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ur feature story is a stimulati~g Ointerview with the dynamic entertainment trio-Sharon Redd, Ula Hedwig and Charlotte Crossley, formerly of the Harlettes. One night in April, arrangements were made for me to see the trio perform to a standing room only audience. Midway through the act there was little doubt in my mind that the Harlettes were putting on one of the best acts I had ever seen. Our salute to Melba Moore was a Their diversity of material, delivery night to remember. For those of you of songs and stage presence com­ who were present, you may remin­ manded the audience to not only beg isce on pages 24, 25 & 26. For those them back for two encores but of you who were unable to attend, I Sharon, Ula and Charlotte left them hope you will enjoy our pictorial clamoring for more. The next time essay. they're in town, go see them and I King Tut, Disco Roller Skating, think that you too will clamor for Going South for the Summer, Child­ more! ren's Summer Activities, "Fats" In the business of entertainment Waller and a host of music, sports, feature writing, it is essential for the and theatre activities are just pages editors to rely on staff members to away. Enjoy! keep them current on the new and Our next issue will devote many exciting shows and personalities. So of its pages to Jazz in and about the thanks to Ms. Head for turning us New York City area. on to Sharon, Ula and Charlotte, and to Leon MacDonald for making the interview as informative as it is.

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ROUTES FEATURES Ronald Bunn Publisher I Editor 9 Sharon Redd, Ula Hedwig, Charlotte Crossley Agnes 0. Bunn Managing Editor -The Harlettes Leon MacDonald Enia Agbara 15 Summer Activities for Children Leona Hipp Assi stant Editor 18 Poletti's Valerie Norman Earl Augustus Entertaining with Wines John Nanovic Circulation Director 19 Going South for the Summer Jessica Harris Robert Toomer, Jr. 22 Page l Advertising Director 24 Salute to Melba Moore Advertising Sales Stafl 28 The Black Theatre Alliance A. Peter Bailey Connie Divack 29 JAM, Studio Museum & King Tut Delores Wright Leon MacDonald 36 Disco on Wheels Marlene Chavis Niles Peele 40 Soul Alive's Fred & Felicidad Dukes Howard B. Garland Marcia Kilpatrick Subscription Sales Editorial Stafl A. Peter Bailey DEPARTMENTS Theatre Marlene Chavis Page 7 Sports/Fashion 3 Publisher's Page Wayne Edwards 7 Highlights Music Rosalie Gayle 8 Free for All Apple Routes 44 Apple Routes Howard Brock-Garland 41 Book Reviews Med ia 46 ROUTES' Roots Theda Palmer-Head Routes' Roots Leona Hipp Kids LISTINGS Kenneth S. Sweeney Free For All 13 Music Page46 Ag nes 0 . Bunn 17 Kids Dining 21 Dining/Disco Peggy E. Wilson Books 31 Theatre Lena Sherrod 35 Arts Editorial Consultant 39 Sports Writers I Researchers 43 Media Kim Andrews Hyl da Clarke Beverly Lindsay Darryl Minger Wayne Williams Staff Photographers Bruce Edwards Reggie Weeks RAD PUBLISHING, INC. Ronald Bunn President and CEO Agnes 0. Bunn Secretary Robert Toomer, Jr. Treasurer Henry 0 . Coston Director Volume 1, NumberS, © by RAD publishing, Inc. 1978. ROUTES is published monthly at 4310 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, N.Y. 11355. Subscription Office-Box 767, Flushing, N.Y. 11352. Editorial and Circulation Headquarters- Wayne Williams 230 West 41st St., N.Y., N.Y. 10036. Telephone (212) 840-7290. Subscription Rates: In the United States and Pos­ Director sessions $12. per year. Elsewhere $15. Printed in U.S.A. Foreign Subscriptions payable in advance. All Rights Reserved. Cover and contents may not be reproduced in whole or part without prior written permission~ Second class postage paid at New York, N.Y. It's an unmistakable sound. Aretha Frankl in is probably the most distinctive and feelingful singer in all of music. Curtis Mayfield's flair for working with great voices is a signature in itself. 'Almighty Fire"is the second collaboration between Aretha and Curtis. Their music from the film"Sparkle"earned them a gold LP. Now, for the first time, an album that's first and foremost an album from Aretha, produced by Curtis. 'ALMIGHTY FIRE" ON ATLANTIC RECORDS AND TAPES.

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SEE ARETHA AT CARNEGIE HALL, MAY 29 & 30. Bernice Johnson Dance Betty Carter, A very 16 Company, Avery Fisher 25 Fisher Hall. (See Music Hall (See Theatre Listing) Listing)

Boys Choir of Harlem, McCoy Tyner, A very 18 A very Fisher Hall. (See 25 Fisher Hall. (See Music Music Listing) Listing)

Ron Carter Quartet, 2 0 Sweet Basil. (See Music Listing)

WABC-TV presents ''Rolls 2 of Thunder, Hear My Cry." An adaptation of the award-win­ ning novel by Mildred D. Taylor. Three one-hour telecasts (2,3,&4). (See Media Listing)

Sarah Vaughan, Car­ 2 3 negie Hall. (See Music Listing)

Isaac Hayes, Avery Fisher 2 Hall. (See Music Listing) World Invitational Double 3 Dutch Championship. Lin­ coln Center Plaza, 64th Street at Broadway, Fountain Plaza. 12 noon.

Ella Fitzgerald, A very Fisher 4 Hall. (See Music Listing)

Paul Robeson 80th Birth­ Patti LaBelle, Avery Sonny Rollins, Avery 11 day Concert, Avery Fisher 2 3 Fisher Hall. (See 25 Fisher Hall. (See Music Hall. (See Music Listing) Music Listing) Listing)

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment 7 FILMS The Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53rd St., New York City presents a series of video and short film prog­ rams by Canadian Independent Films on June 5th, 5:30p.m. "Railyards"- 4 minutes " Night in the Movies"- 6 minutes ' 'Growing Up in Paradise''- 20minutes "Tales fro the Vienna Woods" BICYCLE RACING 12 minutes June 18 - Father's Day. Harlem ''Minimum Charge, No Cover'' Bicycle Championship, Marcus 26 minutes Garvey Park (Mt. Morris Park) "Sequel in Transfigured Time" The course is around the park 16 minutes from 120th St. to 124th St., Fifth " Breakfast(Table Top Dolly)" and Madison Avenues. Starting 15 minutes time 1 p.m. SHARP! SENEGALESE ART "Tapestries from Senegal" will continue to be displayed thru June 10 at the African-American Institute, 833 United Nations Plaza (47th St. & First Ave.) Weekdays 9-5 p.m., Sat. 11 -5p.m. There is a guided tour each Thursday at 12 noon. ALTERNATIVE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL ARTS " AFRICA-Emergent Artists Tribal Roots & Influences" leries 1 & 2 thru June 17th. Weds. to Sat. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 28 East 4th St., New York City. CULTURAL DIVIDENDS Again, the Manhattan Savings Bank offers more than just bank­ ing: June 2, Gypsy Music by Clas­ sical Composers at the Eastchester Branch, 356 White Plains Rd., 8p.m. June S-9, Second Annual Exhibi­ tion of Cats" will be shown at the New York City office, 385 Madison CARIBBEAN PHOTO Ave., (47th St.) EXHIBITION Jun 13, The Park Lane Branch, The Visual Arts Research and Re­ 3rd Ave. & 86th St., presents MUSIC IN THE PARK source Center Relating to the Carib­ "Manhattan's Own Mainly Mozart Eight concert performances of bean (V ARCRC) have an exhibi­ Concert" at 8 p.m. Rigoletto and II Trovatore will be tion of photographs on images of June 23, A Modern Day Minstrel given in seven New York parks the Caribbean from 1880-1910 at Show, 770 Broadway, New York from June 13 to June 24. For 22 East 54th St., New York City, City (9th St.) 8 p.m. details call 580-9830. 3rd floor. Thru Aug. 18th. MUSIC

Sharon Redd • Ula He e Crossley

"My inner-most feelings, "Ask me, baby, ask me anything. I get so tired of those interviews that only talk about how you got started in the business 'ask me!' " :_Sharon Redd

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment 9 haron Redd and Charlotte tening to records in the late sixties SCrossley are two beautiful and says she listened to everything! brown ladies with some of the best She was especially drawn to the nu­ pipes in the music business. ances and rhythms of Black music. Add the sleek willowly frame This early influence is evident in her of Ula Hedwig and a voice that phrasing and style. Like the other ranges from the purest high tones ladies, Ula also has roots in the thea­ to the gutsiest blue notes, and tre. She made her Broadway debut what you get is some of the fresh­ as a singer-dancer-actress in "Hair,, est and most dynamic music being followed by the production of "God­ created in the New York nightclub spell., circuit. It was these appearances and They were the Harlettes, and tours with Bette Midler that helped first rose to prominence as the the Harlettes sharpen their music and backup singers for pop star Bette performing skills, increase the pub­ Midler, whom they affectionately lic's awareness of them and brought call "Miss M." Their music scope them to the attention of record encompasses songs from the thirties companies. and forties, and more modern Their recent appearance at the rock, country, blues and gospel. popular showcase cabaret, Reno Each of the ladies had consider­ Sweeney's, is the first in a series of able singing and theatrical ex­ promotional engagements that will perience before teaming with Bette take them from coast to coast. The Midler. Sharon Redd sang backup national tour was mounted to pro­ for Barry Manilow, Helen Reddy mote their debut album on CBS and other topflight singers. She records, entitled Sharon Redd•Ula has made numerous television ap­ Hedwig•Charlotte Crossley•Form• pearances as an actress in the U.S. erly of the Harlettes. For nearly three years, she toured During the group's two week run Europe as a solo singer and even at Reno's ROUTES caught their act hosted her own popular TV show and talked with them between per­ in Australia. When she returned in formances. Phones ringing, fans the early seventies, she met and and friends dropping in to rem­ tired of those interviews that only began to work with Bette. inisce, to say hello or to express talk about how you got started in Charlotte Crossley is the come­ their pleasure with the show; con­ the business. "Ask me," she quips. dienne in the group, she has an in­ stant chatter filtering in from the The setting: A tiny, shotgun­ trinsic ability to win your favor. corridor outside the dressing room style dressing room at Reno Swee­ She is one of the original Harlettes, door, people waiting to get in, to ney's. Its decor resembles a cozy with the group for five years. She is see or touch the divas who wrecked attic. tall, shapely and sensuous. A native the place. ROUTES: Who gave the group the of Chicago, Charlotte studied mu­ This kind of climate reveals how name Harlettes. Does the name sic and theatre with a dream of ap­ demanding a career on the stage can have any special meaning? pearing on Broadway. That dream be, a life that has its own reality. CHARLOTTE: As you know, was realized when she was selected But in spite of the frenzy of activity Bette's show was kind of camp, and to appear in "Jesus Christ, Super­ and the interruptions, these ladies we were called the Harlettes, a sort star"in the mid-seventies. handled the situation, alternating of inside joke that camps up the During this time, Charlotte be­ to keep the interview progressing word Harlot. came a popular background singer while another member conducted ROUTES: How much of an in­ on recording dates and radio com­ the other business. fluence did working with Bette have mercial jingles. She soon estab­ Sharon Redd- the intellectual of on the group with your current lished a "rep." Bette Midler heard the group-set the tone for the in­ routine? her and offered her a job as one of terview by responding to questions SHARON: With Bette, we learned the Harlettes. about her inner-most feelings in a the importance of theatre, that is, Ula Hedwig is the quiet member, warm, 'up-front' manner. creating a character that enhances exuding warmth and honesty. She My inner-most feelings? Ask me the music we were singing. In ad­ is of Polish descent. Ula started lis- baby, ask me anything. I get so dition, this helped to sustain a high

