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x¡t>í’ ,íív,AW»»e*^«Sr -w Page 4 AMÍ*ít -------- ÿurflatth (©beeruer Focus May 12,1999 Entertainment Leiken has been instrumental in at tracting sought-after entertainers for over twenty years. He has managed to ajor m usical artists are bring in top draws like Seal, Tina arriving to the Rose City to entertain in this year’s Turner, Grover Washington Jr., Rob new concert season. Thanks to ert the Cray pro Band and many other greats. motional efforts of Dave Leiken, Port As a rule, he promotes concerts that By Joy Ramos M land has earned its status as a “hot spot” for these entertainers to perform. all people would like. David Leiken has remained true and “fixed" in developing Portland’s music scene. His long-time friend and business associate, Steve McCann (from Denver, CO.) was lured to this city to join him in that effort. They continue to maintain a long friendship and shared history together as independent concert Continued on next page. A VIP HOLLYWOOD STYLE VIBE Evening starts at the Water Front Pilsner room at 6:00 p.m. then a stretch limo ride to Berbatl's for the red carpet treatment. (VIP guest only) VIP tickets available at: Music Millennium (both locations) Waves Hair Design, Geneva's Salon, Comm Plus Wireless, Mid 'K' Beauty Supply, Berbatl's Pan, The Print Shop or call 449-3192 Tickets are $20 and Tax Deductible General Admission $10 at Berbatl's door 9 p . m . - 2 a . m . 50% off net proceeds benefit the Children's Fund for The Raphael House. For more information call 449-3192. David Leiken is the owner of Rosemont Theatre, Double Tee Promotions, Fastixx and Lucky Records. sfyanb *T¿¿ether! 'T9 ^benefit fHanbs On ^PortLanb n a t y p ic a l fo u r h o u r s , the Bottle B lon des, a 12-piece H an d s O n Portland (H O P) L atin/sw in g band, lead the fes tivities at the R o selan d T h e vo lu n teers can w eather-proof an elderly p erson ’s hom e, clear ater. Ja m e y H am pton & T h e a tr a il, p re p a re a n im a ls for E s se n tia ls , a ja z z -fu sio n en ad o p tion , serve m eals to the se m b le , b e g in th e ev en in g . hom eless, plan t a com m unity D oors open at 7 PM and mu g a r d e n o r g u id e a c r e a tiv e sic start at 8 PM. T ick ets are p roject for kids. But for four $ 1 0 in a d v a n c e by c a llin g hours on May 20, H O P volun H a n d s O n P o rtla n d at 5 0 3 / teers - and the general public 234-3581 or F astixx at 1-800- - will take off their work caps 992-8499, and $15 at the door. and put on their dan cing shoes All proceeds benefit H ands On for Band Together!, a party to P o rtlan d ’s m ission o f bu ildin g celebrate volunteerism. All pro the com m unity through volun ceeds benefit HOP, which m o teer service. T h e event is open bilizes team s of volunteers on to anyone age 21 and older. F o r m o re in fo r m a t io n diverse service projects that are “done in a day” and have a d i about Band Together!, volun rect and ongoing im pact on the teering with H O P or designing a new p roject, please call HOP com m unity. Portland favorites Pepe and at 503/234-3581. i GW AR Godhead and Ass X Hands on Portland Benefit Monday, May 17th- 8 pm A ll A ges P e p e & T h e B o ttle B lo n des Jamey Hampton & The Essentials Thursday, May 20,h - 8 pm W ilc o Friday, May 21st- 9 pm Monqui Presents 21 & O ver H.R. (H u m a n Rights) of Bad Brains Hungry Mob, Signified Monkey Saturday, May 22nd - 9 pm V an illa Ic e Sunday, May 23rd - 8 pm A ll A ges A ll A ges F ro n tlin e A s s e m b ly Switchblade Symphony Tuesday, May 25th- 8 pm 21 & O ver