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s you start the new year with new paths of hope. ROUTES Magazine at your As the Publisher of ROUTES A fingertip , think not of starting Magazine, I promise that the entire a new year per se, but think of begin­ ROUTES family will work hard to ning a new way of living. At this period make 1978 a year in which your leisure of time, most of us reflect on what has time can be used to the fullest and a occurred in the past year. It is a time to year that will be as entertaining for you calculate and assess your gains and it is as it will be for us . a time to realize that perhaps there were Our wish is that as you turn the pages of no losses after all. It is a time to place ROUTES, you will find just the right the events of the past year in their activity, product or message. proper perspectives. Realizing that no We warmly welcome our new subscrib­ matter how fruitless or no matter how ers and advertisers. We wish each of vain, you have gained some ground by you a HAPPY NEW YEAR. traveling new routes of new values and

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4 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 ROUTES MAGAZINE, A Guide to Black Entertainment. Our cover was photographed by Anthony Barboza. Furs provided by Alvin Campbell, 352 Seventh Avenue. Dress provided by D. Willis of F.I.D.C., 253 West 26th Street. Male attire provided by Van Gils, Inc., 40 West 55th Street. Styling and make-up by David Carrington.

Ronald Bunn FEATURES Publisher David L. Vaughn 10 Which Way Is Up Howard Brook Garland Editor 12 The Descendants of Mike Agnes 0. Bunn and Phoebe Ava R. Fuller Managing Editor 13 Are The Blues All Washed Up? Wayne Edwards David Carrington Art D1rector 17 Discovering Art From Ethiopia to Harlem Donald F. Driver Earl Augustus Circulation Director 20 Dyann & Gregg: Moving Ahead Peter Bailey page JO Ad vertising Director 27 The Natural Wonders Leona Hipp Robert Toomer, Jr. 30 The New York Knicks: Young Marcia Kilpatrick Subscription Sales and Running Marlene Chavis 36 Disco Scene Wayne Edwards Editorial Staff 38 Atlanta Georgia Kathleen A. Jackson Peter Bailey Marlene Chavis Theatre 43 The Designers' Touch Marlene Chavis Sports/Fashion Donald F. Driver DEPARTMENTS Arts page 13 3 Publisher's Page Wayne Edwards Music 4 Between Our Covers f Routes Response AvaR. Fuller Travel 7 Highlights Howard Brock Garland 8 Free For All Med1a 16 Apple Routes Theda Palmer-Head Routes' Roots Routes' Roots 46 Leona Hipp Kids Kenneth S. Sweeney LISTINGS page 27 Free For All 11 Media Willie Walton Dimng 15 Music Gwendolyn Wamer 19 Art/Museums Books 23 Theatre Terri Washington Apple Roots 29 Kids 35 Sports Wnters/Researchers 37 Dining/Disco Hilda Clarke Beverly Lindsay Morris S. Perry, Jr. Robert Toomer, Jr. Wayne Williams RAD PUBUSHING, INC. - Ronald Bunn President and CEO Dav1d L Vaughn Vice Pres1d ent Agnes 0 . Bunn Secretary Robert Toomer, Jr. Volume 1, Number 4, RAD Publishing, Inc. 1978. ROUTES is published monthly at 4310 Kissena Blvd., Flush· Treasurer ing, N.Y. 11355. Subscription Office-Box 767, Flushing, N.Y. 11352. Editorial and Circulation Headquarters- 230 West 41st St., N.Y., N.Y. 10036, Telephone (212) 840·7290. Subscription Rates: In the United States and Henry 0. Coston Possessions $12 per year, Elsewhere $15. Printed in U.S.A. Foreign Subscription payable in advance. All Rights D1rector Reserved. Cover and contents may not be reproduced in whole o r part without prior written permissio~ . Controlled circulation paid at New York, N.Y. Between Our Covers r-~~~------·-- ow that the party is over nity through apathy. Attitudes that round us. Let us resolve to know and and we've tried to ring out entertain thoughts of " Let someone care about our rights and to make the old year and bring in else do it" spreads apathy like a those choices that will serve us best. 1the new in high style. and now that cancer. Even if we could indulge in a ROUTES is the medium for the smoke has cleared the air, before bit of revisionist history, we cannot reenacting the hope that has suc­ we completely turn our thoughts forestall the results of this neglect cumbed to apathy, injustice and dis­ toward the New Year we must pause that is sure to follow. trust. And in doing so, we want to and reflect on the past. In the fleeting January is a time for making res­ spare you false hope and care to moments of 1977, were things as we olutions and for making plans that show you reality as we see it-are­ would have wanted them to be? Did govern our positive behavior during ality that is not cluttered with degra­ we do anything different? Did we the year ahead. Though we cannot dation, lust or disillusionment. make efforts to change things or change what has already happened, Reading is a way of knowledge, were we complacent and apathetic we can be determined that they will experiencing vicarious propositions toward environmental elements? not occur again. Since we are the and broadening the scope of life With the election of a new presi­ medium in the arena of entertain­ styles. It is hoped that in 1978 you dent, did he bring hope? Have we ment and leisure rather than politics, will a vail yourself of the readings we seen pledges fulfilled or the promise we offer a chance for resolution in present and that in doing so, you will of things to come? Right here in this field. Will we continue to watch be pleased to the utmost. Between New York City, with the ctisappear­ businesses that relate to our needs, our covers you will find a fresh ance of Blacks from New York City leisure or otherwise, close before viewpoint, a fresh diary of activities politics, did we do our part to influ­ they have hardly opened their doors? and a fresh look at quality. And, we ence our Black representation? And, Will we stand by and watch our es­ promise in the New Year to keep that in the aftermath of New York City's tablished institutions such as the quality alive and qualitatively ap­ blackout did we share in the drama Schomburg or Dance Theatre of Har­ pealing. of looting and stealing or did we de­ lem expire because of lack of sup­ Enjoy life and its offerings; and lete the occasion from our tp.inds? port? Do we say again, "Let some­ while doing so, keep ROUTES high These things are now an unfortunate one else do it?'' Or do we say, "I am on your list of things to experience in part of history that cannot be rewrit­ that someone else!" Let us resolve to 1978. David L. Vaughn ten. Such events find their opportu- get involved in the activities that sur- Editor

ROUTES RESPONSES such a grace and deliciousness. thoughts and goodies galore. I beg to Things remained under control remain the wife of a satisfied sub­ until I got to the second column with scriber to your new ROUTES My husband brought home from "macaroni baked with bubbly Magazine. the office, a copy of ROUTES toasted cheese, or yams candied on Sunny Hye Rapp Magazine. I began reading it from the outside and moist and tender on (Mrs. Newton Rapp) cover to cover, picture to picture. the inside." Well , that just about did Elizabeth, N.J. And wait 'til l tell you what hap­ it! To the freezer this gal went. Put pened when I began to read "Thank her hands on a container of honey You, Sister Jones!" flavored Haagen Dazs ice cream and It happened that this reading took blew that day's diet. I am not say­ Hallelujah! My copies finally ar­ place on a twenty-four hour orange ing that 1 am sorry about it-but rived. They' re beautiful and stella. juice and honey fast, along with rather 1 am confessing that I shall May "the Force" continue with you some bullion soup. And, that's just await my husband bringing home through a long and success filled fu­ fine, but I had no idea what my mind ROUTES' next edition. And, if once ture. was getting into. And as I began again I am invited into Sister Jones' Thanks. Keep up the excellent reading about having dinner after home for dinner or perhaps a friend work. church with Sister Jones .. . I of hers, I plan on being prepared. I Clyde E. Munn began to smell the wonderful cook­ aim to put two containers of ice St. Croix, V.I. ing aromas. Why it put me right cream under "hold" because just be­ back into my dearest Mother's tween you and me, I found that one kitchen , watching Mom and wonder­ was not enough. ing if I would ever learn to cook with So, thanks a lot. Love and

6 ROUTES, A Guide 10 Black Emerwinment, January 1978 JANUARY Cissy Houston will not only Stanley Turrentine will pack ROUTES has discovered just who appear New Years Eve Night, them in at the Village Gate. will be appearing in the "Big Ap­ 1 but she will be at the Bottom 1 ple" during this month. H!Gf!­ Normal admission is $5.50 cover. Line New Years Day, too. However, for New Year's Eve, L/GHTS are presented as specwl 111- better check ahead by calling terests for special people. Chec~ this page for details ofspecial occaswns. GRS-5120 or 473-7270. The Village Gate is located at Bleeker and Thompson Streets. NEW YEARS EVE SPE­ CIAL-The Cookery is pre­ 1 senting the three great ladies who packed them in during 1977. Alberta Hunter, Helen Humes and Millie Jackson is at the Town Rose Murphy. They will be appear­ 1 Hill II in Brooklyn. Shows are ing from lOp.m. 'til3a.m. By reser­ llp.m. and 2a.m. Special New vation only. $15 cover and $10 per Years Eve price and show. person minimum. OR4-4450

Sonny Rollins will ap­ 13 pear in concert at Car­ negie Hall, 7th Ave and 57th St. at 8p.m. Guest artist appearing wit~ him include Donald Byrd and Tom Williams. Prices are $6.50, 7.50 & 8.50.

Roberta Flack-Avery 21 Fisher Hall. Check thea­ tre for time and ticket prices. 874- 2424

Soprano, Grace Bumbry 2 & will appear in con­ cert at Carnegie Hall, 7th Ave and 57th St. 8p.m. Miss Bumbry is acclaimed all over the world for her brilliant performances in Aida, Car­ men, Salome, Norma and L' Af­ ricaine. She has sung at the Met­ ropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, Hamburg, La Scala and the Royal Opera House. Tickets for the concert are $10,9,8,7, & 6.

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Emertainment, January 1978 ' Why stay at home when money is a prob­ lem! There are things designed especially FESTIVAL OF for you ,for free. ROUTES finds interesting LIGHTS and exciting activities for everyone-young people, adults, handicapped and senior Service of Epithany that citizens. Keep your eyes on this column, was televised and co­ select a category, then launch into an activ­ ity. (Included also are activities costing less vered by Carl Stokes last year, will again be than 99 cents). FREE TOUR held at St. Phillips Church, 208 West I 34th JC Penny Company na­ KODAK PHOTO GALLERY Street on Sunday, Jan. tional headquarters. See 8, 8 p .m . Admission Holdiay Treat on Trains-An exhibit in­ free, all are welcomed. how this major retail cluding free movies, model trains, slides, corporation functions: 100 photographs. An extensive library on merchandise testing cen­ trains. Now thorugh Jan . 7, Noon through 5 ter, buying offices photo p.m. Avenue of the Americas and 43rd St. display studios, much more. Weekdays 9:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. 1301 A venue of the Amer­ icas. Groups welcomed, call 957-4840.

LITTLE OLD NEW YORK PHOTOGRAPHS BY Adjacent to The New LLOYD York Experience Thea­ tre in the McGraw-Hill YEARWOOD Bldg., 6th Ave. bet 48-49th Sts. A stage set Free lance photographer of New York City at the will be exhibited at the tum of the century. Full New York Public Lib­ of charm and free. Also NOON HOUR FILMS rary' s Countee Cullen antique amusement ar­ Regional Branch- ! 04 cade. Thursdays at noon until January 26, 1978 , West !36th Street until Free Movies at the Donnell Library, 20 the middle of Jan . The West 53rd St. , In the Auditorium. Jan. exhibit will consist of 12-"Foreign Correspondent," Jan. 19 - photographs entitled: GENERAL MOTORS "Hunchback of Notre Dame," Jan . 26- "Basketball: A Harlem "Room at the Top." Avocation" and " Por­ EXHIBIT traits on Interest ing male faces. Exhibit is GM Building, 5th Ave. HERBERT SMITH IN CONCERT free and will be opened at 59th St. ( 486-4518) Sunday, Jan. 22 , 3 p.m., at St. Phillips Mon. & Thurs. , 1- 6 Research, auto and ap­ p .m ., Tues. & Sats. pliance exhibits, engin­ Church, 209 West 134th Street. Mr . Smith is director of music at the Dance Theatre of ll-5 p.m. Wed s. 1-8 eering, future develop­ p.m. and Fri. l-5 p.m. ments. Mon.-Fri . , 9-6 Harlem and director of choral music at Tur­ tle Bay School of Music in Manhattan. For further information p.m.; Sat. , 10 a.m.-6 call 281-0700. p.m. Admission is free, contributions welcomed.

8 ROUTES, A G11ide 10 Black Emerwi11mem, }(1/lllary 1978 Photo hy Willie Chu

And no wonder. To their amaze­ scope to please everybody. Even a form in this issue and ROUTES ment, it does tell you what to do section to help you decide just will be on its way sooner than you and where to go. It is an easy where to take your kids. So don't think. Also, ROUTES will make an reference and it's good reading too. tarry! Find out what's going on by excellent Christmas gift. It's a con­ Sports, music, dining, theatre, and subscribing to ROUTES today. venient and easy way to shop. museums of special interests are And you '11 have something to talk Routes listings that provide insight and about too. Fill out the subscription Box 767 Flushing,New York,l1352 MEDIA Focus Your Attention Which Way is Up? Michael Schultz's Which Way Is Up? substantiates the youthful direc­ tor's earlier promise as one of Hol­ lywood's brightest talents. The for­ mer Negro Ensemble Company's stage director already had to his credit, Cooley High (a paean to the sixties) and Car Wash (a working man's fantasy). Together the three films have earned him the film indus­ try's supreme accolade-box office lines around the block. People are laughing hysterically at Richard Pryor's misadventures as Leroy, a ftuit picker turned company Richard Pryor and Family. man, who is threatened by all that much fun . foibles would be the same whether surrounds him, including his polyg­ The film makes one forget Lina they were white, black or green. amous family. The plot involves Wertmueller's The Seduction of How funny is the film? If you Pryor, labor unrest, religion, conspi­ Mimi, from which it was adapted, have a heart condition, stay home. racy theories, women's love rights because the Black actors no more try Which Way is Up? might kill you. and all of the wonderful elements to imitate Wertmueller's Sicilians that have made the seventies so than honestly portray people whose Howard Brock Garland

Miscellaneous Update lieve Blacks, if they existed in films the same subject, they are intrinsi­ at all, were all lazy, dim-witted, cally different in layout and execu­ Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies natural dancers and extremely fond tion. Bogle's Toms, Coons, etc. is and Bucks by Donald Bogle, Bantam of chicken. the more anecdotal of the three while Books-Publishers, 346 pages. These three books give one an his­ Leah's From Sambo to Superspade $2.25 torical insight as to why the Black looks at the sociological side of Hol­ filmgoer had to put up with the lywood's fantasy machine in terms From Sambo to Super spade, by stereotypical nonsense of such films Daniel J. Le.ab, Houghton Mifflin of how the film industry always re­ as: Coon Town Suffragettes (1914), Co.-Publishers. 264 pages. $6.95. flects the society it capitalizes on; Darktown Revue (1931), Gone With hence, since the United States was Black Hollywood by Gary Null, Cit­ the Wind ( 1939) and Show Boat racist then so were the films . adel Press-Publishers. 250 pages. (1936 and 1951). Null's Black Hollywood, the $12.00. How the stars involved felt is only hardcover, is lavishly illus­ These three books on the Black also well documented in all three trated with more than 400 photos. It experience in Hollywood begin with books, but Bogle's quoting of Hattie is a book that should be slowly the first Black character in a film, the McDaniels at the height of the De­ perused and digested as the text al­ lead part in Uncle Tom's Cabin in pression sums it up when she said, most becomes secondary to the 1903. The fact that the part was "I rather play a maid for seven visual joy of seeing how Black ac­ played by a white man in blackface thousand a week. If I didn't, I'd be tors contributed more than just a lit­ forebode the industry's decades long making seven dollars a week being tle bit to the make-believe world of treatment of Black actors and roles. one!" film. Hollywood would have everyone be- Although the three books cover Howard Brock Garland

