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ROUTES has discovered just who Judith Jamison and the will be appearing in the "Big Ap­ Alvin Ailey Ensemble ple" during this month. HIGH­ will appear at the Calderone Con­ LIGHTS are presented as special cert Hall, 169 Franklin Avenue, interests for special people. Check Hempstead, Long Island. Spon­ this page for details of special oc­ sored by the Friends of Arts, a non­ casions. profit organization stimulating the arts on Long Island. 8 p.m. Orches­ tra $10; Mezz. $7.50; Balcony $5.

•6Johnny Mathis returns 1 to the New York Area with his command performance at Westchester Premier Theatre, Sun­ day 7:30; Fri. & Sat. 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Weeknights 8:30. Prices weekends,$11,9, 7;week- days, $10, 8, 6.

Black Stud­ Eubie Blake, last of the great 8 ies Week at ragtime pianists, 94-year-old CCNY, The New York Branch­ composer who is lively as a cricket African Heritage Studies Associa­ bubbling with joy and high spirits, tion, Black Studies Department, plays with the bravura of a teenager. City University, Convent Avenue at Town Hall, Tuesday, Nov., 1, at 2 138th St. (690-8117). "Issues related p.m. General Admission $2.00. For to Black Studies, career possibili­ Senior Citizens, $1.50 individual, ties, the Black family, the Southern groups of 10 or more $1.00. Box of­ African Liberation struggle ..." fice hours Mon-Sat. 12-8, Sun. 12-6.

Outstanding songwriter and stylist, Joan Armatrading, in concert at A very Fisher Hall, Lin­ The Joffrey Ballet coln Center. returns to City Center 55th Street Theater after a year's absence. Premiering during New York Jazz Museum pre­ this season is the solo performance sents films from the archives of Christian Holder in a work cho­ on Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 reographed by Gerald Arpino, enti­ p.m., 236 West 54th Street. Fea­ tled, "Touch Me." This ballet is tured are "The Jazz Trumpet" with danced to gospel music by Reverend Dizzy Gillespie, Red Allen and mu­ James Cleveland and the Charles sic from 40's and 60's. Also, "Louis Fold Singers. Christian Holder, by Armstrong: Red Beans and Ricely the way, is the nephew of Geoffrey Yours." Admission $3.00. Holder.

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Houses of Culture Don't Turn Off Tum On To Lectures

e ctures. The very mention of the word is enough to Lput most people to ;Jeep, or at least generate a good yawn. lt is the kind of word that revives memories of that required course you had to take, that overheated c lassroom with the slowest clock in the world, or that absent-minded professor with the two speed monotone voice-slow and slower. It was that type of class lecture that put real joy into the last day of school. It's unfair to educators to imply that boring lectures are only limited to the classroom or that all classroom lectures are boring . It is equall y unfair to tum off to lectures just because of negative memories based on old experiences. Lectures have come of age! Lec­ School (see ROUTES listing). The Or, the second lecture entitled , tures today come in the form of lec­ first one entitled "Going Out In New ··Essence of the City ... presented by ture series, individual lectures, York." is given by Howard Thomp­ Henry Cohe n , the Dean of the courses, and programs. And many son, who writes the daily column, Center for New York City Affairs at are neither static, stale, nor boring. "Goin g Out Guide" in the New the New School. Rather than being a Today sponsors of programs engage York Times. The catalogue lists lecture in how New Yorkers li ve, it is some of the finest talent around. it as a lecture in "how to enjoy New in actuality an opportunity for the They in tum, are eager to share their York from cathedral to caberet. · · participants to question people like knowledge or expertise with the par­ Does it sound like a classic class­ Michael Burke. Paddy Chayefsky, ticipants in the program. Group dis­ room/blackboard type situation? Far Betty Freidan, Red Smith. Anne cussion is sought and encouraged, from it! As an authority on New Meara. and eight other prominent and some of the most modern educa­ York, Mr. Thompson, along with New Yorkers about their reaction to tional techniques are employed, in guests, will recommend some of the living and workin g in the city. addition to visual aids, guest lectur­ little known "best buys·· in enter­ The diversifi cation of lectures, ers and field trips. tainment in the city.Walking and courses and programs in the met­ Two excellent examples come discovering lesser known night spots ropolitan area is mind boggling. Re­ from just one such source-the and bargain movies are all part of the gardless of what a person's interests catalogue of lectures at the New information he will give. or needs may be, there is a course or

8 ROUTES, A G11ide to Black Enterrainmenr. November 1977 lecture out there to satisfy almost any interest, and have some fun be­ sides. The growth of adult programs over the last 30 years has been dic­ tated by the demand of inquisitive minds to " know more" about this world in which we live. Once this curiosity is aroused, then it needs to be satisfied. We constantly hear from Madison Avenue that consum­ ers dictate the products that appear on the market. And in this case the public demand for more knowledge has been answered with an offering of courses and lectures by a variety of organizations across the country. Be it pottery making. a history of jazz, law or foreign language, there is a course or lecture just waiting for attendance. Although the primary reason for attending a course or program is to gain new knowledge, many people attend for a myriad of other reasons-from meeting new people with the same interests, to just get­ ting out for an evening of construc­ tive activity. The ROUTES listings are but a " drop in the bucket" of the hundreds of offerings that exist throughout the Tri-State area for the month of November. A phone call to most local high schools. colleges or museums, however, will bring are­ sponse of catalogues and brochures listing lectures and courses for the full year or the current season. The following lists should not be con­ strued as being the institution 's only offering-rather, it is just a sample of some of their many courses (The New School Bulletin, for instance, has over 200 pages of lecture courses, seminars and programs). So, for those who have not ex­ perienced the pleasure of today 's lec­ tures, go out and try one. Treat it as a form of entertainment and see if you won't enjoy it. And, for those who have already tried it, be expan­ sive and try something new . Regard­ less of which category you choose-TURN ON TO LEC­ TURES. You ' ll be glad you did.@ Don Driver

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment. November 1977 9 METROPOLITAN noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets QUEENS Jan. 22 Beverly Sills MUSEUM OF ART are $4, to benefit the Children's Feb. 19 Luciano Pavarottl B2nd St. & 5th Ave. Hospital Facial Reconstruction Mar-Gret's Cooking School Two additional dates to be an­ TR9·5500 Center In Philadelphia, Pa.Starts 82 Ave.. Kew Gardens, N.Y. nounced. Six Sundays at 5:30 anywhere in the village. 544-9207 p m./$25.00. Single tickets (if The Art of the Classical (609) 397-0553. Emphasis on continental hors available. after Oct. 15): $5. Oriental Carpet d'oeuvres and menus. Contact Richard Ettinghausen directly for hours. Five 3'h-hour Nov. 29 The o rigin of the lessons, $150. Urban Development Strategy In carpet and Its functions in COOKING SCHOOLS Major World Cities East and West; the earliest Richard May, U.N. Center for carpets from Iran, Tur· YM·YWHA Housing, Building and Planning key and Egypt. MANHATIAN 92 St. and Lex. Ave., N.Y. The course examines the Dec. 6 The classical Per· 427-6000 relevance to New York's problems Cooking With love, Gimbel's East of those solutions now being sian carpet In Its 125 E. 86th St., N.Y. Personal Power in the Press many manifestations. evolved by other cities with par­ 348-2300, Ext. 4011405 Leonard Probst, host for colum· ticular reference to settlement Dec. 13 The Turkish carpet Basically demonstration by In· nists who will discuss how they policies. urban planning concepts, from the 15th-19th century. structors. Classes also available gather information and write their housing and community Improve­ Dec. 20 Carpet production for children 6·12 years of age. columns as well as how they ment programs. In Caucasus, India & Spain. Year-round; contact directly for began their careers and how they 8 sessions-Tues. , 7:45·9:15 p.m. 4 Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.l$12 times. Five 2V2-hour lessons, $95; became columnists. Beg. Nov. 22, $60. Intermediate and advanced Nov. 9 liz Smith, syndicated col· Style: Art, Science lessons, $119-$125. umnist from the N.Y. Daily News. and Phllospophy Nov. 16 Tom Wicker, author, Brownstones and Lotts: Alice Mary Hilton seven novels and three non- fic­ Cooking With Mady Architecture, Renovation, tional books. The complex relationships 210 W.101 St., Apt. 11C, N.Y. Residential Development Nov. 23 Craig Claiborne, food of art, science and philoso­ 850-2404 O.K. Patton, President, The Real news editor of The N.Y. Times. phy form the style of a peri­ This Is a good choice for begin­ Estate Board of N.Y.; Chairman, Nov. 30 Russell Baker, columnist od and Its intellectual life ners. Mrs. Brown keeps a watchful Brownstone Revival Committee from The N.Y. Times and Observer. Nov. 9 Giotto in the age eye as students work in her small Individual class sessions involve Each Wed. at 11 a.m., $16; single of belief dining foyer. The range of interna­ neighborhood histories. field trips tional dishes Is French, Italian. tickets, $5 (available after Oct. 24). to representative buildings, con­ Nov. 16 Poussin in the age sideration of relevant rent laws of reason mid-European and Chinese. Cost: $100 for five 2-hour lessons. Fiction/Drama and preparation of the economics Nov. 23 Cezanne in the age Nadine Gordlmer and Grace Paley balance sheet. of technology Nadine Gordlmer Is author of the 8 sessions-Wed.. 7: 45-9:15 p.m. 3 Weds. at 8:00 p .m.l$9 China Institute In America novels A Guest of Honour and Oc· Beg. Nov. 30, $60. 125 East 65th Street, N.Y. cas/on for Loving, as well as five Beethoven 744-8181 volumes of short stories. Grace Karl Haas Type: Participation/demonstration. Paley's collections of short stories The New York Avant-Garde The oldest Chinese cooking Nov. 16 The young are Enormous Changes at the Last Film Scene school in the city. Classes are Beethoven: from Bonn Minute and The Little Disturb­ Jonas Mekas, Director. Anthology held in the big downstairs kitchen to Vienna anc~s of Man. Film Archives auditorium. Classes at all levels Mon., Nov. 281$2.50 A survey of the last ten years of Nov. 23 The Beethoven for beginning, intermediate and revolution: Sturm John Cheever avant-garde film activity in N.Y. advanced students. 8 sessions-Tues ., 5:55-7:25 p.m und Orang John Cheever's novels include Cost: Beginning/intermediate Bulfet Park, The Wapshot Chroni­ Beg. Nov. 22. $60 Nov. 30 Beethoven and his classes: $85 for nine 3-hour les­ cle, winner of the National Book time: a study of artis- sons; gourmet/vegetarian classes: Award, and his latest. Falconer. tic, social and politi· $120 for seven 3-hour lessons. Mon.. Dec. 191$3.50 cal Interdependence The Prime Butcher: The Art of Bernard Malamud Selecting and Preparing Meat Dec. 7 The modes and Bernard Malamud, winner for fic­ Primary aim of classes is to guide media of Beethoven's BROOKLYN tion of the Pulitzer Prize and Na­ in meat selection and preparation. musical expression: frustra· tional Book Award, has written 6 sessions- Wed .. 6·9 p.m. Beg. lions and fulfillment Brooklyn College The Fixer, The Tenants. and Nov. 9, $90; materials fee, $15- Dec. 14 The private Bee· Adult Education Program Rembrandt's Hat. payable at registration. thoven: man and musician Bedford Ave. and Ave. H Mon., Jan. 9/$3.50 In search of inner peace 780-5184 Lillian Hellman 5 Weds. at 2:30p.m.l$15 Chinese cooking, demonstration Lillian Hellman's works Include Principles of and participation. Contact school the plays The Little Foxes and The Real Estate Investment directly for hours. Eight 2-hour Children's Hour, and the personal Abram Barkan, President, James HOUSE TOURS lessons, $40. chronicles, Pentimento. An Felt Realty Services, Inc. Through examination of the be­ Nov. 12-Townhouses and Unfinished Woman. and Scoun­ havior patterns of the real estate apartments-and a former Hunan Exotic Palace drel Time. market in the New York Metro­ police stable-all over 114-116 Henry St., Brooklyn Hts. Date to be announced/$3.50 politan region, this course will Manhattan will be featured 643-1743. Arthur Miller help to understand the basic in this tour to aid the Folk This is a free, once-a-month Arthur Miller's many prize-winning ele· Art Museum. Hours are 11 demonstration class given in a plays include All My Sons, Death ments of real estate Investment. a.m. to 5 p.m., with a recep­ Chinese restaurant. The demon­ of a Salesman. The Crucible. and 8 sessions-Man., 5:55-7:25 p.m. tion at the Museum later. stration is held in a private dining The Price. Beg. Nov. 28, $60. Tickets are $25, to be pur­ room and all assembled get to Date to be announced/$3.50 chased In advance. Write taste a bit of each dish prepared. Survival Museum of American Folk Speaking of Opera Astor Place Theater. 434 Lafayette Art, 49 West 53rd Street, Indian Cooking School Robert Jacobson. editor of Opera 254-4370 N.Y., N.Y. 10011. 101 Clark St., Brooklyn Heights, News, Is the author of several A South African play with music. (212) 581-2475. 625-3958 books. including Reverberations: Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 8 p.m., This is a participation course in Interviews with the World's $5.00-8.00; Fri .. 8 p.m., Sat., 6 & 9 Nov. 12, 13-Weekend North Indian, Kashmir! and Leading Musicians Mr. Jacobson p.m., Sun., 3 p.m .. $5.50-$8.50. tours In Sergeantsville, Mougul cuisines. The beginners' will have as his guests outstand­ N.J., in Hunterdon County, course Includes a meal at an In· ing figures In the world of opera. will open a half-dozen dian restaurant. Question and answer periods will fieldstone and clapboard Cost: beginners, $145 for six 3- follow each program. homes from 10 a.m. to 4 hour lessons; intermediate and ad Nov. 20 Renata Scotto p.m. on Saturday and from vanced. $95 for 3 lessons. Nov. 27 Leonie Rysanek

