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Portland Observer
Thursday. January 12. 1978
Community Calendar
I.B.P.O.E. of W. Queen Committee - Put your blue jeans on and come disco. Where:
6 N. Tillamook St.; When: Saturday. January 14. 1978; Time: 9:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.;
Donation: $2.50; Cash Prizes For further information call 249 9872.
January 12th - Houniag toalitioa workshop on City's proposed Housing Policy
Trinity Episcopal Church, 147 N.W. 19th, 7:00 p.m.
January 12th - Northeast (e m tr e h e a iiv e Planning l ommittoe King Neighborhood
Facility. 4815 N.E. 7th Avenue, 7:30 p.m.
January 17th - Housing Coalition worhsho,> on City's proposed Housing Policy.
Centenary Wilbur Dining Room. 1215 S.E. 9th, 7:00 p.m.
January 17th - Northeast Coalition. King Neighborhood Facility. 4815 N.E. 7th
Avenue. 7:30 p.m., (1) City's proposed Housing Policy.
January 25th - 1-ow Income Housing and Fair Housing. St. Francis Parish Hail, 330
S.E. U th Avenue. 7:00 p.m.
KBOO. a non profit radio station, is sponsoring a special benefit concert featuring
the jazz group Tom Grant and Friends. The public is invited to attend on January 15.
1978. Sunday, at the Euphoria. 315 S.E. 3rd starting at 9:00 p.m. Also appearing will
be the Count Dutch Trio and Dance Alive. A donation of »2.50 is asked to support the
efforts of KBOO.
Sheraton Airport Hotel is giving two shows. January 22nd. at 1:00-3:00 p.m. and
4:00-6:00 p.m. "Four Soaooos" wedding fashion show with Charles F. Berg and
ALLEN JONES AND LENNY WILLIAMS Nudelmans Night and Day Formal Wear, with entertainment, music and present#
lions. Garden Boom: Model Wedding Reception - Decor ideas - refreshments,
informative displays, professionals to answer all questions.
The Conservatory of Portland Conservatory Theatre, under the direction of Diana
Bellamy, offers classes in Creative Dramatics for children and adults, plus new Acting
Classes for adults and a special Master Class for experienced actors. The program for
LENNY WILLIAMS ~ DID IT AGAIN • • *
children has been expanded, with beginning, intermediate and advanced classes in
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improvisation, movement and scene study. Moat classes are now being held at
The last time Lenny Williams appeared in Portland he was on the bill with "Blood.
Portland Conservatory Theatre's new location in the Masonic Temple, 1119 S.W. Park.
Sweat and Tears." at the Civic Auditorium on August 20th. It marked his first
For further information registration call 771-4105 for specific times and prices.
appearance in Portland as a single act. after his decision to leave “Tower of Power
Saturday . January 28th, Dancers, the exciting new contemporary ballet company
earlier last year. It was indeed a pleasure for me to introduce Lenny as a single act
formed by Wayne ¿tennis and backed by ballet aficionado Joanne Woodward will
last August.
perform at Jefferson at 8:00 p.m.
Since his August appearance Lenny has made a sweeping tour of Europe, including
“How to Pre »are For Crisis," a workshop presented by Portland State
the “Venice Music Festival" and came back to the U.S. with impressive reviews.
University/Division of Continuing Education, will feature Dr. Pamela Munter, PSU
Lenny opened the show Friday night at the Paramount and had the entire house
psychologist, as the first speaker. Monday. February 6th, at 10:00 a.m., in the Division
rocking. Lenny is not only a gifted singer but he has a phenomenal voice range, which
of Continuing Education Building. Dr. Munter will discuss, “How to Prepare Yourself
enables him to involve the audience in his performance. Most of his selections were
as an Individual." The four week workshop will present Dr. Neville Vines, local
taken from his first “Gold Album" - as a solo performer - "Choosing You."
psychologist, speaking at the second session on February 13th, on divorce, death and
Congratulations Lenny!!
illness. "Aging" will be the subject discussed at the third session. February 20th. The
final session on February 27th will feature “Financial Planning." The speakers will be
JOHNNY "GUITAR" WATSON • •
Greg Mottau. C.L.U. and a field representative of the Social Security Administration.
Ali sessions, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. will include a brown bag luncheon period
It’s been a few years since I last saw Johnny “Guitar” Watson perform. Comparing
and sharing of ideas. For more registration information call 229 4866.
his last performance with this one I was more impressed with the first. I didn't find his
Senator Mark Hatfield will address the sixth annual banquet Sunday. January 22nd,
appearance as electrifying or as moving as I thought it would be. The rhythm section
of Birthright of Oregon - an agency which provides services ranging from pregnancy
was tightly-knit, with no one in particular dominating the sound. Watson has always
counseling and maternity clothing to roses for its new mothers.
had a flair - as far as showmanship is concerned • but frankly I think there is time for a
The session at the University of Portland Commons will begin with cocktails at 7:00
change. I had hoped there would at least be a change in routine and dress if nothing
p.m. followed by dinner at 8:00. Tickets, partially tax-deductible, are »25 a couple.
else -- Put there wasn't.