10 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Emertainmenl ------, months off to prepare the next al­ Columbia, other record companies bum. We each went off into our were interested but they couldn't own thing-studio singing, straight decide what to do with us. We see acting, things like that. A club ourselves as being able to please just owner who knew us with Bette about any audience. We would called Sharon and asked if we ever like a gold record in all the mar­ appeared as a group when Bette kets-pop, rock, folk, country & was not working. She told him that western, jazz, gospel, what have we had not worked up a solo act. you. He suggested that we do this and appear at his club, since he felt we ROUTES: Have there been any were strong enough to draw an special problems? audience. SHARON: There is the very spe­ ULA: We got together and began cial problem of finding accurate, to play with songs and materials to trustworthy information about the see whether it might work. My business side of music as well as neighbor, Marc Shaiman, a pro­ deciding which offers will take fessional musical coach, agreed to your career in the right direction work out the musical harmonies. and deciding who to trust. Sharon's friend, Andre De Shield, ROUTES: What about the finan­ who played the role of the wizard cial arrangements. Does the group in the broadway musical The Wiz make a lot of money. gave the act some direction. Andre ULA: Well, about money ... declared us "monuments," he gave CHARLOTTE: What money? each of us an attitude that revealed ULA: We each have an allowance different aspects of our personality, of $150 a week straight salary. and the overall makeup of the Transportation, hotels, meals, and group. Sharon's character is saucy, the other expenses of touring are glamorous and seductive. Char­ paid by the record company. lotte's character is flippant, daring, ROUTES: Is that an advance that sensuous, a diva on parade. My has to be paid back out of record character or "monument" is pen­ royalties, or is it an investment by performance level under widely sive, shy and gentle. the record company. varying conditions and locations. SHARON: Andre said, "Be a ULA: These outlays will be re­ Bette emphasized the importance monument baby because everybody covered by the record company be­ of the group to her show and we will copy everything you do. So be fore we make anything from record learned to work together. a monument and make an impres­ royalties. We figure we'll not make ROUTES: Your first solo L.P. was sion. I was watching Soul Train a any real money until we've had two produced by David Rubinson, one few days ago and I saw a couple or three gold records. There are a of the heavies in the business. Isn't of divas with our exact outfits on. lot of names that are not making that rather unusual for a new So that's how receptive the public any money because it took so much group? is to new ideas. of an investment to get them off the ULA: David read a rave review of ULA: Together we tried out, re­ ground. the Harlettes in the SoHo News, worked and discarded lots of ma­ ROUTES: Does the fact that the came to see the group, signed us to terial before settling on the current group is racially mixed help or hurt a production contract, and con­ act. In mounting the show we the group's commercial appeal. vinced Columbia records to be in­ wanted to present many phases of SHARON: It helps, but it just hap­ terested in the group. show business. In addition to sing­ pened that way. Charlotte suc­ ROUTES: When did the group ing, we dance, joke with the ceeded Melissa Manchester; she be­ decide to appear without Bette? audience and employ short mono­ came Bette's first Brown diva. The CHARLOTTE: Last year. After logues and skits. Our act is more concept of being racially mixed is Bette recorded her albums, when than just a nightclub performance the primary reason for the success we sang background, she would go it's theatre, tailored with elements of the group. Ula's image is what on promotional tours, and when that reach out and grab the middle America can relate to. She's they ended, Bette would say that audience. calm and gentle, the typical ''touch she was going to take a couple of SHARON: Before we signed with me in the morning" figure, the kind

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment 11 of picture that many men would go wild over. Charlotte brings to the r group fire, sex, theatre and humor. My experiences contribute - the soul of the church and a sense of stability to the performance. So the group has something to which everyone can relate. ROUTES: Have you had any spe­ cial problems mixing a career with a personal life. I mean, does pur­ suing a career limit your oppor­ tunities for meaningful relation­ ships? SHARON: Well, we do meet a lot of different people. Naturally, some of the men make a play. Some do it because they are genuinely interested, and some for the status. ways said, 'don't sing so loud.' pressing my feelings. The funny thing is, some men are Bette is a very special lady; she ROUTES: Will the group be work­ jealous of the attention we receive. opened many doors for us and ing with Bette in the future? I just broke up with a guy I cared many other people. Barry Manilow CHARLOTTE: No. Bette has a for deeply because of the conflict used to be her musical conductor. new group and we intend to really in schedules. It happened the night ROUTES: Who is the hot tempered try to make it as a solo act. before we opened here at Reno's. personality in the group? ROUTES: Do you think your as­ I was somewhat taken by my ability SHARON: Charlotte is. sociation with a giant record com­ to handle it. On opening night I CHARLOTTE: I get angry and get pany will hurt or help you? Some gave one of the best performances it out of the way. I had a nervous artists complain of being lost in the of my career. I was faced with a breakdown a few years ago, be­ jungle of big names, when trying difficult decision: My career comes cause my husband and I never dis­ to get started. first and personal relationships are cussed any of our problems. I have ULA: If your record IS gettmg au second. I have worked too long and come to realize that it's best for me play, the record company gets on too hard to let my career take a to express my feelings. I find that it. We had a lot of people who knew back seat for the sake of my love this approach gets me into trouble, us before, and they called the radio life. but I don't worry about it. I lived stations and bought the album. That CHARLOITE: My old man was in in a house where I couldn't talk back seems to interest the company. show business when he and I were to my father. Her eyes flashed as she ROUTES: Do you feel that it was seeing each other; and it seemed like focused them on the ceiling, as if worth the effort to get this far? the harder I worked to further my this gesture would aid her in recalling ULA: I definitely do. career, the more he neglected his her past. When I turned eighteen, CHARLOTTE: I like the excitement own. I felt that he was good at what my father told me that I would have and challenge of meeting and work­ he did, and should not have copped to pay him rent or move out. I agreed ing for many different people. In out. Suddenly my career started to to pay him rent but it didn't work our audiences we see young, old, blossom, and tension entered the out. Though I paid him rent, he gay, straight. Black, white, rich relationship; as a result, we are no would get upset because I would stay and poor, and I like that. longer seeing each other. Now things out for three or four days. I told SHARON: I made a decision. This are different. The man that I am him, I am an adult, and I want to is my life, and I thank God there's seeing is more successful than I, and live my own life. For years I lived been enough success to make it all we are in the same business; this re­ under that man's roof, with him seem worthwhile. ~ lationship works. preaching to me that he wasn't going -Leon MacDonald ROUTES: Were there special to allow me to go into show busi­ problems with Bette Midler when ness. I love my father; but when I Leon MacDonald has written stories the group decided to do a solo act? left home to go out on my own, it for children's television, in addition CHARLOTTE: Oh, no. When we felt like I was freeing myself from to numerous articles for national decided to go out on our own, Bette eighteen years of verbal suppression. publications, and the New York State did a lot to help us. (Joking) she al- So that's why I value the idea of ex- Council on the Arts.

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ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment 15 vation and self-pride. The camp is in the Shawangunk Mountains on 640 sprawling acres outside of Pt. Jervis, New York. It offers two very special coed programs: One for Juniors (Girls ages 7-11, Boys ages 8-11) and one for Seniors (ages 12-15) The Junior Program includes a mixture of interests, sports and recreation, creative arts, performing arts, off-site camp­ ing, worship and special events. Junior camp has two periods: -= 1st period is June 29th-July 18th ~ and the 2nd period is July <3 20th-August 2nd. :§ The Senior Program is geared § .. ~ towards development in athle- ~ "'. tics, creative arts, expressive ~ arts, language and communi- ~ cations arts and survival ~ camping. Planting Day 1977 Campers get to meet experts and celebrities in their chosen in­ the spring session, mainly for gar­ ber, with more than a ton of to­ terest areas. Senior camp has only deners with a year or more of ex­ matoes, 8,000 carrots and 29,000 one period, which lasts 18 days perience, will be well under way. radishes. The best part is that the from August 7th-August 24th. This session runs from February children keep all they grow. Imag­ Register now! Contact Minisink thru June 5th. The summer session ine your youngster bringing home Town House, 646 Lenox A venue, begins July 5th, but you should 1,000 radishes! Actually, that's not New York. (212) 368-8400, for register now. Children must be bad considering the fee for both further information. between 9 and 17 years of age. In gardening sessions is just $10. To Camping is a great adventure, addition to planting vegetable seeds register your child please write: especially for youngsters who have on their own plot, the children Children's Garden, Brooklyn Bo­ been confined to the city all year. study various plants, learn to han­ tanic Garden, 1000 Washington dle tools and write labels for mark­ Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11225. ing the rows. The younger children And you thought only trees grew BROOKLYN meet on Tuesday and Thursday in Brooklyn! (i~ mornings. The older youngsters -LeonaHipp BOTANICAL meet Wednesday and Friday mornings. Summer sessions are GARDEN leisurely, since many of the early enrollees are on vacation. MOVING? rooklyn soil was once very The beginner's selection program Balive, producing an abun­ is more defined than the veteran's. We can help! dance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Beginners grow carrots, scallions, Mail to: ROUTES There still is some remaining signs lettuce, cabbages, radishes and a Box 767 Flushing, N.Y. 11352 of the earth's more bountiful days; few others, while the advanced Old Address (if label not available) the Brooklyn Botanical Garden is group plants tomatoes, peppers, Old Name ______one of those signs. The Garden not eggplant, cucumbers and summer No.&Street ______only has acres of floral splendor, it squash as well. Box/RI./Apt. ______also has a garden for children. This The harvest is weighed or count­ City ______garden within a garden brings city ed in the "Crop Book". The Child­ State _____ Zip _____ children closer to nature and ac­ ren's Garden has recorded such If you"re moving, please let us know 4 weeks in quaints them with farm life. bumper crops as "half a ton of cab­ advance. · By the time you read this article bage, summer squash and cucum- Allow 6·8 weeks for delivery.

16 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment LEARNING CENTERS The New YOrk Experience Stories and Music McGraw-Hill Building (Lower Plaza) June 3. African folktales and music. American Museum of 6th Ave. bet. 48th & 49th Sts., N.Y.C. The New York Public Library at Natural His tory 896-0345 Lincoln Center, 111 Amsterdam Ave. Central Park WEst Sixteen screens, 45 projectors, 68 2:30p.m. Free reservations, 799·2200. at 79th St., N.Y., N.Y. special effects present the story of 873·1300 New York City past and present. " In the Dark Where the • Discovery Room, Sats. & Suns. 12 Shows hourly, Mon. thru Thurs. 11 Dodo Dwells" to 4:30 p.m. Free tickets avai lable at a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. to 8 A play for children, filled with music 11 a.m.-"Learning Through Touch· p.m.; Sun., Noon to 8 p.m. Adults $2.90 and dance, performed by the Apple· ing". •Alexander M. White Natural Children under 12, $1 .50 tree Players. Science Center, Tues.·Fri., 2 to 4:30 June 24, 2:30 p.m. Donnell Central p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1 to 4:30 p.m.-In· General Motors Exhibit Children's Room, 20 W. 53rd St. troduction to nature including small GM Building live animals. •People Center, Sats. 5th Ave. at 59th St., N.Y.C. Stories and Music and Suns. only, 1 to 4:30 p.m. 486·4518 June 13. Musical and storytelling •Hayden Pl anetarium, Mon·Fri., REsearch and auto and appliance program featuring the Ashanti fable, 2 & 3:30 p.m., also Wed., 7:30 p.m., exhibit s, engineering and future " The Greedy Lion" and the BAntu Sat. & Sun., 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 p.m. developments. folktale, "When the Drum Sang." Through June 26, "The Ori on Star 3:30 p.m. 115th St. Library, 203 W. Factory". Beginning June 29, "UFO'S New York Aquarium 115th St. and IFO'S. West 8th St. and Surf Ave. Coney Island, Brooklyn, n.y. MUSEUMS Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Giant sharks, whales, electric eel, American Numismatic Society Corporation Cultural Affairs dolphins, penguins, and may vari· Broadway and 155th St., N.Y., N.Y. 1368 Fulton St., B'klyn., N.Y. eties of fish. Open daily 10 a.m. A collection of medals, coins and 636-7888 Adults $2, Children 75¢ Instruction and workshops in art, paper currency. reading, music, dance (8 & 9 year Free TV Shows Harlem State olds), children's theatre (13 and older), Get tickets at the following locations: Office Building Gallery and sports. Open 9 to 7 weekdays. • CBS·Ed Sullivan Theatre, 53rd St. 163 W. 125th St., 2nd Fl., N.Y., N.Y. and Broadway, Mon.-Fri. 9·5 p.m. Exhibitions of local and community Children's Art Carnival • ABC-77 W. 66th St., Mon.-Fri. 9-6 p.m. artists' work. 62 Hamilton Terrace, N.Y., N.Y. • NBC·RCA Building, Main Floor, 234-4094 after 8:45a.m. An after-school program for children The Metropolitan Museum of Art Junior Museum including the handicapped, in pho· J.C. Penny Company 5th Ave. at 82nd St., N.Y., N.Y. tography, sewing, filmmaking, anima· 1301 Ave. of the Americas at 52nd st. 879·5500 l ion, figure drawing, painting and N.Y. C. reading. 957-4 840 National Art Museum of Sport Twice daily, free guided tours (9:30 or Madison Square Garden Harlem School of the Arts 2 p.m.) of J.C. Penny's corporate 4 Penn Plaza, N.Y., N.Y. 409W. 141st St., N.Y., N.Y. headquarters, visits to merchandise Mixed media action portraits of the 926·4100 testing center, displays and exhibits. Instruction and performance in piano· great in sports. group and private, guitar, flute, clari· Goldilocks, Three Little Pigs Hall of FAme for Great Americans net, cello, violin and viola. Little People's Theatre Co. 181st St. & University Ave. 39 Grove St., N.Y.C. (Bronx Community College) Dance Theatre of Harlem 765·9540 Bronx, N.Y. 466 W. 152nd St., N.Y., N.Y. Thru June 25, 3 p.m., $2.50. 690·2800 Daily 10 to 5 · Free 220.1330 Instruction in ballet, modern and Bronx Zoo Commissioned bronze portrait busts ethnic dance; children and adults. 185th St. & Southern Blvd. of presidents, statespersons, scien· 933-1759 tists, inventors, artists and humani· The LaRocque Bey Daily 1 to 5, Sun. & Holidays 10 to 5:30 tarians. Dance Company Adults $1 , Children 2·12, 50¢. Tues., 169W. 133rd Sl., N.Y., N.Y. Weds., Thurs., free. 926·0188 Morris·Jumel Mansion West 160th St. & Edgecombe Ave. Classes in modern and African dance N.Y. Botanical Gardens N.Y.C. and ballet exercises for ages 3 to Bronx Park 923·8008 adult. 185th St. & Southern Blvd. This house served as Washington's 220·8700 headquarters in 1776. It is now a Puppet Making Workshop 10 a.m. to dusk. Offers Garden Crafts museurn where educational tours, (Ages 7 & up) Styrofoam puppet· program for children making taught by Mara Alper. Free, lectures, exhibits, and concerts are available. Tues.· Sun. 10·4. 3:30 p.m. June 1, Countee Cullen Queens Zoo & Children's Farm Adults 50¢, Children 25¢ Library, 104 W. 136th St. 111 th St. & 56th Ave. June 6, Shadow puppets, Harlem Flushing Meadows, Queens Library, 9 W. 124th St. Special Interest: Teenagers June 8, Sock puppets, 125th St. Prospect Park Zoo Latin Percussion Workshop Library, 224 E. 125th St. Flat bush Ave. & Empire Blvd. June 15, 4 p.m. Brooklyn, New York Clason's Point Library, SHOWS & EXHIBITS 1215 Morrison Ave., Bronx. " Slide Snake and His Cold Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Blooded Friends" World Invitational Bailey Circus A musical revue featuring rod, Double Dutch Championship Madison Square Garden hand and marionette reptile puppets. June 3, 12 noon. Pennsylvania Plaza, 7th Ave., 31st to 4 p.m. (all ages) Fordham Library Lincoln Center Plaza 34th Sts. Mar. 22-June 4. Admission Center, 2556 Bainbridge Ave., N.Y. C. 64th St. at Broadway $4.50-$9. Children under 12, half· price. Show times vary, call box office. 564-4400

