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to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 1290 AM/KKSL.
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Crimes of the Heart - Portland Community College
Theatre Arts opened their sixth season of theatrical
social satire with ‘Crimes of the Heart’ a feel good play
that exposes flaws and prejudices. The production
continues for 7:30 p.m.
performances from
Thursday, Nov. 17 to
Saturday, Nov. 19. For
more information, call
503-9774949.
on the Moon.” Through
the eyes of 12 astronauts,
viewers have the chance
to experience a virtual trip
to the moon via NASA
footage and live action
renditions. For more
information on tickets
and show times, call 503-
797-4640 or visit
www.omsi.edu/visit/
omnimax.
Interstate Firehouse -
A collaboration of three
women artists: Adriene
Cruz, Chisao Hata and
Lyndee Mah, presents
Hata Mah Cruz in
Multicultural Film
“Altar Stage,” an
Festival - Jefferson High
exhibit and performance
School hosts a free
full of visual imagery,
multicultural film festival
poetic text, singing and
every first Monday of the
movement. Show times
month through May from
Crimes of the Heart is playing at Portland Community College 6 to 8:30 p.m. on campus
are 7 p.m. on Sundays,
Nov. 20 and Nov. 27.
at 5210 Kerby Ave., Room D 12. “Rabbit in the
For more information, call 503-
Moon,” a Japanese film will be featured on
8234322.
Monday, Dec. 5. For more information, call J.
Doncan at 503-916-5180.
Vancouver Children’s Opera -
- Opening their fifth season of
Hip-hop Dance Classes - Vancouver-Clark Parks
opera with “The Magic Flute,"
and Recreation is hosting family friendly hip-hop
the Vancouver Children’s
dance classes for ages 5 to 18. Various lessons
Opera will host one perfor­
teach rhythm, technique, coordination, agility,
mance on Saturday, Nov. 19 at
combinations and teamwork through urban
7:30 p.m. at the auditorium on
dance moves. For more information, call 360-696-
5700 E. 18* St. in Vancouver.
Hata Mah Cruz in “Altar Stage’
8236.
Tickets are $ 12 general, $5
seniors and students and $25 for a family package.
Arm Wrestling Competition -- Shoe Gazer Arm Wresting
competition at Tiny’s Coffee 2033 N.E. Martin Luther
Disney on Ice - Disney/Pixar presents Finding Nemo, a
King Jr. Blvd. every Friday from 8-10 p.m. Both men and
brand new imaginative production by Disney on Ice. The
women are encouraged to attend.
show opens for Thanksgiving week at the Rose Garden,
starting on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. continuing
Trippin’ through Town - Take a trip through time to find
through Sunday, Nov. 27. For tickets and show times call
the hottest poetry, hip-hop and soul influencing Portland
Ticketmaster or 503-224-4400.
on Wednesdays at the Ohm. $7 cover. 31 N.W. First Ave.
Museum After Hours - Downtown’s Portland Art
Museum will be host to “Museum After Hours,” a series
of musical performances and social gatherings held every
Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. until Dec. 14.
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.
Norman Sylvester Band -- The Norman Sylvester Band
plays Tuesday, Nov 22 at 8 p.m. at the Tillicum in
Beaverton and at the Candlelight in Portland on Thurs­
day, Nov. 17 at 9:30 p.m. For more information and future
dates, visit www.normansylvester.com.
Tears of Joy T heatre - Puppetz vs. People, a hilarious
improvisational competition between a team of puppets
and a team of people, will be performed at Winningstad
Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway at 8 p.m. on both Friday,
Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26. The theater company also
presents Mark LaPierrea’s Cinderella on the same stage
on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, Nov. 27 at 2
p.m. and 4 p.m.
Moonwalking at OMSI - The Oregon Museum of
Science and Industry is currently featuring the larger
than life documentary “Magnificent Desolation: Walking
Walking on the Moon
Gypsy Classes - Caravan Studios offers classes in belly
dance, African dance and more. Visit
www.gypsycaravan.us.
Have a Ball - Kids will have a ball at OMSI’s new
Innovation Station by exploring the human side of
technology. For more information, visit www.omsi.edu.
Time to Jam - Jam Night, Portland’s ever-popular
comedy and 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. For
dinner reservations, call 503-286-2590.
Festival of Trees -- Celebrating 23 years of holiday
memories, the festival will feature 50 decorated Christmas
trees on display and over 100 unique holiday mini-trees,
wreaths centerpieces, gingerbread displays and more.
Also live entertainment, photos with Santa and more, on
Friday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For
more information, call 503-215-6433.
New Year’s Eve with Pink M artini - Celebrate New
Year’s Eve with Pink Martini with members of the Harvey
Rosencrantz Orchestra, plus special guest Jimmy Scott,
the Jazz Expressions and the Lions of Batucada on
Saturday, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. and at 10:30 p.m. at the
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. For more information, call
503-249-0808.
O ngoing and Upcoming M usic — The Blue Monk on
Belmont plays live jazz every Sunday night at 9 p.m. For
a schedule, visit www.thebluemonk.com. • Thorn City
Improv, featuring members of Oldominion, Qui vah, 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 Tuesdays and
Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays at Salty’s on the
Columbia • A Community Unity Breakfast 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 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.tn. Wednesdays •
Don’t miss Reggae Thursdays at Savannah’s at First
Thursday celebrations at 8 p.m • DJ OGONE spins R&B
at Savannah’s on Fridays • Savannah’s Restaurant
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 »Chicago Style Steppin is from 6:30 to7:30p.m
• Fridays at Matt Dishman Community Center and Sun­
days from 7 to 11 p.m. at Flirts Holiday Inn Airport • DJ
Vance spins on Saturdays at Bookies Sports Lounge on
North Lombard and Albina; no cover before 10 p.m.