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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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;
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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
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Rating: MPAA; Running time: 94 mins.)
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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.
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