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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,
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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. Drop by and see our newly remodeled facility and
register for Summer Camp at the same time. A raffle will be held for two
free summer camps. Must be present to win.
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