February 9, 2011
The
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Portland Observer Black History Month
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Marie (Claire Craig-Sheets)and Werther (Daniel Buchanan) are together again in 'Out o f Eden,' a
production of Opera Theater Oregon coming to the Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St.
Joyce Washington
Cuddle Up for Valentine ’s Day
Co-Founder
T h is V a le n tin e 's Day (and
week), Opera T heater Oregon in­
vites you to cuddle up with your
sw eetie, a vodka gimlet and some
candy cigs for a rom antic evening
at the cinema, circa 1955. The gim ­
let com es from the bar at the
A lberta Rose Theatre - the cigs
from the lovely, w andering ciga­
rette girl, and the entertainm ent
from another time.
"Out of Eden," OTO’s world pre­
m iere a d a p ta tio n o f Ju le s
M assenet’s tragic opera ‘W erther’
( 1887), mixes opera, archival news
footage, projections, painted back­
drops and original film of the on­
stage performers to create a living
1950s Hollywood melodrama.
The play tells the story of an
American GI, missing in action, who
returns home from the war to find his
sweetheart in love with another man
- - a man whose dark secret threat­
ens to destroy them all.
The 15-piece Opera Theater Or-
egon Technicolor Orchestra, under
the baton of OTO Musical Director
Erica Melton, provides lush accom­
paniment for this tale of passion,
treachery and lost innocence.
Performances are Feb. 11,12,14,
16, 17 and 19, at 7:30 pm at the
Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E.
Alberta St. Minors are okay when
accompanied by a parent or guard­
ian. Tickets are available by visiting
the website albertarosetheatre.com
or calling 503-427-8201.
Lush Harmonies,
Cool Grooves
Latin jazz vocalist Jessie Marquez will get the
Valentine’s Day weekend warmed up when she
sings about love and longing from her new CD,
All I See Is Sky, Friday, Feb. 11 at Jimmy Mak’s,
221 N.W. 10th Ave.
Marquez brings lush harmonies and cool
grooves that blend Cuban, Brazilian and pop
sounds, Produced by pianist Clay Giberson (Up­
per Left Trio, Go by Train) and bassist Phil Baker
(Pink Martini, Diana Ross), the release com­
bines intimate, understated vocals and a rich,
textured soundscape.
Marquez displays a poetic sensibility in both
English and Spanish. While her themes revolve
around love and longing, her soothing voice is a
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balm for any heart.
Friday, Feb. 11 at Jimmy M ak’s.
1937-1996
W J t a r t t a n h G P bseruer
p.o. B ox 3137
4747 N.E. Martin L. King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97208
Portland, Oregon 97211
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