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Paga 6 Portland Observer April 30. 1961 Sailing Classes: Through Portland C om m unity College s com m unity services begin Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and May 3, at the O C asa Marina on the Columbia 'River - Saturdays: IO a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Sundays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. T H A R A DOES C IV IC ' DUTY Timesound! That's what Thara Memory calls his tightly woven collage o f harm ony, melodies and rhythm s that chase the story o f jazz from ancient drumbeats through time and right on into the Civic Auditorium . Live entertainment boasts effortlessly o f trucly entertaining people no mat ter what form it comes in. T o have it brought in this special form promises spontaneous combustion and a renewed cxcitment about the arts. And what makes Timesounds so special? W ell, there are several Am erican folktales which could be extracted from this project - the most popular is the evolution o f jazz; the most notew orthy being the recent a ffirm a tio n o f Portlanders com m itm ent to perform ing arts; and the most im p orta nt being the actual that can remember and the curiosity o f ever body else as styles o f expression. The experience o f watching the Creative Jaz- Orchestra rehearse the blending o f classical, “ twelve bar blues,” and the crucially im portant im provisation idiom generates pure excitement and appreciation fo r ve rsa tility and hard w o rk . Thara M e m o ry ’ s m astery o f the tru m p e t, c o ro n e t, b a rito n e and flu g e lh o rn drives him to accept n oth in g but an accurate a rtic u la tio n o f musical expression. Count Basie’ s orchestra was a paradox during the depression years giving surging and joyous momentum to a people hard hit in hard times. Only i f you listen can you hear the crying and the apin that jazz expresses. Jazz is not a cover-up, or o f the “ have a drink and forget about it ” variety. It is real and Like M t. St. Helens! WE ARE STILL HEREIN Let your Birthday or Anniversary Party be a blast Call: 9 Geneva s 282-6363 ASK FOR PAUL / have to say it. D o n ’t give a ll your money back to the man downtown. Creative Jazz Orchestra member Patrick Dettart concentrates on musical score the master- THARA MEMORY delivery o f Timesound to the Civic A uditorium audience on May 2nd. There came a new relationship between harmony, melody, and rhythm at the turn o f this century. America birthed jazz at a twentieth century art form . Many tried to hide its influence under a bushel and some tried to confine its d om ain to barroom s and w horehouses, but L o u is A rm s tro n g , Duke E llin g to n , Ella Fitzgerald and many others have made Kings, Queens and presidents stand and applaud. There’ s no denying people love music. Thara M e m o ry co nd uctin g a 24-piece w ind orchestra f u lf ills a c ra vin g in Oregonians for uniquely worthw hile art presentation. The cakewalk, ragtime, jazz, swing, be-bop all stir the emotions o f those offers a kind o f fundam ental redem ption o f lost arts appreciation. Black people, Black Paris are revealed in Timesound and bridge European har monies and melodies with A frican rhythms in a uniquely surprising big band sound. Jazz musicians cannot be limited by the Western-man concept that we are best when we are th in k in g , but orders th ought, feeling reflection, and emotion to come together in a single resolve - the act o f doing. Cireater P ortland’ s mandate fo r support o f the arts through the recently passed levy fo r the new Perform ing Arts Center w ill gel an early heyday as the Civic A uditorium fills for Timesound. One W orld A rts Foundation, The M etropolitan Arts Commission, and The Oregon Jazz Society have joined as M A K IN G IT HAPPEN M O THER S DAY?? "Why not take Mother out for a fashion experience" With the elegance of CATTANI Lingerie of California Place: BOURBON STREET "W ith a touch of New Orleans" 1530 N.E. Grand Avenue N.E. Grand at Weilder T im e : 5:00 - 9:00 P.M. Date: Sunday - M ay 10,1981 (Mother's Day) S ym phony A u d itio n s : Auditions w ill be held May 19 and 20 in Portland fo r two first violin section positions with the Oregon Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra employs 85 musicians on a 38 week season contract. H ighly qualified applicants should write for complete inform ation and audition ap plication form to: Herman F Jobelmann, Personnel Manager, Oregon Sym phony Orchestra, 1119 S.W . Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97205. I i I __ J t MRs’ c s T-S H IR T SHOP \ ____ SALE! Free Transfers w ith small purchase of T-Shirt. T-Shirts $3.00 s p e c ia liz e in s c re e n p r in tin g , tr a n s fe r s , •a tta r, n u m b e r, b a s e b a ll te a m , b irth d a y g ift. club, group, organization Custom T shirt is made to order 707 N.E. Fremont 281-6525 11:30 6pm Tue. Sat, g Sponsored by In the spotlight is Greg Hall. Thara Memory's understudy. "International Fashions" proud supporters and sponsors and are extremely confident that the audience response w ill replect amazement and satisfaction at the q u a lity o f sounds from Ihara Memory and the Creative Jazz Orchestra. May 2nd marks an opportunity for fun and entertainment and a new era in Portland where Timesound w ill be an annual event. Consultant: Dorothy C Smith 287 3123 Door Prizes MODELED BY: THE BLACK MODELING ASSOCIATION OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST Admission: $2.50 at the door Orders can be taken at the show STARS ★★★ * ★★★ IN YO U R E YES April 1981 £8 £ □ B u n is 1JI 4.1») D. Claudette Smith * On or before the 21 si could bring you an inspirational idea on an fc.S.P. ex perience or near the 27th. This probably has to do with a monetary matter or you may dream up a mones -rnaking scheme * ith good future potential. TAUIUS ||4 / » 13» It you are married, you and mate hase probably arrived at an agieement or perhaps a truce, concerning a matter o f different views held. The next few weeks after the 25th could be framed in dollar signs. GtMM |( W 1 * ■ » Your own views toward relationships are probably being revised or more firm ly focused Avoid showdowns and confrontations near the 10th, 1 Ith , 20th and 24th keep your sense o f humor near the 19th involving a youngster (M K f t iw îi rw i ith Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto in your fourth house o f home surroundings you can be reasonably sure that you’ll have to make some choices or figure out your options and priorities Financially, the 7th, 14th and near the 27th looks quite promising Financial prospects look good and you should lake fu ll advantage o f adver tising opportunities, prom otion and Public Relations programs. The 7th, 1 » 14th, 21st and ihe 28th may bring tension. So compensate by planning extra rest and relaxation. (Watch your health). U . (E tt YINO 121 53 Œ O ta • 77) 116*4 i» » « m '» •'Î 1 h u i u g r r tA w t (H 7? '? Il) 'A P W 0 * EVENT ça : n ►« ’ w IN I 1 here appears to be a lot o f activity in your home Perhaps buying or selling renovating or redecorating or possibly entertaining up a storm - you could decide to pay o ff social obligations w ith one big bash. Neptunes aspects are fortunate near the 21st. This can be a month o f career progress, but it probably won’t be one o f those sm oolh-as-silk achievements. On or near the 17th, 26th and 27th, are favorable days for seeking monetary favors, should you be interested. Near the 14th. 21st, and 28th, those close to you including males or children, may lend lo be louchy, or trigger-tempered, so mark your calendar with the word "p a tie n c e !" This could be a productive period on yout job. Promote yourself and abilities near the 23rd If you have a special creative talent or dream up unusual, original and in novative business deals and ideals, this is ihe time to promote them (There’ s a fo rtu n a te accent on new beginnings). The 10th, 1 Ith and 19th m ight produce criticism - but you can handle it. It is important to remember not to be headstrong with your mate or partner this month Approach domestic developments w ith objectively and love. (Take advantage o f a sound money-making opportunity on or near the 26th). In general, this is a time to begin new jo in t ventures, perhaps travel as a fam ily unit, or mend fences with in-laws (in case there are fences that need repairing) I f single, or declaration o f love near the 23rd could surprise you. Trcftats avartohfe at: tB .W .a n d li ( iva Airlit/»nmi k R M Î1 H » 1 » 1 I f you are a parent, the news you hear near the 21st ought to delight your heart and may concern a creative talent your child is developing On Ihe 9th or 1 Oth don't allow someone to talk you into a spending spreee. (Safeguard im portant papers month). this SPRING SPECIAL "On The Rocks" PRESENTS TALENT CONTEST Every Tuesday Night $50 Cash Price 1st Place No Cover Charge Come in and have a evening of fun and entertainment I CONTEST RULES: There w a seven constestents. singles or couples Each contestant wifi be allowed five minutes or. the Dance Floor to perform Performance can be any form of entertainment singing, dancing or megicl IS MW 6 th ZZ8—1308