10 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 Amin's takeover In 1971 . This " inside sion." The program. martdng the an­ story" is aconvincing chronicle of what niversary of the broadcast will include Books life is for the people of Uganda under Haley's triumphant return to the village Amin's tyrannical rule. Kyemba be­ of Juffure, a look at the still·standing lieves that the only way for Amin to ~ cookhouse where Kunia Kinta's wife stopped is to focus worldwide attention prepared meals, and a pilgrimage by Josephine, Josephine Baker and Jo on his corrupt government. Gossett and LeVar Burton to the un­ Bouillon-$12.95, Harper & Row Kyemba, now living in exile, was a marked graves where both Kunta and Flddler are believed to be buried. The story of this self-made woman who minister In Amin's government from rose from poverty in St.Louis to be­ 1972-1977. In these four years heal­ WNBC-TV Channel 4 oome the toast of Europe. A must for leges that Amin has destroyed those who knew of her. Includes 16 Uganda's economy and has ordered Jan. 2 (11:30-2:00p.m. EST) Tour­ pages of photographs. hundreds of thousands to be murdered. nament of Roses (4:30-4:45p.m . The book is dedicated to 100 of EST) Rose Bowl Pre-game show The Black Family In Slavery and Kyemba's friends (Including his brother) (4:45-conclusion) Rose Bowl Game that Kyemba says have been murdered Freedom, 1750-1925, Albert G . (7: 45-conclusion) Orange Bowl on Amin's instructions. It was not until Gutman-$15.95, Pantheon Books, Game New Yorl<-Publisher Kyemba overheard that he was also to be murdered, because he knew too Jan. 4 (8:00-Midnight) NBC News This major research project is instru· much, that he prepared for escape. Report: Medicine In Amerlca-Ufe, mental in counteracting Daniel Moyni­ Kyemba's story reminded me of thai Death and Dollars with Tom Snyder. han's famous study of the Blad< family of Jewish refugees who escaped which statad that the Black family was Hitler's Germany. Most interesting are WCBS..TV Channel 2 unstable and that this was directly re­ the details of Amin's personal life, the Jan. 7 (3:Q0-4:30p.m . EST) Colgate latad to their being enslaved years ago. rescue at Entebbe and what Kyemba Masters (Tennis Tournament) Gutman' s study demonstrates that claims to be the true facts of what hap­ slavery had just the opposite effect and pened to Dora Bloch. We are also in· Jan. 8 (1 :00-1:45p.m. EST) Chal­ that it succeeded in bringing the Blad< formed that Amin used Black American lenge of the Sexes (4:00-6:00p.m. family closer together. visitors and journalists to help promote EST) Colgata Masters his regime. These people would be Jan. 15 (5-6p.m. EST) Super Bowl LIHie Man, Little Man (A Story of given the best hospitality and steered Pre-game Show (6- 10p.m. EST) Childhood), James Baldwin­ away from the poverty and injustice that Super Bowl game Illustrated by Yoran Cozac-$6.95, plagues Uganda. They in turn would come back to the United States and tell The Dial Press-Publisher PUBLIC TELEVISION how the white press was distorting the A story about T J, a four year old Black Channel13 facts. boy living in Hartem. The focus is on What I got most from reading A State Jan. 1 (10p.m. EST) VIsions the various people in the neighborhood of Blood was information-information Series-Pennsylvania lynch drama of and what TJ observes while playing that the press and television media did a small boy's recollection of a lynching. ball in front of his house. Has been de­ not relay. The controversy over whether scribed as a child's story for adults. the western press has exaggerated Jan. 9-14 "Scenea from a Marrlege" Amin's actions and Uganda's political starring Liv Ullman. Jan. 9,10 & 11 at The World of Earl Hines, Stanley situation is erased. Kyemba is making a 10:00p.m. Jan 12,13 & 14 at 9:00p.m. Dance-$15.95 Hard, $7.95 Paper· case against ldi Amin and is leaving it Jan. 10 8p.m. EST) The Ascent of Mt. back, Charles Scribner's Sons­ up to the reader to decide whether this Fuji (Drama about human rights) Publisher man should stand trial for crimes Jan. 31 (8p.m . EST) "Coppella" Uve With over 150 photographs, this biog· against humanity. ballet from Lincoln Center's New Vorl< raphy tells the history of jazz through Gwendolyn Goodwin Warner City Ballet. the eyes of this master jazz pianist. For those who have even the slightest in­ terest in jazz. Television

My Soul Is Rested, (Movement Days Radio in the Deep South Remembered), Howell Raines-$12.95, G. P. Put· WABC.TV Channel7 WBLS man' s Sons-Publisher 107.5 FM, 24 hours, Black music, Jan. 16 (8:00-10:00p.m . EST) The heavy on disco sound. The civil rights movement is relived American Music A-ret•-The pub· through interviews of people who were lie's choices of the best contemporary WRVR there. This is a moving story of Blad

ROUTES, A Guide ro Black Entertainment, January 1978 I 1 MUSIC

The Beat Goes On Are the Blues All Washed Up? n insanely optimistic man of the B I ues "-made her first re­ In 1963 the emergence of Eng­ once said that slavery in cording. That record (entitled land's Rolling Stones, a forceful AAmerica was not all bad. " Down Hearted Blues") helped blues-rock group, hurt the blues as After all, he declared, "out of slav- change the thrust of American well. Although their intentions were ery came jazz and out of jazz came music. The blues had suddenly be­ good (they claimed that their playing the blues." In a very real sense the come marketable. By the time the the blues was a tribute to Albert man was not wrong because even famous Billie Holiday came along in King, B. B. King and other Black today jazz and its blues extension the forties the blues had become so blues greats who never received the remain America's only contribution popular among Black Americans proper exposure, fame or money) the to the music world. that it was often referred to as enormous wave of white blues-rock Jazz developed as the slaves " Black American folk music." groups that followed them bastar­ began to combine their highly com­ And so it has been until recent dized the music form by demoting it plex African rhythms with the years. Suddenly, after a century of to a lower leve l. melodic instrumentation of their being the backbone of Black Ameri­ The classic blues sty le (a white European "masters." The in­ ca's vocal music , the blues form is twelve-bar chorus in three four-bar tricate music that grew out of this facing the very real possibility of be­ sections) was being bent out of shape combination confused Europeans coming extinct. Like the alligator by these well meaning artists. The and thereby earned its status as the and the bald eagle, blues in America classic vocal strains were often re­ " Black music " of the United States. has become scarce. Why are Blacks placed by rambling, biting guitar Similarly, the blues were pro­ no longer singing the blues? solos. The lyrics of depression duced by a combination of jazz, One obvious part of the answer is which were so effectively sung by work songs, spirituals and European the changing status of Blacks in poor Black delta blues men were melodic intonations. It is difficult to American society. As education and now being sung by young and often pinpoint exactly where, when and employment opportunities in­ wealthy whites who never lived the how the blues took on its definitive creased, the desire to sing about the experiences they sang about. This, style. One thing, however, is cer­ blues decreased. Black vocal groups quite naturally, made the validity of tain, the lyrical content and primary began to abandon the depressing the music suspect. function of the blues was different blues lyrics in favor of love songs in Generally speaking, conditions from anything that preceeded it. the rhythm and blues mode. for Blacks in America continued to Work songs were sung primarily to give the workers the strength and courage to carry out their appointed chores. Spirituals were sung to ask God for additional strength. The blues, however, were sung with an air of defiance. Blues songs were written to tell tales of poverty, hunger, oppression and other unfor­ givable atrocities. The blues became America's most talked about music after the in- ~"" vention of the phonograph. In 1923 c:i Miss Bessie Smith- "The Empress tl:i

12 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment. January 1978 improve. But conditions for the prevailing party atmosphere that blues got worse. In 1967 J imi Hen­ swept the nation. The blues , in ef­ drix's debut album, '"Are You Ex­ fect, had travelled the route of the perienced?' . was released. Only time proverbial " full circle. " The only ar­ will tell what effects this album (and tists who are successfully playing au--g subsequent Hendrix releases) has thentic blues today are the same ar- ~ had on the blues. It is already obvi­ tists who made it fashio nable de- ~" ous that Hendrix had an undeniable cadesago. ~ influence on the musical direction of B. B. King. Bobby "Blue' ' k both whites and Blacks. Bland, Muddy " Mississ ippi " Waters .g and a few others may well be the last co vestiges of this once great American Unfortunately, like the work tradition. As dismal as it may sound, songs and spirituals from which it the question still must be asked: was born, the blues may well end up What will happen to the blues when in the record archives for our chil­ these artists are gone? ln a recent re­ dren to study as a form of ancient vival of blues, sung by Alberta American music. A decade ago the Hunter, they are relived and told in blues form was the folk music of its original form and style. But, Al­ Black America. A decade from now the blues may be historv. OO. berta Hunter is 82. Wayne Edwards

Hendrix was the first real The Descendants of Black-white-rock superstar. White audiences were suddenly interested in Blacks playing their music. After Mike & Phoebe Hendrix's untimely death the Isley Brothers proved, with a string of gold records, that this interest could be sustained and profitable. Hendrix usic has been called ''the She is versatile and leads the group had revealed a world of unexplored brandy of the damned" and through scene and mood changes territory to Black musicians. Young M"the universal language of with great skill. The ftugel horn and upcoming groups like Earth, Wind mankind." It has different effects on trumpet played by Cliff Lee add the & Fire, the Commodores and the different people and is truly a medi­ touch of spiritual waiHng or jubila­ Ohio Players were adding these um that allows listeners and per­ tion in their musical selections. His soul-rock influences to their music. formers alike to experience feelings horn speaks and interprets and com­ Intricate chordal arrangements and that are unreachable through any plements the deftly played bass of flashy rhythm sections became the other source. his brother Bill. They blend har­ standards by which groups were ''The Descendants of Mike and moniously through song and in­ judged and the blues suffered im­ Phoebe, "a talented jazz-folk music strumentation to create a musical mensely. ensemble, uses music also as their mosaic. Perhaps the most damaging blow medium for communication. The Albums are important for post­ came about with the sudden boom of message "The Descendants" convey erity, but "The Descendants" are at the disco craze. The pulsating beat is one of strong cultural heritage. their best in live concert. Some of disco music captivated the heart Their first album release, "The months ago at New York's Cami of America. Following the riotous Descendants of Mike and Phoebe: A Hall they performed a folk-opera, sixties, Americans-Black and Spirit Speaks" was well received " The Quarters" written by Bill Lee. white-were ready to relax and be and plauded by critics. Musically it " The Quarters" takes its name from joyous, again. Blacks and whites is held together by the writings of the former slave dwellings in Snow alike wanted to party and the blues Bill Lee. Vocally, Grace Lee Mims' Hill , Alabama. The opera was fresh didn't fit into the pattern. purity and clarity gives depth and and exhilarating. The mutual love In short, the sad and melancholy fire to the material. Her voice is and respect for the material coupled lyrics of the blues became, to a de­ strong but sensuously sweet. Con­ with their loyalty and devotion to gree, anti-social. What was once a suela Lee Moorehead commands the each other propels their music into Black American folk tradition was keyboard with c lassical style in­ an arena that cannot be understood now a granting contrast against the spired by a jazz/gospel background. vicariously. They must be seen as

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 13 well as heard to be completely felt. published his autobiography, Twenty While talking with Cliff Lee, the Five Years in the Black Belt and se­ youngest member of the ensemble, I cured a place in history for the touch­ was guided through the reconstruc­ ing "piece of drama" about his great tion of events of the past that did and grand parents Mike and Phoebe. still are dictating the present course The town of Snow Hill, like of the group. The traceable begin­ most small southern towns, lost ning of these events was the tremen­ many offsprings to the glitter and dous migration of slaves from the glamour of the cities, colleges and southern seaboard states to the newly careers. The branches of William's admitted state of Alabama in 1819. family tree grew many illustrious Descendants of Phoebe. Mike and Phoebe were slaves and leaves with diversified life styles. never the same. lived together with their children in William's daughter Alberta, a gifted Bill Lee delved into the material South Carolina when a man named pianist, married Arnold W. Lee a and spent many hours with his David Wrumph bought Phoebe and skilled musician and they had seven grandmother searching and piecing their children and moved them to children. All of the seven children together his heritage. His excitement Alabama. Mike was left in South were taught an instrument, were was infectious and soon the renewed Carolina but vowed to Phoebe that graduated from college and in so do­ knowledge and pride of their past he'd join her and the children in ing, many strayed from Snow Hill. became the unifying force for the al­ Alabama. Generally the trend of Black ready close-knit family. Mike, now alone, labored long youngsters leaving the south for op­ Three years later the wheels of a hours daily for his master and portunities elsewhere could have professional musical group started to worked nights for himself hoping to been disastrous for the family struc­ turn. Six of the seven Lee children make extra money to buy his free­ ture if it were not offset by some performed at Hampton Institute. dom. He worked this arduous other positive trend or tradition. The Slowly the group began to evolve schedule for four years before he family reunion offers reciprocity and under the prodding and guidance of was able to buy his freedom. Once thousands of Blacks return "down Bill Lee, who by this time was an es­ free, he started his trek, mostly by south" for picnics, weddings, fu­ tablished composer-arranger-bassist. foot, to Alabama. After what must nerals and holidays yearly. These Four members of the family eventu­ have seemed like forever, he found occasions usually are presided over ally commited themselves to be the Phoebe and his children and rejoined by the senior family member. The medium for their message by of­ them in slavery in the service of reunion serves to recharge spiritual ficially formulating "The Descen­ David Wrumph. They lived together fires and rejuvenates important fam­ dants of Mike and Phoebe. " in Alabama until they died during ily ties. It reaffirms your values; The story of their formation is as the Civil War but were survived by keeps your head level and feet on the heart warming as their music. Audi­ many children. ground. Such a gathering is often a ences have been thrilled across the One of Mike and Phoebe's pro­ personal catharsis. country just as I was and hopefully digious heirs was William J. Ed­ A serious illness in the family this is just the beginning. They are wards who was part of the first prompted the Lee family back to the vital performers. "The Descendants graduating class of Tuskegee Insti­ fold of Snow Hill in the summer of of Mike and Phoebe" not only bring tute. He and the founder, Booker T. 1965. Susie Edwards, widow of us pleasure but enlightenment. They Washington were comrades and both William Edwards and grandmother are proving what we already know men were concerned about the edu­ of the Lee children,was the focal but sometimes forget- that the cation and welfare of Blacks during point and served as a common de­ Black family is strong and has sur­ the post slavery period. After nominator for all the family. Being vived and if kept intact can be the graduating, William set up his own musically trained and oriented the spring-board to thrust its young for­ school in 1893, Snow Hill Normal children often sang and played to­ ward. Institute in Alabama. It flourished as gether with their parents. Susie Ed­ The seeds of courage and family a boarding school for Blacks and wards took one of these occasions loyalty planted by Mike and Phoebe was responsible for training many and told stories. Even though the over a hundred years ago has pro­ former slaves. The great Black sci­ story of her great, great grandparents duced a strong tree bearing sweet life entist and inventor Dr. George Mike and Phoebe had already been giving fruit for the world to harvest Washington Carver conducted con­ published it had not caused any great musically. ferences and held lectures at Snow concern in her grandchildren. But Mike and Phoebe's Descendants: Hill. once she started telling the story at Sow and Grow! In 1918, William J . Edwards the reunion, the Lee children were Theda Palmer-Head

14 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 Jazz Alberta Hunter George Shearing Hotel Carlyle MANHATTAN The Cookery 21 University Pl. Madison Ave. at 76th St. Gene Bertononl All thru Jan. & Michael Moore OR4-4450 Tues. thru Sat. starting Patch's Inn Jan. 26 314 E. 70th St. Jo Jones, Jr. Trio CB, DC 744-1600 Every Tues. Bart>ara's AE, BA, Me• 78 W. 3rd St. 8794220 Every Wed. Tony Sheppard 473-9326 Patch's Inn B.B.Trto 314 E. 70th St. Pearl's Place Nat Jones Wed. thru Sat. 1854 Second Ave. One Fifth Ave. at the piano Jan. 6, 7 One Fifth Ave. AE, BA, MC 722-9664 at Eighth St. 8794220 Wed. thru Sun. John Booker AE, BA, CB, DC, MC Frank Strozier Red Blazer Too 26Q-3434 Jazz Mania Society Third Ave. at 88th St. 14 E. 23 St. On the hom every Fri. Uoyd McNeil Quartet Jan.6, 7 876-Q440 Tin Palace 4n-3on 325 Bowery Contemporary Jazz Jan. 6, 7 Stanley Turrentine Peter Brown's 674-9115 The Village Gate 168W. 96St. Bleecker & Thurs. thru Sun. Mike Morgenstern's Thompson Sts. 866-4710 Jazz Mania All-Stars Dec. 22-Jan. 1 Jazz Mania Society Each night 1Q-12pm COntemporary Jazz 14 E. 23rd St. Fri. & Sat. additional Mikell's Every Fri. & Sat. showat2am 760 Columbus Ave. 477·30n GAS-5120/473-7270 Mon. thru Sat. 864-8832 Billie Mitchell Monty Waters Jazz Mania Society Tin Palace COntemporary Jazz 14 E. 23 St. 325 Bowery The Bottom Une Jan. 13,14 Every Mon. 15 W. 4th St. 4n-aon 674-9115 228-6300 Hod O'Brien Quartet Ted Weingart o.r~lle Gregory's on plano Bar None 1149 First Ave. Cafe Coco 167 E. 33rd St. Wed. thru Sat. 1 0-3am 555 Seventh Ave. Tues. thru Sat. 371-2220 Mon. thru Fri. 5-8pm AE, BA, CB, MC AE, BA, CB, DC MU4-3223 Jim Roberta 354-0210 Jazz Septet Mabel Godwin Jim Smith's Arthur's Tavern Village Comer QUEENS 57 Grove St. 142 Bleecker St. CH2·9468 Every Sun. & Wed. Hank Edmon Thurs., Fri., Sat. 2-5pm The Village Door 9:3o-3am 473-9762 163-07 Baisley Blvd. Thurs. thru Sun. Della Griffin Gene Roland Trio AR6-9616 Blue Book Gregory's 710 St. Nicholas Ave. 1149 First Ave. Contemporary Jazz Thurs. thru Sun. Mon. thru Sat. Gerald's 694-9465 7-10pm 227·02 Unden Blvd. 371-2220 St. Albans AIHalgTrio Fri. &Sat. w/Jamll Masser Jim Roberta Jazz 525-8700 & Chuck Wayne Septet Gregory's Jim Smith's Village COntemporary Music 1149 First Ave. Corner Show Spot Cafe Mon. & Tues. 10-3am 142 Bleeker St. 135·28 Roosevelt Ave. 371-2220 Every Sun. & Wed. Flushing 2-5pm Fri.&Sat. Jlff Hlttman Group 473-9762 359-8899 Bart>ara's 78W.3rd St. Steve Peace! Trio Every Thurs. Herb St. Clair Trio Misterrs & Sun. 8-4am Pearl's Place 42·31 Francis Lewis 473-9326 1854 Second Ave. Blvd. Every Fri. & Sat. Every Sun. Lance Hayward 722-9664 357-9728 Jim Smith's Village Corner Hazel Scott TreaserTrio 142 Bleecker St. Ali Baba The Village Door Mon. thru Sun. 1st Ave. at 59th St. 163-07 Baisley Blvd. (except Weds.) Tues. thru Sat. Mon. thru Weds. 473-9762 MU 8-4710 AR6-9619

