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contents OREGON SYMPHONY

14 FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

Teen Online Safety IRL..................................................................... 10

Editor’s Note................................................................................................. 4

In a world where everything is done virtually, it can be hard to make sure kids are exploring safely online. Read

Play Room....................................................................................................... 6

on for advice on how to protect your tweens and teens

We review the new EP from locally renowned kindie

online.

musician, Red Yarn; plus, advice on baby’s first crawls;

By Stephanie Gehring.

and how to volunteer with a nonprofit that’s increasing music education across Portland.

SPECIAL SECTION: THE ARTS

Family Supper..........................................................................................28 The burritos from the Smart Donkey food cart will kick

Make a Show.............................................................................................. 14

up your family mealtime.

Family-friendly, in-person performances are back! We

By Denise Castañon.

have the scoop on upcoming plays, concerts and more from our favorite local performing arts companies.

Time Out....................................................................................................... 30

By Sarah Vanbuskirk.

Hunt for Easter eggs, celebrate Passover, dance like no one’s watching at the Sellwood Community House

A New Venue for You......................................................................... 18

and watch cartoons in a Southeast cafe with breakfast

Beaverton residents rejoice! The Patricia Reser Center

sammies.

for the Arts — a 550-seat, state-of-the-art theater and gallery — just opened.

By Denise Castañon.

RESOURCES

Artist Profile: Latoya Lovely........................................................ 18

Summer Camps...............................................................................21-29

This mom and artist does it all: painting murals, dance projects — and connecting with kids as a paraeducator

School Open House ................................................................. 34-35

in Portland Public Schools.

By Denise Castañon.

PDX Parent Picks: Arts & Entertainment.......................20

* cover stories

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A Return to the Stage for the long days and short years

“We haven’t been in the city in a long time,” remarked my 7-year-

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old son, Cruz gesturing to the tall buildings as we headed to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for the Oregon Symphony’s Over the Rainbow Kids Concert. It was true. It had been more than two years since we’d been downtown to see a show. Conductor Norman Huynh was clearly elated to be back — practically jumping out of his bright-red hightops as he conducted Tchaikovsky. My kids sat rapt as Dance West performers dressed as Wizard of Oz characters skipped across the stage. I soaked in the ornate beauty of the concert hall and took a moment to enjoy being back at a real, live, in-person show. Sometimes it felt like we’d never get there.

The Arts — from concerts to public art to plays — are such an integral part of what makes Portland, Portland, even for its youngest residents. So it was a truly celebratory moment for me. And this month’s Arts Issue is also a celebration of our local performing arts community that has weathered the storm of COVID closures.

In addition to the Oregon Symphony, so many other familyfriendly performing arts companies have returned to in-person performances. Find a show your whole family can enjoy starting on page 14. We’ve also got the scoop on the shiny, new Reser Center for Performing Arts in Beaverton. The grand opening season is chock full of choices for families. Plus, we talked to mom, artist, dancer and educator Latoya Lovely about several of her projects. And we’ve got reader favorites in the Arts & Entertainment category of our PDX Parent Picks readers’ poll.

Musicians, muralists, actors young and old — there’s so much talent in Portland. I hope your family gets a chance to get out there and soak it up, too.

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Making music education

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accessible for all students. That’s the mission of Ethos Music

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Center, a North Portland-based music nonprofit. Their multipronged outreach focuses on not only providing individual and group instrument lessons — available through sliding scale fees — but also through targeted programs to reach lowincome, BIPOC and immigrant communities in the Portland area and Oregon at large. “We take our lead from the students themselves, the schools and ETHOS MUSIC CENTER

community advocates who tell us what their obstacles and barriers are and we work together to create solutions,” says Crystal de Alba, the executive director.

Two of the organization’s signature outreach programs are Music Corps, an after-school program at 150 schools for Portland students, and Pass the Mic, which offers culturally sensitive music education for immigrant youth. Both programs have helped more than 5,000 students. Last summer, Ethos Music partnered with David Douglas High School in Hazelwood to provide a music class. “Many of the students are taking mandatory ESL classes and are essentially precluded from traditional electives because the schools can’t afford the translation services, among other barriers,” says de Alba.

“The opportunity to gain a course credit not only helps with graduation, it also helps to begin to address some of the inequities students face in the school system through no fault of their own.”

