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October 9 ,1991...The Portland Observer...Page 7
Portland Observer
ENTERTAINMENT
ED O.G. & DA BULLDOGS
“ I KNOW HOW
TO SURVIVE. Every­
body in the crew knows
that it’s all about sur­
vival.” Common sense
from ED O.G (Edward
A nderson), the 20-year-
old rapper whose debut
PWL America/M ercury
album , Life o f a Kid in
the G hetto, is bound to
establish ED O.G & DA
BULLDOGS as one of
1991’s most essential
new rap acts. The debut single “ I G ot
To H ave It,” coupled with the album
title track, clearly points out where ED
O.G is coming from: clever and pene­
trating, persuasive and dead serious,
it’s ju st the first irrepressible state­
ment o f many on the album. Through­
out, ED O.G scores point after point
with his tough, expressive delivery
and the rockin’ hip hop o f Special K &
Teddy Tedd (well-known as radio’s
Awesom e 2) and Joe Mansfield.
T he Awesome 2, Special K and
Teddy Tedd (Kevin Bonner, Tedd
W hiting), have been noted for over
eight years as ambassadors o f rap,
through their contributions to MTV
and their early-morning radio show on
the New York station W NW K, which
has introduced an entire generation of
the young to rap.
T he two are close cousins and
childhood friends, whose very first
endeavor together in music was to host
the radio show, which stands as the
longest-running rap program in the
world. Life o f a K id in the Ghetto is
Awesome 2 ’s first full album produc­
tion project, and, considering the duo’s
pedigree, it’s hardly surprising that the
album is not only diverse and totally
up to date, but also steeped in all the
best qualities traditionally associated
with rap.
The Awesom e 2 and ED O.G met
through family connections, and while
aw are o f E d ’s am bition to rap profes­
sionally, Awesome 2 ’s busy broad­
casting schedule an d T ed d ’s tours with
Real Roxanne, Rebbie Jackson, Ready
for the W orld, Klymaxx and Lisa Lisa
kept them from hooking up profes­
sionally until last year. “ The energy
Ed brings across caught m e,” says
Special K. Tedd adds that the produc­
tion was meant to bring a new, refresh­
ing, more musical sound to rap, along
with subjects that “ really m atter.”
T he T exas I
R estaurant and L ounge
1708 NE Alberta - 287-5145
A Rhythm and Blues Showcase!!
EVERY SUNDAY
in a relaxed environment!!
The Downhome Blues Jam Sessions
8:00 pm to 12:00 am
no cover charge
All Musicians are Invited
Host Bands For October:
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
6
13
20
27
The Norman Sylvester Band
Paulette and Power
The Norman Sylvester Band
J.C. Rico Armed and Dangerous
Please bring your friends, and join the parly!
A Boogie Cat Production
Delicious Downhome Cooking____
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
and
Food to Go
Friendly Service
Open 7 days a week
Two Convenient Locations
Texas I - 3530 N. Vancouver Ave.
Open 7:00 am - 2:30 am
Texas II -1714 NE Alberta St.
Open 24 hrs.
Volunteer.
American Heart
Association
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Z eta Sigma O m ega Chapter o f
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is pre­
senting a pre w inter concert featuring
minority participation, November 24,
1991 from 3:30-5:00p.m. Location to
be announced later.
The two categories of perform ­
ances are:
PERFORM ING ARTS: piano,
vocal, dance, speeches, strings and other
musical instruments.
VISUAL ARTS: paintings, draw-
ins, poetry, short essays, short stories,
plays, and short videos.
Visual arts will be viewed during
the reception from 5:15-6:00 p.m.
Students betw een the ages o f 8-16
may apply for either or both categories.
Referrals from music teachers, school
teachers, parents or community m em ­
bers are also welcomed.
Audition is O ctober 28-31. W ork­
shop for participants is November 19th
and 22nd.
Please send applications on post
cards to the following addresses:
Mrs. Lillian W hitlow
5714 N.E. 23rd Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97211
or/and
M rs. Bobbie Nunn
12811 N.E. Rose Parkway
Portland, O regon 97230
The public is invited and the ad­
mission is free.
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As a tribute to the late Miles Davis
and in honor of his musical legacy,
Oregon Public Broadcasting Radio will
air the MILES DAVIS RADIO PROJ­
ECT, beginning October 12. Produced
by American Public Radio, the project
consists o f seven one-hour docum en­
tary programs and can be heard on
consecutive Saturday nights at 9:30
p.m., during the W eekend Jazz Pro­
gram.
The programs take listeners through
1960s
1950s
D avis’ life in a loose chronological
manner, with side trips to explore some
o f the many themes important in D avis’
career, as well as larger themes co n ­
cerning the developm ent of jazz.
The series includes exclusive in­
terview material, and rare M iles Davis
performance and never-before-heard
studio out-takes. Musical exam ples in
each show cam pare M iles’ sound d u r­
ing each phase o f his career to other
styles of the time.
P ro g ram s in the M IL E S DAVIS
R A D IO PR O G R A M a re as follows:
October 12: Roots: ’30s and ’40s
October 19: The Early ’50s: Drugs
and Early Fame
October 26: The Modal Period: the
Late ’50s
November 2: The ’60s
November 9: ’70s and ’80s
November 16: M iles at W ork
November 23: Two-hour Concert Spe­
cial
Turn Loose The Voices
TURN LOOSE THE VOICES is a
new musical theater production pre­
miering at the Interstate Firehouse
Cultural Center this week. Created and
perform ed by twenty-three local chil­
dren and teenagers, the show brings to
life their insights on how we treat people
we consider different from ourselves.
