SPLASH MOUNTAIN
A thrilling log-flume attraction based on the adventures of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and Brer
Bear - characters from the 1946 Disney film classic, "Song of the South." Passengers
enjoy an action-filled journey with a thrill-packed five-story plunge into Briar Patch. The
show concludes with a musical extravaganza featuring a cast of 68
AUDIO-ANIMA TRONICS characters singing ''Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.'' Splash Mountain "
the newest addition to the Magic Kingom located in Frontierland on the Walt Disney Wor1d
Resort, made its Splashtacular Grand Opening Oct. 1 with a host of guests.
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Hall. of' Fame, - also held at the Friday night, Disney threw a huge
Disney World Resort. party at the MGM Studios for Alad-
Disney's Splashtacular also coin- din. There were free games and
cided with the release of "TheMighty gifts.
Ducks", with all the films stars turn- . The following evening, Disney
ing out to meet the press. Disney . donned the yuletide spirit for a party
also showcased three other upcom- celebrating the upcoming "Muppet's
ing film releases - their new Christmas Carol".
animated film, "Aladdin", "The' At any rate, it capped off an all­
Muppet's Christmas Carol", and round great weekend getaway. With
Ed die M u rp h y , s "Distinguished food, drinks and everything else free
Gentlemen", due in December. (good thing too, - a four day pas to
Opening ceremonies were hosted the park is $117), the only thing
by Delta Airlines at the resort's missing was sunshine. But who can
Pleasure Island, a six-acre nightclub predict Mother Nature?
theme park.
Being a member of the press cer­
tainly has it's advantages and last
weekend, that statement couldn't
have been more true for the more
than 4000 journalists - Black and
white who took part in a
Disneyworld's "Grand Opening
Spl htacular" .
'The four-day event marked the
opening of Splash Mountain, and
"Walt"Disney World's Salute To W",
which w highlighted by the induc­
tion of ix TV legends into the
Academy of TV Arts & Sciences
police Offic
OFFICER I
S eclallnvlted Guests
Joann watson
NAACP Executlv Director
Detroit Chapter
Mlcrtael MOOrer
W80 Heavyweight Champion
Gerald MCClellan
WBO Middleweight Champion
DetrOit
Police Department
Detroit FIre Fighters
The Big renas Assn.
�he Real.
Jh Real tate
Brokers Assn.
IrrtaOes
Mlcnlgan State Police
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Donation $10.00
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[ . - . Calendar of Events :
ONDAV, OCT. 191
'10\- HAMLET WlJllam
ShU e' Hamlet pr ntad by
wsU's H berry Thealr In rot 109
repertory Jan. 29 .. 1993-
rang. from $8 5. For
Information call (313/5n -2972).
, � RsrLECTlO - Te Stetn,
natlY of South Africa. will exhibit
recent clay sculpture In an exhibit at
Cltlz Bank Lobby Gallery from
Oct. 19-29. Greater Flint Arts
. Council, 130 E Second St, Flint, MI
(313/238-ARTS).
'10\- EXHIBmON- "The Real McCoy:
African American Invention and
Innovation 1619-1930,· cortlnu at
the MMH, 301 Frederick Douglass,
thruThuraday, Nov. 8. A reception to
honor "The Real McCoy· exhibition
will be held, Thursday, 6:30pm to
7:30pm at the Museum. "The Real
McCoy· exhibition Includes
photogr phs, f cslmlles, artifacts
and casework to fully Illustrate the
vast accomplishments made by
anonymou and often forgotten men
nd women. To con11rm reception
att�ndance (833-9800).
TU
WEDNESDAY,
OCT. 21
I FRIDAY, OCT. 23 I
"'" TUS GEE AIRMEN DINN R­
NASA Astron ut Colonel Chari
Bolden, Jr. will be the peaker and
salute r clpl nt at th National
Mu eum of the Tu keg Airmen
Sev nth Annu S lut Reception
and Dinner at Cobo HaJl. The
u um of the Tu keg Alrm n
located on th ground of H orlc
Fort Wayn , 6326 W. Jeffer on.
R eeptlon begins 6:30pm with
dlnn r d the program Immedl Iy
following at 7pm. For dv nce
r s rv non call Claudl Bishop
(313/833-1807) or Luclu Th us
(313/338-1870). TIckets 60 and
tabl of ten are 500.
