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BLACK HISTORY Page 14 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 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 michael.harper.cuik@statefarm.com MONTH Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Cascade Festival of Af- rican Films -- Portland Community College hosts the longest-running annual African film festival in the U.S. during Black History Month and into the first week of March. The screening of 23 vi- brant films will mostly take place at the Mori- arty Auditorium on the PCC Cascade Campus, 705 N. Killingsworth. For a complete schedule, visit africanfilmfestival.org. Portland International Film Festival -- The Port- land International Film Festival pulls together a multifaceted expe- rience during February with over 160 films from around the world with the screenings and special events at venues across the city in association with the NW Film Center at the Portland Art Muse- um. Explore the lineup and get information about tickets at nwfilm.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. Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylves- ter plays Saturday, Feb. 18 at Catfish Lou’s; Friday, Feb. 24 at Clyde’s; and Saturday, Feb. 25 for the Mardi Gras Party at Prime Time in Forest Grove. BUSINESSGuide E ssEncE H air D Esign 4710A NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland OR, 97211 bfade67@ gmail.com Life on Their Own Terms -- “Swimming While Drowning,” a world premiere play about two homeless teens who find inspiration to live life on their own terms, is now playing through Feb. 25 at Milagro, Portland’s premier Lati- no theater at 525 S.E. Stark St. 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. Shalon Xcellence Owner/Stylist 8407 NE Fremont Portland, OR 97220 503-890-6814 shalonda70@gmail.com $5.00 TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 February 15, 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 Teen Late Night Re- turns -- A popular Teen Late Night program through Vancouver Parks and Recreation is back. Young people between the ages of 11 and 18 are invited to enjoy a safe night of free recreational activities every Friday night at either the Fistenburg or Marshall community centers. 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. History Hub -- Oregon Historical Society exhib- it for young people explores the topic of diversity with interactive objects and pictures that tell the sto- ries 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 Oregonian?,” “How has discrimi- nation and segregation affected people who live in Oregon?,” and “How can you make Oregon a great place for everyone?” Clothing Closet -- Each first Saturday of the month, a complimentary breakfast and clothing drive takes place at First AME Zion Church, 4304 N. Vancou- ver Ave. The goal is to clothe and feed Portland one person at a time. For more information, call Nydia Campbell-Pullom at 503-317-1089. 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. Dr. Marcelitte Failla Chiropractic Physician Call for Appointment: 503-228-6140