Rites of Spring right on target The end of spring term is upon us. Once again, MHCC is sending students off with a bang; The Rites of Spring Carnival, an annual celebration with live music and other acts. This year’s event is going to be strong, as the free offerings include everything from a comedian/magician to a mechanical bull. “The point is to have fun”, said Nuvia Martinez, Student Activities Board event coordinator. “We’re always trying to come up with ways to give students a break from their studies.” Below you’ll find a guide to each day’s Main Mall performances for the week-long event. Read on, as the carnival may be just what the exhausted student ordered.
Monday Barbara Pikus Barbara Pikus, who won the “Best Likeness” award from the National Caricaturists Convention, has been capturing people’s faces on paper for 10 years. She has drawn more than 10,000 faces in that time. Pikus came to MHCC for last year’s Rites of Spring Carnival as well. Dusty York Trio Dusty York is a celebrated local saxophonist, and his group, the Dusty York Trio, has been receiving notoriety in jazz circles. York, son of the well-known Portland tenor saxophonist Michael York, started playing tenor as a teenager. His latest album, “A state of secession Volume One,” has received a bevy of praise. “Dusty’s playing is full bodied, earthy, and intense, leaving the listener breathless and at the edge of their seats,” writes Bill Coonley of
Tuesday Mechanical Bull So you’ve heard about the mechanical bull at Duke’s, but you haven’t made a visit for whatever reason? Now is your chance to ride one of the contraptions without embarrassing yourself in front of a hootin’ and hollerin’ crowd of drunks. Autumn’s Landing Autumn’s Landing, an alternative rock act from Portland, will be playing an energetic, poppy, hour-long set. Formed in 2004, the bands sound is worthy of the radio. They will be releasing their first album May 23. Barbara Pikus
Wednesday Barbara Pikus David Langue Tattoos Want to get tattooed for free? Then look for
The Dimes The Dimes make their second appearance
Thursday Barbara Pikus Madison Blue Madison Blue describe themselves as acoustic pop jazz. Lead by vocalist/guitarist Andie Shell, who blends her playing with styles of jazz and rock, Madison Blue has a focus on the more complex side of sound. David Charvet David Charvet, a comedian and magician, has been performing since 1974 to crowds of all sizes and ages.
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