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 ■ ■