There are several volunteer opportunities at Ethos Music, too, including for teens 16 and older. Needs include cleaning and repairing instruments — of which you can also donate — assisting with class programs and more. “As long as our students are safe and feel welcome, we are really open to whatever best accommodates their needs.” Visit ethos.org. — Tiffany Hill

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Ask Dr. Baynham Q: My 9-month-old baby doesn’t seem interested in crawling; she kind of scoots on her butt to get around. She’s pulling herself up and nearly standing on her own, but she’s not crawling. Is this normal?

A: Yes! And welcome to the world of babyproofing! How exactly babies get around at this age isn’t as important as the fact that they are getting around, or are getting very close to it. Whether it be getting herself into a sitting position and staying there on her own, crawling on all fours, army crawling, scooting or cruising, these all check the box for this milestone.

Babies will typically start rolling around 4 months, sitting up with support around 6 months, sitting independently or crawling around 9 months and walking around 12 months.

Some babies skip crawling all together and go straight to pulling to stand and cruising. All of this is normal and does not indicate any sort of developmental delay. The best way to help your baby develop motor skills is to offer plenty of tummy and floor time. This helps them build the muscle strength and sense of balance they need to get moving.

The time between 6 to 9 months is also a great time to start babyproofing. Common hazards include pet foods, window-cord blinds, sharp corners, cleaning supplies, low kitchen cabinets/drawers, toilets, stairs, etc. Lower hanging tablecloths are fun to pull down though babies are usually less successful than magicians at pulling this one off. Make

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Playlist: The Furry Underground We almost missed The Underground EP from Portland kindie icon, Red Yarn, aka Andy Furgeson. Told from the perspective of subterranean rats, moles and worms — animals a little less cuddly than Red’s usual critter companions — the seven-song EP delves into grunge, punk and dance sounds. But the tracks still ooze that Red Yarn charm: Aw Rats! is a head-bopping, Ramones-style anthem, Bunnies at the Club featuring Uncle Devin will no doubt have your littles shaking their tails and the uplifting Diggin Down might be best described as folk/ electronica. Find The Underground EP at redyarn.bandcamp.com/album/theunderground-ep. — D.C.

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really hard. My ex-partner intends to stay in our child’s life, but it’s still a huge change. How can I support my kid who’s hurting? (I am, too.)

A: My heart hurts for you all. There is no escaping the pain that a family

split will cause for your daughter. My biggest advice is to let her feel what she needs to feel. Let her be angry. Let her be moody. Let her ignore it if that’s where she’s at. Don’t try to wash it away with distractions or justifications or try to force processing if she really isn’t there yet. If there

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is a neutral adult she can talk to, one that isn’t particularly connected to you or your ex, see if they can hang out. Maybe she’ll want to talk about it, maybe she won’t, but she’ll have a break from the intense feelings that are surely hanging in the air. Please take care of yourself as well. She doesn’t need you to plaster on a fake smile or anything, but she needs to see that you can feel hurt, get help (whatever that looks like for you) and continue on. I probably don’t need to say this — but the personal processing her parents do should not include her. No kid should have adult feelings laid on them, especially about their other parent. This is tough, I hope you all are able to heal and move forward. Be kind to yourselves.

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Is it possible to balance your kids’ need for independence with their need for protection in online apps, chats, social media and games?

BY STEPHANIE GEHRING

If you’re the parent of a teen or tween, you probably thought your kids were spending a lot of time on screens before the pandemic. Now — oooof. Between virtual school, lockdowns, and parents either needing to buy themselves quiet to work from home, or needing to leave home to work and having no access to child care, you’re not alone if your screentime limits have gone the way of the dodo.

THE NATURE OF THE DANGER The evidence is clear when it comes to social media and health: From body image on down, Facebook’s own recently published internal research shows negative effects on teens. And there are the passive downsides of all screen time: Every minute you spend looking at a screen is not a minute you spend engaging with the natural world or interacting face to face with other humans. Most parents know that the cost of losing those other activities can range from poor social skills to obesity to serious mental illness.

Ryan Toohil is the chief technology officer of Aura, a digital security company that recently bought the Portland-based parental control and

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filtering app Circle. He points out another danger for kids online: identity theft. “A 2020 report by Javelin Strategy & Research shows social media users are 30% more likely to be hit by identity theft, with Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram users the most likely,” says Toohil. “And, because children lack the knowledge and are not as cautious about the websites they are visiting, they are 51 times more likely to face identity theft and data breaches compared to an adult.”

