This school is honestly the best!! Teacher Sara, the owner, taught my daughter about 20 years ago…read more Now my granddaughter attends and I am just in awe of the productions they put on! I have been to many other dance school recitals over the years and they dont compare to PAPA! The Nutcracker performance they did at Elsinore was absolutely unbelievable! Very professional and beautifully done! Tonight was their annual Dance Recital also at Elsinore, and it also was so impressive!! Sara hasn't aged in 20 years, & is still SO sweet to the children. I highly recommend this school to anyone in search of the BEST Dance school around!!!

Went to support a dancer tonight at the PAPAS Halloween show and- wow! The dancers were incredible…read more The whole show was so moving! A rollercoaster of emotion, entertainment and surprises. So much talent! I am in awe of the director's vision and creativity. Haven't seen a show this incredible in many, many years. Will be following this studio as a fan. Way to go dancers and way to go Director!! A very memorable night.

My partner and I started taking lessons here and let me tell you coming here was great. The entire…read moreatmosphere is laid back, everyone is very welcoming and helpful I guarantee you will become at least a reasonable dancer provided you put in some effort. Loved everything about our lessons and the social dance aspect and hope to return soon for additional lessons.

If you are a beginner dancer, I highly recommend this place! Lora is a kind and wonderful teacher…read more The environment is low key and she makes it easy and fun to learn to dance. I get very nervous about how I am dancing and if something feels right and I love that she takes things step by step. She gives you enough moves to be excited for the next, without overwhelming you. I have taken classes with other instructors and for me, no one competes. This place is incredible, the price is amazing in comparison to other dance studios and she really makes you feel like you are a part of her family.

I love the Pole fitness classes they offer! The environment is welcoming and the teachers are…read moreawesome! Annie is super knowledgeable and has helped me feel comfortable and confident. Highly recommend!

This group is passable as amateur symphonies go. As you would expect, the strings run into…read moretechnical problems with difficult pieces, and overall they're not tight: the sections seem oblivious of each other at times. Most of the principals are very good, and the conductor does a nice job. At intermission, there are no refreshments available free or for purchase. Other community orchestras enlist local high school groups to sell refreshments as a fundraiser, which is nice, but the Salem Phil has nothing. The audience is sparse, which is not surprising: they put on performances on both Friday and Saturday nights (a mistake) and tickets are pricey for the quality of the performance. And my understanding is that the players are not only unpaid, they don't even get free tickets to share with family members (which helps explain why the audience is so small) and the Board doesn't even honor them with an annual thank-you dinner (all standard stuff with amateur groups). I'm sure that they would attract better musicians if they treated their players better.

Very nice performance last night of Copland, An Outdoor Overture and Lincoln Portrait as well as…read moreBeethoven's Fifth. Not the greatest I've ever heard; could use some passion in the performance as well as better command of the music in some quarters of the orchestra. Nevertheless, happy with the experience.

My 11 year old son and I have taken many art classes from Dena. She does an amazing job helping…read moreeveryone to feel welcome in the class. She encourages you to personalize each painting with your own style. Each painting looks very much like hers, but with your personal touches. We always walk away feeling like we created a masterpiece. She is always very patient and encouraging to my son. This was his first experience with painting. She helped him to build his confidence in both his painting and in himself outside of painting. We really enjoy painting with Dena. We will continue to participate in her classes. We have created an amazing art space full of great memories at home.

Dena is such an incredible artist and an amazing instructor to those of us who have never painted…read more(and those that have)! My friend and I attended one of her classes at Firesteed Cellars in Rickreall. It was so fun and the camaraderie she creates with the students makes you feel right at home! We had a blast and now I can't wait for her private party she will be doing for me soon!

Adorable! I meant to come in with kids to support local business and yesterday had a doordash pick…read moreup. I was so impressed by the decor nostalgia, and to learn the games are mostly a quarter to fifty cents. Decent menu and prices (pizza dough nothing to write home about but sauce has some Italian spice to it). Beers and ciders for adults. Fun music playing, 90s cartoons on the TV, super friendly staff. Will definitely be a place for longer hangs or just to pop in with two bucks on errand days. Doesn't hurt that New Morning and Dreameries are near by to round out the day.

Good little set up. Simple layout, food, adult beverages, drinks l for the kiddos and retro quarter…read moregaming!

This arcade is fantastic for a small town! Kept my grandkids entertained for hours! So many games…read moreto pick from! They don't charge you to come in the door which we love! The owners are beyond sweet, friendly and so pleasant giving and just want to please you as the customer! No complaints from us! Thank you so much!!

My Grandkids love it! I'm so happy to have fun stuff for them to do so close to home.read more

This years Con was held at Double Tree, Lloyd Center. 1000 Northeast Multnomah Street, Portland, OR…read more97232 1. the hotel was great, friendly with uber comfy rooms. 2. The classes& seminars ROCKED 3. The vendors area is growing nicely, but still needs more! All in all this was a GREAT 3rd year convention in a perfect location. A must attend for the home haunter, local pro & anyone with a interest in performance art.