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4- ■ ■ ■ ' - T L - MM* (Tlje Jîortlanb (ßhsm w EN TERTAI Pi M EN T The Legendary Isleij Brothers Perform Faithful Chazz Palminteri and Cher star in the black comedy Faithful. Cher stars with Chazz Palminteri and Ryan O ’Neal in Faithful, a black-comedy about a wife who dis covers that her husband has hired a hit man to kill heron their twentieth wedding anniversary. Produced by Robert DeN iro and Jane Rosenthal, the film was directed by Paul Mazursky (Enemies, A Love Sto ry)- This sexy, comedic thriller writ ten by actor-writer Chazz Palm interi (A Bronx Tale) takes a satiric look at the institutions of trust, honor and fidelity when matrimony leads to murder. The film opens as depressed housewife Margaret O ’Donnell (Cher) comes home from shopping to find a hit man (Palminteri) wait ing for her. A suspenseful game of seduction ensues as Tony helps Margaret regain her self-respect, and the victim helps the hit man confront his own demons. The plot takes a memorable twist when Margaret’s not-so-innocent husband, Jack (O'Neal), arrives on the scene. No wonder the befuddled assassin periodically telephones his psy ch iatrist (played by Paul Mazursky) for advice on how to handle the increasingly confusing situation. Executive produced by Peter Gatien (A Bronx Tale) and co-pro duced by Geoffrey Taylor, Faithful is presented by New Line Cinema and Savoy Pictures and was re leased nationwide by New Line on April 3, 1996. After 20 years of marriage, Mar garet O ’ Donnel I (Cher) thought she was the target of her husband’s af fection. She was only half right. The Isley Brothers performed at the 10th Annual Soul Train Music Awards After Party at the House of Blues. The event was co-sponsored by Island Records’ Black Music and Don Cornelius Productions. The Isley Brothers performed old songs and new tunes from their up coming album Mission To Please, due in-stores in May 14. Mission to Please is produced by R. Kelly, An gela Winbush and Ronald Isley and features works with Babyface and Keith Sweat. Mission To Please is filled with tunes that provide the perfect back drop for one-on-one, late night love sessions. The title track features Emie Isley’s distinctive guitar playing and Ronald’s vocal magic. “Let’s Lay Together” is the first single from the new album. Ronald also performed on the I Oth Annual Soul Train Music Awards in a tribute to Patti LaBelle. Left to right- Marvin Isley, Ronald Isley, Rachelle Ferrell, Tom Joyner, Ernie Isley Backstage at the Soul Train Music Awards A murder, a rape,.. T he> "lie to » " A DVMfTthQE Jg A uto Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center AUTO BROKER 6 7 17 N E S a n d y B lv d . P o rtla n d , O R 9 7 2 1 3 In business for the past 7 years, The Auto Advantage provides both new and used automobiles of your choice. Cars can be purchased or leased. 5340 N. Interstate Ave. Portland, OR May 9,10,11,12 The “advantage” of our brokerage is a professional service, fairness in pricing and straight-forward dealing in finding the car you want. May 17,18,19 In addition, most sales generated at The Auto Advantage are referrals from satisfied customers. May 24,25,26,1996 Thurs., Fri., Sat. @ 7:00 p.m. We are honest and dependable, and will work to save you money. Art Opportunity The Oregon Arts Com m ission is conducting a ‘Call for A rtists’ to submit proposals for the inclu sion o f public art for the Lottery Building in Salem, OR. Three sites for the inclusion Hours are 8am yo 6pm Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm Sunday. Sundays 2:00 p.m. matinees C all (503) 281-9818 o f public art for the Lottery Build ing have been identified with a total budget o f $63,000 for pub lic art. The deadline for this opportunity is Friday, May 31, 1996. i J. th I ANNUAL Black Women's Qathering Admission: $15 Seniors/Students: $10 New & used