Once again, it's time to enjoy Mayfest International May 20 and 21
It's that time of the year
again when May turns a young
man's fancy, presents its bouquet
of flowers, and Urban Arts of
the Arts Council Inc. present
MAYFEST INTERNATIONAL.
Focusing on authentic cul
tural crafts, food and entertain
ment, Mayfest promises to be
even more of a spectacular pro
duction this year on Saturday
and Sunday, May 20 and 21, in
downtown Winston-Salem.
A distinction of Mayfest
International is that its intent is
to reflect the authenticity and
pure value of the various cul
tures which make up our society.
Mayfest International has
become a community event
which cuts across all ethnic and
social lines and brings people of
all ages together to celebrate
those very things which make us
different, yet enhance the quality
of life we have all come to
enjoy.
Among repeat performers
the South American Region,
which will be located on Fourth
Street near the Marshall Street
intersection. A seven-foot foun
tain in the center of the street
ArtsReach
By REGGIE JOHNSON
this year will be the Chuck
Davis African Dance Ensemble;
Kombo, a stilt walker; and
Sukay, a music ensemble from
the Andes who play the haunting
sounds from the South African
jungle.
A "must see" region will be
will be surrounded by palm
plants, and the street will be
lined with palm trees, giving the
region its name, "Isle of Palms."
The South American Region
will feature a six-member dance
group performing the Limbo,
Salsa and Calypso, while a stilt
walker will also be performing
to hot Latin sounds. There will
also be performing the "Sante
ria," a folk dance originating in
the Islands.
Mouth-watering foods will
be served from Trinidad,
Jamaica and Barbados. You will
be treated to such exotic dishes
as a Jamaican seafood gumbo,
conch fritters (prepared right
before your eyes) and Palau ? a
mixture of rice, a variety of
legumes, raisins and nuts.
If you can imagine a French
speaking Irishman transplanted
to the nigged beauty of Eastern
Canada, you would have a good
idea of the rich cross-cultural
exchange that will be played by
La Bottine Souriante. Their
music is a tradition of hearty
dance tunes, robust singing and
a "joie de vivre" (joy of life for
those who don't speak French!).
La Bottine Souriante is the
best-known and loved of the tra
ditional French-Canadian
groups. Over the past 10 years,
they have toured the length and
breadth of Canada, made four
extended tours into the United
States and several tours of
Europe and recorded four
acclaimed albums. Their perfor
mances promise to be joyous
celebrations of French-Canadian
culture, where the excitement of
their music is matched by the
warmth of the performers.
We challenge you to come
to the International Stage (in the
African Region) and see how
much French you can remember.
Other entertainment includes
Chinese dancers, Greek, Calypso
and Reggae music, and Native
American dancers.
A big "thank you" to Stroh's
Brewery for their continued sup
port ^d financial backing. Stro
h's has been our major under
writer for several years ? an out
standing example of community
spirit!
Look for the brochures to be
distributed the day of the festival
which will include a passport.
As you "travel" around the
world, be sure to have your pass
port stamped in each region to
be eligible for a grand prize
giveaway of a trip for two to
Bermuda, courtesy of Delta Air
lines, thanks to the Delta office
here in Winston-Salem.
Reggie Johnson is executive
director of Urban Arts of the
Arts Council Inc.
Weathering the storm: A legacy remembered
No one in Winston-Salem
escaped the effects of the May 5
tornadoes. For some, the experi
ence was just another thunder
storm, while for others the devas
tation became a living nightmare.
For many years, our commu
nity has been blessed. We have
received only minor damage as
nature's intense forces traveled
across our city. We have heard
about the damage other communi
ties received from hurricanes, tor
nadoes and earthquakes, but Fri
day night reality came suddenly.
Emotionally and physically,
. we were not prepared. Reaction
ranged from panic, anger, fear to
passiveness, humility, reverence,
respect and denial. Some people
had a Humpty Dumpty attitude ?
