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MLK Day in Portland (17-January-2011)

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Hope you’re having a great MLK holiday! Below are some activities and events taking place today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:

MLK Day on MLK Blvd.MLK 16mm movie film screening. MLK Day on MLK Blvd.

From facebook page, set up by Thomas Robinson . . .

“ten thousand feet of speeches and documentaries about King and the Civil Rights movement in six hours. FREE, ALL AGES, NO PURCHASE NECESSARY, ALL PEOPLE ARE WELCOME, plenty of chairs and tables. All movies are actual 16mm vintage reels of film, no tapes or discs. ” [more]

Oregon ZooFree Admission to the Oregon Zoo on MLK Holiday

The Oregon Zoo, celebrating the spirit of public service associated with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is offering free admission on Monday, January 17 2011.

“It is the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a perfect opportunity for the zoo to provide this service to our community,” said Kim Smith, zoo director.”” [more]

And all week long:

MLK TributeLiving the Legacy: MLK Tribute

For the sixth straight year, the Multicultural Center at Portland State University is proud and pleased to hold a series of flagship events honoring the life and legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King. Interspersed with teach-ins, video reflections and more, PSU’s dutiful recognition of this remarkable figure is always capped with a contemporary keynote address. [more]

Brewfest, Tolkien Birthday, Portlandia, Timbers Army, and MLK Day (January 14-17, 2011)

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With the holiday season now well behind us, refreshed event organizers are getting busy once again. This weekend, in particular, which includes the Martin Luther King Junior Holiday on Monday, January 17, features a well rounded collection of events.

Friday

PortlandiaPortlandia’s Portland Premiere

The TV series Portlandia, featuring Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen, premieres on IFC on Friday, January 21st.

But the Portland, and World, Premiere takes place a week earlier on Friday, January 14th at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy). [more]

Saturday

Tokien Birthday 2011J.R.R. Tolkien Birthday Bash

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien‘s birthday was actually January 3rd, but the McMenamins’ 2011 J.R.R. Tolkien Birthday Celebration takes place this Saturday, January 15th at the Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd). [more]

Timbers ArmyTimbers Army 3rd Saturday

The first Timbers Army 3rd Saturday of 2011 takes place on the 15th at the Landmark Saloon (4847 SE Division) . . .
“They got’s great beer, great booze, great vegan options (kinda of funny for a Casper saloon at the end of a cattle drive), and some of the sweetest steel guitar this side of the Rio Grande!” [more]

Sunday

Buckman Kerns Brewfest 2011Buckman–Kerns Brewfest

The first annual Buckman-Kerns Brewfest takes place Sunday, January 16 2011 at The East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) from 1pm until the beer is gone!

The neighborhood breweries taking part in a rare January* brewfest include . . . [more]

Monday

MLK Day on MLK Blvd.MLK 16mm movie film screening. MLK Day on MLK Blvd.

From facebook page, set up by Thomas Robinson . . .

“ten thousand feet of speeches and documentaries about King and the Civil Rights movement in six hours. FREE, ALL AGES, NO PURCHASE NECESSARY, ALL PEOPLE ARE WELCOME, plenty of chairs and tables. All movies are actual 16mm vintage reels of film, no tapes or discs. ” [more]

Oregon ZooFree Admission to the Oregon Zoo on MLK Holiday

The Oregon Zoo, celebrating the spirit of public service associated with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is offering free admission on Monday, January 17 2011.

“It is the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a perfect opportunity for the zoo to provide this service to our community,” said Kim Smith, zoo director.”” [more]

And for even more weekend events and activities, visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, and PDX Pipeline!

Free Admission to the Oregon Zoo on MLK Holiday (17-January-2011)

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Oregon ZooThe Oregon Zoo, celebrating the spirit of public service associated with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is offering free admission on Monday, January 17 2011.

“It is the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a perfect opportunity for the zoo to provide this service to our community,” said Kim Smith, zoo director.

It’s not a requirement for admission, but they are also encouraging visitors to bring donations of food or gently-used clothing to benefit SnowCap and Transition Projects.

Winter hours are 10am until 4pm every day (ground stay open until 5pm).

J.R.R. Tolkien Birthday Bash (15-January-2011)

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Tolkien Birthday 2011John Ronald Reuel Tolkien‘s birthday was actually January 3rd, but the McMenamins’ 2011 J.R.R. Tolkien Birthday Celebration takes place this Saturday, January 15th at the Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd).

Elves, wizards, ents, orcs and all others are welcome to join us for this celebration of one of the 20th century’s most influential authors. We’ll have kids’ fun, live music, performances by Willamette Radio Workshop, the entire “Lord of the Rings” trilogy in the Theater, Hobbit-inspired food specials and more! Come in costume to compete for prizes.

The celebration begins at 11am and the live music starts at 7pm. It’s free to get in, but organizers ask you to bring a canned food donation for the Oregon Food Bank.

Find more information, including the film schedule, visit the event page.