Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (May 16, 2007)
M aj/16, 2007 page C3 Rappin’ fora Reason Concert promotes youth advocacy in Africa The Dead Prez will be in Portland rappin' for a reason as part of the African Youth Initiative Network. The socially conscious duo will per form Saturday, May 26 at the Wonder Ball room, 128 N.E. Russell St. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the concert scheduled for 8 p.m. Proceeds and other fundraising efforts will pay for the shipment of computers to the Afri can countries of Rwanda and Burundi. The youth network is a partnering program of Global Family Network, which was founded earlier this year by Portlander's Mic Crenshaw and Morgan Delany. The organization has al ready received a computer grant from Fee Intercultural Fun - Wednes day, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m..the Center for Intercultural Or ganizing will host a ‘funny-raiser’ at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340 N. Inter state Ave. The event includes a reception, silent auction, film screening and various comedians. Tick ets are $25. Call 503-287-41 17. M ississippi Studios - Portland's genteel gentlemen of world chamber music, 3 Leg Torso, will perform with special guest Buoy LaRue for two shows at Mississippi Studios. 3939 N. Mississippi Ave., on Saturday, May 26 at 7 p.m. and 10p.m. Admission is $ 15 for patrons 2 1 and over. C om m unity D ance Party - Dance yourself ecstatic with the African Marimba band Wood Vibrations, playing Saturday, May I9from 8to 11 p.m.at Hipbone Studios, 1847 E. Burnside, Suite 104. The ensemble plays for the sheer joy of the music. Their first love is the traditional Shona-slyle marimba music o f Zimba bwe, but they also play songs from other parts of the world. Disability Festival - Friday. May 18 through Sunday, May 20th. the Central Lutheran Church, 1820 N.E. 2 1 Ave., hosts a festival of workshops; bringing to- Geek and laptops from CTL. D eadJ’re/ have become known for their hard hitting style and political active lyrics, focusing on racism, critical pedagogy, religion, activism against governmental hypocrisy and corporate control over the media, especially hip-hop record labels. The benefit concert will also showcase other Portland rap acts including Cool N ut/and Hungry Mob. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information or how to donate to the cause, visit globalfam.org. Dead Prez is an under ground hip hop duo of alternative rappers Stic.Man and M -l. I X 441 I gether dancers and perfor mance artist to celebrate the lives of people with disabilities. Call 503-522-5218 for more details and accommodations. I ,atin Dance M asters - Portland's premier Latin dance m asters thrill Milagro Theatre audi ences with Viva Baile! — the sensuous m oves and passionate music of tango and flam enco, through Sunday, May 27 at Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St. Tick ets are available online at milagro.org or by call ing 503-236-7253. G rease, The Reunion — After a sold-out run. the Geezers and Old Ladies, um. Greasers and Pink Ladies are back. The Stumptown Stages production of Grease, featuring Margie Boule and Corey Brunish. returns to the stage, at the World Trade Center Theatre through June 30. Tickets are $27 for general admission and are available online at stumptownstages.com. C lifford the Big Red Dog - Friday. May 18. at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 19,at 11:30a.m. and.3:30p.m., will be embarking on a big oversized musical adventure, at the Rose Quarter- Theater of the Clouds. Tickets available at the Rose Quarter Box Office and Safeway ticket outlets. O pen M ic Night — Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m Proper Eats Market and Café, 8638 N. Lombard St hosts open mic night. G U A R D IN O G ALLER Y NEXT SHOW In the Main Callery: Andy Paiko blown glass sculptures Smith Eliot Photo-based acrylic lifts In the Feature Area: Craig Leaper kiln formed glass Darlene Pucillo oil paintings April 26-May 29 10 Year Anniversary! • Changing M o n th ly Exhibitions •Contemporary Art & Craft in Gift Shop •Frameshop OPEN six days a week Convenient Northeast location: 2939 NE Alberta • Portland, OR 97211 503 281-9048 • www.guardinogallery.com
