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3 Ii| e I J o r t l a n b ( D b a e r ü e r Page B4 December 18, 2002 Focus The Antwone Fisher Story introducing U r L a n O o sjp el S ponsored by KBJ (K elly , B row n & J ohnson ) . / J U nlim ited Christian Enterprises, P ortland’s own Urban G ospel Network, where you can Order: Video taped sermons of Bishop T.D. Jakes, Juanita Bynum and others; Christian-based Movies; Gospel Comedy; Current Top 20 Gospel Music CD ’s and Cassettes; Urban Gospel Rap Music For information please call: 503.287.0998 or 503.860.5793 PO Box 5364 Portland, OR 97228 CANNON'S RIB EXPRESS === ^ (FORMERLY CHUCK HINTON'S) C a te rin g & T a k e -O u t Based on a true story, a bio graphical drama centering upon Antwone “Fish” Fisher who—once a Sony Pictures security guard— eventually gained fame as an ac claimed writer and a Hollywod pro ducer. In the earlier part o f his life, he was a sailor prone to violent outbursts. On the verge o f being kicked out o f the Navy for repeated fighting, he is sent to a naval psy chiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventu ally breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood rife with abuse. Wi th the help o f Dr. Jerome Dav enport, he turns his life around and decides to embark on a search to find the family that abandoned him as a baby. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the familyhe never knew. In the course o f that search, his life changes dra- Denzel Washington stars as Dr. Jerome Davenport, a Navy psychiatrist who helps Antwone Fischer, played by Derek Luke, turn his life around after a childhood of abuse. The film, also directed by Washington, opens this week in theatres nation wide. matically. The Antwone Fischer Story is directed by and stars Denzel Wash- ington, who was selected enter- tain ero fth ey earb y Entertainment W eekly Magazine, and has a pre- dominately African American cast including Derek Luke, Joy Bryant and Yolanda Ross. Messiah; Friday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 23 rhe Night Cool Nutz Stole (-mas; Wednesday, Dec. 18 Zorne celebrate the holidays with Jus Family ■ a . The Portland Bqroque O rchestra will presen» H andel’s pow erful ‘M essiah’ as it was intended Records at B erbati’s Pan, 231 SW A nkeny to be heard - on authentic period instrum ents created in O ur S pecialty : j.m . Music will be provided by D J’s Chill and Cool Nutz and h . 'c v p n i n t i w ill f e a t u r e a snecial nreview ofnew Jus Fam ily material R eal H ickory S moked B ar -B-Q from Bosko, M aniac Lok, Brotha Luv, Phranchise, Bleek and Cool Egarr and joined by w orld-renow ned vocalists, the PBO will play with Nutz. T here will be a free cham pagne toast for all in attendance. 17th and 18th century perform ance practices on instrum ents from • Sandw iches • Salads » Chicken • Pork Ribs • Beef Ribs Two Sopranos Sing Classical Christmas; Thursday, Dec. 19 This benefit concert for the interstate Firehouse C ultural C enter will U n m A I ’ r< I anJ k i / I n n r l n n - k - J C P J n r / ' l l A C tfi» H i r P P t n r R those times. Show tim es are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday at the First Baptist C hurch in Portland and 7:30 p m. on M onday at Lew is and C lark C ollege in the A gnes Flanagan Chapel. For tickets, call 503-222-6000. feature G ala Palmer, a dram atic soprano and Portland native who now Open 1 lam -10 pm Monday through Saturday and 1 pm to 8 pm Sunday CATERING EVENTS LARGE AND SMALL NOW TAKING HOLIDA Y DESSERT ORDERS Fish Sandwich — $8 0 0 Fish Dinner - $10°° lives in Xaim en, China, and Sandra W illis, a coloratura soprano from Holiday Magic Breakfast Theatre; through Dec. 21. Portland. T heir recital will include d u its and solos to celebrate the The L akew ood T heatre C om pany w ill present this original adapta holiday season. Singing begins at 7 p.m. at th elF C C , located at 5340 tion o f holiday stories attendees enjoy a holiday continental break fast. Y oung audience m em bers can interact with the cast w hile they N. Interstate Ave. eat. H oliday M agic B reakfast Theatre is perform ed Saturday m orn Kenny G; Thursday Dec. 19 ings at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the com m unity m eeting room at the Kenny G wil I perform a special holiday concert featuring his hit songs and selections from his new holiday CD ‘W ishes’ in the T heater o f Lakew ood C enter for the A rts, 368 S. State St. in Lake O swego. Tickets are $8 by calling 503-635-3901. FRIDAY the C louds at the Rose Garden. G uests who show their Safew ay club & card along with proof o f purchase o f Safew ay SELECT G reat Escapes Little Things; through Dec. 23 SATURDAY * * * N ew L ocation * * * 5410 N.E. 33 rd 503-288-3836 Ice C ream , Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce, K ellogg’s Special K or T he G uardino G allery at 2939 N .E. A lberta w ill show a c o llectio n Sm ack’s cereals or Florida’s N atural juices will