The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-11-14
Stage
UMPN 1--WE
BY ulysses boykin

Bright lights of Broadway (Which are out for the du
sion have nothing on Adams avenue Gazing down the
k,Ieys main stem you are dazzled Nv the conglamera
IN Of bright red, green yellow and blue neon lights
rouncing the Club Three Skies where Betty Tavlor ba
reduced new revue this week that getting favorable
3mment from the patrons and the press The Paradise
kov the swapky cocktail lounge where CAV smart be
rs dine and toast the Allies to victory and the bowling
y where the catter of pins is heard way past midnight
And you always find friend trying their luck ON
III ALLEYS for health's sake . . Club Congo where The
re aace brothers seem to vie with each other in their
enuou acrobatic taps and the special extra super Nor
Lns classics of the ballroom dance teams There is
Ee Horse Shoe Bar, presided by smiling dignfed
[hte.hared w. T. Johnson where there is always a
5mwd The Larks Grill. the new front and lights add
warm sparkle 10 the street of gay gongs on Topped
the handsome Norwood hotel sign with the smart lobby
Just around the corner famed ST. Antoine street the
rh onfn full glory with the Turf Bar bekonng for
Es folks rom uptown The luke box stops here
Fou can hear il from morning to morning The famous
and all jumpn in full swing with brand new mod
{m front conditioning system and red hot, sizzling
mplhg snow behind the bar Never have we found the
Gaining popularity is the Lightfoot Special, new
Of those drinks that peps you up Earl Walton beck
tasty drink created by Mrs. Roy Lghtfoot II is one
ons you to dine with him at his studio where music is
sof and food delicious Just around the corner,
E. Adams. is the Jeeps club, landmark that has
been the Valley meeting place for generations. Di-
drinks and soft lights and grand atmosphere
always be found here, Pecker (Carlos) White is the
bartender and confidential friend Of everybody.
Another bright patch of light can be seen out Oakland
ksy toward the Gold Coast section On the way out
h Cozy Corner Grill popular theaterbar owned by Mac
yey The new c. and star of the show is Josephine
Baker. the Let En- it out entertainer and singer of
Song that Just make you blush George Z. Lee has the
producing and welcoming end of the business in charge.
That entrance the Club Zombie is some
thing to write home about Glass brick, lights
and modern design 1t gives a real sophisticated APP
pearance and Leonard Reed would say Look at it
and admire it because you certainly paid for it,
T.Bone Walker the blues singer, is giving the
cash the real low-down blues and when he
wnss away the electric guitar, the dollar bills just
float through the air at him The ladies of the
emble be praised their nifty rou,nes, which
really compliment to Leonard Reed. producer and
NC. :. Not the same olSs sing and dance" for him,
but brand new, novel, original numbers that require
thought planning and rehearsing The tap team is
good but could cut down the length OF their num-
bers.
The Champion Bar is still swinging and catering to
Pull crowd Ella Black Beauty Lee IS the siar OF the
|reue and is presenting new show weekly ne Para
cse theater has very fine show the person OF the SIS
pc aggregation and Bill Robinson Leonard Lyons re-
|pors thai Bing Crosbys royalties from his recordings OF
|Slen Night and Adeste Fideis have been assigned
|hBl Robinsons Colored Orphan Asylum The Show az
The Paradise is on the patriotic side and some Of the lt-
|NFougs 'e hear not at all pleased-ihe chumpS
Inc Cinema theater has terrific movie that you shouo
|ee ioo 1t is something different and spicy
Al ,ogether now. let's buy bonds and Keep the pro,
auction gong to the front Forget our preudiceS ana
pull together for Allied victory az home and abroad