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N o m in a te d fo r six T o n y
A w ards, “S w ing” is a celebration
o f the m usic and dance phenom ­
enon that sw ept the nation in the
'30s and '40s and has returned to
becom e one o f today’s fastest
growing trends. More than adance
revue, “Sw ing!” crosses ethnic
and cultural barriers, hi-lighting
an eclectic mix of J i ve, Latin Swing.
West Coast Swing, Hip-Hop Swing
and C ountry W estern Swing.
This all-singing, all-dancing
evening features a mix o f new and
classic songs and over 30 tour de
force d ance num bers - som e
com ic, some rom antic, some nos­
talgic, som e sexy. “Sw ing!” also
features spectacular vocal perfor­
m ances, w hile the entire show is
driven by the dynam ic sound o f a
hot neo-Sw ing band.
T he original Broadw ay M usi­
cal “Sw ing!” will play Keller Audi­
torium foreight performances, Jan.
1 - 6 . For tickets and inform ation,
call 241-1407 or go online to
w w w .portlandopera.com .
Having some friendly competition, “Swing" dancers show their stuff as they try to top each other.
At th e Movies
The Lord of the Rings:
The Fellowship of the Ring
In celebration o f the seven principles o f Kwanzaa, the
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, located at 5340 N.
Interstate, will be having a multi-artist exhibition until the end
o f the month. To recognize creativity on the last day o f
Kwanzaa, IFCC will be offering music, ceremony and a feast.
For more information, call 823-2072.
The Blue Show at Talisman Gallery
The Royal Tenenbaums
A unique group o f artists will prem iere their w orks in an exhibit
around the them e color o f blue in the “Blue Show .” T he opening
reception o f 17 artists will be on the Last Thursday, Dec. 27, from 5 :30
p . m .- 9 p.m. at 1476 NE. A lberta St. T he T alism an G allery has 2-4
G roup show s annually and rotates 2-person show s year round. All
events are free and open to the public.
Kwanzaa for Kids
Kwanzaa Gala & Gentlemen's Ball
A family o f eccentric geniuses reunite unexpectedly after a
long separation in “ The Royal Tenenbaums. ’
Set in m ythic pre-historic tim es, the story o f a desperate battle against
encroaching evil unfolds. It pits young hobbit Frodo, w ho has
inherited a m agic ring from his elderly cousin Bilbo, against the dark
L or Sauron. W ise to the pow ers that the m agic ring holds, Sauron
desires it, know ing its pow er w ill enable him to enslave the people o f
M iddle Earth. In an effort to thw art Sauron, Frodo recruits the
fellow ship o f the w izard, an elf, a dw arf and others on a m ission to
destroy the ring so no being can m isuse it; how ever, by casting it into
the volcanic fires in the C rack o f D oom , the ring unleashes its own
pow er in the struggle. (G en re: epic, a d a p ta tio n , live-a ctio n , fa n ta s y :
Royal T enenbaum and his w ife E theline have three children - Chas.
M argo and Richie - a fam ily o f geniuses. C has started buying real
estate in his early teens (having a seem ingly preternatural under­
standing o f international finance), M argot w as a playw right (w ho
received a Braverm an grant o f $50,000 in the ninth g rad e) and Richie
was a junioi cham pion tennis player (who won the U.S. N ationals three
years in a row). Each genius’ ability appeared unparalleled until Royal
and Etheline separated and virtually all m em ory o f the T enenbaum
brilliance w as subsequently erased. T he tale follow s the fam ily ’s
sudden and unexpected reunion one winter. (G en re: co m ed y; R a tin g :
R a tin g : P G -1 3 : R u n n in g tim e: 8 7 m ins. I
R; R u n n in g tim e: 9 0 m in s.)
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Dec. 27 & 28
Children ages 6-12 can celebrate K w anzaa in a safe and supportive
environm ent at the M att D ishm an C om m unity C enter, located at 77
NE. Knott. Practice cooperation and team w ork w ith sports and
gam es. D evelop creativity w ith arts and crafts. Please bring a lunch.
This W inter B reakC am p will be continuing on Thursday, Dec. 27 and
Friday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call 823-3186.
Uruk-Hai, an
army of
horrible
mutants
battle for
blood in “The
Lord o f the
Rings. ’
NEW YEARS EVE
CELEBRATION
C l o s e N ig h t l y
$ 2 .9 5
S id e R oom E v e n t s :
D e c e m b e r 28
DENNIS SPRINGER
SAXO PHO NIST
A l l S ideroom events are 10:00 pm - 1 :00 am on F ridays
E vents are subject to a cover charge .
B illy R eed ' s R estaurant & B ar provides P ortland
AUDIENCES WITH GREAT MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT EVERY MONTH.
