Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, August 13, 2003, Page 6, Image 6

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August 13, 2003
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Neko Headlines Zoo Show
Both zoo-goers and
“Neko Case is un­
zoo-dwellers can be en­
afraid to experim ent
tertained by the sounds
with different styles,
o f Neko Case, the coun­
in s tru m e n ts ,
an d
try phenom enon with
genres. Her boldness
punk roots, on Friday,
is one o f her m ost
Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at the
m em orable and capti­
Oregon Zoo as part o f
v a tin g m u sic a l a s ­
the Wells Fargo Summer
sets,” said Swan.
Neko Case
Concert Series.
She has rele ase d
Neko Case was bom in Virginia, three solo albums since 1997; her
but grew up all over North America. latest was 2002’s highly antici­
She was playing drums in punk pated Blacklisted.
rock bands when she left home at
Tickets forthe NekoCaseshow
age 15, and from those beginnings are $ 12. For more information, call
m oved on to sin g in g and 5 0 3 -2 2 4 -8 4 9 9
or
v isit
songwriting.
www.oregonzoo.org.
MARTIN CLEANING SERVICE
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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Dodge through a stampede o f
thundering apatosaurs, feel your
heart in your throat as you evade a
T-Rex, witness a prehistoric battle
high in the air, while dangling from
the claws o f a pteranodon-all from
the safety o f the Oregon Z oo's new
thrill ride, opening Friday, Aug. 15.
Dino Island, produced by SimEx-
I werks, is the zoo’s latest simulator
ride, which replaces the popular
Deep Sea thrill ride.
"Seeing huge dinosaurs in our
simulator isa thrilling experience,”
says Tony Veechio, Oregon Zoo
director. “The T-Rex looking at me
like I was lunch was something I
w on’t soon forget," he added.
Dino Island, which runs through
Oct. 17, is a high-action, animated
simulation that relies on computer-
controlled hydraulics, moving the
entire audience in synchronization
with the prehistoric actions on the
screen. Riders view the dinosaurs
while traveling in their virtual all-
terrain vehicle. They race, twist and
plummet in synchrony while dino­
saurs attack and pursue them.
In addition to regular zoo adm is­
sion, a $4 ticket is required. Pro­
ceeds from ticket sales help pay for
the zo o ’s conservation and educa­
Visitors explore Dino Island at the Oregon Zoo
tion programs.
Natural Medicine Benefit Concert
• 2 A reas or m ore, Small Hall Free, Pre-Spray T raffic Areas
• S tairs..........................$1.50 each
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• Sofa (under 6 ft.) $69
• Loveseat
$49
• Sectional
$99 & up
• Throw pillow s $5 each
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Grassroots Underground
Jesse Colin Young, singer for The Youngbloods, will
rock the Aladdin Theater at X p.m., Friday, Aug. 15 with
a concert benefiting education about naturopathic medicine.
Tickets are $25 in advance. 3017S.E. Milwaukee Ave. For more informa­
tion, call 503-233-9914 or visit www.aladdin-thcater.coni.
O.A.R., Slightly Stoopid and The Red West perform
at the Roseland Theater at 8 p.m., M onday, Aug. 18.
Tickets re $ 14 in advance or $ 17 at the door. For more information,
call 503-224-8499.
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Farmland Music Series Debuts
Tommy Castro and Coco Montoya perform at the Roseland Theater at
7:30 p.m. Sept. 25. $ 16 in advance. For more information, call 503-224-8499.
Kruger’s Farm on Sauvie Island Debuts a Thursday music series with
Amelia onAug. 14, The Flat Mountain Girls on Aug. 21 andLingonberry
Jam on Aug. 28. All shows are from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free. For more
information,call 503-621 -3489.17 100 N.W. Sauvie Island Rd.
Men's Center Party
Volunteers o f America M en’s Residential Center invites you to a block
party from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the VOA-center at
Northeast Sacramento Street between 7"’ Avenue and Martin Luther
King Boulevard. Stay for food, games and dancing in the streets.
Nevelles in Portland
Aaron, Art, Cyril and Charles Neville come to the Roseland Theater at 9
p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. Tickets are $28 at the door. For more information,
call 503-224-8499.
Pioneer Square Concerts
Pioneer Courthouse Square is the place to be for free summ er concerts
from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Wednesday this month. The New Power
Band will play funkon Aug. 13 and I & I will move you with reggae sounds
on Aug. 27.
Swing Kitten in the Parks
A free, family-fun big band concert will be held Sunday, Aug. 17 at Lents
Park on Southeast 92nd, south o f Holgate. Call 503-823-PLAY for info.
Coco Performs at Roseland
Musical Spitfire Grill Premiers
Lakewood Theatre Com pany presents “The Spitfire G rill” at 8 p.m.
Thursdays through Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. $26. The musical with
a soulful combination o f American folk and country, performs at Fir Acres
Theatre, Lewis andC lark College, 0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Rd. For more
information, call 503-635-3901.
Concerts at Dawson Park
Summer concerts in the park are free, family friendly and begin at 6:30 p.m.
W ednesdays at Dawson Park on North Stanton between W illiams and
V ancouver. For more inform ation, call 503-823-PLA Y or visit
www.portlandparks.org.
Laser Motown at 0MSI
O M SI’s Murdock Planetarium features a fun-filled tribute to the Motown
sounds of Diana Ross, The Temptations, The Four Tops and more. 1945
S.F. W ater Ave. For a schedule o f shows, call 503-797-4646 or visit
www.omsi.edu.
Symphony in Irving Park
Oregon Symphony performs at Irving Park at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23
at Northeast 7lh Avenue and Fremont at 7 p.m. For more information, call
503-823-PLAY.
G R A N D O P E N IN G
Interstate Bar & Grill
Party in the Parking Lot
Live Music Barbeque Beer on Tap
Kirk Green Band
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM,
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday August 16th, 2003
H. & B. Too
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
COOL BREEZE
Oregon’s Oldest Licensed Pawnshop
4709 N.E. Martin Luther King Blvd.
2 blocks south of Alberta
Weekdays til 6 p.m. - Saturdays til 4 p.m.
Friday August 22nd, 2003
Time: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
4234 N Interstate
(cross street at Skidmore)
Free Parking - State Controlled Rates - Se Habla Espanol
Formerly Shamrock Restaurant
Under New Management by Jack Chung
www.hbloan.com
Oregon Family Business for over 50 years
Lie. #306
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Phone 503-287-9740