^Jortlanò (Obstruer January 18, 2012 Arts ' V. m i i imiihmim Page 15 Avalon Flowers 520 S W 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 A full service flower experience Da Vinci Arts Showcase •Birthdays • Funerals Stage set for music, drama, dance and the visual arts •Anniversaries • Weddings Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm Saturday 9am til 2pm. Cori Stewart— Owner, Operator Da Vinci Arts Middle School’s Master Arts Showcase, featuring the work of students in music, drama, dance and visual arts, takes place Thursday, Jan. 26 and Friday, Jan. 27, with the northeast Portland school’s gallery opening each night Website: avalonflowerspdx.com email: avalonflowers@msn.com We Offer Wire Services — "1 Sweet Street Food Cart ‘In Between, ' darkroom photog­ raphy by Jaida King. at 6 p.m. for a juried visual arts exhibit and performances beginning at 7 p.m. This year visitors will be treated to jazz, modem, African, and tap dances by guest choreographers Tracey Durbin, a well-known dance teacher who has taught at Oregon Ballet Theater, Reed College, Port­ land Ballet, Northwest Dance Project and Bodyvox, plus Kemba Shan- Winter Special ' Without Words, ' digital photography by Salem Carrico Rogers. non, who has appeared in The Lion King, the Color Purple, Cirque Du Soleil, Aida, and Fame. Also on tap are musical works in African drumming, classic jazz, choir, advanced band, and the school’s student rock band, Trogdor. Works in the art gallery will in­ clude prints, paintings, photogra­ phy, and drawings. “Our students will wow, excite you, and may even bring you to your feet,” said Fred Locke, interim principal. “Our talented students would love your support and prom­ ise to entertain you with their so­ phisticated talent and passion.” Tickets are $6 for general seats or $ 15 for preferred, reserved seats. Da Vinci Arts Middle School is a spe­ cial focus public school located at 2508 N.E. Everett St. Greatest Survival Story An epic story o f survival at sea is depicted in Portland Story Theater’s ‘Shackleton's Antarctic Nightmare. ’ Portland Story Theater presents Shackleton's Antarctic Nightmare. Written, directed, and performed by Lawrence Howard, this is a story about Ernest Shackleton and his epic voyage of The Endurance in 1914, and how he and 27 men sur­ vived on the ice for almost two years, eventually coming to safety. It's truly a story of the indomi­ table power of the human spirit. Performs at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 20,21,27,28 at Hipbone Studio, 1847 E. Burnside. Admission is $ 15 in advance or $20 at the door. on the comer of MLK and Lombard call 503-995-6150 to place order Monday - Saturday, 11:00am - 7:00pm Wednesday Special: 3 Wings $2.00 Friday Special: Rib Sandwich, Beef or Pork, $4.00 Buy 1 Dinner and get 1 fo r half price Wednesday & Friday Expires January 31, 2012 Your Care Our First Priority Dr. Marcelitte Failla Chiropractic Physician We are located at 1716 N.E. 42nd Ave. Portland, OR 97213 (Between Broadway and Sandy Blvd.) • Automobile accident injuries • Chronic headache and joint pain • Workers Compensation injuries Call for an appointment! (503)228-6140 P