Why Portland Public Schools is Redrawing School Boundaries
We recap the (often contentious) boundary redrawing and enrollment balancing process for Portland Public Schools’ Southeast elementary and middle schools.
“Frozen”: The Ideal First Broadway Show for Young Theatergoers
Last week, when the country—and the state—were heading into a time of uncertainty amid rising concerns around COVID-19 (aka the novel coronavirus), my daughter and I spent two hours in Arendelle and lost ourselves in the story of two sisters facing the biggest challenge in their lives. It was escapism at its best, and it …
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Review: “The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559” at Oregon Children’s Theatre
“The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559” remembers the past while connecting to the present.
The Jungle Book: A Cultures-Bridging Favorite Returns
The play is packed with several dance numbers in a celebration of Indian arts and culture. There are graceful and beautiful pieces and hand-clapping energetic ones that give audiences a taste of the wide world of Indian dance.
REVIEW: "Matilda the Musical" — This Mommy Thinks It’s a Miracle
Stop reading right now and get your tickets to Matilda the Musical (if you don’t have them already). All set? Good. Now you and the kids in your life can eagerly anticipate experiencing one of the best productions I’ve seen at Northwest Children’s Theater. Staging a Tony-award-winning musical is not for the faint of heart, …
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Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly: A Fun and Fact-Filled Glimpse into the Bug World
Do you ever wonder what bugs are thinking as they go about their business every day? How do spiders feel when they hear the roar of the vacuum cleaner? Do flies want a place of their own, away from their many brothers and sisters? Do worms feel like they measure up to their winged and …
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Review: "Tenali: The Royal Trickster" — A humorous and colorful journey to India
Review of NWCT’s Tenali: The Royal Trickster
From OMSI to Ancient Egypt: The Discovery of King Tut
A kid’s audio tour and scavenger hunt helps young history fans appreciate OMSI’s larger-than-life exhibit “The Discovery of King Tut.”
Beauty and the Beast: A Classic Tale with a Cajun Touch
It’s a tale as old as time, but a heads-up before you take your Belle and Lumiere fan to this Broadway Rose production: it’s not that version of the tale. Just utter “Beauty and the Beast,” and the child in your life (and probably you as well) pictures Belle in her provincial town, and later …
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Impulse: Talented Teens Deliver Spot-On Comedy
Impulse gives lots of laughs, with wacky characters, silly situations, and groan-inducing jokes.
"Flora & Ulysses" Flies Into Oregon Children’s Theatre
“Flora & Ulysses” Flies Into Oregon Children’s Theatre
Festive Holiday Fun: Oregon Ballet Theatre Performs "The Nutcracker"
Festive Holiday Fun: Oregon Ballet Theatre Performs “The Nutcracker”