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October 24, 2018 Page 11 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Nigerian Independence Celebration Portland’s Nigerian communi- ty invites supporters to join them for a “Nigeria Independence Day” gathering, Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Colwood Golf Center, 7313 N.E. Columbia Blvd. The celebration will highlight the strength and diversity of the people of Nigeria and its rich cultural heritage, and acknowl- edge Nigeria progress since in- dependence from colonial rule. Although the country has gone through several forms of transfor- mations, it has been ruled by dem- ocratically elected governments for the past 20 years. The sponsoring group, Nigerian Community in Oregon and South- Haha’s for Housing -- A 21 and up comedy night fundraiser to support housing, building gardens and improving homes in northeast Port- land, presented by Sabin Community Development, will be held Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more info and tickets, visit sabincdc.us. Triumph over Obstacles -- Portland’s Corrib The- atre presents ‘Hurl,’ a play about immigrants of col- or, refugees and asylum seekers who triumph in the ancient Irish sport of hurling in the face of histori- cal, societal, and personal obstacles. Now playing through Friday, Oct. 26 at New Expressive Works, 810 S.E. Belmont. The Discovery of King Tut -- A compelling repro- duction of the burial trea- sure from King Tut’s tomb, discovered 95 years ago in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings, is presented in the traveling exhibit ‘The Dis- covery of King Tut,’ now showing through Jan. 27 at OMSI. For tickets and more information, visit omsi.edu or call the box of- fice at 503-797-4000. The Color Purple -- Portland Center Stage at The Armory has launched its new season with the Tony Award-win- ning musical “The Color Purple,” adapted from Alice Walker’s classic novel about the sis- terhood, resilience and self-empower- ment in a community of black women in rural Geor- gia. Now showing through Sunday, Oct. 28. Tickets range from $25 to $87 with special $5 tickets avail- able for Oregon Trail Card holders through the Arts for All program. Visit pcs.org. New Chinatown Museum -- “Made in Chinatown, USA: Portland,” a photo exhibit capturing the cul- west Washington (NCOSWA) strives to promote bridge-build- ing between Nigerian immigrants and other Americans in the Port- land-Vancouver area. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes! For more informa- tion, call Vitalis Ogbeama at 503- 997-4812 or the Patrick Essien at 503-730-9139. BUSINESSGuide Got Debt? We Can Help! thru our debt alleviation process: Student Loans; Credit Cards, or IRS Debt---90% success rate!!!!! Call Ruth at (360)723-8497. Project Truth Community Church Marcus Shambry Lead Pastor tural pride of Port- land’s Asian commu- nity marks the opening of a new Portland Chinatown Museum at 127 N.W. Third Ave. Admissions is a suggested $5 and free on First Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Holiday Craft and Gift Bazaar -- The Hollywood Senior Center, 1840 N.E. 40th Ave., will hold its annual holiday craft and gift bazaar, offering hand- crafted items for sale, on Saturday, Oct. 27. The se- nior center’s thrift and gift store will also be open during the event. Gorge Shuttle Returns -- The Columbia Gorge Express bus service by the Oregon Department of Transportation has made its return, now going as far east as Hood River and offering serve seven days a week, year round. The bus departs from the Gateway Transit Center to Rooster Rock State Park, Multnomah Falls, Cascade Locks and Hood River. Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Syl- vester plays Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Billy Blues in Vancouver; Friday, Oct 26 at Clyde’s; and Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Vinyl Tap. Life under Nazi Rule -- The Portland Art Muse- um and Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education jointly present two exhi- bitions this fall and win- ter featuring photographs by the late Polish-Jewish photojournalist Henry Ross offering an extraor- dinary rare glimpse of life under Nazi rule. Both facilities are offering offer a full slate of exhibit-re- lated programming. Zoo for All -- The Oregon Zoo has launched “Zoo for All,” a new discount program that provides $5 admission for low income 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, Temporary Assis- tance for Needy Families, and Head Start. Discount Tickets -- Low income families and in- dividuals can purchase $5 tickets to classical mu- sical performances in Portland as part of a unique program called Music for All. Participating orga- nizations 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 Inter- national, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Ro- mana and Portland Vocal Consort. YOU CALL, WE HAUL Johnny Huff (owner/operator) 4905 NE St. Johns Road, Vancouver WA 98661 pastorshambry. projecttruth @gmail.com Scrapping Metal & Landscape Meintenance Cell: (971) 263-5516 Platinum Fade Salon Hair Stylist Wanted Call Sherman Jackson $5.00 TEES CLUBS 503 284-2989 FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS 5010 NE 9th BUSINESSES Unit A SCREEN PRINTING Portland, Or 97211 971-570-8214 Chicago-Style Steppin Fun, Healthy Social Dance for Couples and Singles. 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