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From Comic to Comic Book
Before his stunning 2009 senato­
rial election the w orld knew A1
Franken as that funny guy from Sat­
urday Night Live, or maybe the in­
cendiary liberal talk show host on
Air America. Now h e’s a political
rising star in the Dem ocratic Party
an d the fe a tu re d s u b je c t o f
Bluew ater Productions’ latest biog­
raphy comic.
Political Power: A1 Franken traces
the career o f M innesota’s newest
Waterfront Blues Festival
- Your invited to join Blues
fans from around the world at the
Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, Fri­
day, July 2 through Monday, July 5 along the
downtown Portland waterfront. A fireworks show will
highlight the evening of Sunday, July 4. The sug­
gested donation of $10 plus two cans of food per
person per day will benefit the Oregon Food Bank.
Fort Vancouver July
4th Celebration - Af­
ter a year’s hiatus, July
4th fireworks are re­
tu rn in g
to
Fort
Vancouver with a day­
long celebration cul­
minating in a spec­
ta c u la r firew o rk s
show. Attendees will
enjoy a renewed fo­
cus on family, commu­
nity and fun. For more
in fo rm a tio n , v isit
fortvan.org.
Norman Sylvester Band - Boogie Cat Norman
Sylvester and his band perform Saturday, July 3 at the
Candlelight; Sunday, July 4 at the Lotus Card Room;
Wednesday, July 7 at Music on the Green; Friday, July
9 at West Linn Saloon; Saturday, July 10 at the
Mississippi Street Fair; and Sunday July 11 at McCoy
Park.
Peace on the Street Art Fair - An art fair for Portland’s
Old Town community takes place Friday, July 9 at the
Macdonald Center and Residence at Northwest Couch
Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. An open
mic stage, food, live music, hula hoops, face painting
and other entertainment is planned.
Angela Cheng in Recital
-- Portland Piano Interna­
tional presents Angela
Cheng, one of Canada’s
brightest stars, on Friday,
July 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the
World Forestry Center.
The concert is part of the
12th annual Portland In­
ternational Piano Festival.
Prehistoric Predators - Enormous dinosaurs with
lifelike ferocity are represented in an exhibit that con­
tinues through Labor Day at the Oregon Zoo. Visitors
will follow a trail through an ancient rain forest, sur­
rounded by the realistic animatronic creatures that
SHE5E
Senator from a staff w riter on SNL
where he made a living skewering
politicians to his current position on
Capitol Hill. The issue also covers
Franken’s somewhat controversial
election that was eventually decided
by the M innesota Supreme Court.
H ow ever, according to w riter
Jerom e M aida the most important
aspect of this newest addition to the
Political Pow er series is trying to
show an o fte n u n seen sid e to
F ranken’s character.
"A1 Franken has this reputation -
not com pletely unfounded, if you
read the comic - as a m etaphorical
bom b-throw er, a guy who hates his
enem ies and has an in-your-face
style," said writer Jerome Maida said.
"W hile I did find some stuff that
would support that perception, I also
found out a lot more interesting stuff
that makes him a real person, a char­
acter instead o f a caricature."
roar, snarl and move.
Lion King National Tour -
The Lion King, a national tour­
ing show sponsored by Fred Meyer
Broadway Across America is now playing through
July 11 at Keller Auditorium.
Dixion's Rib Pit
between 19th & 20th on Alberta Street
503-753-0868
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First Friday for Professionals - The Minority Profes­
sional Networking group hosts its First Friday get
together with free food, drinks and fun on Friday, July
2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the MVP Sports Bar and Grill,
11 OS. W. Yamhill.
Mel Brown Live - Portland jazz
giant Mel Brown performs at Salty ’ s
on the Columbia every Friday and
Saturday night. Known as the
“Gentleman of Jazz,” Brown has a
career spanning over 40 years.
King Farmers Market - The King Farmers Market is
back each Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct.
31 at Northeast Seventh Avenue and Wygant Street,
adjacent to King School Park. Food stamp users can
receive up to $ 10 in matching tokens.
Hours
12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tueday thru Saturday
Sunday after 3 p.m.
D inners $9.50
Sandw iches $8.50
And Soul Food
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St. Johns Farmers Market - The St. Johns Farmers
Market takes place each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at St. Johns Plaza through Sept. 25. About 24 vendors
sell fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, honey and more.
Live Jazz - Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to
11 p.m., the Third Degrees Lounge at the River Place
Hotel, 1510 S.W. Harbor Way. No cover or minimum
purchase. For more information, visit pdxjazz.com.
Portland Homes - “At Home in Portland: 1909-1914,”
explores the variety of architecture during the city’s
boom years between 1900 and 1920. The exhibit runs
through July 11 at the Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W.
PittockDr.
Music Millennium Free Shows - The Music Millen­
nium, 3158 E. Burnside, hosts in-house live perfor­
mances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to meet
artists. Call 503-231 -8926 for a schedule.
Samson the T. Rex — A magnificent -foot-long Tyran­
nosaurus rex skeleton, one of the most fearsome car­
nivores ever to walk the face of the earth is on display
at OMSI. The 66-million-year-old fossil known as
Samson is one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex
specimens in existence.
Discount Admission — OMSI visitors pay only $2 per
person for general admission on the first Sunday of
each month as well as discounted admission of $5 to
the Planetarium, OMIMAXTheater and USS Blueback
submarine.
Z e k e 's Ready Ribs is now Open!!
Rib dinners special: 3 Ribs 2 sides and bread $9.49
Zeke's is having a 2 month special (June-July 3rd):
• Wings with toast $ 1.99
• 12 wings with Toast and fries $9.49
• 3 wings fries and Toast $4.49
• Hot Link or German Sausage w ith soda $2.99
• Chilli fritos with soda $2.99
Come by Today
Open 10:30am till 8:00pm. Monday through Saturday
5800 NE MLK Jr. Bid., Portland • 503-231-5121
"The chicken tastes better then Jacks'"