'« • , < . ■UwUCC. -• fr AZw • T he P ortland O bserver » O ctober 2, 1996 P agi B 3 (Ebe ^lortlanb ÖDbseruer ENTERTAINMENT Quintet. The Gordon Lee Quintet will per­ form at the Jazz de Opus & Opus Too on Friday the 5th (also Sat.) from 9:00 pm -1:00 am, 33 NW 2nd Ave., 222-6077. Flamenco! Enjoy the fiin and rhythm o f fla­ menco singing and guitar with Sueno Flamenco, featuring Rafaela de Cadiz & Victor el Agua, Friday the 4th, 7 pm to 10 pm at Cafe Sol, 620 SW 9th Ave., downtown Portland. No cover charge. This emotionally charged, melod­ ic, dynamic, rock bank is not always acoustic Acoustic Junction shows are high energy performances that span all categories o f music and tran­ scend any stereotypes that could be placed on them. All ofthe songs from high energy jams to slow soulful ballads incorporate an infectious blend o f violin, keyboards, flute, harmonica and rich three pan harmo­ nies. In the past five years, this band has ebbed and flowed its way into being one o f the most sough, after bands in the country. They have shared the stage with bands such as Dave Matthews, Blues Traveler, and Widespread Panic. It is their positivity that has at­ tracted more loyal fans then practi­ cally any other unsigned band in the country. Acoustic Junction fans are dedicated and involved. “Without our fans,” Reed says, “ We would be Serving Portland's Hispanic Communities Coming next week in The Portland Observador: R egular features: • In Our Own W ords—Hispanic youth write about their experiences • Through Our Own Eyes— The youth perspective via photography • Hispanic Community Calendar— networking opportunities • Merrill on the Market— Investment advice from Maurice Valdivieso • Observando Also com ing next week: News and special features. Business and technol­ ogy, Education, Cultural issues A C O U S T IC J U N C T IO N nowhere. They give us encourage­ ment like a family. Our fans are like a mirror reflecting our positive ener­ gy” This undeniable energy which flows out o f everyone and every- thing, that make Acoustic Junction’s performances truly unique. In the past five years, this band has ebbed and flowed its way into being one ofthe most sought after bands in the country. New perspectives on an age-old idea W h a t are angels? M any people believe in angels, but few ran define these enigm atic spirits. N ow theologian M a tth e w Fox and biologist Rupert Sheldrake-pioneers in m odern religious th in k in g and scientific th e o ry -la u n c h a ground-breaking e xploration in to the ancient concept o f the angel in The Physics o f Caribbean Style. Angels Salsa Mayor will perform at La Habana, 4108 NE Sandy on Satur­ day the 5th. $6 cover. 284-2333.21 & over. (HarperColliivs). A n d in Omens o f M illennium (Riverhead Books) H arold Live music. Bloom reveals Experience live flamenco with guitarists Victor el Agua and Steven Seavey acco m p an y in g sin g er RaphaeladeCadizon Saturday Oct. 5th, from 8 pm -10.30 pm at Cafe Sol SW 9th Ave. No cover charge. how the concept o f angels have always played Culturally Diverse Jam. Sunday, 3-6 pm at Ron Steen’s Coffeehouse. Call for more infor­ mation, 284-2026. Avalon Happening. Enjoy brunch at the Avalon Grill & Cafe with live music from Gary Harris and John Butler, 10am-2pm, 4630 SW Macadam Ave., 227-4630. Ensemble. The Bobby Torres Ensemble will perform at Key Largo on Sunday the 6th, 31 NW 1st Ave., 223-9919. Miracle Theater's “Chavez" opened last week. “Chavez", a play based on the life and work o f Cesar Chavez, is be presented by the award-winning Miracle Theatre, starting Friday September 27. Chavez was a famous civil rights leader who founded, organized and led the United Farm Workers through a successful nationwide strike for better working and living conditions. Written by Martin Milagro and directed by Jose Gonzalez, the play will run through October 26. The Miracle Theater is located at 525 SE Stark Street. For ticket and event information, call 236 7253. Portland's award-winning Miracle Theater has opened its 11th season with the premiere o f the life and work o f Cesar Chavez. Produce Row. Join the fan with Ron Steen’s Culturally Diverse Jam, Monday the 7th at 9 pm Call for more infor­ mation 232-8355. I would liketo extend a special thank you for the attention, gifts and Birthday Spirits you surrounded me with. Your heartfelt wishes paved the road to a fantastic 40th Birthday celebration. 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