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August 17, 2005
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Free Summer Flicks
Members o f the Boys and Girls Clubs of Portland are
enjoying free admission to the movies twice a week this
summer thanks to Regal Theatre’s Lloyd Cinema.
The club also receive funds to cover transportation and
staffing expenses. This grant is very timely since it comes
during a period when gas prices have reached an all-time high
in most areas across the country.
“This movie experience will be a first for many of our
members and our goal is to constantly stretch their imagina
tion, while opening doors to a world of exploration and
excitement,” said Shane Wetzel, unit director of the Blazers
Boys and Girls Club.
Summer Concerts
in Portland Parks
Made possible by The Freightliner Group
F r e i g h t l in e r
Local musician Asa Lamont Pritchard is bring Gospel to another level through the vehicle of Hip Hop.
Asa brings Gospel to new level
A CD re le a se p a rty for
Portland’sow n Asa will beheld
on Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. at the
W onder Ballroom, 124 N.E.
Russell St-
Asa Lamont Pritchard has
had a full life and he is just 24.
After moving to California at 16
in order to pursue a dream of
becoming a recording artist, he
has returned home to Portland
and married childhood sweet
heart Nikia.
Today Pritchard is a proud
father, husband and using his
talent of music to spread the
word of the Lord.
In addition to sharing his
views, Prichard also founded
PO Soul Entertainm ent and
manages several emerging art
ists.
Over the past 13 years Asa
has been successful of merging
the words of gospel with the
contemporary feel o f hip-hop
music.
Special guests to perform at
the CD release party for A sa’s
debut album titled “A Brand
New Radio W ave” are local
e n te r ta in e r s C ic e ro and
Rajime.
Tickets are $5 in advance
from One Stop Music, 1615 N.E.
Killingsworth St. or $7 at the
door.
This event is not ju st for the
hip-hop generation to enjoy but
also for the mature gospel en
thusiast as well. D on’t miss
this inspirational and fun event.
For more information contact
info@posoulentertainment.com
Orchestra’s Freedom Salute
The Vancouver Symphony
Orchestra’s 2005-2006 regular
concert season opens with per
formances on Oct. 8 and 9.
In honor of Maestro Brotons’
The Vancouver Symphony will perform a free
15th anniversary season with the
concert Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at th£ Vancouver National
Vancou ver Symphony Orchestra,
Historic Reserve for a America Celebrates Freedom
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Salute commemorating the 60th anniversary of the
will host a “Salute to Salvador”
ending of WW II.
Salvador Brotons
dinner at Royal Oaks Country
Music Director and Conductor Salvador Brotons
and the symphony will perform with a tribute to the Club following the Oct, 8th concert.
Regular season concerts are at the Skyview High
Armed Forces, along with other Pops and light classi
School Concert Hall, 1300 N. W. 139th St.
cal favorites.
Free concert at Vancouver
National Historic Reserve
Washington Park
Summer Festival
Washington Park Amphitheatre Stage
6pm • FREE
J u ly 30
Metro Dancers present U n d e r a S u m m e r S ky
(classical ballet, modern dance, and musical theatre)
J u ly 31
D ance Around the W orld
A ug. 1
M aggie's Choice (indie rock)
A ug. 2
Tall Jazz with Marilyn Keller
A ug. 3
P ortland Sum m erFest presents The Telephone
featuring Katie Harman, Miss America 2002
A ug. 4
Mel Brown B3 Organ Quintet (groove jazz)
A ug. 5
Phillip Officer, L e t Y o u rs e lf Go award-winning
New York cabaret from Cole Porter to Cyndi Lauper
A ug. 6
S ong o f the G ingko remembenng Hiroshima with
Chisao Hata (dance) & Portland Taiko (drums)
A ug. 7
Portland Festival Sym phony with
Michael A llen Harrison, piano
A ug. 8
Aguam iel (salsa)
A ug. 9
Julianne R Johnson (R&B/gospel)
A ug. 10
The Buckles (classic country)
A ug. 11
Music of the Middle East with Hossein Salehi &
Shabava and All Bourji Band (classical, folk & pop)
A ug. 12
Portland Festival Sym phony with Obo Addy
A ug. 13
Woody Hite Big Band with Valerie Day ( 40s swing)
A ug. 14
Portland Festival Sym phony w ith 3 Leg Torso
A ug. 15
P ortland S um m erFest presents The E lix ir o f
L o v e (L 'e lis ir d 'a m o re )
A ug. 16
P ainted Sky presents Native Am erican M usic &
Dance (contem porary & traditional)
C UBA ache (bring you r dancing shoes)
9pm - Sneak preview of E d e n s L o s t & F o u n d
a PBS series on urban parks and sustainable
com munities
Bring a picnic or buy food in the park’
Avoid parking challenges - Ride TnMet Plan your trip at www Tnmet org
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