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~Observe~National Arts Week with local arts opportunities Nov. 12 to 18 has been desig nated as National Arts Week. What that means to us as a people is tradi tional. Traditional in the respect that it has been the tradition of ancient African cultures to nourish and cul tivate "The Arts." It has been one of our ancestral traits almost lost by modern African-Americans as we assimilated into mainstream Ameri ca. The arts develop a sense of life - an appreciation for the nuances of living --that cannot be derived else where. Music, for example, is know as the "International Lan guage" - it soothes the soul in times of despair. And, in the case of the blues, it has been said that "it hurts so-good." Development and support of the arts is one of the signs of the, degree of advancement in any particular society, and it is one we, African-Americans, cannot afford to abandon. One of America's leading pro- The festival itself was of such a fessional black theatres is based magnitude that the front page of the ArtsReach By REGGIE JOHNSON here in Winston-Salem. It is one with a strong enough national repu tation that it brought the National Black Theatre Festival to Winston Salem this past August. Not only did the North Carolina Black Repertory Company provide an^ opportunity for all of us to enjoy excellent performances for a week, but it also contributed to a signifi cant economic impact for many Winston-Salem businesses. Entertainment Section of The New York Times covered the extravagan za. The North Carolina Black Repertory Company is a gem in our own backyard that we should take advantage of and support their per enough for everyone to find some thing which appeals to them. Under the direction of a local playwright, a budding chapter of the North Carolina Writers' Network is beginning to do great things. As co sponsor of the Young Black Writers' Series, this group of professional writers takes high school students who have shown a talent for writing and delves deeper into the funda mentals of writing with a focus on eventually becoming published. This same group works even more closely with hopeful adult poets and authors to introduce them to the required steps to become pub lished. This same group presents, public readings from time to time in order to assist in exposing our mod ern writers to open audiences throughout the state. One particular series with spe cial appeal to the masses is titled "Black Writers Speak." In conjunc tion with Urban Arts of The Arts Council, Inc., the local chapter of the North Carolina Writers Network is doing its part to contribute to the literary greatness of our time. The Delta Arts Center, located in the heart of East Winston at 1511 E. Third St., presents opportunities throughout the year to support the arts. In conjunction with Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, Delta Arts Center is presenting a three part program on Samella Lewis. Dr. Lewis is a renowned artist, educator and expert on African-American art. Born in New Orleans, she received her bachelor's degree from Hampton Institute, and is the recipi ent of many grants and outstanding awards. Her work is in museum col lections throughout the country. The first segment of the Delta Arts program features an exhibition of 17 prints through Dec. 1. On Fri day,. Nov. 17, Dr. Lewis will lecture on "African-American Female Artists." The final segment of the program will be a printmaking workshop conducted by Dr. Lewis on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Saw tooth Building at 226 N. Marshall St. ? . Many of these opportunities are laid at our feel for us to only take the time to participate. Art is as . important a part of our culture as . mathematics and science. It must , not be tossed aside as a frivolous ? extravagance. Many of Winston-, Salem's art havenl are some of the best-kept secrets: around. Let us share the wealth and take the to enjoy the arts and preserve our . culture - present and past? Art has a way of embellishing . life itself. It has a way of increasing the quality of life for all of us, and putting us in touch with those better qualities in each of us. Reggie Johnson is the execu tive director of Urban Arts of the Arts Council Inc. Delta Arts Center celebrates 'African-American female artists' ?When you hear the word artist, do distinct impressjons~6f men come 10 mind? And, if you were asked to name three Afro-American artists, would they all be men? Most likely, few female artists will come to mind without prodding, and even fewer Afro-American female artists will be recalled. So who are some of the accomplished Afro-American female artists and why should you be interested in them? This question and others will be addressed tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Delta Arts Center. At that time, Dt Samella Lewis, artist and art historian, will discuss "African American Female Artists." This talk will be insightful and will provide the community with the opportunity to learn from one of the foremost authori ties of Afro-American art Dr. Lewis is editor of the quarterly publication The International Review of African American Art. Dr. Lewis will be here just for the weekend. Even though, for most of us, the arts are not familiar domain, I certainly hope you will make the most of this opportunity to grow. Hoping that you will attend this lecture, I'm including some information about selected artists who may or may not be discussed by Dr. Lewis. This information is for you, but if you have children, please share this with them. Thus, they will begin to develop a solid background in the arts . Mary Edmonia Lewis (1843-1900 (?