10 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Enrertainment, November 1977 Museum of LOWER Tues.·Sat. 10·5:30 Gallery Talks Museums American Folk Art MANHATTAN YU 8·8857 Nov. 3 Insects 49 West 53rd St are Exciting MANHATTAN FIFTH Peg Alston Arts Tues.-Sun. 10:30·5:30 South Street Nov. 10 Ritual and AVENUE AND 58 1·2474 407 Central Park Belief in West Africa VICINITY Seaport Museum West at 100th St Fulton and Front Sts Nov. 17 Plants of Museum of By appointment 12 to 6 662·5522 the Wetlands Studio Museum B roadcastln~ 766-9020 Nov. 24 Thanksglv· 1 East 53rd t In Harlem Henry 0. Tanner ing-No lecture 2033 Fifth Av (bet Tues.-Sat. 12·5 Fire Department 125th/126th St) 752-7684 Gallery Museum 44 West 63rd St Wed. 10-9/Tues.-Fri. 104 Duane St THE NEW SCHOOL 10·6, Sat./Sun. 1·6 Mon.-Sat. 11 ·6 MANHATTAN Mon.-Fri. 9-4/Sat. 9·1 582·9312 166 W. 12 St., N.Y.C. 427-5959 WEST SIDE 744-1000 741 ·5690 Martha Jackson El Museo del Barrio Fraunces Tavern The Essence 1945 3rd Av at 107 St The Cloisters Gallery, Fort Tryon Park Museum 521 West 57th St of the City Mon.-Thurs. 10· 54 Pearl St 12/1·5, Fri. 10·1211 -3 Tues.-Sat. 10-5:45, (bet. 10th/11th Av) Henry Cohen, Dean, 4:45 in Winter/ Mo n.-Fri. 10·4 Wed.·Sat. 10-5:30 831-7272 425-1776 Center for New York Sun. 1·5:45 757-8215 City Affairs Museum of the 923·3700 Ju;;t Above Midtown New Yo rk as a City of New York THE BRONX center of urban civil· Fifth Av at 10 4th St Museum of the (JAM) American Indian 50 West 57th St (bet. ization: How lnfluen· Tues.-Sat. 10·5/ Bronx Museum Su n. 1·5 Aud ubon Terrace 5th/6th Av) tial New Yorkers live Broadway bet. of the Arts Wed.·Sat. 10-5:30 in it, thrive in it, 534·1672 851 Grand 155th/156th St 757-3442 and draw upon it International Center Tues.·Sun. 1·5 Concourse 283·2420 Mon.-Fri. 9·5/Wed . for intellectual of Photogra~h ~ Cinque Gallery till 7:30/Sun. 12·5 2 Astor Place and profession· Fifth Av at 4t St al stimulation. Dally except Mon. Hispanic Society 681 -6000 Tues.·Sat. 12:30·5:30 11·5 of America 533-9380 8 sessions-Tues.. 860·1783 Audubon Terrace 7:45·9:15 p.m. Beg. Broadway bet. BROOKLYN Nov. 15, $60. Jewish Museum 155th/156th St Fifth Av at 92nd St Tues.-Sat. 10·4:301 Brooklyn Museum Lectures Sun. 1·4 Career Opportunities Mon.-Thurs. 12·51 188 Eastern Parkway and Strategies for Sun. 11·6 Tues.-Sat. 10·51 860·1860 The American Sun. 11·5 AMERICAN the N.Y. Woman Numismatic Society 638·5000 MUSEUM Letty Cottin Cooper-Hewitt Audubon Terrace OF NATURAL Pog rebin, Editor, MS Museum Broadway bet. Magazine; Autho r, 155thl1 56th St QUEENS HISTORY Fifth Av at 91 st St Tues.·Sun. 1·4 Cent. Pk. W./79th St. "Getting Yours: How Tues. 10·9/Wed.-Sat. 286-3030 873-1300 to Make the System 10·5/Sun. 12·5 Queens Museum Work for the Work· 860·201 1 The American New York City Bldg. ing Woman." Flu sh i n~ Meadow, People Center Guggenheim Geographical Corona ark This weekend center The course explores Society career options and Museum Audubon Terrace Tues.·Sat. 10·5/ offers live programs Fifth Av at 89th St Sun. 1·5 in ethnic music, opport unities for Tues. 11 -81 Broadway bet. women in the 155thl 156th St 592-2406 dance, film, exhibi· Wed.·Sun. 11·5 Mon.-Fri. 9·4 lions, demonstra- Metropolitan area. 860·1313 234-8100 STATEN ISLAND l ions and talks. Sat. 8 sessions- Wed., 5:55·7:25 p.m. Beg. Metropolitan & Sun., 1·4:30 p.m. Museum of Art The American Staten Island Nov. 30, $60. Fifth Av at 82nd St Museum of Natural Institute of Slide Lectures Tues. 10· 8:451 History and The Arts and Sciences Nov. 1 From Girl· Living Alone In Wed.·Sat. 10·4:451 Hayden Planetarium Stuyvesant Place the City Central Park West at and Wall St, St. hood to Womanhood Su n. 11 -4:45 79th St Nov. 8 Election Ingrid Benigs, author, TR 9-5500 George Mon.-Sat. 1().4:451 Tues.·Sat. 10·51 Day- No lecture " I Have Co me Here To Wed. till 9/Su n. 11·5 Sun. 2·5 Nov. 15 Changes Be Alone" and Whitney Museum 7 Mad. Av at 75th St 873·1300 27·1135 Beyond Puberty "Combat in the Nov. 22 Machu Pic· Erogenous Zone." Dai ly 11·6/Tues. 11· New York Historical 10/Sun. and Society HEMPSTEAD chu and Other Inca This course focuses Holidays 12·6 Ceremonial Sites primarily on the ex- 794-0600 Central Park West at 77th St Black History Nov. 29 Weaving perience of being Traditions of alone rat her than its Frick Collection Tues.-Fri., Sun. 1·5/ Museum Fifth Av at 70th St Sat. 10·5 106 North Main St Ancient Peru practical aspects, Wed.-Sat: 10·6/ 873·3400 Mon.-Sat. 9·5 Tues., 2 p.m. People and attempts to con· Sun. 1'6 (516) 538·2274 Center. Age limit 18. front its meaning, val ue and conflicts 288·0700 MANHATTAN MIDTOWN Film Program on a personal scale Asia House Galleries Nov. 2 & 5 lion; when possible. 112 East 64th St Zebra: Beaver Valley 8 sessions- Tues., ~et. Park and lex.) New York on.-Sat. 10·51 Jazz Museum ART GALLERIES Nov. 9 & 12 The 5:55·7:25 p.m. Beg. Sun. 1·5 236 West 54th St Voyage of the Brig- Nov. 22, $60. Pl 1-4210 Tues.·Sat. Noon·6 Benin Gallery antine Yankee 765-2150 2366 Seventh Av Nov. 16 & 19 Too Going Out Museum of lfet. 138th/139th St) Many Elephants?; in New York Modern Art Songwriters• ues.-Sat. 3·7 Hunters In the Reef Howard Thompson, Hall of Fame 11 West 53rd St 234-9723 writer, " Going Out Mon., Tues., Fri., One Times Square Nov. 23 & 26 Gua· Sat., Sun. 11·6/ Mon.·Fri. 11·3 temala, l and of Guide," The New Bu~ess Collection the Maya York Times. Thurs. 11·9 221 ·1252 of ne Art 956-7070 530 Riverside Drive Nov. 30 The Great How to enjoy New National Art at 122nd St Mohave Desert York from cathedral Museum of Museum of Sport By appointment only Wed., 2:00 & 7:00 to cabaret. Contemporary Crafts 4 Penn Plaza 535-9807 p.m., Sat. 2:00 p.m. 8 sessions- Th urs., 29 West 53rd St ~adison Square Tues.-Sat. 11-6/ arden) Auditorium. Open to 5:55-7:25 p.m. Beg. Cordier end Ebstrom all ages on Sat. Dec. 1, $60. Sun. 1·6 Tues.·Sat. 10·6 980 Madison Av at 977-8989 244·41 27 76th St

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eisure travel need not stop relaxation and skiing. Though skiing after Labor Day, be restrict­ is a cold weather activity, it need not L ed only to holidays, or only to be a chilling experience. Try a place warm destinations. As winter ap­ like Hunter, N.Y. Not as luxurious proaches we all face some of the but adequate and easily accessible to same problems: we still want to Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl are travel but the high cost of a winter Howard Johnson's at Saugerties wardrobe compounded by the lack of (Exit 20, N.Y. Thruway) and any remaining vacation time pre­ Ramada Inn at Kingston (Exit 19, sents a real problem, the shortened N.Y. Thruway). What you give up cloudy days and frigid temperatures in luxury here you gain in dollars are already taking their toll on the and cents. Rates average about $30 body's energy supply, and thoughts per room (double occupancy) per of leisure traveling are associated night wi thout meals. with the elaborate long distance two For a combination of economy, weeks or more vacation to some fun, relaxation, and skiing, try a sunny location. It 's usually this last nearby ski area that offers night ski­ problem of which we're least aware. ing. It's as easy as choosing an area We almost exclusively reserve hotel offers top name entertainment (see ROUTES listing), reserving a our two days of rest during winter in their Penthouse, dancing in their nearby hotel for one night, driving for chores, things we could not take Discotheque, and all the services from work on Friday an average of care of during the work week, and if you'd expect. Winter's weather need forty-five miles to a winter wonder­ we can find the time, some relaxa­ not confi ne you to the indoors here. land. Opting for this type trip has its tion. There are times though, when They offer a variety of winter out­ own rewards; you're able to start on we need to reverse this order and door activities, and since it is sit­ the slopes as soon as you arrive, and take Ea1;th, Wind, and Fire's advice, uated in Vernon VaHey , skiing is a equipment rental and lift tickets are "get away" and just relax. In light must. There is free shuttle bus ser­ less expensive that day (approx. of our first two problems this may vice to the adjacent Vernon­ $15). seem somewhat ludicrous. But it's Valley-Great Gorge Ski Area. Trails Because commercial transporta­ really no t if you disassociate here can challenge the novice as well tion costs can account for almost half thoughts of traveling from long trips as the more experienced skier and of travel expenses, you're already to far away places and apply it also are open both day and night. The ahead of the game when you decide to short trips to nearby locations. Playboy Hotel's rates run to $95 per on a tri-state "get away". Traveling The Tri-State area offers many re­ person (deluxe double occupancy) and sharing travel expenses (tolls, sorts, lodges, and hotels both top of for a weekend. This includes break­ gas, etc.) with friends in a car helps the line and budget respecting, that fast and dinner, o ne show, and two cut individual expenses even more. have year-round facilities. One such drinks per person. An added bonus in traveling with resort is just 52 miles from New If you're getting the gist behind friends is that getting there and back York City-Playboy Club Hotel at the idea of the short trip, try a "dou­ is part of the fun-"golden oldies" Great Gorge. This exciting luxury ble purpose destination", a place for anyone? Ava R. Fuller

12 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, November 1977 Nearby Resorts Playboy Club-Hotel at Great Gorge McAfee, New Jersey (800)621-1116

Kutsher' s Country Club Kutsher Rd. Monticello, N.Y. (914)794-6000 (212)243-3112 Skiing, indoor pool, indoor tennis, $40-$53 per person, per night, with three meals. Ski Areas with nearby lodging Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl Exit 20, N.Y. Thruway Hunter, N.Y. 12442 (518)263-4223

Vernon Valley Great Gorge Route 94 via 23 McAfee, N.J. (201 )827-2000

Ski Areas for night skiing Craigmeur Ski Area Green Pond Road Route 513 near route 23 Newfoundland, N.J. (201 )697-4501

Hidden Valley Breakneck Rd. Near Routes 94 & 515 Vernon, N.J. (20 I )764-4200

case in point, the roundtrip New New York and Detroit pay $90 Tips To Put in York to Atlanta excursion is $136 as instead of $130 opposed to the regular fare of $170. New York and Louisville pay Your Pocket Coast to coast travelers can go $106 instead of $152 round trip between New York and These fares are round trip and even Los Angeles or San Francisco for as lower than the bigger carriers' ex­ Before buying that airline ticket be little as $227. Like any other re­ cursions! Allegheny has .only one sure you 're paying the lowest ·possi­ duced fare, there are rules you must rule-fly Allegheny. ble fare. Within the continental U .S. follow to be eligible, but the savings Eastern Airlines has gone all the there are excursions to every city. make it worth your while to check others one better. They have intro­ And although airlines are obliged to out. This fare is $123 lower than an duced an "Unlimited Mileage" fare charge the lowest fare for the days excursion, and $ 1 85 lower than a of $302-$323 for travel anywhere yo u are traveling, they are not regular economy fare! Available on on their system. Destinations include obliged to tell you how a slight American and TWA, ask for their Mexico, the Caribbean, Bermuda, change in your plans can reduce your "Super Saver" Fare. Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the fare further. If you want to save money, are in Bahamas, and they require that you Be sure to ask about excursion no hurry and don' t mind taking a make at least two stopovers. On this fares : when they app I y, how long flight that makes stops, try Al­ one you can visit relatives, vacation, you must stay, are· you allowed to legheny Airlines' "$imple $aver visit friends, save money, and only stopover in other cities, and any Fares". Between: leave home once. Check directly other requirements that will make New York and! Chicago pay $114 with the carrier for complete rules of you eligible for an excursion fare. A instead of $162 eligibility.

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, November 1977 13 Capital Ideas: Rediscovering Washington

ashington is some­ -tures. The Museum's director, times referred to as Warren Robbins has taken great W "the cultural DMZ pains to show how sophisticated, of the Eastern seaboard," and Twentieth Century European an while that may be an overly dis­ has absorbed much of the ethos mal evaluation of the Capital Ci­ of African art, and makes a very ty, a glimmer of truth lurks there pointed observation as to the somewhere. Northerners will debt the "civilized" art world readily tell you that the South owes its more "primitive" artists begins in D.C., and any South­ and artisans. The bookstore of­ erner worth his bourbon will fers a variety of handsome claim that Virginia is the nor­ books, postcards and posters; thernmost Southern state on the don't forget to check out Bouti­ Atlantic. So there it sits-a que Africa, which offers an ex­ geographic amalgam that no­ tensive array of Africana, from body lays claim to, and every­ clothes, to sculpture and textiles, body loves to disparage, full of to jewelry. what John Kennedy wryly des­ The Museum of African Arts cribed as "Northern charm and alternatives to dinner and a mov­ is housed in what was once Fred­ Southern efficiency ... " ie in your hotel room. erick Douglass' Washington But don't let that turn you First things first. If you ar­ Home (he later moved across the away. If you haven't been to rive in Washington and need a river to Anacostia), and is open Washington in a long time, may­ place to stay, we suggest Guest from 11 to 5 on weekdays, 12 to be now's the time to go-you'll Quarters (801 New Hampshire 5 on weekends. Admission is be pleasantly surprised. Not only Ave., N.W. Major credit cards free, but contributions are al­ do the sidewalks stay unrolled accepted). When you book a ways welcome-and are tax de­ after 8:30 pm (the most uni­ room here, you get more than ductible. versally-cited complaint about you bargained for; the hotel Later in the afternoon, wan­ the place),but there are actually doesn't have any rooms in it­ der back to the Northwest sec­ things to do in the streets! What every guest gets a suite, complete tion and hit the Watergate com­ was once a one-horse town has with a spacious Jiving room, and plex. This prestigious address become a revitalized urban area, a kitchen equipped with dish­ was enhanced even further dur­ complete with a new subway sys­ washer, pots, pans and dishes. ing the last year of Richard Nix­ tem. (The subway, or Metro as The Water:gate is just down the on's administration, and a good­ it's called, is not as extensive as street, and a Howard Johnson ly number of people will stop by the established systems in New Motor Lodge is a block away. to take pictures as a visual his­ York and Chicago, but it is clean After you've checked in, take the torical footnote. and quick, and good for getting Metro or a cab over to Capital Besides political intrigue, the about Downtown, Capital Hill Hill, to the Museum of African Watergate offers two shopping and out to the airport on week­ Art (316 A St., N.E. 547-7424). areas. The first is an outdoor days.) Founded in 1964, the Museum is mall, The Arcade, which has, Assuming that the inevitable dedicated to abolishing the mis­ among other things, a grocery occurs and you find yourself in conception that African art is store, a liquor/gourmet shop, a Chocolate City for a day or so, uncomplicated, ugly and the photographer's studio, florist, we'd like to alert you to a few product of inconsequential cui- jeweler and a fancy bakery. (You

14 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment. No1•ember 1977 might want to lay in supplies for What was once some of the ships to out of town visitors dur­ a snack or a meal later on, since worst slum area in the city is now ing the weeknights. The four­ you've got a kitchen at your dis­ riverside townhornes, luxury story mansion was once the posal). The Arcade is frequented highrises, and a string of res­ headquarters for the National by residents of the huge complex taurants and malls. Ambassador Association of Colored Wom­ (Senator Ed Brooke lives here) Andrew Young lived here as a en's Clubs, and has been remod­ and weary shoppers who like to Congressman, as do many other eled into what has become an in­ take advantage of the free form politicians and their staffs. stitution among many of the ci­ fountains and terrace chairs. W.H. Bone stands for ty's young, upwardly-mobile Les Champs, which is in­ "Washington Ham Bone," and blacks. You can drift from the doors, is a group of about thirty was started this year by two bar up a winding staircase to shops along undulating corridors young blacks. Their aim was to dance. Or, take the next flight up that are full of lovely-and ex­ serve soul food with elegance, to the game rooms, and shoot pensive-things. Folk who are and they've succeeded. Where pool, or play backgammon or determined to be good to them­ else in D.C. could you get ribs, electric tennis. (There's also a selves can indulge in their ad­ rice and collards on fine china, jazz listening room on the third diction to Gucci leather goods, accompanied by an appropriate floor). Cartier watches, imported wine, served in a pressed-glass Often, if a long evening has clothes from European coutour­ goblet? The menu offers region­ been a good one, someone is al­ iers, fine sterling flatware and al favorites from across the ways crazy enough to propose lead crystal. There is also a per­ country, and even attempts to extending it yet further. Con­ fumier that carries all the classic trace the original history of each firmed late nighters can catch a scents (like Jean Patou's Joy, dish offered. (That alone has bite to eat in Georgetown, at the Jean Des perez' Bal a Versailles, been responsible for a number of Cafe de Paris (3056 M St. Hermes' Ca/eche and Chane! intense dinner conversations!) 965-2920). The Cafe is open 24 No. 5), and some scents that, un­ The desserts-deep dish cob­ hours, accepts no credit cards, til recently, haven't been market­ blers, rich layer cakes, a brandy­ and is a godsend for late snack­ ed all across the country. (So if laced bread pudding-are mostly ers. The counters are abundant you've been trying to replace horne-made, and worth the extra with croissants (served hot and those now-empty bottles of 0 de carbohydrates. There is live en­ flaky), cafe du fait, a sinfully Lancome and Amazone that you tertainment on weekends, and a rich mousse au chaco/at, and a bought in Martinique two win­ small dance floor, for people gratifying assortment of quiches ters ago, now's your chance!) who can't s.it still between and omelettes. Late in the afternoon, while courses. Dinner for two with tip Assuming that you do get to everyone else is caught in th~ and wine should run about crash and manage to wake up be­ rush-hour crunch, you can walk $35-$40. W.H. Bone & Co. hon­ fore 2 or 3 in the afternoon, you back to your hotel room, con­ ors American Express, and ac­ might want to try brunch at The template your purchases, and cepts Visa (old BankArnericard), Public House (30th and M Sts. watch the news. That last item Diner's Club, Carte Blanche and 333-6605) for a leisurely brunch doesn't sound too exotic, until Master Charge as well. before departure. Champagne you realize that each major net­ If you ate more than you punch, mimosas and rum swiz­ work station in Washington has should, turn your toes again to zles flow liberally, and a pianist a black anchor for the 6 o'clock Northwest, and your thoughts to tinkles softly on weekends to news, and most have a fair num­ dancing. Tiffane (2015 L St. soothe frazzled nerves. ber of black reporters, too. 833-5595) should satisfy even the Hopefully, this brief excur­ Some people are so mesmerized most ardent trippers of the light sion will have dispelled some of by this that they never get out to fantastic. The roof over the the mental image you'd had of dinner. Now that you've been dance floor is glass, and it's not Old Washington, and encourage forewarned, you can affect a bit unusual to see people dancing you to try New Washington of nonchalance and dress for the full steam-and staring straight again, sometime soon. There's evening. up through the ceiling at the enough we didn't mention this When you're ready, catch a stars. time around that you'll just have cab to W.H. Bone & Co., at the Or, on weeknights, you can to rediscover the Capital a few Waterside Hall in Southwest (5th try Foxtrappe (16th and R Sts. more times. And before you and I Sts. 488-7859). Southwest 232-2444). Foxtrappe is a black­ know it, it will become a habit. rfl. is where Washington's urban re­ owned private club which ex­ newal really began in earnest. tends complimentary member- Karen Bates-Logan

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, November 1977 15 AN IMPORTANT PART OF ATLANTIC RECORD/S HISTORY. AND AN EVEN MORE IMPORTANT PART OF OUR FUTURE.

IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE ATLANTIC RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE NEW RAY CHARLES ALBUM,"TRUE TO LIF['

ON ATLANTIC RECORDS AND TAPES

~ so 19142 RECORDS CO. • Produced by Ray Charles Why stay at home when money is a MUSEUM OF THE SONGWRITERS' problem! There are things designed HALL OF FAME especially for you, for free. ROUTES finds interesting and exciting activities One Times Square, N.Y., 8th floor. Hours: for everyone-young people, adults, Il :00-3:00, Mon-Fri. On display are memor­ handicapped and senior citizens. Keep abilia, rare sheet music, musical instru­ ments. Admission Free! For further infor­ ------your eyes on this column, select a cate- mation call221-1252. Children's Zoo gory, then launch into an activity. (Tncluded also are activities costing less T A Y-MEN GALLERY than 99 cents). at Central Park, 5th presents Prints and Draw- Ave . at 64th St. Open TRANSIT EXHIBIT ings by Kay Brown, 154 Crown Street (bet. Bedford & daily 10 a.m .-4:30p.m. The N.Y.C. Transit Authority lets you relive Rogers Ave.) Brooklyn, (1 0 cents) 360-8288. the past via old subway cars, equipment and N.Y. 11225 . Sunday, memorabilia dating back to 1903 . Located in Nov. 13, from 4-7 Dial A Story an old subway station at Boerum Place and Call 658-4070 for a Schermerhorn St. in Brooklyn. Daily 10 new story every Mon­ a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: adults 50c, children day. Especially for (17 and under) 25c. For further information children. call330-1234.

Cf ~ E MEN'S GLEE CLUB The Case Men's Glee Club of Case Western Reserve University will give a musical perfor­ mance ranging from serious to light music. The selections are drawn from their repertoire which in eludes a broad spectrum of male vocal music from the early masters up through 20th century com­ posers. Sunday, November 6. 2 p.m. Auditorium of the American Muse­ um of Natural MACY*S History, Central THANKSGIVING Park West and DAY PARADE 77th Street. p.m. Exhibition will run through November A major event of the 26. For further information call Priscilla fall season in New York Taylor, 772-1896. is the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Pa­ rade. It is a colorful JAM SESSIONS NATHAN'S FAMOUS CHILDREN'S spectacular that the Jazz Museum, 236 W. 54th St. Jam sessions THEATRE IN TIMES SQUARE whole family will en­ every Friday 7-9:30, led by Bill DeArango. at 43 rd St. & Broadway, presents free chil­ joy. The parade, fea­ Free admission. turing giant cartoon dren's entertainment, Sunday at I & 3 p.m. character balloons, in downstairs Boardwalk Room. Shows in­ fabulous floats and cl ude puppets, marionettes & magicians. For marching bands, starts Museum of Primitive Art information call 594-7455. Also presented at at 9:30 a.m. at 77th Art from the Americas, Africa, and Pre­ Nathan's Famous, 1910 Story Avenue, Street and Central Park Bronx, Sunday at I :00 p.m. For informa­ historic Asia and Europe. 15 West 54th tion, call 323-4400. West and heads south St., near 5th Ave. Noon to 5 p.m. Tues.­ to Col umbus Circle, Sat., and 1 to 5 p.m. Sun. $.25 students, then down Broadway $.50 adults. to Herald Square where TURTLE BAY ALLEY marching units and ce­ Studio Museum Second Avenue between 49th & 50th Sts. lebrities entertain. The Free (371-2777). Tues.-Sun. 11-7:30. Live climax of the parade is 2033 5th Ave. Documentary exhibitions: Keystone cops, gas lights & leaded stained­ the arrival of the most The Stone Church of Ethiopia & WP A glass add to the quaint shops that line the popular visitor to New show-late 1930's, early 1940's period. 19th century alley. Free booklet on history York-Santa Claus. Being shown Oct. 1-Nov. 31.427-5959. of Turtle Bay, Nathan Hale& more.

Kenneth S. Sweeney is a community organizer, former public school teacher, serves as volunteer for UNCF, and Riverside Church

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The Beat Goes On LaBelle: Patty, Nona & Sarah Separate, But Equal

e are constantly told that can' t tell you how it really pushes ROUTES: Which of your parents had life has so many riches me out there. But it is a good feel­ the heaviest influence on your life? W for us. Those riches are ing. I am also at the point where I Sarah: My father said he did not ever unfolding, visually and men- feel and definitely know that I have want to know about show business. tally. An example of this process become a woman. My mother was the one to give me was a group known as LaBelle. ROUTES: From whence do you the support I needed. You know, I Three women with beauty, energy come? had such a sheltered life, being that and drive. Three who labored long to Sarah: Trenton, New Jersey. Both my family was and still is a tight k nit reach the plateau of stardom and be­ my parents are from South Carolina I family . I was 16 when we started come universally accepted. Their have eight sisters and four brothers. singing and being the youngest in the cosmic outfits and accompanying ar­ ROUTES: Was your background group, we all had chaperons. Travel­ rangements elevated their music , centered around the church? ing through the states and abroad style and presence to sublime de­ Sarah: Yes, my Dad had his own made me grow up very quickly. scriptions. church in Trenton, and now he is Having the opportunity to travel The high energy exchange that like the father of six churches in his around the world at the age of 16 transmitted between these three and diocese. Every year they give him a was unusual for us. Most people the audience was so tremendous that special day, and they honor him. J don't travel around until they have the knowledge of their no longer always try to be there. finished school, married, and usually being together stunned us as it did their followers. It made us eager to want to know more. ROUTES has the privilege of finding out more about them. In a private interview with Sarah Dash, we discovered a lot about them today, their beginnings and their futures. We discovered that even though they are separated, they are all equal in their aspirations.

ROUTES: Now that you are no longer with LaBelle, who is Sarah and what is she all about? Sarah: Right now I am getting my­ self together for a solo career and I am about moving into another part of my life.that I have never experienced before. And, it's very challenging. La BELLE- Nona, Parry & Sarah . a rriniry ofsongsrresses. no"' separare bttr equal in rheir aspira· Being a Leo with a Gemini rising, I rions . Performed originally as Pauy & the Blue Bells before changing singing sryle and manager.

18 ROUTES, A Guide ro Black Enrerrainmenr, November 1977 with children. The education that Sarah: Yes , we did the Apollo sev­ Sarah: Yes , I have been sort of you get from traveling is the greatest eral times and each time was a studying for four years and have had experience in the world that one can memorable experience for us. From some workshops with the Negro En­ have. Bandstand, the Apollo, then the semble. I have been screen tested for ROUTES: Did you go to college? world. We took off and exploded. Hair and a TV comedy special. Sarah : I never finished high school. l ROUTES: Who is writing your mate­ ROUTES: We have been following had a tutor with me on our road tours rial now? Patty and know of her success with and only one subject to finish. But I Sarah: I have written some myself. I her album, but where is Nona and must say this, I don't think that will wrote the opening and closing song what is she doing? affect my career. If and when I don' t which I did at Reno's. There is a Sarah: Nona is doing a heavy rock understand something, I will ask you guitar player named David Newlow, scene in Europe. I think it is so hip to or whomever I am talking to, to ex­ who has written some material for see her do this kind of music. plain what they mean. What's wrong me and I have some different things ROUTES: Where is she appearing in with that? I can speak a little French, coming up. Different songs you Europe? German, and Spanish. You know a would never expect me to do. Vicky Sarah: She will be appearing in woman has no barriers. also has some tunes for me. One of Paris, Brussels, Germany and Eng­ ROUTES: At the time when the three them is a Mae West song. land. She took her own band with of you started singing, what kind of ROUTES: Mae West? her. She is doing a special guest ap- an impact did it make upon your Sarah: Yes, I love her. You know, life? she is a Leo also and her birthday is Sarah: Knowing nothing about the the same as mine. entertainment business, I had star­ ROUTES : Will Nona do any writing dust in my eyes. But using common for you? sense, you realize when something is Sarah: Maybe, in the future, once not correct. We realized we had no Nona is on her way. But to say to her power to change the situations, so now, Nona would you do some writ­ we dealt with everything one step at ing for me is a heavy responsibility a time. I didn't get into the business for her, because she is so far re­ aspect of my profession until I was moved from what I am doing now. around 22; and then we changed our management and moved on, & (The way we became (La­ changed again and moved on up to this point. I am still with the same belle' was by having three management and so is Nona as when distinct personalities. " we changed the group's name from " Patty LaBelle and the Blue Bells" ROUTES: Does Vicky find it still a to "LaBelle". I like the way my challenge working with you and manager thinks. Nona? ROUTES: Who is your manager? Sarah: Vicky has always thought of Sarah : Vicky Wickham-! like the us as distinct personalities. The way way Vicky thinks. When I was re­ we became LaBelle was by having hearsing for the show at Reno three distinct personalities. We were Sweeney's , she said to me, "I'll at the point in our lives where we de­ leave you alone for your rehear­ cided to go off into our own thing. I sals. " I went over my material for wanted to concentrate on acting, be­ the show and when she came back to cause I wanted to be an actress. But hear me, within 3 minutes she came traveling and singing did not afford up with different approaches to my me the time for studying or acting. material and she proceeded to point So that when the split came, Vicky out situations to me. She has an ob­ was already thinking about our next jective eye and ear for me. Ken single albums. Patty already has hers Reynolds works along with Vicky. out. Nona is working on hers. But I Together, they are important and am waiting to record, because I want help to fit the pieces together. to relax and give myself the time I ROUTES: Did you ever do any ap­ need. NONA HENDRYX-Curremly in Europe on tour pearances at the Apollo theatre on ROUTES: Do you want to explore is singing. writing and recording rock music. Her your climb up the ladder of success? the acting field ? single rock album to be released soon.

ROUTES, A Guide ro Black Emerrainmenr, November 1977 19 wear, not realizing if Mom or Dad and ri sing in youthful freshness from had to sacrifice or not, especially its own ashes , Patty LaBelle, Sarah coming from a family of thirteen. Dash, and Nona Hendryx are three ROUTES: Your opening night at cosmic rays that will continue to Re no Sweeney's saw the first time explore your mind.@ Sarah Dash was alone on stage. How Willie Walton did you feel? Sarah: I said, " well this is it! " Those two nights when I fi rst opened at Reno's were for friends and to get constructive criticisms and to let all my nervousness disappear. The firs t night I had to let it all hang loose, but the second night I knew I had to SARAH DASH-Recently fin ished tii'O successful weeks at New York's Reno Sweenev. Has started do it to it. No excuses. All the nega­ her solo career singing, 11·riting mid acting. tive th ings that one feels when she is on stage are now gone. I intend to pearance on Peter Gabriel's Euro­ take my time and relax and work pean to ur. She has a total new with my vocal cords, not against sound. She will release a new album them. This will also give me the also entitled Nona Hendryx. I am so freedom to let my spirit take reign. excited for her. She is doing good Like I was telling you , I promised rock, tight rock, tear it up rock. I my family that I will not let those feel she has noth ing to worry about. sacrifices be in vain. 1 am at that ROUTES: Sometime in the near fu­ point where my material being is not ture, just for the hell of it, would the above my principals. I am going to three of you ever get together for a put it all in a book one day. concert? Sarah: You know, no matter where I go on this earth, no other group or "Life is about growing and sound will ever duplicate the sound understanding. There are that we three had . .. No one can those who don't and won't give the same sound of Patty and my Nona to me. That is one reason why understand makeup, I don't have background singers. but that's O.K. " · Because to me , singing with them was the perfect sound. No matter ROUTES: Is it because of the knowl­ what roads we travel, we will always edge you have gained? be together. I would like to do a con­ Sarah : Yes, plus the experiences. l cert or a TV special with them. would like to do a book about the ROUTES : What do you see for Sarah Black woman's experience of today Dash in the future? in the entertainment business. I have Sarah: I see many facets of Sarah set long range goals for myself. that the public has not seen nor Each day is a step closer to what I heard. Doing all the things I have want to do. I see the TV show, talked to you about, taking the chal­ Broadway, Paris Opera House and lenges and attaining the goals I in­ my book being written. Life is about tend to reach. growing and understanding. There ROUTES: How do you feel about are those who don't and won't un­ your new career? derstand m y makeup, but that's Sarah: I feel wonderful! To have the 0. K. They have their moves that are support of your family and friends is different from mine. They cannot do of the utmost importance. When you my job and I cannot do theirs. I have think about life, there are things that to move for Sarah· it's about paddl­ you realize that you should do, and ing your own canoe. there are those you don't have to do. LaBelle is no more. Like the PAITY LaBELLE-Has recorded lz er single album My family made many sacrifices for Phoenix bird LaBelle sang about, ll'ith Columbia. Has hit fllne high on the charts us. We had food to eat and shoes to being consumed in fire by its own act and tile album is headed in that direction too .

