July 4, 2018
Page 7
Arts &
ENTERTAINMENT
A sleek Bugatti Aerolithe is one
of the 19 rare automobiles and
motorcycles on exhibit for ‘The
Shape of Speed: Streamlined
Automobiles
and Motor-
cycles,
1930-
1942,”
now showing
at the
Portland Art Museum.
The Shape of Speed
Streamlined autos from a golden age
“The Shape of Speed: Stream-
lined Automobiles and Motorcy-
cles, 1930–1942,” a new special
exhibit at the Portland Art Museum
is now showing through Sept. 16.
The concept of streamlining au-
tos has fascinated people for gen-
erations. Beginning in the 1930s
and extending until the outbreak
of the World War II, automotive
designers embraced the chal-
lenge of styling and building truly
streamlined cars that were fast and
fuel-efficient.
They were encouraged by the
confluence of aircraft design with
the sleek shapes of fast railroad
locomotives; new advanced high-
ways such as the Autobahns; and
events like the 1939 New York
City World’s Fair, which show-
cased futuristic design.
The Shape of Speed presents a
select group of 17 rare automobiles
and motorcycles that demonstrate
how auto designers translated the
concept of aerodynamic efficien-
cy into exciting machines that in
many cases, looked as though they
were moving while at rest.
A special event in conjunc-
tion with the exhibit takes place
on Sunday, July 8 in the adjacent
South Park Parks, featuring col-
lectors and enthusiasts of classic
sports cars.
Soul of ’71 Class Reunions
Gala at Colwood
Golf Center
kicks off events
All African American 1971
high school graduates from the
entire Portland metro area will
be celebrated with a dinner and
dancing class reunion event on
Saturday, July 7 at the Colwood
Golf Center in northeast Portland
and during a picnic for family and
friends later this month at Colum-
bia Park in north Portland.
For the reunion celebration at
Colwood, folks have been invited
to dress to impress or make it spe-
cial by dressing in 1971-themed
attire. A photo booth and regular
photos will be available for pur-
chase to capture your moment.
Music will be provided by DJ
Ricky Pettiford.
The Community Family and
Friends Picnic at Columbia Park,
coming on Saturday, July 14 will
take place from noon to dusk. Cost
is $5 with attendees asked to bring
a dish to share. Class of’71 Re-
union T-Shirts will be on sale for
$10.
For more information on both
events, contact members of the
Class of ’71 Reunion Committee,
Tina Brazzle at 503-287-2949,
Elijah Cocheran at 503- 309-7306
or Wynona Lowe at 503-490-
4060. The group’s mission is to
celebrate and honor our families
and community.
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