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In This Issue
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Q+A:
THOMAS LAUDERDALE
Pink Martini’s 20-year band
leader seems unfazed by his
induction into the Oregon
Music Hall of Fame, but there’s
a growing gleam in his eye for
City Hall.
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GOOD DEEDS:
SHORT & SWEET
Ezra Weiss sets aside his own
“fiery” style of jazz to curate a
“sensory-friendly” concert series
for special-needs children.
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Nicole Lane charts the sevenyear growth of the Fertile
Ground Festival of New Works
and tells audiences what to
expect: surprises!
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A GREEN THUMB
FOR THEATRE
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Q+A: SKINNER/KIRK
Eric Skinner and Daniel Kirk
are known for their intuitive
moves and close chemistry.
Their first performance
together was in a shipyard;
their latest explores Native
American lore.
THE PLAYBILL
P18
PORTLAND CENTER STAGE
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
JANUARY 10–FEBRUARY 8, 2015
Threesome
JANUARY 24–MARCH 8, 2015
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From the Editor-at-Large
Ambassador Column
Find Your Art
From The Desk Of
Tag, You’re It
Did You Know?
Past Performances
Other Desert Cities
FEBRUARY 21–MARCH 22, 2015
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