I SATUR�!Y, OCTo I
"'" BALALAIKA ORCHESTRA -
Will eel br It 88th annlY raary
with two conc rta t the
Jon -Johnson Th ter, Oakland
Community Coli ge, 739 S.
W hlngton Uncoln In Royal Oak.
MI. Concerts full of R folk
mu Ie and dance. Guest artlata.e
Zhanna Ivanov kay and Vladimir
Rlazanatav. llcket Sfe $12. Call
(3 31543-7830).
"'" I OLV pre SPIRIT - This
Inspiring musical t II the story of
American champion J Owens
and the historic 1938 Olympic gam
In Berlin. For Scouts and famll
with youngst rs 9 yr and older.
11am to 2pm at the Youheetr ,350
Madl on Ave. (313/983-7880).
TIckets $8.
� TO ORROW'S LEADERS
Material for th 92-93 Coca Cola
Scholars Program are avallabl In
over 19,000 schools acroee the U.S.
HS enlors can comp te for 60
four-year $20,000 8Ctl�hJ .
.100 . t-y $4,OQO � ,
for tudy t. any accredited U.S.
co ege..or unlv .. S taction Ie baaed 1
on leadership, achievement nd
commitment, both Inside and out Ide
the classroom. Mor Information and
an application for this unique
scholarship may be. obtained from
the echolarshlp coordinator at your
HS. Application deadline Oct. 31.
I THURS�Y, OCT:ol
"'" OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD -
portrays the human spirit's ability to
persevere and flourish under the
most adVerse conditions. Opens at
the Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw
(downtown Pontiac). Runs Oct 15
thru Nov 16. For tickets or
Information catl (313/875-8284) or
(313/335-8100).
'10\- PUMPKIN DECORATING
Parents with young children re
Invited to decorate the tr dltlonal
Halloween pumpkin at the Detroit
Historical Ml*tum, 5401 Woodward,
from 10:30am to 1 :30pm e . (ag 8
and old r). Participants will also
learn the history of Halloween. F
Is 5 per child - parents FREE. For .
reservations call Walter Weaver
(3131833-1283).
THIRD WORLD continued from 81
Asia, as one "'Of Reggae's most
consistently successfully touring
bands. Their music and message
has received international ac­
claim from a variety of sources.
They were invited to play at a
special tribute concert held in At­
lanta, Georgia in 1990 to wel­
come Nelson Mandela, and they
performed during the landmark
" Amnesty International" show in
New Jersey's Giant Stadium.
The music of Sebastian, the
character from the Oscar award
winning Disney movie "The Lit­
tle Mermaid" was written and
played by Third World. The
Sebastian album has sold over
half a million units.
Third World consi 18 of a five
piece ensemble, with each mem­
ber participating in r�co�ing and
Third World has achieved a
unique blend of music. Their
music is infectious, sometimes al­
most spiritual, a sound which
reaches and is accepted by a
broad cross section, not only of
Reggae music lovers, but of
lovers of music internationally.
Third World doesn't follow
trends.
THEY CONSTANTLY cre­
ate music that transcends and
celebrates the human spirit.
Their lyrics are conscious and
commi tted and therefore, they
enjoy a reputation as ambas­
sadors ... Reggae Ambassadors.
production.
Michatl "Ibo" Cooper. The
son of a Jamaican policeman, lbo
is a founding member of the band.
Ibo sings lead and background
vocals, and plays keyboards. He
is a student of classical and jazz
piano.
Sttphtn "Cat" Coore. The
son of a former Deputy Prime
Minister of Jamaica. Cat sings
the lead and background vocals,
and plays the guitar. Cat was
trained on the classical cello, and
as a musical prodigy, he had
played cello with the great Pablo
Cassals at age 9. .
LI ten to WOET R dlo 101.9 FM
Each Sund y 2 m- 7 m
Call In 577·1019
William "Bunny Rugs"
Clarkt. Bunny. Rugs grew up
singing with his father in church
and in local Jamaican clubs. He .
was also a New York City taxi
driver. He now sings lead vocals
and plays rhythm guitar.
Richard "Rlchl," Dale».
Richie is the group's bassist.
Prior to joining Third World, be
played lead guitar witb. tbe
popular Jamaican band
"Tomorrow's Children."
wuu» "Root" Stewart,
Renowned for his passionate per­
formance, Root is notorious for
breaking skins of hi set drums in
his more vigorous moments.
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