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Zimbabwe Music at Lewis & Clark
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Two virtuosos o f the mbira, the traditional instrument o f the Shona people
ofZimbabwe, will perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at Lewis &
Clark College in the Evans Auditorium, Evans Music Center. The Shona
people have played the mbira for more than 1,000 years for many special
occasions. Hundreds o f songs are passed from generation to generation.
Northwest Tibetan Association
Tears of Joy Theatre
Tear o f Joy Theatre presents “ Beanstalk!” This is a play performed
with whimsical marionettes and giant masks. “Beanstalk!” is stuffed
with deliciously repulsive one-eyed giants, a golden egg-laying hen,
an always-full supper-pot, and a golden harp to soothe the soul.
Performances will continue until Sunday, March 24,2 p.m. and4 p.m.,
locatedat 1111 SW. Broadway. Call 248-0557.
Women’s History Month’ at IFCC
Through March 30
The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, in celebration o f W omen’s
History Month will be having two gallery presentations. The Main
Gallery will feature Ping Khaw-Sutherland's multidisciplinary project
‘Perspectives in Peace” and Shezuet M iller’s “Healing in Motion.”
Both works are avai lable for view until March 30. IFCC is located at 5340
N. Interstate Ave. Call 823-2072.
Easter at McMenamins
Sunday, March 31
Follow the Easter bunny to McMenamins on Sunday, March 31, when
their historic properties host holiday breakfasts and brunches and
some hide eggs for children to find. For a listing o f events, go online
tow w w jncm m am insxem .
Luau at Pacific University
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Thursday, March 21
The Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association is pleased to host Ti­
betan speaker Tenzin Tethong, lecturing on “A People and Govern­
ment in Exile” on Friday, March 2 2 ,7:30 p.m. Tethong was theofficial
consultant forthe film “Seven Years in Tibet.” He has worked all ofhis
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On Sunday, March 24, the 74th
Academy Awards will premiere
with the ceremony being held at
the Kodak Theatre in Los
Angeles. Several outstanding
nominations for their movie
roles are Denzel Washington
(above left) for Best Actor in a
Leading Role as Ali in the film
“A li." Will Smith (above right)
was also nominated for Best
Actor in the leading role of
Alonzo in “Training Day. ” Halle
Berry (below right) is nominated
for Best Actress in a Leading
Role for the part o f Leticia
Musgrove in the film
“Monster's Ball." This is the
first honor for Smith and Berry.
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Saturday, April 13
Pacific University’s Hawaiian Club’s 42nd annual Luau is scheduled for
Saturday, April 13. The theme for the Luau is “N o Task Is Too Big
When Done Together.” The evening will feature Polynesian dance,
music and entertainment, as well as an authentic luau menu. The Luau
meal is scheduled for4:30 p.m. in the University Center on the campus
in Forest Grove. Call 359-2107.
Portland Opera presents the dark and thrilling musical
"The Consul, ” that's set in an unnamed South American
city involving a faceless consulate. Winner o f a Pulitzer
Prize for Music, the opera will be shown on March 30,
April 3 and 6 at the Keller Auditorium, located at 222 SW.
Clay. For tickets, call 241-1802.
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