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"This is Home" Live Performances on Cultural Diversity

Event date: June 26th, 2008 6:30 PM

Event location: Ohana Hawaiian Cafe, 6320 NE Sandy

This summer join two live performances which will unfold in restaurants in Roseway. This project was initiated by the PDXInternational District with funds from the CNN Neighborhood Grants Program. In 2007 Act for Action social change theater writer Jeannie LaFrance interviewed diverse community members who work and live in the NE Sandy district to produce "A Place Called Home". The stories of immigrant neighbors, such as Latino and Vietnamese, were told by diverse neighbors while spectators enjoyed dinner. The performances lead up to the International Day Festival on July 12th.

Thursday, June 26th-6:30p
OHANA Hawaiian Cafe
6320 NE Sandy Blvd.

Thursday, July 3rd-6:30p
Steamers Restaurant and Lounge
8303 NE Sandy Blvd.

This year's festival is in memory of Mildred Loving of the landmark Loving Decision civil rights case.

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