v < Page 6...The P o rtla n d O bserver...N ovem ber 20,1991 V « * '* Portland Observer ENTERTAINMENT Sulk Smoov ‘Be Like Mike’ To Hit Radio Waves <• «w Michael Jordan to Donate Proceeds From Gatorade Take-Off I-’ “ (I Wanna) Be Like Mike,” a song based on Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan’s 60-second Gatorade Thirst Quencher advertising campaign, will be released and distributed by A&M R ecords as a cassette single to retail stores across the country on Tuesday, J^ovember 12, on River North Records. ‘ Packaging on the single will fea­ ture a likeness of Jordan. His proceeds from the sale of the single will go to the "Michael Jordan Foundation, which tunds charities all across the country. The cassette contains the original version from the commercial track and two new versions produced by A&M Artist & Repetoire Executive Kevin Evans and River North President Joe Thomas. A “ radio mix” with the origi­ nal melody and vocalist and a new, fundy R&B musical bed and a ‘ ‘ Bonus Beat M ix” which is intended for club play round out the cassette. Both new versions feature a rap by Jay Johnson whose performance extends some of the lyrical ideas in the original version. The original song was a collabora­ tion between Shafer/Antelis Music and Bayer Bess Vanderwarker, the adver­ tising agencey for Gatorade. Steve Shafer and Ira Antelis wrote the music and recorded the original music at River North. The lyrics were written by Bcmie Pitzel, a broadcast producer at BBV. Thomas and Evans created the dance- oriented track for the cassette. “ Gatorade is excited that the song ‘Be Like Mike’ has captured the inter­ est of so many people,” said Vitulli. ‘ ‘We feel Michael Jordan is a great role model for kids, and that the song en­ courages kids to dream and aspire to be the best they can be.” Urban Entertainment Coalition will present their first Apollo Night Talent Competition Saturday, January 18,1992 at the Roseland Theatre. Singers, danc­ ers, musicians and comedians are in­ vited to send a non-returnable audio or video tape of no more than 5 minutes in length to: Urban Entertainment Coalition, Inc. 573 N. Killingsworth, Suite 101 Portland, Oregon 97217 Registration fee is $10.00. Dead­ line is December 27, 1991. For more information call 240-5353. C o n c e r t A n d E x h ib it A re To B e H e ld The Pre-Winter concert and Art Exhibit of the Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter of the alpha Kappa alpha so­ rority will begin at 3:30 p.m. on sun- day, November 24th at Harriet Tub- man Middle School, 2231 North Hint Street Area students, Tigard,Gresham, and Vancouver, Washington and their tal­ ents and artworks will be featured. The public is invited and the ad­ mission is free. i « -4 « ' t . »;¿'v I Nineteen years old, an international The PSU Madrigal Singers will player and one of the best rappers in St. present two, free “ Brown Bag” recit­ Louis, Sylk Smoov has arrived with his als at noon. The program on Wednes­ debut single “ Klientele” on PWL day, December 4, 1991 at “ The Old America Records. His voice glides over Church” (SW 11th & Clay) will be the laid back track as he unleashes the repeated the next day, Thursday De­ secrets of his mellow manner. “ I wrote ‘Klientele’ because a lot of people were cember 5, at the PSU Brown Bag series in Lincoln Hall, Room 75. The thir- gettin’ props for sellin* drugs. I wanted teen-voice a capella choir will offer a to talk about gettin’ props with the 50-minutc program of songs from 16th ladies.” Sylk Smoov has been rapping since century England. The madrigal is an unaccompa­ he was seven years old! “ I officially nied secular composition for voices in became ‘Sylk” in the fourth grade.” intricate harmony set to strict poetic Sylk worked all day and rapped all forms. The program is delicately spiced night and made a conscious effort to with sarcasm, humor, and nonsense, stay away from gang violence. He and offers something for young and old struggled through various odd jobs in alike. Much of the poetry speaks of order to save enough to record a demo aspects of love: crushes of youth, jaded tape. He spent his time sending out love lost, and rhapsodized love from eighty tapes to record companies across the country. Sylk’s tape sat on the disk afar. These vibrant scenes will warm of Courtney Branch and Tracy Ken­ you grey December day. The madrigal choir is directed by drick of To-tal Trak Productions for six Doug Albertson, a teaching assistant months! They finally played the tape pursuing his masters degree in choral on New Year’s Eve. On January 1, 1991, at 12:05 am. Total Trak Produc­ music. The group meets for rehearsal tions called Sylk Smoov on the phone twice a week and includes a blend of music majors, business