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December II, 200 2 Page B2 Other works in the show that will run through January, include pho tography by Stanley The tradition of M arston, showing Kwanzaa was cre candid, everyday ated by Professor rural scenes from his M au la n a Ron home in Jamaica. Karenga in the 60s “ I try to show to renew and remind there is a lot more to all A m ericans o f Jamaica than just the their connection to to u ris t a re a s ,” Africa and the great Marston said. spiritual gifts of the Cleveland Smith continent. shows colorful, in The w ord tric a te ly squared Kwanzaa is derived cotton quilts in com from a S w ah ili A tiny sculpture repre plim entary colors phrase “M atunda sents one o f seven that crisscross and Y a Kwanza,” mean principles o f Kwanzaa. form a rhythmic in ing fresh fruits and suggests a theme of thanks and terplay. A breathtaking collection of celebration. Many of the pieces in the show metalwork based on nature and are richly colorful, while some draw tribal gods is shown by Nigerian from the deep hues o f the earth born Mufu Ahmed. James E. Dunbar shows tradi itself. Many reflect an African heri tional African tribal scenes ren tage. Paintings by ‘Astraal’ are in dered in pencil on paper. O ther artists include, Lana tensely colorful and imbued with undulating patterns that seem to Centeno, Samuel Jones, Dick Bogle, move on the surface o f the canvas. Zion Benay, Richard Brown, Ray Her work integrates modem themes Eaglin and Charles Rex-Gunnell. The Interstate Firehouse C ul of war, chi ldbirth and renewal within tural Center is a non-profit, com an African context. In her ‘Ride Through the Storm’, m unity based perform ing arts the burning, swirling, orange of the center in partnership w ith Port African desert is tempered by the land Parks and Recreation. Its cool blue robe of a rider on a camel. m ission is to create an environ To ‘A straal', the juxtaposition of ment in w hich people o f every the piece indicates the resolve of ethnic and cultural background many Americans in the aftermath of can com e together as artists and audience to explore, preserve and the Sept. 11,2001 attacks. “Color speaks to me,” she said. honor their diversity. The Kwanzaa show will run “It is symbolic o f the very richness Tuesday through Friday from 11 of life.” The themes of Kwanzaa, she said, a.m. to 6 p.m., concluding Dec. 31 with a Kuumba celebration. continually inspire her work. continued CANNON'S = R eal H ickory S moked B ar -B-Q • Sandwiches • Salads • Chicken • Pork Ribs • Beef Ribs Open 1 lam-10pm Monday through Saturday and 1pm to 8 pm Sunday CATERING EVENTS LARGE AND SMALL NOW TAKING HOLIDAY DESSERT ORDERS Fish Sandwich - $8®® & [K1DAY Fish Dinner — $10®® SATURDAY * * * N ew L ocation * * * 5 0 3 -2 8 8 -3 8 3 6 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Commercial and Residencial Services % | CARPET CLEANING ($25 each area) | • 2 Areas or more, Small Hall Free, Pre-Spray Traffic Areas • Stairs.......................$1.50 each UPHOLSTERY CLEANING • Sofa (under 6 ft.) $69 • Loveseat $49 • Sectional $99 & up • Throw pillows $5 each r I CARPET COUPON I I 1 Cleaning Area I Pre-Spray Traffic Area I (Hall not included) k _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . - _ _ 'S I I I I I I — _ — — — Jl I I UPHOLSTERY COUPON I I '------------------------------- I Sofa (under 6 ft.) [ Loveseat & Chair l C I I i i Q()()1 1 1 V J _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . . . — j CALL FOR APPOINTMENTS 5 0 3 - 2 8 1 - 3 9 4 9 PHOTOS BY D A V ID P l.K l H lT T u E PORTLAND OBSERVER L ee P erlman T he P ortland O bserver For years, people have charged that Portland’s neighborhood associations are not truly representative of the com m uni ties they speak for, especially in regard to people of color and imm igrants. Elizabeth Kennedy and her Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program is trying to do something about that. Southeast U plift is the largest of Portland’s seven neighborhood offices that serve and funnel city services to volunteer neighborhood groups. The non-profit corporation serves southeast Portland and is run by a board made up o f representatives from its neighborhoods. For the past year, Kennedy, and her staff have been working on connecting the group to the city ’s diverse popula tions. “W e got back 1 >200 pieces o f paper,” Kennedy said. “Over and over, people said, ‘Outreach is important, and we don’t do it very w