatre www.blackswanyouththeatre. wordpress.com

Broadway Rose Youth Theater www.broadwayrose.org

Cathedral Park Musical Theatre Workshops

www.cathedralparkmusic.com

Oregon Children’s Theatre Portland Actors (YOUTH) Conservatory www.actorsconservatory.com

All Star Dance Academy

www.pcs.org

www.allstardanceacademy.biz

Shaking the Tree

BodyVox Dance Center/ Kids Dance Camp

www.shaking-the-tree.com

Stages Performing Arts Youth Academy Theater in the Grove: Children After School Theatre (CAST)

www.ymainc.org

www.hart-theatre.org

PUPPET SHOWS/PROGRA MS

Journey Theater Arts Group

Dragon Theater Puppets

Northwest Children’s Theater www.nwcts.org

Northwest Youth Theatre www.nwyouththeatre.org

Oregon City Children’s Theatre www.occtheatre.org

Motion Magic

www.motionmagic.net

Northwest Dance Company

www.northwestdancecompany.com

Northwest Dance Theatre (Pre-professional company of June Taylor’s School of Dance)

Hillsboro Artist Regional Theatre: Young Actors’ Summer Theatre (YAST)

www.cu-portland.edu

www.MoxieDanceTheatre.com

Cami Curtis Performing Arts Center

Young Musicians & Artists

MADE for Kids (Concordia University) Musical Theatre Camp

Moxie Dance Theatre

Staged!

www.corbettchildrenstheater.com

www.lakewood-center.org

www.junetaylorschoolofdance.com

www.nwdanceproject.org

www.theatreinthegrove.org

Lakewood Center for the Arts/ Lakewood Theatre Camp

June Taylor’s School of Dance/ Northwest Dance Theatre

www.bremone.com

www.spotlightmusicaltheatre.com

www.stagesyouth.org

www.journeytheater.org

www.jeffersondancers.blogspot.com

Bremone

ComedySportz for Kids Corbett Children’s Theatre

www.bodyvox.com

Jefferson Dancers

Spotlight Musical Theatre Academy

www.stagedpdx.org

www.portlandcomedy.com

YE AR-ROUND CL ASSES/ SUMMER CA MPS OFFERED

Portland Center Stage (Stage Door/Teen Program)

Columbia Gorge School of Theatre www.cgst.com

Dance Camps

www.octc.org

www.dragontheater.com

Oregon Shadow Theatre

www.oregonshadowtheatre.com

Penny’s Puppet Productions www.PennyPuppets.com

Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre/ Tears of Joy Theatre Puppet Camp www.tojt.org

www.camicurtis.com

Center for Movement Arts www.cmadance.com

The Circus Project

www.thecircusproject.org

Classical Ballet Academy www.classicalballet.net

Columbia Dance

www.columbiadance.org

Dance with Joy Studios

www.dancewithjoystudios.com

DanceWorks

www.danceworkswa.com

Echo Theater Company/ Do Jump Summer Camp www.echotheaterpdx.org

Elite Dance Studio

www.elitedancestudio.org

Encore Performing Arts Center www.encorepacnw.com

Hollywood Dance Studio

www.hollywooddancepdx.com

The Independent Dance Project www.idppdx.com

Northwest Dance Project

www.nwdt.org

Pendulum Aerial Arts

www.pendulumaerialarts.org

Polaris Dance Theatre www.polarisdance.org

Oregon Ballet Theatre/School of Oregon Ballet Theatre www.obt.org/school

The Portland Ballet

www.theportlandballet.org

Portland Festival Ballet

www.portlandfestivalballet.org

Portland School of Music and Dance

www.portlandmusicanddance.com

Rose City Ballet School

www.rosecityballetschool.com

Rose City Rhythmic Gymnastics www.rosecityrhythmic.com

School of Portland Youth Ballet www.pybdance.com

Stites Performing Arts Center www.stitesdance.com

The Childrens Gym: Dance Camp

www.childrensgym.com

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Westside Dance and Gymnastics Academy

Metropolitan Youth Symphony

Yeates Academy of Irish Dance

Mindful Musicians

www.westsideacademy.com

www.yeatesacademy.com

Young Musicians & Artists www.ymainc.org

Music Camps YE AR-ROUND CL ASSES/ SUMMER CA MPS OFFERED

Artichoke Community Music www.artichokemusic.org

Cathedral Park Music

www.cathedralparkmusic.com

Chamber Music Northwest www.cmnw.org

The Childbloom Guitar Program www.childbloom.com

Ethos Music Center www.ethos.org

Hoffman Academy of Music www.hoffmanacademy.com

Lake Oswego Music Academy www.lomusicacademy.com

Marylhurst University Choir Camp

www.marylhurst.edu/choircamp

www.playmys.org

www.mindfulmusicians.com

Music Together of Portland (Family Music) www.musictogether-pdx.com

My Voice Music: Summer Rock Band Camps www.myvoicemusic.org

Northwest Band Camp www.nwbandcamps.com.

