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Page 8 October 21, 2015 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Creating Life through Art Kenyan transplant Jacob Wachira Ezigbo shares his work in an exhibit ‘Roots’ at the Alberta Street Gallery. A Portland artist who grew up in Kenya is bring- ing his mixture of traditional and abstract art to the Alber- ta Street Gallery. Jacob Wachira Ezig- bo is known for creating life through his paintings, photography and other art forms. He paints figurative ab- stractions in beautiful pal- ettes, inspired by his life of a transplanted Kenyan artist. “Growing up in the old- est slum, Mathare Valley, in Nairobi, Kenya, allowed me the opportunity to live with every tribe in my country,” says Ezigbo. “I learn by watching people and living in this communal environ- ment allowed me the chance to see more than most.” Work by Ezigbo will be featured through the month of October at the Alberta Stret Gallery, 2724 N.E. Al- berta St., and an artists’ re- ception will be held at the gallery on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. To learn more about Ezigbo’s work, visit jacobwachiraezigbo. com. Library’s Fall Used Book Sale Sweet Street Food Cart New location 15th and Alberta call 503-995-6150 to place order Mon. - Fri., 11:00am - 7:00pm • Sat. - Sun., 11:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday Special: 3 Wings $2.00 Friday Special: Rib Sandwich, Beef or Pork, $4.00 Oregon’s largest used book sale, organized by the Friends of the Multnomah County Library, takes place this weekend at the Double- Tree Hotel Exhibit Hall at Lloyd Center. The sale opens on Fri- day, Oct. 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., for members of the library support group. New members who donate $10 at the door will also be wel- comed. Admission is free to the public on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Mon- day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale boasts of 100,000 items at great prices. Hard- cover and quality trade pa- perbacks start at $2, mass market paperbacks and chil- dren’s books at 50 cents, CDs at $2, and DVDs at $3. Also available are audio books, LPs, video games, pamphlets, sheet music, and maps – all sorted and in good condition. Monday will be 50% off discount day on all remaining items. For more information, vis- it friends-library.org or call the organization at 503-224- 9176. Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033