Nick Ladd, D.O., a child and adolescent psychiatrist, says that many of his patients are recovering from some form of sexual abuse, predominantly from people in positions of authority who are in already in the child’s life — not necessarily a stranger online. However, Ladd does see patients who want to change schools because they had a normal middle school relationship, and like normal middle school relationships, it went sour after a few months; but the breakup is complicated by previously sent nude photos. Middle-school revenge porn is now, terrifyingly, a thing.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Treat the Internet the way you’d treat the physical world.

“Approach going online through a browser, app or a massive multiplayer online game as though your child is leaving the house,” Ladd advises. “What do you want to check on and educate your child about before they go out?

When do you want to be with your child when they are out of the house?”

“Make sure that you approve any app before a child downloads it and that you know the password if it is password protected,” he adds. Exploring a game or an app together can be a bonding opportunity if you discuss it openly.

Ali Garfinkel, a mother of three in Portland, decided to let her oldest use TikTok early on, after exploring it together. “But it was before we really knew the depths of it,” she says. As far as she can tell, her daughter’s

use remains relatively safe, but her experience points out a sticky point for parents: If you are not a tech professional, it can be hard to look at an app or game and decide whether it is likely to remain safe as it develops. Common Sense Media lets parents vote on whether video games, movies, and apps are appropriate for a given age. “This is a great resource,” Ladd says, “because you can read multiple perspectives and get a sense for which reviews are written by people whose values align with yours.”

“APPROACH GOING ONLINE THROUGH A BROWSER, APP OR A MASSIVE MULTIPLAYER ONLINE GAME AS THOUGH YOUR CHILD IS LEAVING THE HOUSE.” — NICK LADD, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST Teach your kids to respect their boundaries and make them aware of their resources.

To help your kids develop cyber street-smarts around online crime, check out the helpful articles on Circle (meetcircle.com). Many boundary-setting skills, though, are just as useful online as in physical settings. Give examples of the kinds of questions online predators (or middle school dating partners) might ask, and the kinds of threats they might use to get kids to comply. “Check in with your children about what happened when they went online just like you would check in about their day at school,” says Ladd.

Teach your kids to be good bystanders, online and in person. “Teach this as a part of being kind and brave,” says Ladd. “Teach about the

roots of bullying. For kids taking on too much, remind them that learning when to turn to an adult or professional for help is sometimes the most helpful thing.” He adds that it’s also worth providing resources like the national suicide hotline (1-800-273-TALK) and the text suicide hotline (741-741).

Set limits around digital time, and model off-screen time.

Parental control apps like Circle have tools for helping limit screen time and you can even schedule the house’s Internet to be down at certain times. Then there’s the hardest one: modeling healthy behaviors. “If they see you always on a computer or cell phone, they are going to listen to your actions and not your words,” says Ladd. If modeling healthy screen habits is hard for you, there is good news here, too: Seeing you struggle to do a healthy thing is massively helpful for your kids. No good habit is too small to be worth cultivating; the hardest step is always the first one.

Listen to your kids.

What if you find yourself in pitched battles with your teens and tweens over online boundaries? Ladd has two pieces of advice. First is to work toward adult independence. “Try to figure out where your child is and where you want them to be as a healthy adult. Sit down with your child and talk about creating a path towards more developmentally appropriate independence based upon how successful they are with current independence.”

Secondly, make sure you are listening to your kids. “Kids, like all humans, will not listen to someone if they do not feel heard by that person,” he says.

All of this is hard, for parents and for kids.

And the pandemic has made it harder. When things fall apart, rebuild with compassion, beginning with compassion toward yourself.

When she is not writing, Stephanie Gehring spends her time assisting her 2-year-old and answering her 5-year-old’s sweeping questions. You can see more of her work at stephaniegehring.com. pdxparent.com

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This spring, celebrate a return to in-person performances for many local, family-friendly performing arts companies. From dance to live theater, your family is sure to find an engaging and fun show.

BY SARAH VANBUSKIRK

Over the past two years, live performances were pretty much shuttered. As every family is very well aware, living in a global pandemic meant a long list of things that had to be canceled, postponed or modified.

The performing arts world and those who work in the arts and entertainment fields were especially hard hit by the wakes of every COVID-19 surge.

But, as the winter rise in coronavirus cases rose and then receded, Portland’s robust, nimble local performing-arts companies boldly worked on their spring shows, in hopes of being able to welcome back audiences. Thankfully, our community is opening up, and we can enjoy and celebrate in-person events once again.

This is great news for family enthusiasts of live performing arts. This spring brings a full bounty of exciting, family-friendly dance, theater and music to local stages.

