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Ballet Features
Award-Winning
Choreographer
The School of Oregon Ballet
Theater will perform “Road to the
Yellow Carnival,” the ballet cho­
reographed by the renowned
African-American dancer Rob­
ert Henry Johnson on Tuesday,
May 24 and Wednesday, May 25
at the Newmark Theater. Both
shows are at 7:30 p.m.
Johnson owns a dance com­
pany titled after himself in San
Francisco. That’s where the met
OBT Artistic Director Christo­
pher School and OBT School
Director Damara Bennett.
Johnson’s choreography has
been presented internationally
and h e's won many awards, in­
cluding the 2001 Bay Area Critics
Award for Best Choreography of
the Year.
There will also be perfor­
mances during the day for chil­
dren in elementary through high
schools. For more information
on the performances, call 503-
228-5538.
Send calendar announcements
to news@ portlandobserver.com
May 11.2005
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F iddle-L evity- A free performance by David
I M l tlA J S H I S I
Klinkenberg, one of the country’s most accom ­
plished violists and fiddle masters, takes place on Thurs
day. May 19 at 7 p.m. at Memorial Coliseum. Doors open at 6
p.m. Donations will benefit North­
west Medical Teams.
GLIDE
Laugh Factory - Comedy returns
every second W ednesday of the
month at the upscale Bacchus
Restaurant.
southeast Portland offers rides, picnic grounds,
71 .....roller-skating and family games in the shade of 100
year-old oak trees on the banks of the Willamette River.
Rides and roller-skating are open daily.
T im e to Jam - Jam Night, Portland’s ever-popular comedy and variety
show is at Christian Performing Arts Center, 8131 N. Denver Ave. every
Friday at 9 p.m. with dinner by Mondemaj Catering next door at 6:30 and
7:30p.m. For dinner reservations, call 503-286-2590. For information about
the show, call 503-735-4184 or visit www.jam-night.com.
T rip pin ’ through Tow n - Take a
trip through time to find the hot­
test poetry, hip hop and soul in­
fluencing Portland on Wednes­
days at the Ohm. $7 cover. 31 ___
N.W. First Ave.
David Klinkenberg
O n 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 Fridaysat 1480 AM/
KBMS. Count your blessings with Melodies from Heaven from 6 to 10
p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 1290 AM/KKSL. Tune in to African
American Health Radio Wednesday nights on 1290 AM/KKSL.
G ypsy Classes - Caravan Studios offers classes in belly dance, African
dance and more. Visit www.gypsycaravan.us.
M ake A rt on A lberta - Make art andenjoy art on Alberta through Portland
Community College. A variety ofclasses from art making to art apprecia­
tion are available. For more information, call 503-731 -6622.
H ave 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, visit
www.omsi.edu.
A m usem ent A t O aks P a rk - Celebrating 99 years of fun. Oaks Park in
Wetlands
“"‘‘Wildlife
Grand opening adventure exploring
the wilds of Smith and Bybee Wetlands
Natural Area
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 15
Take 1-5 to exit 307 Go west on North Marine Drive for 2 miles
to event parking. The event also is accessible via the 40-Mile Loop
Trail, 2 miles west of the MAX Expo Center stop Bicycle corral
provided. Leave pets at home.
What's wild
about it?
Free guided kayaking,
equipment provided
Painted turtle viewing and
spring bird watching
Wildlife-friendly outdoor
art tours
Two group bike rides to
the event
Nature games and
activities for all ages
Free turtle-shaped cookies
Enjoy Nature
in Neighborhoods
www.metro-region.org/parks
Visit the Metro web site for event information and details about
the Peninsula Crossing Family Fun Pedal and the Bluff Ride
Event partners: eNRG Kayaking, Weir's Cydery
and Metro
M ETRO
Mel Brown (left) and Ron S te e n
Ongoing and Upcoming Music
• The Blue Monk on Belmont plays live jazz every Sunday night at 9 p.m.
For a schedule, visit www.thebluemonk.com.
• Thom City Improv, featuring members o f Oldominion, Quivah, The
Chosen and The Black Notes perform every Tuesday at 10 p.m. at
Conan’s at 3862 SE Hawthorne.
• Interstate Bar and Grill has mature live music at 4234 N. Interstate.
The Black Notes play Thursdays at the Candlelight Room.
• Mel Brown plays jazz at Jimmy Maks on T uesdays and Thursdays and
Fridays and Saturdays at Salty’s on the Columbia.
• A Community Unity B reakfasteverythirdThursdayatSEIat7:30a.m .
• SkipElliott Bowman Jazz Trio plays Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at
Hannah Bea’s, on northeast MLK Jr. Blvd. and Shaver.
• R&B and live funk bands perform weekends at the Interstate Firehouse
Cultural Center.
• After work, stop by The Red Sea, 381 S.W. 3rd Ave. from 5 to 9 p.m.
W ednesdays.
• Don’t miss Reggae Thursdays at Savannah’s at First Thursday
celebrations at 8 p.m.
• DJ OG ONE spins R&B at Savannah’s on Fridays. Savannah’s Restau­
rant welcomes Ron Steen Jam Session Sundays at 8:30 p.m.
• Live Reggae Fridays and Saturdays at Montego Bay, 1239 S.W.
Jefferson.
• Politics and Poetry is every first and third Thursday at AJ Java s
Internet Café from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
‘Harlem Girl Lost’
Walks the Ghetto
• Silver Jones was born to a heroin-addicted
prostitute that only wanted her daughter to
grow up with m orals and aspirations. Silver’s
m other Jesse taught her the rules early on i n life
and even after her m other succum bed to streets
: E. Blue
o f Harlem, the rules stuck.
A uthor o f “H arlem Girl Lost,” Treasure E.
Blue knows the streets o f Harlem and the good the bad and the ugly
o f drug addiction all too well. Retiring from “the gam e" at the age of
16, Blue becam e one o f the youngest people to receive the G.E.D. in
New York State.