**7-21-14–The HIGHLY PRAISED Gospel Music Trio, 1SPIRIT, will perform for you, and they TRAVEL WIDELY.  http://www.elderaudience.com/1spirit-southern-gospel-music/

**7-21-14–How about some FLAMENCO dancers?? PORTLAND FLAMENCO EVENTS will entertain you with the Spanish art of FLAMENCO dance. Portland area.  http://www.elderaudience.com/portland-flamenco-events/

**7-21-14–JOHN CANNON says of himself, “I’m “un-young and un-pretty“, but I’m the real deal, riding my own horses (Jake & Gus) in the back-country where I am grateful, seeing our nation’s beautiful land!” Invite JOHN to bring you his SMOOTH COUNTRY BLUES–WONDERFUL CLASSIC country songs, some current, and a couple originals from his own CD. He accompanies himself on rhythm guitar and has background pre-recorded instrumentals. JOHN gets super reviews, and he travels! http://www.elderaudience.com/smooth-country-blues-with-john-cannon/

**7-21-14–This looks interesting! EXPRESSIVE AWAKENINGS is an innovative program that combines Storytelling, Theater, Art and Creative Writing for seniors and those with disabilities. Founder and lead consultant KIEL MOSES presents interactive sessions at Portland Metro area senior facilities to unlock partipants’ “personal wisdom and creative voice”. http://www.elderaudience.com/kiel-moses-expressive-awakenings/

**7-21-14–KAYCHERI RAPPAPORT offers “Gentle Ways to Fitness”-Movement classes and presentations that is fun and suitable for ALL fitness levels.  She’s a professional actress and dancer and a senior herself! Learn more:  http://www.elderaudience.com/gentle-fitness-kaycheri-rappaport/

**7-21-14—Think of CRAIG BROWN if you need a PARTY HOST or DJ! WHATEVER THE OCCASION, he’ll provide Props and Costumes, involve Residents and Staff, play Music, and organize Line dances or Table activities! CRAIG can do GAME SHOWS, KARAOKE, etc., and will work with your theme. He ALSO wants me to let you know that he rents JUKE BOXES and PHOTO BOOTHS! CRAIG BROWN
travels WIDELY throughout the Northwest.  http://www.elderaudience.com/high-fidelity-entertainment-craig-brown/

**7-21-14–I am so gratified that extraordinary talents (and such a nice man) like MITCH HIDER has been listed on ElderAudience for several years! He is a delightful VAUDEVILLE style performer who is ALSO a CHAMPIONSHIP WHISTLER and Historian of Whistling. MITCH was the 1982 Whistling Competition Grand Champion and is in the National Whistlers Hall of Fame. MITCH also SINGS, YODELS and “scats”; he does standards, jazz, show tunes, sacred, western, novelty, international and more. He does opera parody and a humorous magic show. He plays ukulele, harmonica, drums and other novelty instruments. He uses a table of hats and props. He once whistled with “Bertha the Harmonica-Playing Elephant”! What more is there??!! MITCH is based in Eugene but travels WIDELY!  http://www.elderaudience.com/mitch-hider-whistler/

**7-21-14–REMINDER to see “The Art of Dr. Suess”–Celebrating the life and art of Theodor Seuss Geisel, at the WORLD FORESTRY CENTER’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM. Exhibit runs THROUGH Aug 17, and chronicles his life and career with a focus on the common artistic links throughout his nearly 70 years of creativity. View Seuss’s classic illustration art from The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, Yertle the Turtle, and The Lorax, as well as early magazine covers,advertising pieces, war commentary, his whimsical unorthodox taxidermy, and an amazing assortment of larger-than-life bronze sculptures! Senior Admission to the Discovery Museum is $8, and Group Rates available with pre-registration. Call (503)488-2147. PLUS!! First Wednesday of each month visit the DISCOVERY MUSEUM for only $3. http://www.worldforestry.org  http://www.elderaudience.com/world-forestry-center/

