September 20, 2017
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Arts &
ENTERTAINMENT
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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.
Wake of Vanport Movie Screening -- A documentary about
the 1948 flood that destroyed
the
city of Vanport,
displacing
hundreds
of
black shipyard workers and
other populations, told by
survivors and others, screens
Friday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. at
the McMenamins Kennedy
School Theater in northeast Portland. Immediately following the
screening, there will be an opportunity for discussion. Admission
is free. Reservations are required.
Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylvester plays
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. 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.
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