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Portland Art Museum Concerts
Through Dec. 13
Presented by Smooth Jazz KKJZ 106.7, “Museum After Hours” is held
every Wednesday evening, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. through April in
the M useum’s North Wing, 1119SW. Park Ave. in downtown Portland.
Shirley Nanette’s Jazz and Gospel Show will be performing on Wednes-
day.D ec. 12 and Thursday, Dec. 13. Call 503-226-2811 or go online to
www.portlandartmuseum.org.
Winter Wonderland
Through Jan. 1
A sensational display o f lights and animation span the track at Portland
International Raceway. Enjoy the largest drive-through light show in
the Northwest right from the comfort of your own car. Traditional
favorites include Santa jum ping down an 84-foot ski slope, reindeer
flying over your car and the vivid color of the giant poinsettia arch.
Times are Sunday through Thursday, from 5 p.m. - 1 0 p.m.; Friday and
Saturday, from 5 p.m. - 1 1 p.m.
Africa AIDS Response
Thursday, Nov. 29
Portland is celebrating W orld AIDS Day through music and dance at the
Crystal Ballroom, located at 1332 W est Burnside St. on Thursday, Nov.
29, 7 p.m. This will be a benefit for Portland’s Sister City, Mutare,
Zimbabwe. Performances will be by Maya Soleil and master drummer
Obo Addy and Kukrudu. Call 503-735-1475.
M t. Hood Ballet Theatre
Photo caption: The Nut Warrior and the Rat King duel in the timeless classic, “The Nutcracker". It is a spellbinding and
enchanting ballet that combines fantasy, magic and childhood dreams. Performed by the Oregon Ballet Theatre, “The
Nutcracker" will be shown at Portland’s Keller Auditorium on Dec. 7.
by S tephen
R. D onaldson
F orge ; 2001
In “The Man W ho Fought
Alone,” Stephen R. Donaldson
tells a tale o f a wounded hero’s
struggle for redemption.
Mick Axebrewer, “Brew” to
his friends, is a recovering alco
holic. He is also healing from a
gunshot wound that almost killed
him. On top of this, his old partner
and lover, Ginny, has distanced
herself from him.
Y ears ago, w hile w orking
alongside Ginny, Brew accidentally shot and killed a cop. A cop who
happened to be his brother.
But Brew’s real job isn’t the one he was hired for. His real job is
regaining his own self-respect.
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Sojourn Theatre
A t th e Mevies
A Lesson in Self Reliance
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Friday, Nov. 30
Mt. Hood Ballet Theatre is pleased to present “Christmas with the
Nutcracker” at the Parkrose High School Theatre, located at 12003 NE.
Shaver on Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1. The lively sets, colorful
costumes and the beauty of dance are sure to captivate young and old
alike. Call 503-667-6698.
Friday, Nov. 30
Sojourn Theatre will be having a production of “Tartuffe: The Visitor,”
on Friday, Nov. 30 at the Echo Theatre. “Tartuffe: The Visitor” tells the
story o f a household turned upside down by a pious visitor who
demands moral obedience from his host family. The performances will
run until Dec. 16. Call 971-544-0464.
Hip Hop at Roseland Theatre
Friday, Nov. 30
Local hip hop artists Dru Down, Cool Nutz, Maniac Lok and others will
be performing at the Roseland Theatre for the Po-Hop 7 Holiday Edition
on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. This multi-artist concert is for all ages. Call
503-221 -0288 or go online to www.doubletee.com.
Black Knight
Based on M ark T w ain ’s
n o v e l, “ A C o n n e c tic u t
Y ankee in K ing A rthur’s
C ourt,” character Jam al
W alker is a fast-talking,
disenchanted black man
w ho w orks in a m edieval
them epark. H is m undane
existence becom es trans
form ed w hen, one day, he
finds a m ysterious piece
o f jew elry floating in the
th e m e p a rk 's m oat. The
je w e l’s pow ers transport
him to E n g lan d , 1328,
w here he team s up with
an ex-knight and a peas
ant girl to restore the king
dom to the overthrow n
queen. (G enre: historical, Martin Lawrence “gets down’
action, com edy, period: with the royal court in ‘ Black
Knight. "
Rating: PG -13)
Barnes & Noble Holiday Party
Saturday, Dec. I
Join Barnes & Noble on Saturday, Dec. 1 for a Harry Potter Magical
Holiday Party at 3 p.m. They will be celebrating the book that started it
all, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J. K. Rowling. Potterfans
of all ages will gather for a magical event featuring a lookalike contest,
activities, book discussion, giveaways, trivia, prizes, refreshments and
more. Come dressed as your favorite “Sorcerer’s Stone” character for
a chance to win prizes. Call 503-283-2800.
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N-Touch to Perform
Saturday, Dec. 1
N-Touch, a favorite five-member band that plays jazz locally will be
giving an in-store performance at Reflections Coffee & Books, located
a t446 NE. Killings worth on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 4-5 p. m. For more on
the band, go online to www.n-touchband.com.
The Northwest Film Center
Dec. 1 & 2
The Northwest Film Center is pleased to present the Portland premiere
of an Afghan movie called “Djomeh” . W inner o f a Cannes Film Festival
award, “Djomeh” follows the day-to-day life o f a young Afghan
immigrant who left home because o f his past romantic indescretions:
falling in love with an older woman and bringing shame to his family. The
film will be playing on Dec. 1 and 2 at the W hitsell Auditorium, located
at 1219 SW. Park Ave. Call503-221-1156orgoonlinetowww.nwfilm.org.
Spy Game
Lakewood Theatre Company
T here w as a tim e w hen CIA officer N athan M uir and his protégé
T om B ishop w ere inseparable, travelling the w orld and tasting
everything it had to offer. In a profession fraught w ith danger
and uncertainty, M uir and Bishop forged an uncom m only close
friendship based on m utual respect and affection. B ut that w as
years ago. N ow . in 1991, on the brink o f his retirem ent from the
agency, M uir learns that Bishop has gone rogue. H is one-tim e
protégé has been jailed overseas on espionage charges and is
scheduled to die in 24 hours. Y ears o f bad blood and hurt
feelings are w ashing aw ay in a flood o f m em orable adventures
shared by the tw o m en as M uir takes on his m ost dangerous -
and personal - m ission ever. (G enre: spy, thriller: Rating:
M PAA; R unning tim e: 95 m ins.)
Dec 1 ,8 , 1 5 & 22
The Lakewood Theatre Company will be presenting a child focused
musical review called the Holiday Magic Breakfast Theatre. The show
is an original adaptation of holiday stories artd songs from different
cultures. Performances are suitable for ages 3-12. The event will be held
in the Community Meeting Room at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec.
1,8,15 and 22. A continental breakfast is included. Call 503-635-3901.
M.C. Hammer
Sunday, Dec. 2
MC Hammer will be at the New Beginnings Christian Center, located at
7600NE. Glisan on Sunday, D ec. 2 to record a television production and
a music video that will be released in the New Year. The public is invited
to attend as the studio audience, and admission is free. Childcare is
available for children 5 and under. Seating will be on a first come first
serve basis. Call 503-256-6050or go online to www.newbeginnings.org.
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