20 ROUTES, A Guide ro Black Emerraimnenr, November 1977 Jo Jones, Jr. Trio 325 Bowery Weeknights: 8:30pm Jazz Barbara's Every Mon. $10, 8, 6 78 W. 3rd St. 674-9115 Weekend: $11 , 9, 7 MANHATTAN Every Wed. Fri. & Sat., 7 & 10:30; 473-9326 Sun., 7:30pm Gene B'>rtoncnl BROOKLYN & Michael Moore Nat Jones Patch's Inn Sulelman Hakim Mabel Mercer 314 E. 70th St. One Fifth Ave. Thru Nov. 11 Every Tues. One Fifth Ave. at Quartet Cleo's Restaurant AE, BA, MC' Eighth St. Corner Post Broadway & 63rd St. 879-4220 Wed. thru Sun. 271 Adelphi St. 724-6301 AE, BA, CB, DC, MC at Oekalb John Booker 260-3434 Red Blazer Too Every Fri. Lou Rawls 625-9779 Nov. 23-0ec. 4 Third Ave. at 88th St. Janet Lawson On the horn every M. Hellinger Theatre Quartet 237 W. 51st St. Fri. night QUEENS Tin Palace 757-7050 876·0440 325 Bowery Hank Edmon Every Thurs. Phoebe Snow Peter Brown's 674-9115 The Village Door 168 W. 96 St. 163-07 Baisley Blvd. November 4 Avery Fisher Hall Thurs. thru Sun. Chuck Mangione Thurs. thru Sun. Contemporary jazz AR 6-9616 Lincoln Center Quartet 8pm, $5.50 & $7.50 866-4710 The Bottom Line 15 W. 4th St. New Orleans Dardanelle Nov. 2 & 3 Jazz Session Bar None The VIllage Door 228-6300 CLASSICAL 167 E. 33rd St. 163-07 Baisley Blvd. Tues. thru Sat. Mon. & Tues. Mike 'Mazda' Andre Watts AE, BA, CB, MC AR 6-9616 Morgenstern's November 1 MU 4-3223 Jazz Mania All-Stars N.Y. Philharmonic Jazz Mania Society Steve Pescal Trio The Salt of the Earth Avery Fisher Hall Freddie Trio 14 E. 23 St. Erich Leinsdorf, Sings Lounge 42-31 Francis Lewis Every Fri. & Sat. Conductor, 7:30pm 380 W. 125 St . 477-3077 Every Sun. 357-9728 Every Fri. Betty Allen, (Mezzo 749-9888 Pearl Murray Trio Soprano), Vinson Pearl's Place Arney Gorber Cole (Tenor), Robert 1854 Second Ave. Blues Beat Patterson (Bass), Cafe Coco Nov. 1 555 Seventh Ave. Klara Barlow 722-9664 Joan Armatradlng (Soprano) Mon. thru Fri. November 9 AE, BA,CB, DC November 13 Jim Roberts Avery Fisher Hall Carnegie Hall 354-0210 Jazz Septet Lincoln Center Symphony of the Jim Smith's 8pm, $6.50 & $8.50 New World Della Griffin Village Corner Orchestra and Cho- Blue Book 142 Bleecker St. Bobby "Blue" Bland 710 St. Nicholas Av. rus performing Every Sun., 2-Spm & B.B. King Beethoven's 9th Thurs. thru Sun. 473-9762 Nov. 28-0ec. 4 Symphony, 3pm 694-9465 Latin Casino, Cherry Hazel Scott Hill, N.J. AI Halg Trio Ali Baba Mon.-Fri., 8 & 11 pm Jessye Norman, with Jamll Masser First Ave. at 59th St. • Sat., 7:30pm Soprano & Chuck Wayne Tues. thru Sat. in- November 22 & 23 Gregory's definitely Dick Hyman Carnegie Hall 1149 First Ave. MU 8-47 10 & Ruby Braff Rotterdam Philhar- Mon.-Tues., 10-3am November 10 monic, Edo 371 -2220 Tony Sheppard New ¥ork University DeWaart, Conductor Patch's Inn Loeb Auditorium 8pm, $4.50-$8.50 Lance Hayward 314 E. 70th St. 8pm, $5.50 & $3.00 Cl 7-1350 Jim Smith's Every Wed . night at Village Corner the piano Dexter Gordon 142 Bleecker St. AE, BA, MC November 6 Mon. thru Sun. ex- 879-4220 Avery Fisher Hall cept Weds. Lincoln Center 473-9762 Bobby Short Times and prices to Hotel Carlyle be announced Herb St. Clair & Trio Madison Ave. at Pearl's Place 74th St. Earth, Wind & Fire 1854 Second Ave. Tues. thru Sat. November 24 & 25 Every Fri. & Sat. CB, DC Mad. Square Garden 722-9664 744-1600 Times and prices to be announced Jeff Hittman Group Speak Easy Four Barbara's Keith Jarrett 78 W. 3rd St. & Ann Sorens November 20 Every Thurs. & Sun. & Gaslight Girls Avery Fisher Hall from 8-4am Gaslight Club Lincoln Center 473-9326 124 E. 56th St. 8pm, $7 & $8.50 Mon. thru Sat. Alberta Hunter PL 2-2500 Johnny Mathis The Cookery November 1-6 21 University Pl. Westchester Premier Thru Nov. 21 Monty Waters Theatre OR 4-4450 Tin Palace

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ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, November 1977 21 THEATRE

The Performing Arts A Look At Black Classicism: Dance Theatre Of Harlem

n the somewhat bewildering, is absolutely essential to attain this Once they start dancing, one in­ but highly imaginative language perfection. Dance Theatre of Harlem stantly sees that their beauty is much I of New York City's black teen­ has done just that both individually more than skin deep. As they Grand agers, the highest compliment one through its dancers and collectively Jete (leap), Pirouette (twirl), Glis­ can give something or someone is to as a company. sade (glide), and do all the intricate call it, him , or her " the joint." Con­ No one who has ever seen DTH acrobatic and precise movements versely, the biggest putdown is to dancing everything from Balan­ that make up classical ballet, it be­ refer to the object of their scorn as chine's austere "Concerto Barocco" comes obvious that these are superb " wack." With these descriptions as or Louis Johnson's soulful " Forces technicians who have dedicated a guide, one can only say that The of Rhythm" to Geoffrey Holder's hours of practice and determination Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH), colorful "Dougla" can continue to into their art. Long before the end of which is world famous for its artistry support such myths with a straight their performance, especially before and skill in the field of ballet, has face. a predominately black audience who defi nitely proven itself to be " the And to do so becomes almost as has traditionally, at best ignored or joint. " And those ballet traditional­ ridiculous as the exclusion of women at worst ridiculed ballet and all it ists and critics who fail to recognize from ballet before the 1680's. What stands for, one could almost see and this can properly be called " wack. " DTH has done is to combine techni­ feel years of anti-ballet cliches fad­ The eight year old company, cal mastery, developed by many ing from the audience's mind. In under the dedicated leadership of Ar­ hours of continuous rehearsing, with their place comes a new appreciation thur Mitchell, and Co-Director Karel that elusive element called soul. The of ballet as another valid dance ex­ Shook, has earned accolades by pro­ result is a dance style that has done pression to be used by Black people; viding ballet lovers throughout the more to broaden ballets appeal to not superior expression, as it is often world .with many evenings of bril­ black people than all those school so arrogantly heralded by liant and scintillating' dance. And lectures on "culture" ever did. traditionalists, but another valid one. while doing so they have perma­ As the curtain goes up and the Of course, another reason for nently laid to rest that old myth, DTH dancers appear on stage, the DTH's appeal to its new audience is which was not often subtly per­ first thing that impresses one is the that a typical evening's program in­ petuated by many ballet conserva­ sheer beauty of the company. In the cludes not only the cool, highly tives; that black dancers, with their 1950's, Ruth Brown used to sing a stylized works of Balanchine and ample round behinds and c urvy song about "fine brown frames." other members of the ballet estab­ bodies, aren ' t really physically She must have been singing about lishment, but also the warm, more suited to dance true classical ballet. that decades: version of the DTH soulful and energetic ballets of Louis By the conservatives own admis­ dancers. Of course , being Black Johnson, Geoffrey Holder and Ar­ sion, the classicism of ballet is found Americans, some are darker than thur Mitchell himself. in the perfection of the technique brown while others are lighter, but You may well ask, from where (way of performing). The complete that's beside the point. DTH dancers do these dancers come? Does Mitch­ domination and control of the body definitely have fine frames. ell pluck them out of some equiva-

ROUTES, A Guide ro Black Enterlainmelll, November 1977 23 aura Brown and Paul Russell In Chabutiani's Le Corsaire, ged by Karel Shook. (Photo: Martha Swopt) lent of a dance haven in the sky? The suredly not a program designed for do the thing you do best. If you answer is that they do come from a dilettantes. It is a demanding and make music, you beat your drum; if dance haven, but it's not in the sky. necessary schedule. But perfection you are a singer, you sing your song; Rather it's located on 152 St. in Har­ does not come easy. The desire to if you are a dancer, you dance." lem and it's the place where the dance and to dance with an ability up And you establish an institution like company studies daily under dance to the standards of DTH must be DTH. You teach your skills to young masters, where they develop the single-minded. dance students. You develop an ex­ technique and style that has bedaz­ For those of all ages who love cellent company like DTH. zled dance audiences in Europe, The dance, but don ' t have quite that Routes is pleased to take part in Caribbean, and all over the United commitment or who want to study the celebration of what has become States . dance for its exercise value, there are one of America's wonders. In an ef­ It's also the place where 1100 classes available at very reasonable fort to win continued support on be­ students of all ages and nationalities fees. In fact, all of DTH's fees are half of their excellence and will to are currently being taught and nur­ reasonable. For further information exist, we invite you, our readers, to tured. They are taught every aspect call (212) 690-2800. become patrons and supporters of of dance with the emphasis on tap, When he started DTH eight years DTH in whatever way you can. modern, classical, and ethnic. ago at the Church of the Master in Their efforts should not go un­ Though some classes are still open to Harlem, Mitchell, then a superstar heralded and the best way to make everyone, most are now geared to dancer with the New York City Bal­ sure they stay alive and kicking is those students who are seriously in­ let Company was quoted to have said through your dollars and patronage. terested in dance careers. This group that "After Martin Luther King was Support Dance Theatre of Harlem. i'.rl goes through a rigorous and assassinated and there were all the Peter Bailey thorough one and one half hours of eulogies, I asked myself what can rehearsal each day. It is most as- you do? When you pay homage , you

Dougla, created by Geoffrey Holder mingles Afro rhythms With Indian Kathakali movements. (Photo: Martha Swope) Upper Right, Virginia Johnson and Paul Rusself in Allegro Brillante. At/eft, Pas de deux by Lydia Abarca and Ronald Perry in Balanchine's Bugaku.

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, November 1977 25 On &Off Broadway " Language of the Body" 490 Riverside Drive, N.Y., N.Y. launched on Broadway. Call for Oc· 425 Lafayette St., N.Y. C. (2 12) 664-2929 Iober schedule. November 22-December 1 1 (212)677-6350 Ballet Hispanlco "Fixed" by Robert M. Riley. Tues. Annie by John Guare. Scheduled for Oc· 167 West 69th St., New York. N.Y. Alvin Theatre, 250 W 52 St., Sat., 7:30 p.m. Sun., 2 p.m. Call for 362-6710 757-6646 tober presentation. ticket information. NY Shakespeare Public Theatre. under the leadership of Tina Ra· One of America's tavorite comic mirez has become one of New York strips comes to life, Little Orphan " Misanthrope" There are many groups affiliated -a musical version of Moliere's City's most popular dance com. Annie. Tues.-Fri., 6 p.m., $6.00- with the Black Theatre Alliance who panies. The young, beautiful dane· 16th century play. Scheduled for $1 6.50; Sat., 2 p.m., $6.00-$ 16.50; carry on scheduled activities during ers salute their diverse roots In October presentation at the New Sun., 3 p.m., $6.00-$1 6.50; Sat., 6 the year. However, at press time, Caribbean, Spanish, European and York Shakespeare Public Theatre, p.m., $9.00-$ 17.50; Wed., 2 p.m., schedules were not finalized . African culture. $6.00-$1 4.00. 425 Lafayette St.. N.Y.C. 677-6350 Check the following theatre and dance companies for further lnfor· Billie Holliday Theatre Bubbling Brown Sugar NOVEMBER " Happenings" mation. 1366 Fulton St., Brooklyn, N.Y. ANTA Theatre, 245 W 52 St., BLACK THEATRE 636-7832 246-6270 ALLIANCE Aims of Modzawe works to provide quality, profes­ Harlem revisited d uring the 1920's 33-29 Crescent St. sional theatre for the Brooklyn com­ & 1930's. Nostalgia at its best. (212) 526-6279 munity. Under the leadership of Ex­ Tues.-Thurs., 6 p.m., $6.00-$15.00; Alvin Ailey Dance Company under the direction of Dinizulu, is ecutive Director Marjorie Moon, the Sat., 2:00 p.m., Sun., 2:30 p.m., New Yo rk City Center more than just a collection of fine theatre has produced the works of $6.00-$1 5,00; Fri. & Sat., 6 p.m., 131 W. 55th St., N.Y. , N.Y. Afro-American drummers and danc­ Richard Wesley, Shaunellle Perry, $12.50-$1 6.50; Wed., 2 p.m., $6.00- November 30-December 18 ers. The g roup is a very serious Lennox Brown, and Charles Gor­ $13.00. Three company premieres: " Suite Otis" by George Faison; Afro-American community involved done with distinguished casts in­ choreographed to 6 songs by the in recreating an African cultural en· cluding some of New York's finest A Chorus Line vlronment from which the art of actors and actresses. Shubert Theatre, 225 W 44 St., late Otis Redding. " Distinct Story­ ville" by Donald McKayle; " The dance and music emanate. 246-5990 Chuck Davis Dance Company The revelations of the trials and Time Before the Time After the Time Before" by Lar Lubovitch. Alonzo Players 819 East 168th St., Bronx, N.Y. tribulations of chorus line hope­ 395 Clinton Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 589·0400 fuls. Mon.-Sat., 6 p.m., $10.00- Evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets: $3-$12.95. (212) 622·9058 is one of the most exciting Afro· $16.50; Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m., $6.00. a group of talented dramatic per· American ethnic dance companies $15.00. in the country. Under the dynamic The Alonzo Players formers was founded by artistic director, Chuck Davis, this com· 395 Clinton Ave., Bklyn, N.Y. director Cecil Alonzo In Bed-Stuy in For Colored Girls who have pany has traveled throughout the (212) 622-9058 1966. The company has toured the Considered Suicide/When the U.S. bringing exciting interpreta· Rainbow is enuf November 13·27 East coast extensively perfonming on over 19 college campuses. tions of their African-derived art to Booth Theatre, 222 W 45 St., Continued " Saga of Beulah John· thousands of Americans. 246-5969 son"-the world's first live continu­ The Alvin Alley City Center The staging of Ntozake Shange's ous soap opera. Plus: disco, re­ Charles Moore's Dancers Dance Theatre work. Tues.-Thurs., 6 p.m., $7.00- freshments, games, movies, etc. and Drums of Africa 229 East 59 St., New York, N.Y. $1 1.00; Sat., 2 p.m., $7.00-$11.00; Evening performances at 8:30p.m. 1043 President St., Brooklyn, N.Y. (212)832-1740 Sun., 3 p.m., $7.00-$11.00; Fri. & Sat. 467·7127 The Ailey company is without 6 p.m., $7.00-$12.00; Wed., 2 p.m., Billie Holliday Theatre features some of the best presenta­ equal. More people throughout the $6.00-$9.00. 1368 Fulton Street, Bklyn, N.Y. tion ot traditional African danM in (212) 636-7832 world have seen this company per­ this country. Mr. Moore himself is a Bubblegum Players Workshop form than have seen any other former Katherine Dunham dancer Hair Every Tues., Wed ., Sat. & Sun. Reg­ American dance company. Within famous for his performances on Biltmore Theatre, 261 W 47 St., istration fee: $5-$1 per week. Every the United States, the Alvin Ailey stage and television. 562-5340 Sat. at 2:30 p.m.-Children 's Thea­ Dance Theatre has become a cul­ Revival of the 1966 musical up­ tre, $1.50 per person. tural force. Regular seasons have Eleo Pomare Dance Company dated. Tues.-Fri., 6 p.m., $6.00- been established at City Center and 325 West 16th St., New York, N.Y. $16.00; Wed. & Sat., 2 p.m., $8.00- Brooklyn Academy of Music Lincoln Center's New York State 675-1136 $16.00; Sun., 3 p.m., $8.00-$16.00; 30 Lafayette Ave., Bklyn, N.Y. Theatre. The company also tours under its artistic director now lists Sat., 8 p.m., $8.00-$20.00. (212) 636-4100 extensively throughout the major itself as one o f the world's out­ Presents the Paul Taylor Dance cities of the United States. standing and major dance compa­ The King& I Company, Nov. 29-Dec. 6. nies. It Is primarily the biting and Uris Theatre, W 51 St., 586-6510 The Alvin Ailey Repertory vivid choreography of Pomare that Re vival of Rodgers & Hammersteln The Frank Silvera Ensemble has made this company an artistic musical classic with Yut Brynner. Writers Workshop 229 East 59th St., New York, N.Y. and intellectual force in modern Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m., $9.50-$16.50; 316 E. 88th St., N.Y., N.Y. 632-1740 dance. Sat., 2 p.m., $6.00-$1 5.00; Sun., 3 This new, exciting series of wri· under the artistic direction of Sylvia p.m., $6.00-$15.00; Wed., 2 p.m., tersldirectors project began in Oct. Waters is one of the fastest grow· The Family $7.00-$14.?