people, school and offered him a deal. (Total Trak teachers, and non-music majors who Productions is behind the commcri- come together to share their love of music. i ■'i/' Grammy-winning Motown legend Stevie Wonder, in association with the Organ Transplant Fund, Inc., will per­ form two concerts on Friday, Nov. 8 1991 at Los Angeles’ 1,100-seat Cross­ roads Theater to benefit local cancer patient Margaret “ Miki” Darbarpar who needs a $150,000 bone marrow trans­ plant to live. Wonder heard of her plight and offered to donate his time and talent to help. This wiil be the most intimate venue Wonder has performed in since he played at the Roxy almost a decade ago. It will be the first time Stevie Wonder has performed in the U.S. since his shows in the late 1980’s. All proceeds from the concerts will benefit Ms. Darbarpar. Donations can be sent to “ Organ Transplant Fund For Margaret Darbar­ par,” c/o Mission Renaissance, 3055 Overland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034. 8943. i i, ■' r . -, 'j" '" ¿ f. r •*» : • 1 è • ; ' ’N - ,'A r■ ■ ■ ■ ■ i■ ■ ■ ■ ■ i■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Q V o o d b tiii C C e a n e /is 6800 NE Martin Lthcr King, Jr. Blvd. 289-6346 w Silk Specialists Drapery Cleaning » All Weather-Proofing of Ski Wear, Rainwear, etc. Enjoy our quality dry cleaning, laundry, and alterations while meeting our New Management, M a rv a M itc h e ll OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY TO SERVE YOU Mon.-Fri 7:30 a.m. lo 6:00 p.m. Sat 9:00 a m to 3:00 p.m. S A V E 20% W IT H O U R G R A N D O P E N IN G S P E C IA L O F F E R This coupon is good for 20% off any dry cleaning order ^ c n presented with incoming order during our G rand Opening Special. Valid through 11-23-91. i \ y < cally successful acts by DJ Quick and AMG). According to Courtney, “ Sylk’s music is mellow and has a strong radio appeal. But don’t be fooled because he gets as hardcore as the rest of them when it’s time to stand on his own!” Upon signing with Total Trak, Sylk needed a DJ to complete the package. He teamed up with Cool Odie-the most popular DJ in St. Louis, who at the time was spinning records for Magic 108. ‘ ‘Odie used to DJ at a local club. When I left the group I was rapping with, we hooked up.” Sylk Smoov has a distinctive voice that melts in your car-as on the equally hypnotic “ What Dat Sylk Like” and “ Drama.” True hip-hop skills are dis­ played on “ Kcepin’ It Dope.” Sylk relaxes for a minute when he admits he doesn’t want his heart broken on “ Luv Letter.” The album offers the chance to get up and party on his tasty remake of George Clinton’s “ One Nation Under A Groove.” Sylk Smoov's album, simply titled Sylk Smoov, is filled with style and lyrical elegance. His blend of rhythm and rhyme will take you to new levels of musical pleasure. W here-in just one afternoon-can children go to be swept away to the dreamy, mystical land of sugar plum fairies and dancing snowflakes, rub elbows with characters from the cast of Oregon Ballet Theatre’s production of NUTCRACKER, delight in the amaz­ ing feats of a magician, and try their artistry as budding Picassos at face­ painting and coloring? And where can parents, families and friends go to hear glorious Christmas music performed by carolers, a handbell choir and harp­ ist, savor delicious food, and get a bit of shopping done-all under the same roof? The event is Oregon Ballet The­ atre’s Nutcracker Tea, on Sunday, December 8 at 12:30 and 3:00 p.m. at the PacWest Center. EXCLUDES LEATHER. SHOES. SHIRTS NOT V A LID W tTH OTHER OI11.RS. II II II II II II II II II II II A > ' * • « « t v- / * A Developing into a tradition like OBT’s NUTCRACKER ballet, the Nutcracker Tea is an opportunity for family and friends to gather together and share in the spirit of the holiday season. Additionally, it serves as the official event to kick off OBT’s per­ formances of NUTCRACKER, Decem­ ber 13-24, at the Portland Civic Audi­ torium. The event is sponsored by Cush­ man & Wakefield/PacWest Center. PacWest Center is located at 1211 Southwest fifth Avenue. Parking is free. Tickets to the Oregon Ballet The­ atre Nutcracker Tea are $10 per adult and $8 per child. To receive an invita­ tion or obtain more information call OBT at (503) 227-0977. Thursday: November 21, 1991 — 6:31 PM Ramada Inn & O ’Callahans Restaurant (Formerly Execulodge) 6221 NE 82nd Avenue - Near Airport FREE ADMISSION - FREE HOR’DOURVES BUSINESS ATTIRE PLEASE! (This is our last networking meeting for 1991) Bring Plenty of Business Cards and/or Brochures (small door prizes welcomed, but optional - contributors will be recognized) Bring your staff, sales reps, clients, associates and customers OREGON BUSINESS NETWORK (503) 244-2689, Ext 22 