Wallace K. Nielsen

The B-52's were one of the first Athens, GA, bands to find success with the release of their self-titled album in 1979. Over the years, they're still going strong thanks to such great songs as 'Planet Claire,' 'Rock Lobster,' 'Strobelight' and of course, 'Love Shack.'

Drumattica

Where: Dante's Caffe Italiano

Date: 2008-06-07 21:30:00

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In the fall of 2000, Keith Brown and Brian Lehfeldt got together to experiment with the idea of combining head to head/dual tribal drums over the top of slinky synth beds and pulsing drum loops. Today, Drumattica's massive 6 piece all star line-up features members of some of Portland's biggest bands. The band's music covers everything from pop to electronica to goth and new wave and appeals to a wide, eclectic audience.

Ghosts of Treasure Island

Where: Keller Auditorium

Date: 2008-04-26 02:00:00

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Watch !Ghosts of Treasure Island' that features a young cabin-boy Jim Hawkins who battles both pirates and his conscience in this timeless tale of treasure, mutiny and survival. This rowdy and raucous high seas adventure sails forth with original pirate rock songs.

Girlyman

Where: Mississippi Studios

Date: 2008-05-15 19:00:00

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Girlyman's catchy melodies are so accessible that you might not realize at first how subtle and complex the group member's three-part harmonies are and how breathtaking their lyrics can be.

OEN PubTalk

Where: BridgePort Brew Pub

Date: 2008-05-14 17:00:00

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Join OEN at BridgportBrewpub + Bakery to network, enjoy some hors d'oeuvres and hear the feature presentations by Oasis Diagnostics, Ninkasi, Inc. and Anna Cohen, Inc. Oasis Diagnostics is a company that is working to eliminate painful blood draws for diagnostic testing by developing, manufacturing and marketing tests for disease diagnosis based upon saliva specimens. Ninkasi Inc. is a digital media advertising company with one product currently in development. VineMasters™ is an interactive, consumer driven, food and wine pairing kiosk for the wine departments of grocery stores. In conjunction with the food and wine pairing software, the kiosks will also serve as digital media screens for co-op advertising. ANNA COHEN, Inc., founded in 2005, is one of the leading international fashion brands having spearheaded a true commitment to the marriage of environmental and social responsibility to high fashion. Anna was trained in Italy and New York designing for top designers in the industry before launching the brand. You'll also hear 5-minute pitches from Fashions.org. Prior to PubTalk from 4pm – 5pm at Bridgport there will be a special roundtable dedicated to Portland area university students. Kent Lewis of Anvil Media, entrepreneur and search engine marketing guru, along with Jerry Carleton of Bullivant, Houser, Bailey, business attorney specializing in emerging/growth stage business counseling, will lead the students entrepreneurial round table discussion. The topics of this evening will include: * How to start your own company * How to find start-ups that are hiring * Networking done the right way * Resources you can use * Pitfalls of entrepreneurship and more 4pm-5pm Student Round Table discussions (no cost) $15 for OEN Members, $25 for nonmembers Not a member? Sign up at the door and get in to this event for free! OEN PubTalk is sponsored by Ater Wynne LLP