"The energy was high during the early August day-long celebration of Linda Austin's Performance Works Northwest, marking 25 years of creative space for the dancemakers of Portland. I walked up to the studio's backyard area, where I was met by dance artist Danielle Ross at the door, who welcomed me to join the festivities - complete with beverages, laughter, and patrons chatting animatedly. Frequent PWNW collaborator and performing artist Allie Hankins was drawing portraits as others lingered casually."
"As 7 p.m. arrived, we filed into the theater in a commotion of sound. Loud voices rang as faces, warm with sun, filled the chairs and floor seating, crowding the side areas and ready for action. The front door closed, and the crowd cheered as Linda Austin took the stage. "I'm trying to do a performance," she declared with a chuckle, stepping onto a stool, books, and other items while an image was projected behind her."
Performance Works Northwest held a day-long early August celebration marking its 25th anniversary as a creative space for Portland dancemakers. The studio backyard served as a social hub where dance artist Danielle Ross welcomed guests, and Allie Hankins drew portraits while attendees mingled. At 7 p.m. the audience filled the theater with lively chatter, and the crowd cheered as Linda Austin took the stage. Austin performed a playful solo, addressing a projected photograph of herself, unwrapping a musical paper-wrapped box, and singing eccentric lines while exploring props and projections. The event showcased community warmth, artistic collaboration, and Austin's engaging performance style.
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