It was very nice to see a puppet show after decades. The puppets were made differently than the…read moreones I watched as a kid back in India. The artists were awesome with and great voices. The kids seemed to have enjoyed the real life interactions with the artists.

Customer Service is the best…read more We showed up the day after we had tickets by mistake of course They accommodate us It was so kind

If you're looking for a fun and inviting place to learn how to dance/explore performing arts…read more/sharpen your skills, look no further! I'm writing this review as a mama of two littles who took multiple classes at RPA... and as a current dancer in the adult classes as well. From the moment we walked through RPA's doors the whole studio made us feel welcome and like family. I can't tell you how kind and down to earth the entire studio is. I've had the pleasure of taking classes with just about every teacher and they are all extremely talented and easy to learn from. Annie (the owner) is who I have spent the most time with and she is wildly talented and such a great teacher. She is really good at meeting every person where they're at and taking them where they want to be... all at the same time. She equally makes learning fun while challenging you. Josh's choreography is continually breathtaking and tells a story! I learned so much from him and gained confidence from his teaching in just a year. Sarah, on top of being an amazing tapper, has a fun and infectious personality you can't help but love! Her classes are such a joy to be in. Vanda is warm and inviting. I love that she choreographs hip hop to the lyrics-- making it that much more of an immersive experience. Another thing-- these adult dance classes are truly all levels, all experiences, all ages, all genders. It's a "come as you are" experience and it's really quite special. I am so grateful to have found such a warm home to enjoy the arts. And if you're looking for one... come on in!

We have had a wonderful experience in this preschool and would highly recommend it! Our younger…read morechild will be attending in the future! The teachers are super passionate about what they do!

We've been involved with Shoestring for 2 years now and are very thankful to have a local community…read moretheater group. My oldest daughter was in The Sound of Music the summer before last and both my daughters were in Willy Wonka this past summer. What a great local resource that, for some unknown reason took me too long to discover after moving here 6 years ago! I've met some really nice and talented people from the local community and beyond. Shoestring doesn't have it's own facility so it can be a bit costly to put on performances, but they do a nice job at the St. Helens HS and, more recently, at the new Scappoose HS auditorium. I recently volunteered and was elected to serve as the Secretary on the Board and am hoping to see some more community support for this group and the arts in this community in general so I don't have to always go to Portland to scratch that itch. While my talents don't lie in acting, dancing, doing anything backstage, etc, I love watching! Through my kids' involvement with Shoestring, I also found that I enjoy taking tickets and manning concessions, probably because I enjoy meeting and talking to people. We are lucky to have this in our area!

From the owner: The ShoeString Community Players has been producing plays and other performances in Columbia County…read morefor over 30 years. Formed from a dedicated group of "Reader's Theater" performers, SSCP was officially founded in 1982. The first production was Brigadoon, performed at the St. Helens High School Olmscheid Auditorium. SSCP has consistently produced productions and performances since that time, tapping into the rich and "undiscovered" talent Columbia County and its surrounding areas have to offer. We perform Revues, Musicals, Dramas, Comedies, Children's Theater, and any other type of production that captures the attention of the community.

Wow, it's our 4th Cirque du Soleil show under the big top here in Portland, and I'd rank this…read moresecond on the list...steam punk! Fun, exciting and brought our kids to experience this live. Favorites was the trampoline act and the tumblers! Food was outrageously over priced, hence the one star lost, I mean $12 for popcorn? Still the acts were top notch, beautiful set pieces and scenery, and the artistry of the acts was phenomenal! And yes, the big top is air conditioned!

What an incredible, inspirational, JAW-DROPPING show under the big tent last night…read more As adults, we so rarely find a chance to feel like a kid again. To feel amazed, completely wowed, and like you are part of something magical. It's practically impossible to capture a moment or an experience that will give us those elements, but Cirque du Soleil exquisitely delivered with their newest show, "Kurios". It's the ultimate vaudevillian fantasy. From elaborate steampunk-inspired stage setups, to beautiful acrobatics, to the absolutely killer band providing the live soundtrack to the show, it's HANDS DOWN the best Cirque I've ever seen. It reminded me of a true old school circus--the Cirque shows that I've seen in years past have always been great, but it was such a treat to see the company revert back to a show that captures the heart of the circus. Highlights of the show for me: the French woman as the lead singer of the show's band (gorgeous and talented), our killer seats front and center (more on that shortly), and the ultra handsome juggler in his solo act. The golden lining to this evening--we won tickets to the VIP experience. WHAT A TREAT. An open bar and gourmet food served up in a very stylish, comfortable setting. Glass of Prosecco as you walk in? Yes please. Antipasti in fried salami cups, and maybe some grilled oysters tucked under an herbed Parmesan crust? That'll do. Creme brûlée and a glass of Sauvignon blanc at intermission? You betcha. I had an ear-to-ear grin on my face all night. Thanks for making me feel like a kid again......well, a big kid with access to an open bar.

Charming through and through. I now am looking forward to seeing another film here…read more They host the Star Wars Holiday Special annually which really needs to be experienced with an audience so you can suffer together. It proves drugs were prevalent in the 70s. It was a sold out show yet we still got good seats. Concessions were super efficient and thanks for having ice and a reusable cup! For those of us who don't drink beer - it's appreciated.... seriously, I just want a coke with a ton of ice to go with my popcorn. Their popcorn is pretty awesome!

Saw Terminator 2 with my youngest daughter for Father's Day, such a cool venue…read more All the guys working concessions were nice, the theater looks awesome, and the pizza was good.

An amazing experience... A must do !…read moreThe auditorium is wonderful and comfortable. Can't wait to go again.

Received an invite to the Vancouver Symphony and a group of 4 of us decided to attend…read more The Vancouver Symphony has been around for 39 years and their Spanish conductor, Salvador Brotons, has been leading them for 27 seasons. They keep their costs low and they currently hold performances at Skyview Concert Hall (@Skyview High School). Ticket prices range from $10-50 and there was plenty of free parking. We attended the VSO Pop Series: Adventures in Film & Fantasy. Thus, the song selections included: Lord of the Rings, Back to the Future, video games and more. I was thrilled to see the audience filled with children of all ages. The ticket prices allow for an affordable experience for a family. In addition, they provided imagery on screens from the movies, which kept the young ones in the audience captivated. Their performance exceeded my expectations and I look forward to attending more performances.

Diane Schuur concert was the worst yet of the Bravo promotions, Schuur was great as always but the…read moreseating was terrible not to mention the extreme disarray in the entire organization of this event. Taking tickets at the door seemed a real feat, total chaos over where we'd sit, finally got two tickets from a good samaritan who also commented on the needless runaround for seating. Cheap metal chairs don't add to your experience, but they certainly take away a lot of the attendance value. All in all, the Bravo promoters seem way too invested in their own notion of what is acceptable business practice at such Jazz events, we won't go again just because the money spent is above the quality of service.

From the owner: Bravo! Concerts Northwest is a 501c3 nonprofit arts organization. We produce and present live…read moreconcerts, arts events and education programs in Portland, Oregon and the Southwest Washington region. These include the Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival, Bravo! Vancouver Concert Series, Music At The Madeleine Series and other arts and education events. The concert series features the 40-voice Bravo! Northwest Chorale, Northwest Chamber Orchestra and guest artists, led by conductors Michael Kissinger and Maria Manzo. The Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival is "...the largest festival of its kind in the Northwest..." (KATU 2 ABC TV, Portland, OR) and features internationally acclaimed Grammy-winning jazz and blues artists, wine, fine art and local restaurants.