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CELEBRATE BROOKLYN FESTIVALFALL PERFORMANCE SERIES 1986Cosponsored by Prospect Park Administrator%u2019s Office OCTOBER 5 %u2022 NOVEMBER 23 Sunday Afternoons at TOO PM PROSPECT PARK PICNIC HOUSE Admission $5 or TDF voucher. Children under 12 $2.50October 5 ROVA SAXOPHONE QUARTETA k aleid o sco p e o f m usical style, R O V A is at th e fro n tie r o f to d a y %u2019s m usical soundscape. T h is c o n cert isC o-presented by C o m p o s e rs %u2019 F o ru m .NEW MUSICAL THEATER WORKSOctober 12 AFRERICAAfrcricu, co m p o sed directed by g u ita ris t/B la c k R ock C o a litio n fo u n d e r V e rn o n R eid, exa m in e s theA fr ic a n e x p e rie n c e in A m e ric a . T h is w o rk -in -p ro g re s s is described as a %u201cF lip -H o p e ra \en s e m b le o f m us ic ia n s , actors a n d dancers.October 19 BANG BANG UBER ALLESA w ilJ ]\\ new A m e ric a n m usical by Jane J o rd a n & A d rie n n e T o rf, Bang Rang Uher A lies is a b o u ty o u n g b lack a n d w h ite p e rfo rm in g artists w h o c o n fro n t th e K u K lu x K la n .October 26NEW PERCUSSION WORKS BY HISPANIC COMPOSERS1 lie Rrnnklyn Philhiirmnnie (. lumber Ensemble, u n d e r th e d ire c tio n o f T a n ia L e o n , presents ana fte rn o o n o f new w orks hv le a d in g H is p a n ic com posers: G a rc ia , L acerd a, R osauro, S a n a h ria ,S u rin a c h a n d l 'b ie ta .November 2 HAND DRUM MUSIC OF THE WORLDG le n V e le : N a n a \\ asconcelos L a y n e R e d m o n d A r t B aron L a rry K arushT h i- c o n c e rt features th e h ig h ly ac c la im e d Vele; o n ta m b o u rin e s , Redmond o n h a n d d ru m s 6c m b ira,b aron o n h a rp , Vusconcc/os o n Ix -rim b a u 6c B ra z ilia n percussion a n d special guest Liny Karush o n piano.November 9FOLK MUSIC OF COLOMBIA & THE HIGH ANDESA ire s C o lo m b ia n o s 6c A ta h u a lp a PoalasinAncs C olnnibw nns m em bers, M a r ia O lg a P in eros, Jose E. H e rn a n d e z a n d G u ille r m o G a n n a , play( o lo m b ia n to lk muMc reflec tin g th e ir people's e m o tio n s , v ita l e n v iro n m e n t, w ishes 6c hopes. Poulnsmp e rfo rm s tr a d itio n a l 6c c o n te m p o ra ry h a rp m usic o f Teru 6c E cu ad o r.November 16 WEST AFRICAN MUSIC & DANCED jim o K o u y a te w ith D an cers 6c D ru m m e rsD /n n o Knuyaie, b o rn in S en eg al, is a d is tin g u is h e d g r i o t - a n o ra l h is to ria n , m u s ic ia n a n d c e re m o n ia lin te rm e d ia ry . H e is a m aster K o ra (a IL s tr in g e d h a rp ) player, singer 6c d a n c e r. H e p erform s solo a n dw ith d ancers a n d d ru m m e rs fro m his W a s h in g to n , D C .-b a s e d com pany.November 23 MUSIC & DANCE FROM PUERTO RICOL is P lcneros dc la 21Lis Plenums p e rfo rm s h ig h ly s p irite d b o m b a 6c ple n a , the A fric a n -d e riv e d m usic and d a n c e form s o fP u e rto R ico. B o m b a dances are c h a ra c te rize d by c o m p e titiv e a c tio n b e tw ee n d a n c e r a n d d ru m m e r.P le n a ' p ro v id e expression th ro u g h im p ro v is ed lyrics a b o u t d a ily events.C a ll ( i ! 8 ) 1 8 8 -0 0 5 5 fo r p ro g ra m u p d a te o r c o n s u lt local listings.i la t elehrale Brooklyn h -tiv.il is a projo i ot the Fund tor the Borough of Brooklyn, Inc., eo sponsored hv BrookIvnIk r mgh President Hinvard C hilden, tin New lurk t itv Department of Parks St Rei reation and the New York CityDepartment of t ultural Affairs, T h e s e programs are made possible, in part, with ptihlie funds provided By the NewYirk Slate C ioutu il on the Arts.At PrattPratt Institute's Continuing Education is the right p lac e for newbeginnings, whether you w ant to start a new career, ad van ce yourskills or explore a new interest. Take our Real Estate Salesperson%u2019scourse an d fulfill the requirements for a Sales license, or g et theportfolio and samples you%u2019ll need for a graphic art job through ourPaste-Up and M echanical class. We also offer you the chance tog e t in shape with Such classes as Aerobics, and a Total FitnessProgram offered a t our m odern recreationdl facility.In addition to our evening courses, Pratt offers a Saturday studio artprogram for adults and children which include. Wdtercolor, Drawing, Com ic Book, TV and Film illustration an d Children%u2019s Book Illustration, as well as Photography.DISCOVER PRATT AND LEARN WHAT YOU%u2019VE BEEN MISSINGPHSECTION 2 IXTry This Wiirlitzer PrizeThe %u201cMighty Wuriitzer%u201d theatre pipeorgan, which rises from beneath the floor inLong Island University%u2019s Athletic Center(once the famed Brooklyn ParamountTheatre) will reverberate once again onSunday, September 28 at 3pm, when DickHyman, the multi-talented pianist/organist/arranger/conductor/composer, gives a rareorgan performance in what was once one ofthe nation%u2019s most splendid movie palaces.Hyman%u2019s concert, a tribute to one of hisheroes, is titled %u201cFats Waller Revisited.%u201dHyman says, %u201cFats is better known as apianist and a kind of funny singer, but inthe 1920%u2019s he was a very active theaterorganist and made a bunch of recordings. Itake them the way they are and extendthem, adding stuff of my own.