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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.
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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.
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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