K k MAY 2017 K g VOL. 29 #5 H WOWHALL.ORGk in the many venues of Barranco and downtown Lima. At music festivals and college campus cele- brations they shared the stage with well-known Peruvian bands such as: La Sarita, Bareto, La Mente, Sabor y Control, Vieja Skina, etc. Calling them, “One of the more impressive of these groups,” Afropop Worldwide reports, “La Inedita plays a combination of Chicha, a style of cumbia influ- enced surf-rock and psychedelia that was popular in the 70’s, as well as dancehall/reggae burners, that is all topped off by rapid fire Spanish rapping/singing in a style somewhat reminiscent of reggae- ton. The group’s blend is made more impressive by their evident instrumental talent; the guitar solos sting and bite, the rapper can really flow, the rhythm section is able to generate both genuinely threatening intensity and a dance floor filling groove (and often both at the same time).” LA INEDITA CONQUERS THE WORLD La Inedita recently released On Friday, May 26, the CCPA rapping and Chicha (a Peruvian ing on their cumbia or reggae roots jam session, however, the idea of their album Chichamuffin, which and KRVM’s Sounds Global cumbia style). these guys are the leaders of Peru’s blending different styles to come is available to listen to online as proudly welcome La Inedita. “La Inedita: Leaders of the new urban underground.” up with a musical fusion was pres- well as to download for free on La Inedita is a Peruvian band Peruvian urban cumbia,” proclaims Finding each other through an ent. They came up with what they their website: www.lainedita.com. that formed in Lima in 2010. What Latino Life / UK. “Direct from Internet network, the band mem- call Chichamuffin – a mix of Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 makes this band so unique is the the barrio of La Victoria, Lima... bers first got together just to jam Chicha with ragamuffin. at the door. Doors open at 8:00 music mix of dancehall, hip-hop, La Inedita are tough! Often draw- and have fun. From their very first Soon La Inedita began to play pm and showtime is 9:00. H INSIDE THIS ISSUE WORKSHOPS FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS P2 CCPA ANNUAL MEETING REPORT P3 ODDISEE P4 H ECSTATIC DANCE BENEFIT P4 WILLAMETTE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BENEFIT P4 FRAMEWORKS P4 SPROUT CITY’S BATTLE OF THE BANDS P5 WOW WELLNESS COLLECTIVE GATHERING P5 DOC MARTIN P6 H COM TRUISE & CLARK P6 LARRY JUNE P6 H ALL HAIL THE YETI P7 CASHMERE CAT P7 PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Permit No. 303 No. Permit Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, Nonprofit Organization THE WOODSMEN OF THE WORLD: THEIR HISTORY AND THEIR HALL Mother’s Day Square Dance & Party! – immediately follow- A historic exhibit on display during the month of May ing the reception Exhibit Reception, Presentation and Tour Sunday, May 14th | 5:00-7:00pm Sunday, May 14th | 2:00-5:00pm Following the exhibit reception will be a special Mother’s In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Community Day Square Dance starting at 5:00 pm! Gossamer String Band Center for the Performing Arts proudly presents their annual – featuring members of Lake Toba, The Fillmore Girls and historic exhibit on display for the month of May. Come view Breakers Yard -- will play tunes for the square dance with calling historic photographs, posters and signs and learn about the by Brandon Olszewski (Eugene). Free; suggested donation $5. Woodmen of the World Hall and its rich history of serving as a The Community Center for the Performing Arts is the stew- community gathering place. ardship organization for the historic Woodmen of the World Join us on Sunday, May 14 (Mother’s Day) for a special Hall located at 291 West 8th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon (corner of RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Community Center for the Arts Performing 291 West 8th 97401 OR. Eugene, exhibit reception. Local historic preservation consultant and 8th and Lincoln). For information regarding donation of archival CCPA member Jonathan Pincus will give a historic talk and material or historic preservation efforts at the W.O.W. Hall building tour starting at 3:00pm. Refreshments provided. please contact Jonathan Pincus at [email protected]. H K k Community Center for the Performing Arts 2017-2018 Approved Budget Budget: Revenue 2017-201 Payroll Concession Operating Grants Capital Contributed Income - Memberships Donations Production Other Income - Classes, Poster Service, Newsletter, service charge The Community Center for the Gross Event Revenue WOW HALL NOTES Performing Arts is located in the COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2017-2018 APPROVED BUDGETCommunity Center for the Performing Arts Historic Woodmen of the World Hall (W.O.W. Hall), 291 W 8th, Eugene, Or 97401, (541)687-2746, info@ 2017-2018 Approved Budget wowhall.org, www.wowhall.org, Box office hours Mon-Fri Noon-6:00 PM. Printed monthly by Western Oregon Webpress, Circulation 3,800, General Support made possible by a