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The matinee and evening performances at
the Graystone on Saturday (July 20th
1963) was the place to be to witness the young
sensation from Detroit, Little Stevie Wonder.
In addition to Little Stevie, the
Saturday shows featured The Temptations, The Supremes and
Choker Campbell and his Orchestra. The Dave Hamilton jazz
quartet was an added attraction for the evening
performances.
This marked Stevie’s first live
appearance since he became one of the nation’s top selling
recording artists with his record of “Fingertips”. In top
form on Saturday, the 12 year old blind musician played the
bongos, the harmonica, the piano and sang for the audience.
Despite overflow crowds at both
performances, there were no disturbances. The young people
were neatly dressed and well behaved at the matinee and the
older crowd at the evening performance were just as
attractive and mannerly.
The ballroom will continue with it’s
policy of Sunday jamborees. The next live show planned is
for August 2 and will feature the Miracles with their
orchestra, Martha and the Vandellas and Amos Milburn.
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Constance Burrell is seeking the coveted
title of Miss Bronze Beauty of 1963. The affair is scheduled
for August 11 1963 and will be held in Phelps Cocktail
Lounge. The winner of the contest will receive a gold
trophy, jewelry, clothing, moonlight boat ride, elaborate
party and a trip to Shay Lake or Idlewild with all expenses
paid.
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Choreographer Charlie Aikens whose
Fantasy Revue at the Parizian Show Lounge has been
attracting favourable attention has always been a busy
performer.
When not exciting patrons on the night
club circuit, Aikens has exposed his talents to Broadway
audiences and theatre goers.
The son of comedienne “Moms” Mabley,
Aikens has been an active participant in such productions as
“The King And I”, “South Bal Negre”. His movie credits
include “South Pacific”, “Lydia Bailey”, “Isle Of Samoa” and
“American In Paris”.
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