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East-West Art Symposium
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Oct. 10 -13
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An international symposium called Crossing Boundaries: East-West
Symposium in Print Art will take place at Portland State University, Oct.
10-13. It offers many opportunities to see art and hear speakers address
ing the role o fpnnts and printing techniques in today' s art environment.
The event will be held at Onda Gallery, located at 2215 N.E. Alberta St.
Onda is one o f forty-plus area galleries showing a wide range o f print
art during the month o f October. For more info., call 503-493-1909.
Flying Sparks
Thursday, Oct. 11
Odette Larson is the author o f “Flying Sparks,” a true life story about
the sexual and physical abuses she endured growing up in Las Vegas
during the 1950’s. Larson will open a discussion on issues o f abused
• girls, and promote her book in the Vanport Room, Smith Center at
Portland State University, from 7:30p.m. - 9 p.m. Call 503-725-4552.
Out on Broadway
Broadway actors and actresses will be performing at “Out on Broad-
; way,” a stage show featuring dramatic and musical performances to
benefit Esther’s Pantry, a Portland-based charitable organization pro
viding food and personal items to persons with AIDS. The show will be
held at the World Trade Center Theater, 121 SW. Salmon St. on
Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. Call 503-408-7997.
21st Cans Film Festival
Thursday, Oct. 11
Moviegoers who donate three cans o f food at any Regal C inemas in the
state on Thursday, Oct. 4 can see a movie for free and receive a free child-
size popcorn. All shows except starred attractions are eligible. And for
more entertainment, Hollywood Video will offer customers a second
chance to give food and enjoy a free movie and free popcorn. Guests
can bring three cans o f food and receive a free video rental, including
all new releases and DVDs, and a free bag o f microwave popcorn.
Ben Folds
Thursday, Oct. 11
In support o f his’latest Epic release, "Rockin the Suburbs,” Ben Folds
is coming to rock Roseland. Folds came into prominence in 1995 as the
leader o f Ben Folds Five. Their freewheeling live show, spiked with
joyous contempt and dazzling musicanship, put Mr. Folds and the Five
on the map o f the alternative nation. Ben Folds with special guest C itizen
Cope will be performing at the Roseland on Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. For tickets,
c a ll 5 0 3 -2 2 4 -T IX X o r go o n lin e to w w w .fa stix x .c o m or
www.hobconcerts.com.
Big Bird in Concert
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13”’ Annual Sauerkraut Festival
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Literary Arts, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch o f the Oregon-
based Poetry In Motion Project for2001 /2OO2. The launch event will take
place on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at noon on the Park Blocks behind Smith
Memorial Center a, Portland State University.
The Planets and Star Wars
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Images provided by NASA o f the planets will be projected onto a huge
screen hanging above the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall while the
Oregon Symphony orchestra performs H olst’s legendary score, "The
Planets,” conducted by Resident Conductor Murry Sidlin on Tuesday,
Oct. 16, at 7:30 p. m. The concert wil begin with W illiams ’ popular Suite
from “Star Wars.” For tickets, call 503-228-1353 or 800-228-7343, or go
When Buildings Speak
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Alice Cotton, an Oregon architectural and house portrait artist/author,
spent a year illustrating and researching aselection ofO regon’s histori
cal buildings, featured in her book, “When Buildings Speak." She will
be signing books and doing a speaking engagement on Tuesday, Oct.
16 at Jackson’s Books, 320 S.E. Liberty St. at 7 p.m.
The Music of Dracula
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Music lovers and patrons will have the opportunity to meet special
guests Philip Glass and The Philip Glass Ensemblp following the perfor
mance o f the Bram Stoker’s horror classic, “Dracula,” directed by Tod
Browning. Hors d ’oeuvres and cocktails will be provided by the Heathman
Hotel and Restaurant at 1001 SW Broadway, from 9:30 p.m. until
midnight. Call 503-242-1419.
Oct 11-14
Children and their families are invited to go on a musical camping trip
with Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster and the rest o f their friends on
“Sesame Street.” They’re setting offa toe-tapping, eye-popping, imagi
nation-grabbing excursion in a Sesame Street Live musical extravaganza
at the Memorial Coliseum, from Thursday. Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 14. For
ticket info., call 503-224-4400 or go online to www.ticketmaster.com.
CARIBBEAN Cruise & Party
Aboard The Portland Spirit
Cultural Crossroads
Wednesday, Oct. 17
The International Firehouse Cultural Center will be hosting an intimate
evening with fiber artist Pat Gold as she shares her Wascc heritage.