**7-21-14–BELTAINE is a group that TRAVELS THROUGHOUT PORTLAND AND MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY, bringing you the sounds of HAMMERED DULCIMERS, guitar, accordion, flute and other instruments.You’ll hear American Traditional and Folk, Blues, English, Irish and Scottish music, plus sing-along tunes! They can do DUO to QUINTET, based on your budget and theme. “Music to get your toes tappin’! Learn more:  http://www.elderaudience.com/hammered-dulcimers-with-beltaine/

**7-21-14–ELIZABETH WISLER plays a special Roland Fr7xV ACCORDION which along with her backing sound module, creates a ONE-PERSON BAND. Hear sounds of tenor sax, strings, bass, guitar, organ, piano, flute, and mandolin in addition to the accordion!  She has a BIG REPERTOIRE suitable  for almost ANY OCCASION. Listen to some of the MANY samples in her listing.  Contact ELIZABETH WISLER for a program: http://www.elderaudience.com/elizabeth-wisler-music-around-the-world/

**7-21-14–Highly Praised MIKE SANDS is a Folk Music Specialist who has been singing and playing music for more than 60 years! His repertoire includes familiar songs like “Tom Dooley” and “The MTA Song” by The Kington Trio, “Leaving on a Jet Plane” by Peter, Paul & Mary. “Early Morning Rain” by Gordon Lightfoot, and “Blowing in the Wind” by Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. MIKE says “My programs are intended to be both educational and entertaining”. Read more about him (including the super testimonials) and ask him to perform for you:  http://www.elderaudience.com/mike-sands-folk-music-specialist/

**7-21-14–Have you seen the dramatic photo of Classical/Flamenco Guitarist JAMES MANUELE? He performs a wide variety of music, from Classical to Movie themes, Spanish, Romantic and more. He ALSO shares his instrument collection and enjoys discussing the composers and the history of their music. He has a lot of samples at his listing. JAMES MANUELE is available to travel too. http://www.elderaudience.com/james-manuele/

**7-21-14–Invite Tom McCarley and Jane Nash to bring their popular “FUN WITH TOM AND JANE” Arts and Crafts activities to your senior facility. Jenn at Regency Park wrote: “Don’t fail to contact them…I had residents participate that I could NEVER get to do art!”  Learn more:  http://www.elderaudience.com/fun-with-tom-and-jane/

**7-21-14–ANOTHER CONTEST!! Win a FREE PROGRAM at your facility or location! Enter my latest CONTEST DRAWING for FREE ENTERTAINMENT by “TUXEDO MAN” ROB WALKER, a top solo vocal entertainer with more than 20 years experience performing for senior audiences. ROB’S vast repertoire ranges from Jazz Standards to Country/Western, Christmas, Patriotic, Irish, Gospel, 50′s-60′s,  http://www.elderaudience.com/tuxedoman-robert-walker/  THIS CONTEST IS OPEN TO SENIORS AND SENIOR FACILITIES IN PORTLAND/VANCOUVER, MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND LINCOLN CITY ON THE COAST. Deadline is FRIDAY, AUG 1. To enter, please send to pam@elderaudience.com   1) your name; 2) phone number; 3) your location; and 4) mention TUXEDO MAN ROB WALKER (I will be running several contests in the coming months and want to keep them all straight) I will notify the winner and connect you to ROB WALKER to redeem your free program. Date and time of the program will depend on ROB’S availability.

**7-21-14–The WINNER of the contest for a free program by Sinatra Tribute artist and trumpet player CHUCK PAR-DUE is Corbin B. of Farmington Square in Beaverton! Coincidentally, I just received this glowing testimonial about CHUCK and his wife CHERYL MORRIS, who sings with him, from the Farmington Square facility in Gresham! Here is what their activity director, Allison, wrote: “Wow! Our residents LOVED Chuck Par Due and his lovely wife Cheryl. They sang some wonderful Big Band era songs and our residents are still talking about it!!” Learn more about CHUCK PAR-DUE and invite him to entertain you:  http://www.elderaudience.com/chuck-par-due-singer-and-trumpet/

**7-20-14–A reader sent me this piece of news! Come to the 6th ANNUAL SLAVIC CULTURE FESTIVAL on SAT JULY 26 from 10 am to 10pm, at Portland’s Lents Park (SE 92nd and Holgate). Admission is FREE, and features entertainment, traditional food, prizes, and more! Info at http://www.slavicfestivalportland.com (503)332-2798.

