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Great African- American Theater is Available Here in Winston-Salem Great African American theatre is available right here in Winston Salem. The North Carolina Black Repertory Company continues to bring this community exciting and entertaining African American the ater of the highest caliber. How ever. there are many nights, talented actors and actresses bring to life important works by African Ameri can playwrights to small audiences. What does this say about our com munity? The North Carolina Black Repertory Company will be present ing the Broadway Sensation "Don't Bother Me. 1 can't Cope." Apri 23, 24, 25, 30 and May 1 & 2 at the Arts Council Theater. All perfor mances, which will begin at 3 p.m. Tickets will be SI 0 for students and senior citizens and SI 5 for adults. "Don't Bother me. 1 Can't Cope" is'a spiritually uplifting musical that e\ery member of the family can enjoy. With at theme of hope and song> that reveal a pre cious history of black America. The play takes you on a non-stop journey through our daily traumas to the affluent vibrations of faith, heralded by songs rooted in Gospel tradition. "Don't Bother Me. 1 Can't Cope." written and composed by Micki Grant and conceived by Vinette Carroll, has performedvto sold out theaters across the country. Some of you remember it also opened the first National Black Theater Festival in 1989 to rase reviews from such distinguished publications as The New York Times. The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times. Carroll, who conceived and directed the hit musical Broadway states. "The show .attempts to say that "Coping" is a basic commit ment of (an ) . . . involved human being, that we sometimes laugh to keep from crying . . . and that the ways we are similar are far greater than the ways we are different. Mabel Robinson, a Broadway veteran and an onginal cast member of "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" will direct and choreograph. Robin son is a multi-talented, multi-media, critically acclaimed legendary pro fessional . Presently. Ms. she is on the dance faculty of The North Car olina School of the Arts. The North Carolina Black Repertory Company is also provid ing a special offer, during the first week of the show , students will receive a 50 percent discount when National Black Theater Festival is you wear bell bottoms, love beads, just around the corner. This year's peace symbols, platforms or festival will feature over 40 perfor dashikis. mances bv 17 of the best Black ArtsReach By REGGIE JOHNSON Theaters in America. In attendance will be the national celebrities, play wrights, actors, directors, designers, presenters, administrators, casting agencies and hopefully ? you! A celebration and reunion of spirit, the National Black Theatre This will be the last opportu nity to catch this unique theatrical experience. Part house party, part revival meeting, this play should not be missed. And it is one of those few arts events that the whole fam ily can attend and enjoy. And don't forget - The Festival 1993 is scheduled for August 2-7 here in Winston-Salem. Produced and hosted by the North Carolina Black Repertory Company with Larry Leon Hamlin as Pro ducer and Artistic Director, the fes tival is gearing up now. If you would like more information call (919)723-7907. TRA WN A I CORROR AXIOM BORROW BUY OR BROWSE 2828 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY COLLEGE PLAZA CENTER Quick Cash Loans Jewlery ? TV ? VCR Repairs MONDAY-SATURDAY ? ?-9 - SUNDAY I -O Kermet Heightens Cultural Awareness Emory Jones, director of the Carver High School Marching Band and a community poet performed Negro spirituals and gospel music for the cultural segment of the Kemet School on April 3 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Jones, discussed the importance of music in the black church. Corey D. McPherson, student teacher, assisted Jones. The ensemble group from the band sang "Deep River" and "Joshua Fit De Battle." Following their performance. Eugene Jones. son of Emory Jones, presented a song playing the 7\lo drum. The members of the ensemble and the instruments they played are as follows: Dwavne Fulp, trom bone; Lyla S. Hatton. bass clarinet; Emory Jones bass horn; Eugene Jones, trumpet; Corey McPherson. trumpet; Todd Shepard. trumpet; and Takia Tart, alto saxophone. Henry Singletary sang two original inspirational songs. The first one was called "Every Now and Then We All Need a Friend (Jesus__Can Show You How to Win)."' Singletary wrote the second number. "Too Many People are Liv ing Bad." after he encountered an old friend he discovered was on crack. . Presently, the young women's class (ages 11-17) are studying African-American Women and Social/Political Economic Change during post-reconstruction - 20th Century. Michelle Strong Fields' is the instructor. Sigmas arid Health Department Host Screening Members of the Alpha Mu Sigma graduate chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. in con junction with the Forsyth County Public Health Department, Health Education Division, will host a Health Screening at the William C. Sims Center in Happy Hill Gardens Saturday from 10 a.m.