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DECEMBER 7. 2007 jUSt|OUt¡27 “1 grew up in a military fam ily. My dad was in the Navy. My I best Christmas memory was sentimental category, and the ladies will follow up with something a little sillier called “All I Want for Christmas Is a Nip and Tuck.” when my dad had been away on a ship for six months. You kind The show is billed as The Holly Tones...on Ice!, but Wilf’s is of adjust, and we had our little not going to be installing a skating rink. The ice refers to the cubes family rhythm. We weren’t that will be clinking in cocktails mixed onstage by The HollyTones. expecting him back for Arntson says the show is going to be fun and also personal to Christmas and my mother held it the performers. “The show reflects who we are and kind of draws as a surprise for us and he was our people into that,” he said. He’s going to be singing a particularly sig big Christmas present. He crept nificant number called “Daddy’s Little Girl," in honor of the daugh into the house late Christmas ter he and his partner, Ted Fettig, had this year with the help of Eve when we were sleeping. a surrogate mom. “Her name is Olivia Jane. It was a long haul get When we woke up that morn ting there, but she’s incredible. We’re pinching ourselves,” gushed ing, he was sleeping underneath the tree with a little ribbon on him.” the new dad. “I’m hoping she can come to the one of the shows.” Tickets are $15. Amtson reminds folks to call ahead for reser vations, as The HollyTones performances tend to sell out. K endall C lawson Q Center executive director Metropolitan Community Church of Portland is putting on Peterson Toscano performs in Metropolitan Community Church of Portland's holiday show Dec. 8. The HollyTones offer another great option for family-friendly a holiday show of its own with help from comedian and character “My parents were always actor Peterson Toscano at 7 p.m. Dec. 8. He is the creator of Doin’ wonderful about making sure Time in the Homo Nomo Halfway House, which was inspired by his each of us kids had that one experience with the “ex-gay” movement. This event is sure to please very special gift under the those who enjoy a little holiday humor. According to MCC’s Web Christmas tree every year. The site: “Get stirred up by a sexy Federico Garcia Lorca, challenged by one gift 1 remember most is the Earthel Forester, a lesbian with a mission, and discover transgender year 1 received the Six Million people hiding out in the Bible. The evening promises to be hilarious, Dollar Man 12-inch-high doll, moving and something completely out of the ordinary.” complete with bionic eye you holiday fun with shows 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 18 and 19 at Wilf’s Restaurant and Bar, 800 N.W. Sixth Ave. The trio—Wendy Martel- MCC will host a potluck meal before the event at 6. The show is free, but donations are encouraged. could look through and his own rocket ship that converted into Vilkin, Kregg Amtson and Laurie Campheil-Leslie—formed in 1999 MCC is also hosting a more traditional show—a reading of and have been ringing in the season together every year since then. A Christmas Carol by actors and church members at 7:30 p.m. “It’s not Christmas caroling; it’s a cabaret show,” said Amtson. Dec. 15. The $10 ticket price goes toward MCC’s medical fund, “The style is very jazzy, a little bit musical theater. We hunt and we which helps pay for prescriptions and other medical needs for T ina K otek search for songs that are a parody or something kind of clever, and people without insurance. Democratic state representative, North and Northeast Portland a medical lab. 1 thought it was the coolest thing ever!” then we also try to mix in some sentimental stuff." Amtson will per form a song called “1 Don’t Remember Christmas,” which fits into the Continued on Page 28 DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING FROM LOCAL ARTISTS! W at * hujflflL IlAICKRi » asiikks JALT 3520 SE DIVISION • NOVA LUNA ART STUDIO Fri Dec 7th 4pm -9pm • Wine & Cheese «k ' Sat Dec 8th 10am-5pm • Snacks & Wine ■ it Sun Dec 9th Noon-4pm • Snacks & Wine Checks and cash only No credit cards FOR MORE INFO, CALL 503-260-6231 Continued on Page 28 r/>THE RIGHT G ift is tSCENTJAL » • > \ I I F M t \ s • 1 < i 1 : t ¡ \ <' \< < »•>**< >j,’ ! I ,x ». H I " 20° <> OFF \i l. xi I ie< 11 X X i > i * i Come shop for fabulous holiday outfits & gifts! IlKIT 'S I. I |< | X| » >S. | - I |< I I I I ’< » H TI X 's 11 » » K I i .i i X : »T I : I Studio hours: Friday l-6pm Sat 12-5pm >s-Thurs by appt. 503.758.0783 I'; ."»( K ». 7 .T .”»< > u 1« y, »ui ,rn \m un s'lii ii» < < « m 3125B E. Burnside Pamper Yourself. Come In To A Clean Home After A Hard Day Locally Owned & Serving Our Community * Since • 1997 A Beary Clean 503.206.1222 • 503.644.6814 Homes • Apartments • Offices • Free Bids Move ln/0uts • Regular Schedule • Special Occasions Visit My Website: www.BearyClean.net VISIT MISSISSIPPI AVE THIS HOLIDAY SEAS0K 3638 SE Hawthorne 503.236 7976 www.escentialonlme.com
