The Performing Arts Initiative is entering into its second phase towards establishing a 600-seat performing arts facility in the Gorge that would include classroom space.  The group received a feasibility study from ECONorthwest that showed there is a market for such a facility, but it would need more than earned income to be sustainable. The report shows to be viable the center needs to be constructed without taking on any debt and obtain sufficient contributed revenue streams.  The initiative’s Mark Steighner says they are now trying to obtain the seed money to hire those who can run a capital campaign.  The initiative is working on a lease of property on Westcliff Drive west of Hood River to locate the center.