Reservations are necessary; last year's meeting attracted 700 guests.
His recent tunes are more laid back compared to some of his earlier recordings, and
Birthright, affiliated with the international pro-life movement, describes itself as
his popularity is no longer restricted to California and parts of the South and East.
“non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political and non-judgmental.” The Portland chapter
Watson is more popular now than he's ever been in the past. But don't get me wrong, I
includes about 60 trained volunteers, a volunteer board of directors, an auxiliary, and
still think he's one of the best entertainers around - I just get tired of seeing the same
three paid staff members. Offices are also located in Eugene. Corvallis. Lakeview.
routines that I saw ten years ago. There were a lot of people who walked out during
Astoria. Medford. Klamath Falls and Albany.
his performance - I don't know what there reasons were -• but 1 know wha! mine was.
Services available through the agency include free pregnancy testing, pregnancy
counseling, and referrals to other sources for medical care, hospitalization, legal advice
and professional counseling, temporary housing or jobs, layettes, maternity clothing,
baby furnishings, emergency funds and assistance in continuing an education may also
be provided or coordinated by the agency.
For more information call 221 0596.
Entertainment
Guide
Small groups
perform
More than thirty high schools from
Oregon, Washington. Idaho and Califor
nia have registered for the Northwest
Small Group Festival to be hosted by the
Mt. Hood Community College performing
arts division Saturday, January 28th.
The schools will be represented by a
group of from two to nine performers
competing in one of four divisions - jazz,
pop, folk or novelty.
Virginia Shimer, MHCC instructor and
festival coordinator, explains that the
festival was designed “to give small
groups of vocal and instrumental musi
cians an opportunity to perform and to
Pygmy goat, a reaideat o i the Children s Zoo. ins,wets a giant Valentine and urges see what other people are doing."
all children from ¡»re-school age through high school to write a ¡»oem to their favorite
The festival is open to the public and a
animal at the Washington Park Zoo for the Valentine's Day Poetry Contest.
concert by the finalists in each division is
scheduled for 4:00 p.m. in the College
[Photo Sue Fordl
Theater. For further information contact
the MHCC performing arts division at
667 7155.
Zoo valentine contest begins
The Washington Park Zoo's second
annual Valentine's Day Poetry Contest is
underway. This is an opportunity for
children to write a poem to “My Favorite
Animal at the Washington Park Zoo."
Lots of prizes will be awarded.
CONTEST RULES
• Poem must be written about "My
Favorite Animal at the Washington
Park Zoo.”
• Poems must be submitted to the
Washington Park Zoo no later than
January 22. 1976; if mailed, they must
be postmarked no later than January
20. 1978.
• Poems must be 20 lines or less.
• Poems must be legibly printed or
typed.
• No more than two poems may be
submitted by one person.
• Each poem must be on a separate sheet
of paper which must contain the follow
ing information on the back of the page
it is written on: your name, address
and phone number, your grade and
[ to
name of your school.
Contest categories are: pre-school;
grades 1 to 3; grades 4 to 6; grades 7 to 8;
grades 9 to 12.
Penny Avila, Northwest Magazine Poe
try Editor, will coordinate the judging by
the Oregon State Poetry Association.
Prizes to be awarded in each category;
First Prize: free family zoo pass good for
one year, poetry book, and photo of your
“favorite" animal; Second Prize: ten daily
family zoo passes, poetry book, and photo
of your “favorite" animal; Third Prize:
five daily zoo passes, photo of your
“favorite” animal.
Winners in all categories will read their
poems at the zoo on Valentine’s Day at
10:00 a.m.
Any person bringing a poem to the zoo
in person during the week of January
14th to the 22nd will receive free zoo
admission and a free Valentine's lollipop.
The animals at the Washington Park
Zoo are all waiting to see if THEY will be
YOUR VALENTINE!
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wowed a full-house audience with their
four-part harmony and show-biz flair."
(Pat MacDonald, Seattle Times, 1976)
The Manhattan Transfer, consisting of
founder Tim Hauser, Laurel Masse. Janis
Siegal and Alan Paul, returns to Portland
for a concert at the Auditorium on
Thursday, February 9th at 8:00 p.m.
Appealing to a diverse cross section of
fans, the flamboyant foursome is dedi
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‘50s such as "Candy," "Blue Champagne"
and "You Can Depend On Me."
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