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August 30, 2017 Page 7 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Miss Ethnic, Not Specific Comedy a search for self acceptance Portland actress and writer Kristina Haddad’s new multi-me- dia stage play “Miss Ethnic Non-Specific,” a comedic take on a search for self acceptance and fighting stereotypes, completes its premiere run this weekend at Shaking-the-Tree Theatre, 823 S.E. Grant St. Based on her real-life, the play explores Haddad’s identity crisis journey from a small town talent show to the cut-throat streets of Hollywood. Along the way, she confronts race, culture, misogyny, and the need to fit into the molds of others -- before shattering them into a million pieces. Haddad speaks to anyone who Obituaries In Loving Memory Ronald Stewart Ronald Gerald Stewart went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 16, 2017. He was surrounded by family and friends. Ron was born on May 26, 1953 and passed away due to complications from leukemia. Celebration of Life services are scheduled on Friday, Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. at New Song Community Church, 2511 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Ron will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His family thanks everyone who made his life full and inspirational. A special thanks also to the Portland Observ- er and the Washington family. Drowning Victim was Caring, Compassionate Kristina Haddad has looked in the mirror and tried to change their appearance, or tried as hard as they could to fit into a box, in order to feel wel- comed. Her project first emerged last year at Artist’s Repertory The- atre for the Fertile Ground Festi- val. “Miss Ethnic Non-Specific,” plays Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 7 p.m. Adults $20 and seniors and students $15. Vancouver First Avenue Baptist Church was standing room only as family and friends gathered Aug. 6 to say goodbye to Jonathan James Walker, 18, who drowned off Sauvie Island on Aug. 2 while swimming with friends. He was remembered as a caring and compassionate young man. Walker was a 2017 graduate of Jesuit High School and had recently enrolled at Florida A & M University. While at Jesuit, he participated in football and baseball and was an active member of the campus ministry by participating in and leading program retreats. Growing up in north Portland he played baseball with the Interstate-Ken- ton Little League, Roosevelt Roughrid- ers and Portland Baseball Club. He was involved in many organi- zations including the Oregon Humane Society, University of Oregon Young Scholars Program, FBI Youth Leader- Jonathan James ship Academy and iUrban Teen. Walker He was preceded in death by a brother James C. and grandfather, Jimmy Bang- Bang Walker. He is survived by his mother, Freda Walker of Port- land; a brother James D.; sisters Paris and Lauren; three nephews and two nieces and a host of cousins, aunts and uncles, extended family and friends; special big cousin Mechelle, favorite cousin, Tobias, special little cousin Laila, and grand-godmother Berna. His manny, Raymond Montgomery, special friend Carlissa Wood and lifelong friends Londyn Johnson-Brooks, Greyson Juono, Bobbie Steen and Delano Harris also mourn his passing. 503-288-0033 Subscribe ! Fill Out & Send To: Attn: Subscriptions, PO Box 3137, Portland OR 97208 $45.00 for 3 months • $80.00 for 6 mo. • $125.00 for 1 year (please include check with this subscription form) Name: Telephone: Address: or email subscriptions@portlandobserver.com