PO Box 5488 - Portland, OR 97228 Homestyle Cooking S E N IO R 'T H E A T R E HOLLYWOOD SENIOR CENTER p re s e n ts Family Dining ▼ Catering ▼ Specialty Menu * Down Home Cooking At Its Very Best! ♦ C a tfis h .R e d S n a p p e r .B B Q R ib s .S te a k s .T u r n ip G re e n s .C o r n b r e a d .C h itte rlin g s .Y a m s .B la c k e y e d P e a s .S w e e t P o ta to P ie s an intergene-rational S À T U ttW SUN D A Y N O V 2 3 < ¿ 7 : 0 0 P .M . N Û V .2 4 o X 2 ;0 O P .M - I3ONWHOJ4 $ 5-CO . P e a c h C o b b le r .6 A M B re a k fa s t * H o t F o o d E x p re s s L in e 1 1am - 2 p m . M a s te r C h a rg e . V is a . A m e ric a n E x p re s s TH E TH EATRE A N D THE C E N T E R F o r T ic k e ts a n d . In fo r m a tio n ____________________________ 2 . 8 1 - 6 1 4 1 I8 Z 0 n .£ / le r o s s -P ro m - / ß /o c K o ld c a l l : or 288-8303 fV ortk o f Sondi/ Fred M e y e r I . S ii Steen’s Kitchen 7332 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Public Notice fl LETTHE ARMY RESERVE PAY YOUR STUDENT LOAN. Wholesale to the Public 35% to 50% off 100% Human Hair 16" from $15.95 f? b ra id in g a n d w e a v in g Wigs and Beauty Supplies M U 5 IC M IL L E N N IU M We will meet or beat anyone s prices. Sales and Promotional items excluded. 32ND & E BURNSIDE 2 3 1 -8 3 2 6 I ll lt lk « i I m HII »I I I» Il t l i t l l k .lim ili il* I lu il ( . ill 282-2120 or 223-6734 M rs . C ’s W ig s a n d B e a u ty S u p p ly 707 N.E. Fremont Portland, Oregon 97212 (503) 281-6525 Open: 11.30 - 6:00 Tues thru Saturday 23RD & NW JOHNSON 2 4 8 -0 1 6 3 8( ALL TOUCAN il ARMY RESERVE ’•VX'î'jÉ * I » - . -V ‘V 7* - . . ,.y Portland International Film Festival), plus tickets to the annual Portland Croquet Tournament and Party, open­ ing night of the Pordand International Film Festival and special invitations to private preview screenings. For more information, call 221-1156. Looking for something unique? A class from the Northwest Film Center or the Pacific Northwest College of Art Extension Program can brighten up a dreary winter long after the holidays have passed. Courses are available for both children and adults. For more in­ formation, call the Film Center at 221- 1156 or the Extension Program at 226- 0462. The ultimate gift for an art lover is the gift of belonging to the largest vis­ ual arts organization in the state. Port­ land Art Museum membership includes free admission to the Museum, dis­ counts on classes and films, a bi-monthly newsletter and much more. Call the membership office at 226-2811 for more information. ‘In business or sales....it’s no longer what you know....but who you know” Oregon Business Network After Hours Networking W o n d e r-F u l G e s tu re Music Millennium will be hosting a release party for Portland’s own re­ cording artist Quarterflash on Wednes­ day, November 27th at 8:00 PM. The entire band, featuring founding mem­ bers Marv and Rindy Ross will perform an Acoustic set of songs from their new European release “ Girl In The Wind as well as be available for autographs. “ Girl In The Wind” is the band’s fourth release. It was to be their first release with theirnew record label Epic on a world wide basis, but so far it has only been released in Japan and Eu­ rope. It is currecntly receiving heavy airplay at KINK-FM. The event will be held at the 3158 East Burnside location and is free and open to all the public. Free refresh­ ments will be on hand. For further information, call Terry Currier at 231- ; This holiday season you'll find special out-of-lhe-ordinary gifts at the Portland Art Museum. At the Museum Shop you’ll find remarkable items such as Chinese pro- celain, Monet’s Waterlilies and Japa­ nese woodblock t-shirts, hand-made paper, Museum quality jewelry and fine Museum reproductions. You can also pick up your Christmas cards and gift wrap, invitations, place cards and cal­ endars, too. Or give a gift certificate so your friends and family can choose their own art treasure. The Rental/Sales Gallery has the perfect answer for the person who has everything. The gift of art lasts a life­ time. Choose from sculpture, watercol­ ors, prints and paintings. If you’re not sure of a person’s particular tastes, gift certificates are available. Call 274-4121 for more information. For film lovers, they suggest Sil­ ver Screen Club Membership which in­ cludes free admission to all Northwest Film & Center programs (including the Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker Tea Offers A Fun-filled Day of Music, Magic and Merriment For The Entire Family P S U M a d rig a l S in g e rs Fall 1991 B ro w n B a g ’ R e c ita ls T a le n t C o m p e titio n W ill S p o tlig h t F u tu re S ta rs Artful Giving For The Holidays At The Portland Art Museum • « - - —