The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-01-31
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by ulysses boykin

, bren reading that certain groups and socie-
,.r;a are curtailing all social activities and are
n,.emeni and entertainment off of their pro-
~. In not approve of this. We feel that there is
~. entertainment and recreation, especially in
I'LL when So many Of us are going around with long
,...u.e we have had to make so many sacrifices.
..rdng m, movies and taking in good floor show
amblc helps rs TO forget our troubles. The beau
. hat are important TO American muSic-the Ne
.,.lS and folk songs ~ products of a period in
w. ife "a hich came out of trying conditions under
l, Americans had 10 undergo. Let Us hope that
gcic f,r oe noeratic freedom at home and abroad
%@,o ntin. generations songs and dances that will
ld a faiHrc history. Big bands. lots Of entertain
mi movies are liS important TO the national de-
| fnsr morale as guns and ShpS-we hope.
Detroit has lots of swell spots where
| ,ow,elyes at a reasonable tax. The entertainers
N crOmoters must eat too.
| W. are also going record endorsing the
| h.. of amateur nights at the clubs and theaters
| Nj, Is a chance to give the patrons opportunity
,nes, themselves. We remember long before
k,r Bcwes decided that America needed good
liz Of non-professional entertainers, Amateur Night
Il an institution in certain ghborhood theaters
|Euehout the country. The most outstanding
EL,m's amateur night, at the Apollo theater. Each
|Lneday the hour-long parade of untried Negro
|r appeared before packed house II was
|ndcast as far west Omaha, South to Virginia and
\ the New England States.
|hach 1t The Detroit Tribune will appear COM
y on IN, ollnsS and activities at the places of in
i this ron0Jty. We are asking that all Of the own
|snos advertise IN The Detroit Tribune Just TO in
h mention ara boost of the places in our columns.
This week the Paradise theater has its stage
\. world famous tap dancer, Bill Robinson and ter
liz high.powered Jimmie Lunceford's band Duke
ilngiOn follows this show Jan. 80 The Paradise
Aaer is located at Woodward and Parsons.
there tN hrpe Skies which is rated as the top mite
Kin tie miadc-Wcst =. a spot where YOU can enjoy
rsier hour ~ entertainment with your food and drink
SAMMY Fo4g hes Is he MIC. and spark plug who aids IN
Eng The patfnr> going az a merry pace We also
Boads ID Iombie. mite club that has the band
lnp, ntl toor show that is always fast and enter
ng NJ MarccuS Wilson Cecil Lee IS the
master Broad's is located at 1925 Oakland
door 81 the hampton Bar where queen OF sing
Ms Ella ,e inpS to a musical background furnish
E jimmie Caldwell.
Slim Jones' owner of the Congo, promises to con-
nue. to give the best entertainment for his patrons
lat money buy Uncle Toms Plantation at
700 W. Smile road is the best blaze where you can
Il hne barbecue and enjoy a floor show at the same
ne. The Robbins brothers, Sherman and Orma,
we gone TO great expense in turning the old Bo-
milan club into bright spot that has bar that
ats more than 40 people The entire club can take
re Of more than 200 people The location is is
Nl Ropcle The Blackhawk is the westside's
'd popular tavern where you enjoy show
rec times mite 1890 McCraw is the address
The B & e. IN The heart of Paradise Valley. is the
heaie-ba and always comes on with entertainment
kmihe TooNc Spark Plug George of the Mlkado
wig Is he comedian This i his second year al the
{ .-ThorsCay is maids day The Cozy Corner at
iaSing, has The longest thcater-bar in Detroit they
an entire rew floor show and the sensational Dancing
FN lhe nen Nc. There is never cover charge or
mum a This spot Give Mac lvcy a visit