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A benefit for Portland area schools and CD release for Anomalous Quintet, Saturday, June 7th, 7 pm, Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St., Portland, OR

 

About the Event

In celebration of the release of their latest CD, funk jazz group Anomalous Quintet hosts a benefit for the arts in Portland area schools.  This all-ages family-friendly event features performances from the Buckman Marimba Ensemble, the Buckman Elementary School boys dance, the Banks Junior High School jazz band in addition to juggling lessons, balloon animal lessons, hands-on visual arts activities from 7 to 9 pm, and a performance by Anomalous Quintet, beginning at 9 pm.  Representatives from area music and art organizations will also be on hand to provide information about their programs that support kids in the arts.  Advance tickets ($15 adults, $5 kids 12 and under) available at Ticketmaster.com and local Ticketmaster outlets.  Proceeds from ticket sales and a portion of merchandise sales go to Artists for the Arts, a non-profit organization that supports art and music education in Portland area public and private schools.

 

Artists for the Arts

To ensure that arts remain an integral part of education in Portland metro-area schools, Artists for the Arts raises funding and awareness through the collaborative efforts or artists, businesses, educators, and the community. Through grants to educators, encouraging community support, and raising public awareness, AFTA helps students grades K – 12 in public or private schools in the Portland Metro area, primarily located in underserved communities. 

 

Participating Artists and Organizations, Sponsors

Keith Goodman and the Buckman Elementary Boys Dance Group

MyLinda King and the Buckman Marimba Ensemble

Ronnie LaGrone and the Banks Jr. High School Jazz Band

Zach Vestal, juggling lessons

Super Steve, balloon animal lessons

Laura Pederson & Todd Bauch, interactive art activity

Children Healing Arts Project (CHAP)/Lindsay Ross, interactive art project

Mystoryworkshops.org, photography fun

Wonder Ballroom

Old Library Studios

Mymasterpieceartstudio.com, donation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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