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march
FRIDAY
Sanctuary: A S p irit Houaa, a dance perfor
mance choreographed by Keith V . Goodman,
opens at Conduit. (8 pm, March 1-2; 8-9; 14-15,
918 S W Yamhill St., Suite 401, $10 a nd$12, reser
vations: 221-5857.)
Join the Forest G roup for a potluck and planning
meeting. (Information and location: 255-3378.)
Portland Baroque O rchastra performs with
Trio Sonnaria in a program of Bach. Handel and
Telemann. (8 pm Friday, Marylhurst College; 8 pm
Saturday, Trinity Episcopal Church, 147 N W 19th
Ave.; 3 pm Sunday, Trinity Episcopal Church, tickets
for all performances $17-$27, PBO ticket office:
222-6000.)
The D anca C artel presents its third showcase
concert featuring nine new works from Portland’s
dance community. (8pm Friday-Saturday; 7pm Sun
day, Echo Theatre, 1515 SE37th Ave., $ 1 0 general;
$8 Dance Coalition o f Oregon members; $5 children
under 6. tickets sold only at the door.)
event. DJ Lauren Sylvis. A benefit for PLC. (8 pm,
2800 SE Harrison St., $5. Am y 254-5109.)
The Miracle Theatre Group premieres T/arra Dml
Fuego. the newest work by the group's resident
playwright, Vicente Guzman-Orozco. This special
fund-raising event includes a silent auction. (2pm,
525 SE Stark St., information: 236-7253.)
SUNDAY
The N o rth w ast A frikan A m arican B allet per
forms original choreography inspired by dances from
Senegal, Gambia. Mali and Guinea. (3 pm. Evans
Auditorium, Lewis & Clark College, 0615 S W Palatine
Hill Road, $7 general; $5 non-Lewis & Clark students,
seniors and Lewis & Clark alumni, tickets and infor
mation: 768-7964.)
Local poet Jason Reynolds reads his work about
AIDS, the Holocaust, alcoholism and spirituality. (4
pm, Cafe Renaissance, 2088 N W Glisan St.)
Positive Presence, a lesbian and bisexual women's
spiritual discussion group, meets. Tonight’s topic:
What does it mean to me to be a powerful woman? (4
pm. Loyola Retreat Center. 3220 SE 43rd Ave.,
information: 299-0104.)
First Tuesday Coffeehouse fo r wom an cel
ebrates its eighth anniversary. Featuring Connie
Cohan, B arb G allow ay, M a ry Rosa and more.
Emcee is C arol Stainal. (7 pm doors open, Bijou
Cafe. 132 S W Third Ave., $3, information: 283- 7651.)
MONDAY
H IV U niversity meets. Tonight’s topic: Medical
Basics—HIV and You, Stuff to Know About Living
Positively. (6:30-9 pm, information and location: HIV
U. Infoline: 223-6339, ext. 111.)
It's Q u ee r N ight a t LaLuna with DJ Gravy. DJ
Ryan Bolen opens. All ages welcome. (9pm, 215 SE
Ninth Ave., 241-LUNA.)
TUESDAY
Join G entle G iants of O regon for dinner and
conversation. (7:30 pm, Canton Grill, SE 82nd A v
enue and Division Street, information: 241-4535.)
The Lesbian Community Project’s Lesbians w ith
Breast C ancer Support G roup meets. (6 pm,
information and location: Michelle 236-8770.)
Doris K earns Goodwin, historian and Pulitzer
Prize-winning biographer, speaks at the Portland Arts
and Lectures Series. (7:30 pm, Arlene Schnitzer
Concert Hall, $18 in advance; $19 at the door,
227-2583.)
Sexualities, P ow er and Politics, the 15th an
nual Lewis & Clark College Gender Studies Sympo
sium, begins. Runs through Saturday. (Information:
768-7381, 768-7613.)
THURSDAY
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SATURDAY
Potential consorts for Rosebud XX perform in the
Thorn C andidatas Show at City Nightclub. (10
pm doors, 13 N W 13th Ave., $6 cover. 224-CITY.)
Rosatown Ram blers hosts a m ainstream and
plus square danca with caller Kris Jensen. After
the square dance enjoy a country w estern danca
with a live DJ. (Square dance 7-10 pm; country
western dance 9.30 pm- 1:30am, $5, Portland Police
Athletic Association, 618 SE Alder St., information:
Rob 360-423-8295; Karin 503-232-7643; Michael
503-297-6416.)
H IV U niversity meets. Tonight's topic: Alternative
Treatments—Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and Oth
ers. (6:30-9 pm, information and location: HIV U.
Infoline: 223-6339, ext. 111.)
C oncord C h o ir performs music by featured guest
artist M alcolm Dalglish. (8 pm; 9 pm, Portland A rt
Museum, North Wing, $6 [tickets: Artichoke Music,
choir members, at the door, o r call 721-02621.)
SATURDAY
Take a waterfall hike with the Forest Group.
(236-2248.)
The P ortland Bisexual A lliance hosts a Plan
ning and Pictionary Potluck. (3-6 pm, 232-9275.)
The Lesbian Community Project's Anti-Violence
Project presents W om anS trangth Personal
S afety Training. Space is limited. Must RSVP. (9
am-4 pm. free, RSVP and information: LaVeme
223-0071.)
Stain, Ritsu A tom ic V io lin Explosion and
D ew ey Surbey perform at the East Avenue Tav
ern. (9:30 pm, 727 E Burnside St., $5. 236-6900.)
The East Avenue Tavern hosts “G irls’ N ita O u t,"
with performances by Dutch. In Cahoots, Jo Bronstein
and Diana Henegerer. (9:30pm, 727 E Burnside St.,
$5, 236-6900.)
Positive Presence, a lesbian and bisexual women's
spiritual discussion group, hosts a dance. Children
are welcome. No child care provided. (8pm-midnight,
St. David's Episcopal Church. 2800 SE Harrison St.,
$3, 299-0104.)
The P ortland Lesbian C hoir hosts a w om an's
danca on the first Saturday of every month. A
smoke-free, alcohol-free and wheelchair-accessible
Teen-age female impersonators compete for the title
of Rosebud XX at the Rosebud C andidates
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