Oregon Music Academy

www.oregonmusicacademy.com

Oregon Repertory Singers (Youth Choir Education Program) www.orsingers.org

Oregon State University Chamber Music Workshop www.oregonstate.edu

Oregon Suzuki Institute Summer Program

www.oregonsuzukiinstitute.org

Park Place Music Academy www.parkplaceacademy.com

Portland Taiko

www.portlandtaiko.com

Rock-n-Roll Camp for Girls www.girlsrockcamp.org

Rock-n-Roll for Girls After-School Program www.girlsrockcamp.org

Rose City Music Academy

www.rosecitymusicacademy.com

Sound Roots School of Music/Music Camps

www.soundrootsmusic.com

Southwest Music School (Beaverton) www.swmusicschool.org

Suzuki Piano Portland

www.suzukipianoportland.com

Suzuki Portland

www.suzukiportland.com

Youth Music Project Summer Camps and Workshops www.youthmusicproject.org

University of Oregon Summer Music Camp www.uoregon.edu

Pfeifer MusicWerks Studio

Western Oregon University Mel Brown Jazz Workshop

Portland Boychoir

Young Musicians & Artists

www.musicwerksstudio.com www.portlandboychoir.org

www.wou.edu

www.ymainc.org

Portland School of Rock

www.schoolofrock.com/portland

Portland School of Music and Dance

www.portlandmusicanddance.com

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s an Artslandia kid, you probably enjoy seeing live music, dance, and theater. You may even be a performer yourself.

Or, you may be shyly inching your way toward the stage as you practice and take classes. In any case, it’s exciting to see other kids in Portland winning and succeeding in the arts because it means there’s a path for you, too! Meet six teens whose unique talent and hard work is taking them to the next level.

BY JANA GRIFFIN & MARTY HUGHLEY

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Kaltenthaler Dance, 17 years old

Sam Kaltenthaler of Tualatin acknowledges that he wouldn’t be where he is today—on the contemporary dance fast-track of the Alvin Ailey School/Fordham University BFA program in New York City—without selling magazines as a middle-school fundraiser.

It wasn’t the sales experience or the money that made a big difference; it was the chance discovery of Dance Magazine that helped fire his imagination and focus his polymorphous ambition. Captivated by Dance Magazine photos of Ailey’s troupe and others, young Kaltenthaler fell in love with contemporary dance theater, but it was hardly his first artistic involvement. His first fascination, at age 3, was a videotape of Michael Flatley’s Feet of Flames that he watched over and over, which led to seven years of Irish dance classes as well as learning to play Irish fiddle. Meanwhile, he started acting at Willowbrook Arts Camp, which he

attended every summer from ages 4–14. By 12, he’d started ballet training at June Taylor’s School of Dance, though he says his heart was already with contemporary styles.

During his years at Tualatin High, he danced in lead roles with Northwest Dance Theatre, went through the conservatory program at the Portland musical-theater company Staged!, and took a workshop with visiting White Bird Dance Series troupe BalletBoyz. For his last spring break, he went to a library and “checked out about three feet of books,” finding particular pleasure in the novels of Ruth Ozeki.

“He’s very hungry and excited to learn,” says theater choreographer Jessica Wallenfels, one of Kaltenthaler’s teachers at Staged!. “He’s on fire to connect movement and theater, to contextualize dance, taking it beyond lines of the body, making it come alive for people...”

He has a dream job in mind: a spot in German troupe Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch—but he doesn’t like to see himself as following a set career path. “I can figure out how to glean something from everything,” he says. “I always find ways to ask: How can this help me grow as an artist?”

“I know I want to dance, but I don’t know that that’s all that I want to do. My body’s only going to be young once, so I’ll be a dancer first. My fallback from dance is theater—I don’t really want to do anything but art...Everybody has multiple careers, but dancers are dancers, and then we assimilate into society.” –Marty Hughley

Byron Fulop

Laing Music, 18 years old

If you’ve seen violinist Byron Fulop Laing, he was probably doing one of three things: Giving a brilliant solo performance (with the Oregon Symphony, the Portland Metro Arts Orchestra, or Portland Youth Philharmonic); winning an award (the Metro Arts Inc. Young Artist Debut, the PYP Soloist Competition, the Jacques Gershkovich Award, the Tooze Special Projects Award, and the Trula Whelan Concerto Competition); or playing his violin on the street.

