MARS-VELOUS!!

Saturday, February 27, 2010   4:00 pm

Michael Lemmers   50 guests   $150

Revel at Ravencrest, a European style country villa in the rolling hills of Mulino. Portland star Susannah Mars performs William Bolcom’s famous “Cabaret Songs” with Bill Wells on piano. Dine in style with a gourmet buffet dinner prepared by professional chef John Melville.

Susannah Mars

One of the brightest stars of musical theatre and cabaret, five-time Portland Drama Critics award winner, Susannah Mars, was last seen in the leading role of Broadway Rose Theatre Company’s production of Evita.  Ms. Mars has been a soloist with several orchestras including the Oregon Symphony. She recently performed the critically acclaimed Mars On Life; Holiday Edition at Artists Repertory Theatre, where she also performed the role of Mabel in Chaps, as well as Karen in Dinner With Friends.

Bill Wells

Bill has conducted for Third Angle and has been music director and musician for many theater productions at local theaters in Portland including Triangle Theater and Sylvia’s Dinner Theater. He has received three Drammy awards for his work. He works extensively with vocalist Susannah Mars, as Pianist/Music Director. Bill taught for many years at Carleton College (Northfield, Minnesota) where he conducted the Carleton Choir and Chamber Singers. He has also helped organize various music festivals honoring Stravinsky, Haydn, Bach-Handel, and Music of the Americas.

Ravencrest

Ravencrest is a European style country villa situated in the rolling hills of Mulino, approximately 60 minutes from Portland. The photos below will give you a sense of this beautiful (and large!) home.

	Did we mention the living room will easily seat 50 people?
	A villa wouldn't be complete without a pool would it?
	Gorgeous view from the back.