(Elje ^Jortlanb © b s e r u e r -------------- The Focus Entertainn t NW I mWlWHWWWIWiii WI H ft 1 1 WWMWIW'W WK1W.M Objects for the Emancipated Consumer Through May 19 » Throughout the end o f Apri I until May 19, Portland’s theatre and media ensemble Liminal will present “Objects for the Emancipated Con­ sumer,” a sci-fi spy drama and 360- degree performance that merges theatre and technology into a unique interactive event. A udi­ ences can explore the frenzied story o f six characters as they search for answers to past, present and future crimes in an international airport city. The showings will be at the Dekum Building, top floor, located at 519 SW. Third Ave. For more information, call 503/229-3979. Ascending the Cosmic Mountain Through Wednesday, June 3 The Portland Art Museum, lo- catedat 1219SW .ParkAvenuewill be offering an exhibition o f a selec­ tion o f Tibetan religious art and artifacts from Portland private col­ lections. The event is part o f the “Tibetan Arts and Culture Festi­ val,” which will run prior and con­ currently to the Dalai Lama’s visit in mid-May and includes Tibetan film, visual arts, music and dance. For more information on the art show- ing, call 503/226-2811. Our Dream Gallery Through Tuesday, June 9 » Our Dream Gallery will present Ron Smith and The Arthur Wright, tw o o u tsta n d in g a rtists from Northern California with the show­ ing o f “This & T hat,” which will run through June 9. Ron Smith work ranges from im ages o f the A frican savannah to his Jazz se­ ries. A rthur W right also paints images o f African w ildlife using a secret technique involving bleach and black paper. The gallery is located at 2209 N.E. A lberta St. Call 503/288-3024. The Language of Western Art Through Sunday, June 24 Join the Portland Art M useum, located at 1219 SW. Park Avenue, for a fascinating look at A m erica’s two m ost celebrated W estern art­ ists, F red eric R em ington and Charles Russell. Their depictions o f broncos and buffalo, cowboys and American Indians helped shape our view o f the American West o f the late 19th century. The exhibition runs from Thursday, April 26 until Sunday, June 24. It consists o f an exceptional group o f over 100 paint­ ings, sculptures, watercolors, draw­ ings, book illustrations and photo­ graphs. Visions and Visionaries May 1 through Oct. 31 “Visions and Visionaries,” thirty- plus paintings by important Oregon artists from the era 1880-1930, will be exhibited at Pittock Mansion from May 1 through Oct. 31. Visitors may view “Visions and Visionaries” be­ ginning May 1, from 1 2 - 4 p.m. daily. The public is encouraged to call 503/823-3624 for further infor­ mation. Oregon’s “Premier Adult Symphonic Band” Wednesday, May 2 Oregon’s “Premier Adult Sym­ phonic Band" members include the best professional instrumentalists, music e d u c a to rs, p ro fe ssio n a l business people and other walks o f life. T heir next concert will be on W ednesday, M ay 2 at the C en­ tury HS PAC, located at 2000 S W. 234th in H illsboro. For m ore infor­ m ation, call Jay Burchak at 503/ 255-0486. Jewelry & Metal Design Show & Sale Thursday, May 3 The C reative M etal A rts guild presents the 13th A nnual Jew elry & Metal Design Show & Sale. This show continues the tradition o f show casing some o f the m ost tal­ ented and creative jew elry and m etal artists and sculptors from across the Pacific Northwest. Gala opening is M ay 3, 6-9 p.m. at the W orld F orestry C enter, M iller Hall, 4033 SW. C anyon Rd. Call 503/640-3971,503/620-1499 or503/ 233-6919. Mountain Writers Series Thursday, May 3 The M ountain W riters Series is pleased to announce the N orth­ w e st R e g io n a l R e sid e n c y o f H eather M cHugh. On Thursday, May 3, there will be a poetry read­ ing w ith opening music by bassist G len M oore. D oor open at 7 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased at M W S, located at 3624 S.E. May 2, 2001 Focus 75th anniversary with a day ofMexi- can-style food specials beginning at 6 p.m. The Fulton Pub & Brewery is located at 0619 SW. Nebraska. Milwaukie or Looking Glass Book­ Call 503/246-9530, or visit their store. Call 503/236-4854. website at www.mcmenamins.com. 45th Annual Loyalty Day and Sea Fair Festival Thursday, May 3 - Sunday, May 6 One o f the Oregon C oast’s larg­ est, oldest and m ost popular fes­ tivals reaches a m ilestone this year. N ew port Loyalty Day and Sea Fair Festival, a four-day cel­ ebration o f the C ity o f N ew port, turns 45. B esides parade w atch­ ing, festival-goers can visit the U.S. Coast G uard Station, w hich will hold an open house, on board and tour two m ilitary ships visit­ ing Yaquina Bay. The highlight o f the event, the 45th A nnual Parade, proceeds dow n Highw ay 101 on Saturday, M ay 5 betw een noon and 2 p.m. