^ o r lla n ì t (Phacrrier page C4 Pop star launches new single ‘I Pray’ Si luly 21, 2004 PARTNERSHIP Sototcmcr M m m . Changing U rn . Helpline (Make The Call): 800-923-HELP Linea de Ayuda (Spanish): 877-515-7848 Youthline (Teen Helpline): 877-553-TEEN Amanda Perez strates her formidable skills behind the mic, the piano and in the pro ducers booth. Amanda’s life prior to landing a record deal has proven that the ups and downs do make you stronger Hailed by USA Today as a “pow and true talent does tend to raise its erhouse,” and picked by “Teen hand! People” as one the year’s “ones to T h e ta le n te d 2 4 -y e a r - o ld watch...a mix between Missy Elliot w rite r-p ro d u c e r-sin g e r-ra p p e r and Aaliyah,” Amanda Perez is back offers another m usically innova with a follow-up to her chart-top- tive delivery. Her debut Virgin ping single “Angel.” Records album, A ngel, stood as a Her latest effort, “1 Pray” set for landm ark musical journey from release this week, sees the Ft. one o f m usic’s most prom ising Wayne, Ind. native exploring simi artists. P erez’s style is only the lar themes. Once again, she demon tip o f her creative iceberg. Singer compared to Missy Elliot and Aaliyah Vancouver Symphony Announces Season Conductor Salvador Brotons “Let Us Entertain You,” the theme of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s 2004- 2005 season includes a variety of musical experiences for all to enjoy. Performances are Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m. and Sun day evenings at 7 p.m. A “Musical Conversation,” open forum about the music and composers, precedes each Saturday concert, beginning at 2 p.m. Under the direction of music Director and Conductor Salvador Brotons, the new season opens with Music Journey’s on Oct. 9lh and 10“1 and continues with other special programs throughout the year. Forinformation.call 360-735-7278or visit online at www.vancouversymphony.org. Little Anthony & The Imperials Hits include "Tears on My Pillow," "Hurts So Bad and "Shimmy, Shimmy Ko-Ko Bop July 23 & 24 • 8pm Tickets $10 to $20 Call 1 -888-MAIN ACT or Tickets West at 1 -800-992-TIXX Room & Show Packages Available Now! Call 1-877-4 Beach 1 Il's Belter al the Beach! 1-888-CHINOOK www.chinookwindscasino.com iH o o k J /V ir C A S IN O RESORT