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Page 4 * St. Johns Review * #3 Feb. 6, 2015 * Addresses: PO Box 83068, Port. 97283 * reviewnewspaper@gmail.com or reviewnewspaper@comcast.net * 503-283-5086 * web: www.stjohnsreview.com Continued from Page 1 Mary’s 102nd Birthday Entertainers welcomed by enthusiastic audiences By Jody Swisher Two very gifted musicians played in St. Johns recently when the Martin Hill 3 and Carl Solo- mon entertained at the Central Ho- tel, 8608 North Lombard. Ernest Whaley hosted the musicians as part of the Three Chords and The Truth showcase series. The remarkable singer and songwriter, Martin Hill who teaches music theory and other groups at Artichoke Music, lead the Martin Hill 3. He provides private lessons on many stringed instruments and has strong mu- sical training and poetry in his soul. Sometimes the power of his words, in his lyrics, makes listen- ers feel the need to catch a breath; they’re powerful. Other times you laugh out loud at his relentless humor and sarcastic truth. He is a warm entertainer and can sing in many voices so there is great variety in this group’s songbook. He is accompanied on bodhran by Jack Mathes and on bass by Tim Davis. Carl Solomon plays acoustic guitar and sings. He tells Amer- ican stories; stories that are from his own life and observations. He says he writes about “cross- roads, detours and accidents of our life.” His presentation is gentle and compelling. Solomon is an accomplished guitarist and his lyr- ics have strong images and create contagious mood. He played alone on this particular night, but has a band called Solo- mon Crow, with percussion and bass. Portland Chapter of West Coast Songwriters has honored him for “best performance” of his song Those Two Crows. He also plays as part of the PDX Art and Entertainment Program at Port- land Airport. He will introduce his new CD at a coming out party at Artichoke Music on May 9. The Grand Central Hotel is offering live music regularly on Thursday nights, and over week- ends. The University of Portland Jazz Band appears regularly as does Dennis Hitchcock, jazz gui- tarist. The online calendar lists coming performances. North Portland is fortunate to have such fi ne musicians entertain local audiences. in their attic, climbing through it then catch an empty passing rowboat. After safely getting aboard it, and having to duck their heads to pass under tele- phone wires, they were able to make their way safely to land. As an adult Mary traveled ev- ery state in America before re- tiring at 71, after 28 years work- ing in a dental offi ce. On Saturday, March 14 at 6;:00 at the North Portland Eagles, (corner of Exeter and Lombard,) there will be a No- Host dinner with musicians and dancing to follow. Eeryone is welcome to attend to celebrate Mary’s birthday. Share your News Know about something happening in North Portland? S HARE THE NEWS ! Contact the R EVIEW reviewnewspaper@gmail.com or call 503-283-5086 UP hosts Reading Fair Free books for children University of Portland will host the 21st annual Reading Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 in the Chiles Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event, “Blast Off Into Reading,” free and open to the public, is hosted by Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor soci- ety in education. Every child at- tending will receive a free, new book of their choice. “Blast Off Into Reading,” is designed to be an integrated approach to literacy that will engage students from pre-kin- dergarten to middle school. Featured author this year is Raymond Macalino, who will read his book Percy’s Planetary Surprise. Kid-friendly events throughout the day will include outer space-related crafts, an ob- stacle course, and a raffl e. Other event sponsors include the University of Portland’s School of Education and the As- sociated Students of University of Portland. Mary P., Happy Valentine’s Day! I Love You Will You Marry Me! Yours Forever, Richard K.