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 15 APPLE

she well known? That's the prob­ ing, tran forming the body into an lem with being known as a jazz exciting musical instrument. singer; one's records are played The use of bells in this manner is only on jazz stations. Once that an innovati ve idea though not origi- label is attached, the artist is type­ cast and has a hard time breaking away form the image. Serious ac­ tors and pop singers have a similar problem. However, anyone with the adjective jazz in front of her title seems to have the situation magnified. Possibly it's because most jazz fans are purists. They want their musicians to stick to one style. Anything else is selling out, going popular. It doesn't matter if the artist is getting paid, being ap­ preciated, making money or even Marlena Shaw making good music. For real jazz aficionados, changing to a singing MARLENA TIRED OF BEING style that appeals to a mass audi­ TYPECAST: Marlena Shaw has ence means the musician is a DhyaM Ziegler, Edward Patten & William Guest actually been a star for a long sellout. That's what jazz fans have nal; they have been used in cu ltural time. It's just taken awhile for re­ been saying about Marlena, but dancing for centurie and on nearly cord buyers to realize it. Marle­ all of the continent . Other u e have na's credentials could get her a she doesn't care. "I sing the kind of music I want to, and I try to in­ included both spiritual and religious listing in any jazz hall of fame: corporate it all." rituals a well. Through the tempo vocalist with Count Basie, vocalist and rhythm of bell man ha ex­ with Sammy Davis, the first •••• pressed either his sorrow or joy. It is female vocalist to sign with the the latter that Patten and Guest Pro­ Blue Note label-the list goes on ductions have tapped by bringing and on. YOU RANG? While some will be about the manifestation of Disco Marlena's musical talents were ringing out the old and ringing in the Bells in our time for everyone to en- confined to the church until she new in Central Park this New Year's joy. . . . left high school to attend Pottsdam Eve, countless others will be doing Discoers who stnve for Indi- State Teacher's College on a musi­ the same, though somewhat differ­ vidual expression on the dance fioor cal scholarship. She had decided ently, in discos around the city. wi ll find Disco Bells a must because to teach music to handicapped Di co Bells, the creation of Ed­ they are more portable than tam­ children. After a year Marlena left ward Patten and William Guest (of bourines and allow greater versati l­ her studies in favor of a more di­ the Pips) ha been introduced on the ity. "Freak'' enthu ia ts will find rect musical experience. By 1966, di co scene. "They are beHs on them a natural. We think Patten and her innovative vocalizing and the chain . rawhide and plastic bands Guest Production have a real ringer obviously broad appeal within her that are worn on wrists, ankles or which promises to be great fun. music brought Marlena to the at­ hip while dancing and also as a tention of Cadet Records. fashion accessory. Disco Bells • ••• So if she's so good why isn't create rhythmic music while dane- Teri Washington

/6 ROUTES, A Guide ro Black EnrerJainment, January 1978 ARTS

Houses of Culture Discovering Art from Ethiopia to Harlem

he field of Black Arts Director, Mary Schmidt Campbell. present time, the Museum is foster­ is all around us in thi ~ She has come to the Museum from ing an academic atmosphere with city-just take a look the Everson Museum of Art in Syra­ their Artists in Residence Program, T cuse where she was curator of art which provides both a stipend to the at the activities available in the pages of ROUTES! However, one of the history. During this same period, she artists and studio space on the prem­ unique qualities of this department is completed her Ph.D. at Syracuse ises. In addition , the Museum in that what we present in the arts, for University with a dissertation on the continuing its program of education your consideration, requires only work of the Black collagist Romare in the arts at the secondary school your time, effort and a kindly dona­ Beardon. Mrs. Campbell is one of level . tion. Go to the Studio Museum and the few women in the country to In the show The Black Artist and see some magnificent Black architec­ head a museum and at 29 is probably the W.P.A. , you will find an out­ ture that is over 1500 years old; the the youngest. In talking with her standing assemblage of paintings, African-American Institute for ex­ about her plans for the future, she sculptures and photographs that were cellent examples of contemporary indicated that .she wants the Studio all done during the period 1934- African sculpture and paintings; and Museum to become the center for 1943. The Federal Arts Project af­ the Songwriters' Museum for exam­ scholars to study and learn about forded the artist the opportunity to ples of contributions made by Black Black artists, to have a scholarly li­ work full time at his craft while Americans to our musical heritage. brary and afford the kind of facilities being paid by the Federal Govern­ The diversity of presentations like that will foster research. lf her cur­ ment. Included in this show are such these is unending in New York, and rent enthusiasm for this project is Black Masters of Art as Jacob Law­ for that, we are fortunate. Your pa­ any indication, she mos.t certainly rence, Norman Lewis, Charles tronage is the driving force that will will accomplish her goal. At the White, Huey Lee Smith, Rex Gor- ensure their continuation. The Studio Museum of Harlem at !25th Street and Fifth A venue, is currently presenting two very excit­ ing shows. Both are completely dif­ ferent in feeling, but both are of great significance to Black art and culture. One show is entitled The Black Artist and the W. P.A .­ Chicago and New York , and the other is The Stone· Churches of Ethiopia. The first serves as contem­ porary history and the latter, cen­ turies old examples of art and ar­ chitecture in all its grandeur. Of equal importance to these shows is Sudanese sculptor AMIR I .M. NOUR, the recent appointment of the Indiana University artist FELIX EBOIGBE, who teaches at Olive-Han,ey College, Museum's dynamic new Executive f rom Nigeria, with some of his sculpture Chicago.

ROUTES, A Guide ro Black Entertainment, January 1978 17 leigh, Gordon Parks and Ernest brightly colored vestments worn dur­ Crichlow. (For examples of the work ing religious ceremonies, as well as of the latter two artists see October, the priests and celebrants. He has ROUTES.) For this show the guest captured the serenity and beauty of curator has been Ruth Ann Stewart the rocky terrain of Northeastern of the Schomburg Center for the Ethiopia and the simplicity of the Study of Negro Life and History. To people of Lalibela whose li ves re­ more fully appreciate this period, main virtually untouched by the 20th there is an accompanying narrative century." Both of the above men­ description of each piece which tioned shows will close the middle of helps in understanding the impact of January. the W.P.A. on Black artists in Har­ Approximately eighty sculp­ lem and Chicago. In addition to the tures, paintings and graphics by Studio Museum's exhibit, there are twenty African artists who are liv­ also W.P.A. related showings at the ing, teaching and working in the ''IBRAHIM NOOR SHARIFF from United Jewish Museum, Parsons School of United States are being displayed in Republic of Tanzania. Design, the Henry Street Settlement African Artists in America, a major why African artists have come to House and the Grey Art Gallery at exhibition at The African­ America, how they are earning their New York University. This is indeed American Institute, 833 United Na­ living, their relationships to Ameri­ a very fine diversified show of an tions Plaza (First Avenue at 47th cans-especially Black Americans important period i11 the history of Street) in Manhattan. It is indeed an -and the extent to which their cur­ Black Art. excellent exhibit of the work of some rent work can be considered African, The other show at the Studio outstanding and talented artists. American, or international. Basing Museum is entitled The Stone The 20 artists represented in the her program notes on interviews Churches of Ethopia-and what a exhibition include 18 men and 2 with the participating artists, biog­ show it is! Although spectacular women who have come to the United raphical data and examples of their color photography is the artistic States from lO African countries: work , Ms. Benjamin observes in medium used for this show, it is Af­ Ethiopia, Ghana , Kenya, Mali, part that many of these Africans rican architecture 1500 years old that Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, have come to America to complete is spelll1inding for the viewer. Mr. Togo, and Uganda. The majority of their education or find employment. James E. Payne, the artist/ them are established artists who have Their occupations range from pro­ photographer, presents us with received advanced training in Af­ fessor to consultant, free-lance artist views of eleven remarkable stone rica, Western Europe and the United or student and that their relationship churches that have been carved out States and whose work has been ex­ with the AmericaD community "has of bed-rock below the surface of the hibited and published widely. Also been one of respect and acceptance" earth. . They are unlike all other represented are some very talented and that their work is " profoundly Christian churches, in the same younger artists who are mainly sound in techniques and of high period of history , that were erected graduate students at U.S. universi­ quality" with a "flavoring of their from the ground up. After viewing ties. work that is at once international and this show you can't help but have a Almost all participating artists African. " feeling of gratitude to Mr. P<·yne for are affiliated with U.S. academic in­ African Artists in America is the his efforts in recording and.recogniz­ stitutions, including such colleges twelfth exhibition of African art to ing these works of art, He first came and universities as Howard Univer­ be organized at the African­ upon them in 1973 on a visit to sity, Indiana University, Morgan American Institute since 1973. Fol­ Ethopia, and since then has returned State, Ohio State, Olive-Harvey Col­ lowing the show here in New York, for two more visits. It is not just the lege, Pratt Institute of Fine Arts, (it will close January 14th) it will subject matter that is important, it is Rutgers University and others. The travel to museums and galleries his sense of color, texture and com­ artists represented in the exhibition throughout the United States under position that make each photograph were selected from a larger number the auspices of the Smithsonian In­ a work of art. Mrs. Campbell in her identified over the past year by the stitution Traveling Exhibition Serv­ Museum program notes captures the guest curator for the exhibition, ice. Since the Institute is the princi­ essence of this show by saying that: Tritobia H. Benjamin, Associate pal U.S. private organization that is " He has not limited himself to re­ Professor of Art at Howard Univer­ working to inform Americans about cording only the churches; instead, sity. Africa and further African develop­ he has documented the religious ob­ In the catalogue, which Ms. Ben­ ment, the exhibit of the work of jects, intricately carved silver cros­ jamin also prepared for the show, these very talented people is well ses, painted tablets, richly woven, her notes deal with such questions as worth your attention and time. ~ Donald F. Driver 18 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 Museums Museum of National Art Contemporary Crafts Museum of Sport Galleries 29 West 53rd St 4 Penn Plaza MANHATTAN FIFTH Tues.-Sat. 11-6 (Madison Square AVENUE AND Sun. 1-6 Garden) ART GALLERIES VICINITY 977-8989 Tues.-Sat. 10-6 Benin Gallery Studio Museum 244-4127 Museum of 2366 Seventh Av in Harlem American Folk Art (bet. 138th/139th Sts) 2033 Fifth Av (bet Tues.-Sat. 3-7 49 West 53rd St LOWER 125th/126th St) 234-9723 Wed. 10-9/Tues.-Fri. Tues.-Sun. 10:30-5:30 MANHATTAN 581-2474 10-6, Sat./Sun. 1-6 Burgess Collection South Street 427-5959 of Fine Art Museum of Seaport Museum Broadcasting 530 Riverside Dr El Museo del Barrio Fulton and Front Sts at 122nd St 1945 3rd Av at 107 St 1 East 53rd St 12-6 Tues.-Sat. 12-5 By appointment only Mon.-Thurs. 10-12/1-5, 766-9020 535-9807 Fri. 10-12/1-3 752-7684 831-7272 Fire Department Cordier and Ebstrom Museum 980 Madison Av MANHATTAN Museum of the 104 Duane St at 76th St City of New York WESTSIDE Mon.-Fri. 9-4/Sat. 9-1 Tues.-Sat . 10-5:30 Fifth Av at 104th St 744-1000 YU8-8857 Tues.-Sat. 10-5 The Cloisters Fort Tryon Park Sun. 1-5 Fraunces Tavern Peg Alston Arts Tues.-Sat. 10-5:45, 534-1672 Museum 407 Central Park West 4:45 in Winter 54 Pearl St at 100th St Sun. 1-5:45 Mon.-Fri. 10-4 International Center By appointment 923-3700 425-1776 of Photography 662-5522 Fifth Av at 94th St Museum of the Daily except Mon. 11-5 Henry 0 . Tanner American Indian 860-1783 THE BRONX Gallery Audubon Terrace 44 West 63rd St Broadway bet. Bronx Museum Jewish Museum Mon.-Sat. 11 -6 155th/ 156th Sts of the Arts Rfth Av at 92nd St 582-9312 Mon.-Thurs. 12-5 Tues.-Sat. 10-4:30 851 Grand Concourse Sun. 11 -6 Sun. 1-4 Mon.-Fri. 9-5/Wed. till Martha Jackson 860-1860 7:30/Sun. 12-5 Gallery The American 681-6000 521 West 57th St Numismatic Society Cooper-Hewitt (bet. 10th/11th Avs) Audubon Terrace Museum Wed.-Sat. 10-5:30 Broadway bet. Rfth Av at 91 st St BROOKLYN 757-3442 Tues. 10-9/Wed.-Sat. 155th/ 156th Sts 10-5/Sun. 12-5 Tues. -Sun. 1-4 Brooklyn Museum Just Above 860-2011 286-3030 188 Eastern Parkway Midtown (JAM) Tues.-Sat. 10·5 50 West 57th St The American Guggenheim Sun. 11·5 (bel. 5th/6th Avs) Geographical Society Museum 638-5000 Wed.-Sat. 10-5:30 Audubon Terrace Fifth Av at 89th St 757·3442 Tues. 11·8 Broadway bet. 155th/156th Sts Wed.-Sun. 11-5 QUEENS Cinque Gallery 860-2011 Mon.-Fri. 9·4 2 Astor PI 234-8100 Queens Museum Tues.-Sat. 12:30-5:30 Metropolitan New York City Bldg. 533-9380 Museum of Art The American Flushing Meadow, Museum of Natural Fifth Av at 82nd St Corona Pk History & The Tues. 10-8:45/Wed.- Tues.-Sat. 10-5 Hayden Planetarium Sat. 10-4:45 Sun. 1-5 Central Park West Sun. 11-4:45 592-2406 TR9-5550 at 79th St Mon.-Sat. 10-4:45 Whitney Museum Wed. till 9/Sun. 11-5 STATEN ISLAND Mad. Av at 75th St 873-1300 Daily 11-6/Tues. Staten Island 11-10/Sun. and New York Institute of Holidays 12-6 Historical Society Arts and Sciences 794-0600 Central Park West Stuyvesant PI & Wall at 77th St St., St. George Frick Collection Tues.-Fri., Sun. Tues.-Sat. 10-5 Fifth Av at 70th St 1-5/Sat. 10-5 Sun. 2-5 Wed.-Sat. 10-6 873-3400 727-1135 Sun. 1-6 288.-{)700 MANHATTAN FIFTH HEMPSTEAD Asia House MIDTOWN 112 East 64th St Black History (bet. Park and Lex.) New York Museum Mon.-Sat. 10-5 Jazz Museum 106 North Main St Sun. 1-5 236 West 54th St Mon.-Sat. 9-5 PL1-4210 Tues.-Sat. Noon-6 (516) 538-2274 765-2150 Museum of Modern Art Songwriter's 11 West 53rd St Hall of Fame Mon., Tues., Fri., Sat., One Times Square Sun. 11-6/Thurs. 11-9 Mon.-Fri. 11-3 956-7070 221-1252

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 / • THEATRE

The Performing Arts Dyann & Gregg: Moving Ahead

ne of the major aims of this show with the famous Hoofers, a years and can personally share in feature is to introduce our group of highly talented Black tap Dyann 's story. readers not only to well­ and jazz dancers. He attended the Dyann started studying dance at 0known artists, but to those other per- High School of Performing Arts, the age of seven with Mrs. Jesse forming personalities who are mak­ after it had finally opened its doors to Gibson. She studied with her until ing contributions to the Biack Arts qualified Black students. He began she was ten or until Mrs. Gibson here in New York City. They do doing TV commercials after they moved away. Since there was no their jobs with ' great skill, yet are were pressured to use more Blacks . other teacher available in Tuskegee, unknown except to the most devoted At the age of 17 , he got the role of her mother had to drive Dyann and followers of the Black performing Scarecro w understudy in " The her younger sister, Clintonia, over to arts. They are people such as the Wiz." It's no wonder he declares Atlanta, Georgia for dance lessons. subjects of this month's issue, Gregg without hesitation, " The talent is They rode this nearly 400 miles Burge, who plays the Scarecrow in here . I know I ' m ready. All I want is roundtrip every two weeks. Gregg, " The Wiz" and Dyann Robinson, the chance to expose it. " at the age of ten was making his pro­ who is not only a featured dancer in Dyann, while having the same fessional debut with the well-known " Bubbling Brown Sugar," but also drive and confidence, comes from Hoofers, while Dyann and several is its dance captain and assistant to another background. She grew up in other young Black dance students in the choreographer, Billy Wilson. A Tuskegee, Alabama during the time Tu skegee were sneaking away dance captain's job is to keep the when rampant segregation was still quietly to study ballet in Alabama. dance segments of the show intact the overt law of the South. I , too, They drove to Opelika, Alabama during the absence of the choreog­ grew up in Tuskegee during the same weekly to study ballet with a white rapher (which often happens during a long running show). Although Gregg, 19 and Dyann, 35 are different in ages , they share characteristics and common experi­ ences. Both are very ambitious per­ formers who have worked hard to advance their careers. Both have the strong ego and confidence in their abilities to be highly competitive in today's dance circles. However, both are different because of their local beginnings. As a true Black child of the 1970's who has grown up seeing Blacks, with some degree of regularity , on television , on ~ Broadway and in films, Gregg sees .i3 no obstacle that he can't overcome. "" ~ At ten, he was already dancing in a <:5

