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<ri’1‘ I J o r t l a u h Page B2 *«*' ' I r*tt* (O h s e ru e r |uly 13. 2005 Focus 1 CT0P e«FF < MtMFarT 4 n o ME N A H U N LUTHER KING JR BL*D(| PORTLAND. OR. «7211 M tto t G angsta Rapper Changes Time (5 0 3 ) 2 8 7 -4 1 3 4 IM now wc are SERVIN« P O W M - best PASTRIES $ 1 .2 5 OUR OCUCIOUS BREAKFAST SANDWICH ONLY » 1 .50 2 BLOCKS SOUTH OE ALBERT A ON M IK ___ hr in M funny? cv !«• O> Œ O § (Q I l i sketch im p r o v com edy c „ «- rt r- dance Jazz fu n k I « 9 : 0 0 p m e v e r y fr id a y - $ 7 “A series of vibrations. What does it matter, the source of the catalyst?” Wayne Shorter “89.1 * A substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected... In light o f grow ing violence w ithin the hip-hop w orld, and the pointless deaths o f m ajor rap stars Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G ., Jam M aster Jay and o th ers, Future A ustin, an under g ro u n d rap sta r, has had an epiphany. The C alifornia-based rapper has created a new m ovem ent and hopes that through his music and upcom ing feature film that he can make rap positive for everyone to listen to. "O ur kids are listening to this on a daily basis,” says the ex g a n g sta rapper and fath er o f three. “My little girl w anted to listen to my last album and it was not som ething I wanted her to Hair Styling Answers From professional to sassy, from conserva tive to risque, a w om an's overall look is largely dictated by her hair style. "G etting com fort able with an at-home relaxer is your first step to hair styling free d o m ,” say s salo n owner James Adams. Even though using a relaxer requires more effort and thought than just shampooing and conditioning, many women turn to at-home relaxers as it saves times, money and is more convenient. But they worry about damage and the difficulty o f maintaining healthy hair. “It’s important for women to feel confident that the at-home products they choose will not damage their hair,” Adams said. To take all the guesswork out of relaxing at home, she recommends Clairol Gentle Treat ment because it is a conditioning no-lye crème relaxer that has natural ingredients and two conditioning agents that protect your hair from damage, dryness and dullness. “If you follow exactly the directions in the at- home kit. you can actually relax with your relaxer and be confident that the results will be beauti fully straightened hair,” Adams said. (AP) - “The Color Purple,” a m u sical v e rsio n o f A lice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, is coming to Broadway. W alker’s book has been adapted by Marsha Norman, author o f ‘“ night, M other,” while the score is by Brenda R ussell, A llee W illis and Stephen Bray. “The Color Purple” will be directed by Gary Griffin, a Chi LaChanze cago-based director best known for his spare, small-scale productions of musicals such as “My Fair Lady” and “Pa cific O v ertu res.” The cast headed by (FORMERLYCHUCK HINTON’S) Catering & Take-Out O ur S pecialty : LaChanze, Felicia P. Fields, Adriane Lenox and Saycon Sengbloh. "The Color Purple” is told through the eyes o f Celie, a timid young Southern woman who is raped by her father, gives birth to two children and suffers years of cruelty married to an abusive man. Whoopi Goldberg played Celie in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 screen ver sion, which also featured Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover. The musical received its world premiere in At lanta in September 2004 at the Alliance Theatre. L o n g R o a d to F r e e d o m T old The Way It Was liw II W»s In 1852, several black families joined a wagon train bound for what they thought would be a better life, but their destination brought only blistering work and hardship. In his new book “The Way It Was: How It W as,” Elw ood W are shares his family’s painful history of life on a Southern cotton plantation. c - B tion, what’s your function? If so, come reminiscence at the zoo for a live performance o f the 1970’s musical educational announcements that made you sing and learn. The live performances will start at Washington Park on July 14-19 and will come to the East side to perform at MT. Tabor Park on July 21 -24. This event is part of the Portland Parks and Recreation SummerConcert Series for more information visit www.parks.ci.portland.or.us. RIB EXPRESS IM A X Debuts ‘ Chocolate F acto ry’ - For the first time in its 13-year history, the OMNIMAX Dome Theatre at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) will join the ranks of movie theaters across the nation, when the first-run Hollywood film ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ opens on Friday, July 15. The film is a remake