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November 23. 2005 i,ie J J o rtlattò (ßbsertn'r Page A6 Focus Tears of Joy Theatre Presents: Artist Shines at Interstate Firehouse Paintings examine growth, philosophy The Interstate Firehouse and Cultural Center will feature artwork by local African American artist Mo through Dec. 15. Mo is presented as Portland State's first African American Vi sual Arts Scholarship recipient, setting her standards in school and artwork high. Ride the Red Mare puppetry Local African American artist Mo presents a sampling of her works at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. M o’s paintings can be seen "Art, and creating it, is what for free Tuesday through Friday make the blood move through my from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Satur veins. It is the air that fills my lungs day from noon to 4 p.m. at the and the knowledge that caresses IFCC G allery on 5340 N. Inter my cerebral cortex. Simply put, I state Avenue. For more inform a have to paint, draw and create like tion, call 503-823-2070. you have to breathe,” Mo said. r Oregon D e p a rtm e n t o f Transpo rtatio n ODOT BOOSTS BUSINESS FOR OREGON COMPANIES Oregon businesses are finding new opportunities for growth with the Oregon Department of Transportation’s OTIA III State Bridge Delivery Program. The bridge program will repair or replace more than 300 bridges in the state. It is also designed to stimulate Oregon’s economy. To learn more, visit ODOT's web site at h ttp ://e g o v .o re g o n .g o v /O D O T /H W Y / OTIA/bridge_delivery.shtml. adults and can be purchased by callin g 503-248-0557 or visit w w w .tojt.com . T e a rs o f Joy T h e a tre w as founded in 1971, and it is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation in pup petry. As a resident company of O regon’s Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Tears of Joy pre sents six local productions each year and more than a 1 (X) perfor N orm an Sylvester Band -- The Norman Sylvester Band plays Friday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Tillicum in Beaverton and at the Candlelight in Portland on Sat urday, Nov. 26 at 9:30 p.m. For more information and future dates, visit www.normansylvester.com. ODOT IS INVESTING IN OREGON’S FUTURE Fred Cooper, pictured above, and his firm, Cooper Zietz Engineers, recently won a contract to manage quality control on 21 bridges. Ride the Red Mare Puppetry is presented by Tears of Joy The atre, based on Ursula K. Le Guin's classic tale about the love between a brother and a sister. Disney on Ice — Disney/Pixar presents Finding Nemo, a brand new im aginative production by Disney on Ice. The show opens for Thanksgiving week at the Rose Garden, starting on W ednesday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. con tinuing through Sunday, Nov. 27. For tickets and show times call Ticketmaster or 503-224-4400. Design and construction firms, materials suppliers, cafés, hotels, hardware stores, supermarkets, and other specialty contractors are receiving a much-needed shot in the arm, too. And it’s working. W inter is a time for good com pany, good music and good sto ries, so warm up with your loved ones as you come and share a brave girl’s journey through the snowy Scandinavian winter. Ride the Red Mare is a magical puppet production based on Port land author Ursula K. Le G uin’s classic tale about the love between a brother and sister. Music recorded by Third Angle New Music Ensemble enhance the simple, yet stunning transforma tions as characters travel from three- dimensional worlds to two-dimen sional places and back. Perform ances of Ride the Red Mare opens on Friday, Dec 2. at 7:30p.m . at the W inningstad T he atre at 1111 S.W. Broadw ay and continues through Dec 11. Satur day show ings will be at 11 a.m., with Sunday shows at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. G eneral adm ission tickets are $12 for children and $15 for “Be SMART Not Scared” National Child Safety and Protection Month November 2005 T ears of Joy T heatre - Puppetz vs. People, a hilarious improvisational competition between a team of pup pets and a team of people, will be performed at Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway at 8 p.m. on both Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26. The theater company also p re se n ts M ark L a P ie rre a ’s Cinderella on the same stage on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. and . The Holiday Ale Fest - The IO"1 Annual Ale Festival features some a few Belgian imports, which are full of complex flavors, they also have other great names available, all this and more on Thursday, Dec. