P age B7 T he P ortland O bserver • M ay 4,1994 M The ritzy resort island of Martha’s Vineyard is a vacation haven where the rich relax at the famous Inkwell Beach and, where in 1976, 16-year-old African- American Drew Tate (LARENZ TATE) is about to spend a siz­ zling summer holiday that puts a new spin on fun in the sun in Touchstone Pictures’ coming-of- age com edy/dram a “ The Inkwell.” A shy teenager, with no ex­ perience and little interest in the opposite sex, Drew is just trying to get through puberty without a fuss. To his Mom’s (SUZZANNE DOUGLAS) dismay, however, he seems different from other boys his age. His militant, ex- B lack P anther father (JOE MORTON) is in a panic because Drew h asn ’t discovered his “manhood.” Concerned about their son’s behavior, and hoping a change of scene will have a positive influence, they drag Drew off to spend two weeks with their wealthy, if not snooty, relatives. Unavoidably drawn into the social scene on the island. Drew begins to express feelings he never knew existed. With the help of the beautiful and bold Lauren Kelly (JADA PINKETT) he also finds he’s not quite as confused and awkward around girls as ev­ eryone believes. A Touchstone Pictures pre­ sentation, “The Inkwell” is di- l ENTERTAINMENT “The Inkwell” TWO THUMBS UP! SINK I I A I BI B I ” I lie In k w e ll' is W arm , Sensitive and Mov in i’ !" I* . m l U l i m i t i . W It \ l l< \ | > | < > IVhen shy and timid teenager Drew Tate (Larenz Tate, right) meets the bold and beautiful Lauren Kelly (Jada Pinkett, left) while vacationing with his family on Martha ’s Vinyard, he discovers he's not as awkward around girls as everyone thinks, in Touchstone Pictures’ new coming-of-age comedy/drama. Photo Credit Jim Bridges rected by Matty Rich from a screenplay written by Tom R ico stro n za and Paris Qualles. The pro­ ducers are Irving Azoff and Guy Riedel. Execu­ tive producer is Jon Jashni. Buena Vista Pic­ tures distributes. Tum-of-the-century Vienna comes deliciously to life in Johann Strauss’ dazzling musical extravaganza. JUNEIEENTH CELEBRATION / '/ / S K f f f 'j Saturday June 18th, 1994 Amusement Food • Crafts Information Booths Available For Vendor Info Contact Chuck Hinton 288-4677 or 288-3836 Sponsored by: A F R IC A N A M E R IC A N M E N ’S C L U B , IN C . From the moment the curtain rises to the glittering grand finale, the stage is alive with lilting Viennese waltzes, 4 breathtaking sets and costumes, hilarious high-jinx and some of the most gorgeous music ever written. Y A lavish feast for the eye and e a r . . . an evening of sheer delight! Performed in English by a spectacular all-star cast with the Portland Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Prepare to be be-dazzled! MAY 14,16*, 18, 20*, 21,1994 7:30 sharp ♦added performances. Great seats. Hurry! Portland Civic Auditorium Tickets: $20, $25, $31, $37, $47, $52, $85 ©BLESA VISTA PICTURES DISTRIBUTION INC -STARTS FRIDAY, MAY 6TH AT THESE THEATRES 9 60 0 SE S2nd 2 2 5 -5 5 5 5 *4 6 1 6 INSIDE UOVO CENTER 2 25 -5 5 5 5 4-4601 ] HX Tickets also at all TicketMaster Outlets, PCPA on Broadway and Portland Opera, 1516 SW Alder, Portland, OR 97205 Sponsors Mercedes-Benz of North America. Freightliner Corp.. Mercedes-Benz Credit Corp and the Don Rasmussen Co. LU ì 1 626 SW PACIFIC (HWV 99 2 2 5 -5 5 5 5 * 4 6 2 7 CU Sentes Dad’s heating oils Best Cash Prices 104 NE Russell Portland, OR 97212 282-5111 Subject to handling charge CHARGE BY PHONE (503) 241-1802 Weekdays (503) 224-4400 Days, nights, weekends T igard C inemas L loyd M all 82nd A venue Speedy Service Friendly Call for Quctel S pirits in S tone T H E N E W FACE OF A F R IC A N A R T Non-Profit P.O. Box 17431 Portland, Oregon 97217 A d v e r t iz e In t a b e 3L îortlani» ( © b s e r u c r 1 " i ITS TIME AGAIN! Music Millennium 32nd & E. Burnside 231-8926 23rd & NW Johnson 248-0163 Winner Get’s Trip To Washington, D.C, and More A B enefit E xhibition and S ale of ZIMBABWE SHONA SCULPTURE tor C.atcly Child and Adolescent Day Treatment - a Providence mental health program Miss Black Oregon Michelle Soles 1994 Noon to 8 pm May 7 through May 1 5 Cheatham Hall, W orld Forestry C enter The Rose City’s 2nd Annual Miss Black Oregon USA Pageant Presented by The Portland Observer “Site” Portland State University; Smith Center Ballroom; November 19, 1994, 7:30 pm Zoo/Forestry Center Exit off Hwy 26 All Contestants Deadline For Applications June 30,1994 $25.00 Application Fee For Details Call Wanda Washington-Pageant Coordinator 286-7006 - Admission is free - The largest exhibition of Shona sculpture ever in the Pacific Northwest Your purchase w ill directly benefit Gatcly Child and Adolescent Day Treatment I I M » A 6 W 1 SHONA SCULPTURE For more information 5 0 3 -287-2672 '