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November 15, 2017 Page 11 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Table Set for School Arts Fair Celebrate with Whole Foods -- The holiday season is defi- nitely not the time for added stress and complications. At Whole Foods Market, 1210 N.W. Couch St, you will find a holiday table with staff who are ready to assist and make your holiday life easier. This table is your “Holiday Central” where you can order everything from a turkey to dinner rolls to a full holiday meal. Family Movie Night – Self Enhancement, Inc., 3920 N. Kerby Ave., presents two film favorites for Thanksgiving week when it holds a Movie Family Night on Saturday, Nov. 25. The screenings will begin with a 4 p.m. showing of the “The Wiz” and a 7 p.m. showing of “Coming to America.” Tick- ets at the door are $5 per film or $8 for both. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Next Generation Bluesman -- Visionary young blues star Selwyn Birchwood celebrates the release of his new album ‘Pick Your Poison,’ with a performance Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Portland’s Jack London Review, 529 S.W. Fourth Ave. Tickets are $10. Visit jacklondonrevue. com. Christmas Tree Permits -- You can skip the lot and explore the forest while finding this year’s holiday tree. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest east of Vancouver is selling $5 personal-use Christmas tree cut- ting permits, which include a map of cutting areas and instructions for cutting trees. For more information, call 360-891-5001. Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylvester plays Friday, Nov. 17 at the Blue Diamond; and Saturday, Nov. 25 at Clyde’s. History Hub -- Oregon Historical Society exhibit for young people explores the topic of diversity with inter- active objects and pictures that tell the stories of the people of Oregon, past and present. With puz- zles, 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 Ore- gon?,” and “How can you make Oregon a great place for everyone?” Zoo for All -- The Oregon Zoo has launched “Zoo for All,” a new discount program that pro- vides $5 admission for low in- come individuals and families. Visitors may purchase up to six of the $5 tickets by brining a photo ID and documentation showing they participate in low income service, like the Oregon Trial Card, Medicaid, Section 8, Tem- porary Assistance for Needy Families, and Head Start. 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. Preparations are underway for one of the more popular arts fairs in Portland, the da Vinci Arts Middle School Arts Fair, with pro- ceeds supporting the school locat- ed at 2508 N.E. Everett. With 55 juried artists, student and alumni student artists and a school brimming with artistic and creative expression, the 13th annual event takes place at the school on Satur- day, Dec. 2 from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be fine art, boutique crafts, ceramics, clothing, paint- ings, pottery, photos, food and more. Admission is free. Live mu- sic, a cafe and student artwork for sale will also highlight the event.