20 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Emertainment, January 1978 enough and talented enough to get a Dyann was dutifully given hers. job soon after, as a guest artist with Only they were pink-hardly the the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) color of her deep brown skin. " 1 told dancing in an Agnes DeMille chore­ them that no way was 1 going out ographed work-·'Four Marys." It there in pink tight , " she laughs. ' 'I was also at this time that Dyann wanted brown one . Bejart finally learned some hard facts of life about saw things my way . " After six the dance cene in New York City , months of dancing around the world especially ballet. ''With my back­ with Bejart, Dyann decided to come ground,., he notes, ''] was not back to Boston to work again with exactly naive about prejudice. But I Wilson. When he got the job with really thought that the New York " Bubbling Brown Sugar," he hired world would be open to talent. J her as his assistant. knew I could danc e ballet. ft had al­ Unlike Dyann's problems with ways been my first love. However, prejudice, Gregg's major frustration when J approached Lucia Chase, in his already nine-year show biz ABT's head , about joining the com­ career occurred during his first year pany, she told me straight out that with "The Wiz, ·· when he was an she wouldn't have any Black dancers understudy . " It was so frustrating," in her company unless she took six­ he explain . " because I knew I could teen , to dance .. Les Sylphides. ·· execute the role better. However, I And, she was hardly going to hire did learn one important thing from sixteen Black dancers. That was her that experience and that is to make way of telling me to forget it since sure your understudy knows what's we both knew that wasn' t going to happe ning. Be he lpful to him. If he's happen . Actually, they've only used good and can do the role, then man­ Blacks as guest dancers. ,. agement won't squawk so much if That attitude on the part of the you want to miss an occasional show ballet establishment hasn't really to do some thing e lse." Gregg's c hanged that much. Several years something else is getting a nightclub ago when George Ballanchine, the act together. One of hi s back-up Godfather of the ABT world, was singer is his 21-year o ld brother, English woman, Mrs. Yilzak. It had asked to describe his ideal ballerina. Fred. to be done quietly he remembers, he aid among other things that she There is yet, one other a pect of because technically this was illegal. mu t be " as pale as a freshly peeled their careers that Gregg and Dyann " We u ed to go up there and take apple ... share . They both received strong les on in a funeral parlor,., Dyann Blocked in her attempts to get support from their families. I have notes with a wry smile, ''because it into the New York City Ballet world already mentioned how Dyann's was the onl y place available that was and having no Dance Theatre of Har­ drove her around the countryside to suitable. Can't you just see us danc ­ lem to turn to, Dyann began to look provide her proper teaching. Gregg's ing in that funeral parlor?" elsewhere to dance. One trip took folks offered that same kind of sup­ When time came to go to col­ her to Boston where she met Billy port. He says of the m : " I feel lege, Dyann looked through Dance Wilson, a Black male ballet dancer blessed that God gave me the type of Ma gazin e for information on a who became the cultural influence of parents I have. Without them 1 school where she could study dance. her life. He encouraged her to take a wouldn't be where I am now. They Specifically, one that would take a position with Maurice Bejart's com­ really sacrificed for us, so that we Black tudent. She finally senled on pany, Ballet of the 20th Century. could move ahead. Butler University in Indiana. " The There he became the fi rst Black Moving ahead is exactly what school it elf was not a very hospit­ woman to dance with this Brussels. Gregg and Dyann are still doing and able place for Blacks," she says. Belgium based company. An amaz­ we are glad to be able to share a little " but the Dance Department was ing incident happened while she was of them wi th you. They are both okay. As far as J know, I was the with "the Bejart, ·· (the hortened doing well in their shows, executing first Black student to make it through term for thi internationally famed their skill and talent nightly and we their dance program." Right out of company) that s howed the pitfalls hope you will get the chance to ex­ college, she made the obligatory trek awaiting the Black ballet dancer. but perience them. T to New York City, the dance capital in a lighter vein. The ballerinas were of the country. She was lucky all to wear flesh-colored tights and A. Peter Bailey ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 2 One of the most exciting dance compa­ Harlem Children' s Theatre On&Off Broadway JANUARY "Happenings" nies around. They often leave audi­ 897 Empire Blvd., B'klyn, N.Y. ences clamoring for more. 856-3609 BLACK THEATRE was formed in 1971 by Aduke Aremu, Annie Manna House Workshops, Inc. Alvin Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St. ALUANCE director and playwright The purpose of 338 E. 106th St., N .Y., N.Y. 757-8646 th company is to provide positive enter­ 427-6617 One of America's favorite comic strips Charles Moore Dancers tainment for children's audiences. Four This ten-year old group under the direc­ of the plays in Harlem Children's comes to life, Little Orphan Annie. and Drums of Africa tion of Gloria DeNard.is a center of cul­ Theatre's repertoire, "Land of the Egyp­ Tues.-Fri., 8 p.m., $8.00-$16.50; Sat.,2 Brooklyn Academy of Music p.m., $8.00-$16.50; Sun., 3 p.m., tural activity of all kinds in East Harlem. tians", " The Liberation of Mother Children's Theatre They are especially interested in musi­ Goose", "Ju Ju Man", and " Babylon II" $9.00-$17.50; Wed., 2 p.m., $8.00- 20 Lafayette Ave., B'klyn, N.Y. $14.00. cal theatre. have toured Town Hall, Lincoln Center, 772-1896 BAM, Billie Holliday Theatre, New York Bubbling Brown Sugar Jan. 3-6, 10:30 a.m. The Marie Brooks Children's Public Theatre, many schools and col­ ANTA Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St. Dance Theatre leges, and most recently at FESTAC '77 246-6270 Fred Benjamin Dance Company 790 Riverside Dr., N.Y., N.Y. in Nigeria. Harlem revisited during the 1920's & Theatre of the Riverside Church 281 -7789 490 Riverside Dr., N.Y., N.Y. 1930's. Nostalgia at its best. Tues.­ One of the most talented and popular Harlem Opera Society Jan. 12-14, 8 p.m. & Jan. 15, 2 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m., $8.00-$15.00; Sat., 2 children's dance companies in the city. 536 W. 111th St., N.Y., N .Y. p.m., Sun., 2:30p.m., $8.00-$15.00; Seeing them perlorm is a real treat. Un­ Raymond Johnson Dance Company 862-3000 Fri. & Sat, 8 p.m., $12.50-$16.50; der the leadership of their founder­ under the direction of Emory Taylor, the Wed., 2 p.m., $6.00-$13.00. Creative Music Studios director Marie Brooks, they have put it Hurley, N.Y. Harlem Opera Society has blossomed all together. into a company with several major A Chorus Line {914) 338-1072 works in its diverse repertoire, including Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 441h St. Jan. 1-Feb. 5 Company rehearsal and New Faith Children's Theatre "Black Cowboys," a work based on the 246-5990 new choreography. Education & Arts Foundation The revelations of the trials and tribula­ exploits of Blacks in the Old West, and 51 W. 81st St., N.Y., N.Y. " Solomon and Sheba," the first true tions of chorus line hopefuls. Mon.-Sat., Frank Silvera Workshop 580-8987 jazz improvisational opera. 8 p.m., $10.00-$16.50; Wed.-Sat., 2 317 W. 125th St., N.Y., N.Y. One of the places to enroll for young­ p.m., $8.00-$15.00. 662-8463 sters interested in going into the arts, Harlem Performance Center Jan. 9, 7:30p.m. "The Blue Journey" especially theatre. They also do pro­ 2349 Seventh Ave., N.Y., N.Y. For Colored Girls who have ductions. Ernest Hayes is director. 862-3000 Considered Suicide/When the Afro-American Total Theatre is one of New York's vital presenting Rainbow is enuf 36 W. 62nd St., N.Y., N.Y. Raymond Johnson Dance Company organizations. Under the guidance of Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St. PL7-9025 A.D. No.2, Box145E executive director Geanie Faulkner, 246-5969 One of the leading exponents of Black Kingston, N.Y. Harlem Performance Center presents a The staging of Ntozake Shange's work. musical theatre, this almost ten-year old 914-338-1072 year-round program of cultural activities Tues.-Thurs., 8 p.m., $7.00-$11.00; company is under the able direction of One of the exciting and talented new including the Dancemobile, which has Sat.,2p.m., $7.00-$11 .00; Sun.,3 p.m., Hazel Bryant, one of the leading Black companies that's making a mark in New become a New York summer tradition. $7.00-$12.00; Wed., 2 p.m., $6.00- theatre people in the city. York City's dance world. $9.00. Joan Miller & The Chamber Jan. 2, auditions for Ray Aranha's new The Staten Island Arts/Dance Players Hair play, "The Estate," an historical drama Repertory Ensemble Herbert H. Lehman College, Bedford Biltmore Theatre, 261 w. 47th St. involving Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin 1245 Park Ave., N.Y., N.Y. Park Blvd. West , Bronx, N.Y. 582-5340 Banneker and Sally Hemmings. 4-10 348-7496 568-8854 Revival of the 1968 musical updated. p.m. Call theatre for appointment "The Charles Thomas and his group brings was formed in 1969. This is a company Tues.-Fri., 8 p.m., $8.00-$16.00; Wed. Estate" is scheduled to open Jan. 26 Black theatre to the folks of Staten Is­ that features in a variety of concert set­ & Sat., 2 p.m. , $8.00-$16.00; Sun., 3 and play through Feb. 12 land, and anyone else who wants to tings, musicians and frequently poet­ p.m., $8.00-$16.00; Sat., 8 p.m., $8.00- make the trek over. narrators. The company's repertoire $20.00. There are many groups affiliated ranges from socially relevant pieces to Weusl Kuumba Troupe th e avant-garde. Joan Miller and The with the Black Theatre Alliance who 10 Claver Pl., B'klyn, N.Y. Dance Players participate in the NEA The King & I carry on scheduled activities during 636-9400 Touring Program. Uris Theatre, W. 51st St. the year. However, at press time, This group provides political theatre for 586-6510 achedulea were not finalized. Call Revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein mu­ its followers and supporters. Its head is The LaRocque Bey Dance Company the Black Theatre Alliance 247-5840 sical classic with Yul Brynner. Tues.­ Yusef lman. 169 W. 133rd St., N .Y., N.Y. or check the following theatre and Sat., 8 p.m., $9.50-$16.50; Sat, 2p.m. , 926-0 188 $8.00-$15.00; Sun., 3 p.m., $8.00- dance companies for further Infor­ The Family under the volatile direction of LaRocque $15.00; Wed., 2 p.m., $7.00-$14.50. mation. 490 Riverside Drive, N.Y., N.Y. Bey is a significant training ground for The following listing is a public service 666-4900 young dancers coming out of Harlem. TheWiz of this magazine. The Family was formed in prison and LaRocque Bey has danced on stages Broadway Theatre, 53 St. & B'way. several of the company members are and in night clubs throughout the United 247-7992 ex-inmates who are now professional States. Adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, star­ Afro-American Studio Theatre actors. Their repertoire includes the ring Stephanie Mills. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30 415 W. 127th St. , N.Y., N.Y. works of Miguel Pinero, Neal Harris, The National Black Theatre p.m., $7.00-$15.00; Sat., 2 p.m., $7.00· 690-2477 Chekhov, Genet, James Lee and Ed 9 E. 125th St., N.Y., N.Y. $15.00; Sun., 3 p.m., $7.00-$15.00; If you are interested in studying acting Bullins. The Family's distiguished direc­ 427-5615 Fri., 7:30p.m., $7.00-$16.00; St., 7:30 techniques, this is one of the places to tor, Marvin F. Camillo is the recipient of was founded in 1968 by Barbara Ann p.m., $8.00-$17.50; Wed. , 2 p.m., go. Ernie McClintock has been working an Obie and a Drama Desk Award. Teer. It is a temple of Liberation which $6.00-$14.00. with aspiring young performers for over goes beyond the narrow Western defi­ ten years. The Frank Silvera Writers nition of theatre because it moves out of Your Arms Too Short Workshop the conventional form of self-conscious to Box with God Frederick Douglass Creative 317 W. 125th St., N.Y., N .Y. art and into the realm of God-conscious Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St. Arts Center 662-8463 art. 582-3897 1 E. 104th St., N.Y., N.Y. one of the most vital and productive the­ Moving, gospel musical. Wed.-Sat., 8 831-6113 atre units in the country, was founded in New Federal Theatre p.m., $7.00-$15.00; Sun., 5:30p.m., Just as its name states, this is a place 1972 by Garland Lee Thompson, who is 466 Grand St., N.Y., N.Y. $7.00-$15.00; Sat., 2 p.m., $6.50- where one can go and study most all a protege of the late Frank Silvera. First 766-9295 $13.50; Sun., 2 p.m., $6.50-$13.50; aspects of the creative arts: drama, po­ readings of the works of some of Artistic Director Woodie King, Jr. is one Sun., 2 p.m., $6.50-$13.50; Wed., 2 etry, playwrighting, TV and film writing America's finest playwrights have been of the major Black producers of theatre given at the Workshop and have in­ p.m., $6.50-$13.00. . . . under the instruction of skilled art­ in the country. This year he revived Or­ ists in their fields. Its director is Fred cluded plays by Charles Fuller, Owen son Welles' adaptation of "Macbeth" Dodson, Ntozake Shange, Richard Survival Hudson. and over the past several years has Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St. Wesley and Clayton Riley. The Work­ produced or co-produced the works of 254-4370 International Afrlkan-American shop also draws on the talents of promi­ almost every major Black American A South African play with music. Tues.­ Ballet nent actors and directors for its Monday playwright: Ntozake Shange, Ed Bul­ Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m., $5.00-$8.00; Fri., 109-17 204th St., Hollis, and Saturday readings of new plays. lins, Charles Fuller, Dan Owens, Edgar 8 p.m., Sat, 6 & 9 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m., Long Island, N.Y. Season begins Sept. 12 wit~ an Open White, Owen Dodson, Ron Milner, E. J . $5.50-$8.50. 479-0016 House at the Workshop's new home in Franklin, Marti Evans and many others. Harlem.

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Aims of Modzawe Chuck Davis D11nce Company Voices Inc. 33-29 Crescent St. 819 E. 168th St., Bronx, N.Y. 49 Edgecombe Ave., N.Y., N.Y. 528-6279 589-0400 281-1200 under the direction of Dinizulu, is more is one of the most exciting Afro­ Voices Inc. attracted national attention than just a collection of fine Afro­ American ethnic dance companies in with the success of its Oft-Broadway American drummers and dancers. The the country. Under the dynamic direc­ smash, "The Believers-The Black Ex­ group is a very serious Afro-American tor, Chuck Davis, this company has perience in Song." The company is the community Involved in recreating an travelled throughout the U.S. bringing only full-time year-round Black musical African cultural environment from which exciting interpretations of their African­ theatre company in America and has the an of dance and music emanate. derived art to thousands of Americans. performed at Carnegie Hall, the White House, on Broadway and on network Alonzo Players television. Voices participates in the 395 Clinton Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. Eleo Pomare Dance Company Touring Teacher Artist Program in pub­ 622-9058 325 W. 16th St., N.Y., N.Y. lic schools throughout the country, a group of talented dramatic performers 675-11 36 teaching social studies, language arts, was founded by anistic director Cecil under its artistic director, now lists itself math, science and poetry through mu­ Alonzo In Bed-Stuy In 1968. The com­ as one of the wo~d's outstanding and sic and drama employing the elements pany has toured the East Coast exten­ major dance companies. It is primarily of Black Culture. sively performing on over 19 college the biting and vivid choreography of Po­ campuses. mare that has made this company an Walter Nicks Dance Company artistic and intellectual force in modern 550 W. 155th St., N.Y., N.Y. The Alvin Alley City Center dance. 787-4557 Dance Theatre is a group of very talented young 229 E. 59th St. , N.Y., N:Y. The New Heritage dancers with a remarkable artistic direc­ 832-1740 Repertory Theatre tor. Mr. Nicks is a former Katherine The Ailey company is without equal. 43 E. 125th St., N.Y., N.Y. Dunham teacher who has choreo­ More people throughout the world have 876-3272 graphed and taught around the wo~d . seen this company perform than have has won local and national recognition His company's repertoire includes seen any other American dance com­ for its superior productions. Its dynamic works by himself and many other lead­ pany. Within the Ul:rited States, the Al­ director, Roger Furman, has produced ing choreographers. vin Ailey Dance Theatre has become a and directed many new plays with dis­ cultural force. Regular seasons have tinguished casts as well as revivals. In been established at City Center and addition, Mr. Furman is a prolific play­ Lincoln Center's New York State The­ wright whose own work has been criti­ atre. The company also tours ex1en­ cally acclaimed. Call theatre for sched­ sively throughout the major cities of the ule. United States. The Olatunji Center The Alvin Alley Repertory of African Culture Ensemble 43 E. 125th St., N.Y., N.Y. 229 E. 59th St., N.Y., N.Y. 427-5757 832-1740 founded by Nigerian born Babatunde under the artistic direction of Sylvia Wa­ Olatunji, this company has always been ters, is one of the fastest growing dance a leader in the popularization of African music and dance. Olatunji himself has companies in the United States. Since they share much of the repertory works been an active bridge between Africa done by their senior colleague com­ and America transporting that pany, the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, continent's culture to this country. the young dancers are in constant de­ The Puerto Rican Dance Theatre mand. 215 W. 76th St., N.Y., N.Y. 724-1 195 Amas Repertory Theatre under the direction of Ju:io Torres, is a Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew bastion of dance of all varieties. The 263 W. 86th St., N.Y. . N.Y. 873-3207 group is at home in classical ballet ant' dance from the Hispanic tradition. fast becoming the theatre to watch on the New York scene, was founded by Rod Rodgers Dance Company veteran performer Rosetta LeNoire in 8 E. 121h St., N.Y., N.Y. 1969. Under Ms. LeNoire's inspired 924-7560 leadership, Amas has produced works is one of the most sought after modem of prominent contemporary artists, such dance companies in New York. Artistic as Langston Hughes and Owen Dod­ Director Rodgers has created a reper­ son, and most recently produced Bub­ tory of works with unique and fascinat­ bling Brown Sugar at their church ing variety. home on West 86th Street befor it was launched on Broadway. Call for Decem­ Sounds in Motion ber schedule. Dance Vision, Inc. 2033 Fifth Ave., N.Y., N.Y. Ballet Hlspanlco 848-2460 167 W. 89th St., N.Y., N.Y. headed by Dianne Mcintyre, is probably 362-6710 the most promising young company in under the leadership of Tina Ramirez, Black dance today. Ms. Mcintyre has has become one of New York's most shown tireless ability in creating new popular dance companies. The young, forms and methods of presentation of beautiful dancers salute th eir diverse dance. roots in Caribbean, Spanish, European and African culture. The Urban Arts Corps 26 W. 20th St., N.Y., N.Y. Billie Holliday Theatre 924-7820 1368 Fulton St., B'klyn, N.Y. under the capable direction of Vinnette 636-7832 Carroll, the Urban Arts Corps performs works to provide quality, professional both new works and standard traditional theatre for the Brooklyn community. Un­ dramas. Having initiated such past suc­ der the leadership of Executive Director cesses as " Black Nativity" , "Don't Marjorie Moon. the theatre has pro­ Bother Me, I Can't Cope", and "Your duced the works of Richard Wesley, Arms Too Short To Box With God", Ms. Shauneille Perry. Lennox Brown, and Carroll has prepared a new season of Charles Gordone with distinguished exciting works at her theatre on West casts including some of New York's 20th St. Check it out. finest actors and actresses.