Through slides and stories Pat Gold speaks about the development o f
her art as she stands at the “cultural crossroad” between traditional and
m odem art. Participate in a unique dialogue between artists and audi
ence. The event will be at the
IFCC, located at 5340 North Inter-
Cruise & Dance
10:30 pm - 1:30 am
Pre-boarding Party
Featuring:
D.J. Ronald (Sweet Pea) o f Seges Nite Club Mixing Hot Calypso & Reggae!
Guest D. J. Mixing Smoothe R&B Old School Jums!
Special D. J. Ital I lbs Mixing Reggae, Socca and Dance Hall!
Widespread Panic
Wednesday, Oct. 17
One o f the many neo-hippie jam bands which inherited the road-warrior
mantle left behind by the Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic established
a devout grass-roots following on the strength o f constant touring and
a loose, rootsy brand o f Southern rock informed by jazz and blues
textures. W idespread Panic will be performing at the Arlene Schnitzer
Concert Hall on W ednesday, Oct. 17,8 p.m. Call 503-224-8499.
Auditions at Lakewood Theatre
Oct. 17,18,20 & 21
Lakewood Theatre, located at 368 S. State St. in Lake Oswego will be
having open call auditions for two musicals: “Fiddler on the R o o f’ and
“Holiday Magic Breakfast Theatre." Lakewood Theatre Company sup
ports and encourages multi-ethnic diversity in its casting. Call 503-635-
3901 during the hours o f 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
Master Organist Performing
Friday, Oct. 19
James O ’Donnell, newly appointed Organist and Master o f the Choris
ters at W estminster Abbey, London will be performing with the Cantores
in Ecclesia on Friday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. at St. M ary’s Cathedral, located
at 1716NW Davis. Call 503-295-2811 for further information.
Happy Birthday Kennedy School
Friday, Oct. 19
On Friday, Oct. 19, from 4p .m .-1 0 p .m ., McMenamins Kennedy School
will throw a birthday bash to celebrate the 1915 opening o f the historic
elementary school. Go back to school for a day to listen to the raucous
sounds o f the McMenamins Marching Band, carnival games for the
whole family and balloon creations by Joe Mishkin. Food and beverages
are available. All ages are welcome. Call 503-249-3983.
Charley Pride at Chinook Winds Casino
Oct. 19 & 20
“Just Between You and M e" you don’t want to be left out when Charley
Pride comes to Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City on Oct. 19 and
2 0 ,8 p.m. each night. For more than 30 years, Charley Pride has thrilled
country fans worldwide with his personal warmth and love o f country
music. To get more info, or to purchase tickets, call 1 -888-M AIN-ACT
or Fastixx at 1-800-992-TIXX.
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The World of Competitive Scrabble
Sunday, Oct. 21
Stefan Fatsis, a “Wall Street Journal” reporter andNational Public Radio
regular, recounts his remarkable rise through the ranks o f elite Scrabble
players. During the course o f his research, Fatsis, transformed from a
curious reporter to a confirmed Scrabble nut. He will be at Pow ell's City
o f Books on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. to promote his new book, “Word
Freak: The W orld o f Competitive Scrabble.”
Morehouse College Glee Club
IN CONCERT
Saturday October 20, 2001
4:00 PM Bauman Auditorium
Premium Bars. Appetizers Buffet. Door Prizes!
Tickets $16-$20at the Door* Available at Safeway Fastixx
224-TTXX, Charge by phone or online at www.fastixx.com
And Seges Nit Club* Salvador Mollys* Sweetwater Jam House
21 A over, Upscale Dress Code
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Tesla is back! All five original members including Jeff Keith, Frank
Hannon, Tommy Skeoch, Brian Wheat and Troy Luccketta have re
united for a US tour including a stop in Portland to rock Roseland. Tesla
is on tour in support o f their new release “Re-Plugged.” They will be at
Roseland, Oct. 17at 8 p.m. For tickets, goonline towww.ticketmaster.com
o rwww.fastixx.com.
Saturday
October 20th, 2001
Seges Nite Club, 818 SW 1”
Dancing on 2 Levels
Saturday, Oct. 13
Steinfeld’s Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival will mark 13 years ofcelebrat
ing sauerkraut on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m .- 6 p.m. on the grounds
o f Scappoose City Hall, 33568 E. Columbia Ave. This year’s family-
friendly event will feature nearly 100 food and craft booths, a balloon
artist, petting zoo, kids’ stage and a main stage featuring talent from
around the Pacific Northwest.
Poetry in Motion
Thursday, Oct. 11
Tesla
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The scholarship recipients will he honored on December ft, 2001, at the
Portland Hilton.
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Morehouse College is the largest liberal arts college for men. It confers bachelor
degrees on more African-American men than any other institution in the nation.
During its 89 year history the glee club has sung for presidents, heads of state and
has been heard on television and in major motion pictures.
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