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Ausust l5' 2012_________________ ÿortlanh (Dbserner_______________________ Page i? Arts " V IM111II \ Mt NI Experience B a lle tinthe Wild OBT Exposed returns to Director Park Dance lovers of all ages will have the opportunity to watch as Lidberg works with OBT dancers to develop a new contemporary work featuring music by Portland-born, Julliard-trained classi cal composer Ryan Francis that will Oregon Ballet Theater will move their premiere in April as part of OBT’s Ameri dance studios outdoors to Director Park can Music Festival program. in downtown Portland, Monday, Aug. This project represents the first offi 20 through Friday, Aug.-24, offering cial collaboration between Oregon Bal visitors of all ages the opportunity to let Theatre, Oregon’s leading resident sneak a peek inside the choreographic ballet company, and White Bird, the process. sole dance-only presenter west of the Thanks to a collaboration with White Rockies. Bird Dance, this year’s OBT Exposed The week will also feature free daily will be a Choreographic Institute featur creative movement classes for kids, ing international choreographer Pontus showings of dance films and a lecture Oregon Ballet Theater will be returning once more to Director Park, downtown, Aug. 20 24, Lidberg. and demonstration with Lidberg. for a week o f free public rehearsals, classes, dance films and events called OBT Exposed. 80«» Concertsfor a Cause Local residents are invited to enjoy “Concerts for a C ause,” an inaugural concert series extravaganza filled with a variety of music. Attendees can bask in the open air space at the C ourt yard at Mt. Tabor senior living com m unity, 6125 S.E. Division, while listening to a full range o f music from Ben Rice and his blues band will perform during the inaugural ‘Concerts for a Cause. ' v bluegrass to rock. The proceeds from ticket sales will benefit SnowCap Com m unity Charities. “We are very excited to celebrate 20 years in the neighborhood by providing a fantastic array o f artists this sum m er,” said J J Roll, Courtyard at Mt. Tabor execu tive director. “We are so pleased to be helping out such a great com m unity mem ber, Snowcap Com m unity C hari tie s.” The schedule o f artist perform ances, include the Ben Rice Blues Band on Saturday, Aug. 18 and the Beth W illis Rock Duo on Saturday, Sept. 8. Adm ission is $10 in advance or $15 day o f event, with a suggested donation o f 10 jars of baby food. For more information, call 503-772-9795. Part 14. Scoliosis Exam: The most important test your kids will take all year. Q : My kids already get back- to-school check-ups. Why should I brother with yet another : How can I tell if my daughter might have scoliosis? ÄQ one? : The most common visible : Scoliosis, a lateral curva sym ptom is very prom inent ture of the spine, is one test shoulder blade higher than the other. pro probably not included in your children’s back-to-school physi However, the best check for scolio cal checkups. And yet, it is dis sis is an annual pre-school checkup turbingly common among teen with a Chiropractor. The one pro age girls. If left untreated, scolio fessional best trained to detect and sis often leads to painful arthritis correct spinal disorders. It’s a simple, o f the spine. But if the disorder is painless, inexpensive procedure detected by age eight, before the that can save your children years of adolescent growth spurt, there is discomfort and disfigurement later better than 50% chance for com in life. For a scoliosis checkup, or for answers to any questions you might plete recovery. have about your own health, call us at the number below. A SPINAlCOLUMN An ongoing series of questions and answers about America’s natural heating profession Flowers' Chiropractic Office 2 124N.E. Hancock Street, Portland Oregon97212 P hone: ( 5 0 3 ) 2 8 7 * 5 5 0 4
