March 16, 2011 4j3ortlanh (Obstruer Fusing Classical, Country and Jazz Friends o f Cham ber M usic present the groundbreaking, cat­ egory-shattering trio Tim e for Three during a perform ance on M onday, M arch 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Kaul Auditorium at Reed C ol­ lege, 3203 S.E. W oodstock. The group transcends tradi­ tional classification, with ele­ m ents o f c la ss ic a l, c o u n try western, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz idioms, form ing a blend all its own. The perform ance will feature an eclectic program that will include Tim e for T hree’s own arrangem ents o f traditional rep­ ertoire and original com posi­ tions. F or tickets, call 503-224- 9842 or c o n ta c t an y Ticketm aster outlet. 13 Exploring Natural Hair Options • Author breaks away from chemical products Zachary De Pue, Nicolas Kendall and Ranaan Meyer blend elements o f classical, country and jazz in their group Time for Three. Community Celebration Saturday A celeb ratio n o f north Port- land w ill take place on Satur- day, M arch 19 in the B auccio C om m ons on the U niversity o f P o r tla n d c a m p u s , 5 0 0 0 N. W illam ette Blvd. The din n er event will begin at 6 p.m . and w ill bring together and honor com m unity leaders, b u sin ess ow ners, service club, neighborhood activists, the faith c o m m u n ity , a n d e d u c a tio n g ro u p s. Five people will be presented awards for their com m unity ser­ vice, while several others will be honored in a specially-m ade rec­ ognition book. The event offers an excellent opportunity- to con­ nect with neighbors, find out about ways to get involved with sup­ porting the com m unity, and learn about the history o f the area. “It’s a great idea to come to­ gether to celebrate and recognize the people who have m ade north Portland what it is,” said Mike Verbout, an organizer o f the event. 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