26 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Enterrainmem, November 1977 finest playwrights have been given was founded in 1968 by Barbara The Urban Arts Corp. at the Workshop and have included Ann Teer. It is a temple of Libera· 26 West 20th St., New York, N.Y. plays by Charles Fuller, Owen Dod· lion which goes beyond the narrow 924-7820 son, Ntozake Shange, Richard Wes· Western definition of theatre be· under the capable direction of Ms. tey and Clayton Riley. The Work· cause it moves out of the conven­ Vlnnette Carroll, the Urban Arts shop also draws on the talents of tional form of self-conscious art Corps performs both new works prominent actors and directors for and into the realm of God-con­ and standard traditional dramas. Its Monday and Saturday readings scious art. In October. Barbara Ann Having initiated such past suc­ of new plays. Season begins Sept. Teer and the National Black Theatre cesses as " Black Nativity", " Don't 12th with an Open House at the will offer a •itual, " Soul Journey in· Bother Me, I Can't Cope", and Workshop's new home in Harlem. to Truth" as well as several new "Your Arm's Too Short To Box With works (to be announced.) God" , Ms. Carroll has prepared a Harlem Children's Theatre new season of exciting works at her 897 Empire Blvd., Brooklyn, N.Y. New Federal Theatre theatre on West 20th Street. Check 856·3609 it out. was formed In 1971 by Aduke Are· 466 Grand St., New York, N.Y. mu. director and playwright. The 766·9295 Artistic Director Woodie King, Jr. is Voices Inc. purpose of the company is to pro­ 49 Edgecombe Ave., New York, N.Y. vide positive entertainment for chi I· one of the major Black producers of theatre in the country. This year he 281-1200 dren's audiences. Four o f the plays revived Orson Welles' adaptation of Voices Inc. attracted national atten· In Harlem Children's Theatre's "Macbeth" and over the past sev· lion with the success of its Off· repertoire, "Land of the Egyptians", eral years has produced or co-pro· Broadway smash, "The Believers­ " The Liberation of Mother Goose", duced the works of almost every The Black Experience in Song." " JuJu Man", and "Babylon II" have major Black American playwright: The company is the only full-time toured Town Hall, Lincoln Center, Ntozake Shange, Ed Bullins, year-round Black musical theatre BAM , Billie Holliday Theatre, New Charles Fuller, Dan Owens, Edgar company in America and has per­ York Public Theatre, many schools White, Owen Dodson, Ron Milner, formed at Carnegie Hall, the White and colleges, and most recently at E.J. Franklin, Marti Evans and many House, on Broadway and on net· FESTAC '77 in Nigeria. others. work television. Voices participates in the Touring Teacher Artist Pro­ Harlem Opera Society The New Heritage gram in Public Schools throughout 536 West 111th St., New York, N.Y. Repertory Theatre the country, teaching social stud· 43 East 125th St., New York, N.Y. 862·3000 ies. lanquage arts, math, science 876-3272 under the direction 6f Emory Taylor and poetry through musiC and the Harlem Opera Society has blos­ has won local and national recognl· drama employing the elements of somed into a company with several lion for its superior productions. Its Black Culture. major works In its diverse reper· dynamic director, Roger Furman, toire, Including "Black Cowboys," has produced and directed many Walter Nicks Dance Company a work based on the exploits of new plays with distinguished cas ts 550West 155th St., New York, N.Y. Blacks In the Old West, and "Solo· as well as revivals. In addition Mr. 787-4557 mon and Sheba, the first true jazz Furman is a prolific playwright is a group o f very talented young improvisational opera." whose own work has been critically dancers with a remarkable artistic acclaimed. Fall season opens in Harlem Performance Center director. Mr. Nicks is a former October; call theatre for schedule. 2349 Seventh Ave., New York, N.Y. Katherine Dunham teacher who has 862·3000 choreographed and taught around The Olatunji Center the world. His company's repertoire is one of New York's vital presen­ of African Culture ting organizations. I,Jnder the guid· includes works by himself and 43 East 125th St., New York, N.Y. ance of executive director Geanie many other leading choreogra­ 427-5757 Faulkner, Harlem Performance Cen· phers. founded by Nigerian born Babatun· ter presents a year round program of cultural activities Including the de Olatunji this company has al· ways been a leader in the populari· Dancemobile, which has become a New York summer tradition. From zation of African music and dance. Oct. 24-30, Eddie Moore's Variety Olatunji himself has been an active Show, which has enjoyed a suc­ bridge between Africa and America cessful run at Smalls, will be transporting that continent's cui· presented. ture to this country. Joan Miller & The Chamber The Puerto Rican Dance Theatre Arts/Dance Players 215 West 76th St., New York, N.Y. Herbert H. Lehman College, Bed· 724-1195 ford Park Blvd. West, Bronx, N.Y. under the directorship of Julio Tor­ 568-8854 res is a bastion of dance of all was formed in 1969. This is a com· varieties. The group is at home in pany that features In a variety of classical ballet and dance from the concert settings, musicians and Hispanic tradition. frequently poet-narrators. The com· Rod Rodgers Dance Company pany's repertoire ranges from 8 East 12th St., New York, N.Y. socially relevant pieces to the 924·7560 avant-garde. Joan Miller and The is one of the most sought after Dance Players participate in the modern dance companies in New NEA Touring Program. York City. Artistic Director Rodgers The LaRocque Bey Dance Company has created a repertory of works 169 West 133rd St., New York, N.Y. with unique and fascinating variety. 926·0188 under the volatile direction of Sounds In Motion LaRocque Bey is a significant train· Dance Vision, Inc. lng ground for young dancers com­ 2033 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. ing out of Harlem. LaRocque Bey 848·2460 has danced on stages and in night headed by Dianne Mcintyre Is prob· clubs throughout the United States. ably the most promising young company in Black Dance today. Ms. The National Black Theatre Mcintyre has shown tireless ability 9 East 125th St., New York, N.Y. in creating new forms and methods 427-5615 of presentation of dance.

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Emertainment, November 1977 27 Yes, We're Going Places.

ROUTES told us how to get right prices, shop and party in ROUTES is the path to fun- fill­ there! ROUTES is the magazine the right atmosphere and enjoy ed excitement and the way to for people on the go ... who the special sights awaiting you. find the best in entertainment. want to know where to go, what All others tell you after it hap­ Subscribe to ROUTES today to do, and how to do it ... pens. ROUTES will let you and see for yourself. Also, send whether in New York or in know ahead of time, give you a gift subscription to a friend. Paris, ROUTES will show you sneak previews and let you in where you can mingle at the before the doors open. Yes, ROUTES Box 767, Flushing, N.Y. 11352 DINING

Pampering Your Palates W.P.A.

teven Chambers, Steve Ja­ cobs (hairstylist), Ron Doud (designer) and Sam Haddad (art dealer) have combined their creative talents and recaptured the era of the late 30's and early 40's in a restaurant called W.P.A. These imaginative men came up with an idea for a restaurant with a different flavor. This dining haven nestles in the Soho area at 152 Spring St. near West Broadway. This was once an industrial part of town which relates to that time in history when Con­ gress, during the F.D.R. administra­ tion and because of the effects of the Great Depression, instituted the " Works Progress Administration" Act to insure jobs for the many who were out of work at that time. WPA'ers were paid $15-$90 a month for a variety of jobs, ranging from ditch-digging to manuscript writing and painting. Soho, being an area populated with as much of the past as the present, was an ideal choice for such a restaurant. The building itself was erected in 1819 as a schoolhouse. The concern of these four men was to keep the atmosphere of that era, while at the same time keeping it low-keyed and easy. They 've done just that through their choices of ap­ pointments and decor. Murals by George Stravinos, a gleaming wal­ nut bar, a huge Art Deco mirror are

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, November 1977 29 few of the outstanding features. The with a mustard and bread coating) who comes through their door, the music of that time being piped in, Choice of Salad proprietors goal is to make their cus­ balanced with the jazz of today , help Coffee or Tea tomers feel comfortable and to create the mood. The dining room Ex pres so please their palates. decor continues the theme of the Complete dinner $18.50 There are plans for expansion to period through the use of black an J the Los Angeles area. The West white colors. Tables are clothed i1 A La Carte Menu Coast is really in for a treat from this black contrasted with white cloth just-turned-one year old establish­ over them. Waiters and waitresses Soup of the day ment. Happy birthday and much are dressed in styles of the early 40's Fresh Green Salad success. ~ Willie Walton also black and white. Above the Calves Liver, sauteed with bananas center of the dining room, a skylight and Liquor is bordered by red and blue lights South Hampton Salad offsetting any harshness from the Red Snapper black and white that surrounds you. Choices of assorted meats and salads All elements combined, you can al­ Lobster tail on a bed of Spinach Fet- most hear the megaphoned voice of tucine Rudy Vallee or the rhythmic tapping Pheasant, roasted whole with juniper of Bill Robinson's dancing feet. berries, gin, and tarragon W.P.A.'s menu is not extensive Veal Sautee, strips of young veal in but good: white wine sauce with lemon Price: $2.5.9-$8.50 per portion Complete Dinner Menu W.P.A. has been written about Cocktail by many and has been visited by Choice of appetizer such personalities as Sarah Dash, WPA Soup Lee Radziwell, Jacqueline Onassis Rack of Lamb for Two (cooked and Lillian Hellman. But no matter

30 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, November 1977 Feathers Restaurant Sea Fare of the BROOKLYN band, Min. varies. Restaurants 24 5th Ave . at 9th St . Aegean 765-8025 Casa Storica MANHATTAN (In the Fifth Ave. 25 W. 56th St. Hotel) Sidewalk cafe Exceptional seafood 156 Park Pl. Le Cocu A La Forchette and aas lighting L-$8.00 and up Unusually at- 152 E. 55th St., NYC 342 W. 46th St. 673- 750 D-$7.00 to $20.00 mospheric, Casual, Age: 21 Outstanding French AE, CB, DC, MC fine food, variable plus, Disco: Fri., Sat. Cuisine Horn of Plenty 581-0540 menu only, Other nights: • L-$4.00-$9.00 91 Charles St. Dinner only- Assorted Lives up to its name, $7.00-$8.50 entertainment, Min. • D-$6.00-$1 0.00 Teachers Cash Only Southern food 636-9617 varies. specialties 2249 B'way bet. 81st 371 -1559 245-9744 & 82nd St. McDonald's Dining Dinner Only- Leviticus $8.50-$15.50 DC, MC, AE Room Brasserie 787-3500 327 Stuyvesant Ave. 45 W. 33rd St., NYC 100 East 53rd St. AE, BA, MC Jackets, Age: 25, 242-0636 One of Brooklyn's Open 24 hours. oldest and best for gents; 23, ladies, B-10 p.m.-6 a.m. The Cellar 70 W. 95th St. at fine Disco: Fri., Sat. L-Mon.-Sat., 11 :30 Hwa Yuan Szechuan Southern food. Thurs.: Live a.m.-5 p.m., a Ia Columbus Ave. Inn 866-1200 574-3728 entertainment. Min.: carte from $3.75 40 E. B'way $5-$7 Wed., Fri. D-a Ia carte from Informal dining but The Cockeyed 564-0408 $4.75 excellent beef and Clams Discos AE, BA, CB, DC, MC scallions, moo goo 1678 Third Av. at Mr. Laffs MANHATTAN 751-4840 gai pan. 94th St. 1189 First Ave., NYC Brett's 966-5534/5535 Seafood fare, Adams Apple Casual, Age: 25 304 E. 78th St. nautical decor. Sug- 1117 First Av. at plus, Fri., Sat. $5 Min. atmospheric, cool, Jack's Nest gest calling for 62nd St. 535-6423 calm service 310 Third Ave. reservations. Casual, dance tis: D-$6.00-$10.00 Traditional soul food D-$4-7, cash only Singles downstairs, 628-3725 260-7110 831-4121 couples upstairs, New York, New York Min. varies ($6-$12). 33 W. 52nd St., NYC The On~ Child Age: 18 plus, Open Broady's The Jamaican 226 W. 9th St. Nightly 432 Ave. of the 371-8650 10pm-4am except 798 Columbus Ave. Good Southern food Sun. Americas American and 874-8577 Casa Blanca I 245-2400 Southern cuisine. Jamaican food 253 73rd St., NYC Li ve entertainment specialties also Top of the Park Casual, Jackets, seafood Othello's nightly. W. 60th St. at CPW Age: 25 plus, Disco: 500 Eighth Ave ., D-$4.25-$11 .00 Dinner Only (atop Gulf & Western Thurs. Latin: Fri. , 982-3260 NYC Sunday brunch Bldg.) Sat. Min. varies. Jackets, Age: 25 only-$2.50-$4.95 Spectacular view, 799-3770 La Famille gents; 23 ladies, Fri., MC, DC, BA, CB continental service, Sat. $5 Min. 850-4400 201 7 Filth Ave. international menu. Casa Blanca II Long established Dinner $9.75-$14.95 1674 Broadway, NYC Jackets pre!., $6 Pe3asus Capriccio soul food eaterie AE, DC, BA, CB, MC LE4-0090 min., Disco: Mon., 23 Second Av. NYC 11 W. 56th St. 333-3800 Jackets, Age: 25 Excellent French & Thurs., Latin: Tues., Le Chanteclair Fri., Sat. Age: 21 gents, 23 ladies. Italian menu, chic Vincent's 535-8004 crowd Restaurant 14 Pearl St. 586-2166 18 East 49th St. L·$4.50·$9.00 DC, MC, AE Ce Soir Reflections D·$5.00·$11 .00 French-American B09-0367 59 Murray St., NYC cuisine. Luncheon, 40 E. 58th St., NYC ' 'AE, DC, MC Private- 688-3365 757-7795 dinner, cocktails. W.P.A. Membership only. 355-8998 152 Spring St. 962·1153 Regines Cheshire Cheese Outstanding 30's 502 Park Av., NYC Marvin's Garden 319 W. 51st St. decor, reservations Copacabana Gents: Jackets & English cuisine, 2274 B'way bet. 81st 226-3444 10 E. 60th St., NYC Tie; Ladies: Evening 82nd St. delicious cheese & Jackets, Age: 21 , Attire, Age: 18 plus, AE, MC sou p and sliced QUEENS !Disco: Fri., Sat. 10 Disco daily 10:30pm- steak-an excellent 799-0578 pm-4 am., Closed 4am, Closed Sun. choice Carmichael's Mon. 826-0990 L·$5.50-$7 .00 Mikell's 117-08 N.Y. Blvd. 755-6010 D-$8.50-$1 0.00 760 Columbus Ave. Good home cookin' Studio 54 765-0616 864-8832 especially salmon H ippopotamus 245 W. 54th St., NYC croquette breakfast 405 E. 62nd St., NYC Membership only, Cleo's Monk's Inn and bisquits Jackets and Ties, Definite best attire, 1 Lincoln Plaza 35 W. 64th St. 723-6908 $12 Minimum, 10pm- Plush Atmosphere, American cuisine French & Italian 4am. Daily. Reserv. Disco: Tues.-Sun. 724-8230 cuisine. Decor like LaCueva only. 11 :00pm-3am the interior of a 104-21 Queens Blvd. 486-1566 489-7667 Chez Cardinale monastery-waiters Forest Hills, N.Y. Hurrah's 347 W. 46th St. attired in monk's Spanish-American 36 W. 62nd St., NYC robes cuisine. Dinner only. French & Italian Casual, Membership BROOKLYN dishes 874-2710 Free parking. $150 yearly; $5 275-9595 L- $5.00-$7.00 Once Upon A Stove members, $7 their Maho~any D-$6.00-$9.00 1392 ulton St., 325 Third Ave. at Lobster Tank guests, $25 non- AE, BA, DC, MC 24th St. members, Age: 20 Bklyn. 245-9732 Seafood Age: 25 gents; 23 Antiques, decor House p lus. exciting-abounding 586-2636 ladies, Disco: Thurs., 134-30 Northern Fri., Sat., Sun. Tues.: Elephant & Castle in surprises. Con- Blvd. 68 Greenwich Ave. tinental cuisine. Ibis Gong Show. great lobster, steak 857-8708 great omelets and 683-0044 too, 151 E. 50th St., NYC quiche, Exceptional cozy atmosphere Jackets, Age: 25 desserts 359-9220 plus, Piano Bar daily Orpheus Pub Theatrical 1055 Washington A La Carte- Broadway at 51st St. 5-8pm, Live Band $2.00-$6.00 Venezia 9pm-4am, Closed Av. , Bklyn. American cuisine. 41-19 Kissena Blvd. AE, BA,CB,DC 581 -7700 Sun, Cabaret Shows Jackets, Age: 25 243-1400 Fine Italian food 9 :45pm & 12:45am, gents, 23 ladies. Fri ., Rene Pujol FL8-7751 Cover $4.50, No Sat., $5 Min. Esther Eng 321 W. 51st St. cover Mon.-Thurs. at 865-4198 18 Pell St. Southern French Villa8e Door Dinner. L-Mon.-Sat., cuisine quiet, 163- 7 Baisley Blvd. Warehouse 11 :30-3:00 p.m. atmospheric Fair Chinese lpanema 39 Washington Av. , D-3:00-12:00 a.m., L-$6.50-$7.75 cuisine, but live en- 240 W. 52nd St., Bklyn. $3-$9 D·$9.50-$12.00 tertainment every NYC Casual, Age: 18 AE, BA, DC, CB, MC AE,BA night. Casual. Age: 21 plus. Disco: Fri., 732-0175 246-3023 or 247-9540 AR6·9616 525-9289 p lus, Tues.: Live Sat., $5 Admission • L-Lunch D- Dinner ··oc- Oiners Club AE-American Express CB-Carte Bla.nch e MC-Master Charge BA - BankAmericard ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, November 1977 31 KIDS

