Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, May 09, 2007, Page 14, Image 14

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May 9, 2007
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G ro b a n S ets
P o r tla n d
D a te
Pop and classical singer Josh
Groban has announced an
upcoming concert in Portland
at the Rose Garden on Aug.22
at 7:30 p.m. Groban burst on
the international music scene
in 2001 with his self-titled
album and the smash hit “You
Raise Me Up. ’ Tickets are
available at all TicketsWest
outlets.
"Music
doesn't lie. If
there is
something to
be changed
in this world,
then it can
only happen
through
music."
Drumming brings the arts alive for local youth.
Percussion Extravaganza
The public will have the
A m ulticultural percussion
extravaganza will bring local chance to enjoy a sneak pre­
middle school students on stage view o f this ex trao rd in ary
in perform ance with world- event at a free open-air per­
class m usicians Obo Addy, formance at 5 p.m. on Thurs­
Portland Taiko, Catón Lyles, day, May 17 at the Discovery
Hakim M uhammad, and Brian C enter at South W aterfront,
0680 SW Bancroft.
Davis of Pink Martini fame.
Jimi Hendrix
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As a public radio
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station, KMHD 89.1
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FM strives to maintain genuine open and non-bureaucratic
access for the listening public.
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SMOKEHOUSE
Specializing in Smoltci) ¿Meats ó 'Ö'ÖQ
Beef • Pork • Lamb • Poultry • Seafood
lun ch $5.95. ‘ O inncr $ 9 .9 5 ¡ml up
Pork Rib. Brisket, Turkey, Chicken, Ox Tails & More
Beer and Wine Available
Open 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday thru Saturday
Blues
Fridays
4057
N. Interstate Ave.
503-493-9414
Jesus Walks,
Mom Talks
The mother of multi-award winning
and headline stealing rap star Kanye
West has written a book filled with
personal reflection and life lessons.
“Raising Kanye: Life Lessons From
The Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar" is
in bookstores now.
Dr. Donda West discusses her son’s
reputation as a mama’s boy and his
statements regarding George W. Bush's
lack of care for the black community
after Hurricane Katrina.
She was also recently in the news for
discussion of the rapper's pas, addiction
to pornography.
Kanye West won a Best Rap Song
Grammy Award for his hi, single "Jesus
Walks" in 2005.
A full afternoon concert fea­
turing all of the artists and
students will take place at 2
p.m. on Saturday, May 19 in
the Jefferson High School bas­
ketball gym.
The events are free and open
to the public.