November 11, 1987, Portland Observer, Page 7 TMC ENTERTAINMENT SEEN PCC Offers Tips on Financial Planning For Child's Education Major Film to be Shot in Oregon J br _____ W ; W Donna A llen <R), w hose recently released th ird single "S w e e t Som e b o d y " fo llo w s the success o f her firs t tw o singles "S e rio u s" and "S a tis fie d ", shares a m o m ent w ith Stephanie M ills (L) backstage at the taping o f the syndicated television show "S h o w tim e A t A p o llo ." ABOUTTOWN Brasserie M o n tm a r te ......................................... 626 S.W. Park, 224-5552 Fri.-Sat., Big Bangg Band Cafe V iv o ...........................................................555 S.W. Oak St., 228 8486 Thus.-Sat., Tom Grant Band C olum bia Theatre C o..........................20th & S.E. H aw thorne, 232 7005 Sun., Alone Together Show: Janice Scroggins, Lloyd Jones & Curtis Salgado Cousin's Cafe B a r ................................... 231 S.W. A nkeny St., 274 2667 Thurs., Richie Cole Quartet in Concert Fri.-Sat., Ralph Black Quartet D a k o ta .........................................................239 S.W. Broadw ay, 241-4151 Sun., Curtis Salgado and the Stilletos Dandelion P u b ............................................. 31 N.W. 23rd Place, 223 0099 Thurs., Curtis Salgado and the Stilletos E li's ............................................................................ 424 S.W. 4th, 223 4241 Thurs., Romeo; Fri.-Sat., Hypertension H o b b it...........................................................S.E. 39th & Holgate, 771-0742 Fri.-Sat., Mel Brown Quintet Key L a r g o ...................................................................31 N.W. 1st, 223 9919 Fri.-Sat., Cool 'R wZ Flirt M ary's Place.......................................................5700 N.E. Union, 281-1176 Fri.-Sat., Staple Bros, w / Dr. Rock O 'C allahan's................................................. 11650 S.W. Canyon, 626 2223 TBA Parchm an F a r m ................................................... 1204 S.E. Clay, 235-7831 Thurs., Dick Blake, Mel Brown, Leroy Vinnegar Pine S treet T h e a tre .................................................221 S.E. 9th, 230-0661 Sat., Obo Addy & Krukrudu Remo s ...............................................................1425 N.W. Glisan, 221 1150 Fri.-Sat., Don Latarski Group Sun., Ron Steen Jam S a lty 's ...........................................................Foot o f S.E. M arion, 239-8900 Fri.-Sat., Linn S tarry N ig h t .......................................................8 N.W. 6th, 227 0071 Fri., Commedian Jerry Sienfield W ord o f the Weed: e xo rb ita n t — excessive beyond w h a t is norm al Color o f the Week: cranberry Act One by Ken Covington F.M./The Black Experience Part 1 of 2 I’m sure everyone is painfully aware that Portland is lacking something known by professionals as "Urban Contemporary Radio" - known to regular folks as "Black Radio" - and known to Portland listeners as non existent. Mind you, I'm not taking anything away from KBOO, for without that couple of hours a day, we (Blacks) would really be lost. Even those who don't tune in are affected by what goes on and what is played there. Way back when (exactly how long, I don't know) in the motherland (Africa), miles separated one tribe or clan from another; and over a period of time, a form of communication was established that transcended any amount of distance, and, in some instances, even languages. This commu nication was carried on via drums. This established a medium in which births, deaths, celebrations, and even "I'm coming to kick your b utt" could be shared from point A to point B. Whatever the occasion, the communi cation was there and could be heard and understood by more than one person and turned these rural tribes or clans separated by miles of jungle into communities. Growing up in a large metropolis known as St. Louis, Mo., the Black community had several mediums: word of mouth, three Black newspapers, and later on, not one but two and now three Black radio stations, and, last but not least, there were a barrage of Black churches. Word of mouth always carries a margin of hearsay and cannot always be relied on for factual information. The Black news publications were weekly, and sometimes the action that should have been immediate was a little late (sometimes too late) in coming, due to the weekly schedule of not only the papers but churches, as well. Black radio was in its infancy in the early 60 s, and. I'll admit, a little unorganized; but by the middle and late 60's had fully realized their responsibility and impact in relation to the com munity. "Say it Loud! I'm Black and I'm Proud" hit the airways like an all- points bulletin in my city; and, even as a child, I noticed the distinct change in the way my Brothers and Sisters carried themselves, not only in but out side of the community. Afro hairstyles were worn high and proud along with all those loud transluscent colors that contrasted sharply against the ebony hue of our skin. Higher and higher our heads were carried - no longer content with the back of the bus or second class service in the finer •’ restaurants in the city. Where did all of this change come from overnight? Certainly not from the six o'clock news. The injection came from jocks on the air along with messages in the music - our music. I saw mom and pop operations grow into thriving businesses, having not to sit by and watch, but having hand and a say-so in what went on around them. Where did the get this power? I’ll tell you next week. Kids' Day OFF Portland Public Schools Hillside Community Center, 653 N.W. Culpepper, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., grades 1 through 5. Enjoy continental breakfast at Hillside, then take off for a morning of horseback riding and an afternoon of rollerskating. Bring a lunch and extra clothes. Spaces limited. The fee is $25, which includes .. transportation, activities, and chaperones. In a recent annnouncement in Southern Oregon, a remake of Inherit the W ind" will be filmed