ROUTES , A Guide to Black Entertainment 17 DINING

ormally the pleasure of din­ Italian style, the interior is remin­ for the past seven years, they also N ing elegantly is coupled with iscent of "Old" New Orleans and own Duff's, a restaurant in Green­ the necessity of dressing "proper­ the "gay" nineties. Depending on wich Village. Poletti's, named ly." At Poletti's (2315 Broadway where you're looking. after the head chef at Duff's, is at 84th St.), however, we found The etched glass partition, the their contribution to casual ele­ such a code passe; and both French stained wood floors, the candlelit gance; and its warm atmosphere jeans and chantilly lace are com­ tables, the works of art, the brick invites you to relax. fortable in this unique new dining dining insets and the mirrored and Most important is the food. It's cove. stained glass ceiling will keep your great! The menu entices. From Specializing in Italian cuisine, eyes roving from the moment you Antipasto (appetizers) to Dolci Poletti's is a place you'll want to sit down. (desserts), you'll want to taste them patronize frequently. Whether out Owners Suzanne Cole and Jim all. Be patient. Allow the waiter with friends or on a special date, Wilcoxen are antique buffs and time to announce the specials. this restaurant is just right for any accumulated many from various They're as mouth watering as the occasion. For unlike traditional parts of the world. Restauranteurs main dishes.

18 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment The specialties are a daily occur­ rence with at least two, if not three, varieties: Striped Bass poached with mussels and clams, Veal Valdos­ tano, (stuffed veal with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese) prepared with wine sauce. The Zuppas (soups) are quite good. The lentil soup is a definite must, which I label as "smokih." There are several main courses you must try: Cannelloni ($4.95), veal, chicken, spinach and cheese rolled in pasta with tomato sauce; Tagliatel/e a/ Frutta di Mare ($5.25), mussels, shrimps and scallops; and Polio As for drinks, they are potent. bacon, ham, sausage, mushrooms alia Cacciatore ($7 .50), pieces of The wine list is fairly extensive and or spinach; creamed smoked beef; chicken, fresh tomato, mushrooms, all wine is served in carafes, except cheesecake or croissants. onion, white wine. Each is excel­ house wine, which is pretty good. Experience the warmth and lent. On Sundays, Poletti's offers uniqueness of Poletti's. If you plan Poletti's cheesecake ($2.) will Brunch. Some possible goodies: to dine over the weekend, reserve delight dessert lovers. Try it plain fresh strawberries with cream; Irish a table. (212) 580-1200. Enjoy. m or with plump strawberries. coffee; crepes or omelettes with -Valerie Norman ENTERTAINING WITH WINES

ntertaining in the summer can E be inexpensive and enjoyable -whether it is in your air-con­ ditioned apartment, on your ter­ race, in the back yard or in a fancy summer home. And one of the pleasures of entertaining in the summer is entertaining with wine. In the past few years, Americans have taken wine to their bosoms. This is reflected by the skyrocket- ·. ;~ ing sale of all wines, a trend that shows no signs of decline. The reason, no doubt, is be­ cause entertaining with wine is simple. You don't have to be an expert; you don't even have to know one vintage from another. You can get by without worrying about white or red, because Ameri­ cans don't really follow that old European counsel: White wine with

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment 19 1 V2 cupsorangejuice ~ quarts unsweetened pineapple juice ~cups granulated sugar 1 jigger gin 1 jigger brandy then, pour in 2 V2 bottles ofspark ­ ling wine (champagne) and a half bottle of dty ginger ale. Garnish all this with the lemon and strawberry wheels. Cooler Pour a half glass of your favorite red wine, add two or three ice cubes and sparkling water to fill. If you like it sweeter, add sugar or honey. If you prefer white wine, that will do as well.

Cider- Wine Punch Take some good apple cider- even alcoholic apple cider-and a good light meats, red wine with dark or flavored wines. (The champagne white wine. Mix a quart of cider, meats, white wine chilled, red wine people urge champagne before, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, a third not. Americans drink whatever during and after meals.) Along cup of sugar, several sprigs of mint, they like with whatever they enjoy with these wines you might have the wine and a bottle of sparkling eating, anytime they want to. cheese, nuts, or hors d'oeuvres. water. Most Americans like their drinks With your meals, generally white Forget about fancy glasses. The cold; and they drink their wines wines such as sauterne. Chablis, "saucer " glass for champagne is to suit their taste. White wines do Rhine wines, for your fish and "out"; the big " bowls" aren't in taste better chilled. Red wines fowl. Red wines, Burgundy, claret favor anymore. Get a regular wine should be served at "room" tem­ ...Rose wine goes with every­ glass, with a stem for easier hold­ perature. But what's room tem­ thing. ing. That's all you need. Per­ haps snifters for brandy. perature on the terrace or in your Dessert or after-dinner wines, So have fun any way you like back yard? port, Tokay, sherry, muscatel, it. Who knows. Maybe you will So Americans often chill their Madeira and brandy. come up with a new "tradition" red ·wines too, if they like them For a little "fun" with wines, in wine drinking. li?, that way. And Americans put ice you might stage a "tasting." No­ cubes in their wine - "on the thing complicated. Pick four wines -John Nanovic rocks"-and enjoy it just as much. -either red or white-and give Representative for Carmel Wines Ice cubes dilute the wine, of course, each guest just an ounce or two. but for most people, it doesn't They are tasting, not drinking. make that much difference. They Fill the glasses in another room, enjoy it that way. sometimes bottles, even if "mask­ How to entertain with wine in a ed" can reveal the wine. practical way without attempting Invite your guests to identify Dinner Served: to show that you're a wine buff type, sweetness, dryness, color, 5-12 Sun.· Thurs. or an expert. Or whatever? Simply fragrance (or nose, which is more 2 AM Fri.· Sat. serve the wine you like best- with techincal) grape, country. Offer a Seafood some consideration for the pref­ bottle of wine as the prize to the Specialties: erences of your guests, of course­ "best guesser." Lobsters and you will have a ball. And try different recipes! Fresh Fish You should know some basics, The President's Sparkling Wine Punch Light Food Available but don't be afraid to adjust these Lunch Also Served 31emons Sunday Brunch to your personal tastes. 10 large strawberries At cocktail time, before dinner, (both cut into wheels) the "Appetizer" wines are gener­ Put large block of ice in punch UNDER THE STAIRS ally served: sherries, vermouths, bowl, then add V2 cup lemon j uice 688 COLUMBUS AVE. NEW YORK CITY

20 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Emertainment Restaurants Hom of Plenty Peach Tree Under the Stairs Discos 91 Charles St. 557 W. 125th St. 688 Columbus Ave. Lives up to its name. Good southern food Atmospheric, inter· MANHATTAN Southern food at reasonable prices national menu Adam's Apple specialties. 864-9310 L·$1 .70-$5.95 117 First Ave./62 St. Dinner Only­ [).$4.95-8.95 Casual, dance lis: $8.50·$15.50 Poletti's a Ia carte, $3.95-$8.95 Singles downstairs, AE,BA, MC 2315 Broadway AE, CB, DC, MC, V (at 84th St.) couples upstairs, :-::-:--:-:-:c,.-:-::=-:-:-- -- 242·0636 663-3103 MANHATTAN Lunch : Mon.-Sat. Minimum varies ($6· $12). Nightly. Hwa Yuan 11:30 a.m.-3:30p.m. QUEENS 371-8650 Szechuan Inn Di nner: Mon.·Sat. 40 E. B'way 5:30 p.m.-1 1 p.m. Carmichael's Casa Blanca II Arthur's Court Informal dining but Sunday 5:30 p.m.· 117-08 N.Y. Blvd. 1674 Broadway 1461 First Avenue excellent beef and 11p.m. Good home cookin' Casual, Jackets, Age: Very fine atmosphere scallions and moo Brunch: Sun.- Noon· especially salmon 25 plus, Disco: Thurs. and excellent enter· goo gai pan dishes. 4p.m. croquette breakfast Latin: Fri., Sat. tainment nightly. 966-5534/5535 All major credit cards and biscuits Minimum Varies. Soups, sandwiches accepted. 723·6908 586-2166 and burgers 'till3 a.m. Jack's Nest Rene Pujol No cover. All major 310 Third Ave. 321 W. 51 St. LaCueva CeSoir credit cards Traditional soul food Southern French 104-21 Queens Blvd. 59 Murray St. 879-7676 260-7110 cuisine. Quiet and Forest Hills Weds.-Fri., 5 p.m. un­ atmospheric. Spanish-American til, Sats. 10 p.m.· un· Brasserie The Jamaican cuisine. Dinner only. til Jackets, casual 432 Sixth Ave. L·$6.50-$7.50 100 East 53rd St. D·$9.50-$12.00 Free parking. 962·1153 Open 24 hours Jamaican food 275-9595 specialities; also AE, BA B-10 p.m. to 6 a.m. 246-3023/24 7· 9540 Constellation • L·Mon.·Sat., 11 :30 seafood fishes. Lobster Tank 108 W. 43rd St. am. to 5 p.m., a Ia Dinner Only Seafood House Thurs. $4, Fri. $6, Sat, carte from $3.75 982-3260 Sea Fare of 134·30 Northern Blvd. $5, Sun, Live Jazz, • 0-a Ia carte fr. $4.75 the Aegean Great lobster, steak 6·1 a.m., $6. Dress AE, BA, CB, DC, MC Jewel 25W.56thSt. too, cozy atmosphere casual. 751-4840 69th St. & First Ave. Exceptional seafood 359-9220 Hippopotamus Warmatmos­ L·$8.00 and up 405 E. 62nd St. sphere, inter­ D-$7.00·$20.00 BROOKLYN Jackets and Ties, $12 Brett's national menu. AE, CB, DC, MC Casa Storica minimum, 10 pm-4 am 304 E. 78th St. 737-3735 581·0540 156 Park Pl. Daily. Reservations Atmospheric, cool, Unusually La Familia 486-1566 calm service Teachers atmospheric, fine 2017 Fifth Ave. D·$6.00·$1 0.00 2249 B'way bet 81st food, variable menu Long established soul 628-3725 and 82nd St. Dinner only- Le Cocu food eaterie DC, MC, AE $7 .00-$8.50 152 E. 55th St. LE4·0090 Cheshire Cheese 787-3500 636-9617 Casual, Age: 21 plus, 319W. 51stSt. Disco: Fri., Sat. only, English cuisine, Le Chanteclair The Cellar Gage & Tollner Other nights: Assorted Restaurant delicious cheese soup 70W. 95th St. at 374 Fulton St. entertainment, 18 E. 49th St. and sliced steak-an Columbus Ave. A Brooklyn land· Minimum varies. French-American excellent choice. 866-1200 mark. Opened in 1879 371-1559 cuisine. Luncheon, L·$5.50-$7.00 and still serving ex­ dinner, cocktails. 0-$8.50-$10.00 The Cockeyed Clams cellent American Leviticus 355-8998 765-0616 1678 Third Ave/94 St. dishes. Famous for 45W. 33rdSt. Seafood fare, nautical steak & seafood. Jackets, Age: 25, Main Street Chez Cardinale decor. Suggest calling TR5·5181 gents; 23 ladies, 347 W. 46th St. 75 Greenwich Ave. for reservations. Disco: Fri., Sat. Regional American French & Italian dishes 0-$4.00-$7.00 McDonald's Thurs. Live entertain· cuisine L·$5.00-$7.00 Cash only Dining Room ment. Min.:$5-$7 Wed., 920-1579 0-$6.00·$9.00 831·4121 327 Stuyvesant Ave. Fri. AE, BA, DC, MC One of Brooklyn's 564-0408 Marvin's Garden 245·9732 The Only Child oldest and best lor 2274 B' way bet 81st 226 W. 79th St. fine Southern food Mr. Lalls and 82nd St. Elephant & Castle Good Southern food 574-3728 1189 First Ave. 68 Greenwich Ave. AE,MC 874-8577 Casual, Age: 25 plus, 799-0578 Great omelets and Old Mexico Fri., Sat. $5 Min. quiche. Exceptional Top of the Park 115 Montague St. 535-6423 Mikell's desserts also. W. 60atCPW Small be well pre­ New York, New York A Ia carte­ 760 Columbus Ave. (Atop the Gulf and pared to serve good 33W. 52nd St. $2.00·$6.00 864·8832 Western Building) authentic Mexican Age:18 plus, Open AE, BA, CB, DC Spectacular view, dishes Monk's Inn 10 pm-4 am except on 243·1400 continental service, MA4·9774 35W.64stSt. Sundays international menu. River Cafe French & Italian 245·2400 Esther Eng D-$9.50-$14.95 1 Water St. cuisine. Decor like 18Pe11St. AE, DC, BA, CB, MC On the river, under the the interior of a SUBURBAN L·Mon.-Sat., 333-3800 Brooklyn Bridge. monastery- waiters 11:30 to 3 p.m. American and Con· Ruling Class II attired in monk's robes D-3-12 a.m., $3-$9 Vincent's linen tal cuisines. 142 So. Fourth Ave. 874-2710 AE, BA, DC, CB, MC 14 Pearl St. Dining room extends MI. Vernon 732-0175 DC, MC, AE over the water. Restaurant and Disco Once Upon A Stove B09-0367 522·5200 9141668-0220 Feathers Restaurant 325 Third Ave./24 St. 24 Fifth Ave. I 9th St. Antiques, decor ex­ (In the Fifth Ave. Hotel) citing-abounding in Sidewalk cafe and surprises. Continental L- Lunch D-Dinner DC-Diners Club AE-American Express gas lighting. cuisine. 673-0750 683-0044 CB- Carte Blanch MC-Master Charge BA-BankAmericard

