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Play Delves Into
Psyche of an Artist
Portland C enter Stage and Portland Institute for Contem porary
Nikki Giovanni, is one o f
the most important,
honored and beloved
figures in American
literary circles. She will
be speaking at the 6th
annual Clark College
Women's Conference on
Saturday, Feb. 9, from
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. in
GaiserHall. For more
information, call 360-
992-2366.
A rt presents a haunting and darkly com ic jo u rn ey into the psyche
o f an artist in “A nd G od Created G reat W h ales.” A gifted c o m
poser goes on a quest to com plete his final m asterpiece - an opera
based on "M oby Dick.” Desperately fighting a mem ory-destroying
disease, N athan relies on a tape recorder hung around his neck,
each day pressing "play” and hearing yesterday ’ s instructions to
him self. Joined by m ezzo-soprano N ora C ole as m use and im agi
nary com panion, E ckert lends his roaring baritone and transcen
dent countertenor to ea c h o f M elville’scharacters.
Perform ances o f “A nd God Created Great W hales” will be at the
N ew m ark T heatre, 1111 SW . B roadw ay at M ain, from Feb. 7 -
9, at 8 p.m . F o r m ore inform ation, call Portland C enter Stage at
274-6588 o r P IC A at 242-1419.
1 Imaginary companion Nora Cole stands by Rinde Eckert, who
struggles with a memory disease while trying to
( desperately
compose an opera on whales.
Oregon Symphony’s Youth Concerts
Grand Funk Railroad to Perform
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At its sweat-dripping best, the legendary rock band Grand Funk
emits a surging, elemental blast o f hard rock heat. Now you can enjoy
this hard rock explosion when Grand Funk Railroad rolls into
Chinook W inds Casino on Feb. 8 & 9. The show is at 8 p.m. every
night. For more information, or to obtain tickets, call 1 -888-M AIN-
ACT(624-6228)orFastixx, l-800-992-TKX(8499).
In Print
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Thursday, Feb. 7 <
Teaching local, sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders about composers’
great moments ol inspiration, the Oregon Symphony will perform
enduring musical phrases of composers like Beethoven, Bach and
Haydn in a Youth Concert called “Got It! Composer’s Brainstorms” led
by Resident Conductor Murry Sidlin on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 10 and
11:30a.m. at the Arlene SchnitzerConceit Hall. Call 228-4294.
Featuring
Oregon Historical Society Through Feb. 10
The Kirk Green Band
by H enry L ouis
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Chinese Garden Celebration
Feb. 12 - March 3
The Portland Classical Chinese Garden welcomes the Year o f the
Horse with a multi-layered Chinese New Year celebration, Feb. 1 2 -
M arch3. During the first week, the first 100 visitors each day during
the celebration will receive a hong bao, a traditional New Year’s gift.
The garden is located at NW. Third and Everett.
Portland Rod & Custom Show Feb. 14 -1 7
Saturday, February 16, 2002
9:00 pm - 2:00 amf
8235 N.E. Airport Way
There is still time for visitors to view the exhibit, “W rapped in
Tradition” at the Oregon Historical Society through Feb. 10. On
display are more than 75 vibrantly colored woolen American Indian
trade blankets dating from the 1880s to the 1930s, as well as 15 rarely
seen glass cylinders from Chihuly’s “Navajo Blanket Cylinders”
series.Theexhibitis at the Oregon Historical Society, 1200S.W. Park
Ave. Call 306-5198 or go online to www.ohs.org.
Black Americans Who’ve
Shaped Our Country
Without Louis Armstrong
or Miles Davis, we would
not have jazz. Without Toni
Morrison or Ralph Ellison,
we would miss some of our
greatest noveis. Without Dr.
King or Thurgood Marshall,
we would be deprived of
political breakthroughs that
affirm and strengthen our
democracy.
Here, two of the leading
African-American scholars
of our day, Heniy Louis
Gates, Jr., and Cornel West,
show us why the twentieth
century was the A frican-
American century, as they of
fer their personal picks of the
African-American figures who
did the most to shape our world.
