From Our Artistic Director
2010 is coming to a close. And it has been an amazing year! You came to see our shows in record numbers, we staged the exquisite High Art to rave reviews, and saw demand for our education program reach new heights. We were also honored to appear at events on behalf of companies like Cirque du Soleil and Intel, and in support of local nonprofits Girls Inc, Cascade AIDS Project, Work for Art, to name a few.
Part of the magic in our aerial artistry is making something difficult look like it's easy, effortless. As fans and loyal newsletter readers, you know that we are proud to do the hard work it takes to bring you the artistry and programming we offer to the community.
We'd like to ask if you'd do something pretty easy in return:
make an end of year donation to Pendulum.
Your tax deductible contribution now will help us:
- keep our tuition among the lowest in the area
- create a scholarship fund so that we can accept any child who want to be in our classes
- stage upcoming public performances in Portland
- create a fund for touring that will allow us to share High Art with people across the US.
Pendulum is part of the Oregon Cultural Trust's Matching Gift Tax Credit program. Simply make a contribution to Pendulum now, then make a matching gift to the Cultural Trust and claim your entire Trust contribution as a tax credit. You give twice but it only costs you once ... and you double your support of Oregon culture!
True to form, we've packed this newsletter with information on upcoming Winter/Spring programming and 2011's Summer Intensive. So read on and join us for more high-flying antics in 2011.
I send you all wishes for a safe, inspiring and abundant New Year.
Suzanne Kenney, Artistic Director
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Education Update
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Pendulum's Education Program Featured in the Oregonian
Photo: Brian Feulner/The Oregonian
Enjoy this wonderful profile on Pendulum and our decade's worth of educating and inspiring local youth. It appeared in the Metro section of the Oregonian on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Be sure to watch the video too.
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Enrollment Now Open for Winter 2011 Classes
Sign up now for our Winter term, including the next aerial fitness and conditioning class for adults and the well loved open aerial and contortion classes for youth.
First Session for adults starts January 6 and for youth on January 29. Visit our website for more information about the class and to register.
______________________________________________ The Summer Intensive Returns June 27 - July 9, 2011
Pendulum is delighted to welcome back popular Guest Coaches Nicole Pearson and Jamie Frith for the 2011 Summer Intensive program.
We are accepting applications and registration now. Contact Suzanne for more details and to get a jump on your plans for the summer. |
Performance Update
Apprentices & recreational students perform at FAIS' Holiday Market.
Pendulum Announces Two Spring Events
This spring, Pendulum will once again be holding it's popular Community Day and Student Showcase on April 17, 2011. The following weekend join us for "In the Studio" featuring new works from our core company members and some favorite repertory piece. Stay tuned for more details.
We are delighted to be appearing at upcoming events for Web Trends and the American Cancer Society early in the New Year. Information on all upcoming events and event entertainment offerings are on our website.
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Pendulum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen the arts community by collaborating with diverse artists from around the globe, to expose the public to a unique form of moving art through live performance, and to enrich the global community by inspiring and educating youth.
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