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January 8, 2014 JJnrtlanb (Obstruer A rts ' X I ENÏECIAINMENT Ml Page II Avalon Flowers 520 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 DI Norman Sylvester — Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester and his band plays Friday, Jan. 10 at the Rogue Pub in North Plains; and Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Spare Room. . A full service flower experience M H E N t* Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., hosts a free night of stand-up comedy every 2nd and 4th Sunday. Open mic comics get three minutes, and audi ence members get a free sneak peak at Portland’s up and coming talent. Signups start at 8:30 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. I III I ' •Birthdays • Funerals Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm Saturday 9am til 2pm. Cori Stew art- Owner, Operator Live Jazz - Every Friday and Satur day 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. Chicago Steppin’ Classes - Learn the fast est growing urban dance at the Billy Webb Elks Lodge, 6 N. Tillamook each Friday at 6:30 p.m. Classes also at 7 p.m. on the first, second and third M ondays of the month at the Rockwood Community Center, 124 N.E. 181st. No partner is needed. Your first two lessons are free. For more information, call Denise Johnson, 503-819-4576. Birth of Freedom — The National Park Ser vice at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site presents the new exhibit: A New Birth of Freedom: Vancouver Barracks During the Civil War. The free exhibit explores the role of Vancouver’s military post in the 1860s, as well as some of the larger themes of the conflict. Runs through March 30. Creating Art by Folding Paper - The Or egon History Museum hosts the traveling ex hibit Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami. Organized by the Japanese Museum in Los Angeles and International Arts & Art ists of Washington, D.C., the exhibit shows through Saturday, Jan. 11. The Soulful Showcase — Blacque Butterfly presents spoken word, live music and featured artists on the second and fourth Thurs days of each month at 8 p.m. at E ’Njoni Café, Af rica n -M ed iterra n ean cu isin e at 910 N. KillingsworthSt. Open Mic - Curious Comedy, 5225 N.E. Website: avalonflowerspdx.com email: avalonflowers@msn.com We Offer Wire Services BOWEIVEL Music Millennium Free Shows -- The Music Millennium, 3158 E. Burnside, hosts in-house live performances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to meet artists. Call 503-231 -8926 for a schedule. Classic Cuts & Lawn Care Maintenance Mowing, Edging & Trimming • Pruning, Tilling, & Gardening Clean-Up & Hauling • Leaf & Debris Removal • Composting Yard Maintenance • Bark Dusting • Power-Washing • &More! Humor Night — Awesome comedians per form 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+. Commercial & Residential Services For free estimates call Owner James Wimbish at: 503-890-4826 Fourth Sunday Jam Night - A friends and family variety comedy show in a Saturday Night Live format with local recording and performing artists, bands, dance crews, poets, and drama groups, takes place each Fourth |i Sunday at 7 p.m. at Celebration Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave. The free event is open to the community. I Your satisfaction is my guarantee’ Bo wei vel @ comcast.net -fl A J l ■" X 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 Women’s Coalition. Great Carib bean and African music along with good drinks and fun people, 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. $10 at the door. Oregon Black History - The Black Mu seum of Oregon group meets every Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 420 N.E. Mason. For more information, call 503-284-0617. Discount Tickets — Local low-income fami lies and individuals can purchase $5 tickets to classical musical performances in Portland as part of a unique program called Music for All. Participating organizations include the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Or chestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Piano Interna tional, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Romana and Portland Vocal Consort. 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 sub marine.. • Anniversaries • Weddings M M ulti-Cultural Festival I Is currently seeking the following participants: • Entertainment Chair • Parade Chair • Planning Team Members I he Good in the Hood Festival is seeking motivated and dependable individuals who want to serve their community. Iftyou have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to build relationships within our community while serving the community, please apply. To apply or learn more call 971-302-6280 or email goodinthehood29@gmail.com. Applications and job descriptions can be picked up at N ECN 4815 N E 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
