FOCUS page C2 Ongoing and Upcoming Music The Blue Monk on Belmont plays live jazz every Sunday night at 9 p.m. For schedule info visit www.thebluemonk.com. Thom City Improv, featuring members of Oldominion, Qui vah. The Chosen and The Black Notes perform every Tuesday at 10 p.m. at Conan' sat 3862 SE Hawthorne. Interstate Bar and Grill has ma­ ture live music at 4234 N. Inter­ state. The Black Notes play Thursdays at the Candlelight Room. Mel Brown plays jazz at Jimmy Maks on Tuesdays and Thurs­ days and Fridays and Saturdays at Salty’s on the Columbia. A Community Unity Breakfast is held every third Thursday at SEI at 7:30a.m. Skip Elliott Bowman Jazz Trio plays Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Hannah Bea’s, on north­ east MLK Jr. Blvd. and Shaver. R&B and live funk bands per­ form weekends at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. After work, stop by The Red Sea, 381S-W ^"1 Ave. from 5 to 9 p.m. W ednesdays. A p ril 6, 2005 j'n ® * ''^ o r t l a n b © b s e r U e r Black and White Tour — 1N M EN T Kids Choir — The No Kidding Choir will perform a culturally diverse medley on April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Augustana Lutheran Church at 2710 N.E. 14th Ave. This is a benefit that will feature a silent auction. For more information, call 503-280-9034. Art and Sell — The 15th annual Art and Sell will feature the work of more than 100 artists and benefiting Portland’s Buckman and da Vinci arts magnet schools. The event will be held on Friday, April 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Buckman Elementary School at 320 S.E. 16°' Ave. Admission is $5 per person on Friday and free on Saturday. For more information, visit www.buckmanelementary.org/artsale. Art works by Mark Perry will be featured in his “Black and White Tour” on April 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at City Hall, Room 220. Multicultural and Interfaith Fair — The Cultural Diversity Program of the City of Bellevue Community College invites you to the Multicultural and Interfaith Fair. This even will take place on April 9lh from 10-5p.m. This event is free and for the whole family. Jesus Christ Superstar — The vibrant musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar” will be performed at Gresham Little Theatre on April 15,1 6 ,1 7 ,2 2 ,2 3 , and 24 and at the Scarlett Ballroom, 7 0 0 N.E. Dekum on April 29, 30 and May 1 ,6 ,7 and 8. Friday and Saturday showings are at 8 p.m. and Sundays are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $ 15 adults, $8 under 18. For more information, visit www.radianttheatre.org. free but donations can be made toward Zimfest 2005. Your story, Our story— H aram bee C entre’s at Portland State U niversity annual cultural celebration and fundraiser on Tuesday April 19lh at 5:30 pm. T here will be a silent auction and a banquet featuring an authentic Kenyan meal. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for students. For inform ation and reservations please call 503-710-8264 May Day Affair— Fox Chase in coordination with the Concordia Neighborhood Association is sponsoring A May Day Affair: Celebrating healthy living. This event is on May 1“ from 2- 6p.m and all Fox Chase business will be involved. For more information contact Tony Guentes at 971 -570-6930. This event is free and open to the public. • Laugh Factory — Comedy returns every second Wednesday o f the month at the upscale Bacchus Restaurant, thanks to EEI International. Mississippi Art Walk — Mississippi Avenue will be debuting the monthly Second Thursday Art Walk on April 14 at 5 p.m. with participating businesses along North Mississippi Avenue between Skidmore and Fremont Streets. Marimba Recital — The IO"1 annual Marimba Recital by the students of MyLinda King will take Jesus Christ Superstar’ opens soon Tlippin' through Town — Take a trip through place on Saturday, April 16 at 12:30 p.m. and will time to find the hottest poetry, hip hop and soul influencing Portland continue until 5:30 p.m. at the Evangel Baptist Church at 2830 NE on Wednesdays at the Ohm. $7 cover. 31 N.W. First Ave. Flanders St. Light food and beverages, potluck style. Admission is On the Radio — Groove to soul and hip hop with Kevin Berry from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at 90.7 FM/KBOO. Check out the Community Potpourri talk show from 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at 1480 AM/KBMS. Count your blessings with Melodies from PRESEN TS Heaven from 6 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 1290 AM/ KKSL. Tune in to African American Health Radio Wednesday nights on 1290AM/KKSL. The 47th Annual IBQMV FASHION FAIR Local Artists Featured at Abbey Café — The Abbey Café, 441 N. Killingsworth St., invites musicians to sell their CDs and perform on Friday s and Saturdays. For more information, call 503-286-4847. 2004/2005 Sponsored by The Portland Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Gypsy Classes — Caravan Studios offers classes in belly dance, African dance and more. Visit www.gypsycaravan.us. Benefits Links Educational/Scholarshlp Fund Make Art on Alberta — Make art and enjoy art on Alberta through Portland Community College. A variety of classes from art making to art appreciation are available. For more information, call 503-731 -6622. Friday, April 15, 8 p.m. Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon TICKET PRICE: $45.00 General Admission $75.00 Patron Have a Ball — Kids will have a ball at O M SI’s new Innovation Station by exploring the human side of technology. For more information.visitwww.omsi.edu. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Geneva's Shear Perfection One Stop Record Shop 5601 NEM .LK. Jr. Blvd 1615 NE Killlngsworth 503-285-1159 503 284-2435 Tondalayera Designers Salon Reflections Coffeehouse 5401 NE Cully Blvd. 446 NE Killlngsworth 503 288 4 0 7 0 503 284-0712 Amusement At Oaks Park — Celebrating 99 years of fun. Oaks Park in southeast Portland offers rides, picnic grounds, roller-skating and family games in the shade o f 100-year-old oak trees on the banks of the Willamette River. Rides and roller-skating are open daily. Time to Jam — Equilibrium Salon, 4 410 N.E. Gllsan 503-234-2414 Me Rae's on 42**. 5852 N.E. 42"* Domonlque's Hair Salon 503-287 5258 222 N. Killlngsworth. 503-285-3758 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: 503-638-7139 or from any Links Member 503-245-5156 503-281-3446 Ticket prices Include 1 year subscription to EBONY or 6-month subscription to JET www.ebonyfashlonfalr.com Jam Night, Portland’s ever-popular comedy/variety show, is at Christian Performing Arts Center. 8131 N. Denver Ave. Shows continue every Friday Night starting at 9 p.m. with dinner by Mondemaj Catering next door to the show at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dinner is $ 13 and tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12. For dinner reservations, call 503-286-2590. For information about the show, call 503-735-4184 or visit www.jam-night.com.