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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.
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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.
The Rapid Compost Seminar
will be conducted by the John
Inskeep Environmental Learn­
ing Center in conjunction with
the citywide clean-up drive
scheduled for the same day.
Recycling experts will teach
particpants how to make
garden mulches, slow-feeding
demonstration begins at 2
Ralph Nader would have a
p.m. at the senior center, 615 • field day if he showed up at
Clackamas Community Col­
5th St.
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second year in a row.
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10 Oregon high schools will
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