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For more information call 503-22.3-1321 or visit japanesegardens.com. -- On W ednesday Oct. 18, at 5:30 p.m., the matriarch of Portland's blues scene takes the Portland Arts Museum stage. Admission is $5 members and $8 non-members. Tickets available in advance bycalling503-226-0973. Call to A rtists - Local artists are encouraged to show off their talent by becoming a Portland Open Studios Artist. Each year, 96 artists are chosen from the metro area to open their studios and become part of an exciting regional art event. Visit portlandopenstudios.com for more information. Art: Up Close and Personal - Witness T rip pin ’ through Tow n - Take a trip through time to find the hottest poetry, hip-hopand soul influencing Portland on Wednesdays at the Ohm. $7 cover. .31 N. W. First Ave. firsthand the ar Linda Hornbuckle tistic pro cess during the annual Portland Open Studios, fea turing nearly KM) artists at work in their own spaces making sculpture, paintings, prints, drawings, pottery, jewelry, fabrics, glass and photographs. Artists with studios east of the Willamette will participate Saturday and Sun day.(kt.2I and22from K)a.in.to5p.m.Forsite information, visit poillandopenstudios.com or call 503-284-3131. & &■ o Breakfast Lunch Pottie training Snacks State certified Story time Toys Games Fun Arts and crafts And much more! Belly D ance C lasses — Caravan Studios offers classes in belly dance, African dance and more. Visit www.gypsycaravan.us. .Musical Story T im es for Kids - The Oregon Symphony and Multnomah County Libraries team up to launch the fifth season of musical events. Symphony musicians wi II be performing music-related stories on Saturdays, starting Nov.4 at 11:00a.m. The free story times will be followed by the opportunity for kids to play the musical instruments themselves. Harvest Festival — The annual Lents Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 2p.m.to6p.m.at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 4244 S.F.9I Ave,. Free food, fellowshipandchildren's activities arc available. For more information contact amici«1 rosecdc.org. Tim e to,lam --Jam Night, Portland'sever-popularcomedy and variety show isat 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. H orror T heater «IT A lberta — The sketch comedy troupe turned theater Regina’s ChildHaven Learning Center Ages 2 mos-12 years Educational learning company. The Tragedies, presents the horror ‘Le Grand G uignol' through the month of October at 'The Little Church' on Northeast 23rd and Sumner off Alberta Street. Realistic special effects take place in the intimate setting of a deconsecrated church. Tickets available online at thetragedies.com or by cal ling 503-367-2100. H ip-hop Dance C lasses — Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation is hosting family friendly hip-hop dance classes for ages 5 to 18. Various lessons teach rhythm, technique, coordination, agility, combinations and teamwork through urban dance moves. For more information, call 36(4696-8236. Gospel M usic Extravaganza — The Portland For more information please call Mrs. Regina Dennis (5 0 3 ) 2 8 2 -3 1 5 4 3725 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland OR 97227 MARTIN CLEANING SERVICE f i CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Residential & Commercial Service CARPET CLEANING 2 CLEANING AREAS OR MORE PRE-SPRA Y TRAFFIC AREAS INCLUDES 1 SMALL HALL 1 CLEANING AREA PRE-SPRA Y TRAFFIC AREA (HALL EXTRA CHARGE) STAIRS (with other service) $25.00 Each Area $35.00 Vancouver Chapter of Gospel Music Workshop of America is celebrating its I Ith year anniver sary with a series of workshops and concert at Maranatha Church of God in northeast Portland, featuring composer Steven Roberts. The greater local community is invited to participate in all of the activities, beginning Thursday. Oct. 19. con cluding with an awesome free community con cert on Saturday. Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. For more S te p h e n Roberts information, call Pat Howard at 503 288-8342. Pearl Thomas at 503 880-3749 or Dorothy Davis at 503 407-7222. Human Rights on Film - The Northwest Film Center Presents Human Rights on Film, continuing through Nov. 9. Nine 111ms arc featured that deepen awareness to the values of dignity, equality and justice as filmmakers tell universal stories of human struggle, sacrifice and triumph. For titles and show times, visit nwt1lm.org. Em erging Leaders: Sisters in Action - Sisters in Action for Power hold their annual celebration, Friday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at King Elementary. Amara Perez, w ill pass the executive director's torch to Terenie Faison. There will be food, raffle prizes and lots of fun. OM SI Presents: Black Holes — A (light simulator $1.50 Each Additional Services • AREA A ORIENTAL RUG CLEANING • AUTO / BOAT/ RV CLEANING • DEODORIZING & PET ODOR TREA TMENT • SPO TS STAIN REMOVAL SERVICE • SCOTCHGUARD PROTECTION UPHOLSTERY CLEANING S O FA ----------------------- $69.00 LOVESEAT ------------- $49.00 SECTIONAL ------------ $99.00 CHAIR OR RECLINER $35.00 THROW PILLOWS — - $5.00 COUPON SPECIAL ANY 3 CLEANING AREAS PLUS HALL A SOFA OR HALL, LOVESEAT A CHAIR _______ $135.00_______ CALL FOR APPOINTMENT: (503) 281-3949 ‘ R a g tim e’ E pie S to ry o f Struggle — Lakewood The atre Co. presents "Ragtime: The Musical,” an epic story of struggle, dignity, honor and acceptance in segregated America at the turn of the 20th century. The fictional lives of three very different American families become dramatically intertwined with real-life his torical figures and events. Per formances continue through Oct. 29 at Lakewood Center ^ t i m e : The M usical fortlie Arts, 368 S. State St. in Lake Oswego. For more information, call 503-635-3901 orvisitwww.lakewood-eenter.org. Radical Girl — Wednesday Oct. 18,7:30p.m., Alix Dobkin. folk singer, political activist, educator, and writer will be reading from her memoirs at In Other Words, W omen's Books and Resources on Northeast Killingsworth Street. That same evening, she will perform at Mississippi Pizza at 9 p.m. transforms real scientific data about black holes into stunning visualizations in OM SI's new planetarium show “Black holes: The Other Side of Infinity." For more in formation. eal 150.3-797-41 X M) or v i si t oms i .edu. M idw ivesand N urses'- Book Review - Learn about the Autum n Leaves at the Japanese Garden - The Japanese Garden at Washington Park presents au tumn leaves bonsai presentations through Nov. 15. Black H oles at OMSI The exhibit is free with the $8 admission to the The Blue Monk in association with KMHD 89.1FM presents legendary jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader, Master drum workshop to be announced— listen to KMHD for details «tí R ashied A li ! October 20th & 21st, ‘06 The Blue Monk 3341 SE Belmont, Portland/OR $25.00—doors open at 8:30pm/shows at 9:00pm Tickets on sale at all Tickets West Outlets For information call: 503.491.7271 or 503.595.0575 history of wom en's reproductive healthcare in the U.S. on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 6:30p.m. during an autumn buffet, with vegetarian option at 6 p.m. at the Bread and Roses Center, 8 19 N. Killingsworth St. For more information, call Radical Women at 503-240-4462. ‘A Season for P eace’ — The Portland Gay M en's Chorus kicks off their 27th season with the theme of “A Season for Peace” with a "cabaret soiree" on Saturday, Oct. 2 1 at 8 p.m. in Kaul Auditorium at Reed College. The holiday concert “Goodwill to All" assembles music from various cultures and traditions to celebrate the holiday season with performances scheduled at Kaul Auditorium on Friday and Saturday Dec. 15 - 16 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. Holiday Ale Festival - The 11 th Annual Holiday Ale Festival will begin on Thursday, Nov. 30, and continue through Sunday, Dec. 3, at Pioneer Courthouse Square. 7 0 1 S.W. Sixth Ave. Complimentary sodas for minors and designated drivers. L ive M usic E very N igh t — Kick o ff your week with live jazz every Sunday at 9 p.m. at The Blue Monk (3 3 4 1 SE Belmont). Participate in a m ixed-m edia open mic night each M onday at the Baek-to- Back Café 1614 East Burnside). The Thorn City Improv, featuring members of O ldom inion, Qui vah. The Chosen and The Black Notes, perform at C onan's (3862 S.F. Hawthorne) every Tuesday at 10 p.m. Celebrate Hump Day at The Red Sea <:181 S. W. 3rd Ave) after work on Wednesdays, fro m 5 to 9 p.m. Inch toward the weekend at the Candlelight Room (2032 SW 5th Ave) with the Black Notes, perform ing each Thursday. Celebrate Friday with Mel Brown, who plays ja zz at Salty's on the Colum bia every Friday and Saturday, and Jim m y M a k ’s on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Round off your week with live Reggae on Fridays and Saturdays at M ontego Bay. ( 1239 S.W. Jefferson).