í£be ^Jnrtlanb ffibscruer A p r il 10, 2 0 0 2 Unrlkitih (Observer Page B 3 Focus bearvdy for the love of jazz Debuts with New Hit Single Brandy is back with her most heartfelt and mature work with her new Atlantic CD called "Full Moon.” Music artist Brandy recently unveiled her newest single/video, the title track from her top charting new album, “Full Moon. ” This new project marks the artist’s transition from teen superstar to a mature, sexy young woman who has taken both her life and her music in fresh directions. Recently married and now awaiting the birth of her first child, the new Brandy has been enthusiastically embraced by audiences around the world. 89.1 A t th e M cvies High Crimes H igh-pow ered fem ale de­ fe n s e a tto r n e y C la ir e Chapm an is up against one o f the toughest cases o f her career. She is defending her husband, Tom, who has been charged by the U.S. military with deserting and mass mur­ der in Central A m erica. As Claire gets more involved in the case, she uncovers evi­ dence that m akes her ques­ tion her place as a law yer and a w ife. (Genre: adap­ tation, courtroom; Rating: PG-13; Running time: 105 mins.) Claire (Ashley Judd) and Grimes (Morgan Freeman) react to a surprising development during the trial o f her husband in "High Crimes. ” The 44th Annual The Rookie Morris (Dennis Quaid) accepts the game ball and congratulations on winning the district championship from his shortstop. Joaquin Campos (Jay Hernandez) in “ The Rookie." TBC W hen a shoulder injury ended his minor league pitching career twelve years ago, Jim Morris re­ sorted to the next best thing: coaching. But Jim ’s team, knowing their coach is a great ball player, makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, they want Jim to try out for a major- league organization. Going from worst to first, the team makes it to state, and Jim is forced to live up to hi s end of the deal. Whi le there prove to be a lot o f pitches to be thrown before he makes it off the mound, big-league dreams are revived, and there’s no telling where he could go. (Genre: biopic, sports, comedy; Rating: G; Running time: 86 mins.) STA R TS FRIDAY. APR IL 1 2 AT THEATRES EVERYWHERE T reads Friday, April 19, 2002 C E L E B R A T IN G O VER 2 5 YEARS Portland Center for the 8:00 P.M. Oregon Convention Center Performing Arts - Newmark Theatre 777 N.E. MLK |r. Blvd. Jon us for a performance C H A n s in s Artistic Director: Steve Gonzales Tickets: $16.50, $14 50, $ 1 0 5 0 Ticket» available at Ê * ® ? ^ * * * ^ 503 2 244400 or ond at PCPA box office day of show only each evening Presents LINKS EDUCATION FU ND May 4 at 2:00 & 7:30 P.M. mcephon after EBONY FASHION FAIR -jtrtcesotv MivCW May 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 P.M. Audition» M ay 30 and 31 3 0 0 ó 00 PM. both day» at Jefferson High School 2001 / 2 0 0 2 Sponsored by The Links, Inc, Benefit o f Portland, OR 97212 Ticket Price $35.00 T ic k e t s a v a i l a b l e a t: Mrs. C’s Wigs Tondalayera Designers Salon 707 NE Fremont 5401 NE Cully Blvd SOJ-281-6S2S 503-284-0712 One Stop Record Store Reflections Collee Sr Books ,615 NE Killingsworth 466 NE Killingsworth 503 284 2435 503 288 6942 McDonald s Restaurant Sheba's House of Eleganr 13459 NW Cornell Rd 2808 NE MLK Blvd 503643-9455 503 287-8925 All ticket Master Outlets OR From Any Links Member (Includes I year subscription to FBONY or 6-month subscription to l i t )