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Thursday, Dec. 5

“Looking Homeward (with eyes toward the world)”

Laura Russo Gallery

805 N.W. 21st, 503-226-2754

Through Jan. 4

5 p.m.

FREE

All ages

Mary Josephson presents her vibrantly colored paintings. Jef Gunn will show his collection of abstract monoprints, “Taking & Sending.”

Debra Beers’ New Work

Mark Woolley Gallery

120 N.W. Ninth, 503-224-5475

Through Feb. 1

6 p.m.

FREE

All ages

www.markwoolley.com

This artist’s urban work depicts Portland’s downtown core and the individuals that live in the area.

Friday, Dec. 6

“Amahl and the Night Visitors”

PSU

Lincoln Recital Hall, 503-725-3105

Through Dec. 8

7:30 p.m.

$3-$8 general ad.

All ages

www.fpa.pdx.edu

PSU’s Opera Theater presents this holiday classic of Gian-Carlo Menotti. It’s time to hear the final performance of all the voices assailing your ears as you walk through Lincoln Hall.

“1943 Christmas from Home”

Hollywood Theatre

4122 N.E. Sandy, 503-245-6919

Through Dec. 22

7:30 p.m.

$12 student

$14 general ad.

All ages

www.tapestrytheatre.org

This play is set in the 1940s and will be full of war-era songs, news, ads and funny sketches about life around Portland.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Yefim Bronfman

PSU

Lincoln Performance Hall, 503-725-3105

7:30 p.m.

$12.50-$25 general ad.

All ages

www.fpa.pdx.edu

This piano virtuoso is visiting our humble school! Artistic director Harold Gray will give a pre-recital lecture at 6:30 p.m.

Planet X

Berbati’s Pan

231 S.W. Ankeny, 503-248-4579

8:30 p.m.

$15 advance general ad.

21+

thrasherpresents.com

Keyboardist Derek Sherinian has played with KISS, Alice Cooper and Platypus. Progressive metal is what you’re going to get at this show.

Monday, Dec. 9

PSU Madrigal Ensemble, Women’s Chorus

PSU

Lincoln Hall, Room 75, 503-725-3105

7:30 p.m.

FREE for PSU students

$3 general ad.

All ages

www.fpa.pdx.edu

One more free performance for you good students. It’s about time you heard some nice soprano voices.

Mia Doi Todd

The Blackbird

3728 N.E. Sandy, 503-282-9949

10 p.m.

Cover

21+

www.theblackbird.org

A girl and her guitar may resemble the style of the lovely Tori Amos, just a little. Even if she’s not what you expect, Mia is still adorable.

Thursday, Dec. 12

The Jefferson Dancers

PSU

Lincoln Performance Hall, 503-725-3105

Through Dec. 14

8 p.m.

$12-$24 general ad.

All ages

www.fpa.pdx.edu.fpa.pdx.edu

White Bird and PSU Dance Series present the famous, local dance ensemble right here on campus. These high-schoolers are multi-ethnic and incredibly talented. Enjoy.

Friday, Dec. 13

An All-Girl Tribute to Iron Maiden

Dante’s

1 S.W. Thirrd, 503-226-6630

9:30 p.m.

$10 advance general ad.

21+

thrasherpresents.com

What do you need on Friday the 13th? IRON MAIDEN! (Done by chicks, of course.)

Saturday, Dec. 14

Riddlin’ Kids, Don’t Look Down

The Meow Meow

527 S.E. Pine, 503-230-2111

7 p.m.

$8 advance general ad.

All ages

thrasherpresents.com

The Kids are pure Texan punk (if there is such a thing).

Tuesday, Dec. 17

The Ataris, Rufio, Autopilotoff

Crystal Ballroom

1332 W. Burnside, 503-225-0047

7 p.m.

$12.50 advance general ad.

All ages

www.danceonair.com

The Ataris are more fun than Pong! Really!

Wednesday, Dec. 18

“The Nut Has Finally Cracked”

Keller Auditorium

S.W. Third and Clay, 503-248-4335

Also Dec. 27, 28

7:30 p.m.

$7-$95.50 general ad.

All ages

pcpa.com

“The Nutcracker” gone wacko, just for the holidays! Look for cameos by Portland celebrities.

Thursday, Dec. 19

“BACH: The Complete Brandenburg Concertos”

Reed College

Kaul Auditorium, 503-294-6400

Through Dec. 20

7:30 p.m.

$5 student

$20-$40 general ad.

All ages

cmnw.org

Twenty artists gather to present all six concertos. This has been a New York tradition for years, it’s about time Portland caught on.

Kenny G

Rose Quarter

One Center Court

7 p.m.

$34.50-$52.50 general ad.

All ages

rosequarter.com

Kenny G! Kenny G’s saxophone! Kenny G’s curly hair! Can all this fit in the Rose Quarter? Standing room only, I guess.

Friday, Dec. 20

“Gospel Christmas”

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

1037 S.W. Broadway, 503-796-9293

Through Dec. 21

2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

$21-$59 general ad.

All ages

pcpa.com

Charles Floyd is the guest conductor in charge of this soulful performance of songs like “The First Noel,” “Angels We Have Heard On High” and other religious classics.

KUFO’s Rock-A-Thon For Kids

Roseland Theater

8 N.W. Sixth, 503-224-2038

8 p.m.

$20 advance general ad.

All ages

thrasherpresents.com

Masked rockers from Illinois (Mudvayne, of course) and Depswa play for kids. Awww.

Saturday, Dec. 21

Snowball 2002

Crystal Ballroom

1332 W. Burnside, 503-225-0047

7 p.m.

$25 advance general ad.

All ages

www.danceonair.com

The last part of the series presented by 94.7 NRK will include Portland’s own Everclear as well as Flip and Longshot.

Friday, Dec. 27

Testament, Vio-lence, Exhumed, Vehemence

Roseland Theater

8 N.W. Sixth, 503-224-2038

8 p.m.

$20 advance general ad.

All ages

thrasherpresents.com

Just look at the band names, they should explain it all. In case you still aren’t sure, it’s all thrash metal.

Saturday, Dec. 28

The Elton John Tribute w/ Captain Fantastic, Visible Men

Crystal Ballroom

1332 W. Burnside, 503-225-0047

7 p.m.

$12 advance general ad.

21+

www.danceonair.com

Who doesn’t love Elton John? Go, sing along with people who have made copying an art form. No, you’re a tracer!

Maceo Parker

Aladdin Theater

3017 S.E. Milwaukie, 503-233-1994

8 p.m.

$20 advance general ad.

All ages

aladdin-theater.com

The funkmaster and his saxophone will get those Christmas carols out of your head. You’ll be grateful.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Floater, King Black Acid, Drumattica

Crystal Ballroom

1332 W. Burnside, 503-225-0047

8 p.m.

$22 advance general ad./$45 VIP (21+)

All ages

www.danceonair.com

Get your tickets soon, Floater sells out fast at the Crystal. Big guitars, tribal drumming and smart lyrics will be on the menu.

Wednesday, Jan. 1

2003

Wherever You Celebrate

Through Dec. 31, 2002

12:01 a.m.

FREE?

All ages

happy2003.com

Happy New Year! Now get some sleep, you’re going to need it for 2003. (And make a cooler resolution this year.)

-J. Nikole Degan

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