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more in fo rm atio n , call 503-314-7583 or check out holidayale.com. iftoss Siodywood Chapeb %idingsworth St. Johns Lombard Littbe Chapei o f ‘The Chimes ih Key ft enee' Hunt PORTIAMO POLICE ~ RUFFETL- (Tlie ^lortlaub (Observer Arm W restling Competition - Shoe Gazer Arm Wresting competition at T iny’s Coffee 2033 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. BI vd. every Friday from 8-10 p.m. Both men and women are encouraged to attend. G ypsy C lasses -- Caravan Studios offers classes in belly dance, A frican dance and m ore. V isit www.gypsycaravan.us. Have a Ball - Kids will have a ball at OM SI’s new Innovation Station by exploring the human side of te c h n o lo g y . F or m ore in fo rm a tio n , v isit www.omsi.edu. On the Radio — Groove to soul and hip-hop with Kevin Berry from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at 90.7 FM/ KBOO. Check out the Community Potpourri talk show from 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at 1480 AM/KBMS. Count your blessings with Melodies from Heaven from 6 to 10 p.m. Mon days through Fridays at 1290 AM/KKSL. T une in to African American Health Radio Wednesday nights on 1290 AM/KKSL. Time to Jam -- Jam Night, Portland’s ever- popular comedy and variety show is at Chris tian Performing Arts Center, 8131 N. Denver Ave. Shows continue every Friday Night start ing at 9 p.m. with dinner by Mondemaj Catering next door to the show at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. For dinner reservations, call 503-286-2590. Interstate Firehouse -- A collaboration of three women artists: Adriene Cruz, Chisao Hata and Lyndee Mah, presents Hata Mah Cruz in “Altar Festival of Trees - Celebrating 23 years of Stage,” an exhibit and holiday memories, the festival will feature 50 performance full of vi decorated Christmas trees on display and over sual imagery, poetic text, Hata Mah Cruz in “Altar Stage “ | oo unique holiday mini-trees, wreaths center- singing and movement, pieces, gingerbread displays and more. Also Sunday, Nov. 27 at 7 live entertainment, photos with Santa and more, on p.m. For more information, call 503-823-4322. Friday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a m. to4 p.m. M useum A fter H ours - D owntown's Portland Art For more information, call 503-215-6433. Museum will be host to “Museum After Hours, a New Year’s Eve with Pink Martini - Celebrate New series of musical performances and social gatherings Year’s Eve with Pink Martini with members of the held every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. until Dec. 14. Harvey Rosencrantz Orchestra, plus special guest Jimmy Scott, the Jazz Expressions Moon walking at O M SI - The Or and the Lions of Batucada on Satur egon Museum of Science and In day, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. and at 10:30 dustry is currently featuring the p.m. at the Arlene SchnitzerConcert larger than life docum entary Hall. For more information, call 503- “Magnificent Desolation: W alk 249-0808. ing on the Moon.” Through the eyes of 12 astronauts, viewers SC R A P B azaar and Bake — have the chance to experience a SaleSCRAP’s annual event com virtual tripto the moon via NASA bines ReUse Arts and Crafts along footage and live action renditions. with their Bake Sale, offering home For more information on tickets Walking on the Moon made goodies. Saturday, Dec. 10 and show times, call 503-797-4640 from 11 a.m. to6 p.m. at 3901A N. Williams Ave. Call orvisitwww.omsi.edu/visit/omnimax. Joanna orTeri at 503-294-0769. Coloring Contest Sponsored By HOMPJbWN Hip-hop Dance Classes - Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation is hosting family friendly hip-hop dance classes for ages 5 to 18. Various lessons teach rhythm, technique, coordination, agility, combina tions and teamwork through urban dance moves. For more information, call 360-696-8236. orice G reening the N eighborhood - A free celebration to kick off the planting new season, on Thursday, Dec 8, at the newly renovated Wonder Ballroom, on 128 N.E. Russell St. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature food, door prizes and more. For more information, and to RSVPcall503-282-8846ext.25. < Multicultural Film Festival - - Jefferson High School hosts a free multicultural film festival every first Monday of the month through May from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on campus at 5210 Kerby Ave., Room D 12. “Rabbit in the Moon,” a Japanese film will be featured on Monday, Dec. 5. For more informa tion, call J. Doncan at 503-916-5180. Trippin’ through Town - Take a trip through time to find the hottest poetry, hip-hop and soul influencing Portland on W ednesdays at the Ohm. $7 cover. 31 N.W. First Ave. Sunday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. % mances annually. Three o f the com pany’s produc tions have received A m erican Puppetry’s highest honor, and the Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry. Tears of Joy touring per formers have entertained and in spired more than 250,000 people annually in theaters, community cen ters, festiv als and schools throughout the United States and abroad. School Ongoing and Upcom ing M usic - The Blue Monk on Belm ont plays live jazz every Sunday night C ontest Rules: Enter to win prizes for you and your classroom by coloring T erry the Turkey. Return your entry by W ednesday, N ovem ber 30,2005 Prizes will be awarded the week of D ecem ber 7,2005 by H T Honey Bee and friends at your school. Bring finished coloring contest entry to Portland Observer, 4747 NE MLK Jr. BIvd. Portland OR. 97211. Nam e:____________________ ________________ Schoo!:---------------------------------------------------------- Grade: Teacher:- — at 9 p.m. For a schedule, visit w w w .thebluem onk.com . • T horn City Im prov, featuring m em bers of O ldom inion, Q uivah, The Chosen and The Black Notes perform every Tuesday at 10 p.m. at C onan’s at 3862 SE H aw thorne • Interstate Bar and Grill has mature live music at 4234 N. Interstate • J he Black Notes play Thursdays at the C andlelight Room • Mel Brown plays jazz at Jim m y Maks on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays at Salty s on the C olum bia. V