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Jesse Vasquez brings his talent and passion for painting to Culture Night, Friday,
March P a t the Center for Intercultural organizing, 700 N. Killingsworth.
Arts and Culture Night
"We're a group of newcomers, poets, art
ists and like-minded people of all colors who
gather together once a month to sing, read
poetry and perform in our native languages,"
said Portland artist Nim Xuto, a native of Thai
land.
T his m onth's featu red a rtist is Jesse
Vasquez, a newcomer from Mexico who works
as a day laborer. Before coming to the States,
Vasquez was a painter by trade. Bringing his
talent and passion for painting, he obtained
work to paint murals, street signs and work
on Native American designs.
An artist reception and networking begins
at 5:30pm, and open mic starts at 7 p.nt.
Join newcomer artists and performers for
Culture Night, Friday, March 27 at the Center
for Intercultural Organizing office, 700 N.
Killingsworth.
Co-sponsored by Colored Pencils Arts Col
lective, the Center of Intercultural Organiz
ing, and the Latino Network, the event is open
to people of all ages. Admission is $3.
Culture Night debuted in February with art
works by up-and-coming painters and pho
tographers from Asian, African, Arab, Euro
pean and Latino backgrounds.
Open mie features cultural dance and song,
as well as poetry and prose readings from a
host of writers.
Rose Garden Concert Date Set
Music legends Earth Wind & Fire will be performing in Portland July 18 at the Rose Garden.
Tickets went on sale Monday. The performance will include the legendary band Chicago. The
same two groups, teamed up for a concert series five years ago that was phenomenal.
COMiNG SOON!
The classic group Al Andalus bridges cultures from East to West.
Reed Hosts ‘Baghdad’ Concert
The international Al Andalus Ensemble
headlines the classical concert “Baghdad”
on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Kaul
Auditorium at Reed College, 3203 S.E.
Woodstock Blvd.
Renown as a premiere bridge between
E ast and W est m usical c u ltu re s, Al
A n d alu s e m b o d ie s a new vision of
America as a m odern society that em
braces its cosm opolitan, cultural heri
tage. The word Al Andalus com es from
a time when Christians, Jew s and M us
lims lived in peaceful co-existence (Spain
711-1492).
The Reed performance is dedicated as a
memorial to all the people whose lives were
lost or destroyed in the “war on terror.”
Grief, forgiveness and healing are all focal
points for the evening that also serves to
herald the return of spring and foster new
beginnings.
Do North Celebrates Community Artists
The third annual “IFCC Do North”
community arts celebration kicks off on
Last Thursday, March 26 from 5 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. at the Interstate Firehouse
Cultural Center, 5340 N. Interstate Ave.
Dozens of artists from north and north
east Portland, working in all mediums,
from sculpture and painting to poetry, are
featured in this free exhibit. Your vote
will help decide three awards to these
talented neighbors.
Two lifetime achievement honors will
also be awarded at a Do North gala that
will include live performances by local art
ists on Sunday, March 29, from 6 pm. to
9 p.m.
The exhibit is open to the public through
April 25, Tuesday through Friday from 11
a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, from noon to
4 p.m.
Tickets: Rose Quarter Box Office
877-789-ROSE (7673) • comcastTIX.com
Participating Safeway/TicketsWest Locations
Montel to Host Radio Show
The Air America radio net an d in s a tia b le q u e st fo r
work has signed a multi-year know ledge.”
deal with talk show host, au
“After being on television for
thor, entrepreneur and humani more than 17 years, I ’ m looking
tarian Montel Williams to host forward to engaging in lively
“Montel Across America,” de conversations and interacting
bu tin g A pril 6 on sta tio n s with the American public," said
a c ro ss the co u n try , and
Montel Williams
stream ed live o n lin e at
airamerica.com.
“We’re extremely pleased to
be able to add such a talented,
passionate voice to our pro
gramming line-up,” said Bill
Hess, Air America executive.
“ T h is p ro g ra m w ill g iv e
Montel an outlet to do what
he does best - reach people
w ith his probing q u estio n s
Williams. “Air American is pro
viding me with the perfect en
vironment to do this everyday
from New York City, as well as
reporting from cities around the
world as a traveling correspon
dent.”
March 23 - April 5
A tropical vacation that’s as fun
the animals as it is for the people!
Enjoy sand-castle building, face
painting, hula dancing, animal talks
and more!
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