-l p.m. Each participant will receive a weight check, blood pressure check, diabetic check, sickle cell screening, body fat check, birth control educa tion and overall services of the health department education, adult health education, substance abuse education, breast-self examination, and fire prevention education. Transportation will be provided for those who may have trouble get ting to the center. For transporta tion arrangements please call Cathy Oliver at the Public Health Depart ment at 727-8172 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Services are not limited to those living within the community. Anyone ma> partici pate. The William C. Sims Center is located at 1201 AldeFStrwTthTfl the Happy Hill Gardens community. Interested persons outside the com munity may contact the center for directions at 727-2837. Refreshments will be served or participate uoon completion of the - program. Those planning ^trrtake part in the program are askednrft* to eat prior to participating in the health screening portion of the pro gram in order that test results will not be thrown off. Refreshments and other non perishable food items are compli ments of Sigma Gamma Rho SoroT ity. Planters. Lifesavers Corporation, and McDonald's. Ini tiative gifts for those participating in the program are compliments of Sara Lee Corporarionr-The-frTe sta tion on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive the Rhoer Club of Sigma Gamma Rho, the laboratory staff of Reynolds Health Center, and Step One will volunteer to participate in the screening. This adoption is a joint effort between the Sims Center and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. to pro mote "Greater Service. Greater Progress." the sorority's motto, and provide "Academic First. Athletics Second." the center's motto. Dudley University to Begin Night School Educational Program Plans to open a new night school educational program in cos metology were announced recently by officials at Dudley Cosmetology University. The new evening school pro gram begins May 2 and will operate 20 hours per week, from 6-10 p.m., Monday through Friday, according to Henry Brown, who will serve as - 4irectoEof the evening ^chooLpro- _ gram. In addition to offering certifi cation in cosmetology, Brown said the program will provide certifica tion for those persons interested in obtaining their instructor's license. The program will also provide basic instructions for those persons who may have an interest in owning and operating a nail salon. According to Brown, the new ated to accommodate students who have a strong interest in cosmetol ogy. but who. because of their job situation or other circumstances, may not be able to attend school full-time. The basic school curriculum will be taught by a team of DCU educators whoAvill provide step-by step instructions and also personal ized assistance to those who have made a definite commitment to enter the field of cosmetology. For more information, call Henry Brown at 996-2030. ..fcl Boone Monday p.m. - Carl Center First' Gerald ine Second andMagorie! Note: this and no master 4 awarded. ..." ? 5' ; .. id Cory First Place Winners ^1.- 2:00 . Kings and Queens nity to do so in the next two weeks. ^S^^Pt^licateBrijd^Club . Please call 767-4087 tn i ? APnl 13, p.m,'r, Winston YMCS&r Please call 767-4087 to express1, your interest and secure morej jJe tails. This is a great time of the year for learning thg" game of Bridge News By RUDOLPH V. BOONE SR. -?Bessie Allen and The Tournament Trill &&.? - SC.: ' W ?:?V~ * i \ ? : - y^r V ; , - 5 -4^ May 1, 1993 = Mctrolina ? Charlotte JP - ?ate City a "team game" Grade **B" - Greensboro " lone 18-20 - College View 'JF Grade "A" ? Durham " <L<-4: M, # >rV iS? 1993 - Beginning Bridge Class??? - Persons Interested in learning to play bridge will have an opportu bridge! Take advantage of this opportunity! The Triad Bridge Unit will be scheduling a meeting sometime in May: Persons chairihg committees are expected to meet prior to that time and have a report for that meeting. The date of the meeting will be announced at least two weeks prior to the meeting. Be on the lookout for that date and time! Take a Good Look meitcury COUGAR XR-7 STANDARD FEATURES ? Cloth and leather Mating ? Fingertip speed control ? 3.8 Liter V-tJ engine ? Power lock group ? Sequential multi-port electronic fuel Infection ? Electric rear window defroster Automatic overdrive transmission Air conditioning Power brakes Dual power outside mirrors and much morel Tilt steering window 6-way power driver's seat Cast aluminum wheels Cast alumlnam wheels P21&/70R15BSW tires Leather-wrapped steering wheel Electronic AM'FM stereo cassette radio ' Front carpeted floor mats and much morel!! LIBERTY LINCOLN MERCURY PETERS CREEK PARKWAY ? 723-0411 The East Area Council of the Greater Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce cordially Invites you to the third annual for the benefit of Prince Ibraham School Partnership Program Gail E. Withers, Honorary Chairperson Saturday, April 24, 1993 7:00 to 11:30 p.m. Stouffer Wiriston-Plaza Hotel Keynote Speaker Jim Caldwell Head Football Coach ? Wake Forest University Quest Speaker Kermit Blount Head Football Coach ? Winston-Salem State University 7:00-7:30 p.m. t Reception with Award Nominees 7:30-9:30 p.m. ? Dinner and Awards Program 9:30-11 :30 p.m. ? Dance featuring Jazz Ensemble 1992 Minority Business of the Year Award Nominees S. EH Bradley. The Packaging Store David C. Hlnton, Davte C. Hlnton, CPA Clarence Dalton, III. Dalton Realty, Inc W Ray Keltey, Winston-Salem Bible College Chandler Lee, Classic Cadlllac/GMC Truck, Inc Black Tie ? $35 per person, $60 per couple Tickets for sale at the following locations: The Chamber of Commerce, 60 1 Wast Fourth Sfreef ? Contract Office Furnishings, Inc., 1023 West 14th Street ? Cheek s Maintenance and Services. Business & Technology Center, 1001 South Marshall Street, Suite 110 ? The Anderson Center, Winston Salem State University GOLD SPONSOR SA.VER SPONSORS R.H. Borrlnger Ostrlbiftlng Company, Inc First Union National Bank Segmented Marketing Sendees. Inc. Wachovia Bank of North Carolina
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