**7-20-14–ANOTHER NEW LISTING! Carrie Rambo and Bill French make up THE UPTOWNERS, a duo that specializes in “The Great American Songbook”–Carrie sings tunes from the 1920′s though the 1960′s, accompanied by jazz piano player Bill French. You’ll hear songs by Rogers & Hart, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and others. THE UPTOWNERS have a very large repertoire (you’ll see a long list of song titles at their listing–and it’s just a fraction), and they have put together a special Christmas Holiday program too. Their schedule is flexible, and they TRAVEL! Be sure to listen to the terrific song sample at their listing, then contact for a program:  http://www.elderaudience.com/the-uptowners-your-great-american-songbook-duo/

**7-20-14–Presenter SIG UNANDER is now offering yet another fascinating program–this one is about WASPs, the first American women military pilots in history! Sig Unander, Jr. is an author and speaker who tells the story of this distinctive organization with rare period photographs and profiles of individual WASPs, including Portland’s remarkable Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese-American woman pilot, who died completing a dangerous fighter plane ferry mission. Lee was one of 38 WASPs who lost their lives while serving their country in World War II. Read more about SIG UNANDER and contact him to present for you:  http:// www.elderaudience.com/sig-unander-speaker/

**7-20-14–Pleased to announced a NEW LISTING, for musician KEIKO TWISS, who plays the Koto, a traditional Japanese Stringed instrument! Do yourself a favor and check out the lovely sample (accompanied by beautiful images) at her listing. Along with performing on the Koto, KEIKO enjoys interacting with the audience and discussing the instrument and its history. She is available in the Portland/Vancouver area, and will consider traveling if her mileage is reimbursed. http://www.elderaudience.com/keiko-twiss-on-koto/

**7-20-14–HURRY! Just learned about a special $10 ticket offer to attend Chamber Music Northwest’s “Wind Extravaganza” concert on TH JULY 24 at 8pm at Reed College’s Kaul Auditorium, 3203 SE Woodstock in Portland. This is a savings of $20-45! Hear Mozart’s Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major (which Mozart himself once called his greatest work), and works by Charles Gounod and John Steinmetz. To purchase these special tickets, enter discount code WINDS at checkout online: https://cmnw.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0Fd000000PRcGzEAL

**7-20-14–Peruvian Dancer LUCIANA PROANO invites you to celebrate Peruvian Independence Day on MON JULY 28 with Peruvian Music, Dance, Food and Drink! WHERE: Andina Peruvian Restaurant 1314 NW Glisan in Portland.  Show begins at 6:45pm. $20 cover per person. Call for reservations (503)228-9535. ALSO, Invite LUCIANA PROANO to bring her Peruvian Dance, Music and Gorgeous handmade costumes to YOUR facility or event:  http://www.elderaudience.com/luciana-proano-peruvian-performer/

**7-20-14–Yes, I know it still summer, but as you look ahead to the winter months…plan to attend NW SENIOR THEATRE’S WINTER 2014 show, “HOLIDAY MEMORIES” that runs Wed through Sat Nov 19-22 at 2pm, at SW Portland’s Alpenrose Dairy Opera House. The popular senior cast offers an afternoon of music, dancing, comedy and merriment! Learn more:  http://www.elderaudience.com/northwest-senior-theatre/

**7-14-14–Are you familiar with KEIKO MATSUO? She plays Lever Harp, also known as a Celtic Harp. She has a broad repertoire: Classical, Celtic, Jazz, and even pops! Originally from Japan, Keiko has a music degree from the US, and for years she has played harp as a volunteer at Providence Hospital.  Keiko’s soothing harp music is especially suitable for mealtimes or as background accompaniment for your social events, including holidays! She TRAVELS, and she can team up with a Flutist for your special events, Chistmas and other holidays.  http://www.elderaudience.com/keiko-matsuo-lever-harp/

