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March 17,2004 (Elje Jîortlanh ©bseruer Page B3 Focus Anita Baker Returns After Hiatus (AP) — A fter 10 years in musical seclusion due to fam ily turmoil, Anita Baker is re turning to the spotlight. The Grammy-winning R&B song stress has signed a deal with Blue Note Records to pro duce at least two albums, and expects to release her first project before the end o f the year. “I’m so excited," the singer said.. “I do see that there is a demand for what I do, and my fans are still there.” W ith a deep, sensuous voice that recalled Sarah Vaughan and a classic soul sound. Baker became one of Anita Baker is back in the spotlight. R&B’s premier artists in the Oprah Named Most Fashionable late '80s and early '90s with hits like "Sweet Love,” "Rap ture” and "Giving You the Best That I Got.” But she dropped off the music scene nearly a decade ago after releasing the album "Rhythm of Love" in 1994. At the time. Baker, who is mar ried, had two young sons, a m o th er su ffe rin g from Alzheimer’s; and a father dy ing of bone cancer. So she took a break to take care of her family in Detroit, where she lives. Baker’s fa ther died in 1998; her mother died in 2000. After her mother’s death, she felt could pursue her career again. ( AP) — Oprah W infrey - talk show host, actress and magazine editor - has a new title to add to her resume: one o f the w orld’s most fashionable women. W infrey appears for the first time on Vanity F air's 2004 Inter national Best-D ressed List. T h e h o st o f “ T h e O p rah W in frey S h o w " sa y s Ja c k ie Onassis and Coco Chanel are her fa s h io n ic o n s , an d p ic k s G ianfranco Ferre - who created the silvery gown she wore to the Oscars - as her favorite designer. NNCMMMMM Sheriff Wants Ross in Tucson Jail (A P)— Diana Ross was ordered to return to Tucson, Ariz. to serve a two- day jail sentence in her drunken-driv ing case. The singer, who pleaded no con test to DUI last month, had served her sentence in Greenwich, Conn., where she lives. But during her stay, she left and returned multiple times, said City Court Magistrate T. Jay Cranshaw. Greenwich Police Chief James Walters originally wrote Cranshaw to say that Ross, 59, had completed her sentence, spending 48 hours in cus tody over three days, including two overnight stays. Cranshaw asked for a full account ing of the time spent there, and it turns out Ross spent only 47 hours in police custody. Arizona law requires DUI defen dants to spend at least 24 consecutive hours in custody. Cranshaw said in a written order that the jail arrangement in Greenwich “clearly does not comply with Arizona law.” Ross, the former lead singer of The Supremes, has been on tour in Europe. A hearing is scheduled April 1 to schedule her new jail stay. Diana Ross Talk show host Oprah Winfrey arrives for the 76th annual Academy Awards on Feb. 2 9 in Los Angeles. (AP photo) M ore C harges D ropped in R K elly C ase (AP) — Detectives illegally seized photographs allegedly j showing R&B singer R. Kelly having sex with an underage girl and prosecutors cannot use them i to try him on child pornography charges. A judge ruled Thursday that sheriff s detectives did not have J enough evidence to justify a search of Kelly’s home in June M tfS T Peacejam World Retreat Oregon and Washington youth aged 12-20 and adult supporters are holding Peacejam: Youth Leader ship for a Diverse World retreat at Camp Adams in Molalla The registration cost is $75. Scholarships are available. For more information, call 503-275-0663. Cajun Fiesta In Hillsboro Friday, Saturday The public is invited to a fiesta of Mexican and Cajun food in Hillsboro Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 at the comer of Baseline and 10lh streets. The event is from 11 a.m .to7p.m .F or more information,call 503-357-6949. Jazz Concert Supports Avel Gordly for Senate A jazz concert in support o f State Sen. Avel Gordly features the Nancy King Trio with Steve Christofferson, Ed Bennett and special guests. Bring a nonperishable food to support the Northeast Emergency Food Bank. The show is from 3 to 6 p.m. at Self Enhancement Inc., 3920 N. Kerby. For more information, call 503-287-6843. of “Kissing the Blarney Stone: an Evening of Irish Stories!" The show is at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 20 at McMenamin’s Kennedy School’s Community Room, 5736 N.E. 33 Ave. Suggested donation is $3 for children, $4 for adults and $10 for families. The Guild also features "The Wee Folk and the Not-So-Wee Stories from Ireland” at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at the Charlotte A. Cavatica Learning Center, 602 N.E. Prescott. Free. R. Kelly CANNON'S RIB EXPRESS (FORMERLYCHUCK HINTON'S) Ethnic Quilting Celebrated at Milwaukie Center Catering & Take-Out The 10,h annual “Airing of the Quilts” show is at the Milwaukie Center with a special exhibit on ethnic quilting. The show is at 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 19and from 9 a.m. to4 p.m. March 20. For more information, call 503-653-81 (X). O ur S pecialty : R eal H ickory S moked B ar -B-Q • Sandwiches • Salads • Chicken • Pork Ribs • Beef Ribs Pill Hilly at Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center PassinArt Theater presents “Pill Hilly" by Samuel Kelley through April 10 at the Firehouse Interstate Cultural Center, 5340 N. Interstate Ave. General admission is $15 with discounts for students and seniors. For more information, call 503-823-4322. The Links Plan Fashion Extravaganza Disjecta Club Loaded with Music