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March 23, 2011 ^Jortlaub (Obstruer Page II __ INUtlWiW! Diversity at Guardino Gallery betw een realism and surrealism , rec reating vintage A m erica and ex p lo r ing the em otional color o f individual faces. W illaSchneberg's ceram ic sculp- Four fem ale artists explore d i verse them es in oil paintings and ceram ic sculptures at the G uardino G allery, 2939 N.E. A lberta St. T he opening reception for this m onth long exhibit is on Last T h u rs day, M arch 31 from 6 p.m . to 9 p.m. The show runs through A pril 26. M aria W ickw ire’s ceram ic sculp ture explores and honors the m any strengths o f w om en. She begins w ith a m alleable lum p o f clay and builds gradually, layer upon layer, until the structure is strong enough to acquire glaze patinas and w ithold several firings. Oil painter K atherine T reffinger is one w ho finds jo y in discovering the harm o n y and beauty am ong chaos and paints w ith a love for color. Im bued by old travel photos, A nna M agruder's oil paintings drift 'O b s e rv e r' a n o il p a in tin g b y W illa S c h n e b e rg ‘G race, ’ a c e ra m ic s c u lp tu re b y M a ria W ickw ire . Somali Art and Culture The last Friday of the month will be an evening celebrating our new Somali neighbors. Colored Pencils Art and Cul ture night, also known as Portland's multicultural family room, hosts monthly celebra tions focusing on the city’s di verse populations to build a bet ter community. The upcoming event, March 25 at the Multnomah Arts Cen ter, will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and feature Somali cui sine by Jaziira Cafe, a fine arts exhibit and reception, as well as traditional and contemporary African, Asian, Arab, Native and settled American performers and musical artists. The cost is free to kids, stu dents, and seniors, with a $10 suggested donation for others. The arts center is located at 7688 S.W Capitol Hwy. tures reflect on sacred B uddhist and Jew ish ritual objects, the profane street vendors o f C am bodia, co n trasted w ith the architecture o f a fo rm er p riso n er o f w ar cam p. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ^ ■ ■ ■ ■ BBBBBB ■ ■ ■ Portland’s 11th Annual Diversity Employment Day CAREER FAIR Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Show Hours 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Ambridge Events Center 1333 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97232 M eet with P o r t l a n d ’ s T op E m p l o y e r s ! Hundreds of Jobs and Careers! Current Exhibitor’s Include: Verizon Wireless, Coca Cola Refreshments, Target, Fred Meyer, Legacy Health, Wells Fargo, Kiewit, Howard S. Wright Constructors, Clackamas County, Art Institutes, Charter College of Vancouver, City of Portland - Water Bureau, City of Portland - Parks Department, Crawford Broadcasting, Take Shape For Life, Event Management Productions and Many More! EASTRACK Pre-Schedule all your interviews prior to attending! Don’t wait in line. Just select your company and send your resume to fasttrack@ citycareerfair.com with Portland in the Subject line. Please Join Us. , Open to the Public. Business Attire & Resumes Required. 18 + Over Employers it’s not too late — info@citycareerfair.com • www.citycareerfair.com Ortlcwil Rofrothmonf City Career Fair O fficial Wealthy t iving Sponsor O ttie n i C o rp o rato Sponsor O ttici»! C o r v e t t o Sponsor p ro d u c tio n s ■ ■