Street busking is Laing’s way of entertaining passersby while funding his own continuing music education, but he also passes along 10 percent of the money he makes to local organizations that serve the homeless and Portland’s art culture.

Each fall, he throws a concert to benefit local nonprofit organizations.

“Music [has] incredible power to change people’s lives,” he exclaims, and that’s certainly been true for this young violinist.

Laing, co-concertmaster of the Portland Youth Philharmonic and a member of Camerata and I Ragazzi, a Baroque chamber

Photo by Bill Bachhuber.

group, has traveled to Vienna, Warsaw, Krakow, and Prague with Metropolitan Youth Symphony. He’s also attended a summer education program at Meadowmount School of Music in New York.

“Music helps us find our inner self and gets us in touch with something greater than ourselves,” he observes. “It inspires and uplifts us...instills a sense of community and transcends all communication barriers.”

Sure, but how does Laing keep motivated when the going gets tough?

“First, I try not to lose sight of the big picture, my ultimate goal. There are many paths to my destination. If one opportunity doesn’t work out, others will come my way.

Second, I can learn something from every situation; the trick is to recognize what that is.

Third, I have to want my ultimate goal so badly that I don’t get distracted by failures. Perseverance and determination are key.”

Laing currently studies with Kathryn Gray in Portland and Paul Kantor in Houston.

–Jana Griffin

Photo by Mitchell Lenneville.

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Theater, 18 years old A few years ago when writer/director Matt Zrebski got ready to cast Ashlee Waldbauer in his musical thriller Ablaze, he sat down with her discuss the challenges involved. She wasn’t green as a performer, but this show—which Zrebski describes as a blend of Lord of the Flies, The Breakfast Club, and Lost—required her to play a girl who is raped and murdered.

“She knew she needed something with more psychological and emotional depth...and she told me, ‘You will not be disappointed,’” Zrebski recalls.

While mastering the show’s complex singing and choreography, Waldbauer also researched testimonials of rape victims for her character work.

Photo by Tiana Marie Photography.

“Ashlee possesses this incredible mix of ambition and humility,” Zrebski says. “She’s willing to fall on her face to learn, so she makes very bold choices...She has such confidence. And she absolutely could not be easier to collaborate with.”

Waldbauer grew up in a family of singers, performing little plays at Thanksgiving and other family gatherings. More recently, she’s performed with Oregon Children’s Theatre (OCT), Northwest Children’s Theater, Live on Stage,

Dance, 18 years old On a spring evening at the Northwest Dance Project’s (NWDP) Northeast Portland studio, Education and Outreach Coordinator Caitlin Warren is teaching a class in contemporary technique and focusing on the feel of it. “Instead of that step being placed, let’s make that a little more loose,” she says, and it isn’t hard to spot one young dancer in particular who strikes the right balance between precision and fluidity.

“This is luxurious—take your time in getting there,” Warren advises. “The key is to never stop moving.”

Elenore Reid is using that key to unlock her dream of a career in contemporary dance. “One thing we always look for is if a dancer moves when she doesn’t have to,” says NWDP Executive Director Scott Lewis. “And that’s Elenore; she’s always working through the movement in spare moments.” Those spare moments have come amid not just seven classes per week at NWDP, but college-prep academics and three more dance classes at St. Mary’s Academy in downtown Portland—all of which have led to a scholarship as a modern dance major at the University of Utah.

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and Staged!, plus shows at Vancouver’s Prairie High School, where she was vice president of the drama club. Her training includes OCT’s Young Professionals program and voice lessons from opera mezzo soprano Angela Niederloh. She’s also delved into choreography, for OCT’s production of Schoolhouse Rock Live!, and served as Zrebski’s directing apprentice on the Playwrights West production, The Sweatermakers.

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“She doesn’t see herself as just a performer, she sees herself as a theater artist, and I think that bodes well for her,” Zrebski says.

Now headed for Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, she looks forward to learning in a conservatory-style program, as well as football games and possible sorority life. “I want to be a well-rounded performer, but also a well-rounded person,” she says.

After that, she’s set her sights on Broadway—but more broadly, on making a living performing, choreographing, directing, or teaching. “I really don’t see myself in an office,” she says. “Theater— that’s the place I need to be.” –Marty Hughley

Sarah Slipper. “She has an incredible love of moving and love of working with others, and she’s so committed.”

