(Launched) September 8, 2016
Welcome to PDX411.Blog - a place for me to share thoughts and ideas with you about Portland Oregon, and surrounding areas.
Of course my primary concern is with the health and welfare of the African American Community of Portland Oregon.
I am committed to seeing the Community grow politically, economically, socially, culturally and otherwise, in ways that are empowering.
I do hope that in time, with my work and effort, and your support for this site - PDX411.info - will become a relevant asset in the overall development of Portland Oregon.
Heru-Ka Anu, Editor
August 8, 2016
It promises to be a busy weekend for the health conscious green-lifestyle folks with both the Vegan SoulFest taking place this Saturday (see Calendar listing below)
Remembering last year, I advise that you save plenty of room for food tasting, and plenty of time for demonstrations and presentations. Also, carry a few empty backs for bringing home sample products.
August 7, 2016
Today I am absolutely overjoyed in having launched a new radio program - The 411 Cultural Forum (Radio Program) - featuring guests to discuss upcoming cultural events, entertainment and information relative to African Americans. My initial focus will be for the Maryland, DC, Virginia and Delaware areas. I'm looking forward to having performance artist, producers, writers, and just any and everyone who has something culturally related taking place...
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February
Pipeline - A Play
Dates:: February 19 - March 15, 2020
Written By: Dominique Morisseau | Director: Damaris Webb
Co-Production: Confrontation Theater
About: Nya, an inner-city public high school teacher, is committed to her students but desperate to give her only son Omari opportunities they'll never have. When a controversial incident at his upstate private school threatens to get him expelled, Nya must confront his rage and her own choices as a parent. But will she be able to reach him before a world beyond her control pulls him away?
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Performance Location: Portland Playhouse | 602 NE Prescott Street,Portland, OR 97211
Tickets: Wednesday - Friday, Feb 19-21: $19.00 | Opening Night & Saturday, Feb 22: $55.00
Contact: Phone: (503) 488-5822 | Email: boxoffice@portlandplayhouse.org
March
April
THURGOOD - A Play
Dates: APRIL 7 - MAY 3, 2020
Written By: George Stevens, Jr. | Directed By: Lou Bellamy
Produced By:
Presented In Cooperation With: Penumbra Theatre Company
About: Lester Purry and Lou Bellamy return to the Playhouse for Thurgood - the inspiring story of the first African-American to sit on the Supreme Court of the United States. From his early days as a civil rights lawyer arguing the landmark case of Brown vs. Board of Education to the end of institutionalized segregation, Thurgood spans the impressive 58-year career of Justice Thurgood Marshall all the way to his appointment to the highest court in the land.
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Tickets: Tuesday- Friday, Apr 7-10: Preview performances: $19.00 | Saturday, Apr 11: Opening Night. Tickets - $55.00 | All Opening Night patrons are invited to the post-show reception with the cast, creative team, and crew
Performance Location: Portland Playhouse | 602 NE Prescott Street,Portland, OR 97211
Contact: Phone: (503) 488-5822 | Email: boxoffice@portlandplayhouse.org
May
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
African Routes
Celebrating the Roots of Jazz and Brazilian Music
Featuring Devin Phillips Quartet, American Music Program, Okropon Mic Crenshaw, and special guests
7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show | $20 advance, $25 day of show $15 for students, All ages welcome
McMenamins Mission Theater & Pub | 1624 N.W. Glisan, Portland, OR 97209
Website: www.oboaddylegacyproject.org
Thursday, May 11, 2017
African Routes
Celebrating the Roots of Jazz and Brazilian Music
Featuring POPgoji (world soul), Wamba (world beat), Okropong (African traditional) and special guests Gordon Lee (keys), Israel Annoh (drumset), Michael Dougherty (bass) and Mic Crenshaw (MC), LaRhonda Steel (vocals)
7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show | $20 advance, $25 day of show $15 for students, All ages welcome
McMenamins Mission Theater & Pub | 1624 N.W. Glisan, Portland, OR 97209
Website: www.oboaddylegacyproject.org
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:30 P.M.
Billy Childs Quartet
Billy Childs is a multi-time Grammy® Award-winning pianist, arranger, producer and composer from Los Angeles... He is touring in support of his newest album, Rebirth, to be released on March 24, 2017 on the Mack Avenue jazz imprint.