Lively, accessible,and il
lustrated throughout, “The
A frican-A m erican C entury”
is a c e le b ra tio n o f black
achievem ent and a tribute to
the black struggle for free
dom in A m erica that will in
spire readers for years to
come.
A t th e
Movies
The hot rod and custom car industry will showcase the “Best o f the
Best” from around the world at Portland’s annual Rod & Custom
Show, Feb. 14 - 1 7 at the Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive.
Call 236-0632 or go online to www.hotrodshows.com.
Chicago’s Blues King Concert Friday, Feb. 15
Buddy Guy is Chicago’s blues king with three Grammy awards under
his belt. Eric Clapton unabashedly calls Buddy Guy his favorite
blues axeman, as so do a great many adoring fans worldwide. He will
be performing at the Roseland Theatre on Friday, Feb. 15 at 9 p.m.
for the 21 and overcrowd. For tickets, call 224-8499,800-992-8499 or
go online to www.fastixx.com.
Albertina Kerr’s Jazz Concert
Saturday, Feb. 16
The Albertina Kerr Centers will be hosting “A W inter Night o f Jazz”
that will feature trumpet phenomenon Rick Braun and award-win
ning pianist 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,
lo c a te d at 14"1 and M o rriso n . C a ll 2 3 9 -8 1 0 1 o r v isi(
www.albertinaken.Qrg-
Lakewood Theatre Company
Sunday, Feb. 17
Lakewood Theatre Company begins the new year with the opening
of “Fiddler on the Roof," an exuberant and touching musical based
on Sholem Aleichcm stories. There will be a matinee performance at
2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. The theatre is located at 368 S. State St.
in Lake Oswego. For reservations, call 635-3901.
A Concert From The Heart
A unique cross-cultural event, designed to raisefisnds to support
local students who are majoring in the performing arts realize their
dream o f an artistic career, is hack by popular demand.
The Third Annual Tom G rant Benefit Concert, "A Concert From
The Heart, ” takes place at The Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon,
Taking in
the good
life, the
sled dogs
relax in a
dream.
CLASS BEGINS
WITH A
HEARTY BREAKFAST
savor music from the heart at this special concert-come and enjoy
an enchanted evening. ”
Dancers from Jefferson High School.
named in a will, he travels to Alaska toclaim his inheritance. Once
Sunday: 7.un to I I : lO.un
there, however, his dreams turn to mush: he discovers he’s been
left a team of sled dogs. Not only do the dogs not warm up to
him, but a crusty old mountain man named Thunder Jack feels
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Grant ' s performance will include several selections from his latest
album entitled "Reprise. " Tom Grant says "Jazz-enthusiasts will
candidate, Beverly Stein, and includes hors d'oeuvres, a no-host
baranddancing. Also featured are the critically acclaimed Jefferson
M onday through Saturday: 7am to KL.IOain
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The evening will feature nationally renowned Portland jazz
pianist Tom Grant accompanied by The Tom Grant Band. Tom
The evening begins with a warm welcome from gubernatorial
When Miami dentist Ted Brooks finds out that he’s been
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on February 15, 2002, from 7:00-11:00pm.
The Northwest Chapter o f the United Negro College Fund
presents the event. UNCF is a non-profit organization with a
history o f providing financial support fo r college expenses to
young people regardless o f ethnic background who otherwise may
not have an opportunity fo r a higher education.
as though the team rightfully belongs to him. and not Ted. As
Tickets «re $35 (advance) and $40 at the door and can ba
Jack bullies him into hotfooting it back to w anner climates, Ted
obtained through F A S T IX X at 503-224-T1XX (Portland) or
becomes determined to learn to mush, no matter what it takes.
206-632-TIX X or on the web at www.fiaatlM.com. Por more
(Genre: action, adventure, comedy; Rating: PG)
Information call 503 223-8890.
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