Dance was part of Reid’s life early on, with ballet classes from ages 5 to 8, but “I was a pretty rambunctious child, and I didn’t like the structure of it,” she recalls. Her energy went instead into soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, until she began studying at NWDP about three years ago. Not long after that, she saw a piece by NWDP’s Princess Grace Award-winning company member Franco Nieto that “just made me know that’s what I have to do. It brought out something in me that I wanted to be able to create in other people. Now every time I see a show, it reinforces that desire.”

Reid says she knows she wants to join a dance company after college, but has no particular goal for which one or where. As a backup plan, she’ll study sports injury or some other body-oriented science, but she’s clearly more inspired by the body’s more artful aspects.

Photo by Brian McDonnell.

“There’s something very human about how we walk through the world and how we present ourselves to others,” she says. “The thing about moving is that it opens you up to the world.”

–Marty Hughley

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Theater, 18 years old Thom Hilton started acting classes around age 7 when his stepdad, who worked for the Outdoor Channel, gave him a few roles in pilot shows. “After a little bit,” says Hilton,”the teacher told my parents, ‘He’s the worst!

He doesn’t focus at all!

You should just put him in taekwondo.’”

Photo by Susan Shepperd.

Music, 19 years old “Maybe becoming a musician is just crazy!” admits bassoonist Blair Shepperd. “It’s hard to make money, and you see orchestras around the country struggling to make it. Going into that can be kinda scary.”

Already finishing up her first year at Juilliard, Shepperd has spent the last five years beating those “scary” odds. In 2011, she was principal double reed at the Young Musicians and Artists Camp at Willamette University.

In 2012, she attended the Interlochen Advanced Bassoon Institute and took the role of assistant principal bassoon for Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP). In 2013, she played principal bassoon for All-Northwest Orchestra and principal second bassoon for Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra of the United States.

She won the Monday Musicals Club Scholarship here in Portland, Oregon, and placed first in Oregon’s state solo competition!

Reflecting on her decision to become a professional musician, Shepperd explains, “I look at all

the experiences I’ve had because of music: concerts that left me amazed by how many emotions I experienced, falling in love with Tchaikovsky, playing for an engaged audience, performing with the Russian Youth Orchestra in St. Petersburg [Russia], and cheering each other on in spite of language barriers.

Music is one of the only things that can do that!”

Her advice for other aspiring musicians? “If you find something you enjoy, get involved with the organizations and events already happening around you—for example, PYP opened up a lot of doors for me. Getting involved motivates you to keep going and gives you cool experiences, and you get to meet other musicians your age. It’s important to know there are other young people who like classical music!”

Shepperd currently studies with Frank Morelli at Juilliard, where she’s a recipient of a Kovner Fellowship. Previously, she studied with Lyle Dockendorff and Evan Kuhlmann. –Jana Griffin

Several years later, when his friends encouraged him to audition for a middle-school play, a light came on: “This might be the perfect way to channel my energy.” By that point in his life, Hilton had Photo by Kelly Mooney. more to deal with than just an excess of boyish energy. His stepfather’s business collapsed; his parents declared bankruptcy, then divorced; he shuttled between various family members and was recognized by the state as a homeless teen.

“For all of high school, I’ve had this experience of managing myself financially, which not a lot of teens have. I’ve never taken a voice class. I’ve never taken a dance class,” Hilton says. “I’ve mostly learned by going to auditions and just picking up how you sing harmonies or how you do a movement combination.”

“He’s had a lot of chaos in his family life,” says Matt Zrebski, who’s directed Hilton and also mentored him in Portland Center Stage’s Promising Playwrights program. “A lot of people find theater as a home, and I think Thom had a sense of theater as a place where he could learn to focus. Also, he shows gratitude, and I think that’s so rare in our world. I’ve rarely seen an actor who’s so supportive of the others around him.”

Hilton credits Oregon Children’s Theatre with helping him adopt a professional approach. When he neglected to send a thank you email to Education Director Dani Baldwin, she denied him a spot in the company’s Young Professionals program and told him why.

“They’ve never coddled me,” Hilton explains. “They’ve treated me like they expect the world to treat me, and that’s been so helpful.”