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment 21 TRAVEL

GOING SOUTH FOR THE SUMMER

emember how much fun it R used to be to go home for DCl! IC li.=JDDDUDC!L.Ju[ _IO=::J the summer? For some there was the car ride, complete with a fried Q D chicken box lunch, songs, games, / D and fun. For others, it was the D I joy of the train: the packing, the { hurrying to the station, then fight­ rJ D ing for the window seat and watch­ ing the towns speed by until fin­ D D ally the houses were miles apart, D D then you knew you'd arrived. Upon arriving, Grandma and [] D Grandpa always came out of the 'Il_j house to meet you as you drove 0 up. Then, after much fussing and D 0 cooing-"My but you've grown since last summer! That child's D D growing like a weed!"-it was up the stairs to get settled in comfort­ 0 D able rooms where Mommy or L.. Daddy's old toys sitll rested in u D the corner, waiting for the return D D of their owners. Then it was down­ stairs to the dining room for one D D of those fabulous meals that only Grandma could prepare. The [J D table groaned under the weight of succulent glazed country ham, D 0 crispy fried chicken, spicy collard c !A 1/ "''«- D greens, corn on the cob dripping DDD.DDDDDDDDDDDDD with butter, creamy potato salad, fluffy rice and all of the fruits of Grandma's canning labors: Grandma's famous cool drinks­ children. watermelon pickles, pickled pears, minted iced tea or tart lemonade­ Occasionally aunts and uncles corn relish and chow chow. You'd everyone would push the chairs who still lived in the area would eat until you were too stuffed to away from the table and tell stories drop by for dinner, and the whole move. Sitting back with one of on each other when they were affair took on the trappings of a

22 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment get the compulsory fried chicken box lunch). Getting to the station and boarding the train will evoke memories of times past and the sound of the wheels on the rails will seem to say, ''welcome home, welcome home, welcome home.'' Look up old friends of the family when you get there and look for old places. Even if you no longer have relatives in the area, go back and visit the old spots. See the changes and marvel at the things that re­ main the same. Savor the essence of things past and unwind. Going South for the summer can provide

.._I you with a fresh perspective on where you've been and prepare you for the places that you've yet to go. It's an experience that can't be beat. You might want to check out Amtrak's U.S.A. Rail Pass. For less than $200 you can travel for ·' 14 days to wherever you like, mak­ ing as many stops as you choose. family reunion. Aunts and Uncles If you go home, take care and So if your relatives are scattered would tell "can you top this" do it right. Don't hop on to the over the country, you can pay a stories and convulse with laughter first plane headed in that direction. quick visit to them all. while floating on waves of nos­ Take your time. Remember that If you decide to go by bus, re­ talgia-aided slightly by Grandma's half of the thrill of going when you member adults can carry as much homemade blackberry cordial. were younger was in the prepara­ as 150 pounds of luggage free of You'd sit around the table, feeling tion and the voyage itself. Drive charge. Remember that the key to very much like part of a unit­ down or take a train or bus. Am­ travel by road or rail is comfortable one of the continuum and very track, Trailways and Greyhound clothing. And keep a sweater or much within the circle of the clan. have low fares, and trains and buses shawl handy in case the air con­ It was a magic time. now are more comfortable than ditioner over works. Many of us have lost this magic ever before. If you want to stop at a hotel or time. We no longer go home for the If you take the car, again do it a motel along the route, the bus summer. In many cases, we may right. Don't stop on the way to companies can arrange accomoda­ no longer even have a "home" munch at a fast food joint; stay up tions in standard hotels for $15 or in the South. Relatives may have the night before and fry up some less. ®. died or moved to other areas of the chicken, the road looks lovelier Jessica Harris country. But we don't have to when seen over a tightly gripped let the lack of immediate kin in chicken bone. Think of all the old the South spoil our pleasure. jokes. Smile to yourself and re­ CAN WE HELP YOU This summer, why not try tore­ member the good times; even if you WITH capture the joy and the wonder of got lost, you could find your way YOUR TRAVEL PLANS? youth. Go South for the summer. home by simply following last For Complete Information: If you still have relatives there, go year's trail of chicken bones. Leave CALL visit them. Even if Alex Haley's all of the hassles and the problems (212) 687·3717 of the city behind. Relax and shed Roots rolled off your back like so Travelling Taj, Inc. much water on a duck, it's differ­ the cares and worries that go with 420 ·Lexington Ave., Suite 2609 ent in the bosom of your own fam­ urban life. New York, New York 10017 ily, listening to the tales of your Some of us haven't been on a own kin. train for years. (Again don't for-

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"Dear Lord Remember Me," (L-R) Joe Allies, Chuck Patterson, Louise Stubbs, Frances Foster, Thomas Martell Brimm, Brei Barbara Clarke

said when we began that this variety of Black experiences. found in American history books. I space would not only keep If you have been checking out It was an important play, and you posted on what's happening these companies since the begin­ should become a classic to be per­ on Broadway, but also what is ning of the year, you would have formed in colleges and universities happening in the small, profession­ seen such entertaining and thought­ around the country. al Black theatres, which are spread provoking plays as Ray Aranha's throughout the five boroughs. "The Estate" and James Baldwin's Another historical play, James Most of the small, non-profit "The Amen Corner" performed DeJongh's "Do Lord Remember theatre companies in New York by Hazel Bryant's Afro-American Me'' is a work based on interviews City have short runs of their pro­ Total Theatre. The first, a histor­ with ex-slaves. It was performed ductions because of limited re­ ical play, focused on the intertwin­ by Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal sources and union regulations. The ing relationships between Thomas Theatre. The play drew tears from maximum run is usually twelve Jefferson, his young slave mistress, the audience. Author De Jongh performances. Productions by Sally Hennings and Benjamin an English professor at City Col­ these companies, most of whom Banneker, the self-educated Black lege, compiled and structured belong to the Black Theatre Al­ scientist who surveyed and designed material from the 1930s Federal liance, provide the theatre-going Washington, D.C. The play gave Writers Project into a stirring and public with plays that deal with a audiences a look at a Jefferson not mind-expanding piece of theatre.

28 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment Some mention also should be made of the performers and direc­ tors involved in these productions, many of whom don't get recogni­ tion for consistently outstanding work. They include Arthur Burg­ hardt, Carole Leverett and Duane Jones (director) in "The Estate," Frances Foster, Joe Attles, Louise Stubbs, Regge Life (director) and 1 Tony Chase in "Do Lord Remem­ ber Me"; and most of all, Richard J Gant (director) and Kirk Kirksey and Don Taylor, both of whom gave a brilliant performance in "The Island." So the next time you are in the mood for theatre, don't confine c: ~ yourself to Broadway. Remember i' that shows currently running on EE =------<( ,..._ Broadway, such as "For Colored " Come Cry with Langston Hughes" Girls Who Have Considered Sui­ cide When The Rainbow Is Enuf" One friend, a hard-to-please, long­ enced that he apologetically called and "The Might Gents" were first time theatre-goer, was so over­ me at 2 a.m. He just had to talk done by the small theatre compan­ whelmed by what he had experi- about "Do Lord Remember Me." ies. If you had caught them then,

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"Ain't Misbehavin" Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48 St. 246·5639 A new musical based on the music of Fats Waller Sat. 8 p.m., $12·$17.50; Tues. thru Fri. 8 p.m., Sun. 7:30 p.m., Sat., 2 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. $10-$15.

A Touch of the Poet Helen Hayes Theatre, 210 W. 46th St. 246·6380 Eugene O'Neill play starring Jason Robards and Geraldine Fitzgerald. Mon.·Fri. 7:30 p.m. $7·$16.50; Weds. 2 p.m. $5·$12; Sat. 2 p.m. $6·$1 3.50.

The Act Majestic Theatre, 247 w. 44 St. 246·0730 Llza Minnelli brings Las Vegas to Broadway. Mon.·Thurs. 8 p.m. & Sat 2 p.m. $11-$20; Weds. 2 p.m. $9.50·$18.50; Fri. 8 p.m. $13.50·$22.50; Sat. 8 p.m. c: $15·$25. .,0 ;;; "C A Chorus Line c: r" Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44 St. ,., 246·5990 0 _§ The revelations of the trials and tribu· lations of chorus line hopefuls. "Livin Fat "(L-R) William Williams, Earl Miller, Carol Woods, Maurice Carlton, Mon.·Sat. 8 p.m. $10·$16.50; Wed.-Sat Carol Mitchell Smith, (Front) Joyce Sylvester. 2 p.m., $8·$1 5

Annie Al vin Theatre, 250 W. 52 St. 757·8646 you would have saved a few dol­ These are just four of the plays One of America's favorite comic strips lars. you could have seen had you been comes to life. Little Orphan Annie. Tues.-Fri., 8 p.m. $8·$16.50; Sat. 2 p.m. On a lighter scale, this same checking out the companies listed $8·$16.50; Sun., 3 p.m. $9-$17.50; theatre company did Marti Evans­ in ROUTES' schedule. Others Wed., 2 p.m., $8-$14. Charles' comedy-drama, "African were "Living Fat," a comedy per­ Beatlemania formed by the Billie Holiday The­ Wintergarden Theatre, 1634 B'way Interlude.'' This enjoyable and 245-4878 sophisticated play dealt with a brief atre of Brooklyn; "None Of Us A multi-media and live musical fea­ Are Ever Born Brave," done by turing the Beatles' music. Sat. 2,7 & but intensive affair of the heart bet­ 10 p.m.; Fri 7 p.m. $9·$15; Sun 2 & 5 ween an African man and an Afro­ Harlem's Franklin Thomas Little p.m., Weds & Thurs. 7 p.m. $8-$ 13.50 Theatre; "Day of Absence," a American woman who were in need For Colored Girls Who Have of just such an encounter. It was comedy by the Queens-based Considered Suicide When the written and performed with humor, Black Spectrum Theatre Company; Rainbow is enuf and "Come Laugh and Cry" a Booth Theatre, 222 w. 45 St. taste and style. 246·5669 Ernie McClintock's Afro­ musical based on Langston The staging of Ntozake Shange's Hughes' "Shakespeare in Harlem," work. American Studio Theatre focused Tues.-Sat, 8 p.m. $9-$15; Sat. 2 p.m, on Africa in a more serious light by Rosetta LeNoire's Amas Rep­ Sun 2 & 5 p.m. $8-$13. with its production of the John ertory Theatre. Then there was the Dancin' Mani-Winston Ntshona powerful unique "Beulah Johnson" theatre Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44 St. · soap operas by the Alonzo Players 246·6699 play, "The Island." This incisive Musical directed by Bob Fosse. in Brooklyn. The company's artis­ Sat. 8 p.m., $18.50, $16, $14; Tues.­ look into the horror of European Fri. 8 p.m., $17.50, $15, $13; Sat. 2 p.m. racism in South Africa was first tic director, Cecil Alonzo, wants Sun. 3 p.m., $16.50, $14, $12; Weds. done on Broadway in 1974 along all you soap opera fans out there 2 p.m. $15, $13,$1 1. to know they are the only group in with the equally powerful "Sizwe Deathtrap New York City providing similar Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45 St. Banzi is Dead." Without hesitation 246·4636 theatrical experiences. @ I will say that the production done A comedy-thriller by Ira levin. Sat. 8 p.m. $10.50-$17.50; Mon.·Fri. by the Studio Theatre was a match 8 p.m. & Sat., 2 p.m. $8·$15; Weds. for the production by the South 2 p.m. $6.50·$13.50. Africans. It was political theatre -A Peter Bailey at its best.

