Monthly Archive for January, 2010

The “Monoamine Cocktail” Mixology Contest!

Published on January 21, 2010 in Brain Chemistry, Events and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .
January 22, 2010 4:00 pmtoFebruary 5, 2010 10:00 pm

We just had to know – is it possible?  Can a cocktail be designed that simulates the feelings of falling in love?  For all those in search of the perfect Valentine’s Day Love Potion we present the “Brain Chemistry for Lovers” Monoamine Mixology Contest at 3 Doors Down Café.

The“Brain Chemistry for Lovers” creative team put on their lab coats for this effort.  Aided by expert mixologist Matthew Stiles, bartender at the fantastic 3 Doors Down Café, OHSU neuroscientist Dr. Larry Sherman Ph.D., (Brain Chemistry For Lovers resident science advisor) and other experts, we aimed for nothing less than the perfect love potion.

It turned out it was too hard to create just one cocktail. So we created three delectable drink recipes – the Don Juan, the Mata Hari, and the Scarlett O’Hara – that combine all three monoamines using different ingredients. And so a contest was born. You can decide which monoamine cocktail is the new Love Potion #9.

How the contest works:

Step 1 TRY THE THREE MONOAMINE COCKTAILS
at 3 Doors Down Café between Jan. 22 – Feb. 5 or
at home by viewing the recipes online at:

www.brainchemistryforlovers.com or
www.3doorsdowncafe.com

Step 2 CAST YOUR VOTE IN THE “Monoamine Mixology Contest”

Vote on the Brain Chemistry For Lovers CONTACT PAGE
OR on the Brain Chemistry FACEBOOK PAGE
OR at 3 Doors Down Café

Those who vote at 3 Doors Down Café will be entered in a drawing for a $75 dinner gift certificate, an OMSI family membership and other great prizes. For reservations and information, call 503-236-6886 or visit www.3doorsdowncafe.com.

Step 3 HAVE SOME LOVE POTION

The highest-rated cocktail from the contest will be served at the upcoming performance of Brain Chemistry For Lovers presented by OMSI Science Pub Series on Tues., Feb. 9, at 7:00 pm at McMenamins’ Bagdad.Theater.  Order your tickets here.

“Symphony Stems and Steins” – a benefit evening for the Vancouver Symphony

Published on January 11, 2010 in Events. 0 Comments Tags: .
February 13, 2010
5:30 pmto7:00 pm

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s “Symphony Stems & Steins” is
coming to the Hilton Vancouver February 13, 2010

Join Masters of Ceremonies KATU Chief Meteorologist Dave Salesky and
GVCC President/CEO Kim Capeloto and Guest Artist Valerie Day for an unforgettable
evening of beer and wine tasting and delicious foods with a Spanish flavor.

Tickets are $50 each.
To receive an invitation call The VSO office at (360) 735-7278.

Making Music and Preserving Memory- Why Our Brains Need Music

Published on January 11, 2010 in Events and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .
February 17, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

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Sherman Clay Pianos
131 Northwest 13th Avenue, Portland
TICKETS $25 — includes reception — available at the door or by clicking here.

OHSU neuroscientist Dr. Larry Sherman, with help from musicians from the Portland Chamber Orchestra and singer Valerie Day, will give a multi-media presentation that explores how listening to music and practicing music can influence brain development and brain aging. For those who have heard Dr. Sherman’s presentation in the past, this lecture/performance focuses on newer studies and includes music ranging from the Beatles to Bach. The presentation is in memory of Valerie Layton, a great friend of the arts in Portland. Proceeds will go to the Valerie and George Layton Memorial Fund to support the music and outreach activities of the Portland Chamber Orchestra.

SHADOW JAZZ II: a benefit concert for The Shadow Project at the Old Church

Published on January 3, 2010 in Blog and Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .
March 6, 2010
7:30 pmto9:30 pm

The Shadow Project

Valerie Day, formerly with the Grammy nominated Pop/R&B band, NU SHOOZ, will be the featured performer in SHADOW JAZZ II, a concert to benefit The Shadow Project. Valerie will head up a stellar quartet with Mike Horsfall, piano and vibes, Dave Captein, bass, and Gary Hobbs, drums. The Shadow Project is a non-profit, fostering sucess for school children with learning challenges in Portland, Hillsboro and Yamhill County.