He eventually became a YP, starring in Zombie in Love and columbinus. From Portland’s Lincoln High, he’s moving on to Elon University, a small liberal arts school in North Carolina. To date, he’s mostly done ensemble and character work in musicals, “because that’s mostly what there is for young people.” Next, he’s looking forward to delving into the history of Russian theater. And while he loves the idea of traveling the country doing regional theater, he wants to stay open to whatever comes his way. “Failure, for me, is not mastering the art of saying no, of winding up doing something I don’t love. But I think it’s super easy to find the love in stuff. That’s why I don’t worry about this as a career.” –Marty Hughley .

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They love to play games and point out what they see, especially art and history. Lucy (the Squirrel) is just nuts about maps, parks, and, well, nuts. Spark (the Pigeon) gets all aflutter over fountains and statues.

They’re best friends, and they want to be your friend too! Become a member of the Lucy & Spark Expedition Club and start a lifelong adventure of discovery.

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Post photos with them and your discoveries on www. artslandiakids.com to win prizes or get your photo in the next issue of Artslandia Kids!

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We’re Portland explorers!

Like Lewis & Clark!

But, We’ve never seen you before.

Lucy is a squirrel and Spark is a pigeon. They live in Portland, Oregon, where they love to explore! Like any bird and squirrel, they get excited about shiny objects, tall trees, and anything they can climb on. Don’t you?

How did you get to the top of this building? I climbed!

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Not YOU! I’m asking HER, the bronze lady with the pitchfork.

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Were you flown here by a flock of prehistoric pterodactyls?

Do you know the word "pterodactyl"? It means a sort of dinosaur-bird, and it sounds like TERRible, ROad, DAd, Cat, unTIL. the Loch Ness Monster is a dinosaur that people say they've seen swimming in a lake called Loch Ness in Scotland. Is it real?

Who knows? We do know that there's no such monster swimming in Portland's river, the Willamette.

Did you ride down the river on the back of the Loch Ness Monster?

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Miss, can you please tell us how you got here?

Look! Lucy and Spark found a plaque at Portlandia, the statue!

You’ll often see these beside sculptures.

This one has a poem.

She’s a statue!

Portlandia!

Isn’t that a show?

I was here first!

I was here long before any TV show.

I’m celebrating my 30th birthday this year.

Portlandia is HUGE!!

If standing, Portlandia would be about 50 feet tall.

She was placed on her perch on October 6, 1985, which makes her a Libra!

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Not anymore, bu I ca me here straight fromt th e river.

Fun! Let’s explore it.

Do you want to learn more about me? There is a museum in my honor in the Portland Building right behind me.

The Portland Building is downtown on 5th and Jefferson. It was built in 1980, and its architecture style, called “postmodern,” is very creative. In fact, the building’s architect Michael Graves won a contest to get his design built. You can ride TriMet there.

Look for green tile, coralcolored stripes, and Portlandia, of course!

Geez. The window is heavy.

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Cool pictures!

That’s m Raymon y sculptor, d Kaske y!

g down the That’s me comin ey had to Th . river in 1985 rge, because ba strap me on a than 6 tons.

I weigh more

WOW!That’s as much as an elephant!

Portlandia was built in sections near Washington, D.C., and sent in parts to Portland by ship. She was put back together like a jigsaw puzzle when she arrived in her new home.

GOOD EYE! I’m made of copper, like a penny. This is me coming up the street on my birthday.

They had to cut back the trees to make room. What a day!

Like a penny!

You look kinda shiny!

Guess who else is made of copper? The Statue of Liberty in New York City is the only copper statue bigger than Portlandia in the United States.

And that is Bud Clark. He was the mayor. Everyone made sure I got here safely. The whole city came out to welcome me.

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You’ve been here ever since?

Every day.

I’m not There a the only one, this cit re amazing s little explore y. Th rs! tatue interest eir stories are s all over ing. Go meet thalso very em!

and every night.

Indeed.

We will!

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when I sit down to review a show. During the electric minutes before a performance starts, audience members chatter with their friends, the house lights dim to a soft blue, and the overture starts. I read the room… and the program. This is the excitement that comes along with going to the theater, and this year, I got to harness that energy and channel it into reviews for Artslandia!

As the Junior Reviewer for Artslandia, I learned lessons about writing and theater that will last a lifetime. Plus, going to the Artslandia headquarters to “see my editor” made me feel like a fancy adult.

There were things I had to get used to, of course.

Part of being a child at a professional magazine is that communication and deadlines with the Artslandia staff suddenly became mixed in

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with schoolwork and late-night theater rehearsals. I learned it’s very important to double-check schedules!

show I saw for Artslandia, and I learned the ropes while the performers (dangling above the crowd) danced with them.