ell.’” In their own defense, neighborhood associations say that their m eetings are publicized and open to everyone in the com m unity. H ow ever, Kennedy said publication and an open invitation to the com m unity is not always enough. “ If your meeting announcem ents are written in Greek and the m eetings are conducted in Greek, not many people who d o n ’t speak that language will com e,” Kennedy said.” If they do come, they w on’t stay long.” She likens that to the gap between neighborhood associations and their con stituencies. “ I d o n ’t think it’s intentional, I don’t think neighborhood associations are con- by O ur S pecialty : MARTIN CLEANING SERVICE A featured poet makes it real at Bookies, a new multicultural venue for entertainment in north Portland. The nightspot also features live music each Friday and Saturday nights. continued from Front Tired and Hungry? Come in Thursday for some corn fried catfish or smothered beef bris kets with red beans and hush puppies. Soak up melodies by the Black Notes and be inspired by inventive spoken word by some of Portland’s most tal ented artists. Bookies manages to pull off a neighborhood atm osphere with the upbeat vibe of a music venue while giving sports fans their fix with big screens blast ing the biggest games. With three pool tables, a din ing area, an atmospheric lounge and stage, and plenty of strate gically placed TVs, Bookies has a little something for everyone. Wednesday night is ladies night. Thursday, it’s “Soul Food,” fea turing delectable selections from the Bookies kitchen. On the week end, things really get rolling with up to 250 people swinging to the live tunes. Friendly service meets a di verse clientele as Bookies ca ters to a more mature audience. On Friday and Saturday nights, admittance is 25 years or older only. Bookies creators have man aged to nail down that home town feel without being bor ing. Inspired, laid back, and totally cool. Bookies is the place. Southeast Uplift bridges cultural and language barriers to serve local residents Catering & Take-Out 5 4 1 0 N.E. 3 3 rd The little bar on the comer o f North Albina'and Lombard is not so little, with three pool tables a stage and a full lounge, Bookies Sports Bar makes the most o f it's square footage. Committed to Neighborhood Diversity RIB EXPRESS = = - (FORMERLY CHUCK HINTON’S) A r Everyone from Front sends out written m aterials in Spanish, Russian or V ietnam ese, and not by acci dent, have staff m em bers who speak these languages. The group is seeking funding grants to provide dinner and childcare at large meetings. C urrently, if they know of someone who wants to get involved but has difficulty getting to a m eeting, they will attem pt to provide transportation. “It’s a m atter o f overcom ing the bar riers to participation and making it easier,” Kennedy said. “If you’re a single parent and you have to prepare an early dinner and get a baby sitter in order to go to a m eeting, the chances are you w on’t do it. T hat’s a lot o f w ork.” “W e’re telling them that neighborhood associations are there and participation is open,” Kennedy said. Another Southeast U plift staffer, Amy Dudley, works with a D iversity and Rep resentation Com m ittee. “All people should be engaged in the decisions that affect their lives,” Dudley said. “When you get people into a room there are cultural barriers that make it difficult for some people to express them selves and feel welcome. This challenges us to look at issues that haven’t necessarily been in the forefront of our agendas.” Committee co-chair Linda Nettekoven agrees. “W e’re trying to create a place at the table for people who have not traditionally been involved,” Nettekoven said. “The United States is probably the most diverse - Elizabeth Kennedy, executive director of society in human history, and we’re trying Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program to preserve what people have brought with sciously saying, ‘We only want to be us,” ’ them here. W e’re trying to integrate people, she said. “ But neighborhood associations not force them to assimilate. We want to create a bouquet, not a stew in which can do things differently.” To begin with. Southeast Uplift often everything is mushed together.” I f your meeting announcements are written in Greek and the meetings are conducted in Greek, not many people who don’t speak that language will come. I f they do come, they won ’t stay long. 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