Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, February 13, 2008, Page 14, Image 14

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February 13, 2008
Pert lattò (Dbaerucr Black History Month
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Resurrection Recovery
Celebration & Worship Service
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Theme
“/ Never Would Have Made It "
Leroy Vinnegar Jazz
Psalm 121:1-2
Presents: Saxophonist
Speakers M usic Prayer Testim onies
Friday, February 15, 2008
7:00 PM
John Nastos
T he L eroy V in n eg ar Jazz
Institute’s fourth-annual Young
Artist Jazz Concert features John
Nastos, the leader of Portland’s
"Nu Jazz" scene.
The saxophonist and co m ­
poser has packed a lot of music
into a short span o f time. At 21
years old, the 2004 graduate from
Grant High has a self-assured
sound, fiery im provisations, ce­
rebral com positions, and Bach­
elor of Music in Jazz from Man-
Allen Temple CME Church
4236 NE 8th Avenue, Portland OR
Sponsored by: Resurrection Drug Abuse Program
A 12 Step faith-based program of Allen C M E
Church & Grace Covenant Fellowship Church
For further information please contact
Dr. Leroy Haynes, Jr. at (503) 287-0261
Everyone Is Welcomed!
Chiropractic Auto Injury Clinic, PC
Zchon R. Jones, DC
333 NE Russell St., #200, Portland, OR. 97212
(503) 284-7838
Truly making a difference in the lives of
Auto Accident victims and In jured Workers for 16 years.
If you or someone you know has been in an accident,
call us so we can help you with your needs. (503) 284-7838
We are located on the
corner ofM L K and Russell
Street, on the second floor
above the coffee shop.
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Parking Area
Damian E rskane (from left), John N a sto s, Clay Giberson and Drew Sh o a ls form the group E4.
hattan School o f Music.
Nastos is equally comfortable
leading his own distinctive groups
E4, and the John Nastos Acoustic-
Band, serving as a key player in
Portland’sexplodingNu Jazz scene
or keeping busy as a sideman with
Mel Brown, Gordon Lee’s Big Band,
and the Oregon Jazz Orchestra,
among others.
He is definitely one o f the
Northwest’s rising stars.
The Young Artist Jazz Concert
takes place Thursday, Feb. 21st at
7:30 p.m. at The Old Church, 1422
S.W. 11th Ave.
Nastos has assem bled a stellar
lineup for the perform ance that
includes both new and veteran
players including drummers Drew
Shoals and Alan Jones, bassist
Dave Captein and special guest
New York pianist Sam Harris.
Adult tickets are $ 10 in advance,
plus applicable service charge, and
$12.on the day of show. Student
tickets are $8. Tickets are available
at the PSU box office, by calling
5 0 3 -7 2 5 -3 3 0 7 , o r at any
Ticketmaster outlet.
Dishman Black History Night
Food, music and poetry, along
with arts and crafts will be featured
when Portland Parks and Recre­
ation presents a free Black History
Month celebration on Saturday,
Feb. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Matt
DishmanCommunity Center, 77 N.E.
Knott St.
Parks and Recreation Teen Coun­
cil; a hip-hop dance performance
Special guests and featured en­ by Liquid Moves Entertainment;
tertainm ent include Mr. Keith an African-American art gallery
Dempsey, event MC; the No Kid­ featuring Sharon Martini; and a
ding Choir: poetry and spoken word special demonstration on West Af­
artists Crystal Thomas, Montrell rican dance, drumming and story
G oss, M ichael Jack so n and telling by Darryl “Sekou” Walker.
For more information, call Rob­
Ja’Monae, Jameseria Harris and
Bianca Hopkins and the Portland ert Donaldson at 503-823-5200.
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Black Like Me - Kwik
Jones’ tragic tale of the ‘60s
and the push by Black Panthers
to obtain freedom from the power
structure takes place at the Interstate Firehouse
Cultural Center, 5340 N. Interstate. Performances are
at 8 p.m. this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a
Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. The same schedule repeats
next weekend. Tickets are $ 15. Call 503-473-6649.
Lincoln and Tony Pacini
& Ed Bennett. For required
reservations, call 503-607-0960.
