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2014 G ood in th e H o o d
M u lti-C u ltu ra l M u sic & F o o d F estival
Friday, June 27th 6:00pm- 9:30pm
Saturday, June 28* Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday, June 29* 10:00am - 7:30pm
Lillis -Albina Park-next to Tubman School
K ick o ff At M arriott Courtyard
435 N E Wasco
Sat, June 21, 6pm -l0pm $15.00
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W E R T A ü M lir
Rose Festival City Fair - Wa
terfront Park, downtown, comes
a liv e
with fun and
festivities during the
Rose Festival. Enjoy
exciting midway rides,
live m usic in the
RoZone, local beer and
tasty treats, exotic animal displays, a wide variety of
shopping, and many other attractions.
Chicago Steppin’ C asses -
Learn the fastest 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 Mondays
of the month at the Rockwood Community Center, 124
N.E. 181 st. No partner is needed. Y our first two lessons
are free. For more information, call Denise Johnson,
503-819-4576.
cur
Grand Floral Parade — The signature event of the
Portland Rose Festival, the Grand Floral Parade, is held
Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. from Veterans Memorial
Coliseum, and winding its way downtown via North
east Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the Burnside
Bridge. The festival’s Queen Coronation takes place
before the parade’s start.
Fourth Sunday Jam Night - A friends and family
variety comedy show in a Saturday N ight Live format
with local recording and performing artists, bands,
dance crews, poets, and drama groups, takes place
Sunday, May 25 and each Fourth Sunday of the month
at 7 p.m. at Celebration Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver
Ave. The free event is open to the community.
Traveling Lantern on Sundays - Creating opportu
nity for young audi
We are currently seeking the following participants:
Cannon's Summer Music - Reggie Houston will
ences, Artists Rep con-
♦ E vent Sponsors
perform this summer for the Cannon's
j tinues its partnership
♦ Parade and Kid Space Participants
Rib Express summer music program, a
with the long-estab
free
event
each
first
and
third
Sunday
of
♦ V olunteers to w ork the 3-dav Festival
lished and well-reputed
the month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the
Traveling Lantern The
♦ Food. M arketplace and In fo Village V endors
V
Cannon’s patio at 5410 N.E. 33rd Ave.
a tre C o m p an y to
Bring
your
family
and
friends
to
cel
p re se n t $5 p e rfo r
If you are interested in participating, please call 971-302-6380
ebrate great music and outstanding
or
mances for children in
barbeque! For more information, call
President: Shawn Penney 503-756-1926
its Alder Lobby. The
Cannon’s at 503-288-3836.
E-mail: shawnpenney^goodnthehood.org
interactive theatre per
or
formances are now being performed every Sunday
Show Boat— Geoffery Simmons
Vice President Angie Harris 503-320-0123
morning at 11 a.m., a change from the Saturday morn
and Carmen Brantley-Payne star
Email: angieharris(ggoodnthehood.org
ing
shows held last fall and winter. For more informa
in the musical “Show Boat,” a
tion, visit artistsrep.org.
classic love story and a power
Website: www.goodnthehood.org
ful reminder of the bitter legacy
Live Jazz - Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to
of racism, now playing through
11 p.m., the Third Degrees Lounge at the River Place
Sunday, June 8 at Lakewood
Hotel, 1510S.W. Harbor Way. No cover or minimum
Theatre Company in Lake Os
purchase. For more information, visit pdxjazz.com.
wego. Musical numbers include
Music Millennium Free Shows - The Music M illen
such classic songs as "Of Man River," "Make Be
nium, 3158 E. Burnside, hosts in-house live perfor
lieve" and "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man." For tickets,
mances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to meet
call the box office at 503-635-3901 or visit lakewood-
artists. Call 503-231 -8926 for a schedule.
center.org.
Humor Night — Awesome comedians perform stand
The Last 5 Years — An emotion
up, sketch, and more at the weekly Recurring Humor
ally powerful and intimate musi
Night every Wednesday night at Tonic Lounge. 3100
cal about two New Yorkers in
N.E. Sandy Blvd. Pay as you wish, $3-5 donation
their twenties who fall in love.
suggested. Show is 21+.
Shows
continue
through
June
22
Order Now for all
Afrique Bistro Benefit - Afrique Bistro, 102 N.E.
at Portland Center Stage. For tick
your BBQ needs!
Russell St., opens its doors each last Saturday of the
ets and information, visit pcs.org.
month to raise donations for the African W omen’s
Norman Sylvester — Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester
Coalition.
Great Caribbean and African music along
Ron Washington
and his band play Friday, June 6 at Finnigan’s; Satur
with good drinks and fun people, 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. $ 10
Owner
day, June 7 at Tillicum; Friday, June 13 at the Rogue
The Best Place
at the door.
Pub
in
North
Plains;
and
Saturday,
June
14
at
the
Spare
to Work in Portland. Or
Oregon Black History — The Black Museum of Or
Room.
egon group meets every Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
info@ronricosbbq.com
Lincoln’s Legacy - Following on the heels o f its
5010 NE 9th Ave. Unit A
at 420 N.E. Mason St. For more information, call 503-
su c c e ssfu l "W in d o w s on
284-0617.
(503) 284-2989
50178 Columbia River H wy
America" exhibit, the Oregon
Scappoose OR • 97053
Discount Tickets -- Local low-income families and
History Museum has opened
individuals can purchase $5 tickets to classical musi
an original exhibit highlighting
cal
performances in Portland as part of a unique
the presidency of Abraham Lin
coln, entitled, "2 Y ears, 1 program called Music for All. Participating organiza
Providing Insurance and Financial Services
tions include the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera,
Month: Lincoln's Legacy. "The
CHALLENGE
Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710
Oregon Ballet Theater, Chamber Music Northwest,
show focuses on the time be
Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Or
tween when Lincoln signed the
chestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber
Emancipation Proclamation and
Orchestra, Portland Piano International, Portland Sym
Agent
when Congress passed the 13th
phonic Choir, Cappella Romana and Portland Vocal
4946 N. Vancouver Avenue,
Amendment to the Constitution banning slavery. Runs
Consort.
through July 4. For information, visit ohs.org.
Portland, OR 97217
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The Soulful Showcase - Blacque Butterfly presents
spoken word, live music and featured artists on the
second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 8 p.m.
at E’ Njoni Café, African-Mediterranean cuisine at 910
N. KillingsworthSt.
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, OMIM AX Theater and USS Blueback
submarine.
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