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ENTERTAINMENT
She Sparkles And Shines . . .
And Sings Like Nobody Else
by Danny Bell
A SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
TRAVELING EXHIBITION OPENS AT
IFCC “ FIELD TO FACTORY: AFRI
CAN-AMERICAN MIGRATION, 1915-
1940,’’ A Smithsonian Institution Travel
ing Exhibition opened Sunday, January
14th through February 11th, 1990, at the
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340
N. Interstate A venue.
A RARE LOOK AT THE
G RE A T M IG RA TIO N OF
SOUTHERN BLACKS
From out of the vaults and archives of
the Smithsonian Institution we can get a
rare look at “ the Great Migration’ of South
ern Blacks to the North. This exclusive
West Coast showing of the photographic
panel display exhibition, will include oral
histories and personal artifacts which ex
amine the Southern flight from the South
during the Post-Civil War Period, the through
the Forties, and into the present.
Organized by the National Museum of
American History (NMAH), the traveling
exhibit was adopted from the original exhi
bition which premiered at the NMAH,
Smithsonian Institution in February 1987.
It will tour the United States through Au
gust 1990.
The powerful new show was curated by
Spencer Crew, historian in the Archives
Center o f the NMAH. This exhibit repre
sents the first time an in-depth Smithsonian
exhibition focused on the period of Amer-
ica's overall social and demographic his
tory from an African-American perspec
tive. The display is presented in three sec
tions: Life in the South, the Journey North
and the new Northern Urban World.
Between 1915 and 1940, hundreds of
thousands of African-Americans left the
rural South in search of better lives in urban
areas of the North. This phenomenon set
the scene for modem life in most American
cities.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM S AND
SLIDE PRESENTATIONS
The exhibition of "FIELD TO FAC
T O R Y " will also include additional pro
grams that will offer a local perspective of
the Great Migration and its impact upon the
State of Oregon. January 25th, 1990, Thurs
day evening at 7:00 P.M., Dr. Candice
Goucher, Associate Professor of Black
Studies at Portland State University, will
give a lecture and slide presentation at
IFCC. January 29th, 1990, Monday eve
ning at 7:00 P.M., Michael Grice, founder
and director of World Arts Foundation, and
an Oregon Arts commissioner, will present
a video documentary on the history of
Oregon’s Black families and the railroads.
Members of Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha
Kappa Alpha, and Links, Inc., are provid
ing assistance to students groups scheduled
to see the historical show.
For futher information call Charlotte
Lewis or Sue Busby at (503) 243-7930.
She’s Dionne W arwick, the s ta r of her own new high-energy en tertain m en t show,
“ Dionne and F riends.” The half-hour weekly series prem iered on KPDX-TV the week
of Ja n u a ry 8th.
The aw ard-w inning en tertain er boasts 11 Gold Records, four G ram m ys an d a
history of success as the host of "S o lid G old.” H er show included hot duets with her
famous friends as well as candid conversations allowing viewers to see a m ore personal
side of International stars.
Some of D ionne’s first guests include L u th er V andross, K aryn W hite, Melissa
M anchester and Young M.C. W ith the diverse range of m usical friends, the show p ro m
ises to appeal to broad dem ographics.
The glam ourous en tertain m en t idol took time out from a hectic schedule to g ran t
an interview to the P ortland O bserver.
Em phasizing a profound com m itm ent to prom ote new talent. Ms. W arw ick stated,
“ W hat was needed most was the o p portunity for young and undiscovered en te rta in
ers to gain exposure.” The P o rtlan d O bserver salutes Ms. W arw ick and em braces her
prom otion of new talent.
by Tony Washington
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BELM O N T’S, 3357 SE Belmont (232-1998). M-(8:30 p.m.) Stu Dodge and Friends;
Tu-(8:30p.m.) The Terraplanes; W-(8:30 p.m.) M argoTufo’s Blues Revue; Th-(8:30
p.m.) Neil Gilpin and the Clevelands; F-Sa-brydge; Su-(7:30 p.m.) Country All Stars.
BRASSERIE M ONTM ARTRE. 626 SW Park (224-5552). M-Nancy King Duo; Tu-
Brian Dunning Duo; W-David Friesen Duo; Th-Dick Berk Trio; F-Sa-Rick McNutt
Quartet; Su-Andre Kitaev.
CAFE VIVO, 555 SW Oak (228-8486). M-John Endsley Band; Tu-Joe Heineman;
W-Curtis Salgado/Lloyd Jones/Janice Scroggins; Th-Sa-Lloyd Jones Struggle.
CH IA NTI RISTORANTE, 2719 SW Kelly (222-4409). Tu-Sa-Steve Miller.
C ISC O AND PAN CH O ’S, 511 NW Couch (223-5048). F-Sa-Conjunto Alegre.
DAKOTA CAFE, 239 SW Broadway (241-4151). M-Dakota Sounds; Tu-Dakota
Jam; W,Th,Sa-Dakota Sounds; F-Red String; Su-Carlton Jackson Band.
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T igard cinemas
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C A L ’S, 1530 SW Macadam (241-2971). M-Tu-Stan Davis; W-Andre Kitaev; Th-
Tim Mayer; F-Sa-(6:30 p.m.) Michael Horsfall, (9:30 p.m.) Tall Jazz Band; Su-
(brunch) Tall Jazz, (5:30 p.m.) George Mitchell.
The trouble with opportunity is it
comes disguised as hard work.
