Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, July 22, 2009, Page 6, Image 6

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However, the poll found more A m ericans polled said that
agreement over whether or not Jackson’s humanitarian work
Jackson should be honored should define his legacy. Half
with a Congressional resolution of African American respon­
honoring Jackson, with 80 per­ dents also supported a Con­
cent opposing such a resolu­ gressional resolution honoring
the pop star.
tion.
Thirty nine percent of liber­
The poll also found divisions
along racial and political lines. als fa v o re d the view that
Sixty two percent of African Jackson’s humanitarian work
should define his legacy, while
tw enty percent of conserva­
Michael
tives said he should be remem­
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bered for his alleged history as
a child molester.
When Michael Jackson, "the
King of Pop," passed away late
last month, he left behind a com­
plicated and mixed legacy.
A new poll released by Zogby
Polls reveals that peoples’ opin­
ion of the man is also mixed.
Twenty four percent of adults
polled said that Jackson’s hu­
m anitarian accom plishm ents
sh o u ld be c o n sid e re d his
legacy, while 12 percent said his
alleged history as a child mo­
lester is what the man should
be remembered for.
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Sketch comedy group Define Naked is celebrating 2 5 years.
Comedy Group Anniversary
Let me help you with legal questions
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503-241-1113
Participants enjoy their free canoe or kayak rental at the
annual Columbia Slough Regatta in north Portland.
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Area residents are invited
to join the largest one-day
paddle in Oregon and canoe
in search of eagles, otters and
turtles during the Columbia
Slough Regatta on Sunday,
July 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
T he 15th annual event
sponsored by the Columbia
Slough W atershed Council
will launch into the safe slack
water of the Columbia Slough
from the St Johns Launch Site,
25
years
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Participants will enjoy a free
t-shirt and hands-on nature
activities. Special tours of the
unique meadow habitat of the
former St Johns Landfill will
be offered on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Bring a ca­
noe or kayak, or schedule a
complimentary rental with a
su g g e ste d $7 do n atio n at
columbiaslough.org or 503-
956-8558.
Zoo C oncert-
- Indie folk-
pop
chan-
teuse Jonatha
Brooke brings
h er
ow n
songbook full
o f haunting,
p o ig n a n t
melodies, as well as some collaborations
with the late folk legend Woody Guthrie, to
the Oregon Zoo, Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Battle to Vote - The Clark
County Historical Museum,
1511 Main St. in Vancouver,
hosts a free women’s suf­
frage exhibit though the end
o f the year. W ashington
was an early leader in giv­
ing women the right to vote.
O regon Brewers Festival -
- One of the nation’s longest running and
best loved craft beer festivals takes place
Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26
at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
“We like
to d o 2% jazz,
98% funky
stuff.” *
Maceo
Parker
The sketch comedy group this internationally acclaimed
Define Naked will celebrate its troupe will be reunited on the
25th anniversary with perfor­ stage for six shows only.
Favorite sketches from the
mances for mature audiences on
Friday and Saturday nights from 80’s, 90’s and the new millen­
July 31 through Aug. 15 at the nium are planned.
Tickets are $10 with a two for
Shoebox, 2110 S.E. 10th Ave.
one offer during opening week­
and Lincoln Street.
For the first time in over 11 end. Reservations can be made
years, the original members of by calling 503-734-5649.
N ortheast F arm ers M ark et - The new
Portland Farmers Market in the King Neigh­
borhood at King School Park take place
each Sunday from 10a.m. to2 p.m. through
Sept. 27.
Film m aker exhibit - An exhibit featuring
works by New Y ork-based African-Ameri­
can filmmaker and award-winning photog­
rapher Deborah Marcano runs through
Saturday .July 25 at the Interstate Firehouse
Cultural Center, 5340 N. Interstate Ave.
Dance Party and Fashion Show — DJ Risk
One will unleash his dance floor arsenal of
classic hip hop, bass heavy house, and
world beat funk at the Crown Room, 205
N.W. Fourth Ave., as part of Massive 9: La
Dolce Vita, a fashion show that will benefit
the Oregon Food Bank. Starts at 9 p.m. on
Saturday, July 25.
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Koi and Goldfish Show - Saturday, July 25
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 26
from 10a.m. to4p.m . at the World Forestry
Center. Free admission.
TriMet Summer Shuttles - TriMet
runs summer shuttle service to OMSI
and between popular W ashington
Park destinations like the Oregon Zoo
and Japanese G ar­
dens. T he O M SI
shuttle runs daily be­
tween the Oregon
Convention Center
MAX Station and
OMSI from 9 a.m. to
7:30p.m. The W ash­
ington Park shuttle
runs between 10 a.m. and
7 p.m.
Live Jazz — Every Friday and Saturday
from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Third Degrees
Lounge at the Ri verPlace Hotel, 1510 S. W.
Harbor Way. No cover or minimum pur­
ch ase. For m ore info rm atio n , v isit
pdxjazz.com.
P o rtla n d ’s Dance Halls - The history of
Portland’ dance halls, many built in the
1920s, is the subject of the art show “Once
Upon a Time in Portland. We Danced" at
the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center in
north Portland.
Music Millennium Free Shows — The
Music Millennium, 3158 E. Bumside, hosts
in-house live performances. Enjoy free
music and the opportunity to meet artists.
Call 503-231 -8926 for a schedule.
Zoo Buck Tuesdays - On the second Tues-
day of every month, the Oregon Zoo hosts
2-Buck Tuesdays when guests can tour
the zoo for the discounted price of $2 per
Todd Tschida (from left),
Sara Catherine Wheatley
and Jay Pevney star in The
Producers at the Lake-
wood Theatre Company in
Lake Oswego. The Mel
Brooks comedy, with all
its outrageous and crazy
characters, runs through
Aug. 23.
person.
Food and Entertainment - Sliders Grill,
3011 N. Lombard, features an eclectic as­
sortment of performers on the main stage,
accompanied by delicious food. Call 503-
459-4488 for more information.
Get Intimate with Storm Large — Storm
Large brings here
in-your-face sexu­
ality, raw musical
talent and breath­
taking emotional
honesty to Port­
land Center Stage
in the a u to b io ­
grap h ical w orld
prem ier m usical
Crazy Enough, now
playing through
Aug. 16 in the Ellyn
Bye Studio at the Armory, downtown.
Kirk Green Jam Session - Come enjoy
the smooth and soulful sounds of the Kirk
Green Band every Sunday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
atClub720,720S.E.
Hawthorne. The jam
session and open
m icisffom 9p.m .to
10 p.m. All profes­
sional m usicians
are welcome. For
more information,
call 503-234-7738.
O M SI A fter D ark - OMSI After Dark is a
night at the museum for the 21 and over
crowd filled with food, drink and science
fun; $ 10 fee. For more information, call 503-
797-4000or visit omsi edu.
Totally Gospel II - Peninsula Open Bible
Church, 8225 N. Peninsula, hosts all styles
of gospel, country, and contemporary
music with host Riny Horst each Friday
night from, 7:30p.m. — 9:30 p.m. For more
information, call 503-335-3132.