"can't put it together again," while
others had the Mighty Mouse per
spective ?"Here I come to save
the day." Conversations invariably
attempted to rationalize the situa
tion, as people tried to reason ?
Why here? Why me? Why that
church? What does it mean? Will
there be more? What have we
done to deserve this?
It will be difficult to forget
the roaring of the wind, the
pounding of the rain, the booming
thunder and the closeness of the
lightning. We will remember the
sights of trees uprooted, trees split
from lightening bdlts, the sudden
plunge into darkness; and Satur
day morning, the anguished
expressions on neighbors' faces as
they viewed the aftermath. And,
some of us will remember 'our systems, cable television, electric
prayers of thanksgiving for lives stoves, refrigerators, automatic
saved and property spared, of
blessings to come for neighbors
whose properties were damaged
or destroyed. Yet, hour by hour,
we adapted and survived.
Yes, we survived it all, for we
have a unique legacy handed
down from generation to genera
tion. We are people who have
endured extreme hardships by
being creative, diligent, adaptable,
flexible mid suppuTuvi. Qui iitm*
ry is rich with examples of inno
vative solutions for getting
through tough times, times which
lasted much longer than a few
days. This weekend afforded an
opportunity to reflect on how far
we have come from "the way it
was."
The industrial revolution
brought many enhancements to
human living and working condi
tions. As time passed, technologi
cal achievements brought the
comforts of electrically lighted
houses and businesses, furnaces
with heat ducts in every room,
inside plumbing, central telephone
washers, hot water heaters, frozen
foods, the availability of fresh
fruits and vegetables year round,
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Thursday 1 1
? W-S Spirfr v*. Durham, 7 p.m., Bever
ages Half Price,
? "tittle Shop of Horror*,' 8 p.m., Little
Theatre, 61 0 Coliseum Drive.
? Out* the Boost Winston Square Park,
noon-1 , Matt Kendrick Qazz).
Friday 12
? YWCA Mother's Center, 1 0:30 a.m.
noon every Friday. Child care avail,
? TGIF, Corpening Ptaza, 5:30 p.m,,
Maria Howell & 7th Street Band.
? W-S Spirits vs. Durham, 7 p.mM Singles
Night.
? "Little Shop of Horrors,' 8 p.m., Little
Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive.
? Outta the Bag at Winston Square Park,
noon-1 , Paul Grove (solo guitar).
Saturday 13
? Jan Brooks Loyd in concert by the
lake at SECCA (jazzMues), 6 p.m.
? Louisiana Purchase, 9 30 p.m.,
"STYLE" (jazz, Top 40).
? W-S Spirits vs. Durham, 7 p.m., 2 for
1 coupon in Chronide.
? "Little Shoo of Horrors," 8 p.m., Little
Theatre, 610 Coliseum Dhve.
Sunday 14
? Mother's Day Show A Dance, "Sur
face" five in concert 8410 p.m., $1 0
advance, $12 door.
? W-S Spirits vs. Durham, 2 p.m.,
church program admits family for $5.
? "Little Shop of Horrors,* 3 p.m., Utile
Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. .
Monday 15
? Evening Story Hour with Neil Wiloox,
7-7:30 p.m., Reynold* Gardens, bring
a blanket
? Auditions for "Cinderella," Little The
atre, 610 Coliseum Drive, tonight and
tomorrow. Prepare a song. 7 p.m. chil
dren; 8 p.m. adults.
? Outta the Bag at Winston Square
Park, noon-1 , Blades of Grass (Nue
gress).
Tuesday 16
? "ACT TWO," video about stepparent
ing, at YWCA, 1030-11:30 a.m.
* Outta the Bag at Winston Square
Park, noon-1, Shady Grove Band (blue
grass).
Wednesday 17
? Cheracterisfcs of Soutf>em Literature
by M. Thomaa Inge, 8 SECCA,
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?Outta the Bag at Winston Square Part,
noon-1 , Swamp Ca*(Niw Orleans jazz).