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emember that place that tures a section on the interaction be­ people to the variety of nature that your school teachers took tween reptiles and man, ways to exists in New York City. Exhibits in­ you to visit, that had all the avoid close encounters, treatment for clude small live animals. There is Rhuge animals and colorful displays snakebite, and a reptile drink. That's always a staff member present to as­ of people from faraway places and right, a drink called "Old Mam." sist and explain. many intriguing artifacts all around Even though your scouts may never Last January, the Museum its great rooms? Well, it's still there venture far into the wilderness or sip opened a permanent, weekend Dis­ at Central Park West at 79th Street, the juices of a snake. just think of covery Room. Designed especially alive, well and better than ever­ what fun that imaginary trip could for children aged 6 to 12, the area The American Museum of Natural be. uses individual discovery kits to in­ History. Besides its traditional exhibits of troduce the youngsters to a wide va­ The first building of the Museum beautiful art treasures from other riety of human and scientific experi­ at its Central Park West location museums around the globe, and rare ences. The Room is modeled after a opened one hundred years ago as of coin collections there are film festi­ concept originally developed by the December 22, 1977. To celebrate, vals, concerts, lectures and work­ Smithsonian Institute and is in keep­ the Museum will offer an exhibition shops. Some of the after school and ing with a popular trend that encour­ of early photographs and other weekend workshops feature puppet ages learning through doing. Each memorabilia. The exhibit entitled making, African mask making, kit in the facility is a form of a learn­ " We've Been Here A Hundred small crafts of Africa, African lan­ ing game. "Feel and Guess,'' for Years" will show throughout guages, and others. These work­ example, challenges the experiment­ January, 1978 in the Hall of the shops are offered without charge and ally minded child to put his or her Northwest Coast Indians. Sharing are designed for children ages 6 to hand into a box and guess what's in­ this anniversary exhibition with your 12. The Museum is not just a place side, it's nothing harmful. The Dis­ children would be a great way to of things past, it is a very now covery Room has a Reflections Kit begin exposing them to the excite­ place-offering youngsters many and a Skull Kit and, of course, a ment museums can offer. The Mu­ programs that they can see and hear. Mystery Kit whose contents I will seum of Natural History is a place African storytelling sessions might keep a mystery so as not to spoil the you can revisit and revisit and never easily become a favorite choice of surprise. cease to find enjoyment while learn­ your children. Many stories will be In addition to the Discovery Kits, ing. told by Ms. Theresa Moore, Afri­ the area offers children a chance to A big favorite among children can-American studies assistant in the touch and study several free­ are the dinosaurs. Two large rooms Museum's Education Department. standing specimens such as a lion of these ancient reptiles with their Ms. Moore, a native of Ghana, is an skin, a huge mounted caribou head overwhelming size and strength will accomplished teacher and a wonder­ with antlers, and a giant turtle shell. fascinate a child of any age. More ful storyteller and through her talents As I walked through touching and importantly exhibits like these whet exposes young children of varied strokjng and fingering , 1 felt a bit of the appetite for knowledge and give ethnic backgrounds to lifestyles of the excitement youngsters must feel some children the impetus to read. African children. Though many of while exploring this world of learn­ The Museum has a new Hall of her programs are for organized ing through doing. The Discovery Reptiles and Amphibians where you gourps of children ages 5 to 12, Room is open on Saturdays and and your adventurous youngsters can some are offered to individual chil­ Sundays only from 12 to 4:30 pm. explore the world of Komodo drag- dren. Free tickets are distributed on a ons, a 25-foot pytron, two enormous For the scientist in your family, first-come, first-serve basis at the crocodilians, a huge loggerhead tur­ the Alexander M . White Natural first floor Information Desk at I I :45 tle skeleton and a large tcmale leath­ Science Center is of particular inter­ am. erback turtle. This new Hall also fea- est. The center introduces young The American Museum of

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 27 Natural History which presents so well things that are of the earth, pre­ sents equally well things that are of the heavens. Their vehicle is The Hayden Planetarium. A series of Sky Shows are presented throughout the year. " It's About Time" is a show that illustrates how heavenly obser­ vations offer civilization a way of keeping track of itself. It answers such questions as: How is the movement of the earth recorded? What year had 445 days? What, ac­ tually is time? "Star of Wonder, " a show that has delighted New Yorkers for more than 40 years is the Planetarium's holiday season show. It takes visitors back 2,000 years for a look at the sky of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus' birth. "Look Up in the Sky" is a program specially de­ Large Exhibit Area seen from ASTRONOMIA Exit. signed for young people. Presented live in the Planetarium's Sky The­ atre, the discussion spans such topics as why the sky is blue, why the moon appears to change shape in the sky and the reasons for the seasons. Each show is different and features an interesting survey of the current seasonal sky as seen from the New York City area. The American Museum of Natural History is a place of yester­ day and tomorrow. It's a pleasur­ able, informative, exciting journey that clearly marks mankind's pro­ gress. There is so much to share with your youngsters and so much they can experience on their own. School education departments have only opened the doors to the know ledge and enjoyment that is to be gained from museums such as this one. You, the parents, can walk them through those doors.

Note: If you hurry out the moment you've read this issue of Routes, you might still get a chance to see the Museum's beautiful origami-decorated (Japanese art of folding pa­ per) Christmas tree. The tree is 25 feet high and is covered with 1500 hand made orna­ Frank Henderson watches while his daughter, Kamina, contemplatively ments. explores the contents of one of the discovery kits in the new Discovery Room at Leona Hipp the American Museum of Natural History.

28 ROUTES, A Guide 10 Black Entertainment, January 1978 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 MUSEUMS ICE SKATING Tuesday, January 24, 1978, BPMto 10PM Sky Rink-Indoor "From Africa to the New World" Autopub "Mini-Museum," 450 West 33rd St., N.Y. 5th Ave. at 59th St. Emeke Nwabuoku, Program Director New York City 695-6555 Vishnu V\bod, Assitant (212) 832-3232 Opening November 5, 7 days and Professor/Hampshire College, Lower level of General Motors Bldg. nights per week. (bassist and special guest) Open seven days-noon to midnight. Guillermina "Gigi" Uben. Dancer Browse among automotive Lasker Rink memorabilia, ancient cars, classics, Entrance on 11 Oth St. & Lenox Ave., in racers, etc. Central Park. Opening Nov. 19. DANCE Hall of Science of the City of New Wollman Rink York Entrance on E. 64th St. & 5th Ave., in Folk Dance Center Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Central Park. Opening Nov. 19. 69 W. 14th St., NE corner 6th Ave Queens, N.Y. New York City (699-9400) (989-9145) Wed.-Fri. 10-4; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 1-5. All kinds of dancing. Beginners Exhibits on Atomic Energy; Chick LIBRARIES welcome. Family Dance Parties on hatchery; City Wide Science; Sun.: 2:30to 4:30p.m. Children $1 . Communications; Young Science countee Cullen Library Mon. & Tues. 8:30; Thurs. 7:30; Explorers Laboratory; Amateur Radio 104 W. 136 St., N.Y., N.Y. Sat. 6 & 8:30: Sun. 2, 6, & 8:30. Station. 281-0700 Admission $1.50. Admission free except Planetarium Art exhibits plus the James Weldon (50¢). Johnson Collection for children. New York City Ballet New York State Theater, Lincoln Museum of Contemporary Crafts The Schomburg Collection Center Center 29 West 53rd Street for Research in Black Culture New York City New York City 103 W. 135 St., N.Y., N.Y. 799-1000 (977-8989) 862-4045 Tues./Sat.: 11-6; Sun.: 1-6; Closed 18 yrs. and adults. Sunday Matinee at 1 :00 Mon. Admission: AduHs 75¢; Children January 8: under 12, 25¢. The Donnell Library Center Swan Lake Central Children's Room Mother Goose Museum of the City of New York 20 W. 53 St., N.Y., N.Y. Western Symphony 5th Ave. at 103rd St. 790-6359 January 22: New York City Scotch Symphony (534-1672) Langston Hughes Library Firebird Tues./Sat.: 10-5 ; Sun. & holidays: 1-5. and Cultural Center Stars and Stripes See "Cityrama," a mu~i-media 102-09 Northern Boulevard The Riverside Dance Festival exhibition which tells the story of New Corona, Queens, N.Y. York's growth. Free Theater of Riverside Church 651-1100 120th and Riverside Drive Studio Museum in Harlem New York City 2033 5th Ave. The Fred Benjamin Dance Company, New York City CHURCHES the Joyce Trisler Dance Company, the (427-5959) Phyllis Lamhut Dance Company, the Abyssinian Baptist Church Mimi Garrard Dance Theater, the Staten Island Children's Museum 132 W. 138 St., N.Y., N.Y. Isadora Duncan Centenary Dance 16 Beach Street AU6-2626 Company. Exhibition: "Day After Winter" An after-school homework center with January through June 1978. remedial work as it applies to school work, a Saturday puppet production Merce Cunningham workshop, a youth council involved in Perfo~ming at Wesbeth (11th Floor) CENTERS theatre and art, and the Junior Church 463 West Street (West Village) created to meet the religious and spiri­ NYC 10014 International Center of Photography tual needs of black youth two years to (255-8240) 1130 Fifth Ave. at 94th Street. young adulthood. Sun., 10:30-11 :30. Attendance by reservation only. New York City Convent Avenue Baptist Church (212) 860-1777 Charles Moore Dance Company 420 W. 145 St., N.Y., N.Y. Hanson Place Methodist Church "The End of the Game" AU6-0222 Photography by Peter Beard 144 St. Felix Street An after-school program with scouting, Brooklyn, NY 11217 The New York Experience football and tutoring in English and (near Brooklyn Academy of Music) The Theatrical Story of New York City math. 467-7127 Past and Present Riverside Church Stone (68 special effects, 45 projectors, 16 Gymnasium Youth Center screens) 120 St. & Claremont Ave. , N.Y., N.Y. THEATRE Trans-Lux Experience Theater AC2-707B McGraw-Hill Bldg. (Lower Plaza) 6th Ave. Between 48th and 49th Sts., A job-oriented youth development pro­ Radio City Music Hall Rockefeller Center gram with supervised recreational and Avenue of the Americas cultural activities. (212) 869-0345-6 and 50th St., N.Y., N.Y. 246-4600 The Mill at Burlington House The Christmas Show, Disney film Technology in action in the production "Pete's Dragon" and a two-part stage of textiles and textile products. CONCERTS show. Thru Jan. 11 . 1345 Avenue of the Americas Corner of 54th Street The Brooklyn Philharmonla New York, New Yorik 10019 Brooklyn Academy of Music (212) 333-3622 30 Lafayette Avenue. Little People's Theatre Co. Admission free Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217 39 Grove St., N.Y., N.Y. (212) 636-4100 765-9540 Nathans Famous Children's Theatre Saturday, January 21, 1978, The Courtyard Playhouse puts on a In Times Square at 2:00pm wonderful Children's Theatre. This 43rd Street and Broadway French Composers month thru Jan. 8, "Wilbur, the Christ­ New York City Poulenc Two Marches and an mas Mouse," 1:30, and " Pinnochio's (594-7455) Interlude Cl1ristmas Journey," 3:00p.m. ~ree children's entertainment-Sundays Milhaud/Satie Jack-in-the-Box at 1&3 PM. Faure Pavane Shows include puppets, marionettes & Debussy Children's Corner Suite magicians. lbert Concertino for Saxophone Ravel Mother Goose Suite Rockfeller Center 30 Rockefeller Plaza African-American Classical New York, New York Music-Jazz (489-2947) Rutgers University/Livingston College ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 29 SPORTS

Games People Play The New York Knicks: Young and Running

ince the adve nt of their new the playoffs. We found that we coach, Willis Reed, the New played a great game against York Knicks have c hanged Philadelphia and we played a great 5considerab ly . With the introduction game against Portland. We played on of some new faces and a new style of their courts and we lost both games, play, ROUTES wanted to know but we played good basketball. We more and went to Pace College, New could have won the games perhaps, York City. where they were in prac­ if they were on our home court. But tice. We were able to visit with at this time, we haven' t beaten the Coach Willis Reed, Veteran Phil best teams in basketball. We con­ Jackson, Veteran Spencer Haywood sider the best to be Philadelphia and and Rookie Glen (Gondo) Gon­ Portland, according to last year's re­ drezick. At the time of this inter­ cord and we're not going to beat a lot view, Bob McAdoo, Ray Williams of teams like that on their courts. So \~ and Earl Monroe were not ava il able . we have to concentrate on playing ~ We would like to introduce to you each team as well as we play those 1l 1 what we found to be the New 1978 teams, and getting up for every team ~ New York Knicks. that we should be able to beat like @ ROUTES: Due to Willis Reed's Buffalo, New Orleans- consequent- ~ popularity as a player, Do fans ex­ ly, we end up playing poorly against them. I think with Willis' help, we pect a Championship this year? Next a relatively mediocre club. A team have the making of a championship Year? How long do you fee l? What that we should really jump on and team. I wish I could say it will be is the rebuilding process? beat. So what we're trying to do, is this year, but if it's not it will be in COACH WILLIS REED : l do n' t pick on the teams that we can beat, the very near future. think we can expect a championship do it , and get in the playoffs. From ROUTES: What are your impres­ this year . We hope to make the the playoffs, we're going to go from sions of the job being done by Coach playoffs which would be a big im­ there. WiJlis Reed and, does he drive the proveme nt over the las t couple of Veteran Spencer Haywood: Well as team hard in practice? years. Right now, we are li sted far as the fans are concerned, I think Jackson: In the first place I think about the fifth best team in the their expectations are always great Willis is a natural leader and he has League (record-wise), which I think so they expect to have a champion- the ability to get us to play games is very good for our ball club. The ship this year. Whether we get it or very hard. At this time, we're learn- main thing we are trying to do right not, we're going to work towards ing some tactical things and this of now is to get better and do the things that goal-in any given year. course comes really directly under we have to do. We ju t hope to have Rookie Glen Gondrezick (Gonda) his tutelage that he has to provide the a good year. Well I think we have the potential to technical knowledge to us- the Veteran Phil Jackson: Well, we ob­ be a championship team. Right now players. He alone, his assistants viously don't think we' re the best without the ABA, it's going to make Duke McGuire and Nat Frazier are team in the NBA and we're not it that much tougher because all the doing a very good job of trying to get going to say we are. We are saying teams are stronger now. We' re going us to adjust to the way basketball this for now and we' re saying this to need a few breaks along the line teams in the NBA are playing the with a lot of reality in our voices and and we' re going to have to win the zone defenses now, and the type of our heads that we' re going to make crucial games when we have to win offenses they' re running at us. Tacti-

