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January 20, 2016 Page 11 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Got belly dance? We do! shimmymob.com he Law Oices of Patrick John Sweeney, P.C. Patrick John Sweeney Attorney at Law Norman Sylvester and his daughter Lenanne Sylvester get ready for a Mardi Gras concert. Boogie Cat Mardis Gras Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Mardi Gras with Louisiana native and celebrated Port- land jazz musician Norman “Boogie Cat” Sylves- ter. The Fat Tuesday event on Feb. 9 will turn up the funky blues as Norman takes the stage with his amazing musician daughter, Lenanne, and one of the best horn players of 2015, Peter Moss. Family trauma, secrets and regrets -- S. Renee Mitchell’s new play “Ophelia in Oblivion,” exploring death, karma, guilt and fam- ily dysfunction, comes to life in dramatic reading performances this month as part of the annual Fer- tile Ground Festival of New Works. The staged full-length performances will take place at Celebra- tion Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave., on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2:30 p.m. Back by Popular Demand -- The musical “The Book of Mormon,” a religious satire co-created by the makers of South Park returned to Portland this week with shows playing at Keller Auditorium through Sunday, Jan. 24. A winner of nine Tony awards, the play tells the story of two naïve and op- timistic missionaries who have trouble connecting with their villagers in Uganda who are more worried about war, famine, poverty, and AIDS than about re- ligion. Holy Trinity Tribute Night -- On Saturday, Jan. 23 at 9 p.m. at the Holocene, 1001 S.W. Morrison St., celebrate your three favorite black pop divas by dancing the night away to ‘The Holy Trinity’ – Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj who will be on play all night courtesy of DJs Ronin Roc and Freaky Outty. Enjoy a free R&B themed photo booth all night and come dressed commemorating your favor- ite of the three ladies to help judges decide at the end of the night who is truly the queen of queens. Cover The big bash is slated for the Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom on the second loor of the Pyth- ian Building, 918 S.W. Yamhill St. Enjoy happy hour eats and drinks, Mardi Gras beads, alongside a great show for $8. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7, with the party going until 10 p.m. For tickets in advance, visit tickettomato.com. is $10. 1549 SE Ladd, Portland, Oregon Portland: Hillsoboro: Facsimile: Email: (503) 244-2080 (503) 244-2081 (503) 244-2084 Sweeney@PDXLawyer.com WWW.BOWEIVEL.COM Boweivel CLASSIC CUTS & LAWN CARE MAINTENANCE Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester plays on Friday, Jan. 22 at Clyde’s; and Satur- day, Jan. 23 at Solae’s Lounge. For free estimates call Owner James Wimbish at: American Drama Masterpiece -- Lakewood The- atre Company in Lake Oswego presents “Gold- en-Boy,” the Clifford Odets drama masterpiece about a young violinist who gives up his career for a chance at immortality in the boxing ring. Perfor- mances continue through Feb. 14. Order tickets on- line at www.lakewood-center.org. Mowing, Edging & Trimming • Pruning, Tilling, & Gardening Clean-Up & Hauling • Leaf & Debris Removal • Composting Yard Maintenance • Bark Dusting • Power- Washing • & More! Music Millennium Free Shows -- The Music Mil- lennium, 3158 E. Burnside, hosts in-house live per- formances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to meet artists. Call 503-231-8926 for a schedule. Fourth Sunday Jam Night -- A friends and fam- ily variety comedy show in a Saturday Night Live format with local recording and performing artists, bands, dance crews, poets, and drama groups, takes place each fourth Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at Celebration Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave. The free event is open to the community. Discount Tickets -- Local low-income families and individuals can purchase $5 tickets to classi- cal musical performances in Portland as part of a unique program called Music for All. Participating organizations include the Oregon Symphony, Port- land Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Piano Inter- national, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Ro- mana and Portland Vocal Consort. 503-890-4826 Commercial & Residential Services “Your satisfaction is my guarantee”
