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4 Wednesday, March 11,1998 Poetry to Portland's musical Spring Break ponder is shared by Glazer ALEX MAHAN Co-A&E Editor JEREMY STALLWOOD Staff Writer Associated Writing Programs’ Award Series winner Michele Glazer greeted the college last Wednesday with a very intense poetry reading. Glazer is the author of It is Hard to Look at What We Came to Think We ’d Come to See, a difficult title, but the one the book needed. Glazer’s po etry reflects the intricate word choice of that in her book’s title. In her poetry, Glazer uses a very unique pattern of words to tell a story. One poem was about her experiences in southern France. She explained the old walled cities and walking around in exotic markets; and she explained the things that are not noticed. “The underneath of things where sight fails.” Glazer has taught at Mount Hood and Portland Community Colleges. Recalling a memorable student, she shared her poem, “Star Spangled.” In it she asks the question, “How does it feel to be you?” Raising a humanitarian question, Glazer read her poem, “Real Life #7”: “What is the temperature of change and how will she know it?” The audi ence was still in contemplative philo sophical silence. Glazer continued reading poem af ter poem, taking the audience on a journey through a stone house, the lis tening pleasure of a symphony and an other trek through France. “I had another thought, but I didn’t write it down and I lost it,” Glazer read from her poem “Letter.” A question from the audience asked how Glazer caught her ideas. “Do you have to write it down immediately, or do you have a time and place where you generate everything?” Glazer said she always carries around a pad and pen to record ideas the minute they come to her. The way something is worded at that moment may be the only way it can work, and as a writer, the idea must be caught in that state, she explained. A discussion regarding language started after the reading and Glazer, having taught for years, shared some insights. “All poetry is about language,” she said. Within poetry, there are millions of ways to say millions of things, and one can “negotiate language” to get an idea or thought across in such a way that it pierces the heart and makes one feel something. During most of Glazer’s reading, she held eye contact with different people in the audience. Most of her poetry, once she got started, was read by memory. After the last poem, “Her Eyes,” was shared, the reading was over, leaving the audience with a taste of lust in the air. “Her Eyes” proved Glazer to be a 20th Century Shakespeare in the seduc tive genre. Wednesday, March 11, 1998 From March 20 to March 29, there lies a space unlike any other during the school year. This gap between Winter and Spring Terms gives students the chance to forget about classes for a while, and enjoy different activities. Many people use Spring Break as a chance to party until the cows come home, which might not be the healthiest choice for your liver. There are other things to do besides imbibe alcoholic beverages, and this break proves to be no exception. This year, it looks like there are going to be tons of excellent concerts in the Portland area during Spring Break, and this provides an great opportunity to check out new bands, or watch old favorites. Most students will find that some type of music they like will be played live somewhere this Spring Break. From ska to punk to jazz to classic rock, the variety to choose from will be tremendous. The Roseland Theater, located at 6th and Bumside in downtown Portland, is hosting many of these bands. On Friday Mar. 20, ska band Engine 54 will be playing a CD release party with The Feds and Ten Dollar Mic. This 2- tone band from Olympia, Washington, has a sound that sets them apart from the ska-core sound that is more popular today, and will be releasing their second full-length album. On the 24lh, one of London’s most popular dub reggae bands, Dub Syndicate, will play. Two days later on the 26th, classic progressive rock band Kansas will perform, but only for those lucky enough to be 21 and over. The next day, on the 27lh, ska pioneers The Specials plan to rock the house. Hailing from Coventry, England, The Specials have been playing since the late 70s, and are still going strong today. They were the first band to popularize the 2-tone ska movement, and it is safe to say that every single ska band in existence today has been influenced by this legendary band. Continuing on with the ska theme, the enormous Ska Against Racism tour is coming to the Roseland on Satur day, March 28lh, the day after The Specials play. Bands in the tour include Florida’s Less Than Jake, The Toasters out of New York City, the Blue Meanies, MU330, Kemuri, possibly Mustard Plug and Five Iron Frenzy, and last but not least, The Bruce Lee Band featuring Mike “Bruce Lee” Park, formerly of Skankin’ Pickle fame. Organizers hope to raise at least $1^,000 to fight racism. This show is guaranteed fun for all who attend. It starts early, at 5 p.m., and tickets will probably be going fast, so if you are a ska fan, grab those tickets now so you can skank Spring Break away! Tickets for all shows at the Roseland can be purchased at Fred Meyer Fastixx outlets, and call 224-TIXX for ticket information. The number of the the ater is 224-2038. But the Roseland is not the only venue putting on shows. La Luna also provides a place to see bands, although it looks like Roseland is going to have a superior selection to choose from. Reel Big Fish plays on the 19th (not actually Spring Break, but almost) with the Mr. T Experience. This show is too expensive, at $14 advance not including the service The Toasters are just one of many great bands with concerts in the Portland area during Spring Break. charge. Don’t go. Irish punk rock band Stiff Little Fingers will be playing oh the 26lh for $10 advance. Stereophonies are also play ing at La Luna, but on the 28lh and for only $5 advance. La Luna is located at SE 9lh and Pine, just off of East Burnside, and can be reached at 241-LUNA. Lock your cars and hide your valuables during shows! For anybody who digs Celtic music, the Aladdin The ater at SE Milwaukie and Powell is doing a Spring concert series featuring Celtic groups. Call 233-1994 for more in formation. Premier Christian ska band The Supertones will be play ing with Audio Adrenaline during Spring Break. This show is probably going to be held at the Salem Armory on Fri day the 27lh, but it will be worth the drive. The number to dial for the scoop on this show is 1-800-327-6921. Speaking of the Salem Armory, British band Radiohead will be playing there on the 2nd of April (after Spring Break, but worth the mention) for $20. Spendy, perhaps, but their progressive guitar work is amazing, and perhaps worth the money and driving time. Ticketmaster is the place to con tact to get tickets to these shows. Besides all of these scheduled and advertised shows, many others go by relatively unnoticed. The Jazz De Opus on 2nd and Couch downtown regularly showcases talented jazz acts, Stage 4 on SE Pine blasts punk and hardcore, the Crystal Ballroom features many different artists, and many other venues such as Satryicon, Berbati’s Pan, and the Paris have shows all of the time. So if you are looking for something fun and interesting to keep yourself occupied this break, head to where the music is (for the most part, downtown). Chances are, you’ll find somebody you like. Bands coming to the Port land area this Spring Break s • The Specials • Less Than Bike 3 • Kansás •■The^lüe Meanies Bra g| • The Bruce Lee Band • Stiff Little Fingers • Reel Big Fish • Radiohead SgThe Supertones •Audio Adrenaline Looney festival Make this spring break a wacky and crazy time by watch ing the 1998 Spike & Mike's Festival of Animation. The pro gram features a col lection of short ani mated films for a wide range of artis tic tastes and hu mors. Spike and Mike are known for their pro ducing the first Beavis and Butthead films and The Rugrats. The festival will run at Cinema 21 located at 616 NW 21st Ave. in Portland. The dates for the showings are March 20-26 at 7 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. The following week end will also have night shows. For more information call Cinema 21 at 223-4515. The tickets are $7. Clackamas Federal Credit Union All Staff & Full-Time Students are Eligible to Join. 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