Join in and support local performing arts companies by taking your kids to one — or more — of these fun, upcoming shows.

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Getting back to in-person concerts has been a dream for many kids and families. Here are some great upcoming options for seeing live music.

Portland Youth Philharmonic

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Everyone in the orchestra is very excited about PYP's dynamic spring program, says Portland Youth Philharmonic Musical Director, David Hattner. “The appreciation of our musicians of what PYP does has grown during the year we were unable to meet in person,” he says.

To kick off their family series, the Portland Youth Philharmonic performed Russian Winter: Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, on March 5 at the Schnitzer. This concert included a special performance by award-winning youth pianist, 17-year-old Michael Gu. “We are all looking forward as well to the Symphony #1 by Polina Nazaykinskaya we will perform in May,” says Hattner. And the String Ensemble Family Concert, held on May 7, at Rise Church, in Tigard is geared toward children ages 2 to 8. Families are encouraged to bring cushions to make floor seating for the “Cushion Concert” more comfortable.

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Oregon Symphony “Oregon Symphony’s extraordinary array of concerts this season are designed to appeal to all members of our community with programming that celebrates and explores music across genres and cultures,” says Scott Showalter, Oregon Symphony president and CEO. The company is putting on a dynamic and varied range of family-friendly concerts this spring — so there is definitely something in the series to delight every person in your family.

Watch and listen as a beloved ’80s movie gets a full symphony accompaniment at The Princess Bride in Concert on April 2 and April 3 (pictured above). The hilarious, sweet, adventure-filled classic feature film The Princess Bride is shown on the big screen with Oregon Symphony performing the score. The Under the Sea Kids Concert is on April 10. This concert is a musical excursion into the watery depths and includes iconic favorite music from such classics as The Little Mermaid and Pirates of the Caribbean. Suitable for ages 5 and up.

An African American Requiem, on May 7, is a world premiere concert from Portland composer Damien Geter. The show is a musical response to violence against African Americans in the United States; thoughtprovoking and bold, the concert can also help further conversations about racial justice with your older children. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert offers another unique family movie and concert-going experience. Concert dates are May 28-29. Finally, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony will be held June 11-13. Your family will enjoy listening to one of the most popular and powerful masterworks in the classical canon, says Showalter.

“It has been wonderful to reunite with Portland and Salem audiences and share with one another the joy of live music,” he adds. Visit orsymphony.org for information and tickets.

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Take your child to experience the wonder of bodies in movement at one (or more) of these local spring dance performances.

Oregon Ballet Theatre This month, Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) will perform Dreamland at the Newmark Theatre, April 8-10. This show explores the fanciful world of dreams. It is set to Owen Belton’s ethereal, David Lynch-esque score. The eerie music is evocative of the supernatural, cinematic quality of the performance. This show is best suited for teens on up.

The Americans — Take Two runs June 3-11, also at the Newmark Theatre. This performance is the follow-up to the first installment of The Americans series (pictured above), which showcases the vibrant, inspiring work of influential American dance choreographers. The program also features an OBT first-time commission from rising star Michelle Manzanales. This performance is recommended for kids aged 8 and above. Find out more at obt.org.

Echo Theater Portland’s Echo Theater (pictured below), which blends storytelling, aerial dance, and acrobatics, is putting on two shows this spring, under the direction of key staff, Wendy Cohen, Aaron Wheeler-Kay and Flo Buddenbaum. “Created by youth, both shows explore the nature of wonder, the thrill of science, and the importance of imagination,” says Interim Executive Director Shari Getz.

First is The Museum of Natural History, which runs from April 30-May 1. The show is performed by the company’s 10- to 15-year-old students. The performance is set in a secret museum run by goblins and explores the nature of wonder. “This show features insects, chemistry, outer space and more in a blend of fantasy and science that will delight viewers of all ages,” says Getz.

The second production is Delia Clementine’s Guide to Getting Lost, which runs from May 20-22 and features a cast of 14- to 17-year-old performers. This show tells the story of a young girl who sets out on a quest to have an adventure in the forest near her small town — and she more than finds it.

“We’re excited to begin welcoming our community to in-person presentations this spring,” says Getz. Find out more at echotheaterpdx.org.

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If you are hoping to take your children to see live plays, there are lots of wonderful shows to choose from. Additionally, some companies offer live streaming options if in-person events are not right for your family.

