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September 6, 2017
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Arts &
ENTERTAINMENT
Blues, Boogie and Soul
Pompeii Exhibit at OMSI -- Preserved bodies cast by volcanic debris
in the eruption of Mt.
Vesuvius and nearly 200
other artifacts on loan from
the unparalleled collection
of the Naples National
Archaeological Museum
in Italy are part of the new
OMSI exhibit, Pompeii:
The Exhibition. Now showing through Oct. 22.
Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylvester plays Friday,
Sept. 8 at 9 p.m. at the Spare Room; Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Billy Blues
in Vancouver; Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Adrianna Hill Ballroom; Friday,
Sept. 22 at the Rogue Pub; Saturday, Sept. 23 at Clyde’s; Friday, Sept.
29 at the Blue Diamond; and Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. for the
Portland Guitar Society’s Faces of Guitar showcase at Portland State
University.
Kubrick on Film -- The nonprofit Hollywood Theatre on Northeast
Sandy Boulevard continues its summer showcase of legendary directors
with “Kubrick on Film,” a screening of films by Stanley Kubrick during
September, from his “2001: A Space Odyssey” to “The Shining.” For
the complete lineup, visit hollywoodtheatre.org.
Life of an Iconic President -- One hundred years after his birth, John
Fitzgerald Kennedy remains a subject
of endless fascination for millions of
Americans. The Oregon Historical
Society’s current exhibition “High
Hopes: The Journey of John F. Kennedy”
explores Kennedy’s early life, his road
to the presidency, and the changes he
effected during his time in office. Runs
through Nov. 12.
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 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
include the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater,
Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland
Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber
Orchestra, Portland Piano International, Portland Symphonic Choir,
Cappella Romana and Portland Vocal Consort.
An explosive rocker, Benjamin
Booker, brings his frenzied guitar-
strumming and raw, soulful vocals
to Portland for a concert at the
Wonder Ballroom on Friday, Sept.
8. Doors open at 8 p.m. Booker is
a musician, singer, songwriter and
guitarist who was born in Virginia
and raised in Florida. After college
he moved to New Orleans to work
for a non-profit and began playing
shows. His music is described
by the Chicago Tribune as “a raw
brand of blues, boogie and soul.”