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Ujc IJorthtnb (ßh «er Her Page A 6 UiirtLiiià OX Itti IA if I February 20, 2002 Focus At th e Movies John Q IM G L ID E Crossroads Premiering in her first full length feature film, Britney Spears stars as Lucy in “Crossroads. Denzel ! Washington j plays an i outraged father in “John Q," a hostage crisis thriller. i After collapsing on the baseball field, a young boy is rushed to the hospital only to discover he needs a heart transplant. When the hospital learns that his father’s health insurance w on't cover the operation, the boy is promptly taken off the donor list. Outraged, the boy’s father then holds the emergency room hostage until the doctors agree to operate. (Genre: action, drama; Rating: Three chi Idhood friends from a small Geor- gia town find that high school has tom them apart. So Lucy (the straight-A student), Mimi (the cheerleader; and Kit (the bum out) decide to renew their relationship by taking a road trip across the country. Along the way they met a young wannabe musi cian who persuades them to come to Los Angeles to compete in a musical contest. PG-13; Running time: I(X) mins.) (Genre: teenage, drama; Rating: PG-13) In P r in t A Collection of Black Erotica by For forty-six consecutive years, Hal Holbrook has played the legendary Mark Twain. The actor will be bringing his Tony Award-winning show, “Mark Twain Tonight! " to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28. For more information, call 224-8499 or visit www.fastlxx.com I t IA I S H I M R etha P owers ; 2002 In h e r a n th o lo g y , “ Black Silk” Retha Pow ers stokes a fire with 31 sm oldering short stories from today ’ s hot authors. A rdor, passion, fervor, heat! Sensuality revels betw een these sheets in assorted panting incar nations from flirty to salty, from breathless to ooh, la, la. Each story is told in a distinctive voice as fresh as a post- coital show er. Donna Hill, Camika Spencer, Thom as Glave, and M ar garet Johnson-H odge are am ong the other authors in this collection who w arm the soul (and other regions) with “ Black S ilk ’s” arousing tales. Retha pow ers has brought together stories that reach new heights with novel tw ists on sexual congress. No tw o o f them are alike, yet all lead to prurient pleasures by their final words. Billy Reed 's is proud to acknowledge Black History Month and the accomplishments o f all African Americans. February 10 - N ’Touch with 7 of the region’s best Gospel singers, 3 - 7 p.m. Taking reservations for the best seats in the house. February 1 2 - Brazilian Carnaval featuring Xevi Nova with Rosie Hertier on vocals. Starts at 8 p.m. Party all night. Passionate and fearless in its telling of what it ’s like to be black and female, the show “for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf“ uses poetry, music and dance to tell their intimate stories. Performances.wiU be given at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW. Broadway, until March 10. For more information, call 274-6588 or go online to www.ocs.org. SnoCore Icicle Ball Thursday, Feb. 21 SnoC ore, the top w inter'touring event, will kick off its 7,h year with the SnoCore Icicle Ball. The line-up this year includes Karl D enson’s Tiny U niverse, Spearhead, B lackalicious and the in fluential political poet Saul W illiam s. The event will be held in the Crystall Ballroom on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call 224-4400 or go o n lin e to w w w .tic k e tm a s te r .c o m or w w w .hob.com . Lorrie Morgan at Chinook Winds Casino Feb. 22 & 23 Take “Five M inutes” and get your tickets to see Lorrie Mogan when she comes to Chinook Winds Casino and Convention Center on Feb. 22 and 23 in Lincoln City. The show is at 8 p.m. each night. For more information, or to obtain tickets, call 1-888- MAfN-ACT(624-6228)orFastixx, 1-800-992-TIXX (8499). Animal Expo and Pet Fair Sat., Feb. 23 The Unique Animal Expo & Pet Fair is an exposition that is open to the public, consisting o f literally hundreds of live reptiles, spectacular birds and large and small animals. All of which is offered for sale by the breeders. The event will be at the Washington County Fairplex in Hillsboro on Feb. 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call Jean Phelan at 738-6996. Audition for a Musical Feb. 24,25 & 26 The Lakewood Theatre Company will be holding auditions forthe musical “CarouseP'on Feb. 24,25 and 26 for young people. The director is seeking 8 men, 12 women, 5 young people and 2 ballet danc ers. Call 635-3901 or go online to www.lakewood- center.org. Vane. Symphony’s Young Artist Competition Feb. 23 424 The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra announces the 8lh annual Young Artist Competition in the categories of strings, brass/woodwinds and voice. A cash honorarium will be awarded to the three finalists in each category. W inners o f each cat egory will perform with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on Feb. 23 and 24 at Sky view High School Auditorium. To apply, call 503-292-2837. Lily Tomlin to Perform Comic Show at Central Library Wednesday, Feb. 27 Standup comic Dylan Cooper Phoenix will be giv ing her 1 Vi woman show “Running with Scissors" on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Library for free. The show is a hysterical journey into metaphysics, quantum physics, illness, heal ing and the daily “realities” of life. Call 957-2137. Washington State University Exhibit Thursday, Feb. 28 W ashington State University focuses on diversity with three public art exhibits on African American and Polish art. On display are photos of African American and Brazilian children and Polish movie posters, from 1970 to 2001. WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 NE. Salmon Creek Ave. Call 360- 546-9600or360-546-9575. Temple Beth Israel Lecture Fri., March 1 Sister Helen Prejean, an o u tsp o k e n a d v o c a te against the death pen alty, has accompanied three men to the electric c h a ir and w itn essed th e ir d e a th s. S iste r Prejean will be lecturing on several topics such as so c ia l a c tio n at N orthw est P ortland’s Congregation Beth Is rael on Friday, March 1 at 8 p.m. The lecture will take place in the historic Temple sanctuary and is free o f charge. February 14 - “It’s a Love Thang” Valentine’s Day Celebration. Great music all night featuring the Kung Pao Chickens, from 6:30 p.m. —9 p.m. and the funky dance sounds of Dr. Theopolis. February 2 2 - Absolute Night. KENN M E DYSCHO o t i cJVIenamins This is going to be a great promotion with some great surprises. D on’t miss it!!! s Billy Reed’s Restaurant and Bar .2808 NE. MLK, Jr. Blvd. 503/493-8127 Simply Cellular & Telephone Reconnections Sprint PCS Offers the Most Affordable Cellular Plans with Coverage Nationwide. 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During the first week, the first 100 visitors each day during the cel ebration will receive a hong bao, a traditional New Y ear’s gift. The garden is located at NW. Third and Everett. No cover Good Credit, Bad Credit, No Credit, Little Credit No Problem! 3736 \ l Local 503-280-8000 Toll Free 1-877-280-8100 3 3 rd P o r tla n d , O r e g o n (3 0 3 ) 2 4 9 - 3 9 8 3 8 0 4 0 NE Sandy Blvd Suite 1 0 0 B , in Portland n n u n ii m v ii.i m in s .« o u i a Monday, Feb. 25 Renowned comedienne Lily Tomlin will entertain at the Dignity Awards Gala, to be held at the Nike World Headquarters Campus - Tiger W oods Con ference Center on Monday, Feb. 25. Tickets are available by going online to www.ticketweb.com. 1 i