Admission: PDX Jazz Members $22 | General Admission $25 | Day of Show $30 | All Ages Show; Bar with ID
Venue: THE OLD CHURCH
Location: 1422 S.W. 11th Avenue | Portland, Oregon 97201
Phone: 503-222-2031 | Email: staff@theoldchurch.org
Friday, May 26 - Monday, May 29, 2017
Vanport Mosaic Festival
The Vanport Mosaic Festival is a four-day exploration of the history and legacy of Vanport, Oregon's second largest city wiped out by a flood in 1948 [Also called the first 'Hurricane Katrina']...
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June 2017
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 8:00 P.M.
Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet
Location: McMenamins Mission Theater | 1624 NW Glisan St Portland, OR 97209
Admission: $20 - $30
Thursday, June 29, 2017 | 7:30 P.M.
David Murray / Kahal El'Zabar Duo
PDX Jazz presents... Together, Murray (sax) and El'Zabar (percussion) are the miracle of profound sound who can brilliantly express the epiphany to be free, with body and soul plus the hope and desire that comes from blowing musical fire.
Venue: The Old Church
Location: 1422 S.W. 11th Avenue | Portland, Oregon 97201
Phone: 503-222-2031 | Email: staff@theoldchurch.org
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Band Leader
Aaron Rhines
Band Leader
Phone: 301-646-6316
Email: aaronrhines@hotmail.com
Dance Company
Obo Addy Legacy Project
Susan Addy, Executive Director
7725 N. Fowler Avenue
Portland, OR, 97217
Phone: 503.288.3025
Website: www.oboaddylegacyproject.org
DanceAndBmore
CJ Philip - Artistic Director
Email: DanceAndBmore@gmail.com
Website: DanceAndBmore.com
Dance School
Sankofa Dance Theater
PO Box 68214
Baltimore 21215
Phone: 443-398-6627
Email: SankofaDT@gmail.com
Website: SankofaDanceTheater.org
Drummers
Obo Addy Legacy Project
Susan Addy, Executive Director
7725 N. Fowler Avenue
Portland, OR, 97217
Phone: 503.288.3025
Website: www.oboaddylegacyproject.org
Film Maker
Broadway Madison
Phone/Fax : 443-200-5561
Email: broadwaymadison@aol.com
Website: broadwaymadisonentertainment.com
HABESHA Baltimore
Phone: 443 - 438 – 8697
Email: habesha.bmore@gmail.com
Website: habeshabmore.org/
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Gallery
Eubie Blake Cultural Center
847 N. Howard Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-4605
Phone:(410) 225-3130
Fax: (410)-225-3139
Website: EubieBlake.org
Howard County Center of African American Culture Inc.
5434 Vantage Point Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: 410-715-1921
Email: seltzroth@visithowardcounty.com
Website: hccaac.org/
Museum
African Art Museum Of Maryland
11711 East Market Place
Maple Lawn
Fulton Md 20759
Phone/Fax: 301-490-6070
Website: AfricanArtMuseum.org
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Highway
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
Phone: 410-244-1900
website: AVAM.org
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum
300 Oella Ave
Oella, MD 21228
Phone: 410.887.1081
Fax: 410.203.2747
Email: bannekermuseum (at) baltimorecountymd.gov
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum
830 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 443-263-1800
The Walters Art Museum
600 N. Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-547-9000
Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Website: www.thewalters.org/
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Musician
Phillip Taylor
Musician, Composer, Teacher
Phone: 240-281-1845
Email: Philsmusicnote@live.com
Email: prichardtaylor@msn.com
Performers
Good Music Good People Show
Eclectic, Alternative, Rock, Soul, etc.
Email: GoodMusicGoodPeopleShow@gmail.com
Website: Click Here
Photographer
Juma Keambirorio
Phone: 410-522-2026
Baltimore & Surrounding Counties
Theater
The Arena Players
801 McCulloh St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-728-6500
Website: ArenaPlayersInc.com
Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center
Morgan State University
2201 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21251
Phone: 443-885-4440 / Event Information
Website: MurphyFineArtsCenter.org
Theater Production
Womb Work
3724 Kimble Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 410.338.0265
Fax: 410.338.0268
E-mail: Info@wombwork.com
Website: WombWork.com
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