edition CAREERS special Page 10 June 20, 2018 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Blues and Gospel Converge BOOGIE CAT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A PHENOMENAL CONCERT The journey of blues and gospel in America The Norman Sylvester Revue with the interfaith Gospel Choir Directed by LaRhonda Steele; OB Addy, Chata Addy, Bill Rhoades, Tevis Hodge jr., Lenanne Sylvester Miller, and the Boogie Cat Horns: Renato Caranto & Pete Moss You’re invited to join Portland blues legends Norman Sylvester and LaRhonda Steele as they lead a special musical journey where blues and gospel converge Friday, June 29 at the Alberta Rose The- ater, 3000 N.E. Alberta St from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. “A Phenomenal Concert: The Journey of Blues and Gospel in America” is a concert that will take you from the cradle of life in Africa, to the field hollers of slaves, and evolve into the Blues from the Mississippi Delta and the urban landscapes like Chicago. Blues and gospel have been major art forms in the history American music used for communication, inspiration, and healing. Also joining Sylvester and Steele on stage will be Lenanne Sylvester-Miller, Renato Carato and Peter Mopss, the Interfaith Gospel Choir, and others. to learn the history of Ameri- photo by J iM D orothy Renowned blues musician Norman Sylvester will team up with LaRhonda Steele and others to take audiences down a musical history journey showcasing the roots of American blues and gospel music. can music and the performance celebration of our music legacy. Tickets to “Phenomenal Concert” are $20 and doors open at 7 p.m.. Rise Up, a Seattle-based Hamilton Musical Tribute Band, is playing at the Alberta Rose Theater this Saturday, June 23 in their first trip to Portland. Alberta Rose Theatre 3000 NE Alberta St, Portland Oregon (503) 764-4131 Friday June 29 8:00 pm Visit albertarosetheatre.com for advance tickets Minors okay when accompanied by parent or guardian www.normansylvester.com Health Care Specialist Hamilton Musical Tribute A tribute band to the Broadway hit musical Hamilton, called Rise Up makes its Portland debut at the Alberta Rose Theater this Saturday, June 23 with two shows. The Seat- tle-based band, which has garnered acclaim in its own right, frequently sells out its performances. The Hamilton musical is the winner of 11 Tony awards, a Avalon Flowers 520 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 FORREST JENKINS 55 years experience Serving Oregon and Washington Contracted agent with AARP – Humana – Mutual of Omaha Health Care Specialist Cori Stewart-- Owner, Operator A full service flower experience • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Funerals • Weddings Medicare Supplements / Life Insurance Medicare Advantage Plan Prescription Drug Programs / Final Expenses Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm Saturday 9am til 2pm. 2703 E. Mill Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA 98661 Cell (772) 410-6778 / Fax (360) 718-2536 Email: Dimery100@gmail.com Website: avalonflowerspdx.com email: avalonflowers@msn.com We Offer Wire Services Like & share Me on FACEBOOK All ages welcome, with accompa- nying adults. More information can be found at albertarosetheatre. com. Grammy, and even a Pulitzer Prize for incorporating the life of one of America’s founding fa- thers, Alexander Hamilton, with hip-hop from a script penned and performed by Lin-Manuel Miran- da and features a cast of mostly people of color. In addition to the songs from the musical, the Rise Up tribute band performs new Hamilton-re- lated material. It’s a great way for any die-Hamilton fans to relive the energy from the musical, or for people who’ve never been able to secure a ticket to the Broadway show to hear the tunes for the first time, the band said. On Monday, a few tickets were still available for Rise Up’s 3 p.m. show on Saturday; the 8 p.m. show on the same day has already sold old. More information can be found at facebook.com/Rise- UpSeattleBand.