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» * tVi^*1****1« • *4 >» ♦ ♦“ r4r+ . ► • V * "•*** * ♦ V * <*# • • • ■» » » • • I A pril 29, 1992...The Portland Observer...Page 7 Portland Observer ENTERTAINMENT oys Saga Continues Bogle and the Blues II— and Jazz “Bogle and the Blues - and Jazz” is coming to Montgomery Park at NW 27th and Vaughn Streets, Sunday, May 3 from 3 - 7 p.m. The event showcases many local blues and jazz artists. Slated on the bill are Mel Brown and his qu artet, featuring Leroy Vinnegar, Geoff Lee and Jay Collins. Headlining the jazz portion of the evening will be the Norman-Sylvester Band. They will be joined by such notable guest artists as jazz songstresses Nancy King, Shirley Nanette and Nola Jean Bogle with Ralph Black. Blues kingpin Lloyd Jones, along with Mel Solomon, Paulette Davis and Sakiusa round out the entertainment. Paul Knauls is the special guest emcee for the event. Hot wings and barbecue ribs will spice up the evening. A no host bat will offer cold soft drinks, beer and wine. The four-hour event is a benefit for the Committee to Re-elect Commissioner Dick Bogle. Tickets are $15.00 and can be reserved by calling 282-4833. L to R: Jabari Abdulsamad (father of The Boys), Khiry (The Boys), Tajh (The Boys), Scott Kalvert (director of The Boys video “The Saga Continues"), Mark Keene (National Video/Dance Promotion Director/Motown Records), Bilal (The Boys) and Hakeem (The Boys). . . Motown's The Boys take a break on the set of their video for "The Saga continues," the current Sl^ l e from third LP, The Saga continues, which will hit the streets may 5. The album, produced by member Hakeem Abdulsamad and written by The Boys, features backing vocals from labelmate Shanice on “Doin' It With The B" and "Happiness." Portland Black Rep Auditions Portland Black Repertory Theatre is holding auditions for Fraternity, the first play in its 1992 season. Fraternity is written by Jeff Stetson, who is also the au th o r o f The M e etin g . R o b ert Livingston, an actor and director out of Seattle, Washington will direct. Equity and non-equity actors are needed in ages ranging from 20’s to 60’s, for seven African American men. Auditions will be held in the audi torium at Portland Community College Cascade campus, 705 N. Killingsworth from 12 noon to 8pm on Saturdays, May 9 and 16th. Additional auditions, by appointment only, will be held on Sun- In Praise Of Poetry (a non-profit organization) Presents Its Annual Poetry contest Deadline: Postmark by July 1 ,1 99 2 A possibility of a total of 16 prizes! Grand Prize $50 In each category: 1st $20. 2nd $15, 3rd $10 Categories A Short poems or verse B Free verse C Free Verse D Traditional forms (designate form) E Traditional forms (designate form) Lines 8 or less 9 to 16 17 to 32 12 or less 13 to 32 Mail Entries To: In Praise of Poetry, Karen Evans-Contest Coordinator, PO Box 1234, Healdsburg, CA 95448 1. Submit two copies of each entry, using standard-size typing paper 2. Place category (letter and form) on upper right hand corner of each page. Type your name and address in upper left hand corner on one copy only, (copy without name goes to judge.) Word process or type or hand print poems. Enclose a self-addressed- stamped-envelope for winners list. 3. All poems must be original, unpublished, and may not have won a money prize in any contest. 4. An entry fee of $2.00 must accompany each poem. Enter as many poems as you want. The more you enter, the more chance you have of winning. Make check payable to in Praise of Poetry. 6. All entries will be destroyed at the end of the contest. None will be returned. 7. Decisions of the judges will be final. Winners will be notified after July 15,1992. In My Sister’s House There Are Many Rooms days, May 10 and 17th. Please call 287- 3959, from 10am to 5 pm, Mondays thru Fridays. Scripts for Fraternity are now avail able on loan for a refunded deposit from Portland Black Rep. Fraternity is being produced under an Equity small profes sional theater contract. The production will be performed July 10 thru August 2nd at the Civic Theatre Building, 1530 SW Yamhill. ThcentircPBRT 1992 season, which will be presented at the Civic from July 10 thru October 11th, will be announced later this week when negotiations are completed for all productions. 7 7 /r ENSEMBLE presents its 1992 repertoire of original works May 8 •> 8:00 PM Happy Birthday Jefferson High School Auditorium: 5210 North Kerby Avenue Tickets: $4 Adults: $3 Students Seniors. Call 280-5180 for information. MUSIC MILLENNIUM Dad's Oil Service heating oils 32ND & E BURNSIDE 2 3 1 -8 9 2 6 2 3 R D & N W JOHNSON 2 4 8 -0 1 6 3 Brittany Justine Joachims, (Tigard) Oregon’s 1992 Tiny Tot Young Miss of America will be five years old on April 29. At the Nationals in Palm Springs, Brittany was in the top 10. She dances and wants to be a cheerleader when she grows up because they ’re always happy. She’s also a big Blazer fan. Public Notice Wholesale to the Public 35% to 50% off 100% Human Hair 16” from $15.95 bra.ding and weaving Wigs and Beauty Supplies We will meet or beat anyone’s prices. Salt,.', and Promotional itoms excluded. Mrs. C’s Wigs and Beauty Supply 707 N.E. Fremont Portland, Oregon 97212 (503) 201-6525 Open: 11:30 - 6:00 Tues thru Saturday An African American art exhibi tion by Adriene Cruz and Charlotte Lewis, Mixed media Graystone Gallery May 7 through June 14,1992 Artist’s Statement: This exhibition is a presentation that sifts through our African ancestral memories. It reflects our struggle to reclaim restless spiritual visions from the beginning of all creation, and through our people’s survival beyond enslave- I»li ■ilk ment. We are here to share our journey as we awaken our consciousness and chal lenge our hearts to dance through the many rooms of our house. When the spirit moves you — yes indeed! When the spirit moves us — we shout! 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