Entertaining Your Child Xmas Is Not A Four-Letter Word

he Christmas season offi­ handle scissors. glue, cardboard , cially begins (according to pencils and paper. The glue should T Macy's at least) on Thanks­ be standard white glue such as EI­ giving Day. It is that time of year to mers. The cardboard should be no which all children look forward with thicker than that found in shirts re­ great "anticipation." turned from the laundry or oaktag What parents or any adult re­ from the 5¢ & I 0¢ store is a good sponsible for "making Christmas" substitute. And the paper can be al­ for children feel toward this season most any kind that will adhere when is anything but "anticipation." glued. If the budget will allow, an Words thought. uttered, or screamed ideal c ho ice of paper is Contact at the top of our lungs come back to brand wall covering (when using haunt us from the previous holiday this, glue can be eliminated). Good season. Words like "This is the last suggestions range from foil covered time! I'm not going through this next paper, both s ilver and tinted, to year." Scenes of long shopping lines the feeling and the approach to the pieces of bright Christmas wrapping playback in our minds in exasperat­ Christmas season originates from the paper or whatever your imagination ingly slow motion. The battle with wrong purpose. dictates. the octopus-like Christmas tree gar­ The attitude of the bigger, the The actual process of making lands and the search for that one bad brighter , the more the better is two-dimensional ornaments takes bulb in the string of tree lights are wrong. The feeling of a chore, an five simple steps-tracing, cutting, vividly relived. The memory of obligation, a nuisance is wrong. The gluing, hole punching and hanging. winter's foul weather and depart­ approach of hurry, hurry, let's get it Trace the shape you want onto the ment store price tags chill our bones over with is wrong, too. There is a cardboard (cookie c utters offer good with equal frigidity. And when the purpose beyond the one day celebra­ shapes), then cut it out. Using the last ornament is put away and it's tion of the birth of Christ during this cut cardboard shape, retrace each finally over, we collectively breathe time of year. This should be a time shape onto two sheets of decorative a sigh of relief. to review attitudes, reinforce feel­ paper (one for the front and one for One would think that after all the ings and revise approaches. It is a the back). Glue the paper onto the effort and expense connected with time to give love, hope and the tradi­ cardboard with the decorative side this holiday, we would get more out tion the Christmas season signifies to away from Jhe cardboard. Punch a of the passing of this season than "a the children and one another. Shar­ hole near the top edge of the orna­ sigh of relief." After all, it's said ing Christmas activities and making ment then hang with ornament that "you get out of something what Christmas preparations with children hanger made of wire or ribbons, you put into it. " Without much can be effective means toward this string or tinseled twine. It is a simple philosophizing, then, perhaps that's goal. operation and, with a little all it was worth-a sigh of relief, a Ornament makjng is an ideal forethought and planning, can be a longing for nothingness. This is way to start. It is an engaging activ­ relatively neat, creative and an en­ without a doubt true if the attitude, ity for any child old enough to joyable experience for both children

32 ROUTES, A Guide to Black E11tertninment, November 1977 and parents. It's a perfect activity for kids take over. An adult should be the other three. But the giving, too, bad weather days when the kids present to supervise, however, but can be brought back into its proper can't get out to play. And we rec­ not to dictate. After all, it is their perspective as an act of love. ommend that the emphasis should be tree and if they want twenty-seven As givers, we can project our on creativity and enjoyment and not ornaments on one branch, let it be, love through what we give. And on perfection. so long as it doesn't create a safety there's no better gift than part of After ornaments have been hazard. Don't think, either, that ourselves-a gift of our own crea­ made , they are ready to be hung. you ' 11 "reorganize" their arrange­ tion. Right now you're thinking Plan a Christmas tree trimming ses­ ment after they're asleep. Children " Here's where I turn the page." sion. More adult participation will have photographic memories when it But, that would be a mistake because be required for this activity, at least comes to things they create. creating your own gift is much sim­ in the beginning. You will need to There are many simple projects pler than you think and deeply re­ put up and firmly secure your tree to and activities like ornament making warding. avoid tipping or falli ng. And, if and tree trimming that parents and One of the easiest gifts to make you're using a real tree, keep the children can engage in while enhanc­ are stuffed toys and, today, with the trunk in plenty of water to avoid dry­ ing and reinforcing the true Christ­ advanced technology in sewing aids, ing out. Tree lights and any other mas spirit. Peace, joy and hope are it's easier than ever. Any fabric de­ electrical attachments will need adult all part of that spirit, but no more so partment or fabric store of size car­ attention. When you have attended than giving. In truth , the giving , ries printed animal patterns for just to these two preliminaries, let the more often than not, overshadows this purpose. They're brightly col-

Photos by Randy Carnegie

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Paper, glue and scissors are the simple to Cookie cutters are excellent shapes for Carefully cut out the shapes that were use items for making ornaments. tracing. Hold firmly as you trace. traced. Use the same shapes on fancy pa­ per.

Glue the fancy paper to the plain card­ Tinseled, silvery or glittering wrappings Punch a hole near the top of the orna­ board shapes. make excellent choices for covering ment, then hang with ornament hanger. shapes.

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, November 1977 33 ored , non-sexist, inexpensive Admittedly, all that I've talked ($1.00-$1.39) and ready to use. The about. here does take some time and characters range from cartoon favor­ some money. But there is one other ites to animals, dolls, giant hambur­ activity that even the busiest and/or gers or tomatoes. The instructions the most penurious households can are printed right on the pattern and elect to assist in bringing out the do not exceed five lines-pin, sew, Christmas spirit-reading. Fact and cut, stuff, and finish. Aside from fictional books about Christmas needle, thread and pins, you will abound and are available at public need stuffing material (polyester libraries and book stores in paper­ fiber $1.79 for a 16 oz. bag). The back. A particular treasure is one en­ making of stuffed toys require such a titled: Christmas Gi.f by Charlemae small amount of skill that I had a 6 Rollins (Follett Publ.). It is a book year old make a tiger. that recounts many Negro traditions This accomplishment opened of Christmas through a compilation another possibility for these simple of stories, poems, song lyrics and to make toys . What better way to even recipes, some dating back to teach children about giving than to slavery. The authors of these works have them give to a younger child a include such notables as Federic gift that they ' ve made. This does not Douglas and Langston Hughes. mean that stuffed toys can only be Impressive though these names appreciated by the toddler set, they are, the ultimate goaJ in reading this are irresistable to all ages. They can book or in completing any project in be used as pillows or room decora­ which you may decide to participate tions right through the teen years. should be the fostering of the Once into the area of gift mak­ Christmas Spirit. It is a chance to ing, the list becomes almost endless strengthen and solidify the family and it is a very short jump from there ties , a chance to share the love of into other handcrafted articles. Knit­ one another-and a chance to make ters, crocheters and homesewers Christmas more than a four-letter (and I am not limiting this to wom­ word.®. Agnes Bunn en) have an added advantage. They can make articles of clothing as well BOOKS WITH USEFUL IDEAS: as articles for the home. My first handcrafted gifts of an afghan and a Christmas Magic floor length velvet dress for my five The art of making Decorations and year old provided me with my most Ornaments memorable Christmas as a mother to by Margaret Perry (Doubleday & daughter. When my daughter opened Company, Inc.) these two gifts among all the store Christmas All Aroulld the House bought competition and glowingly by Florence H. Pettit (Thomas Y. asked, "Did you make this for me?" Crowell Co.) My expectations were more than The McCall's Book of Christmas THE NAACP HAS BEEN fulfilled. l-ler "long dress is still her by The Editors of McCall's Needle­ RGHTING FOR FREEDOM favorite, though she will soon out­ work & Crafts Publications grow it. And, as for her afghan, I (Simon & Schuster/The McCall Pat­ FOR OVER 68 YEARS. expect it one day will go with her to tern Co. rr WASN'T EASY. college. But that moment of delight Toys for Fun on her face, that moment of her feel­ by Walter E. Schutz (The Bruce rr STILl ISN'T. ing like the most special person in Pub!. Co.) th·e world, was worth every moment The Art of Making Wooden Toys You can help. For information I'd put into it. Although both gifts by Peter Stevenson (Chilton Books) were made without her knowledge, about our Special Contributjon even if she had participated in the OF SPECIAL INTEREST: Fund programs, contact the making of them, it would not have NAACP branch nearest you or lessened that feeling I'd put into it Christmas Gif write to: nor would it have lessened the same compiled by Charlemae Rollins (Fol­ NAACP, SCF, 1790 Broadway feeling she got out of it- love. let Publ. Co.) New York, New York 10019

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Bubble Gum Players ballet technique for adults and MUSEUMS: Children's theatrical company. children 6 to 12 yrs. Meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays American Numismatic Society from 4:00·6:00 p.m., Saturdays and Dance Theatre of Harlem Broadway and 155th St., N.Y., N.Y. Sundays, 10:00 to 6:00 p.m. For 466 W. 152 St., N.Y., N.Y. A collection of medals, coins and ages 3 to 19. $1.00 per week. (2 12) 690-2800 paper currency. Instruction in ballet, modern, and JUJU Man ethnic dance-children and adult. The Fire Department Museum Play presented by Harlem Chil· 104 Duane Street, N.Y., N.Y. dren's Theatre Co. Rod Rodgers Dance Company (212) 744-2300 B. Holliday Theatre for Little Folks 8 East 12th St, New York, N.Y. 10003 A collection of fire engines. (212) 636-7831 (212) 924· 7560 November 5 at 2:30p.m. Admission: Year round dance classes for adults The Metropolitan Museum of Art $1 .50 (children), $2.50 (adults). and adolescents. Tentative per· Junior Museum formance at Attica State Prison­ 5th Ave. at 82nd St., N.Y., N.Y. Umbrella Ill October 8, 1977. Performing at Weekends: Gallery Programs & Stu· Fools Company Cedar Crest College, Allentown, dio workshops 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. Wed., November 9, 12:30 p.m. Pa. , Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. Saturdays and Sundays. For chil· dren ages 5-12. Fee: $1 .00. Week· Bedford Stuyvesant Story The La Rocque Bey ends: Gallery Library-Talk with Bubble Gum Players. November 19. Dance Company Sl ides. 1:00, 2:30, 4:00. Call tor ticket information. Will also 169 West 133 Street, New York, Demonstrations: 1·3 p.m. be performed 11 /26, 1213, and 12/10. N.Y., 10030 November 5 Chinese Brush Work Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Possibly Sun· (2 12) 926·0188 November 12 Armor days, 3:00p.m. Call for group sales. Classes in modern and African November 13 Weaving dance and ballet exercises for ages on a I apes try loom Little People's Theatre Co. 3 to adult. November 19 Constructions 39 Grove Street, N.Y., N.Y. {212) 765·9540 The Studio Museum in Harlem The Courtyard Playhouse puts on .a LIBRARIES 2033 Fifth Ave., N.Y., N.Y. wonderful children's theatre. This Exhibits of artists Adrienne W. month, through Nov. 20, they are Countee Cullen library Hoard and Andrew Ofori Dan so. performing "Red Riding Hood" and 104 W. 136 St., N.Y. , N.Y. " Humpty Dumpty." Saturdays & (212) 281-0700 American Museum Sundays at 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. Ad· Art exhibits plus the James Weldon mission $2.50. Opening Nov. 26- of Natural History Johnson Collection for children. 79th Street and Central Park West, " Wilbur, the Christmas Mouse," 1:30 and " Pinnochio's Christmas N.Y., N.Y. Hayden Planetarium The Schomburg Collection Center Journey," 3:00p.m. "Star of Wonder" lor Research in Black Culture November 23-January 2 103 West 135th St., N.Y., N.Y. 10030 CENTERS: (212) 862·4045 " Dino the Dinosaur," Macy•s four­ 18 yrs. and adults. story-high Thanksgiving Parade bal· Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration loon, makes his final world appear· Corporation Cultural Affairs The Donnell Library Center ance in the Museum's huge Roose· 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. Central Children's Room, 20 West velt Rotunda. Instead of the helium (212) 636-7888. 53rd St. inflation employed for his past mar­ Instruction and workshops in art, (212) 790·6359 ches down Broadway, Oino will be reading, music, dance (8 & 9 year filled with regular air in order to re· olds), children's theatre (13 and Langston Hughes Library main at floor level for easier view· older), and sports. Open 9 to 7 and Cultural Center ing. Children will be especially de· weekdays. 102-09 Northern Blvd. Corona, lighted to see and touch this tabu· Queens lous creation. After his five-day Children's Art Carnival (212) 651-1100 stay, Wed., Nov. 9-Sun., Nov. 13, 62 Hamilton Terrace, N.Y., N.Y. Dino will be retired. (2 12) 234-4093 Magic and Clown Show, Saturday An after school program for chi I· Nov. 5, 11 :00 a.m. Auditorium (50c) dren including the handicapped, in CHURCHES: A magic and clown show especially photography, sewing, filmmaking, for children five to thirteen will be animation, figure drawing, painting, Abyssinian Baptist Church· presented by Glenn Abelson (magi· and reading. 132West 138th St., N.Y., N.Y. cian) and Paul Klinger (clown). (212) AU 6-2626 Harlem School of the Arts An after school homework center Brooklyn Children's Museum 409 West 141st St., N.Y., N.Y. with remedial work as it applies to 145 Brooklyn Avenue, B'klyn, N.Y. (212) 926-4100 school work, a Saturday puppet (212) 735·4400 Instruction and performance in production workshop, a youth Different workshops weekly. piano-group and private, guitar, council involved in theatre and art, flute, clarinet, cello, violin and and the Junior Church created to Harlem State viola. meet the religious and spiritual Office Building Gallery needs of black youth two years to 163 W. 125th St., 2nd fl., N.Y. , N.Y. 135th St YMCA-Youth Department young adulthood. Sun. 10:30·11:30. Exhibitions of local and community Between Lenox Ave. & 7th Ave. artists' works. An after school program with tutor­ Convent Avenue Baptist Church ing in school subjects and instruc­ 420West 145 St., N.Y., N.Y. Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design tion in karate, gymnastics, cooking, (212) AU 6-0222 9 East 90th Street, N.Y., N.Y. and sewing. For ages 7-17, 3·5 p.m. An after school program with (212) 860·6868 scouting, football and tutoring in English and math. DANCE: THEATRES: Riverside Church Stone Chuck Davis Dance Company Gymnasium Youth Center Bedford Stuyvesant Bronx Community College and 120th St. and Claremont Ave. Restoration Corporation Church of the Master, 122 Street (212) AC 2-7087 1368 Fulton Street and Morningside Ave., N.Y., N.Y. A job oriented youth developmen!o Brooklyn, N.Y. 11216 (212) 587 ·2959 program with supervised recrea­ (212) 636-7888 Classes in modern, ethnic, and tional and cultural activities.

