page C4 A p ril 9. 2008 ^ o rtla n b (© b a e ru e r/^ J ^ -J IMU I1ISHIM Ray Charles Tribute Band on ÖPB Adveltise with diversity in ,e J J n r t la ttò The story of the Ray Charles Tribute Band will be told this week on Oregon Art Beat on Oregon Public Broadcasting. The band is one of the largest collections of musical talent from the Pacific Northwest on one stage. They came together almost by acci­ dent, but their performance was such an imme- 0 9 h se rtie r C all 503-288-0033 o r em ail: a d s @portlandobser\ er.com Chicken Catering * Sausages Events * Pork Meetings * Beef 503-290-4860 graphics Paul A. Neufeldt 503-875-1695 pan@daos.org ■ S 11 l l l l ' s H I M l Jazz Festival -The Uni­ versity of Portland, Chiles Center, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.. hosts a jazz ensemble from various schools this week. On Wednesday, April 9, middle and junior high students will perform, and on Thursday, April 10. high schools will perform. Perfor­ mances will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., each day. Reggae Inna African Stylee - Saturday, April 26, at 9 p.m.. The Blue Monk, 3341 S.E. Belmont Ave. will host he KBOO reggae benefit event featuring OB Addy and I&I, rocking the audience with their fiery mix of African flavored roots rock reggae; $8 at the door. N orm an Sylvester Band--Friday. April 11 at 9:30p.m. the Norman Sylvester Band will be singing the blues at the Portsmouth Club in Portland, and on stage at Halibut’s on Friday, April 12 at 8 p.m. and at 9 p.m. Saturday, April l.fatT illicum sin Beaverton. For more information visit normansylvester.com. M atsiko Children’s Choir — The Vancouver Av­ enue First Baptist Church, 3138 N. Vancouver Ave., will present the Matsiko Children’s Choir on Sunday, April 13 at 3 p.m. The choir is made up of 29 orphaned and at-risk children and they perform some of the most powerfu I and complex drum routines ever heard. CLIC jP Quality Design and Business Support Graphic Design • Company Identity Logos • Signage • Ad Design • • Web Design Outdoor Events 300 N. Killingsworth Phone (503) 286-1339 S03.286.1339 Fax (503) 286-7088 $ 1 (X) 1 — off Any Dinner Best tasting Fish in town X A Burger and Fries $2.99 Melt in your mouth PhillySteak Shades o f Blue - The Portland Gay Symphonic Band will present its "Shades of Blue" concert on Saturday, April 12 at 5 p.m. in Reed College's Kaul Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door for $15 and $10 for students and seniors. Tunes for Toilets — Friday, April 11, the Someday Lounge, is hosting a fund-raising concert featuring Tractor Operator. Ohioan, and Native Kin. the event is to provide 24/7 restrooms at the Portland Rescue Mission. Forinformation,call503-227-l 126. Klephantastie Celebration — Saturday. April 12 and Sunday, April 13, the Oregon Zoo, will celebrate Packy's birthday. Full M onty, Fully Exposed The smash-hit Broad­ way musical and cheeky k -rated com ­ Nightclubs Nightclubs Weddings Raisers Fund Raisers Birthday Parties Receptions Receptions Family Reunions Functions School Functions Business Functions C .»cr t P ™ n » tl» s CS C „ / / Class Reunions C'“ sR' ” ta™ edy “The Full M onty" disrobes for all to see at the Lakewood Theatre C om ­ pany in Lake Osw ego through April 13. Tickets are $28 for adults and $26 for students and seniors. Call the 503- 635-3901 or go online at Lakewood- center.org . Banquet Banquet Private Parties DJ Service On The Move E-mail:dcwuyn525(?’yuhoo.com 503.442.5089 “Tough times don't hist hut tough people do" diate hit that these diverse and talented members continue to come together to honor the music of Ray Charles. Tune in to the stations of OPB, including Channel 10 in Portland.on Thursday. April l()at 8 p.m. and Sunday. April 13 at 2:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Three D im ensional Expertise — The Museum of C ontem porary C raft, 725 N.W. Davis, exhibits a u n iq u e collec­ tion of sculptures through April 27. Spring Concert — The University of Portland Choral Union and Jazz Band will celebrate spring with mad­ rigals and classic works during a special performance at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. April 23 in Buckley Center Auditorium on campus, 5(XX) N. Willamette Blvd. The concertis free and open to the public. Free First Friday N ights--T he Portland Children's Museum has partnered with Target to provide free admission to everyone on the first Friday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. OMSI $2 D ays- T h e first Sunday of every month can spark your passion for science at the OMSI when admission is just $2. Exhibits and over 200 hands-on activities and planetarium shows will be showcased. For more information, visit O M Sl.edu. R oberta W ong - The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an 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. 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, tech­ nique, coordination, agility and teamwork through urban dance moves. For more in­ formation, call 360-696-8236. O pen Mie Night - Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m . Proper Eats Market and CaW.8638 N. Lombard St., hosts open-mic night.