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Pa8e 4 The Portland Observer June 26, 1991 Portland Observer ENTERTAINMENT _ To Judge Rappers Contest MC Hammer, will head a judges' panel to pick the top performing amateur rap artist or group in the biggest-ever nationwide rap music contest, which features a $25,000 first place prize with a demo recording contract and contract for a Pepsi-Cola commercial. Entry forms may be picked up at any Pepsi display through August 9, 1991. Silent Arrow Presents 'World Beat’ Concert Series Silent Arrow Productions Presents: World Beat at the Pine St. Theater. Saturday, July 6th, will be the first in a series of alternative live concerts mark ing the return of the early and mid-80’s atmosphere of Salazar’s Pine St. Thea ter, (yes, the lamps are back) with Obo Addy & Kukrudu. Also on Monday, July 15th, Kotoja, a 12-piece West African High Life band from the San Francisco Bay Area will be playing with Boka Marimba at the Pine St. Theater (221 SE 9th & Pine, Portland. OR). Portland Black Repertory Theatre Auditions Challenging roles for two African American women ages 20-30 and one African American man, 20-25 are still open for a production of a new play entitled, “ Passin,” which will be pre sented at the Interstate Firehouse Cul tural Center August 15th through Sep tember 15th by the Portland Black Repertory Theatre. PBRT is looking for those persons who may not have acting experience, but have talent and are willing to learn, in addition to expe rienced actors. A special audition is being held this Saturday, June 29th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Portland Community College’s Cascade cam pus, 705 N. Killingsworth, in the Cas cade Hall, Room B44. Appointments can be made at 287-3959. Spartan C om petitor To Tour This Summer Jude Dieudonne Jeannis BY TONY WASHINGTON Thirteen-year-old Jude Dieudonne Jeannis of Vancouver, Washington has been selected by the Spartans Drum & Bugle Corp to tour several stales and Canada this summer. The Spartans organi zation has provided musical education, fun, travel and friend ship for hundreds of young people. They compete in Open Class, the highest level of competition. Jude was born in Queens, N.Y. and moved to the Pacific Northwest at an early age. He is the son of Orita and Eddy Jean- nis. Jude attends Cascade Junior High School and loves to write music as well as play the drums. The Spartans Drum & Bugle Corp is observing its 23rd year as a non-profit youth musical activity for students interested in marching, travel and compe tition. Jude will need funds to help with his expenses. All do nations will be greatly appreciated, and we at the Observer wish Jude well. To assist Jude please call 287-6243. â to r n w h e e lc r vv WEDNESDAY JUNE 26 M ad H a tte r & Lost Boys ♦ THURSDAY JUNE 27 Otis Clay ♦ FRIDAY JUNE 28 Blubinos ♦ SATURDAY JUNE 29 Blubinos P H E N O M E N A L !" - Larry F raaeclla, US MAQAZINS THUM BS S lc k e l a E b e r t -J a c k -M a tth e w F la m m , N E W YORK POST GABI’S RESTAURAN K % «S ME s < zs t . ,«.s 5700 N.E. Martin Luther King, Jr. 8lv< : S t ‘S t r a ig h t O u t O f B r o o k ly n ’ is d y n a m i c , h o n e s t a n d p r o v o c a t i v e . ” - J u d y S t o n e , S A N F R A N C IS C O THi SAMUEL G O ID W Y N CO M P A N Y and AM ERICAN PLAYEIOUSE ' THEATRICAL FILMS p „ ,e n l A BLACKS N PROGRESS PRODUCTION A M A TTY R H FILM STRAIGHT OUT OE BROOKLYN OrKpnol Sc<x. C on,pow d by HAROLD WHEELER D..ecto. oL P ho.txj,„ph, IC X N R O S N E ll Ed-.o. LAl K HAIGIS I . A u i ™ , P roduc.., LINDSAY LAW IRA DEUTCHMAN A„o< ate Produ. ALLEN BLAr K Written Produced and Directed by MATTY RICH l .- o - EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT STARTS FRIDAY CORDELL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS Buffalo Wings zx licious! b and Fries 1/2 Chicken Basket Fish Basket {Fresh Fish Daily) C H R O N IC L E «sTwcno Bean Pie and Cheese Pie For Your Tast 10 Spicy Drummel “ S P IK E L E E , M O V E O V E R ! Beef Hot Links w /B a r b e c u e Sauce Large Chill Dog . Nachos w/cheese - T S u p e r D u p e r D e lu x e w/fries 8oz of Lo\ DOUBLE TEE & U.E.C. PRESENTS The Biggest Musicians Ball in the Northwest Featuring Jeanette Brown George Lawson Lloyd Allen Dale Smith Shawn Price Billy Larkin Norman Sylvester Unlsyn Margo 2-4 Arnold Brothers Located At: TUESDAY JULY 2 M other Tones Otis Clay and The Chicago Fire will appear June 27 at Key Largo. Tick ets are $ 10 in advance and are available at all Fred Meyer FASTIXX locations, BackBeat Music and Music Millen nium. Opening for Otis Clay and The Chicago Fire will be The Norman Sylvester Revue. For more information contact Keven Tippett at KMHD at 667-7435. M a th e w s , N E W S D A Y T h e w o r k o f a n e x c e p tio n a l f ilm m a k e r . Y o u c o u ld h a r d ly a