1. After stumbling around the Portland rock scene for most of the '90s, Eugene's Cherry Poppin' Daddies have scored a radio hit with the ska- and swing-flavored "Zoot Suit Riot." Now a music-industry buzz band, the Daddies earned a lengthy feature profile in the trade journal Billboard and played a high-profile slot at last week's South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. 2. A longtime supporter of Columbia/Willamette Planned Parenthood showed up at the group's $20-a-plate Family Reunion luncheon last week in a generous mood. The unnamed donor slipped an unsuspecting development coordinator a check for $10,000. 3. Two former Portland prep stars led Utah to an upset victory over defending national champion Arizona in the NCAA tournament. Utah bulled its way into the Final Four behind the scoring of former Central Catholic standout Michael Doleac and the strong defense of ex-Wilson star David Jackson. |