30 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment Dracula Mummenschanz Dance Theatre of Harlem School Martin Beck Theatre, 302 W.'45 St. Bijou Theatre, 209 W. 45 St. 466W.152St. 246·6363 221-8500 690·2800 Sat., 8 p.m., $10·$16.50; Tues.·Fri., Mime. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., $9-$15; Tues.· First Sunday of each month perfor· 8 p.m. $9·$15; Weds., 2 p.m. $6·$12, Thurs. 8 p.m., $8-$14; Weds. & Sat., mances, 3 p.m. (seating by 2:30 p.m.) Sat., 2 p.m. & Sun., 3 p.m. $7.5(). 2 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., $8·$13. Donation: ABroadway Theatre, 53 St. & B' way. Wed. 2 p.m ., $7·$14.50. Harlem Opera Society 247·7992 862·3000 Adaptation of the Wizard of Oz, star· The Last Minstrel Show ring Stephanie Mills. Tues. · Thurs., Helen Hayes Theatre, 210 W. 46 St. Harlem Opera Society l 7:30p.m ., $7·$15; Sat., 2 p.m., $7·$15; 246·6380 862·3000 A new play starring Della Reese. Sun., 3 p.m., $7·$15; Fri., 7:30 p.m., $7·$16; Sat., 7:30p.m., $8·$17.50; Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. $9·$17.50; Tues.· Harlem Performance Center Wed., 2 p.m ., $6·$14. Thurs., 8 p.m. Sat. 2 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., 862·3000 $8·$16.50; Weds. 2 p.m. $7·$15. DANCE Joan Miller & The Chamber Magic Show The Ballet Nacional de Cuba Arts/Dance Players Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48 St. June 13·24 568·8854 489·6392 The Martha Graham Company A magical delight for all ages. Sat. June 26·July 1 The LaRocque Bey Dance Company 7:30 p.m., $9·$16; Weds. ·Fri., 7:30 p.m. 926·0188 $8·$15; Sun. 5 p.m., $7-$12; Sat. & Metropolitan Opera Sun. 2 p.m., $8·$13; Weds. 2 p.m. u ncoIn Center The National Black Theatre $7·$12. 580-9830 427·5615

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KINGTUT

he exhibit of the Treasures Tof Tutankhamun, which is in Los Angeles now, has only one more stop to make, Seattle, (July 15 through Nov. 15) before open­ ing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on December 20. Because of the overwhelming response by the public to this ex­ traordinary exhibition, the antici­ pated response of New Yorkers and the weather common to the winter season, the Metropolitan Museum has announced special plans for this exhibition. To date the exhibition has been seen by more than 3,000,000 visi­ tors. In other cities, long waiting lines have been the prerequisite to viewing the exhibition. The Museum has decided that the most efficient way to handle the ticketing, from the standpoint of public comfort, is to permit the public to reserve admission in advance through the Ticketron system. Beginning on September 18, res­ ervations may be made between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the approxi­ mately 1,0 00 Ticketron outlets throughout the United States for a service charge of 60 cents. Ticket outlets will also be installed at the 80th Street entrance of the Museum where, beginning September 18, reservations can be made between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. with no service charge. Telephone orders will not Mask of Tutankhamun

32 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment be accepted. Everyone entering the larities found among artists work­ exhibition, except for children two ing independently on both the East years and under, must have a and West Coasts, Contextures dis­ ticket. An individual can purchase JUST cusses the philosophies and rami­ no more than jour reservations. fications of this new movement Five hundred tickets will be issued of the 1970s. for each half-hour period each day ABOVE Because of the dearth of in­ from 11 a.m. to 7:30p.m. Ticket formation on many of the artists, holders must arrive during the half­ much of the research for this book hour period specified o_n the res­ MIDTOWN has been done first-hand by the ervation; otherwise, the'y may not authors, including extensive inter­ be admitted. There will be no re­ views with the artists. The book funds or exchanges, according to inda Goode-Bryant, the ener­ has over seventy previously un­ the Museum. L getic young director of JAM published illustrations (16 in color). (Just Above Midtown), announced Besides being an important ad­ The Metropolitan has also de­ dition to one's personal library, cided to remain open seven days a two exhibitions scheduled for summer showing at the gallery. Contextures is a text that lends week, 82 hours a week, which itself to a college-level contem­ should allow attendance of about During the month of June, there porary art course, as well as a 1,300,000 visitors. Other plans in­ will be Group Photography Show. course on Afro-American art. It clude a special entrance for the In July, an exhibition, New and Emerging Artists, will be shown. brings to the forefront not only a Tutankhamun exhibition at the group of artists long overdue for south end of the Museum, 80th The need to spotlight some of these recognition among their peers, but Street and Fifth A venue. Persons artists and the other well-known artists, compelled Linda to pub­ also discusses for the first time holding reservations will enter the an important movement in current Museum at that entrance and pre­ lish-at her own expense-Con­ art history. ®, sent the reservation at an admis­ textures. Artist and writer Randy sions desk, where it will be checked. Williams was the inspiration behind Orders for General Group Visits this effort. must be mailed to the Museum, Contextures, by Linda Goode­ MOVING? Bryant and Marcy S. Philips, a postmarked no earlier than May 15, and will be filled in order of book presenting the theory of a We can help! the postmarked date. Mondays stylistic development during the Mail to: ROUTES 1970s will be published and dis­ Box 767 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. have been tributed by Just Above Midtown Flushing , N.Y. 11352 reserved for general groups of a Gallery, Inc. Old Address (if label not available) minimum of 40 people and a maxi­ The first section of Old Name mum of 700. Each member of Contextures chronicles the abstract continuum No.&Street the group will pay $10. These in the visual arts from 1945 to the Box/Rt./Apt. groups will be booked by the Ad­ missions Department of the Muse­ present. Unlike other texts on the City subject, this book incorporates State Zip um by mail only. the Afro-American abstractionist If you're moving, please let us know 4 weeks in advance. The Fountain Restaurant will be amidst and among these ongoing Allow 6·8 weeks for delivery. open during all hours the Museum and radical developments. While is open for continental breakfast, active and recognized within the cocktails, lunch and dinner. An general milieu, many of these Antoinette's Art additional space, the Museum's artists have been excluded from Hair Designers dining room, will be open for din­ general survey texts, as well as from We offer a complete line of ner from 4 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on a those which have focused exclu­ beauty service reservation basis Tuesday through sively on Afro-American art from Hair Pieces Cleaned & Styled a representational, social, racial 45 Lincoln Road Friday, and for brunch and dinner (bet. Flat bush & Ocean Aves.) from 11 a.m. to 8:45p.m. by reser­ and/or political perspective. Brooklyn, N.Y. vation on Saturday and Sunday The Theory of Contextures, an For Appointment Call (570-4683). innovative stylistic designation, 462·9855 The Museum has a special tele­ formulated for the first time in phone number for Tutankhamun this book, constitutes the second OPEN SUN DAYS 1:00 to 5:00 PM information: 999-7777. ®, part of the text. Based on simi-

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment 33 During the past ten years, this community-based institution has demonstrated an awareness of the BEAUFORD DELANEY aesthetic needs of its constituency by exhibiting works of arts by I !• up-and-coming Black artists as ,',• well as those with an international I reputation. The Studio Museum enriches the lives of the total com­ munity and serves as a show­ place for artistic and cultural ex­ pression. Top priority programs are education-Co-operative - School program in which artists go to public schools to teach fine arts. The Artist-in-Residence pro­ gram donates studio space to four artists-a painter, sculptor, phot­ ographer and printmaker. The director is Mary Schmidt Campbell; the deputy director is William Day and T. Peter Davis is the new director of development. Beauford Delaney ll'ith the late James Junes in Paris in 1967. Under the dynamic leadership of Richard V. Clark, the Board of - Trustees is bringing a renewed D._lilrl., ~ ...,.~.., vitality to SMH. Note the recent Opening Reception in April for the exhibition Beauford Delaney: A Retrospective, the inaugural ex­ hibition in the Museum's Black Masters Series. It is the first major retrospective of Delaney's works, including more than 70 oils, pas­ tels and drawings spanning his entire career from 1930-1971. These works represent a small portion of hundreds of paintings Delaney created during his period in Paris from 1953 to 1971. While Beauford Delaney is relatively un­ known to the general public, he came to prominence in the late "Greene St. " 1930s when his work was first hartered in New York State A Museum's strength is noted noticed by the major artists and C as a Fine Arts Museum in by its collection. A highly ac­ writers of that period-James 1968, located at 2033 Fifth Avenue claimed Curatorial Council com­ Jones, Henry Miller and James in Harlem, the Studio Museum is posed of artists Benny Andrews, Baldwin, who were among those committed to the present, honor­ Jacob Lawrence, Norman Lewis, in his circle of friends and ad­ ing the past. The Museum houses Hale Woodruff, Charles White, mirers. Delaney is now confined two Galleries, East and West, Hughie Lee-Smith, Merton Simp­ to a psychiatric institution in Paris. which can be converted into lec­ son, Elizabeth Catlett Mora, photo­ Beauford Delaney: A Retro­ ture space. In addition, the James journalist Roy de Carava-noted spective will be on exhibit at the Van DerZee Archives, consisting art Historians and Curators-ad­ Studio Museum in Harlem until of 125,000 photographs, are.pres­ vise the museum on acquisitions July 2. (212) 427-5959) ~ ently housed at SMH. and exhibitions. -Delores Wright

34 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainmelll " Room for Wonder: In­ People Center, 1 p.m. BROOKLYN Cordier and Ekstrom Museums dian Painting During " Nigeria: Art in Every­ 980 Madison Ave. Studio Museum the British Period" day Life", Thru May 31, Brooklyn Museum at 76th St. in Harlem thru June 4. Gallery 77. 188 Eastern Parkway Tues.- Sat., 10-5:30 2033 Fifth Ave. Tues.- Sat. 10-5 YUB-8857 Wed. 10·9, Tues.- Fri. Museum of New York Sun. 11 -5 10-6, Sat. & Sun. 1-6. Modern Art Historical Society 638-5000 Anne Graham 4275959 11 West 53rd St. Central Park West Creative Arts " Paris Years: Oils and Mon., Tues., Fri., Sat., at 77th St. New Muse 185 Hall St. Pastels of Beauford Sun. 11-6 Thurs. 11-9 Tues. - Fri., 11-5, Sat., Community Museum Brooklyn (Pratt area) Delaney"- thru June 4. 956-7070 10-5, Sun., 1-5. of Brooklyn By appointment only 873-3400 1530 Bedford Ave. 857-7278 National Black Ameri­ Museum of " New Life for Old Ob­ Daily 2-8 p.m. can Historical Museum Contemporary Crafts jects: The Art of the 774-2900 Consortium Gallery 107W.1 16St. 29 West 53rd St. Conservator, thru end " An Introduction to 36 West 62nd St. Tues.- Sun. 11 -7 p.m. Tues. - Sat. 11-6 Sun. of year. the Black Contribu­ Mon.- Sat. 12·6 Artifacts and memor­ 1-6 tion to the Develop­ Sun. 4-8 abilia from slavery to 977-8989 ment of Brooklyn" . 581-91 10 the present. Adults - MANHATIAN FIFTH Opens May 15. $1.00, Children .50¢ Museum of American MIDTOWN Grinnell Gallery 864-9164 Folk Art 800 Riverside Dr. 49 West 53rd St. QUEENS By appointment only El Museo del Barrio Tues.- Sun. 10:30- 5:30 Songwriter's 78 1-9708 1230 Fifth Ave. 581-2474 Hall of Fame Queens Museum One Times Square Tues. - Sun., 10:30 - New YOrk City Bldg. Peg Alston Arts Mon.- Fri., 11-3 4:30p.m. Museum of Flushing Meadow, 407 Central Park West 221-1252 " Resurgimiento" Broadcasting Corona Pk. at tOOth St. paintings and sculp­ 1 East 53rd St. Tues.- Sat. 10-5 By appointment National Art tures, thru June 30. Tues.- Sat. 12-5 Sun. 1-5 662-5522 83 1-7272 752-7684 Museum of Sport 592-2406 4 Penn Plaza Henry 0 . Tanner (Madison Square Museum of the The New Museum Gallery Garden) City of New York 65 Fifth Ave. (14th St.) STATEN ISLAND 44 West 63rd St. Tues.- Sat., 10-6 Fifth Ave. at 104th St. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Mon.- Sat., 11-6 244-41 27 Tues. - Sat. 10·5, Sun. Fri. 12-6 Wed. 12-8 Staten Island 582-9312 1-5, 534-1672 Sat. 12-5 Institute of 741-8962 Arts and Sciences Martha Jackson LOWER International Center Stuyvesant PI & Wall Gallery MANHATIAN of Photography St., St. George 52 1 West 57th St. Fifth Ave. at 94th St. MANHATIAN Tues.- Sat. 10-5 (Bet. 10th/11th Aves. Daily except Mon. 11 -5 WESTSIDE South Street Sun. 2·5 Wed.· Sat., 10-5:30 860-1783 Seaport Museum 727-1 135 757-3442 Fulton and Front Sis. Jewish Museum The Cloisters 12-6 Just Above HEMPSTEAD Fifth Ave. at 92nd St. Fort Tryon Park 766-9020 Midtown (JAM) Mon. -Thurs. 12-5, Sun. Tues. - Sat. 10-5:45, 50 West 57th St. Black History 11-6, 860-1860 4:45 in Winter Fire Department (Bet. 5th/6th Aves.) Museum Sun. 1-5:45 Museum Wed.- Sat. 10-5:30 106 North Main St. Cooper-Hewitt 923-3700 104 Duane St. 757-3442 Mon. -Sat. 9-5 Museum Mon.- Fri., 9-4/Sat., 9-1 (516) 538-227 4 Fifth Ave. at 91st St. Museum of the 744-1000 Cinque Gallery Tues, 10-9 Wed.- Sat. American Indian 2AstorPI. 10-5 Sun. 12-5 Audubon Terrace Fraunces Tavern Tues. - Sat., 12:30-5:30 860-201 1 Broadway bet. Museum 533-9380 !55th / !56th Sts. 54 Pearl St. GALLERIES Guggenheim Museum Tues. - Sat. 10-4:30 Mon.- Fri. 10-4 Fifth Ave. at 89th St. Sun. 1-4 425-1776 ART GALLERIES- Tues. 11·8 Wed.- Sun. 11 -5 The American Federal Hall Afro Arts Center 860-1300 Numismatic Society Nat'l Museum 2191 A.C. Powell Blvd. Audubon Terrace Metropolitan Museum 26Wall St. Daily 9·8 Broadway bet. Daily 9-4:30 831 -3922 of Art 155thl156th Sts. Fifth Ave. at 82nd St. 264-8711 Tues. - Sat. 9-4:30 Tues. 10-8:45 Wed. - The Alternative Center Sun.t-4 Sat. 10-4:45 Sun. Whitney Museum for International Arts 234-3130 (Downtown Branch) 28 East Fourth St. 11 -4:45 - TR9-5550 55 WaterS!. " A FRICA--Emergent Whitney Museum The American Mon-Fri. 11 -3 Artists, Tribal Roots. Mad. Ave. at 75th St. Geographical Society 794-0633 & Influences." Daily 11 -6 Tues. 11-9 Audubon Terrace Thru June 17. Sun. and Holidays 12-6 Broadway bet. Amer. Museum of 473-6072 Closed Mondays 155th1156th Sts. Immigration (Ellis Is.) 794-0600 Mon.- Fri. 9-4 (Liberty Island in Benin Gallery 234-8100 N.Y. harbor lor ferry.) 2366 Seventh Ave. African-American lnst. The American Daily 9-4 (Bet. 138thl139th 833 U.N. Plaza (47th st) Museum of Natural 732-1236 Sts.) Tues.- Sat., 3-7 Mon.- Fri. 9-5 Sat. 11-5 History 234-9723 THE BRONX 949-5666 Central Park West at 79th St. Bronx Museum Burgess Collection Asia House Mon. - Sat. 10-4:45, of the Arts of Fine Art 112 East 64th St. Wed. till 9, Sun. 11-5 851 Grand Concourse 530 Riverside Dr. at Mon. - Sat., 10-5 Thurs. 873-1300 Mon. - Fri. 9-5 I Wed. 122nd St. 10-8:30 Sun. 1-5 " The Caribbean Ex­ till7:30/ Sun. 12-5 By appointment only PLI-4210 perience", May 13, 14, 681-6000 535-9807

