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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 12, 2001)
^ortlanh ®b»mier Page A6 December 12, 2001 ■en ■■■■■■■■Be HRIRGTORieS Exploring the politics o f African American hair through dance, text and music is “HairStories” by the Urban Bush Women, a local dance O ctober 2 7 - A p r i l 2 8 troupe. They will be performing at Portland State University's P ost T imes : Friday • 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday • 1:00 p.m. Lincoln Hall on Dec. 13, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. (503) 285-9144 • 1001 N. Schmeer Rd. www.portlandmcadows.com F ree "J <3 f 1 VJ f f &. A Classical Comedy on Morals Family life gets turned upside down when a deceitful man pays a visit in “Tartuffe.” “Tartuffe: The Visitor” tells the story of a household turned up side down by a pious visitor who demands moral obedience from his host family - all the while con ducting himself in quite a different manner. The story o f virtue, ven geance and fanaticism is by turns hilarious, startling and disturb ing as one fam ily reckons with its ow n re s p o n s e s to th e ir visito r’s influence. This style-hopping adaptation of M olière’s great comedy by the Sojourn Company explores the French tale in the context of a world facing global conflict-w hat are the responses we find in our own house? Faith and righteous ness become entangled in a battle between the play’s plot and the emotions of the present moment as Sojourn artists offer an evening of dizzying surprises, choreo graphed collisions and challeng ing perspectives. Perform ances o f “Tartuffe: The V isitor” will be at the Echo Theatre, located at 1515 SE. 37’*' Ave., Dec. 14 - 16, 8 p.m. Call 971 -544-0464 for ticket informa tion or reservations. <1 I I I Through Dec 23 Through Dec 30 Tears of Joy Theatre will be giving a performance o f “Alice in W onder land” throughout December. In the production, Alice meets masked characters and puppets in a treasure-filled Victorian attic. This is fast- paced physical theatre with masks, puppets and music. The theatre is located at 1111SW. Broadway. Fortickets and information, call 360-695- 0477. Barnes & Nobel Art Exhibit Friday, Dec 14 Barnes & Nobel, Jantzen Beach will be featuring abstract collage prints by the student in Jill Brenan’s Third Grade Class at Chief Joseph Elementary School in North Portland. You can meet the student artists at an A rtists’ Reception in their honor on Friday, Dec. 14, from 7-8 p.m. Help support these young emerging student artists! Call 503-283-2800. OMSI Celebrates Winter Solstice n „ c 1 4 ,1 5 < 2 1 ,2 2 Travel through time on a journey of discovery w it: letum of the Light” at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. This is a multi-media planetarium show celebrating the winter solstice with an extraordinary combination of live vocals and imagery. Show times are Dec. 14,15 at 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Dec. 21 and 22. Tickets are available by calling 797-4661. Lakewood Theatre Company Dec 15 t 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 and 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 Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22. A continental breakfast is included. Call 503-635-3901. Portland Gay Men's Chorus Pro/essionai Skin Ocean’s Danny Ocean and h is h an d -p ic k e d crew of specialists gather in Las Ve gas to attempt the m ost extravagant casino heist ever: they plan to rob the A new generation o f actors remake Bellagio, the M i Frank Sinatra's 1960 film on multiple casino heists in “Ocean's Eleven. ’ rage, and Treasure Isla n d s im u lta neously. In this remake o f the classic Frank Sinatra film by the same name (regarded as one o f the best the infamous “Rat Pack” ever made), there are a few modern-day differences. (Genre: action, > Sitaron Cm Strvic“! M a x w d l-H e n d r ic fis Call today for yowr comptimcntary facial Portland, OR 07211 503-955 km h d for the ,ove of ^8ZZ adventure, comedy, crime, remake; Rating: PG-13) Pinero The film tells the life story of Miguel Pinero, the late Puerto Rican poet and playwright, who did time in Sing Sing for drug dealing and petty theft. When he turned his prison experiences into the 1974 Tony- Award wining play “Short Eyes,” the resulting notoriety and fame was too much for the Latino bad-boy genius. He retreated to the darker comers of New York City dying prematurely in 1988. (Genre: biopic, drama; Rating: R; Running time: 129 mins.) Baran Y oung L ateef w orks on a T ehran construction sight