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21 ui OQ s. UI > o z >-* < o «/> a: X O a. ui _i < a o 2 DC U. UI Bobby Vinton At Westbury Bobby Vinton, world renown recording artist, performer, and star of nightclubs, the concert stage, and now, his successful half-hour variety show on TV, will appear in person at the Westbury Music Fair for one tune-filled week of concerts, Tuesday, Nov. 16, thru Sunday, Nov. 21. Joining \The Polish Prince\ will be Chicano comic, Hank Garcia plus top singing group, The Melodies of Love. Bobby Vinton has come a long way since the days when his records \Blue Velvet,\ \Mr. Lonely,\ and \Roses are Red,\ were at the top of the record charts. Bobby, whose records have sold over 30 million copies world-wide, hit the peak awhile back with another #1 hit record, \My Melody of Love.\ What was most unusual about this record is that it was the first Polish American hit disc and caused an unprecedented national uprising of \Polish Pride\ in this country. It all started when Bobby, who is of Polish descent himself, decided to do something very special and personal for the Polish people of America. He wrote the words to \My Melody of Love\ half in English and half in Polish then recorded it as a single. A few weeks after the record came out, letters began pouring in from Polish people in all parts of (he country, congratulating Bobby for his unique contribution to the Polish people, who have in the past several, years been peeved because of the resurgence of Polish jokes and a=not-so com- plimentary sterotype image. As a result of this phenomenal movement, Bobby Vinton has become a national ethnic hero to the Polish people - teenagers and adults alike. Being in a position where he is constantly in the limelight (especially since he became host of his own nationally syndicated TV show), Bobby has taken advantage of his prominence to call attention to Polish - American accomplishments and contributions to our society. Although literally thousands of letters and calls have been received by Bobby, the extent of the Polish movement wasn't really felt until Bobby's national concert tour which followed the rise of the record. Then, face* to face with his fans, he experienced; crowds and excitement rivaling the Beatles concerts of the early 60's. The Bobby Vinton Show will take place on Tues., Wed., Thurs. (8:30 pm); Sun. (3 and7:30 pm), $8.50, $7.50; Fri. (8:30 pm), Sat, (7 and 10:30 pm), $9.50, $8.50. Tickets for all performances are on sale at the box-office and at all Ticketron outlets. They may also be reserved in advance by charging your BankAraericard or Master Charge credit cards. BELTING ONE OUT: Nancy [Patty Schaeffer] and chorus rehearse the barroom favorite \Oom Pah Pah\ for the upcoming production of Oliver. Oliver Opens Friday At Farmingdale High If you happened to pass Far- mingdale High School late at night this past week and saw lights on, it is quite possible that the Plavcrafters were still in rehearsal for this year's musical, \Oliver.\ The Playcrafter's, who have produced such musicals as \South Pacific\ and more recently, \Guys and Dolls\ under the name of Green Room Players, have done much work in preparation for this year's production. \Oliver which is based on Charles Dickens' \Oliver Twist,\ promises to be aan all round success. There is much technical talent involved, as well as musical talent. This year's set is the most intricate that director Ken Ulric has ever designed. There are a combination of revolving stage units that work along with specially designed and painted projections. Because of the technical dif- ficulty of the sets, there are two stage managers. Katie Cushman is scenery supervisor while Joy Jorgeson is working as the assistant to the director. Both are seniors and have had either stage or stage crew experience. The cast of \Oliver includes sophomore Steven Harrington portraying the title role. The Artful Didger will be played by senior, Joe Kelly, a talented veteran of the Playcrafters. Fagin will be played by Marty Lindblad, also a senior. Sophomore Eric Reuben will portray Bill Sykes. Stu Scheer, a senior will play Mr. Bumble, and sophomore Larry Greifer will play Mr. Sourberry. Leading females include Patty Schaeffer, as Nancy, Nancy Kreussling as her friend Bet. Maggie Lally will play Widow Corney, and Karen Castellano will play Mrs. Sour- berry. All are juniors. They will be supported by a chorus of fourty-five students singers, dancers, and actors. Much time and effort has been put in by the \pit band,\ com- posed of eighteen musicians which will be conducted by Steve Bluth. Jeff Hoffman, a junior, served as rehearsal