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emember those "clip-on" taller and another self would fly ler Derby? Or sometimes on one R skates you used to fasten to free. Remember how you'd zip up skate? You thought you were hot, your shoes with a key? You would and down the block, sometimes in didn't you? As you grew older, put them on, grow a few inches a crouching position like the Rol- moving on, you viewed roller skat-

36 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment Hustlin', Freakin' and just doing whatever they feel to the groove of ~mirnofr the music . "Ladies only, ladies only. Everyone else off the floor.'' C7feaves you breathless The D.J., s"itting in his ivory tower, Smirnoff® Vodka, 80 proof, Distilled from Grain, pipes again: " Ladies only." The D.J. is the " Big Brother" of roller SMIRNOFF SPORTS QUIZ skating rinks. He's the one who calls the shots. Only he knows when Questions to flip you into a physical fit and just when to cool you out with 1. Give the "ring" names of the great boxers listed below: mellow sounds. (a) Arnold Raymond Cream (b) Louis Phal (c) Joe Barrow (d) Walker Disco skating is a fun sport. It Smith, Jr. (e) Sidney Walker (f) Henry Jackson 2. Name the only football player in the history of the game who has gets you moving to the rhythm of rushed tor over 1000 yards a season for two different teams. a solid beat, not anything at all like 3. What college did these basketball players attend? (a) Guy Rogers ice skating. Disco roller skating lets (b) Cleo Hill (c) Maurice Stokes (d) Elvin Hayes (e) Dick Barnett you "get down" around the rink (f) Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton 4. When the N.Y. Jets beat the Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl, with character, kick and comedy. who scored the ONLY Jets touchdown? It's the kind of sport that's great 5. Who hold the National League record tor most career grand slam for your body and your mind. homeruns? The first time you attempt to 6. Name the ex-Yankee catcher who played for the 1967 American roller skate will be rough. You'll League Champion Boston Red Sox. 7. What college has won the most N.C.A.A. basketball championships? slip, slide and undoubtedly fall. 8. Who fought in front of the smallest crowd for a world heavyweight But don't be discouraged; there bout? will always be someone to help SMIRNOFF TRIVIA QUESTION you to your feet again. After a What is "Charlie Birch"? while, you'll get to the point where Answers to quiz appear on Page 39 wheels will feel like shoes. That lost aplomb will zoom right back as you 1978, Ste. Pierre Smirnoff Fls. (Division of Heublein, Inc Hartford, Carin. learn to conquer the floor. Once you do, you can do just about ing as little league. Those old skates 100 persons and $1.50 per for all anything-going forward. Then all of yours were either passed on to a over that amount. It accommo­ of a sudden it will happen-you'll brother or sister or thrown away. dates 1,000 persons and the skating be skating backwards. It will come I 'II bet you six ball bearings that floor holds 700 comfortably.) as natural as learning to walk. you haven't been on a pair of With small bright eyes that spark­ Then you'll get a partner. skates since then, right? Well, hold le through horn-rimmed glasses, tight! That old kids' stuff is back­ our birthday host, Vinzerrelli, " Couples, Couples only, shouts bigger and better than ever. The beckons us in. The disco sounds are the D.J. The lights dim. The revol­ roller skating momentum, building powerful. It's impossible to have ving mirrored globe in the ceiling for 20 years, now has taken on a a conversation. But that's alright. glitters. Hand in hand, couples new dimension in sight and sound. You came to roller skate, not con­ float to the floor, skating side by The disco on wheels is an adult verse. side, an arm draped around each social boom! other's shoulder, moving back­ We find a small space on the rail­ wards to the soft mellow sounds ROLLER SKATING PARTY ing and move in closer. It' s amaz­ and dimmed lights. Skating back­ ing. A "disco Army" of speeding ward is the piece de resistance, the The top of the yellow marquee bodies zooming around the rink. ultimate. You just glide smoothly reads, "631-Skating Rink." Utica The "army" whizzes by us at what with your partner and ride high on Skating Rink, where 300 roller seems to be 100 miles per hour. the disco sound. skaters, rail clingers and socializers (It's really 20-25 mph.) As the ska­ "Everybody clear the floor, have gotten together to celebrate a ters zip around, they create a cool­ please. Clear the floor," bellows birthday. It's a Roller Skating Dis­ ing system-a sort of human fan the D.J. Vinzerrelli's Roller Skat­ co Birthday Party! (The rink is for the rail clingers. The skaters ing Birthday Disco Grand Finale available week nights for private in the center of the rink are doing is about to begin. " All Jigaboo parties at $2 a head for the first all kinds of fancy disco steps- Jammers on the floor please"

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment 37 sounds the loudspeaker. We won­ der about the Jigaboo Jammers? From Jamaica, Queens, the Jiga­ "The skaters in the center boo Jammers are Vinzerrelli, his of the rink are doing all friends and anyone else whom he kinds of fancy disco steps­ decides he wants in the club. We asked Vinnie (as he is sometimes Hustlin', Freakin' ... '' called) why he chose a name like "Jigaboo." His reply: "The name It has been said that roller skating 'jigaboo' had a nice ring to it and I is like jogging without the huffin' dug it, so I decided I'd call my rol­ and puffin'. There is total body ler skating group the Jigaboo involvement; your legs, your thighs, Jammers, and the name has been your hips and your waist. You'll getting over ever since. We even be using them all. Roller skating, have T shirts." without a doubt, rejuvenates the Claranelle Morris has been named As the house lights come on, the body and elevates the spirit. Tournament Director for the New chanting begins: Jig-a-Boo! Jig-a­ The skaters gradually begin to York City area in the Decade Boo! Suddenly, four young men disappear from the rink. The National Amateur Team Tennis dressed in red zoom onto the floor. Roller Skating Disco Birthday Championship. They take positions and the music Party has come to an end. But The first Decade National Ama­ begins. "Do the bus stop ... ", there's more. Every Monday night teur Team Tennis Championship, they step and stop, turn and spin. at the Utica Skating Rink, Vinzer­ the only major team tournament The chanting continues. Then, relli gives skating instructions for for amateurs in the United States, two small 'jammers' skate to the the novice. Intermediate and ad­ will get under way on June 30 at floor and do fancy steps, crossing vanced skaters can do their own 33 sites throughout the country. over, crouching together arm in thing. If you learn to roller skate The finals of the event will be held arm. Next comes Vinzerrelli, who well, who knows, maybe you too in conjunction with the U.S. Open dazzles us in his white satin two­ can become a Jigaboo Jam mer. at the new Flushing Meadow tennis piece vested suit and sparkling gold ROLLER SKATING DRESS complex in New York on Septem­ satin shirt; his skates are green ber 10. metallic with silver glitter at the Although most roller skaters Each team in the competition will toes. He soars around with accel­ wear jeans and shirts, you can wear include three men and three wo­ erating speed. The chanting reaches whatever is comfortable for you. men, and is open to players 21 years a frenzied pitch. Vinnie begins his Most important are cotton socks, of age and over. Two players must unique roller skating dance rou­ because they absorb the perspira­ be 35 or older. A match will consist tine-splits, flips with and without tion more readily than synthetics. of one set each of men's doubles, a walking cane, forward, back­ If you wear glasses and are really women's doubles and mixed doubles wards, spins, somersaults, and serious about roller skating, an in­ played under an eight game pro handsprings-acrobatic feats vestment in a pair of contact lenses set format. U .S.T.A. rules will be you'd have to see to believe. Vin­ is advisable. If you'd prefer to in effect throughout the tourna­ zerrelli has been roller skating for own your wheels rather than rent ment. a mere ten months and already has them, the Rolls-Royce of roller Entry forms are available appeared in several New York skates is the Douglass-Snyder Pre­ through national advertisements, magazines for his fantastic roller cisions. The precision wheels with tennis clubs, public courts, and skating showmanship. encased ball-bearings roll more product displays in supermarkets Anyway, if you enjoyed roller evenly, and they feel better than and other locations. Entries will skating as a child, you'll get a big­ shoes! These skates can cost up to close on June 17. ger kick out of it as an adult. If you $350. On the other hand, cheaper Metropolitan Area Playing Sites haven't been on a pair of skates ones cost as little as $40. A good for a long time, don't worry about pair of skates consists of a leather Midtown Tennis Club, losing face; the first few days are 8th Avenue and 27th Street boot with a firm counter (metal Roslyn Racquet Club, rough. But if you're a weight support) in the heel. It might not Landing Road, Roslyn watcher, you'll lose pounds' too. Tiger Racquet Club, be a bad idea to try the rentals for 43 Meadowland Parkway, Secaucus With each rotation around the rink, a while until you decide what's Golf and Tennis World, Black Hor>e Pike, you're burning up an average of right for you. liS West Atlantic City Stamford Indoor Tennis C lub, 400 calories in every spinning hour. -Marlene Chavis Maple Tree Avenue, Stam ford