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Focus Your Attention Richard Pryor: Flying High

The day before, at a well timed Black stock car racer, in Greased press conference, an angry Pryor Lightning into a four picture deal lambasted NBC for the omission as with Warner Brothers that gives the well as the network 's unbelievable Peoria, Illino is born ex-hustler the faux pas of co.un ter-programming his artistic and financial clout of an in­ show in the extremely sensitive fam­ dependent producer. His acting abil­ ily hour against numero uno, Happy ity has been met with a crescendo of Days. " This show could be run at 10 critical acclaim. Pryor is that rare o'clock or even 9 o'clock, but it is actor whose appeal to an audience is set for 8 o'clock because of financial instantly sympathetic, whether he's reasons," Pryor said. good or bad. Many critics even went Reportedly considering dropping so far as to advise those who would the show, Pryor fe lt NBC's control see Silver Streak to miss the first two over his show was detrimental to the thirds of the film and wait for Pryor's show's well advertised bold image. entrance in the final third. "They do (have control) and that's Greased Lightning and Silver why they're No. 3." When the na­ Streak's bullish success at the box tional Nielsen ratings proved Pryor office coupled with his past to be right, his show finished third money-making record with be hind Happy Days and a local Wattstax, Lady Sings the Blues, baseball game. The talk of splitting Bingo Long and the Allstars and in­ ichard Pryor's first show of became more obvious with NBC numerable black exploitation films the new season should have leaking to the press that " Pryor was have made Richard Pryor a valuable R begun with Pryor insou­ failing to deliver." asset to the cost conscious, bottom ciantly standing nude from the waist It was outrageous ! A performer line thinking communication con­ up saying, "I have given up no­ was threatening cancellation of a glomerate executives who now run thing." You then would have been network. Was the nigger crazy af­ Hollywood. treated to a long shot of a naked host ter all? His album title not withstand­ If any one of his next releases whose fl esh colored loincloth might ing, Pryor was far from insane. An during this year hit it big, and both have left one with the impression Emmy award winning writer, a (Which Way is UP?, due in that he has in fact given up every­ Grammy winner for his stand up November and Blue Collar, due in thing or at least something was mis­ comedy routine, a concert performer Januar y) smell like money, he'll sing. who sells out at the mere mention of have to be considered one of the Pryor's entire video illusion, of his name and the hottest actor to hit screen's blue chip commodities course, was emasculated. Instead, a Hollywood since DeNiro, his media along with Woody Allen, Mel friendly voice intoned over a blank omnipresence has him tottering on Brooks and Gene Wilder. screen, "The first minute of the new the brink of cosmic stardom. As Daddy Rich would say , Richard Pryor Show will never , Pryor has parlayed his first star­ " Money walks and bullsh it talks!" ever , be seen!" ring role as Wendell Scott, the only Pryor has known many like the

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Enterrainmeni, November 1977 37 evangelistic con man he played in And it looks as if he might just number of teaching and learning Car Wash, and with television the have his foot in the door. One of the goals in each story line. only sector of the media restricting skits that was shown was an hilari­ Funded by the Emergency his repertoire of characters and lan­ ous mis-en-scene that took place in School Aid Act administered guage, one can understand his will­ the " Star Wars Bar." Pryor as his through the Department of Health, ingness to '·walk." ghetto everyman " Mudbone, ·• is Education and Welfare, the project Watching a sanitized Pryor on seriously put upon by an octopus is the result of extensive research in television can be frustrating . It's creature. When the tentacled aggres­ education, linguistics and television funny, but somehow you know it sor is removed to '''de back room," production with the aim of develop­ could' ve been funnier. Pryor has by a bouncer, Pryor smiles into the ing concrete communication ski1ls. transcended simple comedy. He is camera and says, " . .. and while "We hope to entertain our audience, an artist who uses words like a you're back there, why don't you get capture them and at the same time painter does oils, to create abstract yourself a little octopussy?" The pass on some language skills, there­ and visual images of what he per­ man is still on the case. fore assisting them in their growth," ceives around him. (Pryor without stated Mr. Hazlip in describing his his vocabulary of street language is lofty, admirable goals. the same as tell.ing an artist he can't,, And with such writers as Phil use red). After three decades of . JO- Watch Your Mouth Fenty, "Superfly" and Bill Gunn, lence on television, Mr. Pryor's use "Black Picture Show, " " Angel of common four letter words (al­ ecognizing the need to Levine" and " Landlord" doing sev­ though his expletives tend to be of broadcast programs that re­ eral of the scripts, those goals might the twelve letter variety) or even im­ R flect the Black experience be attainable. The pilot was directed plied nudity cannot be considered without pandering to stereotypical by Stan Lathan, "Barney Miller," profane. Once again a highly or­ punch lines has led to the develop­ "Sanford and Son" and "Sesame ganized and verbal few , who believe ment of " Watch Your Mouth" by Street," while the first three pro­ in the puritanical philosophy of hid­ Ellis B. Hazlip. grams will be directed by Ivan ing one's head in the sand against the The series will focus on an im­ Curry, ''Violence in America." Set reality of the sophisticated and unre­ aginary all-racial, urban classroom for airing later this season by PBS, stricted sense of moral values that of ten students and a teacher with the twenty-six segments will be en­ now exist, continue to set viewing cameo guest spots each week. The tertainment of high caliber. and al · standards for us all. After aU , if he program will promote a deeper un­ though geared to 14 to 17 year old can say "nigger," he can say any­ derstanding of language by explor­ students, it should prove to be in­ thing. ing ideal oral and written expres­ formative for the entire family.@, Perhaps Pryor's battle against sions through the incorporation of a Howard Brock Garland NBC will shed some light on other Black programs and the recurring battles the stars are having, trying to maintain some dignity in an industry that the Office of Economic Oppor­ tunity considers a perpetuator of ra­ cial stereotypes. John Amos and Redd Foxx screamed racial prejudice where Pryor condemns censorship. Perhaps it boils down to the net­ works being incapable of under­ standing and presenting Black life­ styles, language and culture without resorting to the homogenized pap that now is being presented as being representative of the Black experi­ ence. If Pryor can win his fight without having to pander to the Amos ' n Andy mentality of other shows, then the door might be opened to other serious Black artists who wish to perform their vision of comedy, drama and variety. A scene from Ellis Hazlip 's "Watch Your Mouth" 38 ROUTES, A Guide ro Black Ellferraimnent, November 1977 Southern Africa in Crisis is pre· WABC (Channel?) Books sented in a manner that lets the reader absorb information without The " Hallmark Hall of Fame," Nov. Backgammon · The Cruelest Game feeling bogged down with facts and 16, 8-10 p.m. Carroll O'Connor in The Art of Winning ' statistics. The book dispenses w ith " Last Hurrah" with Dana Andrews, Barclay Cooke and Jon Bradshaw footnotes which gives it a non-text­ Burgess Meredith and Patricia Random House-Publisher, 209 pg book flavor. This is a book for the O'Neal. Inspired by its renewed popularity, 1 student and general reader who are bought a $4.99 Backgammon set about being aware of political situa­ Neil Diamond Special, 11119, 8 p.m. tions around the world. determined to teach myself the G~t nd(l[y, (Nod,.,;, game in one evening. If you are any­ Nov. 20, 8-11 p.m., " The Big Event." thing like I am, you know that those "Contract on Cherry Street" with "cut and dried" directions included Frank Sinatra. with the game can become quite Movies discouraging. After a few hours, the Macy•s Thanksgiving Day Parade, game joined the collection of dust (The following releases are sche­ Nov. 24, 9 a.m.-12 noon. duled for November) collectors on my boo ksh~lf . In my determination to learn how WCBS (Channel 2) to play one of the " world's oldest Which Way Is Up? Starring Richard Pryor and directed Nov. 20, 8- 10 p.m., " Celebrity Chat· games," I discovered Backgam· lenge of the Sexes." Stars compete mon-The Cruelest Game, The Art by Michael Schultz. in athletic events. of Winning by Barclay Cooke and The Turning Point Jon Bradshaw. Written by one of American Film Institute's 10th An­ the best Backgammon players in Directed by Herbert Ross, starring Anne Bancroft, Shirley MacLaine niversary Special, Nov. 21 , 9:30-11 the world and a professional writer p.m . Ten best films of last 50 years. this is the perfect book for th ~ and Mikhail Baryshnikov. novice. It assumes that the reader Heroes Nov 23, 8-10 p.m., " Once Upon A has no prior knowledge of the game Brothers Grimm," with Dean Jones. and proceeds to explain the intri­ Directed by Jeremy P. Kagan, star­ ring Henry Winkler and Sally Fields. cacies of Backgammon in laymen BLACK HOSTED PROGRAMS terms. Il lustrated moves help to Semi-Touch give added clarity. Positively Black-WNBC (Channel Directed by Michael Ritchie, star· Twelve chapters cover everything 4) Sundays, 1 p.m. Featuring Carol ring Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristoffer· from " The Rule of the Game" to Jenkins and Gus Heningburg. " The Psychology of Backgam­ son and Jill Clayburgh. mon." I found this in-depth analyza­ Like It ls-WABC (Channel 7) Sun­ The Serpent's Egg tion rewarding and easy to compre­ days, 1:30 p.m. Featuring Gil Noble. hend. Most interesting is the Directed by lngmar Bergman, star­ ring Liv Ullmann & David Carradine. chapter entitled " Three Great Black Journai-WNET (Channel 13) Games." These actual games help Sundays, 6 p.m. Featuring Tony Close Encounters of to illustrate much of what is­ Brown. stressed througho ut the book. the Third Kind Directed by Steven Spielberg and Black News-WNEW (Channel 5) Though I am not yet ready to en­ starring Richard Dreyfuss and Fran­ Saturdays. 10:30 p.m. Featuring Bill ter into a tournament, I feel quali· cois Truffaut. lied to entertain a serious game of McCreary & Marion Etoile Watson. Backgammon. I wholeheartedly rec­ The Goodbye Girl ommend Backgammon-The Cruel· Directed by Herbert Ross, starring est Game to any beginner or ad· Richard Dreyfuss & Marsha Mason. Radio vanced player who wishes to im· prove his or her game. WBLS 107.5 FM, 24 hours, Black music, Tel~vision heavy on disco sound. Southern Africa in Crisis Edited by Gwendolyn M. Carter and WRVR (The following "Specials" are Patrick O'Meara 106.7 FM, 24 hours, all jazz. Indiana U. Press- Publisher, 279 pg scheduled for November) WLIB WABC (Channel?) This collection of essays has come 1190 AM, 5:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m., reg­ to us at a time when much attention On Nov. 4, 9-11 p.m., " Battle of the gae, calypso. is being given to Southern Africa. Network Stars." Stars of various Edited by two Indiana University shows compete in athletic games. WINS Political Science professors, the 1010 AM , 24 hours, time, news, book gives an overview of the differ· Robert Redford and Paul Newman weather. ent situations that exist in Southern in "Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Africa as seen through the eyes of Kid," Nov. 12,9-11:30 p.m. WQXR seven prominant writers, each one 96.3 FM, 6:00 a.m.-midnight, classi· a recognized expert in his field. Ed Flanders stars as famous news­ cal, symphonic, operatic music. An introduction by Colin Legum paper editor, William Allen White is an interesting study of Southern of the Emporia Gazette, in " Ma,Y WNYC Africa and its relationship to the White." Nov. 18, 9·11 p.m. Story 93.9 FM, 24 hours, special hourly rest of the world throughout the deals with the death of his daugh· topical music, jazz, opera, pop. years. His conclusion focuses on ter, Mary. Southl"" Africa of the future. WXL0(99X) Ironically, I was impressed by the WNBC (Channel4) 98.7 FM, 24 hours, rock and roll, rhy­ essays written by the two editors thm and blues. "Rhodesia, From White Rule to In: " Five Finger Discount," Nov. 1, 4·5 dependent Zimbabwe" by O'Meara p.m. " Special Treat" for ch ildren. WPLJ and "Southern Africa, Battleground This afternoon program is a fiction­ 95.5 FM , 24 hours, rhythm and of Atval Nattonalism" by Carter. al drama of a 13 year-old girl. blues, rock and pop. Vivian Round· The fact that these countries have tree, 2·6 a.m. been the center of much heated Special: Nov. 6, 7-9 p.m. Western PUbl icity made me particularly in· adventure program dealing with the WPIX terested in their stories as they re­ first pony express ride. 101 .9 FM, 24 hours, album-oriented late to black-white relationships. rock.

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Emertainment, November 1977 39 APPLE

MARIAN-ETOILE WATSON DO­ NATES THE WATSON COLLEC­ TION: WNEW-TV's "Black News" Arts Editor, Marian-Etoile Watson donated to the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library at Brown University, letters, papers, books and memorabilia of historical sig­ nificance dating back to the 1800's. Dr. John B. Watson, a colleague of Dr. John Hope and Dr. Horace Mann Bond (grandfather of Julian Bond), was president of A.M.&N. College in Pine Bluff, Arkansas be­ fore his death in 1942. Dr. Watson was a 1904 graduate of Brown Uni­ versity. Mrs. Hattie L. G. Rutherford-Watson, a 1907 graduate of Spelman College, Atlanta, Ga., is a member of the distinguished Rutherford fami ly of Washington, D.C. Film star, Vonetta McGee, who has just returned from filming "Fox Bat" in Hong Kong , has ex­ pressed interest in researching the SENIOR CITIZENS' DAY: City life of Marian's mother. David Hep­ FLUSHED WITH ANGER: When Wide Vanguard saluted several burn, WNEW-TV's Vice ·President Demond Wilson, who played the son in TV's " Sanford and Son," discov­ hundred senior citizens at the Har­ will be preparing notes for a series of lem State Office Building Mall on articles on her father as well as the ered his CBS dress ing room didn't 125th Street. The Theme of the complete Watson Collection. have a toilet, he was flushed with anger. So right in the middle of tap­ day "It Makes A Difference When **** ing his pilot, "Baby, I'm Back," Somebody Cares." An array of THANK YOU DAVID: John Pro­ Demond, reportedly, shocked the show business stars gave block· cope, publisher of Amsterdam live audience by screaming at the busting performances. The high­ News and Chairman of the producers: ''What do you think I am, light of the show was the 1977 Emergency Aid Commission and a nigger? Do you think I am dirt?" Community Entertainer Award Wallace L. Ford, II, President of That dressing down got him a new presented to Dewey (Pigmeat) the Harlem Lawyers' Association dressing room. Markham. The host of the pro­ gram was Willie F. McClendon, expressed their thanks to David **** Dinkins for assisting in the general Jr. Reverend Robert Royal, effort of the Emergency Aid SHE WRITES THE SONGS: Chairman of the City Wide Van­ Commission in its endeavor to Composer Micki Grant's collec­ guard said, "that future programs provide financial assistance to tion is currently on display at the are slated to be held throughout local merchants who suffered los­ Songwriters' Hall of Fame the year in recognition of Com­ ses during the recent blackout. Museum, founded earlier this year munity Awareness." David Dinkins is the Clerk of the by Sammy Cahn, President and **** City of New York who aspired to Oscar Brand, Curator. Also on succeed Percy Sutton as Borough display in this special exhibit THE GARVEY MOVEMENT: President. He is one of New York's focusing on women songwriters is Famous Black historian, Dr. John finest citizens. gospel composer Clara Ward's Henrik Clarke, spoke on the. impor­ robes and tambourine. ROUTES tance of the Garvey Movement at an **** recommends your taking the time African Festival commemorating the to witness this ·exhibition. life and work of Marcus Garvey, the 40 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, November 1977 "father of revolutionary Pan-African own radio show while attending Queens branch. Angela A. Cros­ nationalism. The festival was held at Columbia University. He has written dale, of Rosedale, Queens, has Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn. a novel, Th e Ebony Grip, from graduated from Mount Sinai Clarke emphasized the fact that Gar­ which an album was born. In his at­ School of Medicine and is pres­ vey's teachings have been distorted, tempts to span the media segments, ently on the staff of Mount Sinai and that many of the things that Gar­ he and another Columbia University Hospital. Dr. Crosdale, an honor vey taught years ago are directly student created a filmmaking pro­ graduate of Hunter College and applicable to our situation today. gram for Black kids attending the City University of New York, is **** elementary school he attended on specializing in obstetrics and !12th Street. He taught them how to gynecology. Ruth Bowen, former THAT YOUNG BLACK MAGIC: make super 8 mm films. ROUTES owner of Queens Booking Agency Billy Daniels generated some applauds Denny- an example for and former head of the entertain­ beautiful magic when he appeared many to follow. He, by the way, is ment department at Don King En­ at Hopper's Cafe recently. Billy the founder of Sha Na Na. terprises, is now talent agent for -gives a song the total treatment. Renaissance Enterprises. ®, On the faster tempos, his body **** Teri Washington snaps, his head rolls. With a bal­ lad, the body tenses, the face ac­ FORMER CHILD STAR: You re­ quires an anguished smile. When member Carol Ann Strickland-you he sings the nostalgic "Beautiful don' t? That adorable little girl who Girls," he summons up the guts of sang and tap danced' with Mickey a still-powerful voice and, tem­ Rooney on " The Revlon TV Show" pered with softer tones, paints a and who also won $7,500 in the piquant picture of an aging roue. 1964 television show "Name That Billy Daniel's charisma is unend­ Tune." Well that adorable little girl ing. has grown into a beautiful lady **** singer and records under the name of I Carol Douglas. Oh, now you re­ S HA NA NA: The only Black member her. member of Sha Na Na, (whose forte **** is the songs of the fifties) Denny Greene, won a "Universit y-wide BITS & PIECES: Paul]. Barnes is play writing contest" and hosted his the newly appointed manager of the Harlem State Office Building. John M . Horne, general manager of the customer programs divi­ sions of the Northeast postal re­ gion in New York, has been named director of customer services for the 13-state central postal region with headquarters in Chicago. Shawn Leach, 16-year old sopho­ more at Simon's Rock Early Col­ lege in Great Barrington, Mass., was recently voted the youngest New York State delegate to attend the First National Women's Con­ ference in Houston. Louise Wil­ liams, is the first woman, Black or white, to be employed on a city construction job as a mason ten­ der. Karen Bryan Wheeler has joined the Savings Bank Associa­ tion of New York State as assistant director of Community Develop­ ment and Housing Finance. Ms. Wheeler is former deputy director of the New York Urban League's

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, November 1977 41

SPORTS

Games People Play What Is A Hockey Puck?