}) was the first black artist to have a national reputation as a sculptor and the first black ica to have widespread recognition as an artist Allegedly, the daughter of a Chippewa Indian mother and a free black father, Ms. Lewis began her stud DeltaArtsCenter C o W W I By ANNETTE SCIPPIQ ies at Oberlin College in 1856. In 1865, she settled in Rome, where her work was greatly influenced by Greco-Roman sculpture. She returned to the United States in 1874 where she was popular.for a brief period. . May Howard Jackson (1877-1931) was one of the first black sculp tors to use as her themes America's racial problems. Many of her sculptures emphasized people whose characteristics she felt came from their social conditions. ? Mela Vaux Warrick Fuller (\877-1968) sculptor, attended the Penn sylvania School of Industrial Arts in 1894 and furthered her training in Paris in 1899 at the Colarossi Academy. Most critics found her works to be inspired interpretations of human life. Laura Wheeler Waring (1887-1948) was a painter, illustrator and art teacher who was noted for her contributions in portraiture. Lois Mailou Jones, born in 1905 in Boston, has been a major force in teaching and promoting black ait. A retired professor of design and water color painting at Howard University, her artistic style includes influences from Paris and the Caribbean, mainly Haiti. Selma Burke, renowned sculptor, received her training at Columbia University and later in Paris and Vienna. Her works can be viewed locally at the Selma Burke Gallery at Winston-Salem State University. H ? . * I . : Other Afro-American female artists of interest include Elizabeth Catlett - sculptor.and prinimaker; Lucille.Malkia Roberts -- painter; Mikelle Fletcher ? painter; Varnette Honeywood -- painter; Faith Ringgold ? painter and sculptor; Suzanne Jackson - painter; Irene Clark ? painter; and Xenobia Smith - painter. Bridges acquitted on charges of attempted murder, voluntary manslaughter "Diff'rent $ $ $ Strokes" star Todd Bridges was acquitted on charges attempted murder and voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of a convicted drug deal er. While the decision on a third charge was pending (as of press), the worst is over for the 24-year-old for mer child star, whose story was one of despair, having been addicted to crack cocaine, and losing a fortune tp the IRS, a forgery scam, and a scarci ty of acting jobs. Mr. Bridges (who had once earned $40,000 per episode) is feeling a lot better these days, and according to his fiance, Becky San Filipo, plans to lecture children on the dangers of drug abuse, once everything is settled. Said Mr. Bridges' attorney, Johnny Cochran: "What we've said all along is that Todd, after going in the house, blacked out." It's "No Comment" M For Diana Ross: Now that Randy ?????? Taraborelli's new Diana Ross bio, "Call Her Miss Ross," has hit the nation's book stores, the super star has clammed up tight, saying I through a 1 spokesperson that Diana Ross shc has no -mtn, tion of reading the book, which, among other things, says that Miss Ross left former lover and Motown founder Berry Gordy after being frus trated by his endless affairs with white women and the fact that he wouldn't marry her; once caught Michael Jackson using her makeup to trans form himself into her likeness; hen pecked her first husband; had affairs with Smokey Robinson, Ryan O'Neal and KISS lead Gene Simmons, who dated Cher (a friend) at the time. Mr. Taraborelli says the book is really Mr. Townsend: "I always get cheap gifts, and I wanted to make a song about not getting cheap gifts, so it's my revenge song." Other selections run the gamut from "Safe Sex" to a love song to a very special lady in his life. Meanwhile, Mr. Townsend is Behind The Scenes By LISA COLLINS about "hypocrisy, deception, and pub lic relations." Ironically, the 33-year old author maintains he is the ultimate Diana Ross fan. "Anyone who knows me and reads this book will still know that I am a fan," said Mr. Taraborelli. "It's just one thing to be her fan and another to work for her." New AI b u rmmmmmmtmmm From Townsend: Comedian-acto r/f i lmmaker Robert To wnsen d ' s releasing a new album, but it's not anything you'd expect. Why? Well, he's singing, for one thing. The Other is the material itself. The first cut from the album, scheduled for a January release, is a Christmas song (due out from Atlantic Records next month). Said R. Townsend slated to begin filming on his next film this month. The film, titled The Heartbeats/' is set in 1965 and centers around a singing group like The Dells." In it, Mr. Townsend plays a songwriter. Meanwhile, pal Arsenio Hairs (alias rapper "Chunky A") music comedy LP, "Large and in