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About The print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1977-1989 | View Entire Issue (May 15, 1985)
I l Ili Monologue____ ________ Performing arts center would benefit many Thirteen years later, not much has changed, except the $5.5 million in As the spring term concerts roll crease in the projected cost of such an around, once again the need for a per undertaking, and the absence of forming arts center at Clackamas federal funding. In 1972 the idea got so Community College becomes painfully close as to send Shields out looking at obvious. Yet another year has gone by and researching different types of art with little push toward the much- centers both nationally and interna needed facility. Except, that is, for the tionally, so the problem is not one of generous donation of $1,000 by former not knowing what is wanted and need College President John Hakanson, ed in the way of a cohesive and com specially designated for the stagnating prehensive building. Instructors in the Music Department arts center fund. Although Hakanson’s gift was a’ have expressed their frustration in the well-intentioned thought, the fund is lack of practicing areas as well as less- still short of any realistic level for than-adequate performing space. “We building an arts facility. About $9 have no place to perform,” Lonnie million short, based on the rough Cline, band instructor at the College estimate of College Theater Director said. Citing the Community Center’s poor Jack Shields. When the College was first built in accoustical design, lack of workable 1966, an art center was among the top space and the theater’s lack of stage five of objectives set by the Long and audience space, the remaining Range Planning Committee. In the alternative sounds understandably ab meantime, the Music Department was surd when Cline said as more of a nestled in above the gym and the statement then a question, “Chamber Theater Department found a home in music in the gym?” One needn’t be a what Shields less-than-affectionately classical fan to see the aesthetic in terms “temporary housing in a con- congruencies faced by both vocal and instrumental groups at the College. crete bunker.” By D. Dietrich Arts Editor Not only would the College’s population benefit from the addition of a performing arts center, but equally as well would the surrounding com munities. If the space were available, “actual road shows could be invited to the campus,” Shields said. If so, then Cline’s researched statistic which states that, “More people in the United States attend live performances more than any other function-including sports” would come into play. For those of you doubting football fans, remember, there used to be an off season. Local chapters of organizations such as the Elks or the Lions would also be able to take advantage of a all-purpose art center. Groups could keep the center a resource to a variety of causes and efforts for nominal rental fees. As it stands, this area offers nothing in the way of an arts facility. The nearest cultural events are found in Portland, which makes for a long late- night drive for the citizens of Molalla and other outlying communities. Maybe with a place to perform the severely-limited dance program could realize its potential. The idea isn’t a new one and the size of the project is definitely intimidating. The idea that needs to be brought to view is that it takes money to make money. The only way to pull off this project is to attain the community’s in terest. But with operating levies having enough difficulty passing, the hope is present but dim. With a strong backbone of community support, though, maybe Hakanson’s contribu tion won’t have to have been made in vain. seminar due High schoolers to repair lame cars in troubleshooting test ELC compost Learn how to convert your yard debris into fertilizers, rich humus, soil amendments, and potting soils at a free seminar this Saturday, May 18, at the Oregon City Senior Center. As Cline sees the problem, the Col lege’s Music Department is unable to help the declining enrollment of full- time students without being able to of fer an attractive program. “Almost all the high schools have better perform ing facilities than we do,” Cline said. Students are likely to turn to the more marketable colleges and universities. Even with the students that start out their first term at the College, there is a problem keeping them here. “They (students) like the direction they receive, but move on to bettter facilities,” Cline added. 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