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M ARTIN L UTHER K ING J R . Page 28 January 14, 2015 2015 special edition BUSINESSGuide AFFORDABLE JJ LOCK & KEY Oregon Alternative 6300 NE 42nd Ave. Portland Oregon 97211 971-302-6277 Don’t Worry Be Happy Feminist Readings -- The Un- chaste Readers Series welcomes a host of women writers for their femi- nist reading series, Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Knock Back Bar, 2315 N.E. Ablerta St. The authors include Julia Laxer, Olivia Olivia, Elizabeth Enslin, Melanie Alldritt, Venus Thrash, JM Reed, Karen Walasek, and Polly Dugan. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the readings start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to anyone over 21. FULL LOCKSMITH - SERVICE RE-KEY AND INSTALL LOCKS Serving Portland/Metro area (N, NE, SE, SW & NW) Harris Photography 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 Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at Celebra- tion Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave. The free event is open to the community. 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 more information, visit pdxjazz.com. LOCKED OUT?-WE MAKE KEYS FROM SCRATCH HOUSE, OFFICE OR CAR 503-284-9582 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. Discovery Museum’s “Go Figure!” -- The Discovery Museum’s welcomes a new travelling exhibit that introduces early math concepts through kid-sized environments and familiar children’s books. Exhibit runs through Feb. 1 at the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum. This exhibit is also available in Spanish. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for children ages 3 -18. 503-730-1156 Family Portraits $65 Senior High Photos $65 4545 N.E. MLK 97211 The Spinners at Sprit Mountain -- Relish the nostalgia of Motown when the legendary group, The Spinners performs on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Spirit Mountain Casino in Grand Ronde. The show is at 5 p.m. with doors opening at 4 p.m. Farmers Market Open for Winter -- The Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University is now open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the South Park Blocks. Some produce to expect during the winter months include stacks of purple and green kale, broc- coli and cauliflower, carrots, parsnips, beets, apples, pears, winter squash, potatoes, and onions. antonioharris@mac.com Providing Insurance and Financial Services Dirty Dancing -- U.S. Bank Broadway in Portland presents “Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage,” now playing the Keller Auditorium through Sunday, Jan. 18. Tickets can be purchased at the Port- land Opera Box Of- fice, by calling 503- 241-1802 or at any TicketsWest loca- tion. Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent 4946 N. Vancouver Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 ernie.hill.h5mb@statefarm.com 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service R State Farm R CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 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. Killingsworth St. Chicago Steppin’ Classes -- Learn the fastest growing urban dance at the Billy Webb Elks Lodge, 6 N. Tillamook St. 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. 181st. No partner is needed. Your first two lessons are free. For more information, call Denise Johnson, 503- 819-4576. Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester and his band perform Friday, Jan. 16 at Finnegan’s Mill in Newberg; Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Rogue Pub in North Plains; and Mon- day, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. for the Martin Luther King Day Celebration at Highland Community Church. 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+. 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 Caribbean 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 Museum of Or- egon group meets every Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 420 N.E. Mason St. For more information, call 503- 284-0617. Discount Tickets -- Local low-income families and individuals can purchase $5 tickets to classical musi- cal performances in Portland as part of a unique program called Music for All. Participating organiza- tions 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 International, Portland Sym- phonic 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 submarine.