Tears of Joy Theatre
Through Dec 30
Tears o f Joy Theatre w ill be giving a perform ance o f “A lice in
W onderland” throughout D ecem ber. In the production, A lice meets
m asked characters and puppets in a treasure-filled V ictorian attic.
T his is fast-paced physical theatre with m asks, puppets and m usic.
T he theatre is located at 1111 SW. Broadw ay. F or tickets and
information, call 360-695-0477.
Caroling at Pittock Mansion
Through Dec 31
“C arols o f the S eason” is the them e selected for Pittock M ansion this
holiday. T he N orthw est Society o f Interior D esigners has volun­
teered to provide traditional and festive backdrops throughout the
M ansion. C arols are played throughout the room s and there will be
som e live perform ances on the w eekends. T he holiday m ake-over
can be view ed until M onday, Dec. 31, from 12 p.m . - 4 p.m. every day
at 3229 NW . Pittock Dr. Call 503-823-3624.
New Year's Eve Bash at Seges
Monday, Dec 31
Enjoy your N ew Y ear’s C elebration at Seges, a Portland nightclub
located at 818 S W. 1a. M usic artist Sham ir will be playing, from 9 p.m.
- 1 a.m., w ith D JsS w eet P ea and Felix finishing up the night spinning
music to dance to. Call 503-279-0250.
Artist Exhibit at Lawrence Gallery
CLASS OF 2002 PACKAGE
$ 3 5 0 per couple
A dm ission to concert only, $40
Hip Hop Dance Workshop
Jan. 15 - March 7 -
An eight-w eek Hip Hop dance w orkshop will be held at P S U ’s Peter
Stott C enter Room 207, Jan. 15 - M arch 7, T uesdays and T hursdays,
from 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. M aricella D evine will teach an enticing com bi­
nation o f H ip Hop m oves with a personal flair. C all 725-5670.
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Jan. 20 & 21 -
Jan. 20 - 25
On the occasion o f the 25th anniversary o f its original 1977 prem iere,
“R oots,” A lex H aley 's Pulitzer Prize-w inning m asterpiece o f
storytelling is presented exclusively, from Sunday, Jan. 2 0 -2 5 ,9 -1 1
p.m and Saturday, Jan. 26, noon to m idnight on H allm ark C hannel
U.S. T hroughout the w eeklong celebration. H allm ark C hannel U.S.
will salute the 25th anniversary with interview s w ith som e o f the
m iniseries' original stars and producers. Alex H aley’s family will also
participate.
Lou Rowls at Chinook Winds
Jan. 25 & 26
’’Y o u 'll N ever Find (A nother Love Like M ine)” or a b etter chance
to see the legendary Lou Raw ls than w hen he perform s at C hinook
W inds C asino & C onvention C enter on Jan. 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. in
Lincoln C ity. For m ore inform ation, call 1 -888-M A IN -A C T (624-
6228)orFastixx, 1-800-992-TIXX (8499).
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Friday, Jan. 4 .
B est-selling sculptors and w atercolor artists G ene and R ebecca
Tobey wil begin an exhibit o f their w ork on Friday, Jan. 4 at L aw rence
G allery in Sheridan and in P o rtlan d 's Pearl D istrict. T he T o b ey s
collaborate to m ake anim als out o f ceram ic and bronze, and do
w atercolor painting on em bossed paper. The L aw rence G allery
features m ore than 150 N orthw est artists. Call 228-1776 or go online
t o w w w .law rcncegallcry.net.
T he C oastal Carvers o f Lincoln City invite you to their 10°’ annual
“A rtistry in W ood” show and sale to be held on Jan. 19,from 10a.m.
- 5 p.m. and Jan. 20, from 1 0 a.m .-4 p .m . at theC hinook W inds Casino
in Lincoln City. The free art show will have o ver 60 exhibitors with
fine w ood carvings on display for the public to enjoy. A spiring
artists and the casual ob serv er will enjoy carving dem onstrations
both days. Item s will be raffled throughout both days. Call 541 -996-.
5900.
Celebrate New Years Eve at
the historic Kennedy School.
Check in early for dinner, then party to
the notorious blues of the Norman Sylvester Band.
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Saturday, Dec. 29
T he Bridge Builders will be having their fifth annual K w anzaa G ala
and G en tlem en ’s Ball on Saturday, D ec. 29 at the A rlene Schnitzer
Concert Hall, located at SW . Broadway and Main. The cerem ony will
begin at 7:30 p.m. with a post celebration gala at the G overnor Hotel,
located at 611 SW. Tenth Ave., from 10 p.m. - 2 a m. A frican or
European inspired form al w ear is recom m ended. Call 306-2960.
Chinook Winds Coastal Carving Show
In cludes lodging, din n er, dance,
beverage vouchers, m id n ig h t cham p ag n e to a st
and breakfast on N ew Year’s Day.
Dec. 27 - Jan. 27