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Program serves
aspiring artists
Ernest J. Hill, Jr.
In 2005 two Portland artists,
Jenelle Yarbrough and Dana
Ingram, came together with a
shared vision to provide acces­
sible training at a professional
level to aspiring dance artists.
In that moment a movement
was bom and the Urban Arts
Dance Company was bom.
“We believed in w hat we
were doing, but we had no idea
that these young artists were
so hungry for it” says Artistic
Director Jenelle Yarbrough.
Over the past four years, U r­
ban A rts has held sum m er
intensives, annual spring con­
certs, junior choreographer pro­
grams, as well as offering an
arts expose program which in­
cluded travel to Los Angeles to
study, train and network with
some of the top choreographers
and d an cers in the U n ited
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Urban Arts Dance Company Instructors Dana Ingram (from left) and Jenelle Yarbough
have some pointers for dancers Kenrel Wesson and Marina Shimada during auditions on
Saturday at the Vega Dance Lab in southeast Portland.
Urban Arts Directors and part­ dancer, and the ballerin a -- annual concert- Urban Arts has
ners continue to provide pro­ that’s powerful” explains Dana just held auditions for the 2009-
fessional training to area danc­ Ingram, the com pany’s other 2010 performance year. The di­
rectors and company members,
ers through workshops, perfor­ artistic director.
But U rban Arts can ’t con­ new and returning, are excited
mances and outreach projects.
Urban A rts’ efforts are fo­ tinue its success without the to get started on new choreog­
cused on opening a dance stu­ support of art lovers, commu­ raphy for an amazing produc­
dio to house the dance com ­ nity members and local busi­ tion.
To learn more about Urban
pany and to serve many more nesses who believe in provid­
Arts
Dance Company, and to
ing these artists the opportu­
aspiring artists.
support
aspiring artists, visit the
“ Imagine a place that houses nity.
website:
urbanartsdance.com.
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T he 3 3 rd A n n u al Y oung
People’s Film & Video Festi­
val, a free ev en t p roduced
through the N orthw est Film
C e n te r’s Young Film m akers
Program, will be held on Sun­
day, Sept. 27 at 2pm at the
W hitsell A u ditorium , 1219
S.W. Park Ave.
The only event of its kind in
the Northwest, the vestival cel­
ebrates artistic excellence, tech­
nical achievement and original­
ity in live action, documentary
and animated films and videos
m ade by kid s, sch o o ls and
youth organizations in Oregon,
Washington, Alaska, Montana,
Idaho and Utah.
W inning students will be on
hand to receive public recog­
nition, certificates of achieve­
ment and praise from family,
friends and the community. A
reception, in the Portland Art
M useu m 's sc u lp tu re c o u rt­
yard, will immediately follow
the festival screening, which
has a ru n tim e o f a p p ro x i­
m ately 90 minutes.
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Cuban jazz star Jessie Marquez will bring her sooth­
ing vocals of North American harmony and Latin
emotion to Portland when she performs Friday, Sept.
25 for two concerts, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., as
part of the Festival o f Hispanic Arts and Culture at
Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St.
N ortheast F a rm e rs M ark et -- The new
Portland Farmers Market in the King Neigh­
borhood at King School Park completes its inau­
gural seasonal year on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“We like
to d o 2% jazz,
98% funky
stuff.”
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P redators of the Serengeti - Come
hear the roar as the Oregon Zoo
shows off its newest and most am­
bitious exhibit with three African
lions and other animals that are home
to the Serengeti.
U rsula — The Interstate Firehouse
Cultural Center in north Portland
hosts a provocative play about St.
Ursula, a young girl inspired by an encounter with Christ
who leads 10,(MX) virgins to reject marriage overtures
from a prince. Show times are at 8 p.m., Thursdays
through Saturday s and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. through
Oct. 3. General admission, $ 10.
Behind the Scenes -
In this economy.
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P o rtla n d ’s historic
Pittock Mansion pre­
sents “W hat’s behind
that door” tours on
Saturday, Sept. 26
from 10a.m.to3p.m.Man­
sion guides will lead
small groups through
areas of the celebrated
home not ordinary
open to the public.
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D ickens' Classic -- Marissa
Neitling and Shea Mackinnon
star in Oliver! the musical play
based on Charles Dickens’
classic novel. Performances
through Oct. 18 at the Lake-
wood Center for the Arts, 368
S. State St. in Lake Oswego.
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V a n co u v er H a rv e st -- The
C la rk C o u n ty H isto ric a l
M useum 's 6th annual H ar­
vest Fun Day prom ises a full
day o f free activities, con­
tests and displays on Satur­
day, Sept. 26 from lO a.m .to
4 p.m. inside the museum and
in the parking lot just west o f the m u­
seum at 1511 M ain St. in dow ntow n
Vancouver.
Live Jazz — Every Friday and Satur­
day from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Third
Degrees Lounge at the River Place
Hotel, 1510 S.W. Harbor Way. No
cover or minimum purchase. For more
information, visit pdxjazz.com.
Totally (iospel II -- Peninsula Open
Bible Church, 8225 N. Peninsula,
hosts all styles of gospel, country,
and contem porary music with host
Riny H orst each Friday night from
7:30p.m .-9:30p.m . Formore infor­
mation, call 503-335-3132.
Battle to Vote -- The Clark County
Historical Museum, 1511 Main St. in
Vancouver, hosts a free women’s
suffrage exhibit though the end of
the year. Washington was an early
leader in giving women the right to
vote.
M usic M illennium Free Shows —
The Music Millennium. 3 158 E. Burnside, hosts
in-house live performances. Enjoy free music
and the opportunity to meet artists. Call 503-
231 -8926 for a schedule.
O M SI A fter D ark — OMSI After Dark
is a night at the museum for the 21 and
overcrow d Filled with food, drink and
science fun; $ 10 fee. For more infor­
mation, call 503-797-4000 or visit
omsi.edu.
Food and Entertainment - Sliders Grill.
3011 N. Lombard, features an eclectic
assortment of performers on the main
stage, accompanied by delicious
food. Call 5459-4488 for more infor­
mation.
Funk, Ja z z , R& B-Tahirah Memory
brings her funk, jazz and R&B to the
Blue Monk on Saturday, Sept. 26
from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.