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Page 8 April 05, 2023 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT A Mosaic Of Sound David Ornette Cherry performing Continued from Page 6 worked with poets on stage and in recordings, collaborat- ed with dancers, and produced a tribute concert to Portland raised, legendary Kaw /Mus- cogee Creek saxophonist and composer, Jim Pepper. The pulses and melodies that arise from his jazz, classical, Af- rican, world music background, and from playing with some of the great jazz artists of our times, speak about collective human experiences through the language of sound. They are a musical fusion of cultures laid firmly down on a foundation of purely garage-style beats. He listened with an open heart and fresh mind to his collaborators and the world around him in a way that makes his compo- sitions not only music, but a way of life, a positive form of energy, and a way to connect. He trained young musicians in world music, theory, and im- provisation, encouraging them to “learn the music, own the music, and then give it back.” David Ornette Cherry (64) was born on April 13, 1958, in Watts, Los Angeles, and died November 21, 2022, in Lon- don following a tribute perfor- mance to his father, legendary jazz trumpeter and world music composer, Don Cherry. His last release is titled Organic Nation Listening Club, the Continual. Creative Space and Fun For Kids Children interacting with the Mobile Children’s Museum. Photo courtesy of Mobile Children's Museum Mobile Children’s Museum During Spring Break! Friends of the Children-SWWA will host Columbia Play Project’s Mobile Children’s Museum for six 2-hour play sessions during Spring Break. Kids will have the opportunity to create with loose materials in CPP’s MakerSpace/ Artspace, participate in a guided physics and engineering class fea- turing BricQMotion kits or free build with CPP’s Bricks Creation Station which contains thousands of bricks and mini-figs for endless creative play. Because kids need to move and jump around, there will likely be a few impromptu dance parties too. Friends of the Chil- dren-SWWA Executive Director, Allison Pauletto said, “When looking for activities for Spring Break, we were thrilled to part- ner with Columbia Play Project. Our kids deserve the opportunity to have a lengthy engagement in exploratory play. Time for play can be difficult to come by during the school year so giving kids the space to relax, play and learn will support them as they continue their childhood journeys.” “Exactly. Play is essential to creating healthy bodies, minds and emotions for kids” said Jeanne Bennett, Board Chair for Columbia Play Project, “Beyond the benefit to kids, this partnership is so important for Columbia Play Project as we continue serving kids and organizations with the Mobile Children’s Museum. Reporters interested in observ- ing the FOC Spring Break activ- ities are encouraged to contact Jeanne Bennett to set up a visit on Wednesday, April 5 or Friday, April 7. Bennett can be reached at Jeanne@columbiaplayproject.org or 360-798-8768. Columbia Play Project is an intentionally planned project designed to expand explorato- ry play options to help families grow healthy children and a vi- brant community in Southwest Washington. The Columbia Play Project exists to be a hub where all families can safely engage, connect, explore and ig- nite their imaginations. Columbia Play Project has a three-phase plan to create ex- ploratory play activities focused on the subjects of Science, Technology, Reading, Engineer- ing, Art and Math (STREAM). Phase I, launched in December 2021 with an at-home play-kit called “Welcome to the Eco- system.” Available online, the kit includes a 100-page activity book, slot-together critters, col- ored pencils, stickers and a can- vas string bag. Phase II, a Mo- bile Children’s Museum, began serving Clark County in Sep- tember 2022. The Mobile Chil- dren’s Museum allows a chil- dren’s museum to set-up indoors or outdoors and is available for rental by schools, preschools, clubs, organizations, businesses or anyone. Phase III will be a full-scale exploratory play space with indoor and outdoor play areas, permanent and rotating exhibits, a variety of laborato- ries, a makerspace and a curated children’s library. Learn more at www.columbiaplayproject.org.
