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Page A 6________________________________________ ( £ l j e | L l o r t l a u b f f i b s e m e r ___________________________________January 09,2002 AtlheHcvies E N T E T T A IN M E N 1 G L ID E Live R&B at Balzers Every Wednesday Balzers. the nightclub located at 53 NW. 1* and Couch will be present live Rhythm & Blues con certs with Blu and Ocean 503. Also coming soon will be live comic shows from BET and Def Comedy, from 9 p. m. - 2 a.m. Call 274-9901. Chinese Music at Reed College Jan. 11 Reed College will be hosting two surviving musi cians from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, Zhou Long and Chen Yi. The concert will feature tradi tional music from China. It will be held at Reed College’s Kaul Auditorium, located at 3202 SE. Woodstock. For information, call 331 -0301 or visit www.thirdangle.org. Northwest Film Center Jan. 1 1 ,1 2 & 13 The Northwest Film Center is hosting the 2002 Reel Music Series throughout January until Feb. 3. On Jan. 11,12and 13. A film onJim iH endrix’sconcert in England, 18 days before his death will be shown at the Guild Theatre, located at 829 S W. Ninth Ave. Call 221-1156. Brotherhood of the Wolf Portland International Auto Show Jan. 31 - Feb. 3 Make plans to start your engines and head on down to the 2002 Portland International Auto Show. Featuring hundreds of the latest cars, trucks, minivans and sport-utility vehicles, this automo bile extravaganza will take place on Thursday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 3 at the Oregon Conven tional Center, 777 NE. Martin Luther king Jr. Blvd. For info, go online to www.autoshowusa.com. Oregon Symphony's Youth Concerts Thursday, Feb. 7 Teaching local, sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grad ers about com posers’ great moments of inspira tion, the Oregon Symphony will perform enduring musical phrases o f composers like Beethoven, Bach and Haydn in a Youth Concert called “Got It! Com poser’s Brainstorms” led by Resident Con ductor Murry Sidlin on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 10 and 11:30a.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Call 228-4294. Witness the gravity-defying stunts using basic household objects by the National Acrobats of Taiwan, China 's foremost company in the art o f traditional acrobatics. They will be performing on Thursday, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert H all, located at 1037 SW. Broadway. Call 228-1353 or go online to www, orsymphonv, or&. Branché, the New Diva of Soul The Northwest Afrikan American Ballet Saturday, Feb. 9 Oregon Children's Theatre Presents Jan. 1 2 ,1 3 4 20 He is only two inches tall, wears a blue suit and carries a small cane. This musical version of the E. B. W hite classic follows the giant adventures of a pint-sized, mild-mannered mouse named Stuart Little. Performances for “Stuart Little will be at the Oregon Children ’ s Theatre on Jan. 12,13 and 20. Call 228- 9571. Jefferson's Multicultural Film Festival Monday, Jan. 14 Jefferson High School, located at 3210 N. Kerby, continues their Multicultural Film Festival with a documentary called “The Native Americans” on Monday, Jan. 14 ,from 6 -8 :3 0 p .m . inroom C 12. Admission is free to each monthly event. Call 916- 5180. Reed College's Music Lectures Jan. 1 6 ,1 7 and 18 This year at Reed College, the school will be offer ing three, free music lectures. The first will be given on Wednesday, Jan. 16 by Dr. Demento on the evolution of pop music. A presentation of wartime songs from WWI to the war on terrorism and the effects that music can bring during times of war is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 17. Come and listen to songs about drugs that the IFCC doesn’t want you to hear on Friday, Jan. 18. All lectures are given at 6 p.m. in the Vollum lecture hall. Call 777-7755. The Heritage Concert presented by Target Stores will be celebrating Black History Month with a performance by the Northwest Afrikan American Ballet at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 224-8499. Albertina Kerr's Jazz Concert Saturday, Feb. 16 The Albertina KerT Centers will be hosting "A W inter Night o f Jazz” that will feature trumpet phenomenon Rick Braun and award-winning pia nist Keiko Matsui. The concert is appropriate for any adult who enjoys jazz and wants to contribute to a good cause. The event will be on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 8-11 p.m. at the Tiffany Center, located at 14,h and Morrison. Call 239-8101 or visit www.albeflinatarr.prg- V a n e Symphony's Young Artist Competition Feb. 23 & 24 T he V a n c o u v e r S ym phony O rc h e stra a n nounces the 8,h annual Y oung A rtist C om peti tion in the categories of strings, brass/w ood- w inds and voice. A cash honorarium w ill be aw arded to the three finalists in each category. W inners o f each category w ill perform w ith the V ancouver Sym phony Orchestra on Feb. 23 and 24 at Skyview High School A uditorium . To ap ply, call 