A nelisi 21, 1996 «Tm P o r u a n i ) O bserver
(Elie Jîo rtlan h (Observer
ENTERTAINMENT
A Nav Sensatlen
Golden Texan Pixie dust
This summer’s underground hit.
Trainspotting, has surfaced with a
crashing wave of critical acclaim
and with the
daze and fluidi­
ty of a surreal
daydream.
A four-pack
o f Edinburgh
junkies show us
the tainted lifeof
shooting up her­
oine, stealing
goods and phi­
losophizing about life.
Renton (McGregor), the film’s
leading man, vacillates between
wanting a conventional sober life
and defying all laws binding him to
one.
With a fast-paced, vivid quality,
Renton and his fellow lifemates fid­
dle the time away leaping to the
highs and lows of a drug addict’s
life. Hallucinations abound, throw­
ing forward several very funny
scenes, including Renton diving into
the underground abyss of a public
toilet to search for a flushed opium
suppository.
Through all of
its revolting, vio­
lent. and comedic
drama. Trainspot­
ting is surprising­
ly moving.
It successfully
contemplates Ren­
ton’s dilemma of
whether his altered
existence is supe­
rior to the monotony of the conven­
tional domestic life with the 9-5
job, kids, and family caravan.
Trainspotting does not encour­
age ordiscourage, glamorize or un­
glamorize, or preach “just say no”
or “just say yes”.
Pure and simple, it’s a good, off­
beat summer movie portraying dys­
functional Scottish lads just taking
it day by day.
My question is, why do I find it
so easy to relate?
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F riday , A ug . 23 - C hildren ’ s D ay
Two free hours of carnival rides for everyone 10 am to noon*
M onday , A ug . 26 -
Describing the Dixztz Chicks as a
country music band is like calling
Dolly Parton a singer, Roy Rogers a
cowboy, or Ross Perot a millionaire.
It doesn’t come close to conveying
the true essence o f this dynamic trio.
The Dixie Chicks (lead vocalist
Natalie Maines; award-winning fid­
dler Martie Seidel; and dobro/banjo
guitarist Emily Erwin) represent a
refreshing blend o f powerful harmo­
nies, distinctive instrumental abili­
ties, and good ol’ (as well as great
new) country music.
Don’t miss their Aug. 27 and 28
acts in Salem at the Oregon State Fair.
They are young, talented, and full
of energy that transcends into every­
thing they do.
When you experience Natalie’s
talent, you will understand why she
was awarded a vocal scholarship from
Berkelee School o f Music in 1994.
When sisters Martie and Emily join
From S.F.
Margery Snyder and Whitman
McGowan, two San Francisco po- j
ets, perform at Cafe Lena, 9:30pm,
2239 SW Hawthorne Blvd , 238-
70087.
The Dixie Chicks
in with harmony, it is truly magical.
However, the real magic happens
when this trio hits the stage. The
Chicks deliver the music that start
toes tappin', hearts beatin’, and the
Kids can really act their age at the
Oregon State Fair and win great priz­
es in the bargain. The Home Eco­
nomics and Agriculture-Horticulture
departments offer a variety ofspecial
contests for children o f all ages. Spe­
cial entry rules apply for all contests.
Oregon kids who can pack a lunch
will be guaranteed winners Friday,
Aug 23 in the Decorated Brown Bag
Lunch Contest. Oregon Bread turns
sandwiches into fun for kids 15 and
younger in this contest sponsored by
Oregon Western Hazelnut Bread and
Franz Bakery. Decorate a big brown
bag to show what you like to do best
in Oregon; then fill it with all the best
of Oregon lunch treats. Not only will
everyone entering this contest be
admitted to the State Fair free that
day, but the top three winning lunch­
es earn free tickets to great Oregon
events that include choices from the
following: two tickets to the Harlem
G lo b etro tters; R ingling Bros.
Barnum and Bailey Circus; and ice
show extravaganza in Portland;
OMSI Oregon Coast Aquarium; Oaks
Amusement Park; or Enchanted For­
est. Firsbees are awarded to all en­
trants.
The Oregon Fruit Products Sun-
K ill m r
Carol O’Connell’s Killing Critics (Putnam)
begins with a discreet murder, but quickly
connects with a much more brutal crime. As
NYPD sergeant Kathleen Mallory probes into
the murder she discovers that the ghosts of the
past will not be still. And the formidable Kat
Colorado, “the quintessential female P.I.”
(Booklist), comes to the aid of a childhood
friend in Karen Kijewski's latest thriller, Honky
Tonk Kat (Putnam), set against the backdrop of
Nashville’s country music scene.
In the age of talk-show mania,
and crazed paparazzi, it’s hardly
unusual to hear of a celebrity
being harassed by an overzeal-
ous fan. But when superstar
country entertainer Dakota
Jones begins receiving
threatening letters, then finds
dead roses on her bed, she fears
it's not the work or your run-of-
the-mill kook. At Dakota’s
urging, Kat joins her friends
tour to investigate the case.
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N O T H IN G ELSE
IS A PEPSI
F ahilyville
A wonderful assortment of attractions await the family Uptown, Downtown,
Across Town and Out of Town in this special area devoted to family enter­
tainment The Cultural Arts Stage offers music performances Uptown. OMSI
showcases interactive exhibits designed for all ages Downtown. Alberti Flea
Circus performs Across Town. And the Great American Petting Zoo can be
found Out of Town.
