The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-02-06
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- ,roather man has not cut down on the crowds
.t entertainment by taxing IN the popular nte spots
bat seen ,here around the gay Motor City We figure
r anu No GOOD productions being turned out and the
nus ~ tcen the old morale up by packing in few
sIe 70 nv md then The Paradise theater continues
bu n. tho cream of the crop in crowds This week
draw li Mi; Il and company They tell us that Andy
~ ANU a stole the show at the big midnight benefit
y Presidents Marchof-Dmes drive at the Fox last
week. ..,.,d Reed producer at the Club Zombie, has
Leod hi out of the bag for Zombie patrons.
pu su Feb Miss Billie Holiday, popular swing
ces " v;Il open in "Travelin Light" production
@s:' ,o;ny TO be a solid sender Miss Holiday will
n"n ts BIGGEST singing and dancing chorus in the
hn sr y. vest TO background her and Leonard
'sme, some clever acts to be added to the revue
Ps G. il YOU want to see big production that has
'.h;,g in Il take tip from US and see 'Travelin
W. Warren IaRue informs us that he is working over
\. citing snow ready for B. & c. patrons he has
lne ~ The bues singing Marion Alternately and will
w.u Pobby Kcves with very sensational acts later
|m the week ,y,.I
rhh Three 666 good send off The Three Kings
w., Dennis Allen have been added and Betty has
p IS those blackout numbers that she has been fea-
a.. !" r;gb along Miss Tina Push Quit Dixon,
s of the photo snatcher, is breaking up the show
IS usual with her clever act she Is good safes.
-om,n Our friend, Larry Steele, producer-m.c. at
Slim Jones Club Congo is keeping the patrons on the
Alert with his smart productions
Charles fNlouse) Whitields cocktail parties at the
|rh Three becoming more nlVic PVP"l"i
|Sssy tart a, : p M every Monday If you have few
hys moments for some fun give Mouse break He's
|wsl guy.
- a.. lower east side He SCOT some good shows
and ,ome mighty fine acts that deserve your patron
a.. The atmosphere is really ready TOO
Read his adv. in the Tribune.
The Cory Corner Grill announced through Manager
George Lee thai an entire revue is being booked Tor
I'M, faithful" For some real fun and enjoyment visit
Mac reys Coy Corner.
north end spot that you should visit when you are
looking for new place to have few drinks, Kosher
food and at the same time take in good continuous
floor show They have one of those small musical
combinations that just rocks the place and some talent
worth taking gander at.
Received line from our friends the Toppers
Remember this team of iitterbugs really came on at
Bosds Club Xombe few weeks ago. They are holding
down sxweek engagement at the Club Plantation IN
s. Louis Word from the St. Louis press has nothing
but praise for them.
According to AMP, Lloyd Pinckney, well-known
pianist has joined the staff of the American Theatre
Wing, national organization that is working to IN
production and to improve morale during the
stress Of the present world MIR. Pinckney will &C
company, arrange and compose Commute shows tnat
will be staged in the larger defense plants in the
cities within radius of 200 miles
Do YOU KNOW THAT: Ethel Waters intro
duced the 81 Louis Blues that Eube Blake PIT or
dsra in shuttle Along" of 1921 boosted Hall Johnson
nhe violin and William Grant Still playing, OF all Things
The oboe and that in the show a guy by the
lame Of Paul Robson was hired to take the place of an
quartet singer and let~go when the original singer re-
covered hat Lena Horne can't read note one
1 mas an uncanny and unfaing sense OF pitch ana mu
acal memory.