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Oregon Children’s Theatre Oregon’s Children’s Theatre's (OCT) teen company, Young Professionals (pictured above), will put on Shakespeare’s classic, engaging show Twelfth Night. It’s a comedy of mistaken identity and complicated love triangles. It runs from April 29 to May 15.

On OCT’s main stage, the company will perform Last Stop on Market Street at the Newmark Theatre from May 1-29. Based on the popular children’s book, this vibrant, rap-infused musical takes you on a ride with CJ and his Nana through their neighborhood on their local No. 5 bus.

“The biggest change we’re making for the pandemic is that we’re planning to offer live streaming and video on demand for as many of our productions as we can,” says Courtney Powell, marketing and communications director at OCT. The company also has been offering some other special features with some events, such as having sensory-friendly shows, extension workshops and Spanish-language performances. Find out more at octc.org.

Northwest Children’s Theater As part of the 7th Vanport Mosaic Festival, Northwest Children’s Theater (NWCT), in collaboration with World Stage Theatre, is debuting Vanport the Musical (pictured left).

Shalanda Sims, the founder of World Stage Theatre and creator of this groundbreaking production, will co-direct with NWCT’s Artistic Director Sarah Jane Hardy. This play, which runs from May 20 to June 5, marks the happy return of performances to NWCT’s main stage.

“This show tells the story of Black people living and working in Vanport, but also the diversity of the community,” says Sims. “What excites me is this is a story that hasn’t been shared this broadly before. Finding these pieces of history, making them come alive, and educating families and communities about

something that people had no idea existed here in our hometown is exciting.”

And your family can dive even deeper into Vanport’s history at the Vanport Mosaic Festival (May 20 to June 7), which boasts presentations, exhibits, screenings, and tours about the dynamic history of Vanport and its legacy. Find out more at nwcts.org.

Sarah Vanbuskirk is a writer and editor living in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in creating family, lifestyle, relationship, health and wellness content, and is the mother of five children. pdxparent.com

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Westside fans of the arts, we’ve got exciting news for you: The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton is officially open. The brand-new facility, which is called The Reser for short, is a multi-disciplinary venue for shows, performances and education. In addition to the 550-seat, state-of-the-art theater, the building also holds an art gallery, and rehearsal, workshop, meeting and event spaces. Additionally, the location in downtown Beaverton is just steps from the Beaverton Central MAX light rail station and adjacent to restaurants, shops, hotels and public parking. “We’re focused on presenting award-winning artists and attractions, and bringing the world to our stage.

Here you’ll be able to stumble on to something culturally significant and suddenly you’re just blown away,” says Chris Ayzoukian, executive director of The Reser. “We’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels welcome and represented on and off stage.”

The Reser’s grand opening season does just that. Here are a few of the upcoming shows your whole family can enjoy. On April 1-3 White Bird dance company presents Versa-Syle Dance Company’s Origins, a show that celebrates hip hop dance from its roots in African and Latinx communities.

Popping, locking, house and freestyle moves will be on display. On April 13, Broadway star and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga brings her extraordinary talents to The Reser’s stage. (And you may know the Filipina singer better as the voice of Disney princesses Mulan and Jasmine!) On May 7, the Portland Columbia Symphony will perform a 35-minute, sensory- and family-friendly concert with lower volumes and flexible seating options. (Fidgets and a quiet room will also be available.) The Grammy-winning Okee Dokee Brothers and Sonia De Los Santos (pictured left) will perform a bilingual concert on June 4. The show will include both old and new songs that span the musical traditions of North America. And pro tip: Northwest Children’s Theater will be holding summer camp at The Reser!

Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton.

Thereser.org. — Denise Castañon April 2022

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Lovely’s latest mural adorns the lobby wall of Coho Productions Theatre in Northwest Portland. Inset photo: Prints of the painting “Still I Rise” by Lovely are available on her website: llovely.artspan.com.

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While Latoya Lovely constantly drew as a child — a blank piece of paper was like candy to her — she didn’t start officially calling herself an artist until just two years ago. She’s also completely self-taught.

“I went to the University of YouTube I tell everybody,” says Lovely, “I learned everything I could just by watching tutorials and learning different techniques, and following people on Instagram. Asking questions. … I try and ask everything.”

As a child Lovely did not see herself represented in the media or in the art world.

“I remember putting towels on my head because all I saw on TV was beautiful, long flowing hair. I never saw natural hair. I never saw afros. I never saw Black characters in cartoons,” says Lovely. “We have always been in existence, Black artists, but we haven’t been as celebrated as white artists.”

