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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 18, 2010)
Page 4 ‘rifV ortta «b ODbserorr August 18, 2010 D ive RSITY Service changes effective September 5 T riM e t M A X and bus service cuts w ill take effect Septem ber 5. The cuts are necessary to help offset the im p act o f the co n tin u ed econom ic recession on T riM et operations. 2010 Top Performers Fall One Unforgettable Night Service Kenny G and special guests to support Shiners Hospital Update MAX frequency changes Frequency on M AX Blue, Green, Red and Yellow lines w ill change from every 15 m in u te s to every 17 m inutes weekday evenings and m ost hours on weekends. Tim e betw een trips w ill change from every 30 m inu tes to every 35 m in u te s weekday and w eekend nights. Discontinued bus lines Two bus lines w ill be discontinued: 2 7 -M a rk e t/M a in and 157-Happy Valley. • Blue lin e • Green Line © Red Line Bus lines with route, schedule and/or frequency changes I • Yellow Line Sç Schedules w ill be adjusted and some routes w ill change for the fo llo w in g lines: 1, 4, 6, 8, 9 ,1 2 ,1 4 ,1 5 ,1 6 ,1 7 ,1 8 , 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 32, 33, 34, 38,43, 44, 45, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 62, 64, 65, 67, 68, 70, 71, 73, 75, 77, 80, 85, 87, 88, 92, 94, 99, 155,156. N ew schedules are available at trim et.org, T riM e t Ticket Office in Pioneer Courthouse Square, local libraries or at Fred Meyer, Safeway and m ost A lbertsons stores. Fare increase effective September 1 Mdiij 1 fc 8 I, For more information, visit trimet.orq — * or call 503-238-RIDE (7433). • .?£>. . ■ -• > I f : ' M o s t T riM e t fares w ill see a 5-cent increase starting Septem ber 1. This fare increase includes: 5-cent increase for Adult, H onored Citizen and LIFT tickets, $2 increase fo r A d u lt and LIFT 1-M onth Passes, $1 increase for H onored Citizen 1-M onth Passes. No increase for Youth/ Student tickets and passes. T R IM M E T An exciting concert that benefits children, families, doctors and a great philan thropic cause, will take place in Portland on Saturday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. Caring for Kids presents world-renowned saxophon ist Kenny G, with special guests R&B and jazz music singer Patti Austin, and Broadway legend Stephanie Mills, performing in concert at the Arlene Schnitzer Con cert Hall. Every penny raised ben efits Shriners Hospitals for Children, providing medical care for children 18 years KennyG and younger at no charge to patient or family. Multi-platinum, Grammy-winning recording artist Kenny G has sold over 75 million albums globally. He will be performing songs from his new “Heart and Soul” album as well as audience favorites. Kenny G is easily the world’s most renowned saxophonist. He has collaborated with the likes of Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Barbara Streisand. Grammy-award win ning R&B andjazzchan- teuse Pattii Austin will perform as one ofKenny G’s special guests. Her new album, “Sound Ad vice” showcases the depth of feeling in her heart and soul that has made her a treasure in American music. Acclaimed Blues, R&B and Soul sings Stephanie Mills - a Patti Austin Broadway star and Tony award win ner in the musical “The Wiz”, - will also perform as ■ Kenny G’s special guest. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at rhythmtix.com or Stephanie Mills call 2 13-368-3378.
