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Page 4, May 24,1973, PHOENIXMulti-Ethnic Folk Festival SetIn a flurry of colorful costumps sparkling music, song and dance, the first Afro-Hispanic-Philippine Folk Festival ever held in Brooklyn will take place Sunday, June 3, in Memorial Hall at the Brooklyn Y.W.C.A., Third and Atlantic Aves., starting at 5 p.m. Featured will be dancers, singers and musicians from more than a dozen nations.Hispanic flavor will dominate the larger part of the evening with songs and dances from seven Southand Central American nations presented in addition to some from Puerto Rico and old world Spain.The widely acclaimed Hispanic group, Aires De Mi Tierra, under the direction of Mr. Hernando Merchan will perform songs and dances from Argentina, Colombia and the Dominican Republic. Under the direction of Senora Stella Gilbol, dances from Ecuador and Mexico will be presented. The South American nation of Paraguay will be represented byAlison MorssReturns Home forOne-Woman ShowA former Cobble Hill resident now living and working upstate in Millbrook, N.Y., will be returning to Brooklyn May 25 for the opening of a one-woman show of her most recent work at Gallery 91 on Atlantic Ave. between Henry and Hicks Sts.The artist, Alison Morss, is a graduate of Harvard and has studied at the Art Student%u2019s League under Will Barnet and others, and at Pratt Graphic Arts Center. She holds an M.A. in Art Education .from New York University and has taught at the Downtown Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University where other examples of her work were recently on display.%u201c In my work,%u201d she says, %u201cI try to keep in touch with the self, as well as reaching out to new techniques and fresh perceptions. As an artist in a fast changing world one is often tempted into some sort of sweeping urban renewal of the senses %u2014 some painters may find it good. I don%u2019t. To me the human mind is its own neighborhood and I like to think of any changes I make as being block by block renovations.%u201dGallery 91 is open Mon %u2014 Thurs 12-3 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 12-6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. 7-9 p.m.Mr. Mario Cabrera on the guitar accompanied by his ten-year-old son Juancito playing the harp. Unknown to many, the harp is the most popular instrument in all of Paraguay and Paraguayans are world famous for their talents with this extremely difficult instrument.The Club Cultural Cuzco will perform two dances native to Peru. Spain and Puerto Rico will be represented by Senora Anita Velez de Mitchell, who under her professional name of Anita Velez played in the road tour of %u201cWest Side Story,%u201d performing the part of Anita, the fiery PUerto Rican friend, and almost-sister-in-law of Maria. She will perform two dances native to Puerto Rico and a traditional Spanish Flamenco Dance. Also representing Spain will be Sra. Anna Marie Hernandez, performing a folk dance of Spain.The entire Hispanic portion of the Festival is under the supervision of Senorita Julia Blanco, Executive Director of the Circulo Iberoamericano of Columbia University. Ms. Blanco has previously put together innumerable Hispanic performances and presentations at Columbia and for the United Nations.Miss Ernestine Ray will direct the Afro part of the Festival starring her Brooklyn-based Husniyah Dance Troupe. Dances native to two of the nations of Africa will be presented. Miss Ray has studied with famed Alvin Ailey and recently returned from performing in French Guiana, at a Pan American Fiesta featuring the cultures of all South and North American and Island nations.Quaker School OpensNew Downtown Quartersa Park Slope landm arksince 1910,off Grand Army PlazaLUNCHEONDINNERCOCKTAIL LOUNGEBANQUET FACILITIESfree parkingclosed Mondaysowned and operatedby the Michel fam ily346 Flatbush AvenueNE 8-4S52Brooklyn Friends School opened its new quarters at 375 Pearl Street in downtown Brooklyn to educational, civic and community leaders, in a May 18 ceremony.The guests assembled in the new auditorium to hear welcoming speeches by Tom Brown, Executive Director of Friends Council on Education, Robert W. Gilmore, President of the Center for War-Peace Studies, and JohnH. Niemeyer, President of Bank Street College of Education; and were then given a tour of the new school building.Of special interest to the visitors were the use of vertical space in an inner city school and the adaptation of a building to the needs of a school offering a program of individualized, affective education from kindergarten age through twelfth grade.D id n ' t to Th< r fc %u00ab 4 < 4 T H ts y %u20ac A R !