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Page 12 May 27, 2015 BUSINESSGuide Arts & ENTERTAINMENT A. J. Java, 6425 N. Albina Ave., hosts a summer series of free concerts every Friday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A.J. Java Hosts Concerts $5.00 TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING A.J. Java, a community cafe across the street from Peninsula Park in north Portland, welcomes the public to a series of free weekly concerts this summer. Owner and activist Eleza Fais- on invites you to join neighbor- 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 est. 2002 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 ric rare ~Director ~ Producer ~ Editor (503) 901-2092 ricrare2@gmail.com hood musicians Aquiles Montas and Lolo Cutumay for an alco- hol-free, family-friendly music night each Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring Cuban sand- wiches and a potpourri of Latin sounds. Rose Festival Fun -- City- Fair, the Portland Rose Fes- tival waterfront celebration on the downtown waterfront with car- nival rides, live music, tasty treats and dozens of shops and wares, among other attractions, is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend, and then opens again for another extended weekend through Sunday, June 7 as Portland’s Rose Festival comes into full swing. Starlight Parade -- One of the most popular Rose Festival events, the Portland General Electric/ SOLVE Starlight Parade takes off Saturday, May 30, offering funky, eclectic fun for everyone, from traditional marching bands and flood-lit floats, to glow-in-the-dark umbrellas and unique hand-built entries. The parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at North- west Burnside and Ninth Avenue and then travels through downtown Portland and ends at Lincoln High School Essential Gus Van Sant -- The Northwest Film Center is currently showing a series of films by Gus Van Sant, the Portland director honored as one of the most talented and imaginative filmmakers of the indie film renaissance. The series, which includes such notable successes such as “Drugstore Cow- boy,” “My Own Private Idaho,” and “Elephant,” along with other movies that influenced Van Sant’s film practice, runs through Friday, June 5. Training at 2205 N. Lombard Mon 6:45PM / Thurs 10AM Attend “Free” Team Training Session Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylves- ter and his band Wednesday, May 27 at the Haw- thorne Lobster House; Norman is a guest with Ed Neumann on Sunday; May 31 at Bradford’s; and Sylvester and the band perform Friday, June 5 at the Blue Diamond. Soulful Showcase -- Blacque Butterfly presents spoken word, live music and featured artists on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 8 Montas and Cutumay are fre- quently joined by other local mu- sicians, including Carlos Flores, Eric Johnston, Fito Roberts, Ivan Alamos, Kiwi Karen, Lolo, and Tito Amaya. A.J. Java is located at 6425 N. Albina Ave. p.m. at E’Njoni Café, Af- rican-Mediterranean cuisine at 910 N. Killingsworth St. Chicago Steppin’ Classes -- You have seen the R. Kelly video, now it’s time to learn the dance. Groovin’ High Steppers offer Chicago Steppin’ classes at the Rockwood Com- munity Center and the Colwood Golf Center. All levels are welcome. No partner is needed. First two lessons are free; $20 monthly fee includes both lo- cations. For an event schedule, announcements and more information, visit the website groovinhigh- steppers.com Portland’s Saturday Market -- Portland Saturday Market in Old Town has opened for the 42nd year bringing some of Oregon’s best handmade prod- ucts, good eats and live entertainment from street musicians and other artists. Located next to the Wil- lamette River at 2 S.W. Naito Parkway, Saturday Market is also open every Sunday through Christ- mas Eve. 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. Oregon Black History -- The Black Museum of Oregon 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.
