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Page 6 May 29, 2019 Obituary Arts & ENTERTAINMENT In Loving Memory Charles E. Warren Sr. The family of Charles E. Warren Sr. would like to thank all of those who came and showed their love and support in our time of grief. Harris Photography Japanese Americans from Portland and other West Coast cities are forced by the federal government onto trains for relocation to inland camps during World War II. A new performance piece explores the profound challenges the community has faced. Healing from Racism in America 503-730-1156 A new performance piece ex- ploring the profound racism and other challenges experienced by Portland Japanese Ameri- can community, and the resil- ience and fortitude of that same community, is open for multi- ple showings, Saturday, June 1 through Wednesday, June 5 at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 4340 N. Interstate Ave. Through theatre, dance and Sweet 16 to 100th Event Coverage, Prints on site and Video music, the 90-minute perfor- mance “Gambatte: An Amer- ican Legacy” is a way to raise empathy and heal the emotional legacy and the effects of racism in America. The production is presented as a part of Portland’s annual Vanport Mosaic Festival. Combining the talents of four featured artists, Chisao Hata, Heath Hyun, Ken Yoshikawa and Jenna Yokoyama, and other artists, the show explores what it means to be Asian American in today’s landscape, and the his- torical complexities informing identity in America. Seating is limited and reser- vations are recommended. Tick- ets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, avail- able through the Vanport Mosaic Festival website vanportmosaic. org. antonioharris.com Starlight Parade – One of the Rose Festival’s most popular at- tractions, the Portland General Elec- tric/SOLVE Starlight Parade, takes place on Saturday, June 1, starting at 8:30 .m. The funky, eclectic fun parade draws nearly 100 illuminated entries along a 2 mile route, downtown. $5.00 TEES 971-276-8674 CLUBS Cut, trim, edge, power washing, hauling, leaf removal, cleanup, anything! 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Noontime programming will take place throughout the festival, a tribute to the 35th anniversary of Pioneer Courthouse Square. Good in the Hood Parade – Time to get ready for the annual Good in the Hood Parade, coming to inner north and north- east Portland Saturday, June 22. Join the fun by organizing a parade entry. Register on the Good on the Hood website goodinthehood.org. The deadline to sign up is May 30. Father-Daughter Princess Ball – A magical evening where fathers and father-figures will bring their daugh- ters out for a special night of music, dancing, food, photos and fun. An evening to remember forever! Saturday, June 29 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Port- land Airport. Tickets available at eventbrite.com or Contact Joseph Blake at 503-317-1999. Norman Sylvester Band – The Norman Syl- vester Band plays Saturday, May 25 for the Memorial Week- end Blues Festival at the Nehalem Bay Winery; Saturday, June 1 at Wilf’s; Saturday, June 8 at the Spare Room; Saturday, June 15 at Mac’s Place in Silverton; Saturday’s June 22 at 12:30 p.m. for the Cider Summit at Fields Park; and Sunday, June 24 at 4 p.m. for the Good in the Hood Festival at King Park. Vancouver Juneteenth – Commemorate the official ending of slavery in the U.S. The Vancouver NAACP presents its annual Juneteenth celebration, Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Clark College’s Hanna Hall. Activities in- clude a diversity job fair, forums on racial justice, education and law enforcement, live entertainment and food vending. Explore Washington Park – Free shuttle service to Washington Park, with stops to all major attractions in- cluding the Oregon Zoo and Children’s Museum, now runs year round on weekends and offers daily service during spring and summer through October. Zoo for All – The Oregon Zoo has launched “Zoo for All,” a discount program that provides $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 docu- mentation showing they participate in low income service, like the Oregon Trial Card, Medicaid, Section 8, Temporary 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 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.