**7-14-14–Mark your calendars to attend a lively Cabaret style program, “You Do Speak English, Don’t You?” with Music, Dance & Accordion presented by GREAT HOUSE OF MUSIC’S Mark and Helena Greathouse on Saturday, September 13 at 10:45 am (doors open & refreshments served at 10:00 am). LOCATION: Beaverton History Center, 12412 SW Broadway in Beaverton. Suggested donation $ 2 for the Beaverton Historical Society can be paid at the door. Learn more about GREAT HOUSE OF MUSIC, who will entertain at YOUR facility or event: http://www.elderaudience.com/great-house-of-music/

**7-14-14–CHERYL SIMMERMAN can bring her KARAOKE machine with her if you like! She has a truly lovely SINGING voice, and she also plays the FLUTE. Whether it’s OLDIES, SINGALONGS or SACRED music, CHERYL gets many fantastic reviews. Be sure to check out her music samples too. http://www.elderaudience.com/cherylls-sing-alongs-and-more/

**7-14-14–RICK MEYERS presents his OLD TIME MUSIC SHOW, featuring singalongs and lesser-known instruments like SPOONS and MUSICAL SAW along with BANJO and GUITAR. He can work in small groups and travel room to room. He is also a trained therapeutic music specialist, and he TRAVELS WIDELY! Be sure to check out some of RICK’S fun musical samples. http://www.elderaudience.com/rick-meyers/

**7-14-14–The MELLOW TONES Duo, whose pic is shown in one of the sidebar “Click-through” ads on the right side of ElderAudience.com, have added some youtube videos of Luke Moore (1/2 of the Duo) singing some 60′s favorites made famous by Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra–”I Left My heart in San Francisco”, “My Way”, and “New York, New York”. Check out the MELLOW TONES’ listing and invite them to entertain you:  http://www.elderaudience.com/the-mellow-tones-singing-duo/

**7-14-14–JOURNEY THEATER ARTS, a community youth drama troupe, presents “SHREK THE MUSICAL”, based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film–the hilarious story of “everyone’s favorite ogre”, with great dancing and breathtaking scenery! WHEN: AUGUST 8-17, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. WHERE: Mago Hunt Theater, University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Senior tickets $22 in advance, and $25 at the door. TICKETS at http://www.journeytheater.org or by calling (360)750-8550.

**7-14-14–ATTEND REHEARSALS FOR FREE! You are invited to attend 2 OPEN REHEARSALS for these CHAMBER MUSIC NORTHWEST concerts at Reed College’s beautiful Kaul Auditorium (3203 SE Woodstock Blvd in Portland). Join the musicians for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how they work together: FRIDAY, JULY 25 from 11am to Noon, features a Mozart Serenade for Winds and Double Bass. http://www.cmnw.org/

**7-14-14–ALLEN MATHEWS is an expert in CLASSICAL and BRAZILIAN Guitar Music! In addition to teaching at local colleges and his own private studio, ALLEN has performed in 6 countries, lived, studied and performed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has recorded an album. His programs include not only the music, but also audience interaction about Brazilian and Classical Guitar. Read about him and invite him to your facility! http://www.elderaudience.com/allen-mathews-classical-guitarist/

**7-14-14–LAUGHTER is Therapeutic!! LAURA LOU PAPE-MCCARTHY is a Certified LAUGHTER YOGA Leader. Laughter Yoga cultivates playfulness and joy as it increases oxygen to the brain and heightens body awareness. LAURA LOU has a background in theatre and circus clowning. She offers Tai Chi Basics and Chair Yoga too! Be sure to read her wonderful testimonials. Bring LAURA LOU to your facility. http://www.elderaudience.com/laughter-yoga-tai-chi-laura-lou/

