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Uniquely Oregon Photo
Exhibit -- An impressive col-
lection of photographs celebrat-
ing people, places, and a potpourri of
images unique to Oregon is the theme of
this photo exhibit on public display through July 31
in the George R. White Library and Learning Center
at Concordia University in northeast Portland. The
art can be viewed during normal library hours.
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Science of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not -- What’s
more amazing that Robert Rip-
ley’s legendary compendium
of oddities, anomalies and fan-
tastic feats? The science that
underlies them! OMSI presents
“The Science of Ripley’s Be-
lieve It or Not!” a 6,000 square
foot interactive exhibit that ex-
plores the real science behind
the unbelievable. The collection
of intriguing objects and astonishing artifacts is
open through Sept. 7.
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Farmers Market at the Square -- Local farmers,
food producers and hot food vendors from all over
the region fill Pioneer Courthouse Square, Port-
land’s downtown living room, each Monday from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Sept. 28.
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 cui-
sine at 910 N. Killingsworth St.
Remembering Janice and Linda -- A concert at
Dawson Park on Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. will
pay tribute to the late soul diva Linda Hornbuckle
and late piano powerhouse Janice Scroggins, two
beloved musicians and community members who
died last year. The musical legacy salute will feature
the Linda Hornbuckle Band featuring LaRhonda
Steele, Norman Sylvester, and Lenanne Sylvester
Miller. Also performing will be Arietta Scroggins
Ward and Nafisaria Scroggins Thomas.
$5.00 TEES
nity College through July
19. Shows are Thursdays
through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.
Get tickets at clackamasrep.org or by call
503-594-6047.
Summer Kids in the Park -- Another schedule of
fun and healthy activ-
ities for kids during
the summer months
is now underway in
three of Gresham’s
largest parks. Free
and open to all kids
under 18, events are
scheduled for two hours every weekday at Main
City, Vance and Red Sunset parks. A free lunch will
be served, and kids can just drop in. No advance
registration is required.
Safe and Free at Matt Dishman -- The Matt Dish-
man Community Center, 77 N.E. Knott St., has
opened its doors to teenagers this summer as part of
a plan to provide safe and free activities for youth,
age 18 and younger through Portland Parks and
Recreation. Registration is required.
Summer Reading for Kids -- Kids of all ages can
sign up at any neighborhood library of the Mult-
nomah County Library system for a free summer
reading program that entices kids to read for pleasure
and maintain the skills they learned during the school
year, while also encouraging lifelong library use.
Chicago Steppin’ Classes -- You have seen the R.
Kelly video, now it’s time to learn the dance. Groo-
vin’ High Steppers offer Chicago Steppin’ classes at
the Rockwood Community Center and the Colwood
Golf Center. All levels are welcome. No partner is
needed. First two lessons are free; $20 monthly fee
includes both locations. For event schedule and in-
formation, go to groovinhighsteppers.com
Portland’s Saturday Market -- Portland Saturday
Market in Old Town brings some of Oregon’s best
handmade products, good eats and live entertain-
ment from street musicians and other artists. Lo-
cated next to the Willamette River at 2 S.W. Naito
Parkway, Saturday Market is also open every Sun-
day through Christmas 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 River
Place Hotel, 1510 S.W. Harbor Way. No cover or
minimum purchase. Get information at 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. Call 503-284-0617.
A.J. Java Hosts Concerts -- A.J. Java, a communi-
ty cafe across the street from Peninsula Park at 6425
N. Albina Ave., welcomes the public to a series of
free summer concerts each Friday from 6 p.m. to
9 p.m., and featuring Cuban sandwiches and a pot-
pourri of Latin sounds.
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Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester
and his band perform Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m.
at Dawson Park for the Remembering Janice Scrog-
gins and Linda Hornbuckle concert; Thursday, July
9 at 7 p.m. at the Lehrer Pub; and Saturday, July 11
at 4:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Street Fair.
Summer Theater -- The Clackamas Repertory The-
atre presents Tennessee Williams’ classic play, “Cat on
a Hot Tin Roof” on the campus of Clackamas Commu-
Discount Tickets -- Local low-income families
and individuals can purchase $5 tickets to classi-
cal musical performances in Portland as part of a
unique program called Music for All. Participating
organizations include the Oregon Symphony, Port-
land Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater, Chamber Music
Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland
Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music,
Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Piano Inter-
national, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Ro-
mana 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.