30 ROUTES, A Guide 10 Black Emerrainment, January 1978 cally what we're after right now is to the shot and missed or made the bas­ Haywood: Sometimes, it helps and be able to be a " thinking" basketball ket, or missed or made the free­ at times it hinders. Any time that you club and use the talents that we do throw. They would start defending are working a specific play, it has to have-which are.superior-to win a us in our back court which stopped be executed to the maximum as you lot of games. Most of the time in the our offense. Basically , an offensive must set up and execute . If you NBA, the talent is basically equal, fast breaking team has to do two know you can take a man on a drive, some teams have better talent than things: (1) They either have to get you drive because the team is set and others. We have better talent proba­ the rebound off fast and get the ball it breaks down the offense. So it's a bly among the great talented ball running up the court or (2) They yes and no answer. players. But we have to become a have to get the rebound, hit some­ Gonda: Well , Bob McAdoo is the better technical ball club. So Willis body in the wings, and have a guard type of player who can score in not is doing this and trying to get us to carry the ball up the court. It's all in just one way, but many ways and reason out how we' re playing bas­ the tran sition. Going from defense, going to the basket for him is just as ketball. His approach is very good all of a sudden changing to offense. good an outside shot for him. Some­ because he's patient. He goes That's what Willis is trying to do. times, he' ll dunk it, sometimes he' ll through things thoroughly and he We have the innate speed, and the lay on the basket. But most of the tries to get us to understand from the innate ability to run. What we don't time, he 'll get fouled so he's on the basics. Now a lot of us have been have yet is the transitional type of free throw line and, if he misses on away from college ball for a few basketball where we can take the the basket, he' ll get 2 free-throws, years and the basketball game has shot or they, the opposing team, can so it just creates more of a situation changed drastically over the last five take the shot. If it goes in, we get it and creates more movement in our years so this "brush up" is helping out fast. If it misses, we get the re­ offense. Since he's been doing that, us a lot. bound and get it out fast. We're not a players have been looking when he Gonda: I don' t find him a hard driv­ great rebounding team, so we have goes to the basket and they know ing coach at all. Off the courts, he's to rebound well defensively so we that if he's not open, he's going to very easy to get along with. You can can get the ball out and get it going. pass it and this creates more move­ kid around, joke,-have a drink ROUTES: Bob McAdoo is driving to ment in our offense. I think it's good with him. He's a very relaxing kind the basket more this season than in that he's more of an inside shooter. of person and very enjoyable to be the past. Has this helped or hindered ROUTES: The Knicks are scoring with. On the court, I find him to be your offense? more this season, but they are giving very instructional. He's a good Reed: 1 think Bobby is a tremendous up a lot of points. Is the team having coach who is here to teach me and player. What he's basically doing is trouble on defense? I'm learning a lot from him. He's everything I've asked him to do. We Reed: No I think that we are a young helping me with my mistakes and are trying to now change some of the ball club and when you run a lot, you I'm just learning 100% from the players' concepts of the game and it do give up more points. For exam­ coaching aspect and learning if I'm has worked pretty well so far. ple, I think the biggest thing now is being a man! ROUTES: Has the "running game" been successful as opposed to a pat­ terned offense?" Jackson: It has against certain clubs. Saturday night we played the New Jersey Nets. Now the Nets are notorious for their slow down game. They have just acquired a new ballplayer, Kevin Porter who was with the Washington Capitals for a few years and now they're changing their style of ball from slow down, run an offense, to having a guard (Kevin Porter) bring the ball up the court at you. So they are running a g lot more. But what they are famous ~ for and what they are good for, is ~ stopping a fast break. What they did cB was defend us as soon as they took ~ Vl

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 31 that at this same time of the season who is going to assume the leader­ good rookies. They play a lot of last year, we have a better record and ship job and I believe that the natural time, around 60 minutes at night, that's very signficant. If we can con­ person will come forward. I an tici­ averaging close to 30 points a game tinually do that, then hopefully we'll pated when they got Jim Cleamons for us . That's all three of them to­ be a better ball club all season long. that he would naturally step into the gether. I don't really know what Jackson: No doubt about that! The position because he ran the Cleve­ their averages are offhand, but I biggest problem is that when you run land Cavaliers wonderfully. He did a think Ray Williams, our number one a lot and push the ball at a team great job with them. He's an excep­ draft pick, is going to be a tremend­ rather than taking it up , nursing it, tional defensive ball player. Earl is a ous ball player. Glen Gondrezick taking a careful shot, when you' re leader by his own temperament and and Toby Knight too. All three are aggressive with the ball and you're by his magical personality that he going to be super players. offensively threatening with the ball, gives out there. He gives you leader­ JACKSON: I think they're young you're going to tum it over more ship, not by running a team techni­ turkeys so to speak and they're not times. You're going to lose it, kick it cally, but by forcing the plays, forc­ going to take the intellectual kind of out of bounds, you're going to give ing the one-on-one moves and doing knowledge. They 're going to watch it up to the other team's hands, and it on the floor. We need a " director" how a ball player plays, see the you're going to take bad shots. That, more of less-a " general" out clutch situation, see how you react, in turn, gives the other team the ball there. So Butch Beard right now is then they're go ing to learn from ex­ with the tempo picked up. A lot of bas ically our playmaker , Jim perience. As we all know, experi­ teams have begun to pick up their Cleamons is our playmaker and Ray ence in life is the greatest teacher tempo when they play with us . Now and Earl are doing the one-on-one and this goes for the basketball court we don't mind that because we have moves and going at them. too. I have learned myself that the a lot of young basketball players. Gonda: I think it would be Earl more minutes you play, the better What we want to do is run a club as Monroe. He's our Captain, he is the you are and the more experienced much as we can for three quarters one with the most experience in this you get-if you can learn from ex­ and then in the fourth quarter, hope­ league, and I look to him for leader­ perience. Some basketball players fully our conditioning, our youth, ship on the court. He takes the shots can do the same thing over and over and our speed is going to pay off and when we need the crucial baskets. I again and well ... Our rookies we' ll beat a team down to the end of look for him to be our leader. Toby Knight, Glen Gondrezick and the game. ROUTES: Walt Frazier, once the Ray Williams seem to be great bas­ ROUTES; Since the departure of premiere guard in the NBA, is gone ketball players. They are all good ta­ Walt Frazier, there doesn't seem to and in hi s place you have Jim lents, they play very hard and that' s be a floor leader? A playmaker? Cleamons. Has the trade of Walt the kind of ball players we want. Whom do you prefer? Frazier hurt? Also I think that if they pick up the Reed: I think eventually Ray Wil­ Reed: No, I don't think the trade has experience and use it to the best of liams will be our floor leader. Right hurt us. You know you have to look their abilities, sit, watch, and see now, he leads our team in assists, at a trade in the light of what it is. what the veterans are doing on the Earl Monroe also assists. Basically, Walt Frazier would have probably court, they are go ing to learn a lot of what we've done so far is to utilize played three more years of basket­ basketball. They are going to learn a Earl as our shooting guard and gen­ ball and right now he's 32 years old. lot from Willis because he's giving erally, Ray to bring the ball up and The player we have gotten in his them the experience. down the floor and play good de­ place is Jim Cleamons who is 28, we fense . Cleamons is basically our de­ have four years before he becomes fensive guard, too. Right now, I 32. So I think that with the club we would say Butch Beard and Ray Wil­ are trying to build, the trade was use- liams are the two guys who are kind ful for both teams. Right now, the of the floor leaders for us . Cleveland Cavaliers probably have Jackson: Well it's relatively not my one of the best records in the preference. What's going to happen League, I think they are about 27-7 is that a floor leader will emerge and which is a very good record, I will tell you this that I've seen percentage-wise. So I think the trade Butch Beard for 9 years, I've seen has helped us and the Cavaliers. Earl Monroe for 11 years, and he's ROUTES: What of the rookies? played with me and I've seen Jimmy What have you done to help them? ~ Cleamons now for five or six years Do you represent a sort of " father" .s; in the NBA. Ray Williams is still a image to them? ~ rookie. So we're going to have to see Reed: I think that we have some

32 ROUTES, A Guide ro Black Entertainment, January 1978 Haywood: Well, at times, I guess I mind. At other times I might do with a lot of calories because they can say I pass on some information some yoga, stretching my body our, give my body the kind of nutrition I that has been pased on to me. I'm sort of " cueing·• up on what I have think it needs for the game. I watch sort of impressed with the rookies to do. my weight carefully during the sea­ because they have been playing very Gondo: I don't have too much trou­ son too so 1 don't gain or lose too well and they are getting the ble getting up for a game because for much. adequate playing time. me every game is a new game. New ROUTES: Because of your ROUTES: What is the injury reserve players, you know what 1 mean. It' s height, do you have problems with list? Are players paid in full or in not the same team that we played be­ traveling facilities, hotel accomoda­ part while they are out? fore or if we did, then it was in pre­ tions, bed sizes? Jackson: lt means that a ball player season and now it 's in regul.ar sea­ Reed: Travel accomodations. Not will be unable to play for at least a son. l get to see players that I've really. Ever since I was 13 years old, couple of games maybe 3 or 4 so a heard about and watched play, so its I've been above average height team voluntarily places him on a easier motivation for me because of which is 6"5 so I've learned to live 5-games disabled list, which means that aspect. No-I'm always up to and grow up in an "average sized" he sits our for five games. At that par for a game. world. For example, in the hotels, I time, they reevaluate his physical SOME SELDOM ASKED try to get the king-size beds. If I condition and if he's ready to play, QUESTIONS can't, well I take a double and make then they· U put him back on the ac­ ROUTES: What about your diet? Do the best of it! tive list. Yes, they're paid in full for you have a "basketball" diet? What Jackson: Ha! Ha! Not really! the duration. is your regular diet? Day of the game Haywood: As far as the buses are Reed: IRL is when a player is physi­ diet? Favorite foods? concerned, we do have to stretch our cally unable to play and after being JACKSON: l'm a vegetarian by legs out over a few seats. Normally, examined by a doctor who deter­ choice. Basketball has led me to be­ in this society everything is built for mines that he is not able to play for a lieve that it's a violent sport and ac­ the average size person so therefore period of time, the player must be cording to that, l have to eat chicken you learn to adjust and adapt your­ out for at least 5 or more games. But and fish during the basketball sea­ self to whatever the situation is. The the " clause" (the player's contract son . I try to stay away from " mus­ beds? (smile) Sometimes they' re clause) states that he still is a parr of cle" meats basically and eat chicken smaller than twins! your team . The player gets paid his or fish maybe two or three times a full salary. Actually, that doesn't week for one of my meals. My wife have anything to do with salary be­ is a vegetarian cook so normally at cause his contractual agreement is home I'll have a vegetarian meal. On that, for example, a player can be cut the road, because it's so difficult to from your roster and is guaranteed find a consistent vegetarian diet his contract which means that he has where you have the mixture of nuts, to be paid for the year, but he's cut. beans, grains that will give you the A player on the IRL means that a protein balance that you need, I usu­ player has been injured playing ball. ally go towards fish or chicken. He still gets his normal salary and Haywood: My regular diet is a veg­ the team may have to pick up etarian one. I've been a vegetarian another player. Sometimes a team for almost two years and I'm going does pick up another player, some­ to stick with it. times they don't. It all depends. Gondo: During the season, I try to ROUTES: Are there ever times cut out all of the sweets that I possi­ when you are not "up" for the bly can. Sometimes it's hard because game? after a game they have " pop" soda Haywood: Of course there are times and beer in the locker room and you when you feel down, but as far as don't want to drink too much pop playing you always feel that you because it 's sweet and beer has lots have to play. I mean this is your job, of calories. I'm not the type of this is your livelihood so its just a player that likes to drink beer during matter of getting mentally tuned up the season because if I drink one, I'll and being ready to do what is neces­ want another and another and so on. sary. I get myself " up" by listening The day of the game, about four to some music, some "Miles" or hours before, I'll have a steak, salad , some "Trane" to sort of relax my potato, or maybe waffles-foods Glen Gondrezick

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Enterwinment, January 1978 33 Gonda: 1, myself don' t have any last hotel we were in was in Buffalo support outside of the "Ys" and my trouble but I've heard guys like Lon­ and they had a real nice disco and we activities with the "Ys" have been nie and Bob complain about the beds went there after the game. Some­ fruitful. I've enjoyed it not only in in Seattle that were too short. Other times I'll go to the movies or read a basketball but in hiking and other than that . .. Usually everything is book or watch television of just lay outdoor activities. done in first class, the buses have around the room. That's about it. Haywood: Yes. I've sponsored about plenty of room, we usually stay in Real exciting, huh? 500 kids in Harlem and in the Bronx the best hotels, it 's really a first class ROUTES: Are you involved in any this past summer in a basketball operation and they make sure we programs relating to the community? clinic which is called " an awareness don't have too many problems with Reed: I do a lot of things. I'm in­ camp." We used basketball as a tool accommodations. volved in a basketball league which for attraction, but mainly we were ROUTES: Do you have "hang out" is in Harlem. They're trying to now trying to teach children, and young spots in the various major cities get a building in Harlem and build a adults awareness of themselves, where you play such as reataurants, gym for kids to play basketball. their community, their parents and discos, Night Clubs? Chicago, Bos­ Jackson: I've been active in various relationships. I enjoy doing work in ton, Portland, San Francisco, etc.? things in the past in New York City. the community. Jackson: I like cities. I enjoy most of Basically in YMCA's. I've been the major cities in the country with working with them separately for the ROUTES enjoyed having this inter­ the exception of some of the mid­ last five or six years, there have been view with the New York Knicks. We western cities that are falling apart in occasions where I'll be contacted by hope you did too. This new form of the middle. Detroit, Cleveland, Buf­ a community group and we'IJ get out sports reporting revealed new in­ falo , the Great Lakes Cities are and spend some time in the commun­ sights and data for us. We plan to re­ sometimes depressing, but during ity talking to their youth groups. I turn to this form pretty soon. We the daytime, I like to go to the public don' t have a specific cause that I hope you will follow us. ~ libraries, museums, the public art Marlene C. Chavis shows, art galleries and relax. I'm learning the arts and finding appreci­ ation. As far as relaxing following a game, normally because we eat at 2 p.m. for a 7:30 or 8 p.m. game, the priority is going out to get something to eat so you don't go to bed on a full stomach. That's my first priority. Normally, since I' ve been in diffe­ rent towns for ten years, I've ac­ cumulated various friends who at­ tend the games. I will get in touch with them, we go out to eat, have a visit and l come back-usually watch the Tom Snyder Show and fall asleep. Haywood: After each game, it takes me about 3 to 4 hours to wind down, so if I'm in Chicago, I try to get down to the "London House" and listen to some jazz. If I'm in Boston, I get to the "Workshop," and so on. In all of the cities I have spots where I can go and get some live music. I love live music! Gonda: Since we do travel by bus, when we get to the hotel if you want to go somewhere else, you have to take a cab. Most places we've been to there' s not too much to do so I usually stay in the hotel. Like the Spencer Haywood

34 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 steam, icepool, men and women, $350 BASKETBALL SQUASH per year, nonrenewable, $500 for two years. nonrenewable, $650 for two N.Y. Knlcks Played at YMCA's. years renewable every year after two Madison Square Garden ($12, 10, Manhattan: years for $50. 8.50, 6) Westside " Y" , 63rd and B'way January (787-4400} Jack Lalanne Health Spa 1-Cieveland 7:30p.m. $195 Adult Membership (in order to 45 East 55th St. (14 other locations} 3-Los Angeles 7:30p.m. play) $3 for six lessons 4 times a year. Exercise machines, whirlpool, sauna, 24-Golden State 7:30p.m. steam, half-hour dasses-calis· 7:30p.m. 26-Kansas City Flushing: thenics, yoga, karate, 7 days, hours 8:00p.m . 28-Ctticago 138-46 Northern Blvd. (359-7100} vary, $299 a year, renewable at $120 31-Denver 7:30p.m. for next year. For men only. Must join Business Men's All home games broadcasted over Club, $275 per year. Available 6 days McBurney YMCA WNEW 1130 A.M . per week. No lessons available. 215 Wesl23rd St. 243-1982 N.Y. Jets Brooklyn: Rutgers Gym, Piscataway, N.J . ($10, Prospect Park Bayridge " Y", 9th St. and Gym. 48 ft. pool. running track . sau­ 8, 6) 6th Ave. (768·7100} na. exercise room, handball. paddle­ ball, yoga. karate. January Men only. Must join Business Men's 4- Phoenix 8:05p.m . Club, $175 per year. 6-San Antonio 8:05p.m. 135th Street YMCA a-Washington 1:45p.m. Between 7th Ave. and Lenox Ave. 11-Golden State 8:05p.m. TRACK & FIELD Gymnastics. karate . calisthenics. etc . 14- Philadelphia 8:05p.m. 18-Portland 8:05p.m. 20-Seattle 8:05p.m. Le Mana Track Club Westside YMCA 22Kansas City 1:45p.m. an organization where academics and athletics parallel each other. Greg 5 West 63rd St. Perry, Director-Coach. 787-4400 Headquarters: 3230 Gunther Ave., Steam room. two swimming pools. in­ ICE HOCKEY Bronx, N.Y. door track, full gym. weightlifting, Training: Van Cortlandt Park, Manhat· handball. squash. paddleball . rac­ N.Y .lslanders tan, N.Y. quetball. Nassau Coliseum ($11. 9, 7: Student Competing: The Almory, 168th St. & discount $7.4) Broadway, Manhattan, N.Y. January Be a spectator or join the club, train and 3-Vancouver 8:05p.m. participate. 7-Cieveland 8:05p.m. tO-Colorado 8:05p.m. 21- Philadelphia 8:05p.m. 26-Toronto 8:05p.m. ICE SKATING 28-NY Rangers 8:05p.m. Sky Rink- Indoor N.Y. Ranver• 450 West33rd St., N.Y. Madison Square Garden ($8.50, 6) 695·6555 January Opening November 5, 7 days and 9- Pittsburgh 7:35p.m. nights per week. 25-Toronto 7:35p.m. 29-Los Angeles 7:35p.m. Lasker Rink Entrance on 1 10th St. & Lenox Ave., in All home games broadcasted over Central Park. Opening Nov. 19. WNEW 1130A.M . Wollman Rink WOR TV SPORTS SCHEDULE Entrance on E. 64th St. & 5th Ave., in January Central Park. Opening Nov. 19. 4-Rangers at Minnesota 8:30p.m. 5-NIIIs at Cleveland 8:00p.m. LEISURE TIME SPAS 6-Knicl

