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Page 18 BLACK HISTORY BUSINESSGuide e sseNce H air D esigN 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 CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 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 Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer BUSINESS GUIDE Call 503-288-0033 ads@portlandobserver.com MONTH February 22, 2017 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Black in America Exhibit -- As part of Black History Month, the Pan-African Com- mons at Portland State University is hosting an exhibit of 20 posters depicting artifacts from the Smithsonian’s new National Muse- um of African American History and Culture. The ex- hibit is free and open throughout February from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. daily in PSU’s Smith Memorial Union. Cascade Festival of Af- rican Films -- Portland Community College hosts the longest-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 Auditorium on the PCC Cascade Campus, 705 N. Killingsworth. For a complete schedule, visit africanfilmfestival.org. Portland International Film Fes- tival -- The Portland International Film Festival pulls together a multi- faceted experience during February with over 160 films from around the world with the screenings and spe- cial events at venues across the city in association with the NW Film Center at the Portland Art Museum. 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. One-Woman Mu- sical -- “His Eye is on the Sparrow,’ a stirring one-wom- an musical that celebrates the life of groundbreaking black artist Ethel Waters, a groundbreaking Vaudeville performer who broke racial barriers to emerge a Broadway and Hol- lywood star, is now playing through March 26 at The Armory, downtown. Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylves- ter plays Friday, Feb. 24 at Clyde’s; Saturday, Feb. 25 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 for the Mardi Gras Party at Prime Time in Forest Grove; and Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Duff’s Garage for a special Fat Tuesday show with the New Iberians. 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 Satur- day, Feb. 25 at Milagro, Portland’s premier Lati- no theater at 525 S.E. Stark St. Black Out Beer Fest – Lompoc Brewing presents its “Black Out Beer Fest” featuring more than 25 rotating dark beers from Oregon and southwest Washington, Saturday, Feb. 25 from noon to 10 p.m. at the Side- bar, 3901A N. Williams Ave., a heated tent in the Fifth Quadrant Parking Lot. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Community Transitional School. 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 Oregonian?,” “How has discrimination and segrega- tion affected people who live in Oregon?,” and “How can you make Oregon a great place for everyone?” Breakout Tuesdays Hip Hop -- JAMN 107.5 and Cool Nutz from the Breakout Show present Breakout Tuesdays each third Tuesday of the month at the Ash Street, 225 S.W. Ash. The shows will feature perfor- mances from some of the top rappers from the North- west. Hosted by Juma Blaq and DJ Fatboy. 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. Dr. Marcelitte Failla Chiropractic Physician Call for Appointment: 503-228-6140