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V in n e g a r J a z z P r e s e n ts G U A R D IN O G ALLER Y Drummer, saxophonist Christopher Brown Multi-instrumentalist Christopher Brown has come a long way sinee his student days at Wilson High Sehool. Sinee moving to the New York area in 1999, Brown has gained a stellar reputation as one of the bright new talents on the scene, working with a w ho's who of jazz artists including Ray Charles, Benny Golson, David Sanborn, Antonio Hart, Javon Jackson and Roy Hargrove, and performing at ven ues ranging from New York's Blue Note jazz club, to the North Sea. Nice and Glasgow International Jazz Festivals. Now this talented saxophonist, drummer and com poser-and son of Portland drum legend Mel Brown— returns to Portland as the featured artist at the 3rd Annual Leroy Vinnegar Jazz Institute Young Artist Jazz. Concert on Wednesday. Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at The Old Church. 1422 S.W. I 1th Ave. Adult tickets $ 12 on the day of show. Tickets are available at the PSU box office or by cal ling 503-725-3307. Pictured Jamee Linton "River Bend' pdimtng N ext show : Jamee L inton & Sara Plaia February 22-M arch 27 • Changing M o n th ly E xhibitions •Contemporary Art & Craft in Gift Shop /¿ZoZ Loser Wins at Grammys OPEN six days a week Convenient Northeast location: 2939 NE Alberta • Portland, OR 97211 503 281-9048 • www.guardinogallery.com • Hannah Bea's, 3969 N.E. MLK. presents jazz during its Sunday Brunch Serenade' from 11 a.nt.-l p.m. • L ivejazzperform ancesSundayeveningsfrom 8:30p.m .-11:30p.m., at C lyde's Prime Rib. 5474 NE Sandy, and at the Blue Monk ,3341 S.E. The ingredient fo r every occasion Spice Hour Menu (Daily. 3:30 pm 6:30 pm) B B Q W ings rossed in B B Q sauce Served w ith celery.............................$ 2 . 9 5 Calam ari 11 irh ta rta r sauce a nd cocktail sauce......................................... $ 2 . 9 5 Chips & Salsa large plate of'chips, served with a medium saisa.......... $ 1 . 9 9 Coconut P ra w n s fre s ltlv coated coconut, w ith sw eet A’ wzzz sauce... $ 3 . 9 5 Nachos w ith g u a c, saisa. tomato, hies, scallions, cheese & jalapenos.. . . $ 2 . 9 5 ¿H y p e t Id S t a r t a t 7 .0 0 p m u n t i l N a m O nion Rings w ith ranch dressing............................................................... $ 1 . 9 5 M o n d a y $2.00 Marquette Potatoes S kin s w ith tomato, bacon, stallion , cheese A- sou r cream. .. $ 2 . 9 5 f ues(j ay $ 2 0 0 Tequila Q uesadilla served w ith lettuce, tom ato & onions....................................... $ 2 . 9 5 S hrim p C o c k ta il tiger praw ns served w ith coc k ta il sauce........................ $ 3 . 9 5 W ed. Spice W ings tossed In a spice sauce a n d served w ith celery............ T h u rs d a y $ 2 .0 0 w ell drinks $ 2 .9 5 Clam C how der homemade d a m chowder served w ith crackers............. $ 2 . 5 0 p r jd ay M in e stro n e homemade minestrone served w ith crackers........................... $ 2 . 5 0 DJ $4.00 \s hit $ ¡ 0 0 w ell M a rtin i ng mver chargf House Salad w ith m ix greens, tomato, onion, cucumber a n d carrots.. .. . $ 2 . 5 0 „ „ , . i, , „ t? l tn Caesat Salad w ith romaine, croutons i i parmesan cheese....................... $ 2 . j U S a tu rd a y $2.00 domestic bottle beer j D J and dancing w ith no cover charge , h t l QQ Cheese fries golden brown fries toped w ith m tx cheese a n d baked......... $ I . H 0 Chicken S trip s w ith fries................................................................................ $ 2 . 9 5 Sunday Pepper J a c k Cheeseburger 9 p a t t y w p a p e r ja c k cheese & fries.. $ 4 . 5 0 a n d $5.00 pitcher o f Beer to w n mien, , , $4 00 Burger 9 Le ttuce tom ato onton a n d fries................................. tt.u u O p O C f) Spice Cheese M a c penny pa sta rossed k . ra jo n spire & m ix cheese..... $ 2 . 0 0 W e ll d rin k s $ 3 .0 0 • D o m e s tic beer p in t s $ 3 .0 0 • $4.00 pitcher o f papas & $3.00 wine. A L L D A Y Free pool IIHl K 'll<l(lkP M ic r o s beers p in t s $ 3 .0 0 Spice Restaurant & Lounge 2808 NE. M a rtin Luther K in g J r . . Portland. Oregon 97212 (50 3 ) 4 9 3 -8 1 2 7 • Robyn Troup performs Feb. H a t the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. Troup, 19, of Houston sang with Justin Timberlake and rapper T.l. after winning the 'My Grammy Moment' reality TV-style contest. But just three days later on 'American Idol,' Troup was seen being rejected by the Fox talent contest's judges in an episode that was taped before the Grammys. (AP photo) Live Music Every Night Spice RcstAurAMt & Lounge n February 21, 2007 I l ’( IJ o r t la n b (O bse rver y \ ¡ rlllllh H IM page C 4 F a x (5 0 3 ) 5 2 8 -8 2 9 8 Belmont. • Participate in a m ixed-m edia open mic night each M onday at the Back-to-Back Café, 6 14 E. Burnside, and at the Clackamas Community College’s Open Mic Jazz Jams, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • I ,i ve blues perform ances Tuesday at Produce Row Caté, 204 SEOak. from 9 p.m. to Midnight, the Steinhaus. 2366 SE 82nd Ave., Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and at Jimmy Mak’s, 221 NW 10th, at 8 p.m. Live blues and jazz performances are available. • W ednesdays, the Candlelight Room, 2032 SW 5th. and Dutt s Garage. 635 SE 7th, and the Blue Diamond, 2 0 16 NE Sandy BI vd., offer up blues perform ances. Catch live jazz perform ances at the Blue Monk, the Portland Art Museum, Jimmy M ak's, and Jax, 826 SW 2nd. from 7:30p.m. to 11 p.m. • On T hursdays the W om en in Blues Review, atTillicum 's, 8585 SW Beaverton in Hillsdale. • F ridays a n d S aturdays offer many venue choices around the metro area: Halibuts (2525 NE Alberta St.), Mississippi Studios. LV’s,353ON. Vancouver Ave.. XV. 15 SW 2nd. Out of the Blues. 2050 NW Vaughn, Manila Express, 12370 SE Main St. in Tigard, One Stop Records, 615 NE Killingsworth St., and the U-licious Smokehouse, 4057 N. Interstate Ave.