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Portland Observer Black History Month
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Pioneers in Oregon - A
unique exhibit, developed in col­
laboration with the Oregon Historical
Society and
the Oregon Northwest
Black Pioneers, high­
lights the environment
and stories of early Or­
egon black pioneers who
lived in the state prior to
W orld W ar II. Now
showing through April
3 at the Oregon History Museum, downtown.
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.
Children’s Musical - Oregon Children’s Theatre pre­
sents Diary of a Worm, a
Spider, and a Fly, now play­
ing through Sunday, Feb.
20 at the Newmark The­
atre, 1111 S.W. Broadway.
The world premier musical
captures all of the droll humor and whimsy of the wildly
popular books by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss.
Festival of African Films - Portland Community
College's Festival of African Films honors Black His­
tory Month with screenings and special events through
March 5. For complete listings and more information,
visitafricanfilmfestival.org.
Mysteries of Ancient Egypt - Through cutting-edge
modern technology, the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry will take visitors on a journey back in time to
experience the mysteries and wonders of ancient Egypt
in the new exhibition “Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets,
Ladies with the Blues - Ethos Music Center at the Modem Science,” now playing through May 1.
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center presents “Sherman:
A Jazz Opera” on the weekends of Feb. 18-20 and Feb. Artists Celebrate Black History - Gallerie Rene’, 207
S.W. Pine, showcases the work of several local African
25-27. For more details, visit ethos.org.
and African-American artists in the February exhibit
Norman Sylvester Band - Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester “Unity and Community.” The group of experienced and
and his band performs Friday, Feb. 18 at Spirit Moun­ emerging artists brings a wide range of work including
tain Casino; and Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Cascade Bar quilts, paintings, sculpture, photography and fine art
and Grill in Vancouver.
prints.
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Mayhem in Sherwood Forest - The outlaw Robin Hood
is at loose and at large,
disturbing the peace,
breaking the law, and
generally causing all
manner of havoc and
mayhem in Sherwood
Forest. The scene comes
alive in the stage production of Robin Hood, now
playing through Feb. 20 at the Northwest Children’s
Theater and School, 1819 N.W. Everett St.
Groundbreaking Documentary — Lewis & Clark Col­
lege invites the community to celebrate Black History
Month with the documentary “Black Is.. .Black Ain’t.”
Filmmaker Marlon Riggs reveals a myriad of social
forces that attempt to consolidate, reduce, and contain
the lives and experiences of African Americans. Free
screening on Monday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in Templeton
Campus Center, 3rd floor.
Unsripted Crime Drama — The Unscriptables bring
improvised theater to a new level with Lawful Order:
Special Puppet Unit, now playing in the Unscriptables
studio at 1121 N. Loring St.
Last Polar Bear exhibit - At the World Forest Center
Discovery Museum, photographer Steven Kazlowski
d o cu m en ts the d ev astatin g urgency o f global
warming's impact on the Arctic in the photo exhibit, The
Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming World.
Show runs through April 3.
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, OMIMAX Theater and USS Blueback
submarine.
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
Mel Brown Live — Portland jazz giant Mel Brown artists. Call 503-231 -8926 for a schedule.
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