November 22, 2017
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Arts &
ENTERTAINMENT
of a unique program called Music for All.
Family Movie Night -- Self Enhancement,
Participating organizations include the Or-
Inc., 3920 N. Kerby Ave., presents two film
egon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet
favorites for Thanksgiving week when it holds
Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth
a Movie Family Night on Saturday, Nov. 25. The
Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Friends of
screenings
will begin with a 4 Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Piano Inter-
p.m. showing of the national, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Romana and Portland
“The Wiz” and a 7 p.m. Vocal Consort.
showing of “Coming
to America.” Tickets at
the door are $5 per film
or $8 for both. Snacks
and beverages will be
available for purchase.
Da Vinci Arts Fair -- The popular da Vinci Middle School Arts Fair,
with proceeds supporting the school at 2508 N.E. Everett, takes place
Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be fine art, boutique
crafts, ceramics, clothing, paintings, pottery, photos, food and more.
Admission is free. Live music, a cafe and student artwork for sale are
other highlights.
Celebrate with Whole Foods -- The holiday season is definitely 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.
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 Saturday,
Nov. 25 at Clyde’s.
To Kill a Mockingbird --
Revisiting themes of com-
passion in justice that are as
resonant today as when the
play was set in the 1930s,
Lakewood Theatre Compa-
ny in Lake Oswego presents
‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ the
journey of a young white
girl whose father has been
appointed to defend a black
man falsely accused of rap-
ing a white woman. Now
playing through Dec. 10.
For tickets, call the box office at 503-635-3901 or visit lakewood-cen-
ter.org.
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, Histo-
ry Hub asks students
to consider questions
like “Who is an Or-
egonian?,” “How has
discrimination and segregation affected people who live in Oregon?,”
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 provides $5 admission for low income individ-
uals 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 pur-
chase $5 tickets to classical musical performances in Portland as part
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