Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, May 02, 2012, Page 12, Image 12

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ENTERTAINMENT
MUSEUM ADMISSION* TO OMSI IS ONI
$ 2 THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MON
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□MSI, one of the nation’s leading science museums,
has featured exhibits, 200 hands-on activities,
lab demonstrations, giant screen films,
and planetarium shows for children of all ages!
White Bird will conclude its 14th season with Europe’s m ost acclaimed hip-hop company,
Compagnie Kafig, featuring 11 explosive male dancers from Rio De laniero.
' Museum admission includes all permanent exhibits and labs
OMNIMAX Dome Theater, Kendall Planetarium, and submarine
tickets sold separately. $2 promotion is available the first
Sunday of every month through August 5, 2012.
Hip Hop Dancers from Rio
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SPIRIT M O U N T A IN
G erding Theater at the A rm o ry
503.445.3700
128 N W Eleventh Avenue
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White Bird is excited to conclude its 14th season of
contemporary dance with the West Coast debut of
E u ro p e ’s m ost acclaim ed h ip -h o p com pany,
Compagnie Käfig, featuring 11 explosive male dancers
from Rio De Janiero.
Artistic D irector and Choreographer M ourad
Merzouki is widely recognized as one of the world’s
most gifted choreographers who has fused hip-hop
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with other disciplines (martial arts, music, visual art) to
create work that has excited audiences and critics
around the world.
The performance is scheduled Wednesday, May 9
at 9:30 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
Tickets are $26 to $64 and available at whitebird.org,
the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, or calling
1-800-380-3516.
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Strawberry Shortcake to Pre­
vent Violence -- Eat shortcake eand
help prevent domestic violence at all
New Seasons Market locations from noon until
4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13. A $4
donation for a generous New Seasons shortcake,
covered with strawberries and topped with organic
whipped cream, will be donated to local chapters of
Soroptimists, a service organization devoted to
women’s issues.
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Return of Lar Lubovitch — White Bird presents the
return of the Lar Lubovitch
Dance Company on Wednes­
day, May 2 at the Arlene Schnitzer
Concert Hall. Lubovitch is one
of Am erica’s most versatile,
popular and widely seen chore­
ographers.
Screen-Free Week - It’s the
week you and your family turn off the TV and computer
and engage in healthy, movement activities. Commu­
nity centers run by Portland Parks and Recreation are
holding special programs and activities for Screen-
Free Week, through Sunday, May 6.
Norman Sylvester Band —
Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester
and his band perform Friday,
May 4 at the West Linn Saloon;
and Saturday, May 12
at the Blue Diamond.
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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 spanni ng over 40 years
Papers: Stories of Undocumented Youth -
Join the Center for Intercultural Organizing this Firsl
Friday for “Papers,” a documentary film about un­
documented youth and the difficulties they face as
they grow up in America. Friday, May 4, at 6 p.m., 70C
N. Killingsworth. There will be popcorn and platters ol
potluck! Bring food!
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 m ore inform ation, visit
pdxjazz.com.
Portland Saturday Market —
Portland Saturday Market 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.
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.
Afrique Bistro Benefit -- Afrique Bistro, 102 N.E.
Russell St., opens its doors each last Saturday
of the month to raise donations for the African
W omen’s Coalition. Great Caribbean and Afri­
can music along with good drinks and fun
people, 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. $ 10 at the door.