Something else that struck me was the vast array of experiences that Portland’s arts community has to offer.

Being a reviewer, I got to see lots of different shows.

Each performance brought something unique to the table, and I enjoyed seeing what a wide variety of wonderful opportunities the city has available.

Stumptown Stages’ Ruthless was a campy musical that left me clutching my stomach in laughter. When I wrote my review, including my musings about drag queens from reality TV, I learned that sometimes a dash of personal voice is a good thing—in fact, that review was the most fun of the bunch for me to write.

Take, for instance, Pendulum Aerial Arts’ Frida at the French American International School, a complex aerial piece about women in circus. It was the first

Oregon Children’s Theatre’s Young Professionals explored comedy and tragedy this season, performing both the hilarious improv team show Impulse and columbinus, a thought-provoking drama

that portrayed the horrors of a school shooting. The range that the same group of young actors could deliver was downright inspiring.

All of the shows I saw were different, yet seeing them all left me with one big impression of our city’s stages, where dance, comedy, music, beautiful costumes and set design, drama, and true art were all created right before my eyes. I was lucky enough to document Portland’s greatest hits this year, and I couldn’t have had a better time!

GRAcE ETTINGER is a freshman at Northwest Academy. She’s active in her school’s performing arts and literary communities. She’s loved getting to experience Portland’s art scene this year as Artslandia’s Junior Reviewer. Grace also enjoys improv comedy, music, and writing.

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Gilian’s a fan of all genres who loves to be transported to other worlds. She’s also been known to exercise her love of language by verbally sparring with her family members. Gilian contributes to The Pigeon Press, her school’s online newspaper, and is a member of Grant High School’s track and cross-country teams. In her free time, she enjoys running and knitting. As an Artslandia Junior Reviewer, Gilian’s excited for the opportunity to see more local shows and be swept away by their stories.

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WE WANT TO CELEBRATE OUR NEW MAGAZINE WITH YOU! ARTSLANDIA KIDS LAUNCH PARTY Sunday, October 4th 2pm–4pm The Historic Dance Pavilion at Oaks Park Open to the Public

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Sponsored by the oregon historical society

Oregon fun facts

By Grace Ettinger

You could be living in Boston, oregon! the Portland Penny reminds us how the name of our town was based on a coin flip between mr. Pettygrove, from Portland, maine, and mr. lovejoy, from Boston, massachusetts.

Pettygrove won. You can see the real Portland Penny in the lobby of the oregon Historical society.

mount Hood is 11,250 vertical feet tall. You can see Mount Hood on a clear day from many parts of the city.

Portland’s nickname,

Stumptown,

is from all the trees that were cut down due to the town’s rapid growth in the 1850s.

on the Oregon Trail, people came to oregon from independence, missouri, in covered wagons. these covered wagons had to hold an entire family’s possessions and were the size of a minivan! look for a real covered wagon in the oregon Historical society, and imagine what you would take and what you would leave behind.

oregon is the only United states flag that is double-sided, featuring the state animal, the beaver, on one side, and the state seal (not the animal) on the other.

this trip took about 5–6 months. now, you could travel the oregon trail in about four hours on a plane.

the International Rose Test Garden, started in 1917, has about 550 different types of roses.

Portlandia,

the downtown statue, is the second-largest hammered copper statue in the country. she’s the runner-up to the statue of liberty.

Forest Park

in the past three years, there have been approximately 4.5 million trips across the

Portland is home to the world’s smallest park,

Mill Ends park.

it has a diameter of 2 feet—the perfect size for, say, a leprechaun wedding!

Hawthorne bridge by bike. next time you bike across the bridge, look for the bike barometer, which has been counting the number of bikes crossing the bridge since 2012.

the Pittock Mansion was home to the well-to-do Pittock family in the early 1900s. look for the dumbwaiters, which are like little elevators used to bring food upstairs.

is one of the largest urban parks in the country. Go hug some trees in over 8 miles of forest. downtown Portland has lots of bridges. make sure to pick your favorite! ours is the steel Bridge, a vertical lift bridge that opened in 1912.

next time you go downtown, look for the

Benson Bubblers.

in 1912, simon Benson, a Portland philanthropist, bought water fountains for the city in an effort to have the loggers drink water instead of beer on their lunch breaks. Find the original 18 bubblers downtown by looking for a date in the bronze. the bubbler outside the oregon Historical society was made by high school students in the 1970s.

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CRAFT CORNER

Download the fox template (or his elephant and frog friends!) online.