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 35 DINING

Pampering Your Palates DISCO SCENE Randy Muller Photo by Bruce Edwards ance halls have always been an At that time, people were ready to important part of the American express themselves in a totally differ­ Dway of life. Since the initial ent way. After al.l of our troubles­ landing of the first slave ship on the the war, flag burning and demonstra­ shores of Jamestown, Virginia in tions, people were ready to get into 1619, both the settlers and their some old time fun again.'' slaves have danced. Muller also states that, "although The dances in America have discotheques are relatively new , the changed as rapidly as the attitudes of dance craze is not. The disco era is vention. '' American society. The fox-trot, really the 1920's in the 1970's. If you Many people feel that the disco !indy-hop and Charleston, for exam­ really examine it, you'll see that even boom is dying out. However, huge ple, have become synonymous with the big band dance sound is coming profit margins in discotheques and certain eras in American history. We back in groups like MFSB, Salsoul other related industries suggest that are currently in the midst of a dance Orchestra and Fania All-Stars. It's the current " disco era" may be craze that one day may be synony­ just history repeating itself. '' around for a long, long tim e. ~ mous with the post-Vietnam War Even in the dance craze of the days. We are now in the "disco era." 1920's, however, the entire nation Discotheques are basically mod­ was not as preoccupied with dancing em day dance halls. Between 1973 as it presently is. In the 1920's, ball­ and 1977 , discos were one of the room dancing was basically an urban most rapidly expanding businesses in social event. However, in this mad­ the country. Not only were they cap disco era, everyone from politi­ growing in quantity, they were grow­ cians to farmers in mid-America are ing in quality as well. At present, a doing the hustl e. chic " membership only" disco­ Within the past five years, discos theque is one of the soundest business have become the norm for America's investments to be made. Why? Be­ young and old. What our parents use cause suddenly all of America is to do at home for free, now we pay as dancing again. much as $25 a head to do in discos. In order to get some expert in­ The more you spend, the more you sight into the disco boom of the get. Spots like Regine's, Studio 54 1970's I spoke to Randy Muller who and Starship Discovery I offer every­ is the composer, arranger, pianist and thing from "cool-out rooms" with leader of the phenomenally success­ closed-circuit television to huge ful Brass Construction. Coming out dance floors with disc jockies en­ of obscurity, Muller has guided his cased in smoke enshrouded glass disco-oriented group to two platinum ''space bubbles.'' albums. (Their third album, Brass Discotheques will not disappear Construction IlL is also expected to according to Muller. He states, " It's reach the platinum level.) Because of economics. Discos have brought the his undeniable ability to make people record industry alive again. The hi-fi dance, Muller has been dubbed ''The industry is starting to boom and there King of the Discos." are all sorts of disco accoutrements: Muller states that discos as we disco shoes, disco clothes, disco know of them ''came of age in 1973 glasses, di sco bells, etc. Now we as a result of the post-war syndrome. even have the Bi II board Disco Con-

36 ROUTES, A Guide ro Black Entertainment, January 1978 Esther Eng Pub Theatrical Lobster Tank Hurrah's Restaurants 18Pell St. Broadway at 51st St. Seafood House 36 W. 62nd St. L-Mon.-Sat., American cuisine. 134-30 Northern Blvd. Casual, Membership 11 :30-3 p.m. 581·7700 Great lobster, steak $150 yearly; $5 MANHATTAN D-3-12 a.m., $3-$9 too, cozy atmosphere. members, $7 guests AE, BA, DC, CB, MC Rene Pujol 359-9220 $25 non-members. A La Forchette 732-0175 321 w. 51st St. Age: 20 plus. 342 W. 46th St. Southern French Venezia 586-2636 Outstanding Feathers Restaurant cuisine. Quiet and 41-19 Kissena Blvd. French Cuisine. 24 Fifth Ave./9th St. atmospheric . Fine Italian food Ibis "L·$4.00-$9.00 (In the Fifth Ave. Hotel) L·$6.50·$7.50 FL8-7751 151 E. 50th St. "0-$6.00-$1 0.00 Sidewalk cafe and D·$9.50-$12.00 Jackets, Age: 25 plus, Cash Only gas lighting. AE, BA VIllage Door Piano Bar daily 5-Bpm 245-9744 673-0750 246-3023/24 7-9540 163-07 Baisley Blvd. Live Band 9pm-4am, Fair Chinese cuisine, Horn of Plenty Closed Sun., Cabaret Brasserie Sea Fare of but live entertainment Shows 9:45pm & 100 East 53rd St. 91 Charles St. the Aegean every night. Lives up to its name, I 2:45am, Cover $4.50, Open 24 hours 25W. 56th St. AR6-9616/525-9298 No cover Mon.-Thurs. B-10 p .m.-6 a.m. Southern food Exceptional seafood specialties. at Dinner. L-Mon.-Sat., 11 :30 L-$8.00 and up Dinner Only­ a.m.-5 p.m., a Ia D-$7.00·$20.00 BROOKLYN $8.50-$15.50 lpanema carte from $3.75 AE, CB, DC, MC AE, BA, MC 240 w. 52nd St. D-a Ia carte from $4.75 581 -0540 casa Storica 242-0636 Casual, Age: 21 plus, AE, BA, CB, DC, MC 156 Park Pl. Tues.: Live band, 751-4840 Hwa Yuan Teachers Unusually Minimum varies. Szechuan Inn 2249 B'way bet. 81st atmospheric, line food, 765-8025 Brett's 40 E. B'way and 82nd St. variable menu 304 E. 78th St. Le Cocu Informal dining but DC,MC, AE Dinner only­ atmospheric, cool, 152 E. 55th St. excellent beef and 787-3500 $7.00-$8.50 calm service Casual, Age: 21 plus, scallions and moo goo 636-9617 D-$6.00-$10.00 Disco: Fri., Sat. only, gai pan dishes. The Cellar 628-3725 Other nights: Assorted 966-5534/5535 70 W . 95th St. at McDonald's Columbus Ave. Dining Room entertainment, Broady's 866-1200 327 Stuyvesant Ave. Minimum varies. 798 Columbus Ave. Jack's Nest 371-1559 310 Third Ave. The Cockeyed Clams One of Brooklyn's American and 1678 Third Ave./94 St. oldest and best for line Traditional soul food Leviticus Southern cuisine. Live Seafood fare, nautical Southern food. entertainment nightly 260-7110 45W. 33rd St. decor. Suggest calling 574-3728 D-$4.25-$11 .00 Jackets, Age: 25, The Jamaican for reservations. Sunday brunch gents; 23, ladies. 432 Sixth Ave. D-$4.00-$7.00 only-$2.50-$4. 95 Disco: Fri., Sat. Thurs. Jamaican food Cash only. Discos MC, DC, BA, CB Live entertainment. specialties; also 831-4121 850-4400 MANHATTAN Min.: $5-$7 Wed., Fri. seafood dishes. 564-0408 Dinner Only The Only Child Capriccio 226 W. 79th St. Adams Apple 982-3260 1117 First Ave./62 St. Mr. Laffs 11 W. 56thSt. Good Southern food Excellent French & Casual, dance lis: 1189 First Ave. La Famllle 874-8577 Italian menu, tres Singles downstairs. Casual, Age: 25 plus, 2017 Fifth Ave. chic crowd. couples upstairs, Fri., Sat. $5 Min. Long established soul Top of the Park L-$4.50-$9.00 Minimum varies ($6- 535-6423 food eaterie W . 60atCPW 0-$5.00-$11 .00 $12). Nightly. New York, New York LE4-0090 (Atop the Gull and ··AE. DC, MC 371 -8650 33 W. 52nd St. Western Building) 757-7795 Age: 18 plus, Open Le Chanteclair Spectacular view, Casa Blanca 1 10pm-4am except on continental service, 253 W . 73rd St. Cheshire Cheese Restaurant Sundays. international menu. Casual, Jackets, Age: 319 W. 51st St. 18 E. 49th St. 245-2400 D-$9.50-$14.95 25 plus, Disco: Thurs. English cuisine, French-American AE , DC, BA, CB, MC Latin: Fri., Sat. Othello's delicious cheese soup cuisine. Luncheon, dinner, cocktails. 333-3800 Minimum varies. 500 Eighth Ave. and sliced steak-an 799-3770 Jackets, Age: 25 355-8998 Vincent's excellent choice. gents; 23 ladies, Fri., 14 Pearl St. L-$5.50-$7.00 Casa Blanca II Sat. $5 Min. Marvin's Garden DC, MC, AE D-$8.50-$10.00 1674 Broadway Pegasus 765-0616 2274 B'way bet. 81st BQ9-0367 and82nd St. Jackets pref., $6 min., 230 Second Ave. Disco: Mon., Thurs., Jackets, Age: 25 AE, MC W.P.A. Cleo's Latin: Tues., Fri., and gents, 23 ladies. 799-0578 152 Spring St. 1 Lincoln Plaza Sat. Age: 21. 535-8004 Anterican cuisine. Outstanding 30's 586-2166 724-8230 Mikell's decor, reservations Reflections 760 Columbus Ave. 226-3444 Ce Soir 40 E. 58th St. 688-3365 Chez Cardinale 864-8832 59 Murray St. QUEENS Reglnes 347 W. 46th St. Private-Membership Monk's Inn 502 Park Ave. French & Italian dishes required. 35 W. 64th St. Gents: Jackets & Tie; L-$5.00-$7.00 carmichael's 962-1153 French & Italian Ladies: Evening Attire, D-$6.0Q-$9.00 117-08 N.Y. Blvd. cuisine. Decor like the Age: 18 plus, Disco AE, BA, DC, MC Good home cookin' Copacabana Interior of a daily 10:30pm-4am, 245-9732 monastery-waiters especially salmon 10 E. 60th St. croquette breakfast Jackets, Age: 21, Closed on Sun. attired in monk's robes 826-0990 Elephant & Castle 874-2710 and biscuits. Disco: Fri., Sat. 10pm- 68 Greenwich Ave. 723-6908 4am, Closed Mon. Studio 54 great omelets and Once Upon A Stove La Cueva 755-6010 245 W . 54th St. quiche. Exceptional 325 Third Ave./24 St. 104-21 Queens Blvd. Hippopotamus Membership only, desserts also. Antiques, decor Forest Hills 405 E. 62nd St. Definite best attire, A Ia carte­ exciting-abounding in Spanish-American Jackets and Ties, $12 Plush atmosphere, $2.0Q-$6.00 surprises. Continental cuisine. Dinner only. minimum, 10pm-4am. Disco: Tues.-Sun. from AE, BA, CB, DC cuisine. Free parking. Daily. Reservations. 11pm-3am 243-1400 683-()()44 275-9595 486-1566 489-7667 'L- Lunch D Dinner .. DC-Diners Club AE-American Express CB-Carte Blanch MC-Master Charge BA-BankAmencard ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 37 TRAVEL

Routes-South Atlanta, Georgia

Photos by Sturge Smith he city has many names and the city to attend school and loved descriptions . . . . " Hub of the city so much that they never left. Tthe South," " New York, Atlanta offers every facet of life South," "The City Too Busy to imaginable on an exciting scale, and Hate," "The World's Next Greatest this article is designed to acquaint City,'' and the list goes on, with all you with its many places and spaces. phrases and words appropriately de­ scribing the bustling and bright city of Atlanta, Georgia. Many Black At­ Excellent Edibles lantans refer to their home as Paschal's Restaurant on Martin "L.A." or " Lovely Atlanta. " Luther King, Jr. Drive has become Lovely it is . . . . modern concrete an Atlanta tradition and is the city's and reflecting glass skyscrapers dot best known Black-owned restaurant. the city's skyline, while mile after For great food and accommodations stop at For crispy fried chicken that sends mile of lush foliage softly frames the Paschal's Motor Hotel. you home raving and fres h cooked ..... architectural marvels of the ci ty . vegetables, all at a reasonable price, Approximately fifty-four percent this is the place. Once the meeting of Atlanta's population is Black. The place of leaders of the civil rights city recentJy elected its first Black movement, the restaurant still draws mayor, Maynard Jackson. to his a sizable number of both tourists and second four-year term. Blacks also natives. hold a large number of seats on the OPEN: 7 :30 a .m .-11 :00 p. m. , City Council, and in the Georgia Sunday- Saturday. AE, CB, DC, State Legislature, both as senators MC, V and as district representatives. Additionally, the Commissioner of Leila's offers little in the way of Public Safety for the city is a Black extravagant decor or fancy menus. man, Reginald Eaves. Political clout What this tiny and cozy restaurant gives most Black Atlantans a greater does offer is true southern hospitality sense of pride and accomplishment and some of the best "down home" Mimi's Restaurant, in the Omni Complex, in the molding of their city. cooking to be found in Atlanta. Lei­ overlooks the ice skating rink . Atlanta is known also as a great la's is the kind of place where you Mimi's, located in the Omni In­ center for higher learning among forget the confines of proper ternational Complex, is a " must Blacks. The Atlanta Univer sity etiquette and just get down to see" bar and restaurant for visitors. Center is the largest consortium of "greasin' ." Try her fried fish served Atlanta's beautiful people enjoy the Black colleges in the nation. Atlanta with Huffy hush puppies. The distinctive decor here created by lush University. Clark College, More­ vegetables are superb, seasoned just foliage and tree trunks. Try their house College, Morris Brown Col­ right for all appetites. The restaurant Screwdrivers, made w ith fresh lege, the Interde nominational is located at 1017 Fair Street, S.W., squeezed orange juice. Come in for Theological Center, and Spelman near the Atlanta University Center cocktails, or a game of backgam­ College are the six colleges which schools. mon, or dine after making selections comprise the Center. A large number OPEN: 8:00 a. m.-8:30 p.m., from a superb continental menu. of Atlanta's current Black popula­ Monday- Saturday. No checks or OPEN: II :30 a. m.-3:00 a.m., tion consists of persons who came to credit cards. Sunday- Saturday. AE, DC, MC, V

38 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Emertainment, January 1978 The Mansion is appropriately friends at one of two bars located at cently performed here. A light veg­ named. Located near downtown At­ Cisco's, or take it easy in their up­ etarian menu is offered, featuring lanta in an eighty-nine year old stairs lounge area. Flashing slides soups, cheese and fruit trays, and Victorian mansion, the interior of and backgammon keep you enter­ crepes. The best in the local jazz this unique eaterie speaks of the old tained if dancing isn't enough. sound, a group called Life Force, South. There are several dining areas DRESS CODE. OPEN: 5:00p.m.- can often be found here. wi thin The Mansion, including an 3:00 a .m., Monday-Saturday AE, OPEN: 9:00 p .m.-3:30 a.m., upstairs grill and a patio. Beef, mut­ MC, V Monday- Saturday. AE, MC, V ton, and veal are among selections With all the flavor of ancient Wild Cherry's on Campbellton on the moderately priced menu. Marrocco, the Casbah offers inti­ Road offers top-name performers in OPEN: 11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m., macy and super sound. Located in both the jazz and rock world. Lonnie Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m .-11:00 the Buckhead area of the city, the Liston Smith recently paid a visit p.m., Sunday. AE, CB, DC, MC, V disco showcases well-dressed Atlan­ here, as well as Billy Paul and Billy For late, late dining, stop at tans at their best. Lots of lounging Eckstine. Gregory's on .West Peachtree Street. space for talking and even more floor OPEN: 9:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m., Their not-so-standard breakfast is space for dancing. Monday- Saturday. available during omelet hours, II :30 DRESS CODE. OPEN: 5:00p.m.- Contemporary jazz is the feature p.m.-3:00 a.m. Choose from a 3:00 a.m., Monday-Saturday AE, at E.J.'s on Andrews Drive, north­ number of international dishes in this CB, DC, MC,V east. The decor uses stone, cypress cafe-like setting. At the Pharr Road Library in and brick in a stunning combination, OPEN: 4:30 p.m.-3:00 a.m., northeast Atlanta, one rarely has a which adds much to your listening Sunday-Saturday. AE, MC, V chance to look at the many bound pleasure. Dinner and midnight Farther away from the downtown selections decorating this popular breakfast are available. area, but well worth the drive is disco. Enter and receive a "library OPEN: 6:00 p.m.-2:30 a . m., card," which is good for free admis­ Max', also located in the Omni Sunday-Saturday. AE, CB, DC, sion after a certain number of visits. International Complex with its chic MC, V You ' II be tempted to ft ip through one During weekends check out the western decor, is the little brother to of the books (which can be checked Mimi's. Happy hour at Max' is The Capri-formerly a movie theater, out, by the way). But more than thing to do from 5 until 7 Monday now a concert hall. Artists of such likely you won ' t make it past the through Friday. Standard surf and caliber as Gato Barbieri and Taj crowded dance floor. turf fare, with live music nightly. Mahal have been recently featured. DRESS CODE. OPEN: 5:00p.m.- OPEN: II :30 a.m.-3:00 a.m., Show times are usually at 8:00p.m. 3:00 a.m., Monday-Friday, 8:00 Monday-Saturday, Noon-3:00 and 10:00 p.m. The Capri is at the p.m.-3:00a.m., Saturday AE, MC, a.m., Sunday. AE, DC, MC, V intersection of Roswell and v Peachtree Roads. Show tickets are Tango's, another late eaterie. On Not far from the Library and ;tlso sold at Tic-X-Press Offices around Peachtree Road, Tango's offers con­ on Pharr Road, you 'II find the Fox the city and at the door prior to show tinental cuisine which you select Hunt, featuring a long padded bar time. Tic-X-Press is similar to New from a menu placed on the back of a with luxuriously padded bar stools York's Ticketron. record album. Especially inviting is and lots of greenery everywhere. If reggae and calypso are your their coffee menu, listing fifteen dif­ There are two dance floors and, for style, head underground . ... Un­ ferent and delicious ways to enjoy those who don't boogie, there are derground Atlanta, that is . Once the coffee in this lush, stainless steel­ pinball machines. Re lax in the hub of activity of the city in the late and-glass setting. balcony-like lounge area which is nineteenth century, the area is now OPEN: 4:30 p.m.-3:00 a.m., reached via a winding staircase. an exciting attraction with all kinds Monday- Saturday, 6:00 p.m.- 3:00 OPEN: 5:00 p.m.-2:00 a . m., of restaurants, clubs, and gift shops. a.m., Sunday. AE, MC, V Monday- Thursday, 5:00 p.m.-3:00 Club Caribbe gives you the a.m., Friday, 9:00 p.m.-3:00a.m., rhythmic sounds of "de i-lands." Its BOOGIE NIGHTS Saturday AE, MC, V current muSICians are native Jamaicans. Swing here nightly, ex­ Cisco's, located in southwest At­ Night Sounds cept Sunday until 3:00a.m. lanta, has received national acclaim Dante's Down the Hatch is also as one of the city's liveliest discos. The city's best jazz can be found an Underground nite-spot, featuring Here you can dance to the pulsing at the Midtown Jazz Club on a variety of fondues and wines and beat of "Brick" and other disco ar­ Virginia Avenue in northeast At­ contemporary jazz. Enjoy easy tists, and on many occasions be en­ lanta. Notables such as Horace sounds here until 3:00a.m. AE, CB, tertained by live music. Meet your Silver and McCoy Tyner have re- DC, MC, V

