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V * >- * ** • • • . -**■ » » —« August 7, 1986. Portland Observer. Page 5 THE ENTE RT AIN ME N Having A Party Calling all kids and all adults Community Care and Clara Peoples invites the public to attend a birthday party. August 16. 1906 at 1406 N E Ainsworth. S a m til 4 p m Then at Jamie s Place. N E Fremont at 14th. from 4 p m until Plenty of food and refreshments A ct O ne By Ken Covington MODELS NEEDED T.C. R ockm aster/R ocking the House Rose City Connection is holding auditions for their tall fashion show The date will be August 15th from 6 to 8 p m and August 16th from 1 to 3pm The auditions will be held at The Matt Dishman Center at 77 N E Knott Looking for males b females 16 and older to model our fall fashions For more information call Barbara Taylor at 285 2065 or 287 2869 On Saturday nights on the corner of Killingsworth and Mississippi, the Tippm Inn literally rocks as T C Rockmaster (Tony Elidjal weaves the intricate melodies and rhythms of the latest cuts into a style of spinning that is definately more than one of a kind The club is usually packed and. though most of the patrons are from the immediate vicinity when asked why they are in attendance weekend after weekend, they will quickly tell you that it's not the neighborhood location, it's the music. Slowly but surely. Rockmaster s style is becoming known city wide, and many hard core downtowners can be seen among the Saturday night crowd at the Tippm Inn. The Rockmaster is a true artist in more ways than one Most of the clothes that he wears are designed and made by himself He is also an accomplished percussionist and drummer and has played with local masters like Ktone and Bruce Smith. Rockmaster states that his knowledge of music from the technical standpoint has helped him develop the style of his disc jockeying "M andela" Producer Hosts South African W om en's Day Celebration On Saturday, August 9. 1986, Peter Davis, the award winning producer of the film Mandela.' will host a public discussion and presentation of his film. The film screening and discussion will be held at 7 00 p.m. at the Mt Olivet Baptist Church, 116 N E. Schuyler IN E 1st and Broadway). Peter Davis' Portland appearance with his film will be held in honor of South Africa Women's Day The event is sponsored by the Oregon Ram bow Coalition, the Media Project and the American Friends Service Committee Southern Africa Project Admission is free donations encour aged Proceeds from the event will benefit the anti apartheid activities of the American Friends Service Committee Southern Africa Project and the Rainbow Coalition. Peter Davis has spent the past ten years producing films about South Africa, including "Generations of Resistance South Africa the White Laager." and "Mandela His production of films critical to the South Africa regime has resulted in a ban against his entry into the country for any purpose Despite this ban, Mr Davis travelled illegally to South Africa in late 1985 to interview Winnie Mandela and otheis for this film ABO UT TOW N 8 Ge« » ............................................................. 5700 N E Union. 281 1176 Fri Sat Billy Larkin; Sun . Nite Jam Session Eldorado C lu b ................................................... 5016 N E U nion. 284 8664 Thurs., T B A Fri Sat., Shirley Nanette Sun., Janice Scroggins Quintet Eli a ............................................................... 424 S W 4th Ave . 223 4241 Thurs Sat . RIA Kay Largo ..................................................... 31 N W 1st Ave 223 9919 Thurs . Kamakazi Lovers. Fri., Crazy 8 s; Sat , Mayther Bros Sun., Cool R. Mon , Picture Parade T ubs Red Eye, Wed . Calvin Walker Last H urrah ............................................... 5 5 6 S W A lder S t . 224 1336 Thurs., Dan Reed Network; Fri Sat . Cool R. Sun , Hypertension Red Lion Inn (C olum bia River) 1401 N Hayden Island Dr 283 2111 Mon Sat . Blaze R o m o s ..................................................... 1424 N W Glisan Ave 2211150 Tues., Shirley Nanette w Darin Cledinm, Sun.. Nite Jam w Ron Steen S a lty 's ................................................. fo o t o f S W M a rio n St 239 8900 Tues Thurs., Cool 'R; Fri Sat., John Muzzakko Band Shanghai Lounge 0309 S W M o n tg o m e ry St . 220 1865 Sun , Dan Reed Network Top of the Cosm o 1030 N.E U nion Ave . 