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August 16, 2017 Page 13 EDUCATIONCAREERS Special Edition Arts & ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSGuide State Farm R McCoy Park Summer Free for All -- You’re invited to enjoy a free concert featuring the world beat, Afro jazz and African contemporary group Wamba, sponsored by New Columbia Partners, will be held Thursday, Aug. 17 starting at 6:30 p.m. at McCoy Park in the New Columbia neighborhood of north Portland. Pompeii Exhibit at OMSI -- Pre- served bodies cast by volcanic de- bris in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and nearly 200 other artifacts on loan from the unparalleled collec- tion of the Naples National Archae- ological Museum in Italy are part of the new OMSI exhibit, Pompeii: The Exhibi- tion. Now showing through Oct. 22. Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Nor- man Sylvester plays Friday, Aug. 18 at the Rogue Pub in North Plains; and Saturday, Aug. 19 at Restaurant 503 in West Linn. Life of an Iconic President -- One hun- dred years after his birth, John Fitzgerald Kennedy remains a subject of endless fascination for mil- lions of Americans. The Oregon Histor- ical Society’s current exhibition “High Hopes: The Journey of John F. Kenne- dy” explores Kennedy’s early life, his road to the presidency, and the changes he effected during his time in office. Runs through Nov. 12. American Classics -- One of America’s most beloved composers is celebrated when the Clackamas Repertory Theatre presents the music of Irving Berlin with “The Melody Lingers On” at the Osterman The- ater on the Clackamas Community College campus. Shows are Thurs- day-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees through Aug. 27. Tickets at ClackamasRep.org or call 503-594-6047. History Hub -- Oregon Historical Society exhibit for young people explores the topic of diversity with interactive ob- jects 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 con- sider questions like “Who is an Oregonian?,” “How has discrimination and segregation affected people who live in Oregon?,” and “How can you make Oregon a great place for everyone?” Discount Tickets -- 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 Symphonic Choir, Cap- pella Romana and Portland Vocal Consort. Michael E Harper Agent Providing Insurance and Financial Services $5.00 TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING Home Office, Bloomingon, Illinois 61710 We are located at: 9713 S.W. Capitol, Portland, OR 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 503-221-3050 • Fax 503-227-8757 michael.harper.cuik@statefarm.com Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer BUSINESS GUIDE Call 503-288-0033 ads@portlandobserver.com Seasonal Clean Up Special! e sseNce H air D esigN 4710A NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland OR, 97211 Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer bfade67@ gmail.com Call 503-288-0033 or email ads@portlandobserver.com Veterans Seniors Day: Monday/Tuesday E-Waste • Car Towing Appliances • Debris Scrap Metal • Recycling ABLE ARM Reycling (503) 545-3160
