Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (April 25, 2012)
^Jortlanb QObseruer A p ril 25. 2012 Ay ts ' Page 13 B U S IN E S S G u Id e HARRIS RHOTOGRARHY 503-730-1156 V lN E T NTE lL R l TAINMENT Weddings Corporate Events Onsite 5x7 Printing Workshops Inspire Literary Arts The non-profit organization Write Around Portland, in honor of their 13th year of service, will offer free writing workshops on Saturday, May 5, from 10-12 p.m., to engage the com m u nity in the literary arts. The free, two-hour creative writing work shops are held to inspire new people in the literary arts right where they live, work and convene. Although Write Around Portland traditionally holds workshops in partnership with social ser vice agencies forpeople living in poverty, dealing with illness or experiencing isolation, the Satur day WRITE! workshops are open to everyone. The workshops will be held at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 12505 NE Halsey Street; Oregon Jewish Museum, 1953 N.W. Kearney St.; Mercy Corps, 45 S.W. Ankeny St, with one lesson facilitated in American Sign Language; and Miracle Theatre, 537 S.E. Stark, where the event will be facilitated in Spanish. To register for workshops at Mercy Corps, Oregon Jewish Museum, and the Eastminster Presbyterian Church, call 503-796-9224 or email saturdaywrite@ writearound.org. To register for the M ira c le T h e a tre w o rk sh o p , em ail sabado@ writearound.org. Journals, pens and light snacks will be pro vided. Br— Screen-Free Week — It’s the week you and your family turn off the TV and computer and engage in healthy, movement activities. Community centers run by Portland Parks and Recreation are holding special programs and activities for Screen-Free Week, April 29 through May 6. Mel Brown Live - Port land 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 span ning over 40 years. Norman Sylvester Band -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester and his band perform Friday, April 27 at the Old Church; Fri day, May 4 at the West Linn Saloon; and Satur day, May 12 at the Blue Diamond. Live Jazz — Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Third Degrees Lounge at the River Place Hotel, 1510S.W. Harbor Way. No cover or minimum purchase. For more information, visit pdxjazz.com. Portland Saturday Market - Portland Saturday Mar- CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 antonioharris.com State Farm* Providing Insurance and financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 ket in Old Town/Chinatown, the largest arts and crafts market in continuous operation in the United States, has over 350 vendors and is open every Saturday and Sunday through Christmas Eve at 2 S.W. Naito Parkway. Fundraiser Faire for Last Thursday - Alberta Rose Theater, 1476 N.E. Alberta St., hosts a day and evening of entertainment to support Friends of Last Thursday, on Sunday, April 29, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Activities for kids and the whole family include music, juggling, kids’ crafts, slam poets and the Wanderlust Circus and Friends. ;.oo TEES III A friq ue B istro B enefit Afrique Bistro, 102N.E. Russell St., opens its doors each last Saturday of the month to raise donations for the African Women ’ s Coalition. Great Caribbean and African music along with good drinks and fun people, 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. $10 at the door. Creations from LEGO Blocks - Playing with LEGO blocks is taking on a whole new meaning to visitors at the Oregon Mu seum of Industry. The Art of the Brick exhibition features large- scale sculptures created out of LEGO toy building blocks by w e ll-k n o w n a rtist N athan Sawaya. Exhibit will be open to OMSI visitors through Sunday, April 29. Online Proofs & Orders Ernest J. Hill, Jr. ^ 7 Agent ASA Certified Tech - Jason Sharp 8 8 0 4 SE Stark S t Portland, OR 972 03 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service® Phone # 503-517-0950 ITATI »ABU Altl> AirroiwnvE A IN IB B A N C ^ Make the “Sharp” decision! Pick us for all your automotive needs! 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. Humor Night — Awesome comedians perform stand up, sketch, and more at the weekly Recurring Humor Night every Wednesday night at Tonic Lounge. 3100 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Pay as you wish, $3-5 donation suggested. Show is 21+. OMNIMAX: Flying Monsters -- For audiences of all ages, OM SI’s new IM AX film. Flying Monsters, takes viewers to a prehistoric world. The world’s leading naturalist Sir David Attenborough sets out to uncover the truth about the giant flying reptiles whose wing spans of up to 40 feet compare to that of a modem jet plane. Discount Tickets -- Local low-income families and individuals can purchase $5 tickets to classical musical performances in Portland as part of a unique program called Music for All. Participating organi zations include the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Piano Inter national, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Romana and Portland Vocal Consort. Discount Adm ission—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, OMIM AX Theater and USS Blueback submarine. Advertise with diversity in Tlu Portland Call 503-288-0033 4946 N Vancouver Avenue. Portland, OR 97217 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 ermehill h5mbSstatefarra com Take the Z e a l fo r L ife 9 0 D ay C h a ll enge A dvertise w w w .zealforlifecballenge.com with diversity in nk Portland > SIMPLE NUTRITION < > FITNESS < > WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Zeal Wellness : an all-in-one nutritional drink Observer Call 503-288-0033 ads@ portlandobserver.com Have a business with on-going residual income and tim e freedom to do the things you want • Earn $ 1 0 0 0 in your first 3 0 days with the company • Get to G4 (sell 4 and pay no more; your own product is FREE) • Get car qualified and earn a FREE Mercedes, B M W , or Cadillac; your choice, paid for by the company CALL LARRY FOR DETAILS: (503) 557-9819 FAST SERVICE HOUSE CALLS 503-284-9582 AFFORDABLE JJ LOCK & KEY WE MAKE KEYS FROM SCRATCH 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE J O H N N Y J. M O O R E REKEY AND INSTALL LOCKS Observer ads@ portlandobserver.com 4724 NE KILLINGSWORTH PORTLAND, OR 97218