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YOU WILL NEED: • Paintbrush • Scissors • Orange paint

1. Paint the toilet paper roll and two bottle caps orange.

The bottle caps might need a few coats! Let them dry.

• 1 toilet paper roll • Orange, white & black construction paper • 2 plastic bottle caps • Twine

6. Poke two holes in the toilet paper roll for the arms.

You can use a paper clip or a thumbtack. These should be on the sides of the body, about half-way down from the top.

7. Poke two more holes in the roll for the legs. These should be toward the front, at the bottom of the roll.

2. Print out the template from the Artslandia Kids website for the face and tail, and cut out the pieces.

3. Once you’ve cut out the different pieces, it’s time to assemble them. Glue the ears to the back of the face.

Then, glue the whiskers and nose to the front. Let the glue dry completely.

4. Draw the eyes with a black marker.

5. Poke a hole in the top of the two bottle caps. This part is tricky; ask an adult for help!

SHOW US YOUR CRAFT!

• Fishing line • 2 jumbo popsicle sticks • Glue • Black Marker

11. Thread a piece of twine through one of the leg holes.

Tie a knot on the end that’s inside the roll, just like you did for the arms.

12. Remember those bottle caps? Those are the feet!

Thread the loose end of the twine through the hole in the top of a bottle cap. Tie a knot on the other side of the bottle cap to make a foot at the end of the leg.

13. Repeat for the other leg.

6 inches

8. Cut four pieces of twine, each about six inches long.

14. Now it’s time to add the face! Glue the face to the top of the roll.

15. Next, glue the tail to the back of the toilet paper roll.

9. Thread one piece of twine through one of the arm holes.

Tie a knot on the end that’s on the inside of the roll to secure it. On the other end, tie a knot where you want the paw to be. This is where you can decide how long you want the arms! Trim the excess twine.

10. Repeat Step 9 for the other arm.

WWW.ARTALACARTENW.COM 16. If you want to turn this fox into a puppet, it’s easy!

Just glue two jumbo popsicle sticks into an “X.” Tie a piece of fishing line to the end of each stick, and tie the other ends to each arm and leg!

We want to see what you made! Send us a photo of your craft to kidscorner@artslandiakids.com. If you have an idea of a craft you’d like to see in the next issue of Artslandia Kids, send it our way!

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Three Portland puppeteers introduce us to their best puppet friends. BY A.L. ADAMS.

PUPETEER:

Andy, aka Red Yarn FAVORITE PUPPET:

Bob Rabbit

BOB RABBIT is the great-grandson of a character called “Br’er Rabbit” who is popular in folklore—which means stories people tell. Like his grandpappy, Bob is playful and mischievous. He likes to play peek-aboo. He also likes to do magic tricks and steal carrots.

PUPPETEER:

Penny of Penny’s Puppets FAVORITE PUPPET: Robin

Bob’s grandpappy Br’er was born in a briar patch, but Bob was born right here in Portland at a used-goods store called SCRAP. He’s made of old fabric

ROBIN is an 8-year-old girl. She likes to sing, dance, run, read, make new friends, and go to the beach. “Pretty much everything!” she exclaims.

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and shoulder pads from old clothes!

Maybe you could make a puppet from scraps, too!

SPODOBA is a teenage alien slug from an unknown planet where everyone loves to yodel!

The funny name means “it” in Croatian, but Spodoba was actually made in Germany.

Robin gets to perform in many musicals—which are shows with singing and dancing. She likes to tell stories with morals—which are good ideas about life. She likes to teach kids about friendship and empathy.

Robin has 10 identical “twins!”

That’s actually called being a “decuplet.” They’re all named Robin, and they trade off to star in different puppet shows.

Guess what? Bob’s got no teeth, so if you try to feed him, he won’t bite you!

Spodoba wants to be a villain (a bad guy) but is too kindhearted.

PUPPETEER:

Sarah of Puppetkabob FAVORITE PUPPET: Spodoba

Spodoba sometimes sings and dances for toddlers who are so young that they have to crawl up the steps of the theater, but no kid is too young to enjoy Spodoba’s mysterious moves.

Which puppet is your favorite? Robin, Spodoba, or Bob Rabbit?

You can watch videos of all three puppets and their handlers in action at artslandiakids.com. Find out more about these prolific Portland puppeteers: puppetkabob.com, pennypuppets.com, redyarnproductions.com

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SHARE YoUR bRAIN FooD WITH US! We would love to see what you’ve

come up with for this month’s Brain Food challenge. Send a photo of your creation to kidscorner@artslandiakids.com, and you could win a prize or be featured in the next issue!

neighborhood gem Public art (like an outdoor mural, sculpture, and even garden) is a good way for an artist to reflect the values and qualities of a place. What is important to you about your neighborhood or school? What should be spotlighted?