38 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment Village Skating classes in hustle and Latin, $5 for BASEBALL 15 Waverly Pl. trial class, $48 for 10 classes, $75 for N.Y. Mets New York, N.Y. 20 classes, $285 for 100 classes. Shea Stadium ($3.50·$5) June Flushing Meadows Skating Rink Elaine Powers Figure Salon 2·San Diego 8:05p.m. Flushing Meadows, Queens, N.Y. 21 locations (check directory) 3·San Diego 8:05p.m. Exercise machines, women only, 4·San Diego 2:05p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.·9 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.· 5·Los Angeles 8:05p.m. CYCLING 4 p.m., $59.96 for 13 weeks, $72.95 for 8:05p.m. half year, $89.95 a year. 6-Los Angeles Harlem Bicycle Championship 8:05p.m. ?·Los Angeles Marcus Garvey Park (Mt. Morris Park) 9·San Francisco 8:05p.m. European Health Spa Course: 120th to 124th Sts., 5th and 10-San Francisco 2:05p.m. 401 East 55th St. & 505 Park Ave. Madison Avenues. 11·San Francisco 2:05p.m. 55th St.: 688·1620 June 18, 1 p.m. Sharp! 20·Montreal 8:05p.m. Park Ave.: 688·5330 21·Montreal 8:05p.m. Exercise machines, whirlpool, sauna, 22·Montreal 8:05p.m. steam, icepool, men and women, 23·Pittsburgh 8:05p.m. DRUM & BUGLE CORPS $350 per year, nonrenewable, $500 for two years, nonrenewable, $650 24·Pittsburgh 2:05p.m. Madison Square Garden Invitational for two years renewable every year 25·Pittsburgh 2:05p.m. Drum & Bugle Corps Competition after two years for $50. Seventh Ave. Bel ween 31st & 32nd Sts. N.Y. YANKEES Reading Pa. Buccaneers, Hawthorne Jack LaLanne Health Spa Yankee Stadium ($5·$6.50) Caballeros, New York Skyliners, 45 East 55th St. (14 other locations) Long Island Sunrisers, Connecticut Exercise machines, whirlpool, sau na, June Hurricanes, Rhode Island Matadors. steam, half·hour classes- calisthen· 1·Baltimore 2p.m. Ticket Prices: $4.50·$7.50 ics, yoga, karate, 7 days, hours vary, 12·0akland 8p.m. June 16, 8 p.m. 13·0akland 8p.m. $299 a year, renewable at $120 for 14·Seattle 8 p.m. next year. 15·Seattle 8p.m. 17·Boston 8p.m. SQUASH McBurney YMCA 215 West 23rd St. Played at YMCA's. 243·1982 SOCCER Gym, 48 ft. pool, running track, Manhattan: sauna, exercise room, handball, Cosmos Westside "Y", 63rd and B'way paddleball, yoga, karate. Giants Stadium, the Meadowlands (787-4400) $195 Adult Membership (in order to 135th Street YMCA June play) $3 for six lessons 4 times a year. Between 7th Ave. and Lenox Ave. 4· Vancouver Whitecaps 2:30p.m. Gymnastics, karate, calisthenics, etc. 11-Philadelphia Fury 2:30p.m. Flushing: 18·Washington Diplomats 2:30p.m. 138·46 Northern Blvd. (359·7100) Westside YMCA 21·Colorado Caribous 9:00p.m. For men only. Must join Business 5 West 63rd St. 28·Los Angeles Aztecs 9:00p.m. Men's Club, $275 per year. Available 787·4400 6 days per week. No Lessons available. Steamroom, two swimming pools, indoor track, full gym, weightlifting, TENNIS Brooklyn: handball, squash, paddleball, Prospect Park·Bay Ridge "Y", 9th St. racquetball. N.Y. Apples and 6th Ave. (7 68·7100) Madison Square Garden/Felt Forum Men only. Must join Business Men's ($8·$10) Club, $175 per year. ANSWERS TO SMIRNOFF SPORTS QUIZ June 5-Anaheim TRACK & FEILD 1. (a) Jersey Joe Walcott (b) Bat· 12·Phoenix tling Siki (c) Joe Louis (d) Sugar 13-Golden Gaters Le Mans Track Club Ray Robinson (e) Beau Jack (f) Henry 15·Boston An organization where academics Armstrong. and athletics parallel each other. 2. Mike Garrett-Kansas City Chiefs Greg Perry, Director-Coach. (1,087) and San Diego Charges (1 ,031) WRESTLING Headquarters: 3230 Gunther Ave., 3. (a) Temple University (b) Winston· Madison Square Garden ($4·$8) Bronx, N.Y. Salem Teac hers College (c) St. Fran· Training: Van Cortlandt Park, Man· cis College (Pennsylvania) (d) Univ· June 19,8:30 p.m. hattan, N.Y. ersity of Houston (e) Tenessee State All-Star wrestling, contestants to be Competing: The Armory, 168th St. & University (f) Xavier University of announced. Broadway, Manhattan, N.Y. Louisiana Be a spectator or join the club, train 4. Matt Snail and participate. 5. Willie McCovey, 18 DOUBLE DUTCH 6. Elson Howard World Invitational Double 7. U.C.L.A. Dutch Championship LEISURE TIME SPAS 8. Cassius Clay vs. Sonny Liston, Lincoln Center Plaza (Lewiston, Me. 1965, 2,434) 64th St. at Broadway, Manhattan: Fountain Plaza Trivia Answer Smirnoff Vodka and Rootbeer June 3, 12 noon. Apple Health Spa 321 East 22nd St. 673·3730 Swimming pool, exercise machines, ROLLER SKATING steam, sauna, whirlpool, yoga, calis· The Utica Skating Rink thenics. 635 Utica Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. Dancercise 167 East 86th St. and 1845 B'way The Empire Rollerdrome Eastside: 831·2713 200 Empire Blvd. Westside: 245:5200 Brooklyn, N.Y. Exercise program done to music,

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment 39 MEDIA

SOUL ALIVE'S FRED & FELICIDAD DUKES

C'fou/ Alive's first show of the of growing up," adds Felicidad, a ~ new season has begun with former engineer with Honeywell Chic's "Dance, Dance, Dance" Corporation, "We felt we could pulsating through WPIX's Lilli­ entertain our audience and at the putian studio. Twenty couples gy­ same time tell the students of activ­ rate around the floor as Gerry ities available at their school that Bledsoe's velvet voice welcomes the even they weren't aware of." viewer to another hour of dance Fred Dukes began his career in and enlightenment. The students broadcasting immediately after are really into it, clapping their graduating from Temple Univers­ hands, doing the disco whoop and ity. "I'd been interested in the dancing like the stars of the hour medium ever since my parents first they know they are when the assis­ brought home a TV set, you know tant director brings it all to a halt, one of those 12-inch RCA consoles "Cut! Let's do it over again." with the lift top, "says the multi­ The audible groan that follows talented Dukes, who teaches at the will never be heard on the final edit. Third World Cinema (62 W. 45th "It's like a desert out there," one St.). "And the first thing I realized perspiring nymph gasps under the Fe/icidad Dukes hot lights as she fans herself with a raised skirt. But then the camera's Dukes and Felicidad, the hus­ red light blinks on again and she band and wife production team quickly recovers a cool that isn't behind New York's number one taught in any academic institute. dance program, conceived Soul This time it's a "take". The Alive after being approached by dancers swirl, dip and sway to the WPIX's program chief, Bob Shea. rhythm as one disco hit follows "We had developed a reputation another while informative bits of for bringing shows in within bud­ school news flash across the bottom get," says Fred Dukes, a veteran of the screen. The guest performer, broadcaster whose credits include an exhilarant AI Green, arrives For You Black Woman and The and blithely sings his songs of love Miss Black America and Miss New and happiness without a hitch. Al­ York State beauty pageants. "Bob though the smile on Gerry's face wanted a show that combined pub­ has become strained and the crew lic affairs with a dance format. has begun to snap at the restless We sat down, thought it out and students, after four hours of al­ Soul Alive was born." most continuous taping, the show "We wanted a program that is fmally put to rest, ready for editing. would highlight the positive aspects Fred Dukes

40 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment was that there were no Black faces of Barbara Hanley in A Piece of the Any advice to aspiring ac­ l on it!" Action. Sheryl, as Barbara, vicious­ tresses? "Don't get discouraged, I Learning his craft as he pro­ ly attacks the motives of a social was devastated when I lost the gressed from a technician at worker (played endearingly by part in Sanford Arms;" her WHYY, Philadelphia's educational Hope Clarke) by calling her a smiling face turned into a frown station, to operations supervisor "poverty pimp" and "bourgeois" at the thought. "But Mr. Poitier for New York's WOR-FM's class­ in a scene that leaves the audience told me not to give up. One week ic DJs, Murray the K and Roscoe, limp. later Looking Good came around.'' Fred soon began to do commercials A graduate of Rutgers Uni­ The beaming smile returns. li!, in order to stay in television. "I versity, Sheryl won the part by Howard Brock Garland had been in the business for almost beating Sidney Poitier's daughter. a decade when I met Felicidad, "You have to respect a director "he says proudly, and she sold her who doesn't give the juiciest part in first concept, We, Us & Company, the film to his own kid," Sheryl to WNEW within weeks after en­ says. "But I had that part down BOOKS tering the field." pat. You see, "Barbara" was a "I'd graduated from Hunter girl at school who thought I had College and was the only woman eyes on her man. One day she The Greatest. By Muhammad Ali mechanical engineer at Honeywell came up to my room to straighten with Richard Durham. Random when I realized the job wasn't for me out; I never forgot that girl's House, $10.95. me," Felicidad says. She laughs at anger." The defeat Muhammad Ali suf­ the memory of their first encounter, That role has opened the doors fered when he lost his World "I met Fred on a blind date and to many others. After losing a part Heavyweight title to Leon Spinks we ended up not only married, but in the now canceled Sanford Arms, does not negate or even tarnish his business partners!" Sheryl has a pilot for ABC on the image as the "Greatest." His auto­ Dukes and Felicidad Produc­ boards. "It's a Black take-off on biography substantiates the self­ tions' staff, many of them trained Laverne & Shirley, " the lovely analysis he has .given the public. by Fred at the Third World, are actress says. "It's called Looking What is more, it goes behind constantly working on new pro­ Good and I'll play a beautician the facade and gives you a com­ jects. A series on Black Broadway living in Detroit." plete picture of the man. The book is in pre-production. "We want to Sherly attributes her initial suc­ is, as the subtitle reads, hi s "own delve into the rich history of Blacks cess to faith in God and strong story." As you read the events in· theatre," Felicidad says. "We'll family ties. "I really believe some­ chronicled, you realize that the use old stills, film clips and, if nec­ one up there is watching out for man, Muhammad Ali, is even essary, recreate those skits lost to me; and my family has been super bigger than the part he has played. • time." There also is talk of a poss­ with their support.'' There are countless incidents to ible series revolving around Ali, testify to this. whose recent interview on For You Black Women is still making waves. The butterfly has los/ its wings Black programming has come a The bee has lost its sting. long way since Fred first lifted the top on that antiquated RCA almost This message comes while Ali thirty years ago. One hopes Dukes was hospitalized after a momentary and Felicidad Productions' creative defeat. He decides that it will be endeavors continue to keep not his inspiration for future victories. only our souls but also our minds His comments about some of his alive. opponents: To Floyd Patterson, he said, "You were good. You had guts and heart. You were greater than those egging you on." About SHERYL LEE RALPH George Foreman he said, "But I take nothing away from George. He can still beat any man in the ne of last year's more note­ world. Except me." All of Ali's Oworthy screen performances roles outside the ring and the way was Sheryl Lee Ralph's portrayal Sheryl Lee Ralph he has played them add to this sta-

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42 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment ton Grange Library, 503 W. 145 St. June 10, 11 Grand Prix Tennis FILMS (Ages 6·9) Tournament, French Open (Grand June 7, Runaway Railway 4 p.m. Slam Title) 8·10 p.m. American Museum of Washington Heights Library, 1000 St. Natural History Nicholas Ave. (Ages 8·13) WNET·TV Channel13 Central Park West at 79th St. June 14, The Foolish Frog, Just " Skyline" Fridays at 9 p.m. Part en· Aud itorium, 7 p.m. Awful, Rosie's Walk, Faces, Cecily tertainment, part en lightenment, this Films from the People's Republic 11 a.m. Columbus Library, 742 10 Av. show is designed to supplement of China (preschool) rather than supplant the viewer's June 7, Impressions of a City June 17, Curious George Rides a in-person enjoyment of the city's arts. Shanghai) Bike, Chicken Soup with Rice, It encourages the viewing audience Behind the Scenes at the Peking Harold and the Purple Crayon, 1:30 to become, as well, a doing aud ience. Circus p.m. George Bruce Library, 518 w. To discover and enjoy the Big Apple's In Rehearsal at the Peking Opera 125th St. (all ages) cultural core. June 14, The Drugstore June 21, lickety·split licorice, Traditional Handicrafts People Soup, Stone Soup 9:30, 10:30 "Watch Your Mouth" Sundays at June 21, The Fishing Village & 4 p.m. Washington Heights 7 p.m. Educational and entertai ning June 28, The Oil Fields Library, 1000 St. Nicholas Av. series aimed at improving communi· (Ages 3·7) cations skills of 14 to 17 year olds. Nature Film Festival June 30, lollipop Opera, Caterpillar, Guest appearances will include Ruby June 3 and 4, Sat. and Sun. Cecily, Dorothy and the Pop Singer Dee, Stephanie Mills and others. Auditorium, People Center, 10:30 a.m. Hamilton Grange Library, Produced by El lis B. Haizlip. Education Hall and Calder 503 W. 145 St. (Ages 6·9) Laboratory 1 to 4:30p.m. BLACK HOSTED PROGRAMS More than 30 films will be shown TELEVISION continuously from 1 to 4:30p.m. Positively Black-WNBC (Channel4) Included will be Hot Spot, The Great WCBS·TV Channel 2 Sundays, 1 p.m. Featuring Carol Jen· Dinosaur Discovery, In Search The Jelfersons with Isabel Sandord, kins and Gus Heningburg. of the Bowhead Whale, Ternwatch, Sats. 8 p.m. and Earth Plant: Universe. like it ls-WABC (Channel 7) Sun· Good Times days, 1:30 p.m. Featuring Gil Noble. Japanese Weekend Mons.8p.m. June 17 and 18 Black Journai-WNET (Channel 13) People Center, 1 to 4:30p.m. Baby I'm Back with Demond Wilson Sundays, 6 p.m. Featuring Tony Brown. Colorful films of life in Japan wi ll Mons. 8:30p.m. highlight this special weekend Black News-WNEW (Channel 5) program. WNBC-TV Channel4 Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. Featuring Bill All above film programs are free with Sha Na Na variety show featuring McCreary & Marion Etoile Watson. Museum admission. Denny Greene, Tues. at 7:30p.m. Soul Alive-WPIX (Channel 11 ) Sat· New York Public libraries WNEW·TV Channel 5 urdays, 1:30 a.m. and 12 noon June 1, Meet the Makers 5:30p.m. Mobil Showcase Presents Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53 St. " Between the Wars (7:30p.m.) Soul Train-WNEW (Channel 5) Sat· June 3, Sweat of the Sun 2:30p.m. June 7, "latin America" urdays, 11 a.m. Baychester Library, 2049 Asch June 14, " The ltalian-Ethiopian War" Loop North, Bronx June 21 , " The Spanish Civil War" June 5, The Score 7 p.m. Jefferson June 28, " The Phony War" RADIO Market Library, 425 Ave of the Americas. King Kong 4 p.m. Pelham WABC·TV Channel 7 WBLS Bay Library, 3060 Middletown Rd. June 2, 3, 4, Children's novel " Roll 107.5 FM, 24 hours, heavy on disco Bronx of Thunder, Hear My Cry"-a Black music. June 6, Vroom, 39 Steps, West family's fight to hold onto their Virginia Coleslaw. 2 p.m. Donnell land in Mississippi during the WBLS Library Center, 20 W. 53rd St. Depression. Check daily listing for 107.5 FM, 24 hours, heavy on disco June 7, Flying Deuces, 7 p.m. Sound· time. sound. view Library, 660 Soundview Ave. June 7, " The Fifth Annual Em my N.Y.C. Roots parts 7&8, 3:30p.m. Awards for Daytime Programming" WRVR West Farms Library, 2085 Honeywell 3-4:30 p.m. 106.7 FM, 24 hours, al l jazz. Av. N.Y.C. June 17, " America Votes lor Tomor· June 8, Public Enemy 7 p.m. New row's Stars" A two-hour live tele· WLIB Dorp Library, 309 New Dorp Lane, S.l. cast in which viewers around the 1190 AM, 5:45 a.m.-8:45a.m., reggae, June 13, The Day the Earth Stood country chooe the best of a group calypso. Still4 p.m. Bloomingdale Library, of new and talented entertainers by 150W.100St. instantaneously tabulated WINS June 20, Thank You, Mask Man, The balloting. The performers, all pro· 1010 AM, 24 hours, time. news, Barber Shop, The Gold Rush 2:30 fessionals with limited TV exposure, weather. p.m. Bloomingdale Library, 150 W. will compete in eight categories. 100St. 9·11 p.m. WQXR June 21, Brief Encounter, 7:30 p.m. 96.3 FM, 6 a.m. · midnight, classical, "ABC News Closeup" will report on Kingsbridge Library, 280 W. 231 St. symphonic, operatic music. one of the most serious health prob· June 22, The Man Who Knew-Too lems facing this country today, the Much 7 p.m., New Dorp Library, 309 WNYC effects of something like 70,000 New Dorp Lane, S.l. 93.9 FM, 24 hours, special hourly chemicals in general use today with topical music, jazz, opera, pop. very few of them pre-tested on New York Public library human beings. Check daily listings Programs for Children WXLO for day and time. 98.7 FM, " HOURS, ROCK AND June 1, Toolbox Ballet, Dorothy and What's Happening ROLL, RHYTHM AND BLUES. the Kite, Magic Michael, A Scrap of Thurs. 8:30p.m. Paper and a Piece of String, 11 a.m. WPLJ Columbus Library, 742 10 Ave. (pre· WPIX·TV Channel11 95.5 FM , 24 hours, rhythm and school) blues, rock and pop. Vivian Round· June 2, Big Red Barn, Rosie's Walk, May 31 , June 1 " The Bastard" tree 2·6 a.m. Ducks, Pigs, Hop 1Q30 a.m. Hamil· 8-10 p.m.