%u201dAdmission is $5, $4 for senior citizens andstudents. LIU%u2019s Athletic Center is located atFlatbush Avenue Extension and DeKalbAvenue. For information, call 403-1015.Andes is planned for the November 9 performance. Aires Colombianos membersMaria Olga Pineros, Jose E. Hamandez anduuiiiermo Gaviria win play selectionsreflecting the emotional mood of their country. Atahualpa Poalasin will perform traditional and contemporary harp music fromPeru and Equador. The music performed onNovember 16 will have an African flair asDjimo Kouyate takes to the stage withdancers and drummers. Kouyate is an oralhistorian and ceremonial intermediary inaddition to his skills as a musician.The fall series finishes with dances fromPuerto Rico, featuring the talents of LosPleneros de la 21. The group performshighly spirited bomba and plena music,both African-derived music and danceforms popular in Puerto Rico.All performances begin at 3pm at theProspect Park picnic house, ProspectPark West at 5th Street. Admission is $5or TDF; children under 12, half price.For information or program update, call788-0055.TNT Plans ConcertThe 1986-87 season will be launched atThe New Theatre of Brooklyn (TNT) withan open house and chamber music recitalon Monday, Sept. 29 at 7:30pm when theBrooklyn-based regional theatre will entertain the public at its home at 465 DeanStreet off Flatbush Avenue.The highlight of the evenig will be the8:30pm recital by Mollie Glazer, featuringsolo works for viola da gamba and baroquecello. A frequent performer with the Waverly Consort, Glazer is also a foundingmember of the Adson Trio.The recital will be preceded and followedby an informal reception. Theatre artistsand staff will discuss the plans for the coming season, including the world premiere of%u201cSpace Walk,%u201d a new American play withmusic; the actor Murray Horwitz in %u201cAnEvening of Sholem Aleichem;%u201d appearances by New York Times columnistJane Brody, author Elliot Willensky, andclassical guitarist Alice Artzt; dramaticreadings; Sunday afternoon chamber concerts; and a series of art shows.Reason To CelebrateContinued from Page 8November 2 with Glen Velez, NanaVasconcelos, Layne Redmond, Art Baronand Larry Karush. The concert will featureValez on tambourine, Redmond on handdrums and mbira, Baron on harp,Vasconcelos on berimbau and Brazilian percussion and Karush on piano.The folk music of Colombia and the HighAn Artistic Victor-yContinued from Page 29first grant from the New York State Councilon the Arts. Acceptance and a view of thepossibilities for the future, as outlined bythis ebullient lady had been quick in thecoming.After all these intervening years, thereare certain key elements that Victor continues to maintain in her approach to theorganization%u2019s work. The community, shesays, is all important. %u201cIt%u2019s necessary toknow the community personally,%u201d she says.%u201cEvery community is different and must betreated differently.%u201dThe other is continuity. Like the flow ofthe ocean, continuity, she says, creates adirection vital for life.%u201cTo me life is exciting and contagiousand you have the one responsibility to behappy,%u201d she says. %u201cPeople have said to-me,isn%u2019t that selfish? But when have you everseen an unhappy person make anyone happy. The key is to motivate and then to carryon. Motivate to become non-passive,\says.As Victor sits back a moment in her chairand her bright eyes survey the room withits array of awards and a desk piled highwith messages to return, scheduling to bedone and activities to be organized, shereveals her own approach to living that hasbrought her success and gratitude for somany years. %u201cLife owes me nothing. I cannever get through paying life off what Ireally owe it. That is recognizing thelimitless.%u201dS u - S u s S p e c i a l s o i t h e _____SuSu%u2019s Cornish Hen & S tu ffin g ...............................................$8.50Cold Noodles In Hot Sesam e S a u c e ......................................$3.95Orange Peel Steak.................................................................... %u00a78.95General Tso%u2019s Spicy C h ic k e n ..................................................$8.95Moo Shu F a n ta sia .......................................................... . . .$ 9 .5 060 HENRY STREET (cor. CRANBERRY) BROOKLYN, N.YALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTEDD s iiv s s y To: Parte Slop* * S c s r u m H!!! * Brooklyn Hts. * Cobble Hi!!%u2022 Carroll Oarilen* %u2022;Quick Delivery a c ^ a CocktailsTake Out Service Sunday BrunchClasses start O ctober 6. For a free ca ta lo g call 718/636-3453or write taproa Pratt InstituteContinuing Education Division200 Willoughby AveBrooklyn NY 11205Another Brooklyn TraditionN O U [j ^ ACAFEJJON THEFARKJj Prospect Park' West at Ninth Street in Park 1____I For information and reservations tel 768-3723'Concert, Playor Fair...If You%u2019ve Got anEvent Coming, MakeSure It%u2019s inThe PhoenixUp and ComingListings%u2019Deadline, Friday beforeThursday Publication DayP a g e 30, T H E P H O E N IX /S E C T IO N 2, S e p te m b e r 2 5 , 1986