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Dance troupe pulsates rhythms
In an electrifying, high im pact
take on the classical ballet “Swan
Lake,” W hite Bird offers the A us­
tr a lia n D a n c e T h e a tr e in
“ Birdbrain,” March 31 to April 2
at 8 p.m. at the Lincoln Perfor­
m ance H all at P o rtlan d State
U niversity.
Driven by dram atic visuals and
pulsating rhythm s o f an original
electronic score, the com pany’s
11 dancers literally take flight in
the vigorous choreography of
artistic director Garry Stewart.
Incorporating classical ballet,
modern dance, gym nastics, break
dance and airborne athleticism , central and satellite themes.
Tickets are $ 14 for college stu­
the dancers fittingly tw ist and
tumble with the grace o f birds in dents with ID and seniors 62 and
over and $25 for adults plus ser­
Hight.
T h o u g h n o t a n a r r a tiv e , vice fee.
For more information, call 503-
“ B irdbrain” com pletely decon­
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K id s C o m in g
'The Golden Blaze'
opens movie series
In the first of series o f G-rated
matinee events for children ages 3
Blair
to 9, Regal Cinemas will show "The
Golden Blaze” at four different the­ Underwood
atres on Saturday, April 2 and other
dates this month. Cartoon shorts lure brings out the super hero "light
will also be previewed before the of justice” - in a classic good ver­
sus evil comic book style struggle.
movie.
T he carto o n fo llo w s Jason
T he m o v ie is a b o u t tw o
schoolyard rivals, one nerdy scien­ Fletcher, an average African Ameri­
tist dad, a powerful businessman can kid in the suburbs, embarrassed
with a nefarious plan, and extrater­ by his dad and struggling with the
restrial goop oozing from the schoolyard bully, Leon Tatum.
For more information on show
ground. Starring the voices of ac­
tors Blair Underwood and Michael times and other films in the series,
Clarke Duncan, the animated fea- visit www.kidtoonfilms.com.
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No Merger for Ethos and IFCC
M u sic m e n to rin g p ro g ra m
Ethos and Interstate Firehouse
Cultural C enter have decided not
to m erge together after a series of
d isc u ssio n s.
The tw o o rg a n iz a tio n s had
been considering the partnership,
citing their sim ilarities.
A lthough they are both orga-
nizations dedicated to the arts
and the same com m unity, the two
program s' m issions and priori­
ties did not match up in a way that
would make unification practical.
E thos and IFCC still hope to
co lla b o ra te w ith each o th e r on
sp ecific arts program s in the
fu tu re.
C h itlin ’ F est - Friday’s Espresso and Café will
host its first annual Chitlin’ Fest on Saturday, March
26tobenefittheC elebration Academy of the Performing
Arts. Beyond various pork dishes, traditional foods such as
fried chicken, black-eyed peas and rice, corn on the cob,
greens, 7-up cake, ribs and more will be served. Tickets are
$20for an all-you-can-eat buffet. For more information, call
503-286-2590.
Savion G lover - Dancer Savion Glover will glide
though Portland on Tuesday, March 29 and 30 at
7:30 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
Tickets range from $23 to $57. For more information,
call 503-248-4335.
Dizzee Rascal - Dizz.ee Rascal will perform with special
guests on Friday, March 3 1 at 9 p. m. at the Doug Fir Lounge.
Tickets are $ 14 advance, $ 16 day of show.
C hristy Klep - Photography of children and expectant
families by Christy Klep will be featured at Milagros at 5429
N.E. 30th St., opening with an artist's reception on Thursday,
March 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 503-493-
4141.
Rustica - Eclectic American group Rustica will perform on
Friday. April I at 8 p.m. at the IFCC Theatre. Tickets are $ 10 < ^~on
adults, $8 students and seniors. For reservations, call 503- Qiover
823-4322.
H andsom e Boy M odeling
S ch ool - Handsom e Boy
Modeling School featuring
Dan the A u to m ato r and
Prince Paul will perform on
Apri 13 at Berbati' s Pan at 9:30
p.m.
M ulticultural Film Festival
-Jefferso n High School will Rustica
feature the film "Race: The
Power of an Illusion" on Monday, April 4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. inroomC12.
Admission is free. For more information, call 503-916-5180.
K ids C hoir - The No Kidding Choir will perform a culturally diverse
medley on April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Augustana Lutheran Church a, 2 7 10 N.E.
14th Ave. This is a benefit that will feature a silent auction. For more
information, call 503-280-9034.
Art and S ell -T h e 15'” annual Art and Sell will feature the work of more than
1(K) artists and benefiting Portland's Buckman and da Vinci arts magnet
schools. The event will be held on Friday, April 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. and
Lil’ Kim Faces Prison Time
Cell 503-381-7095
Jury finds her guilty in perjury case
Walk-Ins Welcome
(A P)— R apdivaL il’ Kim was
convicted Thursday of lying to a
federal grand jury to protect
friends who were involved in a
shootout outside a radio station.
Lil’ Kim and herassistant were
both convicted o f perjury and
conspiracy but acquitted of ob­
struction o f justice. Kim faces
up to 20 years in prison - five
years each for three perjury
counts and one count o f con­
spiracy - at her June 24 sentenc­
ing.
The form er sidekick and m is­
tress of the late Notorious B.I.G.,
known for her revealing outfits
and raunchy raps, testified that
she d id n ’t notice tw o close
friends at the scene o f the 2001
gun battle - her manager, Damion
Butler, and Suif “G utta” Jack- L/7’ Kim e n te rs federal court in
so n . B o th m en h a v e sin c e New York before her conviction
pleaded guilty to gun charges. o f lying to a grand jury in
The ju ry saw radio station connection with a shooting.
security photos show ing B ut­ (AP photo)
ler opening a door for L il’ Kim.
Both defendants shook their
A nd
w itn e s s e s
A n to in e
"B anger” Spain and Jam es “L il’ heads as the verdicts were deliv­
C ease” L loyd, w ho once made ered. L il’ K im ’s supporters broke
hit records with L il’ Kim in the out in sobs. W hile many rappers
group Ju n io r M .A .F .I.A , te s ti­ have gone to prison, L il’ Kim. 29,
fied that B utler and Jackson would be the first big-name fe­
male to do time.
w ere at the station w ith her.
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Jesus C hrist Superstar - The vibrant musical “Jesus Christ
Superstar” will be perf ormed at Gresham Little Theatre on Apri I
15,16,17,22,23, and 24 and at the Scarlett Ballroom, 700 N.E.
Dekum on April 29,30 and May 1,6,7 and 8. Friday and
Saturday showings are at 8 p.m. and Sundays are at 2
p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $8 under 18. For more
information, visit www.radianttheatre.org.
^augh Factory - Comedy returns every second Wednesday
of the month at the upscale Bacchus Restaurant, thanks to EEI
International.
T rip p in ’ through Tow n - Take a trip through time to find the hottest
poetry, hip hop and soul influencing Portland on Wednesdays at the
Ohm. $7 cover. 31 N.W. First Ave.
( )n the Radio - Groove to soul and
hip hop with Kevin Berry from 7 to
9p.m. Mondays at 90.7 FM/KBCX).
Check out the Community Pot­
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Local A rtists F eatured at Abbey
C afé - The Abbey Café. 441 N.
Killingsworth St., invites musicians
to sell their CDs and perform on
Fridays and Saturdays. For more
information,call 503-286-4847.
G ypsy C lasses - Caravan Studios
offers classes in belly dance, Afri­
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