Her very first piece of public art was for pandemic-prompted boarded up windows at the Shanghai Tunnel Bar. Now her murals and portable art can be seen all over our city: St. Mary’s Academy, The Vanport Building, The Montgomery Building and The Gladys McCoy Health Department headquarters. She’s also collaborated with other artists, and sometimes students, on murals at Imago Theatre, the new Central Courthouse and at the MESO Building in Northeast Portland. And as a Black Lives Matter Grant Recipient (20 artists including Lovely received $2,500 grants from the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation to create works reflecting social justice efforts), three of her pieces are on display at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University until April 30. On Tuesday, April 26, 4 pm-7pm, Lovely’s performance of a pre-recorded dance piece will play on a loop as part of the closing celebration for the exhibit. (She danced with with a professional company for 13 years and traveled extensively performing as far away as Japan.)

Her arts background also plays a huge part in her job as a paraeducator in Portland Public Schools. Lovely often works with kids on the autism spectrum, some who are nonverbal. She recounts how she connected with one student who loved to dance, but sometimes had trouble with transitions, i.e. going down the hallway from one class to another. Lovely found if they danced down the hallway together her student had an easier time. “Anything education wise is all about relationship building,” says Lovely. “I’ve been blessed to come across the [students] who love music and dance.”

Along for her journey is her 7-year-old son, James. During the pandemic when the struggles of all families were laid bare, Lovely had an epiphany. “Taking care of our families is the number one priority.

And it sucks that for so long I have struggled to (work) without my son being ‘in the way.’ He’s never in the way. … I’m working for him, I’m working for our life.” So instead of paying for babysitters, she brought him to everything from meetings to her mural jobs. He might help her paint a little, but Lovely says he’s usually more interested in talking with people because he’s so social. He’s also a huge supporter of his mom, giving his approval and encouragement as he sees a mural’s progress. “We always celebrate after I finish a big mural project because he worked, too. That is time that he was there and he had to be flexible and have endurance. .... So we do a staycation as a celebration after a mural project because we both did it.” — D.C. pdxparent.com

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Drum roll, please! This month we are rolling out the winners of the 2022 PDX Parent Picks! Here are our readers’ top choices in our Arts & Entertainment category. Find the complete list of winners at pdxparent.com/picks-winners.

PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY Winner Oregon Children’s Theatre 1939 NE Sandy Blvd., octc.org.

Whether your kids are budding thespians or simply

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fans of live performances, Oregon Children's Theatre is one of Portland’s beloved performing arts companies.

And there’s a lot to love!

Shows like The Very Hungry Caterpillar or Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night are back in person. OCT has a stellar line up of both in-person and virtual acting classes and workshops where kids ages 3 to 18 can learn painting, improv techniques, the fundamentals of film acting and more.

Top 5 Echo Theater Northwest Children’s Theater and School Oregon Ballet Theatre Oregon Symphony

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ARTS & CRAFTS Winner SCRAP PDX 1736 SW Alder St., portland.scrapcreativereuse.org.

SCRAP Creative Reuse is Portland’s go-to place to find whatever materials you need for that next crafting project.

And in addition to affordable, unique odds and ends of every sort, SCRAP’s mission of reduce, reuse and recycle makes this center the perfect place to educate kids about recycling and sustainability. Be sure to check out the nonprofit’s website for virtual workshops on fun projects like dioramas, gnome ornaments, wind chimes and much more!

Top 5 Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP)

The Portland Ballet

KID - FRIENDLY MOVIE THEATER Winner McMenamins Kennedy School

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Sure, McMenamins is known for their rotating beer and crave-worthy food — Cajun tots, anyone?! — but the Kennedy School location in Northeast also makes for a great place to catch a movie. The cozy theater is filled with comfy sofas and armchairs where the whole family can watch repeat favorites like Harry Potter or Boss Baby, or newer releases like Mortal Kombat. Even better, tickets for children 12 and under are only $3 and littles 2 and under are free!

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At Oregon Episcopal School, we apply our acclaimed inquirybased approach to summer fun in academics, creativity, wellness, and movement. Ages 4–17.

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Burritos With a Kick Cleverly cooked fillings make Smart Donkey a must-visit cart destination.

