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AC Phoenix, December 1991, Page 19 PHOENIX COMMUNITY CALENDAR Young Black Writers' Workshop The Young Black Writers’ Program, a series of free, creative writing workshops for Black youth ages 14-18, sponsored by the Arts Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth Co., Inc. and the North Carolina Writer’s Network, is scheduled to begin January 11,1992 in Winston- Salem. The workshop series will give Black youth a chance to write - po ems, plays, short stories, and scripts - and introduce them to the rich heritage of African-American writing. The first of ten workshops will be held on Saturday, January 11, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Art-Is House at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, 1625 East 12th Street, in Winston- Salem. Classroom enrollment is limited. Youth interested in the pro gram should call Sandra Toney at the Arts Council (919) 722-5293 to register. ' 'Black Nativity" At N.C.A&T A perennial favorite returns to cast its spell once more as the Richard B. Harrison Players of North Carolina A & T State Univeristy present BLACK NATIVITY at the Paul Robeson Theatre on the A & T campus. Langston Hughes’ song-play is the story of the Birth of Christ told from a black gospel perspective, using gospel songs and dance. A & T State is pleased to welcome a guest professional staff to this production. Directing BLACK NATIVITY will be Micd Whitaker, currently on the faculty of Georgia Southern College. Among his many production credits as an actor, director, producer and teacher, this award-winning artist has acted as consultant to SESAME STREET, produced the OSSIE DAVIS AND RUBY DEE STORY HOUR syndi cated radio show, and directed nu merous plays in New York. Chuck Davis, choreographer, is the founder of the Aftican-American Dance Ensemble, a nationally rec ognized company based in Durham, and of the New York based Dance Africa. Mr. Davis is from Raleigh and has studied with Babtunde Olatunji, the Bernice Johnson Dance Co., and extensively in West Africa. The musical director is Donald Smith, who styles himself an “old church pianist.” Mr. Smith has worked with many churches in the area as choir director and pianist and served as director of the N.C. A&T State University Fellowship Gospel Choir for nine years. Rounding out the production staff, A & T’s own R. Paul Thomason and D.E. Coffey will be providing scenery and lighting, and costumes, respectively. Performances of BLACK NATIVITY will be at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6th; Saturday, December 7th; Monday, December 9th, and at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8th. Ticket prices are $8.00 for general admission, $5.00 for senior citizens and students, and $3.00 for children under 12 and A & T students. Group rates are avail able. Tickets may be reserved after 11/18 by calling (919) 334-7852 Monday-Friday, 1:00-5:30. Tickets may be purchased at the box office beginning 12/2,1:00-5:30. For additional information, call (919) 332-7519 or-7766. NCWN Sets Fiction Contest The deadline for the North Carolina Writers’ Network’s Fiction Comptetition is February 29, 1992. The first, second and third place winners will be awarded prizes of $100, $75 and $50, re spectively. The competition chair and Network staff will work to have winning entries published in a North Carolina literary publication, pending approval of the editor. Submission Guidelines: • The competition is open to any writer who is a legal resident of North Carolina or a member of NCWN. • Stories must be original and un published. They must be typed, no longer than six double-spaced pages. Two copies of each entry must be submitted. One entry per writer. • The author’s name must not ap pear anywhere on the manuscript. The author’s name, address, tele phone number(s) and title of story should be typed on a separate sheet. • Entry fee must accompany ms.: $3 for current NCWN members, $6 for nonmembers. (Authors may join with their submission by sending the NCWN annual membership dues of $25 and paying the member entry fee of $3.) Please make checks payable to NCWN. • A list of winners will be sent to entrants who enclose an SASE. No mss. will be returned. • Selection will be based on liter ary quality and on suitability for a general newspaper/magazine audi ence. Deadline: Manuscripts must be postmarked by February 29, 1992. Send Submissions and Entry Fee To: Alice E. Sink, Chair 1992 Fiction Competition 1727 Raleigh Rd. Lexington, N.C. Xmas At New Zion Baptist The Youth Departmen of New Zion Baptist Church will have its annual Christmas Program on Sunday, December 22 at 5:(X) p.m. There will be refreshments, door prizes, and a special visit from Santa!! The church is Iwated at 158 North Highland Avenue (c irner of Second Street and iLghiand Avenue). Rev. Isaac C’.irter is the pastor. The Heavens Declare The Glory - December Predictions By Artis E. Hinson Body Ecology - Greensboro Capricorn (December 23 to January 20): Changing thoughts of self and personal desires cause you to deeply reflect upon your pre sent aspirations. Religion, philoso phy, education, and travel are part of the changing circumstances in your life. Aquarius (January 21 to February 18): You and friends, through a group effort, work to create higher circumstances for the less fortunate. Greater reflection upon life after death is yours at this time. Pisces (February 19 to March 18): As you actively assist friends and associates, your reputa tion as a caregiver soars to new heights. Prophetic, new relation ships bring spiritual and physical changes to your life. Aries (March 21 to April 20): Your unwillingness to follow conventional attitudes may activate your desire to travel or make a signficant career change. You may desire to study alternative healing and the New Age spirituality. Taurus (April 21 to May 21): Your desire for the finer aspects of life include higher educa tion in law and government, knowedgeable investment oppor tunities, knowledgeable children, and the will to activate effective speculative ventures. Gemini (May 22 to June 21): A new relationship may bring great change to your life. Joint part nership agreements may effect in creased investment opportunities as well as a new home for you and your significant others. Cancer (June 22 to July 23): Fears die quickly as you suddenly hook up with an unexpectedly ful filling partner. Increasing oppor tunities for travel and the desire to study finer communication tech niques, may spice up your career. Leo (July 23 to August 24): Speculative ventures bring about dramatic increases in income. Real estate transfers and home improve ment unite to increase available wealth. Partnerships may break off or become a lot more serious and burdensome. Virgo: (August 25 to September 24): Cleanliness, order and health care positively af fect your well-being, while writing and communicative abilities dramat ically increase in substance and style. Structural changes in the home aid your personal comfort and thereby your creativity. Libra (September 24 to October 23): Reflection upon your ancestors and present family traditions creatively inspires greater artistic expression. Breakthroughs in communication may further your knowledge of alternative healing methods. Scorpio (October 24 to November 23): Supportive friends dramatically increase your personal power and drive is Uans- forming energies are yours. Investment changes may (xtsitively affect your fortunes as knowledge of dramatic changes in the business environment become more easily understocxl by you Sagittarius (November 24 to December 21); Increase in per sonal powea and knuwh.dge, siinui- lated by personal love or busines' developments, -.1 aiiKnic.illy it creases your public t a.-! as ne s ' breaththroughs in polair.s.and hiv.' further your potential, Monettiy gains create greater growth pot. i tial., ....
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