The Portside is Rockin'

Tonight at the Portside students from the Performance Workshop are jamming out, playing their favorite songs with Instructor Angelo Fusco. Every Thursday Angelo holds the workshop which combines students from all classes and teaches them how to perform together. Angelo is always looking for students who are interested in performing in a band or who just like playing with other talented musicians.

The Golden Goose at the Portside Arts Center

Family's and friends gathered to the Portside to see their little rising stars. The stage was set and the excited, nervous acting students gathered themselves and came onto the stage to perform their play The Golden Goose. Teacher Heather Allen was so proud of her students as they performed a delightful Grimmm's Fairytale in which a naive young man is rewarded for his kindness and generousity to a stranger.

Yoga at the Portside

Our first Yoga class was great. Instructor Jeff Palmer actually got a round of applause after the class, everyone was very pleased with their experience. It was so relaxing and energising at the same time. There was a faint scent of incense in the air with the ambiance of candles placed around the room. These classes will be ongoing every Tuesday from 6-7 and 7:30-8:30. Yoga mats can be purchased at the center for $8.00. We may start an afternoon class also according to demand.

Here we are getting ready for our show. Heather Allen Acting instructor gets kids ready with a dress rehearsal tonight in preparation for their production of The Golden Goose. Classes start again April 28th. Must be registered by April 21st.

Jeff Kilpatrick Book Signing March 27th

Jeff Kilpatrick drew a crowd of family, friends and community supporters at his book release/ signing party at Holly Name on March 27th. Many people left with copies of his book "Sketches of Fishtown Vol. 2." and lucky raffle winners got to take home singed original drawings featured in his new book. There was good food, beer, sweets, music, dancing and a good time. The Portside Arts Center has been very fortunate to have Jeff Kilpatrick volunteer teaching the Cartoon Character Creation classes for over two years. His next class starts on Monday April 12th, from 4:00-5:30 for four weeks. Call to sign up now!!

Fun With Drums Class Starts April 12th!!!

The drum students were thrilled to see one of there favorite drummers Erik "Booty" Green play for them at their last class on March 29th. Erik showed off his drum playing talents and the kids were psyched to bring home autographed drum pads. Sign up now to participate in the next Fun With Drums Class taught by Tyrel McCoy starting April 12th, from 6:00-7:15 for five weeks.

Guitar and Instrument Workshop Taught By Angelo Fusco

Here are the community children enjoying themselves at their music class at the Portside Art's Center with music director Angelo Fusco. The children had a chance to experience a variety of musical instruments such as; guitar, keyboard and drums. Here at the Portside the music classes run on a five week cycle every Thursday from 6:45 to 8:00. The next five week cycle will start April 8th with a Songwriting class. Anyone desiring to create original
compositions. Easy methods on how to start, write and finish your own songs. The main focus will be on Words, Music, Methods, Collaboration, and Judgment. No musical backround necessary. Class is limited, starts tomorrow CALL NOW!!!