fromPortland Mercury
5 days agoPerformance Works Northwest Turns 25: Linda Austin Reflects on Portland's Experimental Scene
In August, Performance Works Northwest marked its 25th anniversary with 25 hours of programming, a fitting tribute to the interdisciplinary spirit that defines the Foster-Powell arts space. The marathon weekend bounced from a dance aerobics workshop to a poets' cabaret and a late-night karaoke party, underscoring Performance Works' blend of artistic rigor and play. Back in 2000, dance artist Linda Austin and lighting director Jeff Forbes transformed a former church on a residential street into an experimentation hub.
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