April 23. 2008 page C4 ^ ' ^ o r t l a n b ( O b s e r v e r imhkishim Hip Hop Movie Premier Art Inspired by Motherhood A West Coast screening of the new independent film, ‘‘I Used to Love Her,” an urban love story starring stage and spoken word artist Mel “Mel-Rob" Roberson and Toy a Turner will take place Saturday. April 26 at the Portland Center for Self Improvement, 700 N. Killingsworth. The 1555 Filmworks production, directed by Mark Harris of "Why Men Cheat" and “Cut N It Up," is the story of two star-crossed lov­ ers whose worlds collide when a faithful meeting brings them to­ gether. “I Used to Love Her" blends drama and comedy with faith- based elements against hip-hop in a hardcore street backdrop. Doors will open at 5:30p.m. and the screening starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. A feedback session will follow the movie. Tickets are $10 and include a dinner, and can be purchased in advance or on the day of the showing. Paintings created on a maternal theme and sculptures that dazzle the eye will be featured in a monthlong exhibit at Onda Gallery, 2 2 15 N.E. Alberta St. Rita Urdaneta's new show paintings are inspired by her experience as a mother with a three-year-old daughter, reflect­ ing on nature and strong emotions tocreate a luminous quality that draws people in and creates a desire to see the art daily. Urdaneta studied painting and received her degree in graphic design in Venezuela and then continued her studies in Toronto, Canada. She is developing a distinctive abstract style. Sculptor Gordon Davis is an artist who works in steel, copper and other metals, often incorporating lighting intoboth small and large-scale pieces. His architecture/engineering background has fired his ex­ perimentation with pieces that dazzle the eye with their beautiful surfaces and boggle the mind as they defy gravity The exhbit opens with an Rita Urdaneta brings a artists' reception on Thurs­ distinctive, abstract style day. April 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. h a r r> a in tin c fc Chicken Catering ♦ * Events Sausages * * Meetings Pork * Beef 503-290-4860 Paul A. Neufcldt 503-875-1695 pan@daos.org graphics Quality Design and Business Support Graphic Design Logos • Company Identity • • O utdoor Events Ad Design • Ö2© Weddings Birthday Parties Family Reunions Business Functions Concert Promotions Private Parties • Signage A ennet/ir jco M Web Design Nightclubs Fund Raisers Receptions School Functions The Oregon Zoo is hosting its 8th-annual Oregon Safe Kids Day on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibits and hands-on activities focus on teaching kids between the ages of 10 and 13 and their fam ilies about safe behavior like wearing bicycle helmets, life jack ­ ets and seat belts. Interactive ex­ h ibits, p rizes, safety tips and hands-on activities are planned. Stations around the zoo will make up a “safety safari,” providing tips in areas such as w ater safety, poisons, transportation safety, hel­ mets and fire safety. Everyone who com pletes the safari receives a safety-related prize. The Portland Metro Safe Kids C oalition is part of Sate Kids W orldwide, which is dedicated to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury. Class Reunions Banquet DJ Service On The Move E-mail :dewayn5 25 yahœ.cnm Zoo to Host Safe Kids Day 503.442.5089 "Tough times don't lust hut tough people do” A Stellersea lion in the Oregon Zoo s Steller Cove exhibit captivates a young visitor.