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BLACK HISTORY Page 14 A SOUL TRAIN Back Into The Future Experience ® Hop OnBoard The Hottest Party In America! Saturday February 18, 2017 Featuring FOCUS R&B Band with DJ Master of Funk®, Kenny J and Munchies Soul Food Billy Webb Elks Lodge, 6 N. Tillamook, Portland 5 min. north of the MODA Center $12 at tickettomato.com • $15 at the door Lounge opens at 6pm • Show starts at 9:00pm GO TO WWW.UB-ENTERTAINMENT.NET FOR MORE INFO s Ponsored b y : © 2017 UB Entertainment Co. All Rights Reserved BUSINESSGuide E ssEncE H air D Esign MONTH Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Cascade Festival of Af- rican Films -- Portland Community College hosts the l o n - gest-run- ning annual African film festival in the U.S. during Black History Month and into the first week of March. The screening of 23 vibrant films will mostly take place at the Moriarty Audito- rium on the PCC Cascade Campus, 705 N. Killing- sworth. For a complete schedule, visit africanfilm- festival.org. Music Millennium Free Shows -- The Music Mil- lennium, 3158 E. Burnside, regularly hosts a series of in-house live performances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to meet artists. Call 503-231-8926 for a current schedule. 4710A NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland OR, 97211 bfade67@ gmail.com Shalon Xcellence Owner/Stylist 8407 NE Fremont Portland, OR 97220 503-890-6814 shalonda70@gmail.com $5.00 TEES Breakout Tuesdays Hip Hop -- JAMN 107.5 and Cool Nutz from the Breakout Show present Break- out Tuesdays each third Tuesday of the month at the Ash Street, 225 S.W. Ash. The shows will feature performances from some of the top rappers from the Northwest. Hosted by Juma Blaq and DJ Fatboy. Da Vinci Arts Fair -- The 12th annual da Vinci Middle School Arts Fair, featuring arts and crafts from talented local artists and da Vinci students, is the perfect place to shop for unique, handcrafted and thoughtful gifts. Takes place Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, 2508 N.E. Everett St. CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING Lovestruck -- The Portland Gay Men’s Chorus pres- ents its annual soloist concert with soloists from the group performing their favorite love songs. Bring your valentine to what promises to be a beautiful afternoon of acoustic music, local wine and delectable desserts. Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Old Church Concert Hall. For tickets, visit pdxgmc.org or call 503-226-2588. 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylvester plays Friday, Feb. 10 at the Half Penny in Salem; Sat- urday, Feb. 11 at the Spare Room; Saturday, Feb. 18 at State Farm R Michael E Harper Agent Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomingon, Illinois 61710 We are located at: 9713 S.W. Capitol, Portland, OR 503-221-3050 Fax 503-227-8757 michael.harper.cuik@statefarm.com PLATINUM FADE SALON Sherman Jackson cell 503-891-5905 M-F 9:00am-9:00pm Sat 8:00am-9:00pm Sun 11:00am-6:00pm 5010 NE 9th, Unit A Portland, Oregon 97211 503-284-2989 February 8, 2017 Gentle, Effective Chiropractic Care Specializing in: • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Workers compensation • Headaches • Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain 3539 N. Williams Ave Suite #2 Portland, Or 97227 Catfish Lou’s; Friday, Feb. 24 at Clyde’s; and Saturday, Feb. 25 for the Mardi Gras Party at Prime Time in Forest Grove. History Hub -- Oregon Historical Society exhibit for young people explores the topic of diversity with interactive objects and pictures that tell the stories of the people of Oregon, past and present. With puzzles, touch screen activities and board games, History Hub asks students to consider questions like “Who is an Or- egonian?,” “How has discrimination and segregation affected people who live in Oregon?,” and “How can you make Oregon a great place for everyone?” Acey’s Closet Sale -- Find amazing deals on new and gently used women’s clothing, shoes and accessories at the Acey’s Closet Sale, a weekend benefit for Dress for Success Oregon at 1532 N.E. 37th Ave. Hours are Friday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teen Late Night Returns -- A popular Teen Late Night program through Vancouver Parks and Recre- ation is back. Young people between the ages of 11 and 18 are invited to enjoy a safe night of free recre- ational activities every Friday night at either the Fis- tenburg or Marshall community centers. 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 Celebra- tion Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave. The free event is open to the community. Clothing Closet -- Each first Saturday of the month, a complimentary breakfast and clothing drive takes place at First AME Zion Church, 4304 N. Vancouver Ave. The goal is to clothe and feed Portland one per- son at a time. For more information, call Nydia Camp- bell-Pullom at 503-317-1089. Discount Tickets -- Local low-income families and individuals can purchase $5 tickets to classical musical performances in Portland as part of a unique program called Music for All. Participating organizations in- clude the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Or- chestra, Portland Piano International, Portland Sym- phonic Choir, Cappella Romana and Portland Vocal Consort. Dr. Marcelitte Failla Chiropractic Physician Call for Appointment: 503-228-6140