A fter W ork Jazz Series — Beginning
Friday, Feb. 15, the Someday Lounge, 125 N.W. Fifth
Ave., will kick off the weekly Happy Hour Jazz series
and launch the Portland Jazz Festival with the Dusty
York Trio taking the stage at 5 p.m.; for more informa­
tion, visit Somedaylounge.com.
‘Beaufort’ —Monday, Feb. 18at 1:30p.m..the Portland
International Film Festival and the Regal Broadway
Metroplex, 1000S.W. Broadway, will screen the Oscar
nominee for ‘Best Foreign Language Film of the Year,’
a taunt drama mining the tension between Israeli
soldiers as they respond to their imminent evacuation
and loss of purpose.
Russell St
NOW ON EXHIBIT
W ho’s in H are’s H ouse -Currently through March
9, the Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 S.W. Can­
yon Blvd., will exhibit the artistry of the whimsical
puppets of “W ho’s in Hare’s House,” featuring Sun­
day performances by the Tears of Joy Theatre and a
puppet scavenger hunt. For more information, call
503-223-6500.
Newport Seafood/W ine Fest - Feb. 22 through 24, the
Oregon coastal town of Newport will host the 31st-
annual festival; featuring exotic seafood, over 70
wineries, 140exhibitors and more. Call 800-262-7844
for more information.
Em ergence-See—Tick­
ets are going fast for
Daniel Beaty’s “Emer­
gence-See!” with two
show s
sc h e d u le d
Thursday, Feb. 28 and
Friday. Feb. 29 at the
In te rsta te F ireh o u se
Cultural Center. The
one-man, multi-charac­
ter show centers on
contemporary black America as a slave ship rises out
of the Hudson River in front of the Statue of Liberty.
For tickets, call the IFCC box office at 503-823-4322.
Searching for My Story - Weaving traditional music,
dance and story, ‘‘Cuentos - Searching for My story,”
is abilingual, family-friendly production encouraging
audiences to value their heritage though the celebra­
tion of the cultures of Spain and Mexico. Shows run
through Feb. 23 at MilagroTheatre, 525 S.E. Stark. Call
503-236-7253.
R om antic V alentine E vening -- Thursday, Feb. 14,
the F iv e-O -T h ree R estaurant & Bar. 21900
W illamette Dr. Suite 201 in W est Linn, will present
two dinner shows at 5:30 and 8 p.m., featuring
perform ances by the Ron Steen Band with Toni
Bach C antata C hoir — Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m., the
Rose City Park Presbyterian Church, N.E. 44th and
Sandy, will host the 50-voice choir, soloists and cham­
ber orchestra conducted by Ralph Nelson; for more
information visit Bachcantatachoir.org.
C uentos - Searching for My Story
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Oregon
University
Your Company Representatives are Invited to the:
Governor’s Marketplace Connection
Construction Contracting Workshop
System
D IN O S A U R S
C H I N A 'S
A N C IE N T G IA N T S
FEB. 2 - SEPT. 1, 2 0 0 8
www.omsi.edu/dinos
Regional Supporting Sponsors
KeyBank
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The Oregon University System is proud to be a sponsor of the
Governor’s Marketplace Connection - Construction Contracting
Workshop The purpose of the Workshop is to provide construction
contractors an opportunity to find out about contracting process and
upcoming projects forOUS, ODOT and DHS.
What is Included:
• Government Contracts 101: Understanding the Basics
• Learn how to do business with OUS. ODOT. and DHS
• Learn how to use the new OUS Procurement Website and ORPIN
to get contracts
• Networking with state purchasing officers
• Learn about services and agency programs to help you bid on
government contracts
• Lunch
Im portant Update: OUS has modified its procedure for hiring
contractors. Come learn how OUS is expanding opportunities for
your company and the new OUS Emerging Small Business Program!
When:
March 5, 2008
Where:
Holiday Inn 'W ilsonville
Cost:
Free
Register By: February 22, 2008
Registration form may be found at:
www.ous.edu/dent/cancon
Aiklltional Sponsors:
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For additional information:
Linda Jones, Clearinghouse Program Coordinator: Linda kjones o state or.us (503) 378-3583
Tony Lawrence. Executive Assistant: tony.Inwreneeiu statc.or.us, (503) 378-5336
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