Symphonic Safari 2012

The jungle was alive with kids and music as Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra sent the audience on a safari through the arts on Saturday, September 24. Held on the Center for the Arts Plaza in downtown Gresham, SYMPHONIC SAFARI featured interactive arts booths and a live performance of Peter & The Wolf and more.

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And the highlight of the day was the safari through the orchestra as it played!

This jungle man enjoyed face painting and balloon twisting.

The ZAP team from the Oregon Zoo brought along some real live ANIMALS. Cool . . .

These twins are right in style showing how it gets done on the xylophone!

These young artists made little tiny animal sculptures from clay.

Some of the martial arts experts in the crowd tried their hand at twisting dog balloons as well.
A'wild animal' volunteer from the Gresham High School Drama Department.

This FREE family friendly event takes place each year on the Center for the Arts Plaza in downtown Gresham immediately following the annual Teddy Bear Parade on the fourth Saturday in September.

BBQ & Boules (Petanque)

Our 2011 Gala Dinner Auction yielded some interesting French related auction items this year.

Check out the BBQ dinner and Petanque at the home of Pat & Pat Brothers in Bridal Veil, Oregon.

The French game of Petanque is played with silver boules in a similar manner as the Italian game of bocce ball or the American game of horseshoes.

Cheerleading is just a important as playing the game. And measuring becomes a BIG deal!

Just one of the great ways you too can support the Portland Columbia Symphony ~ Purchase auction items at our annual events and have a great party with friends and family!