235 8433 Mon Fri , Gene Diamond and Aries 1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 HO TTEN ALBUM S Rum ors . Timex Social Club Jay Theatre of the M ind Mtume CBS C o n tro l Janet Jackson A ftM Healines Midnite Starr Solar B urnin Love Confunkshun Polygram S urvival o f the Freshest Boogie Boys Capitol Back in Black Whoodini - Jive Get Busy Full Force Columbia Sands o f Time S O S Band' Tabu W inner Patti Labelle MCA W ord o f the w eek M enagerie C olor o f the w eek Ebony collection of wild animals Get Fresh Cozy Comer Video Stay Fresh 5421 NE 33rd at (across from Ortner's IGA) 282 5404 a 2nd 11 am - 9 pm Photo by R ichard J B row n Nearly three years in the making, "M andela" presents a riveting portrait of black South African leaders Nelson and Winnie Mandela and their constant struggle against the injustices of apartheid "Mandela is the recipient of a blue ribbon from the American Film Festival, and has garnered praise both nationally and internationally Alice Walker author of The Color Purple, says that "M andela" is a film that saddens, stuns. and empowers." New York Times correspondent Anthony Lewis says that "this impressive film shows more about and by Mrs. Mandela than we in America have ever seen before Previews of "M andela" for review purposes, as well as interviews with Peter Davis, can be arranged by contacting Brigette Sarabi at the Media Project, 223 5335 Eat, Drink and Dance with the latest video hits Born in Liverpool. England and raised in Nigeria. Rockmaster comes from a family of 10. including mmself His parents urged all of their children to attend college in Europe However Rockmaster had his eve on the States Ever since his younger days, one ot his favorite pastimes has been dancing, and after arriving in the States, most nights were spent in dance clubs Michael Vance was my favorite D J .," says Rockmaster, "and I used to watch him and ask questions Then one day I decided to buy two turntables and a mixer and give it iny best shot I used to practice hours upon hours, playing music the way I'd like to hear it played One evening Michael was over listening to me and told me I was ready for the club It s been six years since Rockmaster bought those turntables, and he hasn t looked back since Friends, family and private parties were testing grounds for his specialized technique then there was Geneva s Pinno Chio s and now, the place where it all started. The Tippm Inn T.C. Rockmaster has also had a guest spot on KBOO courtesy of Shaheed Haamid Nevertheless, his favorite audience is The Tippiri Inn where, in his words, "They are the greatest I get a natural high watching them have fu n ." If you want to witness the true art form of record playing. Rockmaster is a sure bet So when you hear "Heylo, thees izz T.C Rockmaster and I wheel be doing it to you from now unteal," please know he means it with all his heart and soul (God bless you, brother, and stay inspired.) % iX I *.77 z No cover until 11 30 p m . "72- « . 5 The place to b ring a friend m eet a frien d m ake a friend Open Tbesday Sunday Lunch & Dinner • 12 Video Screens • Afternoon specials 4-6 p m -P IN O C C H IO S 309 W. Burnside 228-I830 $2.00 per movie or 3 for $5.00 C e le b ra te W ith Us Come and celebrate with us at the program ard reception honoring Chaplain John and Vivian Parker in their eleventh year of directing Pri son Ministries, Inc., Saturday, August 9, 1986 from 3:30 p m to 6 00 p m at Maranatha Church 4222 N E 12th Ave , Portland, OR 97211. Music will be by The Cairns Fami ly, Mr. b Mrs. Carl Parker. Bethel Inspirational Choir, The J T Warren Family, The Bernis Dorsey Family. A M E. Zion Choir and others Speakers will include Margaret L. Carter, State Representative 18th District; Herb Cawthorne, Executive Director of Portland Urban League. Kirby Brumfield. Christian Dramatist and John L Smith, from the Drug Abuse Prevention Center in Kelso. Washington. For more information, contact Prison Ministries. Inc., 284 7563 or Maranatha Church. 288 7241 The circumference of the eerth it about 42 mile« greeter eround the equator than it ix around the pole« I I I I I I I I I I I I I M o v ie C lu b Prices 10fo r $12.50 I I 1 • Supreme Force • Serch all at ro ck b o tto m p rices M o n d a y S a tu r d a y 1 0 a m to 7 p rn TOP DOUAI 7 0 wans C in to « « 30 for $37 50 50 for $57 50 418 SW 2nd C o zy C o rn er V id e o 6421 NE 33rd 282 6404 Sale & Restyling ^^k New Doug E Fresh 12" Timex Social Club Full Force UTFO 20 for $25.00 w ig ^ H a irp ie c e ^ n d B e a ü t^ ^ ü p p T e T ► • • • • Sun day 1 2 noon to 6 p m " P ic n ic In The P a rk " There will not be an August potluck, instead there will be a picnic at Pen insular Park Located at Ainsworth and Albina Avenue The hours are Noon 'til 3 00 p.m There will be food! Drink' Games and entertain ment Plan to attend, bring a friend, call the Center if you need trans portation. 280 2634, Urban League Senior Services. 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