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“Amen Comer” Transfarrrc Ovens Into Place Of Worship nun i.oreua >1 an ago While the curtains rose Sunday night for James Baldwin’s play, “Amen Comer” to begin. Ovens Auditorium transformed into a place of worship and all its attend ants were instantly plunged into the lives of Sister Margaret and her family. The Habari Theatre Ensemble of Atlanta put on an excellent per formance to entertain and delight aneager-audienee. Centering around the life of Sister Margaret (Lizan Mitchell) and her congregation, “Amen Comer” is a play not just about religion, but about life, its con fusions, conflicts, decisions and In one week sister Margaret, pastor of a holiness church finds herself losing all of those things most important to her, her hus band, whom she deserted, her son, her congregation and her religion. A. Faye Adams does a good job of acting and portraying Sister Mar garet. However a very important fibre of “Amen Comer” would have to have been Sister Moore (A Faye Adams). With her constant “amens" and her sanctified strut. Sister Moore works hard at over throwing Sister Margaret as pastor and succeeding her. A. Faye Adams kept the audience amused and thrilled as Sister Moore. Heracting was excellent and she shinetj through as a true professional. Supporting Sister Margaret in keeping her church was Mar garet's sister, Odessa (Iris Little Roberts) Iris Little-Roberts handles a very significant role as Odessa. She. too, was a vital fibre to the continuity of the play. Another lift to “Amen Comer” is without a doubt The Benny Davis Singers and Rev. Benny Davis. Ibis quartet of gospel singers added a divinem angelic touch with the richness of their voices and their song. nr ^SSWith l.oretla Manago™ CHARLOTTE AREA -happenings I .III 1*11.1 Many people did not get a chance to view “Amen Comer.” The play was only presented for one night Rest assured that if you were in that number you did miss a tieat. Amen Comer” is a play everyone should see at least once. SHA NA NA This week on “Sha Na Na” the wacky stars of the TV program will pay tribute to Little Richard —with a medley of his-sengs.-Dea^ forget to watch it Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 3. — -SPECIAL EDITION Janet England and Chris Clack urn will examine the critical pro blems faced by two groups: the Vietnam vets and working women, Sunday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 3. THE ALLTIME AMERICAN SONGBOOK America’s most popular songs will be sung by major stars on this special mucical program. Melba— Moore is only one of the talented performers who will guest star. To be seen on Channel 42, this pro gram will air Saturday, March 20 at 8 p.m. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS The Grace Emmanuel Singers will be the featured guests on “Opportunity Knocks” Sunday, March 21 at 6 p.m., Channel 42. P M MAGAZINE The host of "P M Magazine” will visit Marla Gibbs, who plays “Florence,” the fiesty maid on _TV’_s “The Jeffersons." Tuesday March 23 at 7:30 pm. on Channel 3. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE WORKSHOP The North Carolina Nurses Association will sponsor a Political Action Committee Workshop Sa turday, March 27 from 8 a.m. to l p m. at the Park Road YWCA. Registration is $6.50 and includes breakfast and discussion of the “Effectiveness of Organized Po tltlcal Activity and How Tn-U BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The Greenville Center basket ball teams will meet the Fayette ville Center in a heated contest Saturday, March 27. Teams of Pee-wees, midgets, juniors and seniors will compete against their opponent teams of similar ages. Call James Jefferson, Eunice Jones or John Wallace for more information at 374-3367. ’ BRITISHISMS Planning a trip to England or ~ watching a Bi itish film and you’re lost in the dialogue? Whichever fits your case, the latest publication by Lawrence Holofcener titled “Bri tishisms” should answer your questions. “Britishisms” is a dic tionary of words, idoms and phrasing characteristics of British English. ALBUM R EVIEW LAKESIDE "Your Wish Is My Command” If you have any magical wishes that you desire to be fulfilled Lakeside’s latest LP. “Your Wish In Concert — — _KOOL&THE GANG — Featuring - A THE BAR KAYS Charlotte Coliseum Fri. April 2nd 8 PJA. Tickets $0^() Ljmjtec| Advance All other *950 Tickets On Sale At All Usual Locations __A >1MI Iwfclii MfciHoB Is My Command”, is the album you need to hear. With a mixture of slow tunes and fast melodies. Lakeside has produced an album that will keep you coming back for more. Exceptional cuts on the album are the title track, “Your Wish Is My Command,” “Song writer,” and of course “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” What Lakeside does with this old Beatles tune is sheer pleasure. -StdeUne of'“Your Wish 1st My Command” is “Your Wish Is My Command”, “Somthing About That Woman,” “I Want To Hold Your Hand," and “Special.” Side Two proceeds with “Magic Moments,” “The Urban Man,” —“I'll Be Standing By" and "The Songwriter.” "FRIENDS” Shalamar i Get acquainted with Shalamar's latest album, “Friends." You’ve probably alread heard their first release from the LP, “A Night To Remember” and if you like that cut then you’re bound to be im pressed with the rest of the album Starting Side One is “A Night To Remember,” “Don’t Try To Change Me,” “Help Me," “On Top Of The World,” and "I Don't Wanna Be The Last To Know. " On "this" side"!-"WHS-parttcuarly Tm: ~ pressed with "Help Me" and "I Don’t Wanna Be The Last To Know.” Interested in purchasing either LP? Don’t forget that Shazada Enterprises can supply all your musical needs. Shazada is located at 1514 West Boulevard. Cheryl Price or Jack HeVauhe will be glad to assist you. JOHN BEUJSHI ...OANAYKROYr) . Neighbors Q A Comic-Nightmare -.-5 ■ ■■ - THE FUN IS HERE! Shows Fri.; Mon.-Thurs. at Bargain Matinee 7:30-»:30 0nly 2:15p.m. Shows Sat. * Sun. 2:1$-4:00-5:45 _ 7:3*-t:30
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