Charge" is due out later this month. Hal Williams Sticks His Neck Out: "227" co-star Hal Williams says he's a little miffed by the treatment the show received from NBC on the recent occasion of the taping of their 100th episode. Usually, a festive and ceremonious event in the life of the sitcom, Mr. Williams reports that there was little hoopla from their network. Fearing that NBC could be near cancellation Of the show, Mr. Williams is enlisting the support of friends and viewers. If you want to show your support for "227," just drop a note to me, c/o Serra Syndication, P.O. Box 7274, Culver City, CA 90233. I'll see that they are passed on. Short Takes:;:*: Whoopi Goldberg is tired of all the press regarding the pregnancy of her 15-year-old daughter, Alexandria. However, the fact is that Alexandria is due to make Ms. Goldberg a W.Goldberg ^ndmothefvery M.wwmwy soon... Danny Glover has got to be the busiest black actor in Hollywood. The actor just took off to Hawaii to start filming "Flight of the Intruder" with Brad Johnson... The Real Rea son Behind ABC's Cancellation of "A Man Called Hawk?" For most TV series, it is a lack of viewer response and support that inevitably brings cancellation, but executive producer TYavis Clark says that was not the case with "A Man Called Hawk." "We got letters and letters and when they went to New York to set the schedule, we were on the sched ule. Then they said it's not an 8 o'clock show and there's not a slot for us. But rather than say there's not a slot now, but what we'll do is to pro duce the show for midseason (which is standard operating procedure), they cancelled the show." Today, Mr. Clark - says he his his own ideas about why the series was cancelled, "1 think," said Mr. Clark, "that people were responding too much to this show in a positive way, because this is the first time in the history of television, that you had a black lead -- an Afro American man who had power, strength, and answered to no white person." . . . However, the cancella tion of "Hawk" has not put Mr. Clark out of work. In fact, he and writing partner Steve Duncan have just com pleted initial work on a new all-black soap opera for NBC. Next Weekr m 'mm. ? Eddie Murphy releases his latest film ? -- "Harlem Nights." Lisa Collins is a free-lance writ er and syndicated columnist based in Los Angeles. She has written more than 200 articles on a variety of issues for a number of national pub lications from Essence to Design magazines. Her background in the field of entertainment reporting is extensive, featuring cover stories and interviews with the likes of Richard Pryor, Michael Jackson, and Prince. WSSU Lyceum Event Sweet Honey In The Rock November 19 Sunday 8:00 p.m. Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium Winston-Salem State University Admissloni $6 In advance?? ? Played to sold-out audiences in New York $8 at the door City's Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Town HaH Ticket Info: call 750-2227 :gSST,JS5r ? Does sign-language interpretation for the deaf Thursday 16 ? 'Present laughter," 8 p.m.. through Nov. 19, Theatre Alliance, a! Augsburg, Comm. Center, Broad and Sixth streets, 725 7181. ? "Curse of tha Starving Class,* 8 p.m. Nov. 16,17,18; 2 p.m., Nov. 19, NCSA Performance Place. ? Tha YWCA is offenng Aqt aerobics and Aquatoning classes in tha mornings and evenings. CaH Jane Robinaon, 722-5138. Friday 17 ? Seme He Lewis will lecture on "Afrfcen Amencen Female Artists," 7 p.m., Delia Arts Center. - ? Btghouse Gaines Basketball Classic, 7 p.m.. Coliseum; also Nov. 18. ? The YWCA is now offering racquetbefl. lessons. Cad Doug Ford at 722-5138. Saturday 18 ? SarneHe Leans leads a worttshop, Unophnts and Monoprints* 9:30 a.m. 4 p.m., Sawtooth Building. ? Chicago Night, 8 p.m., Sawtooth Center. ? Workshop: "Audience and Program Development," 9 em., Urban Am, 306 W. Fourth St. ? The YWCA is offering aerobes and body sculpting on Saturday mornings. Call 722-3138 for more-information. Sunday 19 ?-Sweet Honey in the Rock,'WSSU Lyceum Senee concert, 8 p.m., K.R. Williams Auditorium. ? Dr. 0 Super Dyrvo-Mite Oiaoo, 8 until casing untgni ana ounoay, Mmencen Legion Post No. 220.2332 N. Liberty Si ? The YWCA offers famly and recre ational swimming from 110 5 p.m. Cal 722-6138 for mora mtormaton. Monday 20 ? "Stained Glass Lampr wotkshop, Nov. 20, 27 and Dac 4, Sawtooth Center, 6:30-9"30 pm? 723-7395. ? Performancss-m-Progress, 12:15-12:46 p.m? Monday through Friday. Free perfor mances by School o< the Arts students Tuesday 21 ? "Getting Reedy for Winter," 12:30-130 p.m.; youngsters ages 4-5 are invited to prepare plants and greenery for winter and holiday season. Reynolds Gardens, 759-5593. ? Coed Volleybal (adults) Tuesdays, 7:X 9:30 p.m., MLK Rec. Center. Free. ? Performances-in-Progress, 12:15-12:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Free perfor- . mances by School of the Arts students. Wednesday 22 ? Pertormances-in-Progress, 12:15-12:45 p.m., Monday through Fnday. Free perfor mances by School of the Arts students. ? Women's Basketball, 730-10 p.m., MLK Rec. Center. Free. ? TaWe Tennis (adults), 7:30-9:30 p.m., MLK Rec Center Free.
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