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Take your date to school!
McMenamins
Kennedy School
offers unique fun,
movies and
dining
JENNY CHAVEZ
Copy Editor
After a major transformation
from school to entertainment fa
cility in 1994, the Kennedy
School has become a unique set
ting for a lively night out offer
ing dining, a movie theatre, live
entertainment and a taste of Port
land history.
Built in 1913, the Kennedy
school served as an educational
facility until 1980. The old
school cafeteria has been trans
formed into a quaint restaurant
with inexpensive, yet delicious
food including gourmet sand
wiches, burgers and salads. An
outdoor courtyard glows from
an ornate fireplace as people
lounge around its warmth and re
lax. For those who like a small
crowd, the detention room (a bar
for smokers) and the honors
room for nonsmokers, fit a mere
ten people.
After dinner, the old gymna
sium houses a full screen movie
theatre; the movie costs only $3.
The huge gym is furnished from
wall to wall with antique chairs
and tables for visitors to kick
back with their dinner or snacks,
get to know those around them
and finally watch
the premiere of the
night, which was
Finding Forester
last Friday.
In-between din
ner and movie, f
people can wander
the halls, which are
decorated with
memorabilia from school days.
Hanging on one wall is a second
grade pupil’s poem from 1932
which reads, “Your daddy is a
butcher, your mommy cuts the
The Kennedy School in its early days before becoming a place for entertainment
and dining 88 years later.
meat, and you’re the
1 little weenie that
runs around the
street.” Art work
and pictures tell the
story of the 88- year-old build
ing.
Some classrooms are hotel
rooms adorned with the original
chalk boards and coat closets:
The nameplate of the last teacher
who occupied the room still
hangs by the door.
Two pro baseball players and
a Portland Community College
president’s roots came from the
Kennedy school and a memorial
plaque honors Kennedy school
students who served and died in
WWII.
People of all ages enjoy the
Kennedy School diversity, in
cluding married folks, singles and
families, but by 10:30 the 21 to
30-year-old crowd reign.
The Kennedy school is lo
cated at 5736 NE 33rd Ave., Port
land. For more information on the
live entertainment schedule and
theatre times call 503/ 249-3983.
Dada night
brings creativity
to campus
Horoscopes
by Maggie Jirasek
Aries: This week, you should be
careful while operating any kind of
machinery or equipment. Toasters
and blenders are especially dan
gerous. It’s a good excuse to go
out and not waste your time in
kitchen. Your magic movie of the
week: The Brave Little Toaster.
week: Dead Man on Campus.
Leo: You can pick up useful infor
mation if you listen to what others
have to say. Keep your mind on
what you are doing or something
embarrassing could happen. Your
magic movie of the week: Meet the
Parents.
Sagittarius: You have to say no to
those too eager to spend your
hard-earned cash. Don’t let your
emotions interfere when you are
dealing with family matters. Shop
ping will help you relax. Your magic
movie of the week: Clueless.
Capricorn: Take the time to help
Taurus: You have worked hard and
PHOTOS BY JENNY CHAVEZ I
Clackamas Print
Dada night was held last Friday as a fundraiser for the
campus art club. The reinactment of the absurd and
abstract art movement of the 1920's involved community
members as well as students. Participants came in /
costumes and some performed on stage.
now it’s time to get out and have
some fun. Get involved in the spirit
of the day. Maybe you should try
competitive sports. That will get
your adrenaline flowing. Your
magic movie of the week: Mighty
Ducks.
Virgo: You will hear a lot of empty
promises this week. Try to do im
portant tasks yourself. That will
spare you the frustration or rely
ing on others. It’s time to wash your
car again; it has been quite a while.
Don’t forget the waxing after
wards. Your magic movie of the
week: Bikini CarWash.
Gemini: Don’t nag too much on
others this week or you will find
yourself alone. Secret affairs will
be devastating if you are not dis
creet. You might run into an old
friend. Remember to be polite. Your
magic movie of the week: Spies Like
Us.
Cancer: Tie up those loose ends.
It’s time to get back on track. Stop
partying or yourjob is in danger.
Hidden assets are likely to be
cashed in. Your magic movie of the
Libra: You need to be entertained.
You are extremely bored and don’t
know what to do with yourself.
Maybe it’s time to create a new you.
Be a little selfish. Your magic movie
of the week: Alien.
Scorpio: There is a slight possibil
ity that you might go on a trip.
Make sure to speak your peace.
Don’t let others ignore you. A hor
rible situation might turn out as an
amusing event. Your magic movie
of the week: Road Trip.
someone less fortunate. Not every
body is as lucky as you are. Voice
your complaints instead of letting
your hostility grow. Your magic
movie of the week: Hoffa.
Aquarius: You will be somewhat
confused about a loved compan
ion. It could be a future spouse as
well as a cat or dog. Don’t make
decisions without running your
ideas past your mate. Your magic
movie of the week: Any kind of
home video. Dig through your
shelves.
Pisces: Some people you work with
might try to dump some of their
responsibilities on you. Be ready
to get out and mingle a little with
friends. Your magic movie of the
week: The Baby Boomers.