The Portland Chapter of The Links presents its annual fundraiser, the Ebony Fashion Fair at the Oregon Convention Center at 6 p.m. April 16. Tickets are $45 to $75. For more information, call 503-2866426. Disjecta welcomes Jason Mears Quartet with dancer Miyuki Kobayashi will perform a jazz, show on Thursday, March 18 at 9 p.m. $6. All Ages. Formoreinformation, visitwww.disjecta.org. 116N.E. RussellSt. Ongoing and Upcoming Music Wild Child Based on True Accounts The Blue Monk on Belmont plays live jazz. For a schedule, visit www.thebluemonk.com. Interstate Bar and Grill has mature live music at 4234 N. Interstate. The Black Notes plays Thursdays at the Candlelight Room. Mel Brown plays jazz at Jimmy Maks on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays at Salty’s on the Columbia. A Community Unity Breakfast is every third Thursday at SEI at 7:30 a.m.Skip Elliott Bow man JazzTrio plays Saturdays from 10a.m. to noon at Hannah Bea’s, on northeast Shaver. R&B and live funk bands perform weekends at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. Hand 2 Mouth Theatre and Signal Light Puppet Theatre present, "The Wild Child," based on true accounts of children raised by wild animals. Show plays Fridays through Sundays until March 27 at Performance CATERING ALLEVENTS Low Carb Special: HOURS: Monday 11:00-9:00 T uesday CLOSED Wed. & Thurs. 11:00-9:00 Fri. & Sat. 11:00-10:00 Sunday 11:00-8:00 ( lc a r b ) Chopped Pork w /sid e sm. greens $5 00 * * * N ew L ocation * * * 5 4 1 0 N.E. 3 3 rd 5 0 3 -2 8 8 -3 8 3 6 tMOTIN CLEANfNG S0MCE M Carpet <& Upholstery Cleaning Commercial A Residential Services Children of Uganda Nike and White Cloud present the Portland debut of Children of Uganda, an ensemble of 20 children who have lost their parents to AIDS. The performance will benefit Portland's Black United Fund, Cascade AIDS Project, For Us Northwest, Harambee Center and the Urban League of Portland. Tickets range from $18 to $40. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. For tickets, call 503- 224-1400. 2002. The photographs were on a digital camera that was wrapped in a towel inside a duffel bag. Kelly also faces 14 counts of child pornography charges in Chi cago and has pleaded innocent. Those charges are not affected by the judge’s ruling. Last month, seven of the original 21 child por nography charges against Kelly in Chicago were dismissed. NEW PRICES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2004 Children o f Uganda, an ensemble o f 2 0 children who have lost their parents to AIDS Artists Monthly at Talisman Gallery March artists for the Talisman Gallery, 1476 N.E. Alberta St., are Sue Allen and Jucrgen Eckstein. A reception is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on March 25. Formore information, visitwww.talismangallery.com. Urban Nights at Ash Street Saloon Urban Nights features The Reparations Band and Cool Nutz with special guests at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at the Ash Street Saloon, 225 SW Ash St. $8 cover. Dino Discovery In Land of Civilization Forgot The Oregon Zoodiscovers Dino Island: The Land of Civilization Forgot through April 30. This simulator thrill ride includes riders on a scientific team whose mission is toexplore a newly formed island baffling environ mentalists around the world. The ride is $4 in addition to general adm ission. For more inform ation, call 503-226-1561 or visit www.oregonzoo.org. Artist’s Invited to Perform at The Abbey Cafe The Abbey Café, 441 N. Killingsworth St., invites musicians to sell their C D 's and perform on Fridays and Saturdays. March' s artist of the month is Serena Barton. Formore information, call 503-286-4847. Kiss Me, I’m Irish Experience Irish stories with the Portland Storytellers' Guild production | CARPET COUPON • 1 CLEANING AREA I Pre-Spray T ra ffic Area $40.00 i I LSmal£Hall Included Works Northwest, 4625 S.E. 67lh Ave. All performances are at 8 p.m. and tickets range from $7 to $ 10. For reservations, call 503-235-5284. I 2 CLEANING AREAS OR MORE Laughing Through It A Portland Jam Night plans to heal the community’s ills through laughter at the Wave Theatre in North Portland. The live music and sketch improv comedy is at 9 p.m. Fridays. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for kids. For more information, call 503-735-4184 or visit www.jam-night.com. $25.00 I PRE-SPRAY TRAFFIC AREA I SMALL HALL FREE EACH AREA I L -------------------------------------------------------------J j STAIRS (W IT H SERVICE) » >30 EACH ] Open Mic Competition at the Copper Penny Bands and solo performers can compete fora$3,000cash prize at the New Copper Penny in southeast Portland for free on Mondays from 8 to 11 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge for patrons. To register, call or e-mail Richard Mathison at 503-408-0300, richard@advocatesound.com or visit www.advocatesound.com/venues.html. OMSI's Big Screen Larger Than Life-sized OMSI'w big-screen OMNIMAX theater is showing “Coral Reef Adven ture" through March, “Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West" through June and "Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees" through May. For more information, call 503-797-4588. UPHOtSWKCUANMO SOFA (under 6 f t ) LOVESEAT SECTIONAL CHAIR OR RECLINER THROW PILLOWS S6P.00 $40.00 $PP.OO AND UP $25.00 AND UP $5.00 EACH Trlppin’ through Town Take a trip through time to find the hottest poetry, hip-hop and soul influencing Portland Wednesdays at the Ohm. $7 cover. 31 N W First Ave. i ! CALL FOR A PPO IN TM EN TS (5 0 3 ) 2 8 1 -3 9 4 9