Tickets $25.00 at 800 838 3006
Saturday, March 6th, 7:30 p.m.
The Old Church, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland (click here for map and directions)

at Wilf’s w/Mike Horsfall, Gary Hobbs and Dave Captein

Published on January 3, 2010 in Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .
February 27, 2010
8:00 pmto11:59 pm

Valerie and vibraphonist/arranger Mike Horsfall plumb the depths of the jazz trio repertoire and come up with something special…a revitalized sound that swings, sambas, and torches well known and obscure standards that traverse the worlds of jazz, pop, and soul. Joined by the incomparable Dave Captein on bass and Gary Hobbs on drums, Valerie and Mike take you on a musically and emotionally satisfying ride with Mike’s harmonically sophisticated and fun arrangements.

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When: Saturday, February 27
8 PM to Midnight
Cover $8

Wilf’s Restaurant and Bar
800 NW 6th Avenue (at Union Station)
Portland OR 97209 (click here for map and directions)

The Allison Inn w/Mike Horsfall and Dennis Caiazza

Published on January 3, 2010 in Blog, Events and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .
February 20, 2010
6:00 pmto10:00 pm

Valerie, vibraphonist/pianist Mike Horsfall and bassist Dennis Caiazza warm up the evening in Oregon’s Wine Country’s newest luxury resort – the Allison Inn and Spa.

The Allison

Here’s what the Oregonian’s David Sarahson had to say about Jory, the Inn’s restaurant: “Jory is a successful, inviting, creative restaurant, with a range new to the Oregon wine country, a scope that allows it not only to reflect but also express the region and the Northwest. With grape vines on one side and a sweeping view of Willamette Valley hills on the other, it’s a bold attempt to make an appellation a destination.”

When: Saturday, February 20th
6 PM to 10 PM
2525 Allison Lane
Newberg, Oregon 97132 (map and directions)
No Cover

Benefit Concert w/Tom Grant, Tom Cheek, and Dave Captein for Alameda Elementary School’s Music Program

Published on December 8, 2009 in Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .
January 12, 2010
6:30 pmto8:30 pm

Alameda Elementary School presents an Evening of Jazz with Tom Grant, Valerie Day, Tom Cheek and Dave Captein at Alameda Elementary School to benefit the general music program.

On January 12, 2010 Alameda alumnus Tom Grant (piano) will join Valerie Day (vocals), Dave Captein (bass) and Tom Cheek (saxophone) to perform a concert at Alameda Elementary School at 6:30 p.m.  Proceeds from the concert will benefit the general music program at Alameda, which is run by Tom Cheek. Tickets will be $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Limited seating is available for this special event. For tickets contact: Marcie Colledge at (503) 284-2241 or marciecolledge@mac.com

Tom Grant, master instrumentalist, talented singer and natural entertainer nimbly walks the line between jazz tradition and modern pop. This soft-spoken Oregon native’s inspired songwriting produces propulsive R&B grooves, infectious melodic hooks, and stylish ballads with equal ease. He plays jazz piano with the harmonic sophistication and deep sense of swing that only comes from more than three decades on the bandstand. At the same time, his recordings have consistently landed at the top of the Smooth Jazz charts, a genre of music Tom helped pioneer in the mid-80s.

Tom Cheek is a veteran saxophonist, flutist, and clarinetist and is comfortable playing many different genres including Jazz, R&B, Latin, African and Classical. He has performed and/or recorded with many top national and local acts including the Temptations, the Four Tops, Lou Rawls, David Sandborn, NuShooz, Billy Rancher, Calvin Walker, Oregon Symphony, Manhattan Transfer and many others.

Dave Captein is a first call bass player in Portland with flawless technique and superior musicianship. Dave has played with Tom Grant for many years and is experienced at playing most any style of music. He has appeared with Wynton Marsalis, Mose Allison, Richie Cole, Tal Farlow, Ernestine Anderson, Jack Sheldon, Nu Shooz, Marlena Shaw, Frankie Avalon, Paul McCandless, Larry Coryell, Andy Narell, Jerry Hahn, Dave Frishberg, Randy Brecker, Jessica Williams (appearing on 10 of her CD’s), Joey De Francesco, Eric Alexander, Pete Christlieb, Bud Shank, Jeff Lorber, Benny Green and local luminaries such as Ron Steen, Mel Brown, Dan Balmer, Gary Hobbs and Rebecca Kilgore.

Alameda Elementary School
2732 Northeast Fremont Street, Portland, OR 97212-2542