receive one free 300- o f w orks sm a lle r than seven inches. T he show fe a tu re s w ork by level ticked with the purchase o f a 300-level ticket. T ickets are 25 a rtists in a v a rie ty o f m edium s in c lu d in g e n c a u stic p a in tin g s, available at the Rose Quarter Ticket Office, online at rosequarter.com , clay sc u lp tu re s, blo w n g la ss, a c ry lic p a in tin g s, m etal c o n stru c tio n s, c o lla g e s and p h o to g ra p h y . C all 5 0 3 -2 8 1 -9 0 4 8 for store ticketm aster.com or by calling 503-224-4400. ho u rs. The Santa Land Dairies and A Christmas Memory; through Monday, Dec. 23 The SantaLand D iaries tells the tale o f a hapless unem ployed actor and som etim e M anhattan apartm ent cleaner who resorts to w orking °Pen MlC-fCOn. . $5 Cover Featuring: Michael Vance 70*sa80'smusic as one o f S an ta’s elves during C hristm as tim e at M acy’s. A C hrist Show Time: 9 pm mas M em ory is a lonely c h ild ’s m em ories told against the backdrop Doors Open ot 8pm ^ Oca^ Y a n d N a t io n a lly o f the D epression-era rural south w here expressive gifts like fruit Every Thursday cakes and kites m eant C hristm as love. The tw o dram as, one com ical 0VVn ^ 0(?fs Dance Contest $100 Prize Starting Nov. 1 4 30 & Over (ID required) Featuring The Repravation Band & and one tender, evoke m em ories o f childhood traditions and the bitter-sw eetness o f the holiday season. Show tim es at Portland Master of Ceremony — Wane C enter Stage are T uesdays and W ednesdays at 7 p.m ., T hursdays Poets interested m Dress 2 Impress at Bookies —♦ performing call $03 at noon at 8 p.m ., Fridays at 8 p.m ., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m ., Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on M onday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. For 3S8-3247 Tickets, call 503-247-6588. A M Satuday. December, 21st20 At,The t e E i G D O M m y.»«« Production MARTIN CLEANING SERVICE ~ la Cm Certificates tram a Stea above One Stea Mesic IP s Custom Picture Framing Stepotn Out Mens a Womens Wear Dust To Diamonds and other gilts We ask m at enervane alease bring a new nnwraoood toy or game 1er ear toy drive Tickets $21.50 la advance $25 00 at the door TIMS is a benefit lar Oer Garden Veutfi Program Tev Drive to benefit The Children ol Prelect Hetwerk A rtists Robert Shepard, Gail Jordan, M iriam Badyrka, Roger Friedel, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning D ean Shapiro, D avid C oddington, Juergen Eckstein, Raina Imig, Commercial and Residential Services John M cA nulty, Pattie Palm er-B aker and Julie Ann Smith will show | CARPET CLEANING ($25 each area) • 2 A reas or more, Small Hall Free, Pre-Spray Traffic A reas • S ta irs......................... $1.50 each Kevin Berry's Old School Holiday Party Sal Decem ber 2tst. 2002 Drawing lor gills from SBC lewelery diamond oendant a necklace $250 vslue) Abstract and Representational Group Show; through Dec. 31 a diverse body o f w ork at the T alism an G allery, 1476 NE A lberta. 0MSI Exhibit; Through Jan. 5 W hat was life on Earth like in the years betw een the dinosaur extinction and the rise o f hum ans? V isitors can find out from now until Jan. 5, as the O regon M useum o f Science and Industry presents UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Sofa (under 6 ft.) $69 Loveseat $49 Sectional $99 & up Throw pillow s $5 each “ W hen Crocodiles R uled,” a fascinating exhibit that chronicles some o f the 60 m illion years o f time betw een dinosaurs and hum ans. OM SI is open Tuesdays through Sundays, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The museum is located at 1945 S.E. W ater. Call 503-797-4000. r I C ARPET COUPON I I 1 Cleaning Area I Pre-Spray Traffic Area I (Hall not included) I IFCC Kwanza Celebration Show; through Jan. O ver tw enty local A frican A m erican artists will exhibit textiles, paintings, prints, draw ings, photographs, mixed m edia w orks and sculptures to reflect on one or m ore o f the seven principles o f Kwanza. The IFCC is located at 5340 N. Interstate Ave. G allery hours are T uesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. For more inform ation, call 503-823-2070. [" upholstery coupon Pear Gallery; through Jan. This m onth the non-profit gallery for hom eless and transitional I S ofa (u n d er 6 ft.) ! I nvescat St C h a ir C? 1 1 QQQ 1 1 1 J youth will show case glass w orks by Erika Kohr and Mel G eorge. K ohrs pieces o f m o th er’s dresses, fathers shoes, beating hearts and fragility pair w ell w ith G eo rg e’s finely crafted m iniature versions o f ordinary things like bathtubs, folded paper airplanes and tiny polo Tickets available at ßeneva's M e a r Fertectlen le e Slea Mesic a Stea above T ra c ts U aler«enable balls kieri H rtr D e ne n Ter m ere tale: M 3 -2 1 1 W85 « » CALL I O K APPOINTMENTS 5 0 3 -2 8 1 -3 9 4 9 shirts. P:ear youth w ill exhibit w ork in various m edium s, from chain m ail to oil paints, graphite and plaster.