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 39 the city's most delightful restau­ NHL, the Flames play at 8:00 p.m. Sleep-Overs rants. Rates for the hotel's tastefully most successful new franchise in the Highly recommended is the decorated rooms begin at $36(S). Check local dailies for game Hyatt Regency Hotel-flagship of Call 404/659-0000. schedules. the Hyatt Regency chain. Designed If business or pleasure takes you The city's heartiest sports fans by John Portman and located in the to the Atlanta University Center, are Falcon boosters. Most home Peachtree Center business district, then you should stay at Paschal's games at Atlanta-Fulton County this internationally acclaimed hotel Motor Hotel, owned by the same Stadium are sell-outs during football features four restaurants and an ex­ two brothers who began their opera­ season. Shuttle bus service from citing cabaret. Rates begin at tion with a small cafe which is now major hotels is always available dur­ $32(S). Call404/577-1234. one of Atlanta's most popular Black ing major sporting events at the A block away is the stunning owned restaurants as previously Stadium. Peachtree Plaza Hotel. This mir­ mentioned. Free parking and a During the baseball season, rored glass cylinder is most distinc­ swimming pool are available, while should you be in Atlanta, go out and tive on the Atlanta skyline and is the there's music nightly in the La Car­ lend your support to the Atlanta world's tallest hotel. Dine seventy rose! Lounge. Rates begin at $18(S). Braves, who also play at Atlanta­ stories high at the Sun Dial restau­ For reservations call 404/577-3150. Fulton County Stadium. In recent rant which revolves to allow you to years the Braves management has enjoy the view of Atlanta to the ful­ Sportin' Life come up with all types of promotions lest. Have cocktails on the islands, for fans' enjoyment-beer night, bat located in the hotel's half-acre lake day, wet t-shirt contests, fireworks, All the world loves a winner and and the like. in the middle of the lobby. Some Atlantans are no exception. That is special weekend rates are occasion­ Most hotels have tennis courts why you find staunch sports en­ and swimming pools. Tennis has ally offered. Rates begin at $34(s). thusiasts in this town, all pushing for For information, call 404/659-1400. been a popular sport here even be­ their professional sports teams. The fore the great surge of interest in re­ The Atlanta Hilton, the south­ Hawks, once NBA western division cent years. Courts are also available east's largest hotel, attracts as many leaders, is the basketball team. Local at Piedmont Park (which has night Atlantans as out of town visitors. newspapers give you their schedule. courts as well) and at the Washington The hotel's four restaurants, two Game time is usually 8:00 p.m. at Park Tennis Center. bars and disco on its top floor have a the Omni (an arena which is still At any given time of the year, great deal to do with its drawing another part of the vast Omni Inter­ Atlantans enjoy racing, golf classics power. Situated near Peachtree national Complex). and tennis tournaments. More in­ Street on Courtland, the Hilton has The fast-paced Flames , the ice­ formation on such events can be ob­ its own international shopping gal­ hockey team, keep their loyal fol­ tained from the Atlanta Chamber of lery right in the lobby. Some special lowers packed into the Omni. The Commerce, Atlanta, GA 30303. weekend rates are sometimes avail­ able. Rates normally begin at $29(s). Call 404/659-2000. Plush is the only word to de­ scribe the Omni International Hotel, part of the Omni International Complex. Located near the heart of the business district, the hotel retains a sense of dignity and aplomb in the midst of dizzying activity. Accom­ modations here are most desirable because within close proximity are shops which carry items from around the world, designer boutiques like Christy Brothers Furriers, Pucci, + Hermes, and Lanvin, six movie theaters and even an ice skating rink. All of these are available within the Omni International Complex. There are also book shops, fruit shops, Don Smith serenades while Lonnie Liston Smith and the Cosmic Echoes enrapture an audi­ banks, beauty shops, and some of ence at Wild Cherry's, a music spot on Campbellton Road.

40 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainmelll, January 1978 tailed are the many, many free cul­ For Kids " Lovely Atlanta'' and the dessert is (Three to Ninety-Three) tural activities that take place in this the happiness and satisfaction you' ll busy city. feel when you've had your fill and One of the country's most popu­ In other words, this article is are on your way back home. lar amusement parks is Six Flags meant only as an appetizer. The Come back home .... come to Over Georgia, where you will find main course or entree is your visit to At l anta.~ what was once billed as the world's longest roller coaster-the Great Mini-Guide American Scream Machine. Lose Getting There: Airlines-Delt a, Eastern, National, Piedmom, your stomach on the Great Gasp, a Southern. TWA and United serve Atlanta. Most 225-foot parachute jump. The Park ha ve ticket offices in the downtown area. Rail-The Southern Crescent runs between At­ is open on a part-time basis during lanta and Washington, D.C. Amtrak does not the spring and fall , and al l day until serve the city. 10 p.m. during the summer. One Auto-From the north, Interstates 75 or 85 South admission fee assures you of as bring you into the center of the city. as does Inter­ state 20 from the west. many shows and rides as you can Limo Service: Available from the airport. Stops made at all handle. major hotels in downtown area-$3.50. The largest exposed piece of Taxi: From airport to city, approximately $8.00. natural granite in the world is known Other Transportation: MARTA, the city"s bus system. costs only . 15¢ as Stone Mountain, located east of Shuttle busses run a '·downtown loop"' be- tween major hotels and downtown business di strict. the city and accessible via the Car rentals available at or ncar most major hotels . expressway. A park has been de­ Average Temperature: 40 '~ in winter, 75° in the summer veloped around Stone Mountain. in­ Extra~ : Bring your raincoat. Showers are often unan­ cluding a tram ride to its top. Chil­ nounced in Atlanta. dren particularly like the steam boat bv Kathleen A. Jackson ride around the park. Picnic and ~1s. Jackson ~ho Is a frulancr writer, photographer and vocal Slylist Is Direcror of t\lurnn.at: Aft'airs at Spf'lman Collq,t>. camping facilities are available. A must for the entire family is the birth home and final resting place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Memorial Center and birth home are both on Auburn A venue (a street once the heart of Black busi­ ness in Atlanta) near the downtown area. Visitors are most welcomed at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King once pastored. Church services begin on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. but plan to arrive early s ince services are usually crowded.

Last Words .. Of course the flavor of Atlanta is much too rich to capture on a few printed pages. Eye-boggling shop­ ping malls draw thousands. Stores like Lord & Taylor, Neiman­ A view of the Omni International Hotel, located within the Omni International Complex and looking over the complex's huge skating rink . Marcus, l. Miller, and Sak's all have branches in Atlanta, as wel l as local favorites like Rich's and Davison's. GUADELOUPE Still undescribed are the beautiful A SMILE I N THE SUN homes of Black Atlantans located in FOR COMPLETE VACATION INFORMATION the southwest section of the city. Still unmentioned are the hundreds CALL (212) 687-3717 of parks that dot the city. Still unde- Travelling Tai. Inc. 420 Lexington Ave, Suite 2609 New York, N.Y. 10017

ROUTES, A Guide ro Black Emertainmelll, January 1978 41 DrooJr~ ryl)s ~. 0 fest night experience... Orpheus 1055 Washington Ave. 851-5117 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, January 1978 43 FASHION New Faces in Fashion The Designers' Touch

ou can see it! You can to carefully peruse the wondrously Needless to say, Black people sense it! You can feel it! magnificent photographs of our an­ have always had a flair for fashion Y The s nap! The zest! The cestral dress, we discover the tribe of and, in many ways, we are first in best! There is a new breed of Black the Masi ·' whose basic dress is a creating a new sense of fashion. fashion designers on New York's light cloak, simply draped and hung Think about it! Within the last few fashion scene today whose energy, from the shoulders, perfectly practi­ years, Black people have been urgency and potency have begun to cal and tremendous ly dramatic. largely responsible for incorporating surround u constantly. They have a simple, elegant, and to our indus­ African-derived garments such as certain style, a certain standard, a trialized eyes, eminently fashion­ caftans, capes and t urbans, into sense of breeding that comes through able." In the Democ ratic Re public clothing of standard e legance, in their designs and, their individual of Sudan, the Nuba have, over the addition to such closely related fash­ stamps are getting stronger and centuries. "evolved a very complex. ions as braided hair. 1 might add, stronger, from season to season. highly stylized, and visually stun­ that our skin color is wondrous ly They are young (and old). s harp, ning vocabulary of body painting suited to fashions of all kinds. Not bright, brave, and talented- whose dazzling, but subtle geome­ only is the color of our skin the most ingenious! tries could put many modern artists immediately noticed facet of our ap­ Because there are Black Ameri- to shame .. , In this country, our an­ pearance, but it is also our greatest cans whose tastes are reflected in ev- cestors des igned utilitarian garments asset in terms of fashion. Our hues, erything they touch, there is also the that have become absolute standards ranging from creamy beige to mid­ world of the Black fashion designer. all over the world, and as our society night black, work better with all col­ But alas, their world still remains gained influence, very high stan­ ors of the spectrum than those of any relatively " terra incognita" (an un- dards of taste in fashion were set other race. known country). The. fashion center •·only to become the exclusive prop­ The heritage of Black people's of the world-Fashion Avenue (7th erty of the elite. " But we are gaining fashion is an ever-changing tapestry Ave.)-can probably boast of the momentum. handful of Black fashion des igners ~ who have reached the pinnacle of ,15... s uccess and, although these de-~ signers are highly regarded in the ~ fashion world and we praise them for ~ their achievements, ROUTES Mag- ;_ azine realizes that there are many~ more who deserve recognition. How ] can we deal with this sad phenome- ll.. non? The answer is a s imple one. We must try to avail ourselves of their talents. The struggle of the Black de­ s igner and of the Black community is similar, lack of communication. For the designer, it is lack of expo­ sure and for the consumer, it is lack of information. ROUTES Magazine asks "Why?" Maybe it is because we are so often self-deluded that we have no heritage in terms of fashion and often find ourselves "mirrors" A. Debbie Tippins: The super sporrs jacket everyone wams to own and wear all rhe of others. When we leaf through the time ... As a suit with marching pants and/or skirt ... As a "puller-together·' pages of our history, taking the time with unmatching pieces. It circulates like a sweater! made by Designers' Cottage.

44 ROUTES, A Guide ro Black Emerrainmem, January 1978 of human creativity. This creative- came to New York 17 years ago and but simply beautiful. But beauty as ne s is clearly observed in the improved upon her craft at the Audi- we all know is in the eye of the be­ clothes we wear. Our colors are tore School of Fashion and Design. holder. ROUTES Magazine invites bright and gay, our materials are soft Not only is she a fabulous designer. you to fea t your eyes on these tapes­ and smooth, and the tailoring is ab- but she is also the proprietress of tries of creativity from DE­ solutely elegant. Black designers GLAD RAGS BOUTIQUE in Hoi- SIGNER'S COTTAGE and GLAD create clothes that feel good, clothes li , Queens. (Phone (212) 776- RAGS BOUTIQUE. If we can be that give you a natural high, clothes 5335). their vehicle on the road to their suc­ that excite your ense • clothes that Fa hion-ever-changing, al- ces by promoting and honoring elevatc your spirits, and clothes that ways evolving, constant revolution. them in a positive and (hopefully) are soothing to the touch, while en- And as the world around us seems to profitable manner, we will have veloping you in a heady, contagious spin faster and faster, and the opened their world. In doing so, the glow. You can see it, you can sense courses of our li ves c hum at a some­ Black consumer becomes aware of it, and you can feel it. times blinding rate, simple beauty the ir talent, variety and availability. For the past three years, the becomes of utmost importance. combined talents of Delores Outen Ah-h-h-h. Simple beauty-some­ ROUTES MAGAZINE'S FASHION and Debra Lane have produced fash- thing o many Black people possess. STATEMENT: SUPPORT YOUR ions for men, women and children. Quiet and strong. bright and free, LOCAL BLACK DESIGNER.!i?. Joining forces when they were stu- burning and sen uous, complex­ Marlene C. Chavis dents at The Fashion Institute of l'3 Technology in 1974, Delores and ~ Debra decided to venture out on their ~ own after graduation. The result: ~ DESIGNER'S COTTAGE. The cus- ~ tom-made-to-order fa hion house, ~ located at 1360 Fulton Street in ..the ~s Bedford-Stuyvesant RestoratiOn ~ Center in Brooklyn. Their creations Q.. have been recognized by Women's Wear Daily, Pierre Cardin, and have adorned the physique of Earl "The Pearl'' Monroe of the New York Knicks , Hazel Kilpatrick, from the Kilpatrick Charm School and many others. The late t addition to Designers' Cottage is Mr. George Lewis. who de igns under the professional name of JUST GEORGE. George, designs the ultimate in men's wear exclu­ sively. but has created fashions for entertainer such as Ms. Vivian Reed of " Bubbling Brown Sugar" and others. Note, " JUST GEORGE" is also a dynamite fashion model, re­ cently appearing in a show at The Ruling Class- one of Queens' most sophisticated nightclub-disco­ theque . Another relatively new talent is Margaret Hind of Hollis, Queens, New York, who began her career as "a mere seam tres •· in her native home of Trinidad-Tobago. She has B . George Lewis: The Flight Jump-in (inspire1 by ~he military) seems to share a niversalin• r clll that makes this number umque 111 a world where usually only been de igning portswear to eve­ u . 0'J ning wear for the past 7 years. She those of slim build are accomodared.

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s I scrambled to surface Army camps, performed exhibition through the sea of bodies that fights and won the Legion of Merit c rowded the room and Medal. He was a true patriot and do­ perched myself high on the arm of nated his exhibition money to the my father's favorite chair, my heart government. His generous nature was pounding. Our living room was and charitable attitude often sur­ filled with anticipation. The small passed practicality. radio blared the voice of the Joe was not a millionaire, al­ sportscaster who glibly spoke with a though he did share in three of the cadence that mezmerized everyone eight one million dollar gates. His in the small tenement room. All financial career started at a disadvan­ thoughts were captivated by this tage. From 1919 to 1926, taxes were voice and through it we were trans­ not levied on the incomes of boxers. ported to ringside-a thousand miles For example, Gene Tunney made away. Suddenly, there was a heavy almost $1 ,000.000 just from his sec­ uneasy silence. Then sharply and ond Dempsey fight. Demp ey him­ methodically , like an orchestra being self earned over $2,400,000 in eight led by its maestro, this assemblage title bouts. Interestingly , neither of started its chant-"one, two, them paid income tax . On the other three, . . . " count by count. On the edly she fed her family and trained hand, it took Joe 27 fights to make count of ten, all hell broke loose. them in the ways of the church. $2,722,000. All of this income was "He won!" "He· s still champ!" This Later she married Patrick Brooks heavily taxed by the Federal Gov­ jubilation enveloped the entire and moved to Detroit, Michigan. ernment. block. The streets were alive with Little did Joe know that this would Much of Joe's life outside the people shouting and dancing and be the turning point in his life. ring was plagued by marital prob­ celebrating. Joe Louis had main­ He discarded his school books lems, tax hearings, business failures tained the title of "Heavyweight and violin for boxing gloves. By and unwise investments. But, these Champion of the World ." 1932 he had won the Detroit Golden problems did not prevent him from Thi cene was not an isolated Gloves and later, the National Light becoming an expert in the arena. He incident in St. Louis, but was hap­ Heavyweight Championshp in St. perfected hi craft and did it longer, pening simultaneou ly in Black Louis. more often and better than anyone neighborhoods throughout America. Joe Louis became the Heavy­ else in the fight business. Joe Louis was a hero. He was a win­ weight Champion of the World The ambiance that Joe Louis ner. He triumphed over impossible The rest is history. Joe Louis created in the boxing ring will prob­ odds at a time when America was at held the title continuously from 1937 ably never be duplicated. Modern war, the economy was experiencing to 1949 and defeated six world times and circumstances have sullied a depression and the Black existence champions by knockouts. His record hero worship .... and that's unfor­ was at an all time low. He became a is unequalled to this day. When he tunate. We need Black heroes that positive symbol of victory. retired from the ring in 1951, Joe we can cherish and extol un­ The champion, however, never had fought 71 bouts . He had won 68 abashedly. Joe Louis' greatest outgrew the honesty and humility of them and 54 were knockouts. victory was solidifying the Black that obviously came from his humble Joe Louis' ability got universal populous into a single suspended beginnings. Joe was born on May acclaim when he knocked out the heartbeat while waiting for the 13, 1914 to Monroe and Lily Barrow pride of Nazi Germany, Max magic number "10." The count may on a farm near Lafayette, Alabama. Schmeling. The Brown Bomber's be just an echo now, but the an­ When Joe was a small child, his victory was an American blow nouncement that followed is still father died leaving seven children to against the Hitler regime. Joe loud and clear. " The winner and still scratch out their lives on a worn out willingly interrupted hi career to champion, Joe Louis!' ' ~ tenant farm . But, Lilly Barrow was join the Army during World War II. strong of body and will. Singlehand- He was promoted to sergeant, toured Theda Palmer-Head

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