Once Upon a Time In Portland, We Danced

Tucked within our neighborhoods we have an amazing number of “dance halls.” Many built in the 1920’s. They spoke to cultures, rich within our community. The exhibition includes drawings of dance and music, in collaboration with photo stories researched by David Edwards, highlighting Porltand’s dance hall history. There will be story telling from people who have personal experiences to share. (Bring Yours!)

About The Artist
“Once upon a time in Portland, we danced” an art show by Judith Lea Yelvington opens Thursday, April 30th at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. Images of dance and music by the artist will be accompanied by historic photos and stories of dancehalls and ballrooms in Portland gathered by David Edwards. Visitors to the show are invited to share their own tales of dance and music in the halls of Portland’s storied past, at the round table discussion on Saturday, May 16th. The show runs for a month.

Judith has studied and showed her work at the Art Students League and the Craft Student League in New York City as well as participating for 20 years in the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit.

David has participated in several architectural restorations in Newport, RI and performed architectural site investigations for the Newport Restoration Foundation.

Last Thursday Opening 5:00–7:30

Artist’s Tea and Story Sharing 1:00 May 16