grant from Lane Arts Council with support 101,250 Budget: Revenue from City of Eugene Cultural Services Division, Copyright 2017 All rights reserved Notes Staff: Copy Editor & Advertising Representative - Bob Fennessy, Layout & Design - James Bateman CCPA Staff: Programming 200,000 2017-201 Coordinator - Megan Brezovar, Membership Coordinator & Publicist - Bob Fennessy, Asst Stage Manager - INCOME Davis Koier, Office Managers - Ross Shuber, Zac Townsend, Bookkeeper - Melissa Swan, Volunteer Coordinator 300,268 105,220 - Laura Farrelly, House Managers - Sam Harmon, Jaley Osuna Concessions Managers - Angela Lees, Shawn EXPENSES Concession Lynch, Kambra Morris-Mitzner Custodian - Daniel Noall, Eric Herz, Lighting Director - Cody Owen, Volunteer Payroll Grants Staff: Zac Townsend, Dan Wathen, Art Gallery Director - Sam Harmon, Poster Distribution - WOW Hall Poster 405,000 Crew, CCPA Board of Directors: Chair: Aaron Dietrich, Vice Chair: Mike Janes, Treasurer: Jon Silvermoon, Operating 45,430 Contributed Income - Memberships Donations Members: Marjorie Bridges, Jordan Cogburn, Hannah Finley, Marlene Monette, Jim Showker, Daylon Sloan 136,452 Capital 71,040 Other Income - Classes, Poster Service, Newsletter, service charge Gross Event Revenue 91,220 Production Budget: Expenses 101,250 PROFESSIONAL2017-201 DEVELOPMENT 200,000 105,220 WORKSHOPS300,268 FOR PERFORMING 405,000ARTISTS LANE ARTS COUNCIL’S 2017 SPRING WORKSHOP SERIES 45,430 71,040 Lane Arts Council, in partnership with the City136,452 of Eugene Cultural Building a presence and navi- Services Division and University of Oregon School of Music and Dance, gating the process of getting into is excited to announce the Spring Workshop Series for Performing a venue can seem daunting. This 91,220 Budget: Expenses Artists. Lane Arts Council’s professional development workshop series workshop will help you better is offered each quarter, but this will be the first series to address rele- understand2017-201 the ins and outs of vant, timely topics designed specifically for performing artists. developing professional relation- The 2017 Spring Workshops for Performing Artists: ships, negotiating contracts, and booking yourself or your group at venues of all sizes. Hear directly Guerilla Promotion to Crafting and from a panel of local experts from Build Your Audience Communicating the WOW Hall, HiFi Music Hall, Hult Center for the Performing Friday, May 5th | 1:00-3:00 Your Brand Arts, and John G. Shedd Institute PM | WOW Hall Friday, May 19th | 1:00-3:00 for the Arts. Turn yourself into a promo- PM | WOW Hall All workshops are held at the tional powerhouse to fuel your Developing a strong brand is WOW Hall / Community Center artistic practice. With overwhelm- key to making your promotion for the Performing Arts. ing diversity of artists and plat- efficient and effective, whether it Participants may sign up for an forms, it seems harder than ever be as an individual artist, ensem- individual workshop for $20, or to distinguish yourself and build ble, or business. Learn what it attend the full series for a dis- an audience. Take a deep dive takes to build an authentic brand counted price of $50. To register, into everything you need to know that tells your unique story, visit: lanearts.org/workshops to stand out in the crowded enter- defines your purpose, and propels This workshop series is pre- tainment and media landscape. you forward. Led by artist, sented in partnership with the Learn essentials of creating con- author, and arts advocate, Vicki City of Eugene Cultural Services tent to grow your audience, media Amorose, this workshop will fea- Division and the University of relations, and outreach advice ture a panel of local performing Oregon School of Music and that will get people to your per- artists which include Halie Loren, Dance. A special thank you to formances and press in the public, Tim McLaughlin, Tony Glausi, title sponsor Pacific Continental and how to create an artistic com- and Thaddeus Moore of Sprout Bank. munity that benefits all. The City Studios. Lane Arts Council is a non- workshop will include case studies profit organization that works to on successful northwest perform- cultivate strong and creative arts ing artists and how they continue Venue Booking communities throughout Lane to break the mold. and Contracts County. They provide high-qual- Presented by Rich Hobby, Friday, June 2 | 1:00-2:30 PM ity arts experiences, engaging Marketing and Public Relations | WOW Hall people of all ages in arts educa- Director, Hult Center for the Networking Reception at 2:30 tion, and encouraging artistic Performing Arts. PM downstairs endeavors. H 2 MAY 2017 WOW HALL NOTES FIND US ONLINE: WWW.WOWHALL.ORG applied for were actually awarded. The budget was approved. Next up was the Public Comments section. Many in the CCPA ANNUAL MEETING REPORT audience voiced a desire for more By Bob Fennessy Staff Area Reports: Quinn XCII, Watsky and What of the ten previous years had opportunities for local acts to play The Community Center for the Concessions managers Angela So Not.