School of Blues

    Americans have a love affair with music & entertainment. From Broadway musicals to the latest craze of talent shows that make stars and celebrities for new talent instantaneously. Oregonians have always had a love affair with it's performing arts probably more so than any other market it's size in the country. The recession had hindered a lot of the arts groups including our school's music and drama programs which serve as the  gene pool  that supplies our community with all the great talent for community theatre, ballet, symphony, music venues, etc...   Entertainment night life however has seen better days. Outside of the younger generation's club venues that cater to their likes and music, showroom and dinner shows along with Broadway musical productions on the regional playhouse level for the 35+ market is dwindling fast. Due to higher costs in overhead and talent, royalties, advertising,  producing quality productions are becoming cost-prohibitive.. Th