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Page 12 April 1, 2015 BUSINESSGuide Power, Money and Free- dom -- Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., presents “The Invisible Hand,” a compelling political thrill- er by Ayad Akhtar, now playing through Sunday, April 5. The Pulit- zer Prize-winning play is a riveting drama involving a kidnapped Amer- ican “futures” trader in Pakistan who plays the market for his life. Boyz II Men and the Oregon Symphony -- Boyz II Men, one of the most iconic R&B groups in music history, will be making their Oregon Symphony debut when they perform with the orchestra on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Con- cert Hall. Tickets begin at $30 and are available at the Oregon Symphony Tick- et Office, 923 S.W. Washington St. or by phone at 503-228-1353. History, Passion and Drama -- WSU Vancouver’s presents the off-Broad- way play, “Our Young Black Men are Dying and Nobody Seems to Care,” on Wednesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110. The play is a series of vignettes addressing real issues facing young black men in contemporary society. The per- formance by Flow-Theater will serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue and positive action. $5.00 TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Advertise with diversity in 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 Portland Observer The BUSINESS GUIDE Call 503-288-0033 ads@portlandobserver.com Psychological Drama -- Portland Playhouse, the community organization that has transformed an old church at 602 N.E. Prescott St. into a theater space, presents ‘The Other Place” a riveting psy- chological drama about dementia and the puzzles of the human brain. Now playing through April 12. For tickets and more information, visit portland- playhouse.org. Saturday Market -- Portland Saturday Market in Old Town has opened for the 42nd year bringing some of Oregon’s best handmade products, good eats and live entertainment from street musicians and other artists. Located next to the Willamette River at 2 S.W. Naito Parkway, Saturday Market is also open every Sunday through Christmas Eve. Soulful Showcase -- Blacque Butterfly presents Upholste r y C le an ing • S of a/L ove s e at • Pet St ains • Flo o d R estorat ions 5 0 3 - 7 0 5 - 2 5 8 7 59 $ 95 109 95 Complete House Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylves- ter and his band perform Saturday, April 4 at Billy Blues in Vancouver; Friday, April 10 at the Rogue Pub in North Plains; Saturday, April 11 at the North Portland Eagles Lodge for the Inner City Blues Festival benefiting the Health Care For All-Oregon campaign; and Wednesday, April 15 at the Haw- thorne Lobster House. Alpenrose Easter Egg Hunt -- Alpenrose Dairy in southwest Portland hosts this free event on April 4, the Sat- urday before Easter. Chocolate eggs will be hidden across the Alpenrose grounds and kids can redeem sticker wrapped eggs for a special prize! The day’s excitement begins at 10:30 a.m. for kids ages 3-5, and 12:30 p.m. for ages 6-8. ‘Rabbit Romp’ -- On Saturday, April 4, the Ore- gon Zoo hosts its an- nual Rabbit Romp, a celebration of spring geared toward families with candy “egg” hunts for children ages 3 to 10 every 15 minutes be- tween 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Toddlers 2 and under can participate in a spe- cial hunt just for them. Guests should bring their own baskets to col- lect the eggs and prizes. Zoo admission applies. Music Millennium Free Shows -- The Music Mil- lennium, 3158 E. Burnside, hosts in-house live per- formances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to meet artists. Call 503-231-8926 for a schedule. Fourth Sunday Jam Night -- A friends and fam- ily 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. Live Jazz -- Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Third Degrees Lounge at the Riv- er Place Hotel, 1510 S.W. Harbor Way. No cover or minimum purchase. For more information, visit pdxjazz.com. The Law Offices of Patrick John Sweeney, P.C. Patrick John Sweeney 2 Rooms + Hall $ 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. 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