of the classic story of five lucky children who draw golden tickets from Wonka chocolate bars and win a guided tour of the legendary candy-making facility from Willy Wonka, played by Johnny Depp. Imani Winds • Sandwiches • Salads CATERING ALL EVENTS HOURS 11 a m - 8 pm Sunday 1 la m -9 pm Monday Tuesday closed 11 am -9 pm Wed-Thurs 11 am - 10 pm Fri. & Sat. NEW! C athedral P ark Jazz Festival- Come celebrate the 25th year anniversary in St. Johns to hear some great jazz music. Festival starts Friday July 15 from 6 to lOp.m and continues Saturday and Sunday from noon until 8 p.m. The festival takes place in the majestic natural setting of Cathedral Park beneath the historic St. Johns Bridge. This festival is a free event that provides a very diverse audience the opportunity to enjoy jazz. For more information visit www.cpjazz.com. I f yo u w a n t th e la te s t in s tr e e t w ear, re p re s e n tin g P - O , H ip H o p , N e w s and P o e try check o u t Try our new healthy & vegetarian menu items * * * N ew L ocation * * * 5 4 1 0 N.E. 33 rd 5 0 3 -2 8 8 -3 8 3 6 I I I I ■ I I I I ■ I ■ I I I I N -E -P -s ty le .c o m A L im ite d E d itio n H e a d w e a r & Shirts. For m ore in fo rm a tio n go to: The Rock ‘N* Soul Two Dollar Bill In Funk We Trust This Bill Good For$2™ OFT Regular Priced CD Over $10°° (NOT GOOD W ITH OTHER OFFERS OR ON RED TAGGED MERCHANDISE) Ware tells the plight of his ances tors and other families with a simple style that goes straight to the heart. Throughout "The Way It Was,” he shifts between viewpoints for an interesting read. Ware found work in a factory, and began “The Way It W as,” his first book, in 1984. Im a n i W inds Showcase — Portland welcomes Imani W inds once again as a part of the Chamber Music Northwest Concert Series in a free concert on Friday, July 15lh from noon to 1p.m. at the Oregon Historical Society, downtown. Come and enjoy a blend of classical and jazz music to push the boundaries of a traditional quintet. R eal H ickory S moked B ar -B-Q • C hicken • P ork Ribs • Beef Ribs Future Austin ‘The Color Purple’ on Broadway School House R ock- Rememberconjunction f i i n C A N N O N 'S hear. That was a m ajor revelation in my life and 1 im m ediately de cided to turn my music around.” The K illG angstaR ap.com CD has no profanity or explicit lyrics and features a wide range o f m u sical production from legendary funk bandleader G eorge C linton to Z aytoven, one o f H ip-H ops hot young producers. Offer Good Thru 8/13/05 K 2 • 2 Locations: East Portland 5 0 3 -2 3 ,-8 9 2 6 • NW Portland 50 3-2 4 8 -0 1 6 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I N-E-P-sty le.com G im m e T he M ik e - KGW is holding an open audition for singers to compete on Gimme the Mike! Auditions will be held on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday July 17, 9am to 6pm at Lloyd Center. Contestants must be 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, and be a resident of Oregon or Southwest Washington. If chosen to be on the program, you will not be paid, but the ultimate winner will receive a two year lease on a brand new Ford Escape. Go to kgw.com to download complete rules and regulations. Six to Sunset Concerts- The City of Vancouver proudly presents a weekly evening concert series. Each Thursday until the end of August _______________________________ there will be diverse genre's for the community to enjoy. Check HOSTED BY THERA-PARTY: out their website for weekly list ings. www.cityofvancouver.us ( ;i D iscovery M useum - The World Forestry Center recently opened its doors to a new Discovery M u seum, featuring exciting, interac W O M E N O N L Y 21 & O V E R tive exhibits on forestry. Visitors , • Pampering Session have a chance to go on a white water raft ride without getting wet, • Catered Dinner smoke jum p into a wildfire without • Massage Therapy (pool side) getting singed and stroll across a • M idnight Shopping 20-foot high tree top canopy walk. • Girl Talk F o r m ore in fo rm a tio n , v isit • Breakfast (for persons who stay over night) www.worldforestry.org. it Relaxation & Rejuvenation Soeial July 23, 2005 $40.00 Per Person Room charged separately Limited Space Available Make Your Reservation Today Contact Thera-Party (503) 522-0507 C O U N T R Y IN N & S U IT E S Located near PD X airport 7025 N E Alderwood Rd. FREE G IF T 4 Sponge Boh a t the Zoo - Now through Labor Day, the Oregon Zoo will present N ickelodeon’s SpongeB ob S quarePants - the thrill ride. The cost is $4.50 in addi tion too admission. For more infor mation call 503-226-1561 or visit www.oregonzoo.org L augh Factory - Comedy returns every second W ednesday of the month at the upscale Bacchus Res taurant, thanks to EE, Interna-
