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May 21, 2008 pageC4 ftortlauh (Obstruer ¿huhmsi Toni Lincoln Performs- - Sunday, M ay 23, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Rafati's Encore 3 1 0 ,3 I0 S .W . Lincoln. For more in formation, call 503-221 -0353. N o rm a n S ylvester Band — Satur day, M ay 24, at 8 p.m., the Norman Sylvester Band w ill play at the M e m orial Weekend Blues Festival at the Nehalem Bay W inery, and Sun day, M ay 25 at 9 p.m. at Roadhouse 101 in L in co ln C ity. H IM B e n e fit C o n c e r t -- M c M e n a m in s and P ink M a rtin i host FundFest 2008, a fo u r-n ig h t fu n d ra isin g concert at the C rysta l B a llro o m fro m June 3 to 6 to b e n e fit local n o n p ro fits Friends o f Trees, K B O O C o m m u n ity R adio, O utside In and the B ic y c le T ra n sp o rta tio n A llia n c e . O re g o n Zoo Buck Tuesdays — On the 2nd T uesday o f every month, the zoo hosts 2- Buck Tuesdays when guests can tour the zoo during regular zoo hours fo r the discounted price o l $2 per person! Live Jazz — Every Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m., the T h ird Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel, 1510 S.W. H arbor W ay, w ill host the ongoing weekend series featuring Portland's rich jazz scene w ith no cover or m inim um purchase. For more inform a tion, visit pdxjazz.com. Dinosaurs! - C h illin g prehis to ric roars reverberate over lush rain-forest canopies as the Oregon Zoo takes visitors back m illio n s o f years w ith its summer blockbuster exhibit, “ D in o s a u rs !” The life -s iz e aminatronie beasts roar, snarl and move w ith realistic feroc ity. A dm ission is $4 plus regu lar zoo admission. Mars Landing — Sunday, M ay 25, the O M S I A udito- rium at I945S.E. Water Ave., w ill o ffe r front-row seats fo r N A S A 's Phoenix Lander touch down at 4:36 p.m., on the outskirts o f M ars' northern polar ice cap; doors open at 3 p.m. (lim ite d seating available) the first images from the Phoenix w ill be seen at 7 p.m.; fo r more information, call 503-797-4000. YAM YAM’S (?oo4t*<y C dibceac r uc the boater/ % t6c ’lo a fe r/ 2nd A n n u a l ( la rk Jazz N ig h t - Friday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m.. the C lark College M usic Department, host the final performance o f the ‘Jazz@ Clark’ series at the G a is e rlla ll Student Center, showcasing the acclaimed student jazz ensembles and directors; admission is free, donations accepted. For more inform ation, call Peggy at 360-992-2662. Deceptions and Disguises Hours: 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM 7339 M L K Jr. Blvd., Portland. Oregon 97211 All You Can Eat Buffet Sunday, M ay 25, 2008 • M eatloaf w/Mashed Potatoes • Smothered Pork Chops Candied Yams Succotash • Riee Cabbage Macaroni & Cheese Cornbread M u ffin s Fountain D rinks • Deep Fried Chicken Wings • Deep Fried Cattish • CollardGreens Thank you for NOT Wasting food! Phone (503)978-9229 Fax (503)978-9229 $15.00 — Adults $13.00 — Seniors $8.00 - Under 12 -- M ilagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St., presents perfor mances o f the Labyrinth o f Desire, a comedy that explores how rom antic in trigue and the delightful and essential mystery o f love can challenge the boundaries o f human desire. Plays during the month o fM ay.T icketscanbepurchascdonlineatm ilagro.org or by eal ling 503-236-7253. M u sic M ille n n iu m Free S how s—The M usic M i I len- nium , 3158 E Burnside, host many in-house live performances. E njoy free music and the opportunity to meet local artists. Call 503-231 -8926 for a schedule. I ,ast T h u rs d a y Reception - Thursday, M ay 29 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. the Talisman Gallery, 1476 N.E. Alberta St., w ill host an artist reception fo r Dan Bronson, photographer and Raina Im ig, mandala fused glass artist. The exhibit w ill be available through June 22. OMSI $2 Days - T h e first Sunday o f every month can spark your passion fo r science at the O M S I when admission is just $2. E xhibits and over 2(X) hands-on activities and planetarium shows w ill be showcased. For more inform ation, v isit O M S I.edu. Portland Police M useum - This spring the Portland Police Museum, 1111 S.W. Second Ave. otters a hands-on e xhibit on crime-scene investigation spe c ific a lly geared toward school-age children. V isitors w ill be able to operate an actual fingerprint scanning machine and examine evidence, and receive a tree child-safety kit. Free admission. For more in fo rm a tion, call 503-8234» 19. F irs t T h u rs d a y A r t G a lle ry O p e n in g - Every first Thursday in the Pearl, meet the artists and jo in the street party fo r gallery receptions and openings introducing the w orks o f many artists; this is a free event. Free F irs t F rid a y N ig h ts - The Portland C h ild re n 's Museum has partnered w ith Target to pro vide free admission to everyone on the first Friday o f each month from 5 to 8 p.m. H ip -h o p Dance Classes - Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation is hosting fam ily friendly hip-hopdanceclasses for ages 5 to 18. Various lessons teach rhythm, technique, coordina tion, agility and teamwork through urban dance moves. For more information, call 360-696- 8236. O pen M ic N ig h t — Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m., Proper Eats M arket and Cafe, 86.38 N. Lombard St., hosts opcn-m ic night. N obody Here But llsC hickcns -C u rre n tly thru Sat urday. M ay 24, the Interstate Firehouse C ultural C en ter. 5340 N. Interstate. This audacious comedy ex plores the perceptions o f disabilities. For more in fo r m ation, v is it ifccarts.org. S lid e rs G r ill- S lid e r s G rill. 3 0 1 1 N. Lom bard, fea tures an eclectic assortment o f performers on the main stage, accompanied by delicious food. C all 503- 459-4488 fo r more inform ation.