w ith his fellow Iranians and a few illegal A fghan w orkers. W hen L ateef is given heavier tasks to accom m odate new A fghan w orker Rahm at, he resents his displacem ent and treats Rahm at cruelly. A fter one o f his pranks, though, L ateef discovers R ahm at’s secret - he is a w om an. L a te e f s heart softens, then, as he shows new affection fo r Rahm at by doing w hat he can to ease the hardships she suffers at work. (Genre: romance, teenage, drama; 89.1 concerts will feature an eclectic selection o f beautiful holiday music to celebrate C hristm as, Chanukah, K w anzaa, Solstice and New Years. “The Nutcracker” - a spellbinding and enchanting ballet about fantasy, magic and childhood dreams performs until Dec. 19 in Portland's Keller Auditorium. Tickets are available by phone at 503-2-B ALLET, toll free at 1 -888-9-B ALLET, or through TicketMaster at 503-790-ARTS. Tears of Joy Theatre MART KAT- INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT Rating: MPAA; Running time: 94 mins.) E N T tl T U S U I S I Oregon Ballet Theatre's "The Nutcracker" A t th e M cvies F ree P a r k in g M a in l in e A d m issio n Dec ,5 & 1 6 The Portland G ay M en’s Chorus will be giving their annual holiday concert called “H oliday V oices” on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16at 2 p.m. in the Kaul Auditorium, Reed College. The Woman in Chorus Sunday, Doc. 16 The 100+ voices of Aurora Chorus will be presenting a non-traditional holiday concert to remind us o f our relationship to the turning seasons of the earth, the mystery o f the cosmos and o f the soul’s returning to its source through its yearnings for peace and good will. They will be giving two performances entitled “Nightsongs and Lullabies” on Sun day, Dec. 16 at the Parkrose High School Auditorium, located at 12003 NE. Shaver at4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Call 503-287-6721. Handel's Messiah at Oregon Garden Monday, Dec 17 As a component of its holiday activities. The Oregon Garden announces the presentation of H andel’s Messiah by the Portland baroque Orches tra on Monday, Dec. 17at7p.m . in the Grand Hall ofthe J. Frank Schmidt Jr. Pavilion. Seating is limited to 600 for this outstanding holiday treat. Call 503-674-8264 or go online to www.pbo.org. Hip Hop Punk Rock GOSPEL CHRISTMAS Friday, Dec. 21, 7:30 pm Sponsored by sum Automotive Saturday, Dec. 22, 7:30 pm Sponsored by Time Warner Telecom Charles Floyd, co n d u c to r Northwest Community Gospel Chorus Join Charles Floyd, the Oregon Symphony and the acclaimed Northwest Community Gospel Chorus for an inspiring and spirited Christmas cele bration. Please bring a can of food for the Oregon Food Bank. Tickets start at $19 Media support by KINKIml02 Friday, Dec 20 The self-described “psychedelic hip-hop punk rock” outfit the Kottonmouth Kings from California will be performing at the Roseland Theater on Friday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. along with Primer55 and Mix Mob. Tickets are on sale by calling 503-224-8499 or go online to www.fastixx.com . Portland Opera Works ADDED: GOSPEL CHRISTMAS OPEN REHEARSAL Thursday, Dec 20 Portland Opera Works!, the touring division of Portland O pera's Edu cation and Outreach program will be presenting an operatic production called “An American Magic Flute” that combines the beautiful melodies o f M ozart's “Magic Flute” with Native American story-telling. The show will be at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, located at 1111S W. Broadway on Thursday, Dec. 20, noon time. Call 241-1407 or go online to www.PQrtlandoptra.Qrg Kwanzaa Gala & Gentlemen's Ball 7:30 pm Tickets: $15 general admission Saturday, Dec 29 The Bridge Builders will be having their fifth annual Kwanzaa Gala and Gentlemen’s Ball on Saturday, Dec. 29 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, located at SW. Broadway and Main. The ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a post celebration gala at the Governor Hotel, located at 611 SW. Tenth Ave., from 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. African or European inspired formal wear is recommended. Call 306-2960. Í Thursday, Dec. 20, 0103 F O R T IC K E T S A N D IN F O R M A T IO N : C a l l S 0 3 - 2 2 S - 1 3 S 3 | 1 8 0 0 2 2 8 7343 | M on- Sat, 9 am - 5 pm w w w .e r e y m illio n y .o r g | 503-790-ARTS service charge may apply) Group rates available for 1 2 /2 1 & 12 /22. Call 503 22 8 -1 3 5 3 A I H*h,t \11 I ines ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL SW Main ft Broadway • Portland Center for Ihn Perform ing Aits