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY DENISE CASTAÑON

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old daughter chose the Pobre Rico ($7), which was 50th Avenue has turned into a destination for quick and tasty eats. just beans and cheese — her Super Deluxe burgers opened its doors in 2018 and now the Smart favorite. (Smart Donkey also has Donkey food cart has brought its burritos with perfectly cooked two other vegetarian options.) My 7-year-old son, Cruz, loves carne ingredients to the former car wash next door. asada and carnitas, but he is one of those kids who doesn’t like them Smart Donkey is the latest venture from Chef Oswaldo Bibiano, wrapped up together with other fillings. He decided he’d try a bite one of Portland’s most lauded Mexican chefs. Bibiano gained of my burrito and then make his own sandwich at acclaim with his restaurant Autentica and his home.

Uno Mas taquerias. He brings a chef’s skills and Smart Donkey, I was impressed with how quickly our order came precision to the humble burrito, which under his 3420 SE 50TH Ave., out.

And the hefty, foil-wrapped burritos were still care becomes the perfect pandemic comfort food. on Instagram hot when we got home. Once we started digging in, My family visited the cart on a rainy Sunday @smartdonkeypdx. we agreed the burritos were delicious. The meaty evening. A tent and heater kept us dry while carne asada steak was extremely flavorful, the ordering, and provided a cozy atmosphere for the carnitas, too. Tender beans, perfectly cooked rice and ultra fresh pico two tables and seating at the bar. (The cart features beer and cider de gallo elevate these burritos to epic heights. My daughter was too on tap, wine, as well as margaritas, mimosas and micheladas. And busy eating to give me more than a thumbs up when I asked how her they also have a lot of uncovered seating beyond the tent.) The burrito tasted. My husband and I also appreciated the tangy, salty, covered tables were occupied, so we decided to take our burritos but not exceedingly spicy salsa verde given to us on the side. to go.

None of us could finish our sizable burritos. My daughter and I had a hard time choosing from the 11 options because they all I finished our leftovers for lunch the next day. And I am already sounded delicious. Most are filled with rice, beans, pico de gallo thinking about when we can go back. Smart Donkey has cleverly and cheese. They were sold out of the barbacoa and picadillo incorporated lots of outdoor seating that will be welcome in burritos, so I finally decided on El Basico ($12) that had all the warmer months. We have visions of happily eating there on a main fillings plus carne asada. My husband went with the Urupan sunny afternoon. ($11) which was similar to mine, but with carnitas. Our 9-yearEditor Denise Castañon loves exploring Portland’s family-friendly dining scene with her husband, 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son.

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Explore. music in the morning Slowly but surely, morning kids’ music concerts by our favorite local kindie performers are popping back up. Check out the weekly kindie concerts at Sellwood Community House. The rotating lineup includes Jessa & the Saplings (pictured), Red Yarn, Mr. Hoo, Kelli Welli and Music Quest. And there’s a playtime for littles after the concert. Fridays, 10 am-11 am.

Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane St. $12 per kid, $6 for siblings. Adults must be vaccinated.

Sellwoodcommunityhouse.org. — Denise Castañon

preparing for passover Whether celebrating Passover with a virtual or in-person seder, the PJ Library is a wonderful resource for all things Passover with children. Go to Pjlibrary.org/passover for a preseder checklist every parent needs, Passover-themed silly word games and so much more! — D.C.

Find more family fun on our online calendar: pdxparent.com/events-calendar Be sure to confirm the most up-to-date info with event organizers before heading out.

art is in the air The Buckman Art Show & Sell is back! This fundraiser for the arts-focused Buckman Elementary School PTA is a juried show and will feature 90 local, visual artists and makers. With a reduced number of vendors to allow more space, the show is a great place to find paintings, illustrations, ceramics, garden art, textiles and more. And Buckman students will also display and sell their work at the show!

Saturday, April 9, 10 am-5 pm.

Buckman Elementary School, 320 SE 16th Ave. $5 suggested donation for admission. Buckmanartshow. weebly.com. — D.C.

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dance like nobody’s watching I’m sure we all remember the awkwardness of middle school dances.

And now it’s time to inflict share that right of passage with sixth through eighth graders. Of course, the Sellwood Community House’s Tween Dance Nights are just a little cooler than our dances were with Portland’s DJ Gregarious spinning contemporary hits. Pro tip: The dances are scheduled every first Friday through June! Friday, April 1, 7 pm-9 pm.