Imagine a public art piece to bestow on your community or school. Determine an exact location: a blank wall, an empty corner, an ugly lot. Design your mural, sculpture, garden, or other structure.

How should people interact with it? See if you can build a small model. Display your finished public art model with text describing your concept on your front porch or in a public community spot.

Do people react when they walk by?

Does your finished public art reflect your neighborhood or school as it is, or how you want it to be?

Meet the artist!

brain food.

Brain Food is an exploratory activity deck created by the Right brain Initiative, in partnership with the Regional Arts and culture council (RACC). The deck features 50 activities for kids 4 and up, and reflect the integrated and creative learning that Right Brain brings to classrooms in the Portland metro area.

100 percent of profits from Brain Food sales directly fund Right Brain’s school programming. We’ll be featuring one activity from Brain Food in every issue of Artslandia Kids!

Visit www.buyolympia.com to buy the complete deck

JENNY TIFFANY has had a lifelong love of wilderness and animals, which has always been reflected in her art. Inspired by midcentury design, vintage ephemera, nature, permaculture design, and music, Jenny works as a freelance illustrator and designer from her Portland, Oregon, home studio. In her spare time, Jenny plays guitar, gardens, hangs out with her chickens, and remodels her midcentury ranch home in Northeast Portland that she shares with her wife. artsl andiakids.com

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PRESENTED BY ELEPHANTS DELICATESSEN

No Bake Nutty Chocolate Chip Snack Bars

You don’t need an oven to make these chewy granola bars. They KIDS are easy enough for older kids COOK to make by themselves and a great family cooking project for younger kids. A perfect healthy snack for school and other adventures. This recipe makes about a dozen larger bars, although you can make even more mini-sized bars.

You can add more or less oatmeal to get a consistency that you like. The more oatmeal, the drier the mixture and the firmer the bars. Adding less oatmeal creates a stickier, chewier mixture. It’s up to you!

RECIPE BY CHEYENNE TERBRUEGGEN.

YOU WILL NEED • 2 cups quickcooking oats (Be sure to use old-fashioned instant oats, not steel cut oats.)

• 1 cup almonds (or another nut of your choice), sliced or chopped • ¾ cup chocolate chips

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1 cup creamy, unsalted almond or other nut butter • ½ cup honey • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract You can use this recipe as a springboard for all sorts of variations by using different nuts and nut butters or adding dried cranberries or other fruit.

• Salt to taste

Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment or wax paper, cut to size. You may have to overlap several pieces of paper. Plastic wrap will work in a pinch, too.

Combine ONLY HALF of the oats with the almonds, chocolate chips, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Whisk to combine.

Combine the nut butter, honey, and vanilla extract.

Whisk until well blended.

Don’t heat this mixture or the chocolate chips will melt when added. Just put a little muscle into it!

Thoroughly mix the wet and dry ingredients.

Now add the remaining oats until the mixture is as sticky or dry as you like.

Using a spoon, spread the mixture fairly evenly into the square baking dish. Be sure to get the mixture into the corners, too. Use your spoon to arrange the mixture fairly evenly in the pan.

Then use the bottom of a flat, round surface (like a jam jar or glass), covered with a small piece of parchment paper, to pack the mixture down as firmly and evenly as possible.

Cover the bars and refrigerate for at least one hour, ideally overnight.

Use a sharp knife to slice the bars. Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap or parchment or wax paper.

STORAGE Wrap bars in parchment paper and store them in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer (in freezer bags).

Frozen bars will thaw in time for lunch or snack at school, and they’re also great hiking snacks!

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5. The mayor of Portland when Portlandia arrived in the city

2. Portland’s nickname

8. The inventor of the Benson Bubbler water fountains

3. Andy aka Red Yarn’s favorite puppet

10. The object Portlandia is holding in her left hand

6. The material Portlandia is made of

12. The name of the green ogre in an upcoming Northwest Children’s Theater show

7. The name of this year’s Junior Reviewer 9. The month that Portlandia arrived in Portland in 1985 11. Portlandia’s sculptor

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We Believe We can inspire the next generation of conservation leaders. By supporting the Oregon Zoo, you invest in a better future for wildlife.

Give to the education campaign and make a promise to generations after us:

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Children and families hurt, and heal, together.

Parents are our partners in everything we do.

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