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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
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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
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