A LITTLE ICE HOCKEY GAME " pugilists." They clinch and heave WHY BLACKS at each other's bodies. The other DON'T FOLLOW THE GAME ce Hockey is a rousing spectacle players rush to help. Paired off, one of guts and goals, with slick team on one, sweaters are stretched to the Professional ice hockey only work and dynamic individual ripping point as gritted teeth and came into vogue in the United States I within the last ten to fifteen years, play. The padded goalies, crouch in­ looks of fury and frustration are scrutably behind their eerie, white strained on every face. The brutality and has propelled itself into one of skeleton-like masks, watching and of this game is quickly replaced by a the more exciting, faster-moving waiting for the sudden slaps hot-the sort of " ballet" on blades, as the games in the world. But one thing is blur of the black rubber disc that power play continues to function clear. Of all the sports played in the threatens their very existence. They perfectly. From the corner, to the United States, pro-ice hockey is the try to ignore the flash of blades and point man, to the slot. The black only game where the majority of the shower of ice chips that fly rubber disc skims the ice from man players are either White Americans, through the air. They have but one to man. A shot! A red light! A roar Europeans or Canadians. There are a objective: Keep the puck out of the from the crowd! A Goal! very small number of Black profes­ net! sional hockey players. Many reasons A LITTLE ICE HOCKEY HISTORY (some obvious) can explain this The defensemen, in crouching phenomenon. positions, move up to the center ice, It's difficult to pinpoint the origin In Canada, where a passion for then wheel and back in quickly as of the game of ice hockey with any ice hockey runs through the nation '<; the enemy leads a rush. A quick pass degree of accuracy, but Canadians bloodstream like a fever, nearly and the winger dashes across the have been playing the game or an every boy dreams of one day becom­ blue line. He fakes a shot, then clev­ " earlier version of hockey called ing a professional ice hockey player. erly drops a pass to a teammate rush­ 'shinny' for way over a hundred especially in the prestigious NHL ing in. The fake costs the passer a years. " Recognized as a Canadian (National Hockey League). In the chance to avoid a crushing body­ game-although there is evidence United States, baseball, football and check. The defensemen crashes him that a form of hockey, certainly basketball is to an American what into the boards, giving him a sting­ hockey on the field and probably hockey is to a Canadian-nearly ing taste of their sticks and their el­ hockey on ice, was played in Euro­ every Black boy dreams of one day bows. Gloves begin to fly , then fists . pean countries centuries before becoming a professional Walt Blood begins to flow . The forward Canadians took it over, on Iy to shape Frazier, O.J. Simpson or George limps off and another quickly takes it, mold it and hone it to their own Foster. In these sports, there are at his place. liking. By the tum of the century, least 2-5 members of any one team Two opposing players, skating the Canadian sty Je of hockey had that young Blacks can emulate. full tilt, collide at center ice. They spread into the United States. Balti­ When did you last see a group of curse as the enemy leads a rush. A more and New York were the first Black kids playing hockey? quick pass and the winger scoots cities to make use of artificial ice for The fact that most major league across. An over-right hand, opens a hockey games in the 1890's. So hockey stars come from Canada has c ut over the eye of one of the much for hockey history! prevented the sport from producing

ROUTES, A Guide to Black Entertainment, November 1977 43 Black talent in volume comparable to larships to outstanding future within driving distance of the facility football, basketball, baseball and " Fraziers." "Reeds •. , and "Simp­ where they play. Thus the need for other traditional U.S. games. It is sons.'' Few schools, if any, will give gate appeal is going for him. In re­ true that there have been a few Black full (or even partial) scholarships for cent years. the impetus of NHL ex­ minor league ice hockey stars, but future "Orrs·· or "Hulls." Plus, the pan io n programs seem to be the less than one handful have reached phys iographical elements of the seed that has sprouted forth more the major leagues. Willie O 'Ree, a sport-coupled with the economic Black hockey fans. For example, the Black born in Canada, began his of its accessibility- make it difficult Atlanta Flames have seen an in­ hockey career at the tender age of 7 to incorporate into s.chool curricula crease in Black attendance in several years, and made hockey history in and difficult to create the aura of hockey seasons. but not in participa­ 1957 . He became the first Black to s ports manship so inherent in the tion in the game itself. ever play in the NHL. playing parts other American sports. The main contrast in ice hockey of the 1957-58 and 1960-61 sea­ Expansion may be one of the is against American and/or European sons with the Boston Bruins. In ways to paving the road for Black players, not Blacks . The game is run 1975, Canadian born Mike Marson hockey player deve lopment . not by Americans, for the most part, on became the econd Black player in only via new franchises , but also the ownership level. The general NHL history. He played with the through the news media. But within manager level is dominated by Washington Capitals; and true to the last few years. t:he game of ice Canadians, with the NHL having Canadian tradition, Marson started hockey on television has lost its na­ only one American general manager. playing hockey at the early age of 10 tional appeal, and thus viewer par­ Jack Button of the Pittsburgh Pen­ years. ticipation. Unlike fo()tball, baseball guins. It seems that in all levels of Learning sports at an early age is and basketball, ice h.ockey does nor ice hockey. you have to be just a bit usually the key to successful careers. have a national television contract better if you are an American or a The NHL normally selects a player a nd as a result. the available market European. So a Black pro-ice hock­ when he reaches the age of 20 (in re­ for the sport has decreased. ey player will only get a full shot if cent years, when the WHA began lf a Black pro- hockey player he is Canadian, fir t and Black, ec­ drafting juniors under the age of 20, makes a pact with the NHL or ond. You can therefore, understand the NHL naturally followed suit). WHA. it is a bid for Black fans in our sarcasm in saying: "What is a Unfortunately, for Black children, whatever city he plays in if the city hockey puck?"ff: the ice hockey "sandlot" facilities in has a large Black population and is Marlene Chavis inner cities and across the country are so few in number. that they are hardly in a position to even begin to Jearn the game either early or late in life. Also, it is an expensive sport. Prices of equipment range from $20 Willie O'Ree made history to $75 for helmets; shoulder pads by becoming the firs/ Black $20-$25; shin guards $25· hockey professiOnal hockey player. pants $30 and skates from $120- Born in Canada, O'Ree starred $150. Because pro-ice hockey is a piayin.~ aT the age of 7. multimillion dollar sport, it is onl y logical for the NHL and the WHA (who are into 'instant' money) to draft junior hockey players who were " born and raised" on the sport. In the March 1975 issue of Black Sports magazine, an interview with Mike Marson applied both logic and logistics ... " There are 60.000 reg­ istered amateurs in Ontario alone. Out of that, only one makes the NHL. What do you think the odds are against a Black?" Our school systems don't seem to help either. The big varsity teams are usually baseball and football and our colleges give most of"their scho- Photo COurter)' ofBostott 8rul111

44 ROUTES, A Guide to Black Emertainment, November 1977 BASKETBALL TRACK & FIELD Westside YMCA 5 West 63rd St . N.Y. Knicks LeMans Track Club 787-4400 Madison Square Garden ($12, 10. an organization where academics Steamroom, two swimming pools. in­ 8.50.6) and athletics parallel each other. door track. fu ll gym. weightlilting, November Greg Perry, Director-Coach. handball, squash. paddleball, rac­ 8-San Antonio 7:30p.m. Headquarters: 3230 Gunther Ave .. quetball 12-Nets 8:00p.m. Bronx. N.Y. 15-New Orleans 7:30p.m. Training: Van Cortlandt Park, Man· 19-lndiana 8:00p.m. hattan, N.Y. 22-Buffalo 7:30p.m. Competing: The Armory. 168th St. & 26-Golden State 8:00p.m. Broadway. Manhattan. N.Y. 28-Houston 7:30p.m. Be a spectator or join the club, train and participate. N.Y. Nets Hackensack Meadowlands, E. Ruth· erford, N.J. ICE SKATING November Indoor-Sky Rink 2-Los Angeles Lakers 8:05p.m. 450 West 33rd St., N.Y. 4-Philadelphia 76ers 8:05p.m. (212) 695·6555 11-Chicago Bulls 8:05p.m . Opening November 5, 7 days and 16-MIIwaukee Bucks 8:05p.m. nights per week. 18-lndiana Pacers 8:05p.m. 20-Denver Rockets 8:05p.m. LASKER RINK Entrance on 110th St. & Lenox Ave .. in Central Park. Opening Nov. 19. FOOTBALL Wollman Rink N.Y. Jets Entrance on E. 64th St. & 5th Ave .. Shea Stadium ($9) in Central Park. Opening Nov. 19 November LEISURE TIME SPAS 6-Miaml 1:00p.m. 13-Seatlle 1:00p.m. Manhattan 27 - Pittsburgh 1:00p.m. Giants Apple Health Spa Giants Stadium 321 East 22nd St. 673·3730 November Swimming pool. exercise machines. 6-Dallas 1:00p.m. steam . sauna. whirlpool. yoga. calis­ 20-Cieveland 1:00p.m. thenics Oancercise ICE HOCKEY t67 East 86th St . and t845 B'way. Eastside : 831·2713 N.Y. Rangers Westside : 245·5200 Madison Square Garden ($6.00, Exercise program done to music, 8.50, 10.00) classes in hustle and Latin. $5 for trial November class, $48 for 10 classes. $75 for 20 9-Buffalo 7:35p.m. classes, $285 fort 00 classes. 13-Atlanta 7:35p.m. 16- Chicago 7:35p.m. Elaine Powers Figure Salon 20- Vancouver 7:35p.m. 21 locations (check directory) 23-Colorado 7:35p.m. Exercise machines. women only, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.·9 p.m .. Sat. 9 a.m -4 Islanders p.m.. $59.96 for t3 weeks, $72.95 for Nassau Coliseum half year. $89.95 a year. November European Health Spa 8:05p.m. 1-Atlanta 401 East 55th St. and 505 Park Ave. 8:05p.m. 5-Pittsburgh 55th St. : 688-t620 10-Montreal 8:05p.m. Park Ave. : 688·5330 12-Philadelphia 8:05p.m. Exercise machines. whirlpool. sauna. 15-Chicago 8:05p.m. steam. icepool, pool. men and wom­ 19-Vancouver 8:05p.m . en . $350 per year. nonrenewable . 22-Colorado 8:05p.m. $500 for two years. nonrenewable , $650 for two years renewable every SQ UASH year after two yea rs for $50. Jack Lalanne Health Spa Played at YMCA's 45 East 55th St . (14 other locations) Manhattan Exercise machines, whirlpool . sauna . Westside "Y". 63rd and B'way steam. half-hour classes- calisthen­ (787-4400) ics. yoga. karate. 7 days, hours vary. $195 Adult Membership (in order to $299 a year. renewable at $t20 for play) $3 for six lessons 4 times a year. next year. Flushing McBurney YMCA t38·46 Northern Blvd (359-7100) 215 West 23rd St . For men only. Must join Business 243-t982 Men·s Club. $275 per year. Available Gym, 48 ft. pool. running track. sau­ 6 days per week. No lessons available. na. exercise room, handball. paddle­ Brooklyn ball. yoga, karate. Prospect Park Bay ridge "Y". 9th St. and 6th Ave. (768-7 100) 135th Street YMCA Men only Must join Business Men's Between 7th Ave. and Lenox Ave. Club. $175 per year. Gymnastics, karate. calisthenics. etc.

ROUTES, A Guide 10 Black Emenainmem , November 1977 45 he started out as "Sweet had to sing about. But people who Mama String bean" and intro­ came to hear her came to hear about 5 duced " St. Louis Blues." Her the blues, sex and love. She longed religious convictions led her to find to sing about "decent things" and in peace in evangelism. At 80, she has the early 50's she started to sing the left us physically but we will re­ songs she spoke about. Those songs member the spirit she brought to were found by way of the Billy Broadway, motion pictures, radio Graham Crusades, where she re­ and television. dedicated her life to Jesus, raising Ethel Waters was born in Ches­ her voice in song and praise. ln ter, Pennsylvania on Halloween day, 1972, she wrote another book enti­ 1896. A real "Dead End Kid ,'' she tled, To Me It's Wonderful. It was rose from the slum to become one of dedicated to Billy Graham and his America's greatest Black entertain­ fellow Crusaders. ers. During the 30's, 40's and 50's Along with many others, Miss when segregation was still a way of Waters got her start in an amateur life, Blacks could relish the fact that night appearance. The singer/dancer Ethel Waters made it to the "big­ made the nightclub circuit and being for her role in Pinky in 1949. time". In movie houses where gained a reputation for her sultry Miss Waters is best remembered Blacks and whites were separated, renditions, the most famous of on television for her starring role in Blacks would cheer the moving per­ which is " St. Louis Blues. " the series Beulah . formances of Miss Waters because Coming to Harlem, she joined Miss Waters lived a life that was she represented the whole race in the jazz era of the 20's and played full of ups and downs. As she stated, whatever she did. She had soul, Sam Salvin's Plantation Club, the "it was always going in circles. dialect and delivery that we could re­ Cotton Club and Edmon's Cellar. There were years of feasting and late to. Our emotional moments Her version of " Stormy Weather" years of famine. " 8 iographers tell of were not just for her and with her, opened the door to Broadway for a her feasting years. But Miss Waters but also because of her. Most of her part in As Thousands Cheer . told of the years of famine, the years roles were stereotyped and we knew A list of Broadway plays include that taught her lessons, and the years why. Yet we loved her for being true Africana-1927, Vaudevi/le-1927, that persuaded her to take some to life. In her acting, she only Blackbirds-1930, Rhapsody in maj.>r steps. She put forth her spirit showed her personal experiences and Black- 1931 , At Home Abroad- in her autobiography, His Eye Is On although she made it to the " big 1935, and Mambra' s Daughters- Th e Sparrow. named after her time", she knew the prejudices of 1939. grandmother's favorite hymn and the time. She opened many doors, In Cabin in the Sky-1940, Miss whose lyrics exemplified her life. As however, for future Black stars such Waters won much praise as Petunia Miss Waters explained, "I was as Lena Horne, Dorothy Dandridge, Jackson by singing such songs as the never a child. I never felt 1 be­ and Butterfly McQueen. title song and "Takin a Chance on longed." God has been watching her Ethel Waters was the leader Love." She preferred acting to sing­ all her life, just like he eyes the spar­ among Black entertainers. Her ver­ ing and felt that all her roles had to row. And, when she got down so satility enabled her to rise from be based on real life experiences. far, she bounced back with another hooky-tonk night spots to Broad­ Her greatest fame came in 1950 show or movie. Although she was way. Her talent· and determined as the maid in Carson McCuller's known for her moving style in her spirit will always have an honored Member of the Wedding for which songs, she prefered to act rather than place among Blacks and for the mes­ she was nominated for an academy sing. sages she brought us in songs and award in the 1952 fi 1m version, the Though singing was her vehicle words .ro. first academy award nomination to fame, she did not like what she Gwendoly11 Goodwill

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