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