A pril 17, 2013 ^îortlanh (Observer Page 13 Arts X V IMII IAIVMIM Night of New Works Throughout the history of the Oregon Ballet Theatre, the programs in the Newmark Theater have been among the most fertile in the creation of new ballets. In that spirit, American Music Festival brings three new works, two world premieres and one West Coast pre­ miere, in an ambitious program that spans a wide spectrum of musical genres. Pontus Lidberg’s new work immerses us in a world of hypnotic liquidity, while Trey McIntyre explores the territory of the American pioneer spirit, with its charac­ teristic grit, determination and hope. Matthew Neenan infuses virtuosic technique with humanism. American Music Festival premieres Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. and runs for eight performances through Saturday, April 27. Tickets start at $23. For complete show times, visit obt.org. Alison Rober and Lucas Threefoot in rehersal for Trey McIntyre’s Robust American Love. Join the chorus! SESAME STREET LIVE A VEE CORPORATION PRODUCTION May 3-5 $ COLISEUM Tickets: Rose Quarter box office 877-789-ROSE (7673) www.rosequarter.com Come and Pipy. Q Hits Keep Coming Wlth Flashdance SB*« STREET LIVE Now is the time to live the dream all over again. Flashdance the Musical, featuring a score of smash hits from the 80s, including the title track Flashdance - What a Feeling, Maniac, I Love Rock and Roll, along with 10 original songs, comes to Keller A uditorium, April 23 through April 28. become a favorite friend nt sesomestreetlive com f