2013.3.2. MOMIX

March 2nd, Saturday matinee. White Bird presents Momix with their new show Botanica at Newmark Theatre - a midsize venue of 880 seats (3 steep levels, rectangular). Good choreography for groups, excellent costumes, not too difficult for individual dancers (10 total). Music is by playing recording over loudspeakers, not very good sound. No stage set, using light and projection to create an ambiance. Nice arrangement of programs, from winter to fall. Overall, entertaining for young and old.
Newmark is just one theater in Portland Center for the Performing Arts, which offers free public tours. Blue glass dome airy and light, red velvet seating (narrow) around the atrium overlooking all 3 floors, a funny looking chair in the main lobby is the magnet for kids.

I finally had time to enjoy a weekend since I moved to Oregon. Visited the Portland Art Museum before the show. Not bad. Some classic dated from 1500s and impressionists in the permanent collection. I especially liked the temporary exhibition titled In The Studio. The series The History of Printmaking by Warrington Colescott is a lot of fun. On my way out of the theatre, I saw people dancing to a live band playing at Director's Park. Quite a lively city. Maybe I'll like living here.

Additional note on 3/26. PCPA's box office charges service fees as much as online ticket sale.