**7-14-14–REMINDER! FREE concert by PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL STAGE BAND on SUNDAY, AUG 17 at 6pm, Portland’s Laurelhurst Park, located at SE Cesar Chavez (SE 37th) and Stark Streets. The Band plays Big Band music from the 40′s, along with 60′s and 70′s music. ALSO, Providence Hospital Stage Band will play at YOUR facility. NO SET CHARGE, DONATIONS APPRECIATED. Learn more: http://www.elderaudience.com/providence-hospital-stage-band/

**7-14-14–I just learned that WATERCOLOR PAINTING instructor IRILLA SWANSON’S website was not properly linked–I’ve fixed it. Be sure to read about her and the fun, relaxing classes she offers! IRILLA gets terrfic reviews. She is available in the Portland/Gresham/ Vancouver/ areas as well as Woodburn and McMinnville!  http://www.elderaudience.com/art-classes-irilla-swanson/

**7-14-14–ARTIST REPERTORY THEATRE, the longest running professional theatre company in Portland, offers 20% DISCOUNT on GROUPS of 10+ AND it has a SPECIAL ELDERAUDIENCE PRICE for WEDNESDAY 11 am shows this season! Learn more: http://www.elderaudience.com/artists-repertory-theatre-2/

**7-14-14–The JT WISE BAND wants to be your source for “good time rock and singing harmonies”. They can tailor their band to 3, 4 or 5 members to include mandolin, guitar, electric guitar and drums–plus vocals! Listen to music from the late 60′s, like the Grateful Dead and original songs, many of which are about the Great Northwest. Check them out  http://www.elderaudience.com/jt-wise-band/

**7-14-14–In addition to being a musician, WILL SPILLETTE has been a program coordinator for an Alzheimers/dementia facility, where he entertained residents with songs from the 20′s-40′s, as well as country, jazz, folk, holiday songs, early rock tunes, and hymns! WILL produces a “One-Man Band” sound using electric and acoustic guitars along with a Boss RC-300 Loopstation. See the great review from Colleen at Whitewood Gardens at his listing: http://www.elderaudience.com/william-spillette-one-man-band/

**7-14-14–Remember about this year’s PORTLAND MINIATURE SHOW! It is SEPTEMBER 13 & 14 in a NEW location: The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 1000 NE Multnomah st in Portland. See the fabulous showcase of dollhouse miniatures on exhibit and for sale. Great for all ages, and accessible for wheelchairs and scooters.Tickets $7. Close to Max lines and plenty of parking close by. Learn more: http://www.elderaudience.com/portland-miniature-show/

**7-14-14–ELDERAUDIENCE DISCOUNT for The HIGHCLIFFE PUB AND EATERY in Oregon City! THE HIGHCLIFFE offers a varied menu with inventive choices like ginger lemon grass prawns as well as classics like fish and mac and cheese. Open for Lunch,Dinner and Happy Hour! **PRINT OUT HIGHCLIFFE’S ELDERAUDIENCE LISTING PAGE and show it to your server to get 15% off your meal!  http://www.elderaudience.com/the-highcliffe-oregon-city/

**7-14-14–NEW LISTING! Any fans of Kingston Trio or the Clancy Brothers out there? CURTIS SMITH sings and plays CELTIC, IRISH and AMERICAN FOLK tunes. He enjoys sharing the “back story” of the music from the 1960′s Folk Revival Movement in Ireland and the US. Learn more: http://www.elderaudience.com/curtis-smith-celtic-irish-and-american-folk-tunes/

**7-13-14–REMINDER! FREE NOONTIME MUSIC! Hear Pianist BARBARA AMELL perform on WED AUGUST 6 at NOON, at the SACK LUNCH RECITAL in Portland’s historic Old Church, located at 1422 SW 11th in Portland. Her program is titled “GEORGE GERSHWIN AT THE MOVIES“, and features piano solos of music from the four Gershwin film scores, with stories on the related history of eachpiece. **BARBARA IS AVAILABLE DURING JULY AND AUGUST TO BRING THIS PROGRAM TO SENIOR FACILITIES in the greater Portland-Vancouver area. Read about BARBARA AMELL:  http://www.elderaudience.com/barbara-amell-piano-soloist/