%u20acH V IS IT S %u2019O U X / I1*47 A X o w T a g u l in r - tU 4 % /* * k %u2022*Spanish Restaurant121 Atlantic Ave.6 2 5 -8 5 3 9A uthentic CuisineFrom Spa!featuring:\Sat. A Sun., Noon-4 P.M.OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER DAYSThe Philippine Dance Group under the direction of Miss Salud Datok will present a rustic scene composed of songs and dances of the Philippine countryside. In attempting to portray a certain aspect of the Philippine culture, Miss Datok and her group hope to show that which is most unique in Philippine life. She explained that Philippine cities are so similar to those of Europe and the US so the group felt the true Philippineculture must be shown in a rural setting.Rebecca Estepa, a native of the Philippines currently studying here in New York, will be the featured soloist performing both song and dance. Miss Datok, who is presently preparing for her Doctorate at Columbia, is Director of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at the Brooklyn Y.W.C.A.Final Week's Run ofBAM Group CombinesDance, Music, PuppetsA breakthrough concept in theater, an outstanding community-based Afro dance and music ensemble, and one of the most acclaimed modern-day puppet companies will be featured in the final week engagement of %u201c Brooklyn: The Entertainment Adventure,%u201d the unique series of May performances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave.The series, sponsored by BAM and the Brooklyn Arts and Culture Association, Inc. (BACA), has spotlighted major Brooklyn companies at the Music Hall of the Academy. To wrap up the series, on May 26th, will be a 2 p.m. performance for children of The Mildred Mayfield Dance Company and The Puppet Theater of War, Dragons, and Children; and an 8 p.m. performance for adults by the celebrated Everyman Company of Brooklyn. Tickets are $1 to each event, and they may be obtained by calling the box office at 783-6700.Mildred Mayfield offers an exciting program of African dance and rhythms, and the troupe has scored as part of the Community Cultural Festival at Alice Tully Hall of Lincoln Center; at The Brooklyn Museum; and scores of festivals and performances throughout Brooklyn. The Puppet Theater of War, Dragons and Children, formerly the Bread and Puppet Theatre, is known throughout the world, but performs most often, and to the loudest applause, here in Brooklyn. The company is under the direction of Bart Lane and John Malpede.TheatreWorkshopFormingA new theatre workshop is currently being formed in the downtown Brooklyn area which expects to be involved in all aspects of theatrical production. The organizers are putting out a call for anyone with background or interest in acting, directing, lighting, design for costume or sets.Meetings, rehearsals and workshops will be held evenings at the Brooklyn Y.W.C.A., the sponsoring agency, 30 Third Avenue, corner of Atlantic. For hirther information, call 875-1190 days and ask for Theatre Workshop program. Evenings call 638-7932.k J \S T E P S> F \\L D O W NL / D elightful dining at the Am Br o o k l y n h bo h ts JjjB iB= ------ 240 D eka lb Ave.^ ^ RESTAURANT%u00b0 pe\LUNCHEON & DINNER Mon 'Fn- ft %u2022 %u00ab * %u2022 Bring your favorite wine11:30 am-lOom 7 8 3 . 9239S VtKerrJkTjrRA.X4rX wjiMon.-Sat 5-9:30 pm For Reservations1 Sun. 1-8:30 pm Call 624-3164 J f lThe Everyman Company of Brooklyn has evolved out of the precedent-setting street theater performances originated by Brother Jonathan Ringkamp, O.S.F. and stage-screen star Geraldine Fitzgerald. The concept was born in 1967 in Coney Island, using young performers of the community in an original musical. Last summer, the troupe, one of several with the %u2018Everym an%u2019 banner across the country, set roots in Bay Ridge. The company now performs under the direction of Brother Jonathan, and through the sponsorship of Bay Ridge%u2019s Media Age and its directors Mary Ann Vlattas and Stanley Vlattas.WhiteElephanton SaleA children%u2019s street fair and white elephant sale are set for Sunday, June 3, from 1-5 p.m. on Kane Street between Court Street and Tompkins Place in Cobble Hill.Featured will be a variety of booths and games for children, the sale of new and used goods, and a raffle of handsome prizes of appliances donated by name manufacturers, including a stereo hi-fi, electric can openers and mixers and even more. Rain date is June 10.There will also be booths selling specially selected plants and flowers, games and toys, fine handcrafts, books and records and home made goodies. Refreshments will be available, including exotic treats like falafel.The fair is organized by the Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Ernes at 236 Kane Street. A landmark in the Heights-Hill community for generations, the Synagogue is bustling with new activity. The past year has also seen the solid accomplishments of a new Sunday school and nursery at the community house, due largely to the enthusiastic efforts of a youthful, growing membership.Mrs. Evelyn Rubinstein, of Brooklyn Heights, heading up the event, says, %u201c This is really something for the whole community. Dozens of wonderful people have worked on this for months, contributing their talents, time and great merchandise. It%u2019s going to be lots of fun, %u2014 and we hope to see families from all over the Heights, Cobble Hill and neighboring areas.%u201d%u2666 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u2605 %u25a0 A **-********** * * * * ***8 7 5 -6 0 4 6 ,QSXnDOS158 Montague StOPEN 7 DAYS &NIGHTSComplete Meals