rwir EE Page 8, Portland Observer, August 26, 1987 ct One Encore Performance PassinArt: A Theatre Company will present a special pre Artquake performance of "S plit Second" by Dennis McIntyre at the Interstate Fire house Cultural Center, 5340 N. Interstate, on Saturday, August 29th at 8:00 p.m. "Split Second” is a compelling drama that depicts the experiences ot a young Black police officer when faced with the consequences of one of his "split second" decisions. A decision that not only impacts his life, but that of his family. The play takes a hard look at the differences between the values of the young police officer and that of his father, a retired police man; and what happens to a family when they find themselves suddenly caught up in the "tragedy" of a "split second" decision. "S plit Second" will be directed by Michael Grant, and cast members in elude Henry Melson, Julie Serquinia, Gunnar Forland, Anthony Baggette, Michael Holiday, and Neal Thomas. For reservations, call 299-7180 or 243-7930. End of the S u m m e r Jam & by Ken Covington M o re B its 'n ' Pieces Black Artistis Clean Up Last Friday tickets went on sale for the Whitney Houston/Jonathan Butler show at the Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 12th. Over 8000 seats were available. On Monday there were only 2300 seats left. This makes this show one of the fastest selling, or maybe sold out, shows in Portland his tory. Portlander's are known for buying tickets at the last minute, so this is highly unusual for the Rose City. Congratulations to not one but two BLACK artists coming into a city that doesn't even have a 24-hour R&B station. Hint, hint!! Family Picnic Labor Day Sept. 7,1987 ALBERTA PARK (N.E. 19th & Killingsworth) 2:00 p.m. 'til 8:00 p.m. FEATURING Live Music, Speakers, Games There w ill be a prize given to the fam ily w ith the most fam ily m em bers in attendance. Beer Garden provided by Joe's Placel James (Jim m y Mac) M cLendon, Larry (DLB) Bell and Bryan (M ellow B. J.) Jones of The Untouchable Krew perform "G e t S tu p id " at The Black United Front's 8th Annual C om m unity U nity Day. Photo by Richard J. B row n SPONSORS B .U .F.'s C o m m u n ity U n ity Day Two Saturdays ago at Jefferson High, God seemed to intervene with mother nature so that the Black United Front's 8th Annual Community Unity Day could go on undaunted by the seemingly unavoidable rain. Though the attendance was poor and the event got a late start, the enter tainment was top-notch, and all acts gave 100%. They included vocalist Kevin Morse, The Untouchable Krew, Mike B. & Crew, Ray Tellis and Friends, and one of the city's most popular bands. Cool 'R. The late start prohibited Billy Larkin and Co. and The Flirt Band from performing, how ever we salute them all, along with Fantasy Unlimited Enterprises who pro duced the entertainment part of Community Unity Day. Fantasy expressed thanks to B.E.A.N. who acted as a consultant (and produced the previous five) and all of the members of the B.U.F. for the opportunity and the sup port. The Portland Observer salutes all who were involved and wish all continued success. ■ETTER ERTERTAIRMERT ATTRACTIOR» RETWORX MADE THE AMERICAN WAT • Grass Root News PINE STREET / S.E. 9th AT A THEATRE ft /SANDY BLYD.p ---------------- \ U I U z —-------------- Big Brother and The Holding Co. w / John Cipollina's Problem Child Thurs., Sept. 3rd, 9 p.m. $9.50 Adv. O n e S to p R ecords "The Neighborhood Shop Where We Are You" FLIR T B A N D LIV E featuring Itals & Roots Radies Band A Full Selection Of at THE ROYAL ESQUIRE Oldies with Dr. Rock Jazz Gospel and All the Latest Hits Friday, Sept. 24th, 9 p.m. $8.00 Adv. Bay Area Music Awards Winner Ron Thompson & The Resistors Sat., Sept. 5th, 9 p.m. Sunday Jazzy Jam $6.00 Adv. with ba t. t t Sunday Benny iy Wilson w Lady Blue & Co. fro m 6 - 9 Portland’s Largest Dance Floor Phone: 235-0027 Advance Tickets on Sale Now! Usual Outlets |$ i. 0 0 o f f ROYAL ESQUIRE | with this coupon L— 1708 N.E. ALBERTA JUMP PRODUCTIONS 287-5145 End of the Summer PRESENTS r* FRESHFEST I "87" LAKESIDE Dance & Show Saturday, Sept. 5,1987 STARRY NIGHT (N.W. 6th & Burnside) 9:00 p.m .'til 1:30 a.m. PLUS: C O O L 'R Featuring Untouchable Krew Mos' Def Mike B. & Crew and more Special Guest: M.C. Dupree Casey ¿¿00 ALL AGES in advance Alcohol Available, 21 and over, I.D. Required Presented By B.E.A.N. and The FRESHFEST CREW TICKETS SUBJECT TO SERVICE CHARGE AND'OA USER EEE K (newly remodeled) STARRY N IG H T (N W . 6th & Burnside) 9:00 S how tim e $1250..,.,,. at door Ticket* Available: House of Sound Records. 287-1960 Mrs C's Wigs, 281 €525 One Stop Record*. 289-9123 ♦ S ept. 13th, 1987 $13.50 T ic k e ts A v a ila b le H o u se o f S o u n d R e co rd s. 287 1960 M rs C s W ig s , 281 6525 O ne S to p R e co rd s. 289 9123 A ll G I Jo e s to re s 21 and Over - ID Required A lc o h o l A v a ila b le P r o d u c e d B y u n r l P o s te r B y B E A N at d o o r