K< X • à& » m E*1 u » à * ( ■Xi,#*— W IM» Page B3 APRII. 22, 1998 Il|r V»» rtUtth < l% w m (Ebe |3nrtlauò CObseruer e V f Zi ENTERTAINMENT It* kÛVU-lD • S9-1FM The JAZZ Station with routine. O f the eight Jefferson High s tu d e n ts who a u d itio n e d for scholarships, Djam ila M oore re­ ceived a tuition scholarship from Jacksonville U niversity (FL) and for possible adm ission. “Gettingthe opportunity tomeet hundreds of dancers from around the world was great. Area residents can see the outstanding Jefferson Dancers DINNER JAZZ 1« the evening from 6 :3 0 -8 :3 0 p.m. fine d in in g ... fine w ine... fine jazz they go together! MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE • GRESHAM The Jefferson Dancers have added another stunning success to their two decades of international recognition. In their first appear­ ance at the by-invitation-only 4th National High School Dance Festi­ val, the twenty-two dancers from Portland’s Jefferson High School received a rousing, standing ova­ tion from 1,500 of their peers for their performance of In the Mood. The New World School of Arts and Miami Dance Futures sponsored the Dance Festival, which took place during the last week of March in Miami, Florida. The Festival included two-and-a- halfdays of masterclasses taught by some of the nation’s finest dance instmctors, student performances and auditions for college scholarships. The concluding event, a final gala, featured top student performers. Am ong those selected to ap ­ pear at the gala were Jefferson D ancers Damon and Demetrius Keller. These high school seniors w ere honored as outstanding stu ­ d en t c h o re o g ra p h e rs and re ­ ceived cash prizes for their tap M a y 7, 8 , 9 M a y 9 ,1 0 M ay l O 8 p .m . 2 p .m . 7 p .m . Newmark (formerly Intermediate) Theater Portland Center for the Performing Arts All Seats Reserved. SI 5 .5 0 . St 3 .5 0 a n d S9.50 A vailable a t the PCPA Box O ffice ( t i l t SW Broadw ay) a n d a t all Fred M eyer FASTIXX O utlets |224-TIXX |. Prices include user and torwemence fees Mail and phone orders subject lo additional handbnq charqet M arcie M unnerlyn received a ta le n t s c h o la r s h ip fro m M ercyhurst C ollege (PA). Both schools are known for their ex ­ cellent dance program s. Kevin C om m odore, M eghan H arshm an, Damon K eller and Jessica Zarins were recognized in the auditions and interview ed at their annual perform ances on May 7, 8, 9, and 10 at the Newm ark T heater, Portland Center for the Perform ing Arts in dow ntow n Portland. For ticket inform ation contact the PCPA Box O ffice, Fastixx (224-TIX X )or Darlene Shanks at 916-5356. Experience the Exhilaration! Janice Scroggins and Friends-Sunday, April 19 at 3 pm, Willamette Valley Vineyards Book your seat in advance for the next Jazz in the Afternoon concert event with celebrated pianist Janice Scroggins, who will grace the Great Room at Willamette Valley Vine­ yards with her powerhouse blend of jazz, blues and gospel flavors. Called “one of life’s few, necessary plea­ sures” by JazzScene magazine, Scroggins scored a 1988 Grammy nomination for the CD “Janice Scroggins Plays Scott Joplin." Her credits include recordings with The Esquires, Tom McFarland, and Lloyd Jones to name a few. This concert will be held at 3 pm in the Great Room at Willamette Valley Vineyards-tableseating. Pack a picnic! Sorry, no outside alcoholic beverages. Admission is $8 in advance, $10 at the door, and seniors are $5.50. For advance seating information, call Maggie Crawford, Willamette Val­ ley Vineyards 503-588-9463. For other information call Bernie Knab 503-399-2531. PORTLAND GAY M FN S Cl IORLIS