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The Oaks Skating Rink - Fun Number The Oaks Skating Rink - Fun Number
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 208 seconds

Both "The Chorus Girl" (done to a building rattling / slinky blues) and "The Hop" were fun numbers enjoyed during the session. Here is a glimpse of "The Hop" and close up of the organist while he plays for "The Hop" - taped with permission

Related: hop, oaks, oregon, portland, rink, roller, skating, wurlitzer

Roller Skating History - part 1 Roller Skating History - part 1
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 267 seconds

Brief overview of roller skating. Mentions the original roller skate - an inline style 100+ years older than the quad skate - can be seen in part 2.

Related: inline, quad, rinking, roller, skates

Skate Reflections - Shuffle / Trio Skate Reflections - Shuffle / Trio
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 82 seconds

This annual skating event (held the 2nd week of February) draws session & competitive skaters from several states. Live skating music played by guest organists at this rink in Kissimmee, FL.

Related: extravaganza, florida, kissimmee, reflections, shuffle, skate, skating

Skate Reflections - Dance Skating Skate Reflections - Dance Skating
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 115 seconds

This annual skating event (held the 2nd week of February) draws session & competitive skaters from several states. Live skating music played by guest organists at this rink in Kissimmee, FL.

Related: dance, extravaganza, florida, kissimmee, reflections, roller, shuffle, skate, skating

Roller Skating History - part 2 Roller Skating History - part 2
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 144 seconds

Brief overview of roller skating

Related: inline, quad, rinking, roller, skates

Nick Viscuso Plays Shuffle Nick Viscuso Plays Shuffle
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 178 seconds

Achy Breaky Heart (more music than pictures) - Nick has played in skating rinks over 35 years. Skaters in Pennsylvania and Florida have been his main audience; however, he has played in several other states. To enhance his skill, he started playing for ballroom dancing as well as dinner / dances.

Related: florida, kissimmee, music, nick, organ, reflections, roller, shuffle, skate, skating, viscuso

Nick Viscuso Plays Shuffle 2 Nick Viscuso Plays Shuffle 2
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 136 seconds

Choo Choo Cha Boogie, TD's Boogie -
Nick Viscuso has played in skating rinks over 35 years. Skaters in Pennsylvania and Florida have been his main audience; however, he had played in several other states. To enhance his skill, he started playing for ballroom dancing as well as dinner / dances.

Related: florida, kissimmee, music, nick, reflections, roller, shuffle, skate, skating, viscuso

Fantasy Skate Center - Jamboree 05/20/2007 #1 Fantasy Skate Center - Jamboree 05/20/2007 #1
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 108 seconds

Lonnie Brooks (2007 house organist), Marty Dumic (Olympic Skating Center) and Corey Fridinger (Roller Motion - formerly Rt. 100) provided live music for this session. A member of Fantasy's competitive club skated the World Meet in Australia

Related: fantasy, jamboree, pennsylvania, reading, roller, shuffle

Nick Viscuso Plays Nick Viscuso Plays
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 159 seconds

Nola, Steel Guitar Rag, We Don't Talk Anymore, Charleston, We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye, Too Fat Polka (more music than graphics) - Nick has played in skating rinks over 35 years. Skaters in Pennsylvania and Florida have been his main audience; however, he has played in several other states. To enhance his skill, he started playing for ballroom dancing as well as dinner / dances.

Related: easy, florida, kissimmee, listening, music, nick, organ, reflections, roller, shuffle, skate, skating, viscuso

Nick Viscuso Plays Again Nick Viscuso Plays Again
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 138 seconds

12th Street Rag, Desert Song, Diane, Alabama Jubilee with view of interior of Skate Reflections rink after session. Nick has played in skating rinks over 35 years. Skaters in Pennsylvania and Florida have been his main audience; however, he has played in several other states. To enhance his skill, he started playing for ballroom dancing as well as dinner / dances.

Related: florida, kissimmee, music, nick, organ, reflections, roller, shuffle, skate, skating, viscuso

Fantasy Skate Center - Jamboree 5/20/2007 #2 Fantasy Skate Center - Jamboree 5/20/2007 #2
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 100 seconds

Lonnie Brooks (2007 house organist), Marty Dumic (Olympic Skating Center) and Corey Fridinger (Roller Motion - formerly Rt. 100) provided live music for this session. A member of Fantasy's competitive club skates the World Meet in Australia.

Related: fantasy, jamboree, pennsylvania, readng, roller, shuffle

Robert Bollinger Memorial Robert Bollinger Memorial
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 166 seconds

Former owner The Oaks Amusement Park * Playland Park, founder FunTastic Rides, Benefactor Oaks Park Assn - Portland, OR

Related: amusement, bc, fair, funtastic, oaks, oregon, park, playland, portland, puyallup, rides, roller, skating, vancouver, wa, western

The Oaks - 1996 Flood The Oaks - 1996 Flood
Posted by: applessgrape

Video duration: 159 seconds

The Oaks, located on the banks of the Willamette ( Will-am-et ) River, was flooded again in 1996. Here is a glimpse of flood preparation / clean up inside the rink.

Related: 1996, flood, oldest, oregon, portland, rink, roller, skating