Ih rP o r t l a n d © b a e r U e r ^ ^ j S page C2 August 15, 2007 ISIIII4ISHIM Star Jones Ready for Comeback Has gastric bypass surgery found a new cele b rity en d o rser? A cco rd in g to a slim m ed dow n Star Jones, it has not. “I’m not an advo­ cate for this procedure at all," Jones tells JET in this week’s current issue. “The last thing I want to do is for people to think I’m a poster Star Jones child for weight loss surgery." After years of a public struggle with her weight, Jones explains she has a new found strength after ac­ knowledging she lost 160 lbs from a “medical intervention” in 2003. And herclose friend, actress Vivica A. Fox, definitely agrees. “She’sheen given a second chance. She's been reborn.” Jones, a former co-host of A BC's popular m orning show "The View”, says she has not watched an episode since her departure last year, but be­ Reynolds lieves the addition of Whoopi Goldberg is a “good choice.” “She brings intelligent diversity which is very, very nice," says Jones. On Monday, Aug. 20, Jones will make her return toTV with her self-titled show on Court TV. Back by Popular Demand “AH Class Reunion” Sponsored by the Class of 1974 O LD SC H O O LJA M Rose Garden — Crown Royal Room E N T I T T A I N MI N T Norman Sylvester Band — Fri­ face painting, fortune telling day and Saturday, Aug. 17 and and a magician. A ug. 18, at 8 p.m ., the N orm an Zoom U ganda — Visit the World For­ Sylvester Band will take the stage at Tillicums estry Center for the photo essay: 12 Girls, 12 Cam­ in Beaverton, and again on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 8 eras: A Day in Their Lives through Their Eyes, a docu­ p.m . F or a c o m p le te sc h e d u le , v isit mentary on the lives o f 12 orphaned girls from normansylvester.com. Uganda. The exhibit runs through Aug. 31 in the Stevie W onder— Tick­ center's Discovery Museum in the Special Exhibits ets sold out in 45 min­ Gallery. utes last week for leg­ endary singer Stevie Wonder’s local concert to u r stop, scheduled Thursday, Aug. 30 at the M cM enam ins Edgefield Amphitheatre in Troutdale. GUIDE Sliders G rill — Sliders Grill, 3011 N. Lombard, features an eclectic as­ Norman Sylvester sortment of performers on the main stage, accompanied by delicious food. Call 503-459-4488 for more information. R eturn to O z — Discovery Museum hosts Return to Oz, an exhibit that is sure to make you remember the poppy fields, wicked witches, flying monkeys and Oh! my so much more at the World Forestry Center through Sept. 16. Free with the cost of museum ad- in fo rm a tio n , v isit m issio n . For m ore www.worldforestry.org Blacque Butterfly — **Hors d ’oeuvres, door prizes, no host bar, free parking Featuring: Andy Stokes Band Special “G uest” Appearance Saturday August 25th 2007 9:30 pm - 1:30 am 8:30pm - 10:30pm Happy-hour TICKETS: In Advance $20.00 per person At the dour $25.(M) per person $45.(X) per couple Sponsored by Class o f 1974 from: Jefferson (»rant Washington Adams Benson Tickets Available at: A Step Above Geneva's Shear Perfection M erae’s Reflections Inquiries: E-mail: JEFFCLASS74@msn.com Phone: 360-991-5402, Donna Hammond Toni Hill S atu rd a y , A ug. 25, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Ohm, I" and Couch (next to Voodoo) will host poets, live music, c o m ed y and fun. Portland’s own Toni Hill and Miz Floes from Seattle will be take the stage. Be a Kid Again — Portland Children’s Museum’s first annual grown-ups only event for the summer takes place Thursday, Aug. 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Portland Children’s Museum. Events include feats of strength, carnival games, a balloon artist. Stevie W onder Body W orlds 3 — Get grossed out or intrigued by the dynamic human body. Real life bodies are on dis­ play at OMSI through a process called plastination. Started by Dr. Gunther von Hagens in 1977, the sci­ entist has been able to halt decomposition to show the living how what we do affects our body. Body Worlds 3 lasts until October. For more information, visitom si.org. Hip-hop Dance ( 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 in­ formation, call 360-696-8236. T rippin’ through Town — Take a trip through time to find the hottest poetry, hip-hop and soul influencing Portland on Wednesdays at the Ohm. $7 cover. 31 N.W. First Ave. O pen Mie Night — Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m., Proper Fats Market and Café, 8638 N. Lombard St., hosts open mie night. Live Music Every Night • Hannah Bea’s, 3969 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., presents jazz during its ‘Sunday Brunch Serenade' from 11 a.m.-l p.m. • LivejazzSundaysfrom 8:30p.m .- 11:30p.m.atClyde'sPrimcRib,5474N.E. Sandy,and at the Blue Monk, 3341 S.E. Belmont. • An open mic is held each Monday night at the Back-to-Back Café, 614 F. Burnside. • Live blues on Mondays from 9 p.m. to midnight at Produce Row Café, 204 S.E. Oak; the Steinhaus, 2366S.F. 82; Mississippi Studios,939 N. Mississippi, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.: and at Jimmy Mac’s, 221 N.W. lOatttp.m. • Blues offered up Wednesdays at the Candlelight Room, 2032 S.W. Fifth: D uff sGarage, 635 S.E. Seventh: and the Blue Diamond, 2016 N.E. Sandy. • Jazz each Wednesday night at the Blue Monk, the Portland Art Museum. Jimmy M ac's, and Jax’s, 26 S.W. Second. • On Thursdays, catch the Women in Blues Revue at Tillicum’s, 8585 S.W. Beaverton-Hillsdale. • Fridays and Saturdays offer live music around the metro area including Halibuts, 2525 N.E. Alberta St.; Mississippi Studios; LV’s, 3530 N. Vancouver Ave.; XV's. 15 S.W. Second: Out of the Blues, 2050 N.W. Vaughn; Manila Express, I23OS.F. Main; Steinhaus; One Stop Records, 615 N.E. Killingsworth; and the U-licious Smokehouse, 4057 N. Interstate.