1926. An icy, disdainful princess of a legendary Chinese regime challenges all would-be suitors to guess three riddles or forfeit their lives if they fail. Calaf, the deposed Prince of Tartary, enters Turandot’s exotic kingdom, falls in love with her, and decides to meet her challenge. Linda Kelm, one of the few sopranos capable of meeting the demands of this role, stars as the Chinese princess. Dramatic tenor James McCrawy will sing Calaf, the Tartar Prince. Bass-baritone Michael Gallup has been cast as Calaf s long- lost father, the dethroned Tartar King Timur. New York City Opera soprano Maria Spacagna returns to Portland in one of her great roles, Liu, the slave girl. Seattle Opera baritone Erich Parce and tenors Kevin Skiles and Richard Brunner will sing the Emperor’s ministers, Ping, Pang and Pong. The guest conductor is Alfredo Silipigni, Artistic Director and Conductor of the New Jersey Turandot a spectacular production The Portland premiere of Giacomo Puccini’s spectacular opera Turandot is the final production of Portland Opera's twenty- first season. The production is one of the largest ever attempted by the Portland Opera; it requires a huge chorus, an expanded or­ chestra, a children’s chorus, acrobats, dancers and non-singing extras by the score. Turandot, based on a fairy-tale play by the 18th century Venetian dramatist Carlo Gozzi, was Puccini’s last work and was incomplete at his death. The opera was finished by Franco AJfano under the supervision of Ar­ turo Toscanini, who conducted the premiere of Turandot at La Scala, Milan, on April 25, State Opera. Stage director Jack Eddleman will also portray the Emperor. Members of the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus, including Jim Anctil and PGMC di­ rector David York, are singing in the Opera chorus. Ticket holders may attend pre-performance lectures by guest artists in the Civic Auditorium starting at 7 p.m. Infrared system for the hearing impaired available for $2.00 rental. ‘‘Rush’’ tickets for students, seniors, available for $6.00 at 7 3 0 p.m. before each performance. Ticket prices start at $ 15, and are available from the Civic Auditorium box office (248-4496). G.L Joe’s in Beaverton, Rockwood and Tualatin, and Portland Opera ticket office. 1530 S.W. Second Avenue, (503) 241-1802. ZFOODFROIW cooperative market We Have the Best Breads! eAfelMfttMB » ¿ fttS C M trfM S NET WT 16 OZ. ME MB B R E A D 224-7 *6 0 • t t l S.W. Tavtfh, Eorttend . O ft B720B / « o u r m v t b r e a d *• *•0 MAVATWtS AOOtC IN G R E D IE N TS N fT W T 16 02 * . THE BAKIN G CO ^ P O R T L A N vi»■ ■ a • ooto n waBi, —I B.M TaaWi oan. 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The Blues Sisters have been playing around in Portland for the past year and their appearance at International Women’s Day Festival March 8th brought the crowd to their dancing feet Auctioneer Laveme Lewis and MC’s Howie and Michelle from Queersville will offer deals on trips, services, sail boating, dinners, mas­ sages, and more. The $10 admission includes $5 in scrip to bid for items along with a glass of champagne or sparkling cider and a ticket for a door prize drawing. • Best sellers yeast and lectlhrn 7831 S E Stark • Portland. Oregon 97215 o m Dance/auction slated A W oman’s Place Bookstore has been serving Portland’s feminist community for over 13 years and is currently located a t2349 SE Ankeny. Half of the net proceeds from this event benefits the Bookstore’s Moving Fund A W om an’s Place is a volunteer-run, non-profit bookstore and resource center providing books by, for, and about women as well as albums, tapes, cards and related items. The Resource Center acts as a clear­ inghouse for services, and community activities. The Bookstore also houses the W om en’s Musicians Network Hot-line which operates during the hours the Bookstore is closed, and is a tape recording listing women’s events and concerts during a given month. Co-sponsor of the event, Lesbian and Gay Pride 1986, will receive the other half of the net proceeds to benefit their week’s worth of events June 20-29 which include a pub crawl, a bowling tournament, a march and rally along with a theatrical performance by Pat Bond and a lesbian and gay film festival, all 233-1169 for more information. T ' m h I s . Heal Groceries, \a lu ra l Treats A Woman’s Place Bookstore Twenty-third Avenue Books i > An Emergence of Green By Katherine Forrest $8.95 Naiad Press 1) Family Dancing by David Leavitt (Warner, $3.95) 2) Egalia’s Daughters (A satire of the sexes) By Gerd Brantenberg, $8.95 Seal Press 2) Carnivorous Lamb by Augustin Gomez-Arcos (New American Library, $6.95) 3) Desert of the Heart By Jane Rule, $7.95 Naiad Press 4 ) High Hearts By Rita Mae Brown, $17.95 Bantam Books (Hardcover) 5) Lesbian Origins By Susan Cavin, $9.00 ISM Press 3 ) A ID S Epidemic by James Staff (Warner. $3.95) 4 ) Hot Living by John Preston (Alyson, $7.95) 5) I’ve A Feeling We’re Not In Kansas Anymore by Ethan Mordden (S t Martins. $12.95) Just Out. May. 1986