in Oregon in mid-November. ITW, an independent production company, will be shooting the made-for-television movie to be shown on the NBC Movie of the Week sometime in the next few months. The three days of location shooting will be primarily in Jacksonville, Oregon. This site was chosen for its "small southern town look” and does resemble the era of the mid-1920's. "Jacksonville pretty much fits the bill, stated Hal Galli, Production Manager, ITW. "The Courthouse was very important and the main street looks good. We came to Oregon because California doesn't have that small town look and has too many palm trees " "Inherit the W ind," set in the 1920's in the Deep South, is a story of a teacher arrested for teaching evolution in the schools. The film follows the trial of the teacher as he presents his beliefs. "Inherit the W ind" will star Kirk Douglas as William Harrison-Brady; Jason Robards as Henry Drummond; and Jean Simmons as Lucy Brady. David Greene ("R oots," "Fatal Vision") will direct the film; executive pro ducer is Peter Douglas ("Am os"); and producer is Robert Papazian ("The Day A fter," "North and South, Part 2," "The Betty Ford Story"). Nearly 200 extras will be hired for walk-ons, bit and speaking parts. American Talent Professionals in Medford will be hiring the local talent. "W e need a marching band, a Dixieland band, an organ grinder with monkey, 1925 vintage cars and children ages six to nine," comments Rebecca Morrison-Stoney, casting director, American Talent Profes sionals. "W e are also working in the production company on the possibility of hiring local technical assistance as well ." "Financial Planning for Your Child's Education" is the title of a Port land Community College seminar scheduled from 7 to 9:30 Thursday, Octo ber 29, at the Alameda Community School, 2732 N.E. Fremont St. Cost is $4.00. Instructor for the class is Steven Mueller, partner in a Portland finan cial planning firm. Further information is available from the Cascade Cam pus Community Education office, 244-6111, Ext. 5205. DOUBLE TEE PRESENTS LADYSMITH BI ACK MAMBAZO Toy and Joymakers Gearing Up It's that time of the year again and our Toy and Joymakers are gearing up for another very busy season. Here's our point — if you can fit our program into yours, you would be assisting in promoting a very worthwhile community effort, the Portland Fire Bureau Toy and Joymakers, a Portland tradition for 73 years. This year, as in the past, we will be distributing some 100,000 toys to approximately 30,000 needy children. This can only be done with the aid of the community supplying our needs in the form of new or very repair able toys and/or cash donations. (It's all tax deductible.) If you can assist us in any way as part of your programming, please call (248-0203) and we will respond with our sirens screaming. SAT., NOV. 28 9:00 P .M . PCC Cascade Campus to Present Shakespearean Actors STARRY NIGHT TICKETS ON SALE NOW Five players from the Oregon Shakespearean Festival will present two free assemblies and a workshop Wednesday, November 18, at the Cas cade Campus of Portland Community College, 705 N. Killingsworth St. The three presentations will be from 11 a m. to 2 p.m. in the Cascade Hall auditorium. The programs are being co-sponsored by the Cascade Campus Cul tural Affairs Committee and Associated Students of PCC. Christmas Tree Recycling FROM PAUL SIMON’S GRACELAND DIAMONDS ON THE SOLES OF HER SHOES ■ HOMELESS M A Y THE TENDER MERCIES OF OUR LORD ABOVE IN C O M PA SS YOUR LIFE. Inform ation Sought The Metro Recycling Information Center wants to hear from civic groups and service organizations that will be offering Christmas tree pick-up or drop-off locations this year. Groups should contact the center now with times, dates and locations so that information can be entered into the center's referral system. Center staff will then be able to help promote Christmas tree recycling services by providing callers with pick-up information and drop-off locations. The Recycling Informa tion Center provides a telephone hotline for general recycling infor mation. For a small fee, civic groups and service organizations provide pick up or drop-off locations throughout the metropolitan area. Trees can then be processed into useful gar den compost or ground cover, thus saving landfill space. Call the Metro Recycling Infor mation Center at 224-5555 or write to 2000 S.W. First Ave., Portland, OR 97201, if your group will be of fering this important recycling ser vice. G .l. Jo e 's , Galleria Jean M achine, & E verybody's Leonard Hayes McDonalds Employee Leonard Hayes Kimberley Warren McDonalds Employee McDonalds Employee Stylist Brunette Stylist Brunette Stylist Burnette Cherise Woods Shaun Wilson Shaun Wilson Student Student Full Tim e Mother Stylist Brunette Stylist Melvia Stylist Melvia Lou Ella Franks Lou Ella Franks Lou Ella Franks ^^achjn^nstructor^^ Antique Liquidation The De Paul Legacy store, 1300 S.W. Washington, is holding a spe cial antique liquidation auction, Sat urday, November 21st. Preview be gins at 9 a.m.; the auction at 10. Items to be auctioned include an tique glass cases, dining tables, candelabra, Pakistani rugs, and a 1964 International 60-passenger bus. Proceeds will be used to provide funds for the De Paul Center's indi gent youth and adult alcoholism and drug abuse programs. De Paul, which was established in 1977, is the only institution in the United States that provides quality treatment exclusively to indigent substance users. Help Teaching Instructor Teaching Instructor •3Í ►Z Stylist Melvia Stylist Melvia Stylist Melvia TURNING HEADS BY "MELVIA" 5852 N E. 42nd 287 0630 On No. 75 bus — bus stops right in front Needed Northeast Health Resource Cen ter, Minority AIDS Task Force, needs volunteers. Health back ground helpful. For information, call 289 4915. Stylist Brunette Johnson Stylist "M e lv ia " NOTE: Office Space A v a ila b le ........................................ : . . All U tilities Paid Great For Compatible Business — Braiding Salon — Jewerly Boutique