1436 SE Spokane St. Ages 11-13. Proof of vaccination required. $10. Snacks for purchase. Sellwoodcommunityhouse.org. — D.C.

cartoons before noon Take the Saturday morning cartoon tradition to new heights at The 4th Wall, a cinema-themed cafe. The cafe is showing quality cartoons new and old on a 150inch projector screen on Saturday mornings. Buy yourself and your kiddos breakfast sandwiches, or the staple of cartoon-filled mornings — sugary cereal. 1445 SE Hawthorne Blvd., the4thwallpdx.com/calendar. Everyday Saturday, 8 am to noon. Free admission. — D.C.

earth day action SOLVE’s Oregon Spring Cleanup is a series of environmentally focused volunteer events from our state’s coasts to valleys. The SOLVE staff says that most of these events from April 10-23 are suitable for kids and their grown-ups to attend. Here are a few familyfriendly volunteer events in the Portland area. On Sunday, April 10 from 9 am to noon, volunteers at West Linn’s Sahallie Illahee Park Habitat Restoration work party will pull invasive plants, plant native trees and shrubs, spread mulching around native plants, and help with trail maintenance. On Saturday, April 23 from 9:30 am-11:30 am, help clean the streets of Sullivan’s Gulch neighborhood, including Holladay Park at the Sullivan’s Gulch Earth Day Cleanup. Register or find more volunteer opportunities at solveoregon.org/solvecalendar. — D.C. HEIDI HEAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY

tree talk Get your preschooler out for a stroll in nature at Hoyt Arborteum’s Tree Walks. This monthly event designed for 2- to 6-year-olds will introduce your littles to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms and more that all call Hoyt Arboretum home. The staff- and volunteer-led walk will also include a story. Monday, April 4, 10 am-11 am. Preregistration required. $3-$5. Hoytarboretum.org/ learn/youth/preschool-walks. — D.C.

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Easter egg-stravaganza The best part about Easter is watching the kids adorably hunt for brightly colored eggs filled with treats and candy (that, and getting to sneak some of the leftover chocolate). Easter is on April 17 this year and the Bunny is bringing egg hunts back in a big way! Here’s our roundup of the best Easter egg hunts and events.

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The only thing better than an Easter egg hunt is searching for candy with an array of animals and critters watching from the sidelines. Have your kids do just that during Hop into Spring at the Oregon Zoo (pictured left). The event is on Saturday, April 16, from 10 am-3 pm (free with zoo admission). Reserve tickets at oregonzoo.org/visit. Or take your hunt to a farm! From Saturday, April 9 to Sunday, April 10, Lee Farms is hosting its annual Easter egg hunt (pictured left). For $18, your kids can hunt for eggs — to then trade in for prizes — play in the bounce house, visit the crafting table, snack on a cookie, and of course, see the animals. And there’s even an egg hunt for adults! Visit leefarmsoregon. com/tickets.

Want an adorable photo of your kiddo with the Easter Bunny?

Then head to Washington Square for Photos with the Bunny.

Through Saturday, April 16, book a time (starting at $35) to sit with bunny. On Sunday, April 3 from 10:30 am-11:30 am, children with special needs can visit during Bunny Cares Spring Photos, a sensory-friendly visit. Visit shopwashingtonsquare. com/BunnyPhotos.

Head to Happy Valley City Park for the annual Eggstravaganza in the Park on Saturday, April 2 from 10 am-1 pm. The fun event features not only an egg hunt, but games, puppets and a sing-along. Registration required, $20 per child. Visit mygym.com/happyvalley/ events.

Hope City Church in Milwaukie is back with its annual egg hunt. This year, the free egg hunt will be held in the adjacent field. Open for ages 0 to 12, kids can search for eggs and then exchange them for a bag of treats. And if you want a bigger sugar rush, a food truck serving doughnuts will be on-site, too. Saturday, April 16. Registration required. Visit hopecitypdx.org.

The Parks & Recreation departments of Tigard and Wilsonville are each holding Easter egg hunts on Saturday, April 16. Visit Cook Park in Tigard and Memorial Park in Wilsonville for eggs, prizes and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! The Tigard event is $3 per child and the Wilsonville event is free. Visit tigard-or.gov and wilsonvilleparksandrec.com for more.

Want to embark on a different type of Easter egg hunt?

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation has just the thing. The Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center will be hosting an underwater egg hunt on Saturday, April 9 and Saturday, April 16. Bring your swim suit! Visit thprd.org.

From April 1-16, Bridgeport Village in Southwest is hosting the free Silly Spring Bunny Scavenger Hunt. Families can search for 15 bunnies strategically placed around the shopping center. Find at least seven and win prizes!

Visit bridgeport-village.com/events. — Tiffany Hill

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