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Focus
Storytelling
Deep with
Culture
true passion is telling ghost sto­
ries.
When telling stories, Chung
connects to the people in the audi­
ence and allows them to truly see
him. He greets the light within ev­
eryone and in this undefended state
of true connection, healing can take
place.
He has designed lighting for
p la y s and m u sic a ls and has
a ls o tra in e d to b e c o m e a
massage therapist and has been
adopted into the tribe o f the
W hite Clay People o f North C en­
tral M ontana.
Tickets to the performance are
$6 for adults and $4 for kids. For
more information, call 503-823-4322
or visit www.ifcc-arts.org.
The Interstate Firehouse Cultural
Center in north Portland brings to
its stage, storyteller, Alton Chung
at 3 p.m. July 31.
Combining a rich cultural heri­
tage and drawing inspiration from his
Japanese and Korean roots. Chung
weaves ethnic tales, true stories, and
legends from many lands. Influenced by
the superstitions, stories, and magic of the
Hawaiian Islands, where he grew up, his
M aybe you fin d y o u rse lf
Saying, “ M y c r e d it is to o
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‘P. Diddy,’ Herrera Win Fashion Awards
(AP) — Sean “P. Diddy”
Combs finally got what he’s
craved from the fashion indus­
try: respect - and a little thing
called a CFDA award.
The Council of Fashion De­
signers of America named C ombs
the top m ensw eardesignerof the
year for his Sean John collection
at its annual awards show.
This was Com bs' first win de­
spite four previous nominations.
"I’m very happy as you can
see," said Combs, who danced
his way up to the podium a, the
New York Public Library. "I've
had some things I’ve had on my
mind for a few years."
Zac Posen and Sean Combs (right) celebrate backstage at the 2004
He d id n 't hold a grudge. Council for Fashion Designers of America Fashion Awards. (AP photo)
A re n ’t you re a d y for
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Homeowners!!
though.
First, Combs, wearing a white
tuxedo jacket, told the audience
of fellow designers, models, fash­
ion editors, stylists and retailers
that years ago he stood in the
Ralph Lauren store "saving my
pennies" for a new Polo shirt. “I
am living the American dream."
Then, he shouted, “ Ralph,
you’ re still the sexiest man on the
planet!”
Carolina Herrera was hon­
ored as the best w om ensw ear
designer o f the year, and Reed
Krakoff, C oach’s president and
executive creative director, was
picked as the top accessories
designer.
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Cool Nutz Party’s It Up With “Collabos”
Legendary Portland hip-hip art­
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“Collabos," which features some
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His new album features guest
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Method Man Wants
More ‘Ghetto’ in Show
(AP) — Method Man says he's
unhappy with Fox for squeezing
the “ghetto" out of his new sitcom.
"This is frustrating for me, and
it’s not turning out for me as ex­
pected," said the rapper-actor, who
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"I’m trying to keep this show
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In the show. Method Man and
fellow rapper Redman play two
hugely successful hip-hop stars
who move into an affluent, pre­
dominantly white gated community
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The comedy drew more than 8
million viewers in its debut Wednes­
day, but that d id n 't m inim ize
Method M an's dissatisfaction. He
told the Los Angeles Times the
series has veered from his original
vision because some executives or
writers tried too hard to appeal to
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"I know what I wanted this show
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