s k fo r a m o re m e m o r a b le d e b u t.” SUNDAY JUNE 30 L ittle Women ♦ U P !" “ F U N N Y A N D A B S O R B IN G ! ♦ MONDAY JULY 1 H ere Comes Everybody The Piedmont Neighborhood As sociation, in cooperation with the Port land Bureau of Parks and Recreation, is sponsoring three Sunday afternoon concerts in Peninsula Park this sum mer. The concert series will feature performances by the Ron Steen Quartet on July 21, the Portland Festival Sym phony on August 25, and the Arnold Brothers/Motor City Rhythm Section on September 15. All performances will be held in Peninsula Park at the gazebo adjacent to the rose gardens. Concerts begin at 4:00 p.m. and are open to the public at no charge. “ These concerts have been planned as family-style events,” says PNA Concert Committee Chair, Susan Cad- dell. “ Come to Peninsula Park and enjoy the music, the late afternoon sunshine and your family. Bring a blan ket, or your lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner - and don’t forget the kids!" advises Caddell. “ M A T T Y R IC H H A S S U C C E E D E D , B IG -T IM E ! with special guests Dennis Springer and Shirley Nanette Paul Knauls an d Hank "The M a n ” Kelly - Emcees ♦ The Duke Ellington Orchestra is conducted by his son, Mercer Elling ton. Mercer began his association with his father’s band in 1926 at the age of seven. At the time of Duke’s death in May, 1974, he was the band’s trumpet player and manager. Since assuming leadership in 1974, Mercer has dedi BY TONY WASHINGTON cated himself to maintaining the tradi This past weekend I had the pleas tion o f five decades of Ellington excel ure of visiting with Don Fuchs, Assis lence, and to adding fresh and contem tant General Manager of the Stern- porary accents to the timeless music. whcclcr at Cascade Locks, Oregon. The Under Mercer’s leadership, the band Stemwheeler offers summer attractions has successfully toured Europe, Japan, for tourists and local residents, includ and the United States; performed and ing Stemwhceler Days which starts recorded with the Warsaw Philharmonic; Friday June 21st and continues through appeared with Sarah Vaughan in Chi the weekend. There will be food and cago; and performed “ Three Black craft booths; wine, cheese and smoked Kings” at Yale University. In 1988 salmon tasting; a funland for kids, music their album “ Digital Duke” won the Grammy award for "B est Big Band entertainment, parade and more. Jazz Instrumental Album.” Duke Elling From October to Mid-June you ton memorabilia has been placed in the can catch the Sternwheeler in down Smithsonian Institute in Washington, town Portland, but for the rest of the D.C. and April has been declared “ Duke summer Cascade Locks is the place to Ellington M onth” by that city, as a come. Take 1-84 East; it’s about a 45- direct result of Mercer’s efforts. minutc drive along the beautiful Co lumbia Gorge. Come out and ride the Stemwhceler, enjoy the festivities and meet some wonderful people. For information call Kathy at 374- 8619. Legendary blues artist Otis Clay will perform in a special benefit con cert for KMHD, the jazz-format, public radio station located on the Mt. Hood Community College Campus. “ W e’re very excited about this,” said Tom Costello, KMHD station Art Exhibit: “ Family Connec manager. ‘ ‘Otis Clay is a major artist in tions,” Photography by Jon Gottshall the world of blues. We are fortunate to work with him and with producer Joey Date/Timc: July 2-27,1991,Tues day-Friday (noon-5:30pm), Saturday Scruggs of Heart and Soul Events,” said Costello. (noon-4 pm), Closed July 4th Place: Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR (Tri-Met Bus #5) Reception: July 6th, Saturday (3- 5pm), Public Invited. Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center For more information call Curt 286-ROSE arts immersion day camp for students 6-18 years of age. In its fifth year, SDA will run from July 8-August 17, 1991 culminating with an original produc tion addressing this year’s issue-the State of the Arts. All classes and the production will be held at the Neigh bors of Woodcraft Hall, 1410 SW Morrison, Portland, Oregon 97205. 223-9919 £ o „ Charters, Cruises and Fine Dining "TW O Piedmont Neighborhood to Sponsor Summer Concerts at Peninsula Park The D u k e E llin g to n O r c h e s tr a KMHD Benefit Slated With Blues Legend OFFERS Summer Downtown Arts Summer Downtown Arts is a total 31 NW First Sternwheeler Offers Fun For All 6 b N eighbors of W oodcrafters 1410 S.W. Morrison Date: June 28,1991 Time: 9:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M. Tickets are $8.00 per person, Reserved seating 8 or more Tickets available at all Ticketmaster Locations Semi Formal Attire R.S.V.P. 253-3583 or 249-1893 284-4496 CALL 224-TIXX FOR INFO All tickets subject to service charge and/or user tee J M