March 12. 2008
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D ream girls — Based on the story of the Supremes' and the
award-winning musical and movie, the Stumptown Stages
production of "Dreamgirls,” staring Joann Coleman, Julianne
Johnson and Lava Alapai, plays through April 5 at the
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340 N. Interstate.
Tickets are $27 or $ 15 for groups of 10 or more. Gel tickets
online at sturnptownstages.com.
W omen in Blues — ShemekiaCopeland, Bettye LaVette and
Marcia Bell, three powerhouse performers of blues and soul,
perform for “Women in Blues,” on Saturday, March 15,
Sunday, March 16 and Monday, March 17 in the Arlene
SchnitzerConcert Hall. Tickets are available at the Oregon
Symphony Ticket Office, by phone at 503-228-1353, or
online at orsymphony.org.
Kells St. P atrick ’s Festival — Friday, March 14 thru Sunday,
March 17, Kells Irish Pub, 112 S. W. Second Ave., will host
the annual family-friendly Irish celebration featuring the
internationally famous Irish dancers and musicians, kids
activities, and a Sunday concert. For more information, visit
kellsirish.com.
F u ll M o n ty , F u lly Exposed — The
smash-hit Broadway
musical and cheeky R-rated comedy "The Full Monty”
disrobes for all to see at the Lakewood Theatre Company in
Lake Oswego through Apri 11.3. Tickets are $28 for adults and
$26 for students and seniors. Call the 5O3-635-39OI or go
online at Lakewood-center.org.
St. P a tric k ’s Dance - Saturday. March 15 at 7 p.m., dance
the night away at the historic Linnton Community Center,
10 6 14 N.W. St. Helens Rd., featuring the sounds of the Prime
Time 16 Piece Big Band, an authentic Irish corned beef and
cabbage dinner, ral lies and more. For more information, call
503-2864990.
‘ D ream sville’ T o u r -Thursday,M arch
13 ,from7 p.m.to9:30
p.m.. the silky sound of Ginger Berglund and the trombone
mastery of Scott Whitfield along with the Gary Hobbs Trio,
performing at The Old Church, I422S.W . llthA ve.
Portland Parks & Recreation is
bringing the second season of Portland Teen Idol, a popular
local competition based on the national TV program. Teens
are invited to show off their talent at auditions through the
month of March. For more information, go online at
portlandpark.org and search “Teen Scene,” or visit
myspace.com/Portland_teen_idol.
Teen Id o l A u d itio n s —
Friday. March 28 at 8 p.m.. the First
United Methodist Church. 1838 SW Jefferson St., will host
the Columbia Symphony Orchestra performing Generation
Gaps the concert will he repeated at Good Shepherd Com
munity Church, 28986 SE Halsey Rd. in Boring on Sunday,
March 30 at 3 p.m.: for more information call 503-243-4077 or
visit columbiasymphony.org.
G e n e ra tio n G ap s -
I lip-hop Dance Classes - Vancouver-C lark Parks and Rec
reation is hosting family friendly hip-hop dance classes for
ages 5 to 18. Various lessons teach rhythm, technique,
coordination, agility and teamwork through urban dance
moves. Formorc information,call 360-696-8236.
O pen M ic N ig h t -- Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m.. Proper
Eats Market and Café. 8638 N. Lombard St., host open-mic
night.