A p rii 24, 2013 ip&rthtnìt Observer Page 13 zirts V ISIIII Dance fora Dollar There’s a little dance hall in Queens called Club Las Palmas, where a man can take the hand of a woman, embrace his culture and whirl away the cold. In Las Palmas, las muchachas que bailan run the joint and serve up los hombres a little home-style dig­ nity. Check your worries at the door and feel your body come to life am o n g the jo y fu l so u n d s o f d u ra n g u e n se , fo lk ló ric o and cumbia!. The Theater World Premiere, di­ rected by Daniel Jaquez, is pre­ sented in English. Opens Thurs­ day, May 2 with shows continuing through May 25 at Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St.. ■ ■■v/ * v/ I J • 1 IN Admission is $30 with discounts Maria Sanchez (from left), Veronika Nunez and Nelda Reyes star for students, seniors and groups. in Dance for a Dollar, opening Thursday, May 2 with shows Visitmilagro.oigorcall503-236-7253. through May 2 5 at Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St. Join the chorus! Guide to an Extraordinary Life SESAME STREET LIVE A VEE CORPORATION PRODUCTION Coach shares lessons with raw honesty y Bl XTR/ Coach Michael Taylor, author, motiva­ tional speaker, radio and television host and life coach, was on a path to self- destruction after being divorced, in debt, homeless, bankrupt and experiencing I depression. But, thanks to the strategies and tips contained in his new book Black Men Rock, he is now enjoying a fulfilling life, a rewarding 10-year marriage, excellent health, a promising career and prosperity. Taylor, better known as Coach Michael, said he wrote the book at the urging of the many men he’s guided to go from “victims to victors.” “Contrary to the negative media ste­ reotypes,” observes Taylor, “black men are capable of being loving husbands and caring fathers. They are intelligent, thoughtful and insightful who, like all men, simply want to love and be loved and feel that their lives matter. Black Men R o c k - 10 Keys to Empower Black Men to Live Extraordinary Lives,” is available online at blackmenrock.net, a resource that also contains inspiring mes­ sages and snippets from the book. May 3-5 S M emorial ( oliseum Tickets: Rose Quarter box office 877-789-ROSE (7673) www.rosequarter.com Come ond Play . Q SÍSAME STO ET LIVE become a favorite friend at sesamesfreetlive.com f V