October 28, 1987. Portland Observer. PageS
(L-R) M ichael Thom pson. Diana Pierce Carl Kelly, Darren Johnson,
Louie Chavez, and Reggie Carter
Photo by Richard J. B row n
Lip-Sync Contest Reveals
Excellent Local Talent
The Royal Equire Club in NE Portland was the scene of the annual
Motown lip-sync contest recently, and patrons got more than the price of
admission from contestants. While first place was awarded by the judges
to Margaret Hart and Marvin Mimms tor their soulful and beautifully per
formed rendition of Stephanie Mills' and Teddy Pendergras' hit single Feel
The Fire" the sister duo of Likindra and Char stole the hearts of the crowd
with a dramatic performance of Levert's "Cassanova" Equally exciting
was Dion Morgan performing the Anita Baker hit Same Old Love
Unquestionably, all contenstants gave a truly o u ts ta n d in g exhibition
of the fantastic local talent available.
United Negro College Fund Benefit
Single w om an, singing is the leader o f the M am a Beyeke Chorale,
Mama Beyeke herself. Since 1954 she has w ritte n songs and lyrics
based on Zairian m usic.
Full choral group: (R-L) N tete Yolo; Eoka Loiti Yonguele; Bondjemba
Nkoso; Ndlondi M b o kolo ; Mama Beyeke B ofii; Yema Bolilo; Mbo-
kolo Elima. The Zaire River is in the background o f this photo taken
Semper Fidelis Club is having their annual -all Tea, Autumn Roaring
20’s November 8, 1987, 1:00 to 5:00 P.M at th horn, f Mr F oestme
Wiseman, address: 5225 N.E. Rodney Donat.,-tv frt rth e p ru ce e d sw .il
at Bolenge.
be contributed to the National Negro College Fund
African Chorale to Perform In Portland
The Mama Beyeke Chorale of Zaire, Africa, will sing in Portland on
November 15, 1987. Led by a 58-year-old widow named Mama Beyeke
Bofii, the group of seven musicians sings with accompaniment from tradi­
tional instruments of Zaire.
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Mama Beyeke Bofii composes much of the music performed by the
group. Her music calls for instruments such as the "elefo, made from the
nut of a palm tree, the "isanga,” pear-shaped bells filled with seeds and
bottle tops, and a drum made of leather and wood from the Bofeko tree
Travel to the United States by the Mama Beyeke Chorale is arranged
through the Division of Overseas Ministries of the Christian Church (Disci­
ples of Christ). The chorale performed for the General Assembly of the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the U.S. and Canada this month
in Louisville, Kentucky. A subsequent tour will bring the group through
Oregon. Daniel and Sandra Gourdet of the Zairian Christian Institute of
Bolenge will travel with the singers.
Appearances in Portland will follow concerts by the group throughout
Oregon. On Sunday, Nov. 15, the Mama Beyeke Chorale will sing in three
locations. The public is invited to an afternoon concert at 3:00 p.m. at Mal­
lory Avenue Christian Church, 126 N.E. Alberta. The Chorale will sing for
a worship service at Lynchwood Christian Church at 10:45 a.m. and for a
district meeting of Christian Churches at 6 p.m. at First Christian Church.
A free wil) offering will help to defray travel expenses.
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A Call For Peace in Central America
A rally wiil be held Saturday, November 7th at 1:00 p.m. at Pioneer
Courthouse Square, Broadway and Morrison, in support of the Central
America Peace Plan and in support of ending Contra aid.
The rally is sponsored by the Central America Network. There will be
O pen 6 a m lo 9 p m . d a ily
speakers and entertainment.
The rally will call on the U.S. Government to restore trade and end
destablization of Nicaragua, to stop both direct and disguised military aid
to El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala and Costa Rica, and to normalize
relations and negotiate directly with Nicaragua.
For more information, call 236-7916 (PCASC Office).
PCC Class on Budgeting to Meet in
Northeast Portland
"Budgeting: Too Much Month at the End of Your Money?", a two
week class presented by Portland Community College, will start Novem­
ber 2 at Gregory Heights Community School, 7334 N.E. Siskiyou St.
The new course will be taught by Don Bell, who has an extensive back­
ground in financing and business.
The class will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 121 at the school Cost
is $5 50
Further information is available from PCC Community Education at
Cascade CamDus. 244-6111, Ext. 5205.
From le ft to rig h t: Julie Roberts as H ipployta, Gray Eubank as Val
dez, and Richard W illiam s as G unther in " A t This Evening's P erfor­
m a n ce" by Nagle Jackson, d irected by Jan P ow ell at Firehouse
Theatre, 1436 S.W. M o n tg o m e ry, Portland, OR 97201. Playing Fri­
days & Saturdays at 8 p.m ., Sundays at 7 p.m ., November 6 through
December 6. A dm ission. $8 opening night; $7 other perform ances
Call 248-4737 fo r reservations.
A Modern Farce by Nagle Jackson
Opens on Stage at the
Firehouse Theatre
This hilarious farcical play blends romantic entanglements, political
intrigue and a wildly funny skewing of "< lassie drama into a non-stop
romp. The action centers around a threatrical troupe on tour in rural
Dunsk, a country recently annexed by the hated Socialist State of Strevia.
"A t This Evening's Performance" plays November 6 through Decern
ber 6; Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 7:00 p.m. Tickets
are on sale for $8.00 opening night, which includes a champagne recep
tion, and $7.00 all other performances. There is a senior citizen discount,
and group rates are available. Reservations are recommended and can be
made by calling 248-4737, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m.,
and Saturdays & Sundays of performances 3:30 to curtain. The Firehouse
Theatre is located at 1436 S.W. Montgomery.
Public Meeting
The next meeting of the Desegregation Monitoring Advisory Commit­
tee (DAMC) will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 1987 at Tubman Middle
School, 2231 N. Flint, Portland, OR 97227 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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