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FOCUS page C2 August 17, 2005 in ^ '^ ß o r t la n b (© bseruer Friends Clash in ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’ Romany Malco, best known for his title role in V H -l’s Too Legit and Steve Carell, recognized most for his sidesplitting appearances on Com edy Central’s The Daily Show star in the new comedy, the “40-Year-Old Virgin,” opening Friday in area the aters. Malco plays theasweet guy virgin named Andy and Carell plays his sex- crazed buddy, Jay. The picture charts one guy’s od yssey from never-done-it to been- there-done-that as he follows disas trous, but well-meaning advice, en dures oh-so-close escapades and al most gives up in search of the one chance that will satisfy his long-de layed gratification. Malcoenjoyed working with Carell in his first lead role. “Jay is the biggest player in the film," he said. “He is constantly run ning around sleeping with all these women without ever making a real, quality connection with anyone. He’s the sexual antithesis of Andy, who turns out to be the normal one of the bunch. 1 was really drawn to the fact Jay, played by R om any Malco (right) gives pal Andy, played by S te v e Carrell so m e inside tips that Jay actually learns his own life for getting so m e action in th e com edy, th e 40-Year-0ld Virgin. lessons along with Andy." James Brown- It’s worth the three-hour drive to see the Godfather o f Soul and the Hardest Working Man in Show Business. Mr. Brown will be per- fo rm in g T u e sd a y , H K Aug 23at6:30p.m.at the I.es Schwab Am- phitheater in Bend. The concert is for all ages. Ttickets rang- ,ng from $35-75 are **■*• * 1 J a m es Brown available at www.ticketmaster.com. Karla Bonoff- The singer/ songwriter will take the Oregon Zoo SummerCon- cert stage on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Having lent her lyrics to Linda Rondstadt, B onnie R aitt and Kar,aB onoff Wynonna Judd, Bonoff is attributed as being a pivotal influence for many of today’s female singer’ s/songwriters. For m ore info rm atio n visit w w w .ore gonzoo.org Small City Big Hip-hop- It’s the debut of Portland’s hip-hop story at the Hollywood Theater on Saturday Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Radio talk show host and Hip-hop enthusiast Opio Sokoni intelligently documents the different elements of Hip-hop in his first independent film. There will be special appearances by Dj OG One, Pas tor W.G. Hardy and the Lifesavas. To re serve seating call the Hollywood Theater at 503-493-1128or503-335-9305. A ttention Y oung D ancers- Allstate Insur ance is sponsoring a production of Swan Lake later this fall. As a part of the prepara tion for its performance, the Moscow Ballet is looking to incorporate a number of children in its performances. For in formation please call Kimberly Pep p er at 4 2 5 -4 8 9 -2 2 8 9 or em ail kpepp@ allstate.com. A rm W restling C om petition- Shoe Gazer Arm Wresting competition at Tiny’sCoffee, 2033 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., every Friday from 8-10 p.m. Both men and women are encouraged to attend. Six to S u n se t C o n c e rts- The City of V ancouver proudly presents a w eekly evening concert series each Thursday until the end of August. Discovery M useum — The World Forestry Center recently opened its doors to a new S H IM 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 of Oldominion, Quivah, The Chosen and The Black Notes perform every Tuesday at 10p.m. atConan s at 3862 SE Hawthorne. Interstate Bar and Grill has mature 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 Break fast is held every third Thursday at SEI at 7:30 a.m. Skip Elliott 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 per form 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. Discovery Museum, featuringexciting, inter active exhibits on forestry. Visitors have a chance to go on a white water raft ride without getting wet, smoke jum p into a wildfire without getting singed and stroll across a 20-foot high tree top canopy walk. For more information, visit www.worldforestry.org. 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/ Sponge Bob at the Zoo - Now through Labor D ay, the O reg o n Z oo w ill p re se n t Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob Square Pants- the thri 11 ride. The cost is $4.50 i n addition too admission. For more information call 503- 226-1561 or visit www.oregonzoo.org Have a Ball - Kids will have a ball at OM SI’s new Innovation Station by exploring the human side o f technology. For more infor mation, visit www.omsi.edu. I ,augh Factory - Comedy returns every sec ond W ednesday of the month at the upscale Bacchus Restaurant, thanks to EEI Interna tional. T rip p in ' through Town - Take a trip through time to find the hottest poetry, hip-hop and soul influencing Portland on Wednesdays at the Ohm. $7 cover. 31 N.W. First Ave. O n the R adio - Groove to soul and hip-hop with Kevin Berry from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at 90.7 FM/KBOO. Check out the Commu nity Potpourri talk show from 7 to 8 a.m. Mondavs, Wednesday and Fridays at 1480 KKSL. G ypsy Classes - Caravan Studios offers classes in belly dance, African dance and more. Visit www.gypsycaravan.us. A m usem ent At O aks P a rk - Oaks Park in southeast Portland offers rides, picnic grounds, 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. Tim e to .Jam - Jam Night, Portland’s ever- popularcomedy and variety show isa,C hris tian 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 : __________ ___ „ ,.„n sn-j.TUA-OSon j
