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The Queen of the
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The legendary vam pire Lestat, aw akening from a
decades-long slum ber, becom es a famous rock ‘n ’ roll
star whose music wakes up the ancient Akasha, the
queen o f all vam pires, who subsequently em barks on a
mission to make him her king. In the process, a young
woman who w orks as a vampire hunter falls in love with
Lestat. (G en re: h o rro r, a ctio n , rom ance, a d a p tation,
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napped by Captain Hook, it is Peter Pan
who comes to her rescue. While at first Jane
is worried that she’ 11 never get back home,
she eventually discovers she can “fly”
through her deepest fears. Set several years
after the original story, Peter Pan proves
his antics are tim eless- if only you believe.
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Lecture at Temple Beth Israel
Friday, March 1
Sister Helen Prejean, an outspoken advocate against the death
penalty, has accompanied three men to the electric chair and
witnessed their deaths. Sister Prejean will be lecturing on several
topics such as social action at Northwest Portland’s Congregation
Beth Israel on Friday, March 1 at 8 p.m. The lecture will take place
in the historic Temple sanctuary and is free o f charge.
Concordia College Band In Vancouver
Friday, March 1
The Concordia College Band from Moorhead, M inn., will perform a
dynamic program of wind band literature at 12:15 p.m. on Friday,
March 1 at Fort Vancouver High School. The concert is free and open
to the public.
Frank Lloyd Wright Building Opening
March 2 & 3
The Gordon House, designed by Frank Lloyd W right is scheduled
for a grand opening on March 2 and 3. This home was moved in
sections from Wilsonville to its new home at The Oregon Garden,
40 miles southeast of Portland, 879 W. Main St. in Silverton. Call
Jennifer Hagloch at 874-6006or go online to www .oregonearden.org.
March 2 - 9
Oregon Ballet Theatre presents “James Canfield Signatures,” a bold
trio of contemporary ballets. The highlight will be Canfield’s newest
rock ballet, featuring the music o f legendary 60s rock band, The
Doors. Performances will be from March 2-9 at the Keller Auditorium.
Call 503-2-BALLETor888-9-BALLETor790-ARTS.
th e ir “P o p o d ysse y"
Chinese Garden Celebration
to u r o n Sunday,
The Portland Classical Chinese Garden welcomes the Year of the
Horse with a multi-layered Chinese New Year celebration, through
out February until March 3. 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.
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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 1970to 2001. WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 NE.
Salmon Creek Ave. Call 360-546-9600o r360-546-9575.
Oregon Ballet Theatre
Teen s e n s a tio n
call 503.288.0033
or email : ads@portlandobserver.com
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Junior Symphony of Vancouver
Through March 3
Saturday, March 9
Come and join the Junior Symphony o f Vancouver as they present
a concert featuring some of the best and brightest young musicians
performing a diversified and exciting program of chamber music for
orchestra and small ensemble. The concert is set for Saturday,
March 9 ,7:30 p.m. at the St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Vancouver,
5607 NE. G her Rd. Call 360-696-4084 o r go online to
www.oregonchambcrplayers.org.
Don Ho at Chinook Winds
Friday, March 15
Don’t miss the ‘T iny Bubbles” of excitement floating in the air when
Don Ho brings his beautiful Hawaiian music to Chinook Winds
Casino in Lincoln City on March 15,8 p. m. For information or tickets,
call l-888-MAIN-ACT(624-6228)orFastixx, l-800-992-TlXX(8499).
Pat Metheny Jazz Tour
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Monday through Saturday: 7am to 10:30am
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Northwest Tibetan Association
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Monday, March 18
Pat Metheny, bandleader of one of the most acclaimed and influen
tial musical ensembles of the past century, the Pat Metheny Group.
, He will be performing his style of contemporary and mainstream jazz
at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m.
Call for info, and to charge tickets at 224-4400, or go online to
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Friday, March 22
The Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association is pleased to host
Tibetan speaker Tenzin Tethong, lecturing on “A People and
Government in Exile” on Friday, March 22.7:30p.m. Tethong was the
official consultant for the film “Seven Years in Tibet.” He has worked
all of his life with Tibetan exiles as a teacher, journalist and grassroots
activist.