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Una
Noche de Moda Bohemia
Creations
of local designers, with DJ Stylush providing music.
The
Thieves Guild Gallery and Studio, 625 NW Everett St., #106,
248-0104. 6:30 pm Thursday, Nov. 2. Free.
Catlin
Gabel School Rummage Sale
Used
furniture, clothes, electronics, antiques and, probably,
kitchen sinks, all for financial aid.
Portland
Expo Center, Halls A & B, 8825 SW Barnes Road, 297-1894,
ext. 423. 5-9 pm Thursday, 10 am-9 pm Friday, 10 am-6 pm
Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday, Nov. 2-5. Free.
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Presidential elections have never been exactly rife with
original fashion statements (unless of course you count
Jackie O), and this year's race is no exception. The drab
suits and solid ties worn by Gore and Bush (or "Gush and
Bore," as Ralph Nader likes to refer to them) are as predictable
and carefully chosen as the words they spew forth in their
snore-worthy "debates." Even Gore's earth-toned attempt
at casual ("I'm just a regular guy, see?") is about as exciting
as Tipper's record collection.
Determined to find original campaign-trail chic, a WW
photographer and I high-tailed it to an Oct. 10 drive-time
demonstration by Ralph Nader supporters. The enthusiastic
group was protesting the Green Party candidate's exclusion
from the debates that were to air that night. Those in crazy
get-ups chose them for their political significance, as
well as for their ability to grab the attention of 9-to-5ers
rushing home in their cars to watch the debates. Not every
protester was dressed outrageously, but they all wore their
politics proudly on their sleeves--and there wasn't a gray
suit or phony smile in the bunch.
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