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If you had to disappear from your life, who would you call first? In the thrilling new play "How to Disappear Completely and Never be Found," a young advertising executive reaches the breaking point and decides to drop out as quickly as possible. So he digs up a shoestring relation in a seedy corner of the country who can give him a quick detailed lesson in the art of escape. The mis...   More

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God is in the grits and heaven in the hog at the Country Cat. Although the focus is on classic American Southern fare, the twists (molasses-hickory-smoked duck legs, an old fashioned floated with sweetened iced tea in a tall glass) are enough to make you twang in tongues. Chef-owner Adam Sappington's signature dishes include cast-iron fried chicken; Strawberry Mountain barbecue beef...   More

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KUFO's Cort and Fatboy host free screenings of the final season of Battlestar Gallactica at the Bagdad Theater until the show's finale in March. 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 236-9234. 10 pm Friday, Jan. 16. Free. 21+....   More

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Bar Avignon hosts an Inauguration Party with happy hour all night long. 2138 SE Division St., 517-0808. Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Nancy Hunt and Randy Goodman have transformed the space that once belonged to the Red & Black Cafe. Where once was a newspaper clipping of Bruce Springsteen scrawled with the words “The only boss we listen to” is now a sleek bar lined...   More

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Originally known as Microphone Mike, Myka 9 is recognized as one of the most stylistically advanced rappers in the 90's. His first real break was in the 1980's when he received the opportunity to be a lyrical ghost writer on NWA's first compilation, titled ‘NWA and The Posse.' He then had the opportunity to collaborate with major...   More

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Due to the success and requests for round two of “Cover Your Hearts” on Saturday, February 14th at Someday Lounge, Charmparticles regroup and arrange the highly anticipated 2nd event. The evening will stay true to the theme of covering rock ballads of the eighties with the benefits going toward Ethos Music.

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Reel Music, the Film Center's celebration of music on film, treats music lovers to some of music's most intriguing artists (both celebrated and little known) offering a filmic take on sounds, roots and personalities from bossa nova to indie rock. Located at Whitsell Auditorium on 1219 SW park Avenue. 221-1156. Tickets are $8 general admission, $7 PAM members, students, and seniors, and ...   More

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The Bender is back, and better than ever. We just got a press release from Slabtown head-honcho Sam Soule announcing the lineup for the Slabtown Bender—the third annual event that, and this is a quote, is “fast becoming Porltand's signature weekender for truly wild rock ‘n' roll.” Last year's lineup was pretty great, but nothing tops Mudhoney. Seriously, just ...   More

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The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics Oregon athletes by jumping, walking or slowly crawling into the frigid and icy Oregon waters. The event is open to the public, and all spectators are welcome free of charge!
Participants must raise a minimum of...   More

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From the absurdist comedy of Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, creators and stars of the hit Adult Swim series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, comes this awesome nationwide tour. Much like the television series, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Tour 2008 is a fast-paced, live variety show, complete with short films, parodies, pranks and musical numbers. Tim and Eric will also sho...   More