NOW
PLAYING
runs contrary to the mild-mannered por
trayal of the Black sargent-major played by
Morgan Freeman.
‘Glory ’ gives one a field for the frustra
tion, anger, and humiliation Black men
must have felt then, and to some degree
how they must feel now. One must also
recognize Black men seizing the opportu
nity to prove ones human dignity and worth
during times of war have become cyclical.
On the other hand the aloof arrogance and
evidence of systematic dehumanization is
also conveyed in powerful images.
The m ovie’s battle scenes are realistic
and disturbing in their visceral effect
Look for outstanding performances from
Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and
Matthew Broderick.
Although flawed by small inaccuracies
the tale of ‘Glory’ is an interesting and
intriguing story lesson.
The movie ‘Glory’ is enthralling and
moving entertainment. Based on the 54th
Massachusetts (Colored) Infantry, it ex
plores the problems and issues of Black
troops and their white officers during the
Civil War. In treatment of these elements
the movie renders an insightful and sympa
thetic view of Black men and their officers
who volunteered to fight in the Civil War.
Matthew Broderick portrays the 26 year
old Col. Robert Gould Shaw. Shaw was
from a wealthy abolitionist family, Broder
ick plays him as tentative young man who
matures through experience to become a
highly supported leader of his troops.
Black males are depicted a substantive
who are capable of discipline, courage, and
honor.
Denzel portrays a runaway slave whose
driving force is his bitterness. His character
TH EA TRES
L loyd cinemas
2 4 8 -6 9 3 8
EJ DOL BY STEREO
Biz Markie
On the home front: LaToya’s supposedly sizzling book about growing up in the famous
Jackson clan, is back on-again (under a new deal) and is due in the bookstores this spring
. . . Meanwhile, Shari Belafonte may not have set a date for her upcoming wedding to Knots
Landing co-star Sam Behrens, but she has decided on where it will take place. And that is
the seaside city of Carmel, Califomia.--the city whose former mayor is Clint Eastwood.
S h o rt Takes: Sophia Loren will present super-star Michael Jackson with the "E nter
tainer of the Decade” Award later this month in Los Angeles upon the occasion of the
American Cinema Awards. Famed dancer Judith Jamison has been named to secede Alvin
Ailey as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Jamison, who began
her career as part of the troupe in 1965, has formed her own company just last year.Bobby
B ro w n -M an of the H our At A m erican M usic A w ards: All bets are on Bobby Brown to
reign supreme at this year s American Music Awards, which will be broadcast on January
22. The R&B superstar tied with recording group “ Soul II Soul” in leading the list of
nominations, with five each. Milli Vanilli, Paula Abdul and Tone-Loc are also expected to
fare well,—all having nabbed four nominations.
H earings are underw ay to determine whether or not former child star Gary Coleman
can manage his own estate. The petition, filed by his mother, states that his kidney condition
has had a debilitating effect on him, in the management of his financial matters. The now
21-year old actor’s estate includes $6 million in personal property, which in itself generates
an annual gross income off $750,000. Coleman’s own words were that his mother was
“ responding very viciously to my trying to get control of my life.” A decision will be
rendered on January 31.
DANDELION PUB, 31 NW 23rd (223-0099). M-Joe Louis Walker; Tu-Paul deLay
Band; W-Dan Perz and Spontaneous Combustion; Th-Terry Robb; F-Sa-The Nerve.
D E M E T R I’S FIR ST AVENUE CAFE & BAR, 824 SW First Ave. (295 1012). W
Craig Carothers; Th-Uma Thurman; F-Sa-The Nerve.
D J’S VILLA G E JA Z Z , First and B streets. Lake Oswego (636-2024). Tu-W-Herb
Ellis; Th-Andre Kitaev; F-Sa-Rebecca Kilgore Quintet.
DUGAN’S, 1441 NE Broadway (287-7715). M-Dale Lawrencc/Jody Seifers; F-Sa-
Brad Rapp/Bill Coons.
H O BBIT, 4420 SE 39th (771-0742). M-Kicks Band; Tu-Andre Kitaev Trio; Th-Mel
Brown/Leroy Vinnegar/Eddie Wied; F-Sa-mel Brown Sextet; Su-KMHD-Down-
towner Jazz Jam.
R H YTH M & BLUES
C H A M PIO N ’S, American Sports Bar, 1401 SW Front (274-2470). M-Su-Recorded
music with DJ.
CITY N IG H TCLU B, 1313 NW 13th (224-2489). Main Section: Th-Su-Recorded
music with DJ Alex Whittaker, Hollyrock Lounge: Th-Sa-Recorded music with DJ
Jonathan Ziegler and Bill Hicks.
C O N FE T T I CLUB, 126SW Second (274-0627). W-Funk Night; Th-M odem Dance
Confetti Classic; F-House and Funk; Sa-Progressive Dance.
EM BERS, 110 NW Broadway (222-3082). W-Sa-Recorded music with DJ Chris
Lawrence.
MAIN PLA CE, 101 SW Main (227-7266). Th-Sa-Recorded music with DJ Cammie
Williams.
N IE C EY ’S, 5700 NE Union (249_1893). W-Sa-Paulette Davis and New Attitude;
Su-Jam.
Wednesday
February 7th
8:00 P.M.
RED LIO N -CITY SID E, 310 SW Lincoln (221-0450). M-F-(5:30 p.m.) Michael
Harrison; F-Sa-Michael Harrison Band.
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