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Portland Jazz Festival
The annual Portland Jazz Festival aims to promote jazz by presenting jazz masters as well as local musicians in a series of concerts, free performances, films, lectures and exhibitions. The month of February is also celebrated as Black History Month, which includes jazz education and outreach programs. The dynamic sounds of jazz have enlivened the Portland area since the days of World War II when thousands of African Americans came to work in the Kaiser shipyards. After the war ended, local jazz pioneers hosted backyard jam sessions where many musical styles were shared and improved upon. Past festivals have included artists such as Dianne Reeves, McCoy Tyner, Don Byron, Eddie Palmieri and Nancy King.
Venue: Various
Date: February 2010, TBA
Website: www.pdxjazz.com

Portland Saturday Market
The Portland Saturday Market is America's largest open-air crafts market. There are over 250 stalls of handcrafted items and delicious homemade and ethnic food. There is an intimate, down-to-earth spirit here as visitors can interact with the artists and watch them work. The market is situated in Portland's historic Old Town and features live music and other events to complement the shopping.
Venue: Old Town at SW Ankeny and Naito Parkway
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 10am to 5pm
Website: www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com

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