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. »• ' ’**••*.*-•“ t a f ? M T S */# "• • • ' ä ¿wí ®f w P agi B3 Iin P oru ano O bserver • M ay 7, 1997 ¿The |Jnrtlanó (Observer ENTERTAINMENT &>4¿ R O H e's a modern-day journeym an whose approach to making music has remained consistent through the ten albums h e’s released since 1980. As on his previous nine record ings, Robert Cray brings a real love and passion to creating music. The 1997 release o f ‘Sweet Potato Pie’ not only shows that passion but continues the rich tradition o f great Southern soul music. R eco rd ed in its e n tire ty in M em phis, R o b ert’s latest work harkens back to the m id-60s and early '7 0 s when legendary labels like ‘S tax ’ and ‘H i’ dom inated the R&B charts. Utilizing the renowned Mem phis Homs (W ayne Jackson and Andrew Love) and his own road band (Jim Pugh on keyboards, Karl Sevareid on bass and Kevin Hayes on drums), the Gram m y-w inning singer, guitarist, songw riter and producer has crafted an album that faithfully recreates the “ feel” of Southern-style R&B, at the same time ensuring that the music bears his own personal stamp and dis tinctly contem porary feel. “ Most o f our records have been recorded in the Bay area, which is where I’m based,” notes Cray. “This time, we wanted to go somewhere heroes like Otis Redding and O.V. Wright were recording. I must say the spirit of that time is still there somewhat and making this album in the city was a great experience for all o f us.” who were on so many o f the great records that were made in Memphis in the late ’60s and the ’70s. I’ve often dreamt about what it must have been like to be in the studios in Memphis when many of my musical else and Memphis felt like the right place. John Hampton - who had worked as'an engineer on some of my previous albums - was there and o f course if you 're going to use horns, who better than Andrew and Wayne Rexall Rose has held over 300 events which have included lull length plays, a circus, trapeze artists, all types o f live music (funk, techno, acoustic, jazz, bluegrass, reggae, soul), independent film screening, bellydancing, break-dance, radio plays, and cabarets o f many themes. The space is also used for bicycle workshops, group and business meet ings, and rehearsals. Every event or performance is charged on a sliding scale, allowing each person to choose within that scale what they will/can pay for the art i st/performers work. New ow nership took over in May 1996 and renovated in the w inter o f 1996. It has becom e neighborhood place to share sto ries, experiences, art. projects and a good cup o f coffee. Many come to enjoy the m onthly art show s, w rite a letter or journal entry, en gage in a conversation across the antique red floral couches, to check the housing notebook for rental listings and room m ate requests, and to pick up their favorite local new spaper. Rexall Rose Cate & Theater is unique to Portland As you pass through the yellow door on Alberta & 24th you can escape the world Tor a moment by try ing an organic Cafe Mam espresso mocha or an Oregon Chai or having one o f the many creative vegetarian dishes. During the early morning this a coffeeshop that you can start the day with fresh p a strie s, b a g e ls, hot o a tm e a l, Odwalla Juice and much more. The affordable menu is available morning, noon and night, seven days a week. It includes homemade daily soup and salad specials, cheese and bread plates, homemade humus and pita, bagels desserts and more. The famous 'Rexall W rap’ is a “create your own tortilla wrap" with many tasty choices to fill it. Rexall Rose Cale & I heater is carrying on the tradition ot the local corner coffeeshop as a gathering place for our diverse Northeast Port land community and takes it a step further by exploring our uniqueness through a wide range ol art, perfor mance, film, and music for all ages. Since it opened in May 1995, TH E COMPANY j X f ■ _ $B T THAT ROCK BRO UG HT YOU O regon Society o f Artists arts com petition An officially endorsed arts com petition during Portland’s Rose Fes tival. This event is sponsored by the Oregon Society o f Artists (OSA) and will be hung in the OSA Gallery during the Rose Festival. It will also be listed in the calen dar o f events which are part o f the Rose Festival. Matrons of Motivation' Dinner Matrons o f M otivation’ Dinner Honoring Mrs. Fannie Mae Smith Sunday. May 18, 1997 - 4:00 - 6:00 J J. North’s Grand Buffet, 10520 N.E. Halsey $8.50 per person (D in ner only) "Faith o f Our M other’s...” is the theme for the 1st Annual Celebra tion honoring Matrons o f M otiva tion’ - women from the Portland area who have provided inspiration to their family, friends and com m u nity. A special honorarium will focus on Mrs. Fannie Mae Smith, a long time residence & business woman, w ho has been a g ra n d m o th e r, mother, teacher, counselor, discipli narian & hair stylist to many. Mrs. Smith will be honored along with other African-American women who have made a difference in the livesofm any. Ify o u ’re looking fora strong role model, this is the place to be. For more inform ation contact Renee Ward @ 240-6444. Come on down T he C h ild r e n 's C h o irs o f Emmanuel Presbyterian C hurch, West Linn and St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church, Portland, are jo in ing together for a Spring Musical. “Hurry on Down" by Donald Marsh tells the story o f Zacchaeus, a de spised tax collector. The Musical will be presented at St. Philip’s Church, 120 NE Knoll, Saturday, May IOth at 7:00 p.m. and at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Drive (Highway 43), Saturday, May 17th, 7:00 p.m. If you have a child who is inter ested in joining the choirs, call Anne Clark at 282-1839. Entry is open to artists living in O regon, W ashington, California, Id ah o and B ritish C o lu m b ia , Canada. Any medium may be used but must be in two dimensional repre sentational style. No photography. Subject matter must relate to the Rose Festival’or th e ‘festival them e’ which this year is “Just for Fun." Three active members o f OSA will act as jurors o f selection. Award winners will be chosen by a juror yet to be named. Awards of cash and m erch an d ise to ta lin g $2,000 will be given. Sweepstakes award to be $500 in cash and mer chandise. Gallery releases will be available for signing at the time the art work is delivered. Shipped delivery is due between May 15 and 2 1 ,1 9 9 7 .1 land delivery at OSA on May 21 and 22, 1997. Work accepted for the show must remain in the gallery until the show closes. Pickupofhand delivered work will be June 28, 1997. For a prespectus send a # 10 enve lope SASE to: Lois Larson, 5537 North Burrage Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97217. Lazarus Art Society, Inc. Fund Raising Garage Sale, Saturday & Sunday, May 10 & II, 1997: sponsored by Lazarus Art Society, Inc., 8112 N. Denver Ave., Portland, Oregon. Brand new clothes, T-shirts, office furniture & chairs, computers and computer parts, typewriter & Savin Copier, answering machines, ceramic tiles, art items and more. Ribs & Hot Dogs for sale! Call 285-0995 for more info. L azaru s S um m er A rt C am p, Ju n e 30-A ugust 22, 1997, Ages 4-19 years: Our highly creative staff o f professional artists offer your child experiences including painting, life drawing, sculpting, pottery, mural and print making, silk screening, theater, dance, and photography. Lazarus Art Camp provides the opportunity to explore the world o f art in a fun learning environment. Allow us to expand your child’s creative abilities while giving them skills which they will carry with them into all aspects o f their life. Art Camp is held Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Cost is $35.00 per week. Extended care available Monday-Friday as follows: 6 - 10AM - $7.00 per day; and 3-6 PM - $5.00 per day. We serve two convenient locations: Matt Dishman Recreation Center, 77 NE Knott, 823-3165; and Lazarus Art Center 8112 N. Denver, 285-0995. Spaces are limited. Call today to reserve your child’s space. Join us for an open house at our Denver Ave. location Saturday, May 3 1 ST 10AM - 3PM. 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