**7-7-14–Bring in the lively ROBERT RICHTER DUO (FIDDLE AND GUITAR) who TRAVEL WIDELY, playing FOLK, BLUES, CELTIC, as well as all kinds of SEASONAL music. They get super testimonials. Be sure to listen to the samples when you check out their listing:  http://www.elderaudience.com/robert-richter-duo/

**7-7-14–When was the last time you had a visit by MOUNTAIN PEAKS THERAPY LLAMAS? They are easygoing, “DoveLewis-certified” therapy llamas (and now alpacas!) who visit senior communities in the Portland/Vancouver area, and they come “dressed” for every occasion! VERY POPULAR! Learn more:  http://www.elderaudience.com/mountain-peak-therapy-llama/

**7-7-14–Invite the SOUTH RIVERSIDE KIWANIS to present their Musical Revue for you! They bring lighting, backdrop, sound system and costumes, with a fun lip syncing show of favorites from the Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley and a grand finale of “Give My Regards to Broadway” from their 15+ member cast. NO CHARGE, but donations go to the Kiwanis’ support for Doernbecher Hospital and Kiwanis Kids’ summer camps. The SOUTH RIVERSIDE KIWANIS do a show for senior facilities in the PORTLAND/VANCOUVER area on the third Thursday of each month.   Learn more:  http://www.elderaudience.com/south-riverside-kiwanis-revue/

**7-7-14–PABLO GRABIEL is a former activities director who specializes in memory-stimulating music activities and customizing music for any themed programs or special events. Typical programs include “Name that Tune”,”Tour of Composers” to “Tour of the Decades”, “Gershwin”, ”Cole Porter”, all holidays and seasonal programs. PABLO GRABIEL is Portland-based but TRAVELS widely! Read more about him:  http://www.elderaudience.com/pablo-grabiel/

**7-7-14–NEW HORIZONS BIG BAND of Tualatin plays familiar hits and big band jazz, in the style of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Xavier Cugat, etc., to Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Stan Kenton and much more. Think of them for Concerts, Dances, Fund Raisers, and Marketing events. In addition to the Portland/Vancouver area, they will TRAVEL to the Mid-Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast (travel expenses apply). **AVAILABLE EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.LEARN MORE: http://www.elderaudience.com/new-horizons-big-band/

**7-7-14–BELINDA BALOGH brings her fitness programs for seniors to your doorstep. The gym comes to YOU-she is a Certified Personal Trainer who works on Balance enhancement, Strength Training, Fall Prevention,Flexibility and more! She will travel between Portland and Wilsonville. http://www.elderaudience.com/boomer-fitness-solutions-belinda-balogh/

**7-7-14–JOE SZABO, “The Accordion Man”, is a Strolling Accordionist who plays and SINGS a wide variety of songs–Italian (“That’s Amore”, “O Solo Mio”, “Arrivederchi Roma”), Irish/Celtic (“Danny Boy”, “My Wild Irish Rose”), German, Love Songs, Movies & Musicals, Patriotic, Western, Luau,  Oktoberfest, other Holidays, etc. He ALSO can dress in costume to suit the occasion. **Ask JOE  about his SINGING TELEGRAM Service! JOE prefers performing on Portland’s Westside and Washington County. Learn more about him, and see his video sample:  http://www.elderaudience.com/joe-the-accordion-man/

**7-7-14–REMINDER to check out the  SANDY DENNISON TRIO !  SANDY sings Jazz, Broadway, Country Swing, and more. She has about 200 songs in her repertoire,(think Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horn, Ray Charles, Peggy Lee…) and she’s made 2 CD’s. She can perform as DUO, TRIO or QUARTET depending on your needs. Be sure to listen to the samples at her listing. Think of the SANDY DENNISON TRIO for your **special or marketing**events!   http://www.elderaudience.com/sandy-dennison-trio