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The Page 16 Portland Observer Black BUSINESSGuide Advertise with diversity in The CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 Portland Observer BUSINESS GUIDE Call 503-288-0033 ads@portlandobserver.com Harris Photography History Month Cascade Festival of African Films -- Film series at the Cascade Campus of Portland Commu- nity College is the long- est-running annual Afri- can film festival in the United States. Screenings continue through March 8 with films ranging from full-length features to documentaries and short films. For a complete schedule and rundown of films, visit africanfilmfestival.org. Exploring the Human Condition - - Choregrapher Tracy Broyles and her dancers perform ‘Hyde,’ a pro- duction that explores the dark side and other internal struggles of the human condition. Abstracted from the iconic tale of Jekyll and Hyde, shows continue through March 8 at Xomtopia, 810 S.E. Belmont St. 503-730-1156 Senior High Photos $65 4545 N.E. MLK 97211 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, broccoli and cauliflower, carrots, parsnips, beets, apples, pears, winter squash, potatoes, and onions. 6300 NE 42nd Ave. Portland Oregon 97211 971-302-6277 State Farm R Don’t Worry Be Happy 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 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. Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Oregon Alternative 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 sug- gested. Show is 21+. Chicago Steppin’ Classes -- You have seen the R. Kelly video, now it’s time to learn the dance! Portland’s Groovin’ High Steppers offer Chicago Steppin’ classes at the Rockwood Community Center in Gresham and the Colwood Golf Center in northeast Portland. All Providing Insurance and Financial Services 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service R 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 Celebration Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave. The free event is open to the community. Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester and his band perform Friday, Feb. 27 at Clyde’s; and Saturday, Feb. 28 at Halibut’s. antonioharris@mac.com Agent 4946 N. Vancouver Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 ernie.hill.h5mb@statefarm.com 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. 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. 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, African-Mediter- ranean cuisine at 910 N. Killingsworth St. Ernest J. Hill, Jr. levels are welcome. No partner is needed. First two lessons are free; $20 monthly fee includes both locations. For an event schedule, announce- ments and more information, visit the website groovinhighsteppers.com. 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 mini- mum purchase. For more information, visit pdxjazz.com. Sorry Wrong Number -- Origi- nally written in the 1940s for radio, this thriller about a bedridden hypochondriac who gets her wires crossed overhearing two men plotting a murder, will be the March reading for the Portland Civic Theatre Guild’s Readers Theater, on Tuesday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the Old Church, 1422 S.W 11th Ave. Tickets $8 at the door. Family Portraits $65 February 25, 2015 Upholstery Cleaning • Sofa/Loveseat • Pet Stains • Flood Restorations 5 0 3 - 7 0 5 - 2 5 8 7 2 Rooms + Hall 59 95 $ 109 95 $ Complete House With Free Deoderizer We Also Do Janitorial Services Licensed • Bonded • Insured Carpet Cleaning Spot/Stain Removal • 24 Hour Flood Service Upholstery Cleaning • Area Rug Cleaning • Dry Time 2-4 Hours Free Estimates • Available Weekends