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Page B3 (Ehr ^ Io rtla n b © b se r u e r S e p t e m b e r 18, 2 0 0 2 n i v a Focus I \ I l i l t l \ \ I Minority Business Week G U IL E Ad Deadline: October 4 ,2 0 0 2 Oregon Zoo; Sept. 21 & 22 The World Animal Festival at the Oregon Zoo is a multicultural celebration of animals, showcasing how animals have been feared, revered and celebrated throughout the world. The event, for the fourth year is presented by Weuerhaeurser, is slated for Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22, then again on Saturday, Sept 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29. Activities run from 10 a.m. - 4 p. m. each day and are free with zoo admission. This year's focus is on the animals and cultures of Asia. Chinook Winds Casino; Saturday, Sept. 21 Chinook Winds Casino is having a 60s-themed weekend featuring a race car and monster truck display, a classic car show, a Sock Hop in the Convention Center and The Beach Boys in concert. The band will be performing on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. Call 1-888-MAIN-ACTorFastixxat l-8(X)-992-TlXX. Portland Opera; Sept. 21,24,26 & 28 Portland Opera opens its season with Verdi’s classic tale o f love and ill-fated revenge called “Il Trovatore,” a tragic melodrama. The opera premiered with great success in Madrid in 1853. All performances begin at the Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. 3rd Ave. on Sept. 21,24,26 and 28. For tickets, call 866-PDX-OPERA, 503-790-ARTS or goonline to www.ticketmaster.com. Information can be obtained by going to www.portlandopera.ori’. One of America s great African-American dance companies, Ronald K. Brown/ Evidence, an eight-member company is making their Portland debut through White B ird / PSU Dance Series, from Sept. 1 9 - 21 at the Lincoln Performance Hall In Portland State University. For more information, call 503-245- 1 6 0 0 or go online to www.whitebird.org. Kids for the Columbia; Sunday, Sept. 22 C iiocoldtc Confessions The one-woman musical comedy “Chocolate Confes sions " opens at the Portland Art Museum, North Wing on Sept. 2 0 and runs through Nov. 23. This show follows chocolate shop owner Coco Bliss as she greets her offbeat and amusing custom ers. Call for tickets at 503- 226-0973 or go online to www.chocolateconfessions.com. E a r t h , W in d & F ir e S P E C IA L est and latest hits. Not only has EW F continued to keep giving the greatest, they w ere h o n o red in th is y e a r ’s events such as the 2nd A nnual Black E ntertainm ent A w ards on June 25 for Lifetime Achievement and the Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award that was on the June 17 w here E W F ’s originals M aurice W hite, Philip Bailey, Verdine W h ite , R a lp h J o h n s o n , A1 M cKay, Larry Dunn and Johnny Graham were present. After having been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 6, this was proof that EWF remains a major influence on many of today’s young songwriters, pro ducers and performers and is the top selling band in Colum bia Records history. The band's 30 years of musical artistry is more than just talent, it’s theatrical and more than likely, therapeutic. To find out where you can catch the harmonies of this group, go to www.earthwindandfire.com ADVANCE r La The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center is offering a fall eight week session of acting classes. The winter session will begin Monday, Jan. 13. Classes are held from 6 :3 0 -8 :3 0 p .m . They are open to anyone age 16 and above with class size limited to 15 people. Cost is $95 per sessio n . Call 503-823-4322 or goonline to www.ifcc-arts-org. OPENS TOMORROW THURSDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19-21 8:00 PM lincoln hall, school of fine & performing arts Portland state university Fine arts faculty from the University of Portland will display their work from Aug. 2 6 -S e p t. 26 in Buckley Center Gallery on campus at 5000 N. Willamette BI vd. Gallery hours are from 8:30a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays. TICKETS: $12 Students and Seniors. $24 Adult. Service le e additional PSU Box Office, SW Hall © 5th Ave, 503-725-3307 and all t i c k a t r n a s t e r Ticket Centers, 503-224-4400 Information and groups: 503.245.1600 Play at Paula Productions; Sept. 26 - Oct. 27 Paula Productions presents “The Well of the Saints” by the Irish playwright genius from a century ago, John Millington Synge. This play is based on a comedy about an elderly couple, two blind beggars, who are given the gift of sight after many, many years of blindness through the intervention of a wandering monk, the Saint, who carries with him magic holy water. The play is from Sept. 26-O ct. 27 at the Jack Oakes Theater, 2820 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Call 503-775-3881. WEEK DANCES WHITE BIRD PSU DANCE SERIES www.whitebird.org 200203 A TRIBUTE TO JOHN LEE HOOKER Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center; Through Sept. 27 The Interstate Firehouse C u l tural C enter will be having two gallery exhibitions throughout S ep tem b er featu rin g artists Buff Medb Neretin and Allegra Villarreal Disraeli. N eretin's il lustrations convey the Jew ish M y s tic a l E x p e r ie n c e an d Disraeli ’ s portraits combine the passion of M exico and place it in a Jew ish context. The cu l tural center is located at 5340 N. Interstate. Call 503-823-2070. MUSIC OF THE TRUE AMERICAN SPIRIT Widmer Brewing Company Presents SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 ETTA JAMES &THE ROOTS BAND ROBERT LOCKWOOD JR PINETOP PERKINS NAPPY BROW N BOB MARGOLIN ZAKIYA HOOKER (L h p ^ ö r t l a n b © b s e r u e r W/NATURAL FOUR INVITES YOU A N D A GUEST TO ATTEND A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING THE RUFFNECKS JIM MESI Presented by First Tech Credit U n io n FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 5 w/HIS FULL BAND CHRIS THOMAS KING @ 7:00 pm ANDY STOKES THE RUFFNECKS KATHY WALKER BAND STOP BY THE PORTLAND OBSERVER MAIN OFFICE TO PICK UP A COMPLIMENTARY PASS FOR TWO: / I M C fca Portland Actors Workshop; Sept. 23 S C R E E N I JACKIE C H A N JENNIFER LOVE H E W IT T if * Dove Lewis Doggy Parade; Sunday, Sept. 22 Over 200 West Highland White Terriers ( Westies) and their owners are expected to turn out for the fourth annual “W estie Walk,” a benefit to raise money for Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital. The walk starts on Sunday, Sept. 2 2 ,10 a.m. and participants are encouraged to pre-register. Call 503-226-0814. Univ. of Portland Exhibit; Through Sept. 26 S eren a d es D ev o te d F a n s by F elicia L. S lider T he P ortland O bserver “Do you remember dancing in September?” Yes, will be the an swer of many Rose City fans of Earth Wind & Fire who were ser enaded to at Portland's Keller Au ditorium on Sept. 9. The audience was a kaleido scope of fans from every genera tion, gender and music genre. Fans ranged from a pre-teen boy who was seated in the tenth row to fans w ho’ve likely been dancing in “Boogie Wonderland" for the past 30 years. Presented by Great Scott PR & Clear Channel, EWF’stour through Portland consisted of a 16-member band with two dancers. Founded by M aurice W hite in 1971, three o f the original EW F members remain: brother Verdine W hite on bass, Phillip Bailey on vocals, congas, & percussion and Ralph Johnson on drums and percussion. They made the M on day night showcase a m emorable medley o f music from their great- On the banks of the Columbia River on Sauvie Island will be the “Kids for the Columbia Jubilee" on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. There will be music, games, activities and refreshments. A concert called "The Great Earth Sing-a-Long” is at 1 p.m. The event is located at 18900 N.W. Gillihan Road. Call 503-226-1565 or go online to wWw.lcrep.org. Y THE d j e IJ Io r t b ir th O b s e r u e r A BENEFIT FOR LOCAL C H A R ITIES HILLSBORO STADIUM G E T Y O U R T IC K E T S N O W A T T IC K E T M A S T E R O U T L E T S $8 - $22 per day. Charge by phone: 5 0 3 -2 2 4 4 4 0 0 ! 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