Ihr IJ n r th m ö (O hseruer pageC2 May 9, 2007 IMIIHISHISI 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 <mhd Z"S As a public radio K3L ia i station, KMHD 89.1 «----«1 FM strives to maintain genuine open and non-bureaucratic access for the listening public. 'L I - J . Í C Í O U S 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.