hooks on Business, Music, & African-American Studies Special Group Rates! Reservations & Information: 0* a play by Mario DePrit Mt Munir fop pvrrvonr. POWELL'S CITY OF BOOKS Saturday, May 11,1996 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Guest Speaker Mona Lake Jones, Ph.D Seattle’s Poet Laureate and Author o f “The Color o f Culture ” 4219 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Lutheran Inner City Ministries Oregon Alliance Of Black School Educators The Oregon Alliance O f Black School Educators proudly presents the F ifteenth Annual Student Achievement Awards Banquet on Thursday May 2nd, 6:30 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church (1624 N. E. Hancock). This is dll cx icllclil uppoi tuuily to showcase and highlight the achieve ment of African American Students who are productive and contributing citizens in our community. Student selections are made by school administrators, counselors, teachers and staff members. Selec tion criteria is based on academic achievement, school and community involvement. This year’s keynote motivation speaker will be Art Alexander, Assis tant to Commissioner Mike Lindberg For more information, call (280- 5666) or (280-6167). 503/221-2451 Janie» DePreint, Munir D irr rlo r <S Cunilurlor 9 AM - 11 PM Monday through Saturday 9 AM - 9 PM Sundays Used books bought every day till 8:30 PM On the #20 Bus line • One hour free parking 1005 West Burnside Street Thursday, May 9 7:00pm - 10:45pm 228-4651 Toshiko Akiyoshi, conductor James DePreist, conductor First Lady Entertainment Presents Trio of Events This all-jazz marathon concert surely will be THE jazz event of the season! James DePreist has invited some of his favorite artists, including Max Roach and Leroy Vinnegar, to join him in an event not to be missed. Sunday, A p ril 28 ,1 9 9 6 : Jazz Pianist Andrei Kitaev debut Andrei Kitaev his new CD “Vartan Jazz” Jazz with a Latin flavor or romantic classical side Andrei delivers it all, truly a world class artist... Journeys End. $15.00 in advance $ 18.00 day o f the show Two shows 8:00 and 10:00 PM Dennis Springer F rid ay M a y 3rd 8:00 P M : Former member o f the popular group ‘Pleasure’, Dennis Springer is “On The Path" the title of Dennis’s new CD he will be previewing. Dennis has played with musical greats such as Tom Grant. Jeff Lorber and is recognized by greats like Winton Marsalis and Grover Washington Jr. Dennis is Musician ofthe Month through the Oregon Jazz Society and is definitely do, to become one. Don’t miss this great opportunity to be the first to listen to Dennis in full effect on Friday May 3rd. Accompanying Dennis will be local greats Ron Steen and Andre St James. S aturday June 22nd 8:00 P M : Dorothy Moore kicksoff Juneteenth Celebration. $ 15.00 advance $18.00 day of the show. You may remember Dorothy’s great single Misty Blue, With Pen In Hand, Funny How Time Slips Away. The sweetheart of Rhythm and Blues has maintained a consistent and well deserved place on the charts with eleven ( 11) LP releases to her credit that has spun nearly twice that number in hit singles. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of these great events coming soon at Annie Pearl’s Restaurant & Lounge 320 SE 2nd Street Entrance. Max Roach, drums Lew Tabackin, saxophone Leroy Vinnegar, bass Mel Brown, drums Geoff Lee, piano Dan Faehnle, guitar Gary Harris, tenor saxophone TICKETS $10 $35 Medu support by KHHD. The p i t Station, Willamette Week, KOIN Channel t Charge Tickets 2 2 8 -1 3 5 3 or 1-800-228-7343 weekdays 9am - 5pm Ticketmaster: 790-ARTS Mon.-Fri. 9am-9pm; Sat., 9am-8pm; Sun. 10am - 6pm Dorothy Moore Tickets are on sale at G.I. Joes Ticketmaster or charge by phone (503) 224-4400. For more information call (503) 460-9030 Dee Baker ARLENE SW BROADW AY & M A IN S C H N IT Z E R C O N C E R T PORTLANO CENTER H ALL FOB TH E P F R F O R M IN « ARTS