NHMvMa4Mli*aa*'*--4 ± June 6,1990 The Portland Observer Page 7 NORTHWEST GOSPEL JUBILEE MATTIE ANN CALLIER- SPEARS BRENDA E. PH ILLIPS The African American Festival will bring greater visibility to the culture and arts of the African American Community with its unique presentation of the Northwest Gospel Jubilee on June 1 6 ,1990 in the beautiful Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. This presentation will in­ troduce the history of Gospel Music and its roots from the early 1600’s through the present time with the presentation of several art forms, i.e.: vocal and instrumental music, Afrikan Dance, Afrocentric theatre and an informative educational narrative. Mattie Ann Callier-Spears is a local soprano who creates a powerful musi­ cal image. Her voice may be heard at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church on any Sunday, during the year. This soloist does concerts and private singing en­ gagements around the state of Oregon and those states bordering Oregon. She will mesmerize an audience with her version of gospel hymns and old-time spirituals that soothe and motivate Black Americans and other lovers of gospel music. She has ministered to thousands through her singing ministry outreach. ACTRESS/VOCALISTZMODEL RICKY L.CALLIER.SR. THE INSPIRATIONAL SOUNDS - A brilliant composer, arranger, con- ductor/director, musician extraordinaire and production organizer, Ricky L. C allier, Sr. is an independent music consultant. He handles the administra­ tive, personnel responsibilities and budgets for the production of records, radio spots and T.V. commercials. 1990 ROSE FESTIVAL Several gospel presentations will be rendered by the Inspirational Sounds under the direction of M r. John G ainer. This choir, of over 50 voices, has received national recognition and they hail from the heart of the Willamette Valley, Eugene, Oregon. This inter-denominational, community group strives to bring unity among various racial, cultural and ethnic constituents of our community through their performance of sacred Afro-American music; also, known as Gospel M usic. In 1987, this exceptional group was one of four choirs, nationwide, that performed at the G reat American Gospel G ala, in the fabulous Alice Tully Hall at the world renown Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, in New York City. THE SERMONETTES Northwest Gospel Jubilee Saturday, June 16,1990 The Serm onettes of P o rtland is a group of six female vocalist who began over 20 years ago-w hile singing in the church choir together. It was decided that they should expand their ministry in gospel music so that they could reach people outside of their church community. The Sermonettes felt that gospel music was another avenue by which they could share, with others, the joy and blessings that God had given them. This highly spirited resounding vocal group is under the direction of Mrs. Dorothy Davis. ¡E V E N T DATE T IM E L O C A T IO N Cultural Arts Exhibit Friday, June 1 thru Sunday, June 10 12 NOON-10 PM Oregon Pavilion at W aterfront Park Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday, June 2 7 AM-1 PM Augustana Church 15th & Knott Starlight Parade Saturday, June 2 7 PM-10:30 PM Youth Achievem ent Awards Sunday, June 10 12 NOON-8 PM Sponsored Youth N W. Flanders & Park Oregon Pavilion Stage at Waterfront Park ' Gospel Jubilee Saturday, June 16 7 PM-10 PM Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall/Performing Arts Center All G I Joe's Ticket Master 1st Annual Fundraising Dance Saturday, June 30 9 PM-1 AM Sheraton Inn Portland Airport Buffet Breakfast Sunday, July 8 7:30 A M -11:00 AM Lyon’s Restaurant NE Multnomah & Martin Luther King Boulevard 1 he Royal Court Coronation Reception Wednesday, July 18 6:30 PM-10:30 PM Sheraton Inn Portland Airport The African American Festival Pre-Parade Show Saturday, July 21 8 AM-9:30 AM Jetferson High School Football & Track Field At N. Comm ercial & Killingsworth Parade Processional Saturday, July 21 10 AM-12 NOON Jefferson High Killingsworth Route African American Festival Market & Entertainment Center Saturday, July 21 Sunday, July 22 10 AM-8 PM 10 AM-6 pm Fernhill Park 42nd & N.E. Killingsworth • Sanctioned Event by The Rose Festival For more inform ation call Gloria Carter - Publicity/Public Relations Chairperson (503) 236-4486 7:00PM | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Portland, Oregon j t U LsJl .S .I B A N K Official Bank of Ike Goodwill Games FEATURING T he I nspirational S ounds S ojourner T ruth T heatre B ruce S mith & T he A frikan A merican B allet W l) MORI ... Tickets: $9.50 and $15.50* 10 or more: $6.50 and $12.50* • • ♦Includes user fee and service charge • • Now on sale at: All G.I. Joe's Ticket Outlets Performing Arts Center 1111 SW Broadway 248-4696 CHARGE-A-TICKET 248-4696 Group Sales 230-6702 I ¿ W l »