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Page 8 Portland Observer, February 11,1982 HAPPENINGS ENTERTAINMENT ÇIVE IfOURSEiPA. ENTERTAINMENT The Urban League Presents "Voices Of Our People" C d K X W m Y T w A t’ XT» Recent budget constraints have forced the Urban League o f Portland to eliminate two programs—the occupational awareness program and the la bor education advancement program. Governmental budget cuts and in creased demands on tra d itio n a l sources o f private funds could have a further impact on the League’ s programs. In light o f these circumstances, the League had undertaker an evaluation o f how it can continue to provide needed services to minority and low-income residents o f Portland. In an effort to secure financing to continue the League’ s programs, we are today announcing the first o f what we hope to be a series o f fund-raising programs this year. On February 27, the League w ill present “ Voices O f Our People,’ ’ a readers theater performance by the Media Forum Players o f Hollywood, California. The performers include six nationally known Black actors, in cluding Robert Hooks, the actor who appeared in the television series “ NYPD” and most recently in the NBC mini-series “ Sophisticated G$nt>.” Joining Mr. Hooks w ill be actors Denise Nicholas, who also appeared in “ Sophisticated Gents” and the series “ Room 222,“ Brock Peters, ac claimed film and stage actor, Janet MacLachlan, Tracee Lyles and Charles Floyd Johnson, producer, co-star o f the New Maverick Show. Geneva's Lourde 4^28 N. W’lllui/os A v ENJÜYINÖ the 50UNÜ5 of: A Live SruL B ahp f*o*lfiiNtpAp FRI >AT SUN FEB 12- 13- 14 QCOOpm. ru&'kj CoMcrx A i l i n g you r J iM r itt I n f i t t i eirvda (L e ft to rig h t): N a n c y B e n n e r as R o s ie . R ic k J o n a s as R a n d a ll an d S te v e n C la rk P a c h o s a as M r . G ias. "Slow Dance On The Killing Ground" The multi-award winning play, Slow Dance on the K illing Ground by William Hanley will open February 12th and run through March 20th at the Wilson Center for the Performing Arts. The production is being directed by Robert Markley, an 11-year veteran o f Portland theatre. Markley served as lighting designer in an award winning presentation o f “ Slow Dance” at Mt. Hood Community College in 1971. This contemporary American drama stars Steven Clark Pachosa. Nancy Benner and Rick Jones. Pachosa, winner o f the 1980 Willamette Week Best Actor Award for his portrayal o f Dylan Thomas, brings 15 years o f theatri cal experience to his role o f Mr. Gias. Nancy Benner reprises her role o f Rosie which she performed in the Mt. Hood Community College presenta tion, thus bringing an 11-year perspective and involvement to the current production. The part o f Randall w ill be portrayed by theatre veteran, Rick Jones, recently applauded for his compelling performance in Storefront Theatre’ s Short Eyes. The role o f Randall is acclaimed as the “ modern. Black Hamlet” and is a rare and solid vehicle for a Black actor to perform subtle and powerful work in an extensive role. The play and its author are the winners o f three Broadway awards during the years 1963-1965. The production o f Slow Dance in the YW CA’s Wilson Center mark« a re-opening o f that space for community access to individual performers. The show also speaks directly to the YW CA’ s One Imperative: to eliminate racism. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm at the Wilson Center, 1111 SW 10th in the Downtown YW CA. Tickets for opening are $5.50, reception to follow the performance, and general admission for all performances is $4.50 on Friday and Saturdays and $3.50 Thursdays. Students and Seniors receive a $1 discount. For fur ther information or reservations, please call the Wilson Center office at 223- 6281, ex. 217. MRS. C’s WIGS $500« Betty Cabtno. Proprietor 64 D IF F E R E N T S T Y L E S A T 16 IN A V A R IE T Y O F C O L O R S I Featuring wtga by N A O M I SIM S. ANDRE DOUGLAS. BILUE S NATALIE COLE The media forum was formed in 1979 when a group o f Black profession als in the entertainment industry came together to address the issue o f Black images in the communications industry. The Media Forum Players is a pro fessionally produced community outreach and fund-raising component o f the organization. The performance will be at 7 pm in the Jefferson High School performing arts center. There will also be performances o f drama, dance and music by local artists. The performance will include a commemoration o f the life o f Dr. M artin Luther King. For ticket inform ation, call the Urban League Main Office, 224-0151 weekdays. Also, from 2-4 pm, on Saturday, the actors w ill conduct a community workshop focusing on the images o f minorities in the media. The work shop, which will be held in the Jefferson High School gymnasium is free to the public, but donations to the League will be welcome. “ The activities planned for the 27th are an opportunity for Portland resi dents to contribute to important social programs and to enjoy high quality educational and cultural programs. It will be a highlight o f Portland’s com memoration o f Black History M onth,” G eorgina NOW $1595 ■ SR00 Reg . 123" All Color» J Sale S tarts T o d ay Thru Feb. 17 Your Northwest Dealer for R evlon, “ Polished A m b e rs ” and Zuri C o sm etics. MRS. C ’s WIGS 7 0 7 N.E. Fremont 281-6S 2S Ctssed Bss. A Mss. 0MN Tass. 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