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Inspired by Culture
From Hip Hop to Native Americans
A ndrew M orrison creates art
w ork draw ing from a number o f
sources fo r inspiration. His w ork
is influenced by his Native A m eri­
can culture and heritage, as well
as by hip-hop and street art.
His w ork, on display in the
artist's gallery in the adm inistra­
tion building on the Vancouver
campus o f W ashington State
U niversity through Sept. 18, ju x ­
taposes classically rendered fig ­
ures and images o f Native A m e ri­
cans in traditional dress w ith im -
ages from popular culture and
g ra ffiti tags.
The result is a body o f w ork
that is hip, e xcitin g and very
unique.
M o rriso n 's w o rk represents
his personal experiences - m u ­
sic, urban landscapes, friends
and fa m ily . He creates art by
la y e rin g d iffe re n t styles and
techniques w ith di verse cultural
references.
"M y artistic creations connect
w ith all tribes, genders, ages, re-
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Powerful images and diverse cultural references are found in
a painting by Andrew Morrison.
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ligions, and races," said Morrison.
"M y art takes a stand against
racism, violence, hate and sub­
stance abuse. M y art celebrates
love, life and wellness. M y art
brings together the past, present
and future. I am a historian docu-
Andrew Morrison
Ancient and Contempo­
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a Portland group that bring a
message o f hope and change w ith
their performances o f
M iddle Eastern music
has scheduled a series
o f local concerts. They
w ill perform Sunday,
Sept. 6 at noon the
W orld Trade Center on
S o u th w e s t S a lm o n
Street and First A v ­
enue; and the weekend
o f Saturday, Sept. 20 at
6:30 p.m. and Sunday,
Sept. 2 1 at 11:45a.m. at
Cathedral Park in St. Johns.
Kids Live Large - Kids can grab on, push o f f and
glide through the Jurassic in the Dinosaur R evolu­
tion exhibit at the Portland C hildren’ s Museum. The
traveling show runs through Monday. Sept. I w ith
dinosaur-themed mazes, v iv id murals and hands-
on, interactive fun.
Poetry at Miracles - Local and national artists and
musicians share an evening o f spoken w ord and
music at the M iracles Club, 4069 N.E. M arlin Luther
King Jr. Blvd, each Wednesday's, between 7:30 p.m.
at the Portland Opera
Box O ffic e , 2 1 1 S.E.
C a ru th e rs
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Ticketm aster outlets.
OMSI $2 Days -
The first Sunday
o f every month can
spark your passion
fo r science at the
OM SI when admis­
sion is ju st $2. E x­
hibits and over 200
hands-on; also o f­
fered on $2 days is
a special reduced
admissions o f $5
each fo r the Plan­
etarium, O M N I M A X , and the USS Blueback sub­
marine tours. For more information, visitOMSI.edu.
Sunday Nigh, Jazz - Jazz enthusiasts can enjoy
listening to the cool sounds o f M el Brown, in the
Rogue River Room at C hinook W inds Casino
Resort in L incoln C ity. No cover charge.
Music Millennium Free Shows — The Music
M illennium , 3 158 E Burnside, host many in-house
live performances. E njoy free music and the op­
portunity to meet local artists. Cal 1503-231 -8926
fo r a schedule.
Hip-hop Dance Classes-- Vancouver-
C lark Parks and Recreation is hosting
fa m ily frie n d ly hip-hop dance classes
fo r ages 5 to 18. Various lessons teach
rhythm , technique, coordination, a gil­
ity and teamwork through urban dance
moves. For more inform ation, call 360-
‘LastComic' RunnerU p-Ty Barnett,
Oregon's oldest and largest
multicultural newspaper.
the runner up in Last C om ic Standing,
w ill perform on Friday, Aug. 29 and
Saturday, A ug. 30 at the Jester C om ­
edy C lub in Beaverton. Shows are
scheduled both days at 8 p.m. and 10
p.m. T h e clu b is located in the Kingstad
Center, southwest o f H ighw ay 26 and
M urray B oulevard at 15450 S.W.
M illik a n Way.
Loveless VVesa Concerts —
Zim babwe native and local
m usician Loveness Wesa
w ill bring her traditional A f­
rican dancing, singing and
drum m ing to the stage when
she performs M onday, Sept.
I at 9 p.m. at Mississippi
Pizza and again on Saturday.
Sept. 13 at the A lberta Street
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Oregon State Fair -- The
Oregon State Faircontinues
through Labor Day, M o n ­
day. Sept. I at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in
Salem. Events and activities range from classic to
cutting edge, wholesome and hip, ro ckin ' and re­
fined.
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east o f the 134th Street exit from
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Live Jazz -- Every Friday and Satur­
day from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m/, the T h ird Degrees
Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel, 1510S. W. Harbor
W ay, w ill host the ongoing weekend series fea­
turing Portland's rich jazz, scene w ith no cover or
m inim um purchase. For more inform ation, visit
pdxjazz.com.
Open Mie Night - Every Wednesday night at 7
p.m.. Proper Eats Market andCafé.8638 N. Lombard
St., host open mic night.
Sliders Grill -- Sliders G rill. 3 0 1 1 N. Lombard,
features an eclectic assortment o f performers on
the main stage, accompanied by delicious food.
Call 503-459-4488 fo r more information.
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Jazz Thursdays! - Every Thursday nigh, live jazz
Committed to Cultural Diversity
is featured at the Maiden, 639 S.F. M orrison St. The
Toni Lincoln's T rio performs at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on
Thursday, Sept. 4; and it s T oni Lincoln w ith the
Ron Steen T rio at the same times on Thursday, Sept.
503-288-0033
Jazz at Rafati's - Tom Grant and Toni Lincoln
perform at R afati's Encore. 310 S.W. L incoln on
Saturday. Aug. 30. Shows are at 7:30 p.nt. and 10:30
Free Firs, Friday Nights
P o rtla n d
C h ild re n 's Museum has partnered w ith Target to
provide free admission to everyone on the first
Friday o f each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
( )regon Zoo B uck Tuesdays - On the 2nd Tues-
p.m.
Phantom of the Opera - A ndrew L lo yd W ebber's
The Phantom o f the Opera plays at K eller A u d ito ­
rium , dow ntow n through Sep,. 7. Tickets are on sale
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zoo hours fo r the discounted price o f $2 per