O regon C ountry
Enjoy the best of Oregon as you relax in this green picnic grove beneath
shady oak trees and enjoy Oregon wines and hand-crafted beers and Oregon
foods to complement them. Strolling musicians provide mood music
throughout the area all day, every day.
F ountain P laza S tage
POWELL’S CITY OF BOOKS
Enjoy a sensational line-up of free musicians and
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groups performing daily on the Fountain Plaza Stage,
with music to match any mood, including: Tab Benoit,
Dread Zeppelin, Goose Creek Symphony, Body & Soul, Zachary Richards,
Dixie Chicks, Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, Jeff & the
Revolvers, Soul Vaccination and over a dozen more great artists, including
a special appearance by Tower of Power on Sept. 2.
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POWELL’S BOOKS AT CASCADE PLAZA
8775 SW Cascade Avenue, Beaverton • 503-643-313 1
Take 1-5 south to Salem, Exit 258 (Portland Road). Turn left a, Lana Avenue,
continue straight.
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10 am - 10 pm Sunday through Thursday
10 am - 11 pm Friday and Saturday
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and get $1 off the regular adult admission o, $6. Advance sale price for
children 6 -1 2 is only $1.
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Much Ado About Nothing, through
Aug. 2 5 ,7pm Friday and Saturday
and 2pm Sunday, Volcano Am­
phitheater.
Trivia Pursuit
Wayne Faligowski, emcee o f |
the quiz show High Five, brings |
the Hudson’s Bay High School
team to face our own City Club
m embers, 12 : 15pm, Portland
Hilton, Rose Ballroom, 921 SW
6th Ave., 241-9242.
Encore
The Heathman pub presents an­
other performance by Terry Robb
and Albert Reda on acoustic and
electric guitar, beginning at 7pm., |
through Aug. 24,901 SW Salmon
St., 227-5700.
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Noon Tunes
The Mary Kadderly Duo and
M ichael Allen H arrison and
Friends perform at the Water Tow­
er courtyard, 5331 SW Macadam
Ave., 274-2786.
German Cinema
Maybe. Maybe Not, the high­
est-grossing German filmever,has I
arrived in the U.S. Writer/director |
Sonke Wortmann looks at infidel­
ity and mistaken sexual identity,
through Aug. 29, Cinema 21,616)
NW 21st Ave., 223-4515.
Historical
Perspective
The Oregon Historical Society
presents “The Oregon Trail," an
exhibit of 80 contemporary pho-
[ tographs by Greg Mac Gregor.
The black and white images doc­
ument the trail as it appears today,
passing through industrial yards,
private ranches cities and high­
ways, through Jan. 5, Oregon
History Center. 1200 SW Park
Ave.
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AND THE COAST TO COAST BLUES BAND
Market Music
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The Portland Saturday Market
presents singer and guitarist Bren-
[ da Dickey at 11 ;30 am and the
Portland Songwriter’s Association
and the best o f local songwriter’s/
m usicians at Ipm , 108 W.
Burnside, 222-6072.
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Dancer’s Forum
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Dreams Well Studio presents a
dance/performance arts forum fea­
turing an informal opportunity to
sec, show and discuss dance and
performance art, 7pm, 2857 SE
Stark St., 234-2665.
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Aug. 22 -
dae Super Topping contest is for
Oregon children 16 and younger and
takes place on Friday, Aug 23. Pile
your toppings of fruit and nuts on a
dish of frozen yogurt, all provided by
the Fair, and win an AM/FM cas-
sette/CD Boombox, or $50 and S25
gift certificates from Blockbuster
Music. Sponsored by Oregon Fruit
Products.
The Oregon State Fair is looking
for some 3-point shooters to come
off the bench for the first Trailblazer
Slam Dunk contest on Sat, Aug. 24.
Cooks 16 and younger can put a I ittle
positive rotation on their casserole
cooking skills and be on the road to
the Rose Garden with four VIP tick­
ets to a Portland Trailblazer game,
dinner for four in the Rose Garden
Dining Room, and VIP parking. Sec­
ond place wins a custom-size Trail­
blazer jacket and Third place re­
ceives a Trailblazer hat, tee shirt and
poster. Sponsored by Flav-R-Pac fro­
zen vegetables and Santiam canned
vegetables.
Other special contests for kids in­
clude; the Children’s Old Time But­
ter Making Contest, Thurs, Aug 22;
the Third Annual Watermelon Seed
SpittingContest, and the Milk Mous­
tache contest, Fri, Aug 24; Balance a
Potato on your Head contest, Sun,
Aug 25; and the Dress a Fruit or
Vegetable Contest (free fair admis­
sion with entry), Thurs, Aug 29.
All special contests will be con­
ducted on the demonstration Stage in
the Jackman-Long Building. To learn
about the special instructions for en­
try for these special contests, please
call the Oregon State Fair. Home
Economics Department at (503) 378-
3247, or write them at 2330 17th St.
NE Salem, Oregon 97310.
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dance floor movin’.
The Dixie Chicks have been voted
Best Country Band in Dallas at the
Oberver Music Awards forfouryears
in a row.
State Fair offers kids contests
Ride until 6 pm for $1 per ride-all rides, no limit.
Game tickets are 20 for $8.*
With $13 and a Pepsi coupon, you can ride all day
(10 am to 6 pm) plus receive 11 game tickets.
Some games may require more than one ticket.*
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