pianist. A note of praise also goes to choreographer Frank Allison for his fancy footwork. The show, which includes such musical favorites, as \Consider Yourself,\ \Where is Love,\ and \As Long As He Needs Me,\ can be seen tomorrow night, Friday, November 12 and 19 and Satur- day, November 13 and 20 at 8:00 pm. Prices are $1.50 for students and $2.50 for adults. Tickets can be reserved by calling 249-7600 ext. 365. Don't miss it. Popular Crafts Festival Returns The Second Annual Harvest Crafts Festival and Renaissance Marketplace makes its trium- phant return to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Thanksgiving weekend November 26, 27 and 28. The Marketplace will feature from 500 to 600 craftspersons exhibiting their wares, ranging from leather goods to stained glass, fun weaving to sculpture and everything in between. The Festival runs noon to 11 p.m. Friday, November 26; 11 . a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, November 27 and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday November 28. Adults only $2.50, child under 12 $1.00. Treat Your Family To Din RESTAURANT & COCKTAIL LOUNGE includes Dressing, SPECIAL' DINNERS $095 from%9 i or Juice, Salad W. Choice Veg. & Hot Beverage agic Carpet) Over Broadway Joe Kaliff THE TOWER OF BABEL: Valerie Harper, TVs \Rhoda\ on weight, career and age: \Let's face it. I'm fat here (her hips). I weigh 130 pounds. Once during a hiatus I went down to 125.1 would like to weigh 123,122, so I have a few pounds to fool with. I'm even fat in my head Too much in the caboose. The calves are good. They'll do. I ain't Juliet Prowse, so I work with what I've got. I'm in my thirties. Between 30 and 35. Really I'm 36. The market value of actors goes down as you get older. A 16-year-old is better than a 19-year-old. We are all pieces of meat. But we musn't regard ourselves as such. People see me as a product. I fightnot tobeaproduct...\ Mac Davis, the singer-composer, on EJvis Presley: \The first time I ever heard Elvis, I was 14 years old and it was four o'clock in the morning on New Year's eve in West Texas. The song I heard was \That's All Right Mama,\ which was a big hit in Texas long before \Heartbreak Hotel.\ I spent all next day, after the dressing down I got from my parents for staying out so late, going all over town in search of a juke box that had a record by Presley. One of the first places Elvis ever worked outside of Memphis was my home town of Lubbock, Texas. He came to the Hub Motor Co., the local Ford dealer in 1956 and played on a makeshift stage out in the parking lot to draw in used-car customers. After hearing him, I knew right then and there that one of these days I was going to do something like that.'' • •\ • HAREM SCAREM: Dark-eyed Hadaza Soler is an import from Venezuela by way of Hollywood, where she made several movies. She is here in Manhattan preparing to film the life of Lupe Velez, in which she will play the leading role. Miss Soler is pretty, loaded with personality and shaped like a combination Brigitte Bardot and Raquel Welch. What more can a girl want ... The Savalas brothers, Telly and Georg, got together and did a wild Greek handkerchief dance at Sirocco, the Greek- Israeli night club the other night ... Rock Hudson, vacationing at the Eden Roc in Miami Beach, was offered a \name your own price\ contract by host Morris Lansburgh for the actor to head a revue there mis winter... Warner Bros, in conjunction with Cinema 7, a German production com- pany, will soon start production on \CroCi\ a film featuring a man-eating crocodile that goes on a rampage of terror and threatens an American ex- pedition to track it down. Hadaza Soler * * * THE THIEF OF BAD GAGS: Bandleader Sammy Kay e at Gay lord, told us of an author who is writing a book. It's called \The Best of Howard Hughes' Wills.\ 15 SMITH ST E. FARMINGDALE FOR RS8f RVATIONS Off Rt. 110 No. of Adventureland 293-0059 I Special Menu For Children U a.m.-11 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS Plus Our Regular Menu We are pleased to announce that Jo Bruno of Farmingdale, has joined our staff. Those familiar with her expertise will now again be able to ' avail themselves of her service. The Beauty Box 439 Conklin Street Farmingdale (opposite St. Kilians Church) Complete Beauty Shop Services - Tues. thru Sat. Superior Long Lasting Permanents Hair Coloring Specialists Experienced Operators Only Quality Work at Moderate Prices Fast Efficient and Friendly Service 10% Discount For Any Senior Citizen at all times. Appointment Suggested to Save T ime & Inconvenience Telephone CH9-2250 EDNA HICKEY - GLADYS SCHOEN MARY GREER - JO BRUNO
