M aj/16, 2007
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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.
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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.
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Andy Paiko
blown glass sculptures
Smith Eliot
Photo-based acrylic lifts
In the Feature Area:
Craig Leaper
kiln formed glass
Darlene Pucillo
oil paintings
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