Page A9 November II, 2009 E D IT IO N j -Ä r Shen Wei Dance Arts White Bird presents the return of Shen Wei Dance Arts with two visionary works inspired by Tibet and China. yui White Bird presents the return of Shen Wei Dance Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p in. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Choreographer, director, dancer, painter and designer, Shen Wei received worldwide expo­ sure with his dazzling contribution to the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies. Bom in Hunan. China and now based in New York City, Shen Wei creates hauntingly beauti­ ful imagery as seen in his Rite of Spring that White Bird presented in 2005. In the current production, Shen Wei's 13- member company will perform his stunning RE:I, based on Shen Wei's impressions of Ti­ bet during his travels there - as well as his new RE: Il I, integrating images of the Old Silk Road with the "new" hyper-modem China that Shen Wei observed while there for the Olympics. Your Care Our First Priority Comedian Gets Serious in Precious (A P) — M o'Nique likes to laugh. A lot. So the comedian knew she would be taking on a tough mental challenge when she de­ cided to play the role of Mary Jones — the vicious, abusive m other in the critically a c ­ claimed film “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sap­ phire." She was up to the heart co u ld go to Film Festival, won both the top task for most of the that place,” the 40- jury prize and the award as the movie. But she ad­ year-old said. audience's favorite film. It opened But she pulled it off in U.S. cinemas on Friday. mits that there was one scene that re­ with a portrayal so The Lee D aniels-directed quired so much hate searing, so devastat­ film — which also features that she almost fell ing, that she’s being M ariah Carey, Paula Patton touted as a possible and Lenny Kravitz — is being apart. Oscar nominee, backed by Oprah Winfrey and “T here was one M o'M que time that 1 got scared because I The dark urban drama, which Tyler Perry, who serve as ex­ didn't think that my mind or debuted at January's Sundance ecutive producers. We Live Here — Jazz musician Darrell Grant, singer K abir G reen, w riter Lynn Darroch and other local artists present a night of mu­ sic, words, images and stories, Friday, Nov. 20from 8 p.m. 11 p.m. at Airplay Café, 701 E. Burnside St. $10 cover. Day of the Dead Encore — M iracle T h e a te r Group, 525 S.E. Stark St., has scheduled an additional performance of Canta y no llores, this year’s celebration of Day of the Dead/The final presentation takes place forSunday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. E N T E R T A IN M E N T Salmon Festival -- Mt. Hood Community College and the U.S. Forest Service hold a Salmon Festival at Multnomah Falls, Sun­ day,Nov. 15from 10a.m. to4p.m. Anumber of planned activities forchildren will focus on environmental themes. The event is free and open to the public. Norman Sylvester Band -- Local jazz great Norman Sylvester performs Friday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. at Tillicum in Beaverton; and Thursday, Nov. 19 at 9 p.m. at the 720 Nightclub on Hawthorne/ For a complete schedule visit normansylvester.com. Triumph of L ove--Phi I ip Glass, the most renowned and often-produced opera com ­ poser of our time celebrates the potency of love and loyalty in Orphee with shows Saturday, Nov. 12 and Monday, Nov. 14 at Keller Auditorium. Everclear Benefit Concert - Everclear will wrap up its 2009 “In a Different Light” tour with a benefit concert to support southeast Portland’s St. Francis Dining Hall, Thursday, Nov. 19 at McMenaminsCrystal ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and the Crystal Ballroom box office. Live Jazz — Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Third Degrees Lounge at the Ri ver Place Hotel, 1510 S. W . Harbor Way. No cover or minimum pur­ ch ase. 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