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment 43 out being aware of it. "I spent a be understood and integrated into lot of time behind the scenes •.. the traditional psychiatric theories playing in situations where you and practices in order to success­ wouldn't expect the bass player to fully treat the Black client. The stand out." Until his four-year result: an expanded concept of stint with Herbie Hancock, Buster competence for the staff delivering spent nine years backing singers, care and treatment with compon­ among them Nancy Wilson, Sarah ents that are new or traditional, Vaughan, Dakota Staton and but with a particular responsive­ Betty Carter. But Buster isn't wor­ ness to Blacks.'' ried about receiving public recog­ ''There is still a lot to be learned nition. "I'm just concerned about about how to best deliver mental always being totally true to myself health services in a community about my music." such as the one we serve. How­ Buster credits his practice of ever, we do know that we must Buddhism-as a member of the develop a system of care that can Nichiren Shoshu sect-with provi­ be integrated into existing formal Buster Williams ding the insight that has enabled and informal community networks. him to put his music into the per­ Our staff must also reach out and MUSICIAN'S MUSICIAN: "I spective. His ultimate goal is to teach as well as provide direct just want to get better, I want to achieve absolute happiness through services if we are to help indivi­ become a master on my instru­ chanting "Nam Myoho Renge duals and families in the com­ ment." This is bassist Charles Kyo." In striving for this goal, munity use their strengths to man­ "Buster Williams' definitive res­ Buster says that his life-including age their stresses and realize their ponse to questions about plans for his music- will definitely blossom. full potential." says Dr. Richard G. Dudley, Medical Director. the future. Buster's talents are ... AND ALL THAT JAZZ: New­ A four-fold expansion of the highly respected by jazz afficiona­ port's loss is New York's gain. The present program is planned. In ad­ dos and performers alike-many Newport Jazz Festival/New York, dition to an expanded adult out­ of whom already consider him which moved to the metropolitan patient department, new services "The Master" of the acoustic area six years ago, is celebrating its will include: bass. 25th anniversary. From June 23rd A native of Camden, N.J., Bus­ through July 2nd, the giants of jazz • Special services to the elderly. ter has been playing the bass for will be performing all over the city. • Children (including therapeutic almost twenty years; his father, a Among the highlights will be the nursery & pre-school) bassist and drummer, was his first inauguration of outdoor events in • Adolescents (psych-ed program teacher. Although Buster studied Saratoga Springs, N.Y. & evening center) briefly with Gerald Wiggins at • Day treatment for the chronically the Combs College of Music in WASHINGTON HEIGHTS­ disabled. Philadelphia, he is primarily a WEST HARLEM COMMUNITY • 24 hour emergency I crisis inter­ self-taught musician. Earning his MENTAL HEALTH CENTER: vention. living as a musician since the age "The day-to-day micro- and macro • Alcohol and other substance of 17, Buster went on the road insults that are a part of the Black abuse. with Gene Ammons and Sonny experience in this country, coupled • Residential treatment centers and Stitt in 1960, right after he gradua­ with the psychological stresses that supervised living for those with ted from high school. other Americans face, make the life emotional problems. Despite his international reputa­ of the American Black particularly • Community outreach; consulta­ tion, Buster is relatively unknown stressful. But then, American tion and education. outside of jazz circles. Yet many Blacks have their own special people have heard him play with- strengths as well. All of this must Serves: 125th Street to 181st Street

44 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Emerrainmem Hudson River to St. Nicholas Ave. released film from American In­ commercials for nationally adver­ 694-9247- Dr. Richard G. Dudley ternational Pictures stars Bryan tised products before the feature 694-9200 Ms. Austin O'Dell (a semi-regular on "What's begins. Backers of the project con­ TAPESTRIES FROM SENEGAL: Happening!"), Lawrence Hilton­ tend that the income they produce The African American Institure, Jacobs (of "Welcome Back Kot­ will keep admission costs from ris­ 833 United Nations Plaza: Works ter" fame) and Ren Woods (last ing. " We can no longer make up by 13 Senegalese artists, including seen as the Mandinka maiden in for poorer grossing films," says such internationally famous artists " Roots"). Ron Lesser, East Coast represent­ as Ansoumana Diedhiou, Modou COMMERCIALS GO TO THE ative for Cinemavision, Inc. Any­ Niang and Abdoulaye N' Diaye. MOVIES: Now you'll have to take way, it's a terrific market for ad­ The works include 21 tapestries your movies with commercials and vertisers. handwoven from woolen yarns at just be thankful they're positioned the Manufactures Senegalaises des between showings of the feature Washington Heights Art Show: Arts Decoratifs, a workshop in and not in the middle. Project Artists of Tomorrow ... young peo­ Thies, Senegal. Each tapestry has Commercial, which has been test­ ple from the community, ages 6 been designed by a leading Senegal­ ed nationwide for the past year­ to 17, exhibit paintings, drawings, ese artist. The exhibition runs and-a-half, will be launched full­ collage and who participated in through June 18th. scale throughout the east. Millions the Washington Heights Art Show KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR of movie-goers will see up to three in Fort Tryon Park last summer. "YOUNGBLOOD": A recently minutes of specially produced June 13- June 30.

The Best of Friends: (L-R) Wayne Scarborough, Noel Hankin, Andre Smith, Mal Woolfolk, Charles Perry, Harry Felder, Danny Berry, Tony Cooper.

ENTERTAINMENT COMP­ and a name change) and Orpheus, able for benefits, receptions, pri­ LEXES: The Best of Friends began 1055 Washington Ave., Bklyn. vate parties. in 1966 as a group of young Black Membership is available, and it The Friends - Danny Berry, men sponsoring social affairs at entitles you to special discounts and Tony Cooper, Harry Felder, Noel various clubs in Queens. By 1977, access to all the clubs and their af­ Hankin, Charles Perry, Wayne the group owned entertainment filiate organizations. Scarborough, Andre Smith and complexes in Queens, Manhattan The entertainment complexes Mal Woolfolk- have established and Brooklyn, including Lucifers, feature - in addition to disco themselves as young pioneers and 216-19 Linden Blvd., Queens: dancing - shows by top-notch successful Black businessmen.®, Leviticus, 45 W. 33 St., NYC; entertainers, games, including -Rosalie Gayle Othello, 500 Eighth Ave. NYC backgammon, chess and electronic (presently undergoing a face lift games. The facilities also are avail-

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment 45 verything about Fats Waller suckle Rose, Handful of Keys Ewas slightly unusual. To begin and Ain't Misbehavin' were the with, while most jazz greats favorites. At the London Pal­ grated to New York, Fats ladium, he was billed in large elec­ native New Yorker. tric lights as the "World's Great­ Thomas Wright Waller was v~ ."'"'--.­ est Rhythm Pianist.'' on May 21, 1904 to Adeline an On his return to the states, his Edward Waller in a brownstone popularity had soared. He was at 107 W. 134th Street in Harlem. constantly on the road with cross­ By the time he attended P .S. 89 country tours and one-night stands. next to his house, he had been Following his January, 1942, labeled "Fats" by his peers. sold-out Carnegie Hall concert, Young Fats found himself in the he traveled to Chicago, where he midst of a thrilling Harlem atmo­ launched the career of a young sphere. Vaudeville, theatre and the blues singer-Dinah Washington. jazz cellars along 133rd and 134th Stormy Weather, the all-Black Streets were in full swing. He ab­ musical film, was waiting for him sorbed it all. He knew that he in California, so he wasted very wanted to be a part of the show little time in the next town, Omaha, world. • Nebraska. Omaha was so cold that The neighborhood movie theatre, he coined a phrase we use today. the Lincoln, attracted young Fats Fats equat~d the wind to the play­ like a magnet. It had a small pipe ing of his friend Coleman Hawkins, organ and a piano. He seldom re­ " Hawkins is blowing!" Now cold membered the movie, but he weather is known as the "Hawk." memorized all of the music played While shooting Stormy Weather by Mazie Mullins to accompany the rounds to music publishers Fats was commissioned to compose the silent pictures. Sensitive to his such as W.C. Handy, Clarence the score for Early To Bed. He unusual interest, she allowed him Williams and Irving Berlin and poured out most of the tunes ef­ to sit beside her and watch. Soon sold the same tunes over and over, fortlessly and the show was a hit he accompanied her and eventually changing the lyrics or the melody in Boston and New York. replaced her. around just enough to pass it off as When he closed at the Zanzibar It was not until Fats met James a new song. The standard rate Club in Hollywood and boarded P. Johnson that his life as a jazz was fifty dollars per song. the train with his manager, he pianist took root. James P. was Fats' first recording session was was at the apex of his career. He the reigning king of piano. He a memorial tribute to Florence was returning to New York pro­ took it upon himself to shape Mills on Victor Records. By 1929 fessionally and financially sound, the raw talent he saw in Fats. Fats had written his most popu­ but his health was still suffering The training grounds were read­ lar piano solos, Alligator Crawl, from his bout with the flu and ily accessible in Harlem-the "par­ African Ripples and Clothes Line his lack ofrest. lour parties," the "rent parties." Blues. When the train made its cus­ Every Saturday night, fried chick­ His recordings were beginning to tomary stop in Kansas City on en, chitlins, pig feet and potato sell across color and cultural lines. the way to New York, the manager salad were the staples, and the People who had never bought discovered that Fats had died in piano player would be the main records before were now buying his sleep. attraction. Guests paid to feast complete Waller collections. I'm "Fats" Thomas Waller's death and party to the tunes of some of Going to Sit Right Down and was as unusual as his life. Unlike the greatest pianists around. James Write Myself a Letter was so popu­ most Black musicians of that era, P. played the best parties and he lar that people assumed Waller was he left a will to protect his wife took Fats along. His first house the writer. His rendition had only and three children, a legacy of pub­ party job paid him three dollars. popularized the tune. lished songs and many recordings. He soon won a reputation for him­ July 1938, he set sail for his Ain't Misbehavin' is as popular self and surpassed James P. with first tour of Europe, where his now as it was fifty years ago. oo. the "stride piano" style. records were hot. At the Empire Fats teamed up with Andy Room in Glasgow, Scotland, Fats Razaf, a lyrist, and they made made ten curtain calls. Honey- -Theda Palmer-Head

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