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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Roller Skating History - part 2 Posted by: applessgrape
Video duration: 144 seconds Brief overview of roller skating Related: inline, quad, rinking, roller, skates |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
