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O ctober 19, 2011 3'*1' ^Jortlaub Obstruer Page 13 ENTERTAINMENT Singer Records on Russell Street Mat me Palomares and Ahsdatr Macmdoe inCnunK\ Moye's performance of Connected. White Bird launches its Uncaged series b\ bringing the Melbourne. Australia group back to Portland for Its thrilling genre-defying works. Shows are at 8 p.m., Thursday. Oct. 20 through Saturday. Oct. 22. a t , Lincoln Hall. Portland State University. Katya Chorover Katya Chorover’s song writing combines country, folk, gospel and blues with a contemporary, urban perspective. Her vocals and guitar are compelling and soulful, and her music evokes a powerful emotional response. After establishing herself in the Northwest music scene in the 1990s, Chorover recently returned to the Northwest to record her latest album. Big Big Love, at Se cret Society Studios in Northeast Portland. The album, co-produced by veteran N orthw est m usician Casey Neill features members of Neill’s band the Norway Rats, Jesse Emerson (bass) and Joe Trump (on drums) and also fea tures Portland guitarist M att Brown. The group and some special guests will back Chorover for a Portland show at 8 p.m. on Thurs day, Oct. 20. Tickets are $10. Se cret Society Studios are located at 116N.E. Russell St. Historic Mississippi House ‘Spellbound’ for Halloween You’re invited to celebrate the transfor mative power of Halloween by listening to spellbinding stories at north Portland’s his toric John Palmer House at North Missis sippi and Skidmore Street. This special fundraiser, in its third year, is hosted by the owners of the home, Maggie Kolkena and Su- The historic san Dunn, with perfor- John Palmer mances by Portland Story House is T h e a te r’s L aw rence 'spellbound' How ard, Penny W alter, f° r a Lynne Duddy, and Ryan Halloween W olf Stroud, with special fundraiser. guest Julie Strozyk. Afrique Bistro Hosts Benefits You’re invited to party with a purpose when the Afrique Bistro, 102 N.E. Russell St., opens its doors each last Saturday of the month to raise donations for the African W omen’s Coalition. Great Caribbean and African music, along with good drinks and fun people will highlight the enter tainment each Last Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Cost is $ 10 at the door with 100 percent of the proceeds to support African W omen’s Coalition programs. The coalition provides a culturally supportive and nurturing environment that builds the capacity oft community to help itself and allows other members the community to reach their highest potential throu support, guidance and educational opportunities. The group’s programs are youth engagement a cultural awareness, health advocacy and leadersh membership and community development, family 1 eracy and economic development. To learn m ore or to v o lu n te e r, em< awc.portland@gmail.com or call 503-935-0790. Advertise with diversity in Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 ads@ portlandob server tom Shows are Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with performances beginning promptly at 8 p.m. Adults only: 21 and over. Costumes are encouraged. Bring your checkbook to make additional contributions and to purchase items donated by Mississippi Avenue busi nesses. Only 50 tickets will be issued each night to allow small groups of listeners to rotate through the different rooms of this gor geously restored (and reputedly haunted!) house until all the stories have been heard. A d v an ce tic k e ts o n ly at browntickets.com. Today’s Little Scholars Childcare Today s Little Scholars Childcare is located near Portland Community College on Killingsworth and Albina street offering Flexible Scheduling. Are you looking for reliable and safe childcare? If so, Pm a certified provider giving today’s Little Scholars a wonderful and loving environ ment to enjoy being themselves. Allow me to take care o f your children the right way... Contact us today! 1-800-385-8594 DHS State Assistance Accepted 24 Hours Childcare Provider http://www.todayslittlescholarschildcare.com