503-292-2837. Stacye Branché introduces the ‘neo-soul’ vibe to seduce the listener and fall in love through her new album, “I Believe. " & 16 A Combining a unique blend of R&B, pop and soul, soulful diva Stacye Branché places her own brand of music on the map with “alternative soul” and debut al bum “! Believe.” A soothing sound that rocks to the rhythm, Branché’s unique brand of music regarded as “some thing different” . .. “something fa miliar” takes the listener on a so phisticated heartwarming journey and through the realms of love. “I Believe” is released on Branché’s very own Soulfare Music label and also marks her debut as ex ecutive producer. Branché’s album is available at www.stacyebranche.com. I n P r in t by V irginia D e B erry and D onna G rant , S t . M artin ’ s G riffin E dition ; 2001 Gayle Saunders and Patricia Reid were total opposites who chose each other as best friends when they were children. Through the years they were raised to gether, as close as sisters. You will be drawn into the lives of these honest and believable characters from the first page - and they won’t let you go until the last. Monica Bellucci plays the victim o f a mysterious beast that ravishes a French countryside in the upcoming movie, "Brotherhood o f the Wolf." Inspired by actual events that took place during the reign of King Louis XV, this film revis its the myth of the “Beast of Gevaudan,” which supposedly killed a string of peasants in south France. (Genre: foreign, action; Rating: R; Running time: 2 hrs. 22 mins.) A Beautiful Mind Russell Crowe plays the true life story o f mathematical genius John Forbes Nash, from his school days at Princeton to winning the Nobel Peace Prize and then becoming a delusional schizophrenic. The film is inspired by events in the life of John Forbes Nash, Jr., and in part based on the biography “A Beautiful Mind,” by Sylvia Nasar. (Genre: his torical, psychodrama, ro mance, adaptation, biopic, drama; Rating: PG-13, Run ning time: 88 mins.) Chinook Winds Coastal Carving Show Jan. 20 & 21 kmhd The Coastal Carvers of Lincoln City invite you to their 10lh annual “Artistry in W ood” show and sale to be held on Jan. 19, from 10 a.m .- 5 p.m. and Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City. The free art show will have over 60 exhibitors with fine wood carvings on display for the public to enjoy. Aspiring artists and the casual observer will enjoy carving demonstra tions both days. Items will be raffled throughout both days. Call 541-996-5900. 2 5 * Anniversary of "Roots" for the love of Jazz Jan. 20 - 25 1-5. Let's Talk. T he D ra ft R e c o m m e n d a tio n s Are R e a d y For Your R eview ! On the occasion o f the 25,h anniversary of its original 1977 premiere, “Roots,” Alex Haley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece of storytelling is presented exclusively, from Sunday, Jan. 2 0 - 25,9- 11 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 26, noon to midnight on Hallmark Channel U.S. Throughout the weeklong celebration, Hallmark Channel U.S. will salute the 25"1 anniversary with interviews with some o f the m iniseries' original stars and producers. Alex Haley ’ s family will also participate. What do you think of a package that includes: • 3 through-lanes on 1-5 including Delta Park • A phased light rail loop in Clark County • More 1-5 capacity across the Columbia River • Interchange improvements, and more The Blue Show at Talisman Gallery Through Jan. 27 A unique group of artists will premiere their works in an exhibit around the theme color of blue in the “Blue Show.” The opening reception of 17 artists will be on the Last Thursday, Dec. 27, from 5:30p.m.- 9 p.m. at 1476 NE. Alberta St. The Talisman Gallery has 2-4 group shows annually and rotates 2-person shows year round. All events are free and open to the public. 89.1 Mayor Vera Katz and the Portland City Council invite you to join them at: G e t th e d e ta ils an d tell us w h a t you think: • MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. H udson’s Bay High School Commons 1206 E. Reserve St. (C-Tran bus #30 & 37) Vancouver • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2002 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. Kaiser Town Hall 3704 N. Interstate Ave. Portland Y our C ity, Y our C h o ice 2 0 0 2 - C o m m u n ity B u d g et F o ru m s Discussions with the Mayor, City Council and bureau managers on community priorities. Jan. 12 10-Noon Multnomah Art Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Jan. 12 2-4 PM King Facility, 481 5 NE 7» Jan. 16 6-8 PM Floyd Light Middle School, 10800 SE Washington Jan. 17 6-8 PM Mt. Tabor Middle School, 580 0 SE Ash Jan. 3 0 6-8 PM St. Johns Community Center, 8427 N Central For information or translation Call Toll Free 1-866-STUDY I- or visit www.I-5partnership.c< TDD: 1-800-735-2900 Children are welcome For more Information: 8 2 3 -5 2 8 8 , TTY: 8 2 3 -6 8 6 8 . If you have special needs, p le a s e c a ll 8 2 3 -4 5 1 9 in advance. v v w : ci.portland. or. us > J 4 4
