April 2, 2008 PaSc C4 Il!r |Jortlaitì» (D hscruer, The Portland Gay Symphonic Band will play its first performance using a newly adopted name in “Shades of Blue, ’ April 12 at Reed College. others. This will be the g roup's first perform ance using the new ly adopted name ofahe Portland Gay listening to music. Shades o f Blue will attem pt to Symphonic Band. Performing pre­ inteyiret the many ways that blue viously as the Rose City Gay Free­ is involved in the human experi­ dom Band, the concert band’s ence with music by Tchaikovsky, name was recently changed to W hitacre.Ticheli, Saint Saens and better reflect the m ission, growth Symphony Takes on the Blues The Portland Gay Sym phonic Band will present its "Shades of B lue” concert on Saturday, April 12,5 p.m. in Reed C ollege’s Kaul Auditorium. The word "blue" is used in the Weddings Birthday Parties Family Reunions Business Functions Concert Promotions English language to refer to a color, emotion, style of music and even political affiliation. While the con­ nection to "blues” with music is obvious, the imagination often lends itself to seeing certain colors while Ö2© J ie n n e t/i e ic o tt Nightclubs Fund Raisers Receptions School Functions Class Reunions Private Parties Banquet DJ Service On The M ove E-mail:deway n525@yahoo.com Scotland Road - Integrity Productions presents "Scot­ land Road," a mystery involving a young woman in 19th Century cloth­ ing rescued from an iceberg in the middle of the North Atlantic who says only one word: Titanic. Shows run through April 5 at Theater! Theatre!. 3430 S.E. Belmont St. 503.442.5089 “Tough times doit't last but tough people do" Creation of Style Dance Com panies Unite--The all female “Urban Bush Women" dancers from New York combine forces with the all-male “CompagnieJant-Bi" dancers from Senegal, to bridge cultural landscapes in an extraordinary per­ formance Wednesday, April 2 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. A erial D ancers Excite — The spectacular Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance company will defy the laws of gravity with the use of ropes and bungee cords during 8 p.m. performances. April 3-5, at Lincoln Hall at Portland State University. Nancy King and Steve Christofierson - Thursday. April 3, at 7:30 p.m.. the Mt. Hood Community College Vocal Jazz Summit kicks off with Grammy nominee N ancy K ing and c o m p o se r, m usician Steve C'hristofferson. For more information, call 503-491- “ We are all beautiful in his sight” MM. Barbara Waters Owner 8208 N Denver Portland OR 97217 503-286-3877 Email: Crcationofstyle@yah(x>.coin Jazz Festival —The University ol Portland, ( hiles Center. 5000 N. Willamette BI vd., host jazzensembles from various schools, Wednesday, April 9. middle and junior high students will perform, and on Thursday, April 10, high school’s will perform; performances will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. each day. Tunes for Toilets -- Friday, April 11, the Someday Lounge, is hosting a fundraising concert featuring and developm ent of the organiza­ tion. For more information about the band or to purchase concert tick­ ets online, visit R cgfb.org. T ick­ ets are also available at the door the evening of the perform ance for $ 15, $ 10 for students and se­ niors. Tractor Operator, Ohioan and Native Kin: the event is to provide 24/7 restrooms at the Portland Rescue Mission. For infor­ mation, call 503-227-1126. E lephantasticC elebration--Saturday.A pril 12 and Sunday, April 13, the Oregon Zoo, 4(MX) Canyon Road, will celebrate Packy's birthday; he was bom at the zoo 46 years ago; on Saturday Packy will receive his cake at 2 p.m.; to learn more visit Oregonzoo.org. R oberta W ong -- The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center as celebrating its 25th anniversary with a exhibit with featuring artist Roberta Wong who was the curator of the IFCC gallery for 18 years. Her works will be shown currently through April 26. It’s Circus Day — The young audience is in for a thrill a minute during “ It’s Circus Day. T he fun begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 6. Norman Sylvester Band - T h e Norman Sylvester Band will be singing the blues at Tillicum’s in Beaverton, Wednesday, April 2, at 8 p.m. Full M onty, Fully Exposed - The smash-hit Broad­ way musical and cheeky R-raled comedy "The Full Monty” disrobes for all to see at the Lakewood Theatre Company in Lake Oswego through April 13. Tickets are $28 for adults and $26 for students and seniors. Call the 503-635-3901 or go online at Lake- wood-center.org. Free First Friday Nights — The Portland Children s Museum grants free admission to everyone the first Friday of each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.