Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (March 18, 1992)
Page 4..The Portland Observer... M arch 18, 1992 Portland Observer ENTERTAINMENT The Jazz Society of Oregon Presents All Star Group A Star Is Born Queenie Samuel had an added treat on her recent visit to Oakland, California to witness the birth ofher second grandson Ryan Isaiah Wilson. Bom February 10, 1992 at 7# 7oz, to proud parents Allen and Sophia Wilson. Prior to leaving Oakland Queenie had the good fortune to meet none other than the legend of filmdom, S idney Portier. She found him to be very charming and entertaining. Mr. Portier was in Oakland for the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Inc. Gathering at the Parc Oakland Hotel, February 21-23 M YTHM AKER Two evenings o f mainstream Jazz, March 30 and 31, featuring an All Star group straight from the Salishan Jazz Weekend. Billed as the Night After, the spirit of Salishan Jazz will continue for two more nights, March 30 and 31, at the Hobbit. This year we are honored to feature Jazz Weekend veterans Red Holloway on saxophones, Andy Simpkins on bass, Gerald Wiggins on piano, and Salishan newcomer Paul Humphreys on drums. Red Holloway has been a favorite of Portland jazz fans, having played many times here, more recently at Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz, and to full houses at the Jazz Society’s First Jazz ’91. Andy Simpkins played at the very first Otter Crest Jazz Party and contin ues the tradition of repeat performances of the best. Simpkins has long been recognized as one of the top world class bassists. We are honored with his rare Portland appearance. The beauty and artistry of Gerald Wiggins, as well as his ability to blend in with and enhance a broad spectrum of musical chairs has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow musicians as well as his loyal fans. Paul Humphreys has appeared in movies, television shows, and commer cials, Jazz Festivals and cruises, as well as recordings with the top Jazz musi cians and Big Bands. His versatility has enabled him to be drummer of choice with the world’s top acts. Opera Season Continues w ith Hansel and Gretel', H um perdinck’s Operate A Favorite With A dults and Children Alike Engelbert Humperdinck’s poignant tale of two children lost in the woods has long been a favorite with audiences of all ages. Sent in search of food for their starving family, Hansel and Gre tel find themselves lost in the confusing world of an enchanted forest, far be yond the help of their family. Naive but resourceful, the pair, with some help from the heavens, conquer their own fear and turn the tables on the evil witch who’s bent on their destruction. Although Hansel and Gretel was originally conceived for children, Humperdinck avoided the temptation to write down to his young audiences. His composition is remarkable for its skillful blending of folklike melodies within a complex and highly sophisti cated harmonic vocabulary. Sung in English Hansel and Gretel is certain to provide an uplifting evening in which virtue and sincerity triumph to reunite the family. The C ast: Soprano M aureen O ’Flynn, still remembered for her vivid portrayal of Gilda in the Company’s 1990 Rigoletto, sings the role of Gretel Since then, M s.O ’Flynnhas captivated audiences at La Fenice, Venice and on national television’s “Live from Lin coln Center” in the New York City Operate production of Le Nozze di Figaro. Later this season she is sched uled to make her La Scala debut. Mezzo-soprano Christine Mead McMurphy's Appliance Center Washer & Dryer $1 9 9 - ’• Refrigerators From $ 1 2 9 - 32ND & E BURNSIDE 2 3 1 -8 9 2 6 Ranges From $1 2 9 - • z ; Interstate Firehouse C ultural C enter 23RD & NW JOHNSON 2 4 8 -0 1 6 3 f 7 • ; ■ ‘ y March 20-29,1992 Fri/Sat 8:0 0 pm Sun 2 :0 0 pm *. . • • Z'\ A tour de force solo performance by Afncan-Amencan actor/singer Jacqui Sutton. IFCC, 5 340 N. Interstate. Tickets $10/8/5. Call 823-2000. W N Z f l WASHING IO N BOSMAN S£TH SABU A < HOUOHUBV A M S S IS S I P P I Presented by O D C Funded A ASA L a A FILM t r MIRA MAÄ r part by MAC and Q a C The Eyes and Ears ol the Community Office: (503)288-0033 F a x#: (503)288-0015 the Dvcctor of ■ S«Mm Bomb«,'' •❖'•••‘«•»'■❖ Zi-' ZCÿ«« Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday Closed \t S» »V V. J » O R i i __ \ General Roofing Roofs and Shingles 25 years experience Hot . 