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Friday, May 4 & Saturday, May 5 Singing for Our Lives Saturday, May 5 Aurora Chorus returns to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall fora concert benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The centerpiece o f the evening wi 11 be Aurora’s performance o f“ Where I Live, A Breast Cancer Oratorio” by Minneapolis composer Diane Ben­ jamin. Call the Aurora Chorus at 503/721-0262. The Portland Youth Philharmonic Sunday, May 6 The Portland Youth Philharmonic, Huw Edwards, Conductor and Music Director, will conclude the Season with the “Spring Concert" on Sunday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Theprogram will include twopremieres for America’s firstyouth orchestra including Elgar’s Concert Overture “Cockaigne.” Alsoapremiere for the Philharmonic is Lutoslawki’s “Concerto forOrchestra.”Call503/223- 5939 or the Portland Art Museum Box Office at503/226-0973. C elebrate Cinco de M ayo with the unique sound o f Los Lobos, playing at Chinook W inds. They 98 Degrees at the will perform on Friday. May 4 and Memorial Coliseum Saturday, M ay 5 every night at 8 Thursday, May 10 p.m. D on’t miss the opportunity T ic k e ts for the M ay 10, 98 to se e th is e x c itin g , D egrees show is c u rre n tly on g ro u n d b re a k in g band w ithout sale F riday, M arch 30 at 5 p.m . traveling to East L. A. Expe­ rience the flavor o f M exico on the Oregon Coast. Call 1 - 888-M A IN -A CT,orFastixx at l-800-992-TIXX(8499). Page 7 Jo in in g this m ust-see, hubbub band are top-notch acts including D ebelah M organ, and Baha Men, w ith their hit song “ Who Let the D ogs O ut.” Tickets are available at the Rose Q uarter Ticket Office or on th e w eb at w w w .ro s e q u a rte r.c o m or www .ticketm aster.com . Call 503/ 224-4400. Poems Over Broadway Friday, May 11 Poems O ver Broadway, held at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Lloyd Center is a regular, non- confrontational, intim ate open- m ike for poets o f any age, style and skill level to read their poetry. It starts Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. Formore information, call 503/335- 0201. PCC Community Fair Saturday, May 12 P ortland C om m unity C ollege w ill be having another C om m u­ nity F airat their PCC RockC reek cam pus, located at S.W . 185th and Springville Rd., from !0a.m . to 5 p.m. A long w ith displays about PCC program s, a c tiv itie s in clude dog agility d e m o n stra ­ tions, horse-draw n w agon rides, a h elic o p te r drop w ith prizes for k id s, clow ns, facep ain ters and ju g g le rs. The head lin e act this year is the N. W. A frikan A m eri­ can B allet p resen tin g tw o free perform ances in the Forum T he­ atre at 12:30a.m . a n d 2 :3 0 p .m . Big City Produce 19th Annual Ceramic Showcase May 4, 5 & 6 The O regon Potters A s­ sociation will be having their 19th A Annual nnual Show and Sale on Friday, M ay, Saturday, M May ay 5 and Sunday, M ay 6 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Oregon Convention Center. There There will be over 200 artists show showing, ing, clay dem onstra­ tions and a ch ildren’s clay tions activity »ctivity area. Fulton Pub Celebrates Celebrates 75 Years Saturday, Saturday, May 5 On Saturday, M ay 5, join neighbors, leighbors, fam families ilies and col- col­ lege ege students in celebrating the he Fulton Pub& Pub & Brew ery’s Named BEST FRESH PRODUCE MARKET in Portland 1999!! By the Case, By the Pound, or By the Bunch You save BIG at Big City Produce! Best Greens in Portland «MBMr Best ethnocentric selections in Portland 722 N. Sumner St. (Corner of Albina & N. Sumner) One Block West of Jefferson High School 503-460-3830 Open 7 Days a Week Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 7 pm Sat. 9 am-6 pm Sun. 10 am -6 pm