Through music, theater, and dance,
TU RN LOOSE TH E VOICES presents
an extraordinary picture o f the im pact
o f facing prejudice, and an equally
extaordinary picture o f hope. It cele­
brates a vision o f ourselves as people
who can overcome fear and m istrust of
one another and learn to find value and
strength in our diversity.
The cast o f TU RN LO O SE THE
VOICES is a racially, ethnically, and
economically diverse group o f young
people, ages 8-17, who were chosen
based on auditions. The show is pro­
duced by Young A ctors’ Forum , and
co-directed by W ill Weigler and Chisao
Hata. The original songs have been
developed by the cast under the direc­
tion of musical producer Susan Ring.
The show ’s musical director is Danny
Keep It Simple,
Party Planner Advises
(NU) - A holiday party doesn't
have to be flashy and extravagant to
be fun.
In fact, overdoing things can ac­
tually make your guests uncomfort­
able and your party less enjoyable,
says Andrea Bell, who has planned
parties for princes, presidents, ac­
tresses and rock stars.
Bell, founder of the renowned
L. A. Celebrations! catering company
and an entertaining consultant tor
Wholesale to the Public 35% to 50% off
100% Human Hair 16" from $15.95
braiding and weaving
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portunity to visit with them." Bell s^ys.
— You don't have to sacrifice
quality for quantity.
“For crowd-sized entertaining you
can find quality wines, such as those
from Almaden Vineyards, in large
bottles and wine casks,” says Bell.
“They offer good value and are per­
fect for pouring into carafes and for
making festive wine drinks and
punches.”
— Stay within the limits of your
time and money.
“We all like to think we can do it
all. but be realistic." Bell advises.
“Live within your budget — how
much money you spend has nothing
to do with the success ot the party.
National Geographic
Society President
Teaches Fernwood
School Class
National Geographic Society presi­
dent taught a geography lesson at
Fernwood Middle School, 1915 N.E.
33rd A v e., th is p a st M onday,
October.
Students in Tom Streckert’s third-
period social studies class at Fernwood
Middle School received a special les­
son on geography from one of the na­
tion’s experts, G ilbert M. Grosvenor,
president and chairman of the National
Geographic Society.
Grosvenor responded to an offer
he made to teachers attending an O re­
gon Geographic Alliance conference.
Strcckert heard the offer and arranged
the instructional period on G rosvenor’s
next visit to Portland.
Wigs and Beauty Supplies
We will meet or beat
anyone’s prices.
Sales and Promotional items excluded.
Mrs. C’s Wigs and Beauty Supply
707 N.E. Fremont
Portland, Oregon 97212
(503) 281-6525
Open: 11:30 - 6:00 Tues thru Saturday
(NU) - Experts are predicting that
the 1990s will be a family-centered
decade, and shopping centers are tak­
ing their cue with special facilities,
programs and activities — all aimed
at youngsters.
A new Kids Way wing at
Bramalea City Centre in Brampton.
Ontario, features a play area with
mechanical rides, three video screens
with cartoons and 15 child-related
tenants, including stores for toys,
children's books, clothing, pets, com­
ics and hobbies, and a salon where
children’s hair is cut while they sit
on animal seats and watch cartoons.
Special programs at the Camp
Town Center Camp are the draw at
Charleston Town Center in downtown
Charleston, W.Va. Children from ages
5 to 10 come with their parents for
dinner and then see a show while their
parents shop. Children receive free
camp T-shirts, baseball caps and other
gifts. Special activities for the young­
sters tie in with the evening's theme,
which typically could be safety, mu­
sic or first aid. Then they hear a story
and the program concludes with live
entertainment.
These and other shopping centers
all over the United States and Canada
have discovered that children are an
important part of their markets.
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Almaden Vineyards, says simplicity
is one of the golden rules for a suc­
cessful event.
“Everybody knows you don t run
a restaurant, so don t try to act like
one.” she says. Bell offers these other
suggestions for your next party:
— Make the party reflect your per­
sonality. If you're a casual, down-
to-earth person, trying to impress
with the trendies! cuisine could turn
off your guests.
__Prepare food and beverages
ahead of time. “Too much running
around will make your guests ner­
vous and you'll miss out on the op-
Public Notice
Special Activities for Kids
Free Parents to Shop
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1970s
Osborne.
TURN LOOSE THE VOICES plays
from September 20 - October 6 at the
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center,
5340 N Interstate Ave. Performances
are at 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays,
and 2 pm on Sundays. Tickets are $9
general adm ission at the door, or $7 in
advance (subject to service charge) at
all Fred M eyer Fastixx outlets. Call
224-8499 for outlet locations and phone
orders. For information on group dis­
counts call 234-9458. TURN LOOSE
TH E VOICES is a musical that will be
enjoyed by adults and children alike. It
is a reaffirm ation of the pow er we all
hold to affect the community in which
w e live. D on’t miss i t
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OPB Radio To Air Miles
Davis Retrospective
Pre Winter Concert
Scheduled
F resh C uts
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3 5 11
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