284-6977 hm. 284.1324 bus. PO Box 6090 Portland, OR 97208 For the “Pleasures of Life,” enjoy these classic styles. stacyadams Shoe tying. . . NOW AT B&R . . . quality dress and casual shoes at reasonable prices! Is it a hassle for you? PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY STORE IT ’S A MUST. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM DRINKING ON THE STORE GROUNDS AND ON THE OLD FRED MEYER PARKING LOT. IT CAUSES MANY UNNEEDED PROBLEMS. COME BY FOR ALL YOUR SHOPPING NEEDS. WE WORK WITH OLCC. LOCATED AT 726 N.E. KILLINGSWORTH t », :> r. r <•£ '*'/ 'V.‘ t- THE ANSWER IS VELCRO SHOES! H a rd Io fin d — b u t w e d id lin d a g o o d o n e b y E to n ic , fa m o u s fo r q u a lity g o lf s h o e s — in b la c k o r w h ite — fo r m e n o r w o m e n . BOSTON’S MINI MARKET NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! i t ' ,r «* . - 282-6776 *«Y£? •£ I. "» t » •» - *Î;-Æ 3 - ' . v -« - . \ ?r ‘ v $ £ \< L ounge 1708 NE A lberta-287-5145 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 March & April Conference Room Available! ■INI i and Please bring your friends, and join the party A Boogie Cat Production ■ .1 • ù R estaurant II March 22 The Norman Sylvester Band March 29 Sakiusa & The Bluenotes March 5 Myrtle Brown’s Destiny April 12 Mel Solomon & The Nightlighters April 19 The Norman Sylvester Band April 26 Sakiusa & The Bluenotes A Boogie Cat Production Open Mon.-Fri. 9:00 om lo 5:00 pm -, -ï " T he T exas A Rhythm and Blues Showcase!! M U 5 IC M IL L E N N IU M j 1988 The Magic Flute. Sandy resident, Susan S l John, performs as the Dew Fairy. Ms. St. John last appeared on the Portland Opera stage in Fidelio (1979). The Portland Opera Orc hestra will perform under the baton of Maestro Matthias Kuntzsch, former director of the Staatstheater Saarbrücken. Mr. Kuntzsch last appeared on the Port land Opera podium for the 1988 The Magic Flute. P o rtlan d n ativ e, E lizab e th Bachman, directs. She made her theat rical debut here as a five-year-old at the Ladybug Theatre at the Children’s Zoo. Since then she has gone on to direct productions throughout the U.S., including the Zefirelli production of La Traviata at the Metropolitan Op era. Hansel and Gretel features the Portland Opera Children’s Chorus, with 24 young singers from throughout the metropolitan area, under the direction of Portland Opera Chorus Master Carol Lucas. Sets and costumes for Hansel and Gretel are owned by Portland Opera. Sets were designed by John Scheffler; costumes by Franco Colavecchia, for Houston Grand Opera. Angel costumes were designed by Portland Opera’s Minnie Jardine. Hansel and Gretel will be sung in English with projected text. ows, a Portland native, returns to Port land Opera in the role of Hansel. Ms. Meadows won the 1985 Eleanor Lieber Auditions and went on to New York City Opera roles in Carmen, The Mi kado, The Magic Flute, and Mefistofele. Reprising her Metropolitan Opera role of The Witch for which she won an Emmy Award will be one of the finest singing-actresses of our time-mezzo- soprano Rosalind Elias. Winner of two Emmys and three Grammys, Ms. Elias has performed leading roles with great distinction in the major operata houses throughout the world. As The Witch, she makes her Company debut in a singing role (she directed the highly acclaimed Don Pasquale here in 1990). Baritone Richard Paul Fink makes his Portland Operate debut in the role of Peter, the Father. Mr. Fink is a two-time winner of both the Metropolitan Opera and the San Francisco Opera Auditions. He made his European debut in 1988 and has performed in Germany, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Ireland, and England in addition to his U.S. performances with Houston Grand Opera, San Diego Opera, among many others. Portland m ezzo-soprano Alyce Rogers, last seen with the Company as Dame Quickly in the recent Falstaff, sings Gertrude, the Mother. Portland soprano Barbara Custer sings the Sandman. Ms. Custer last appeared with the Portland Opera in the G re a t re lie f fo r o nly *59“ for Public, Business or Social Club Meetings Free -- Phone for Reservation 1714 NE Alberta St. 281-2136 D e lic io u s D o w n h o m e C o o kin tf 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. A'« . «* P S P a s s th e w o r d t o s o m e o n e in n e e d o f th e s e ( A r t h r it is, c a n t b e n d, e t c ) U S P D e liv e ry , g la d ly BoR [OPEN 7 DAS S N 1 lOtl.K Al IURTA •P O R U A N I,O K 281-5819 O P I N M O N I HI IO 7 S A H IK D A Y S 10 6 S U N D A Y S 12-5 lout of 2 parents doesn’t see it. Tout of 2 teens in America has taken drugs. J I
