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Stephanie Beacham, right, fDynasty") stars as a no-nonsense, adventurous nun reluctantly put In charge of a group of hard-to-place, unruly orphans, who include Joel Robinson, left, and Alex aundria Simmons, In the new NBC comedy series "Sister Kate," premiering Sunday, Sept. 24. African art exhibit continues at Mint Museum Selected from the extensive col lection of Rita and John Grunwald, "African Art From the Rita and John Grunwald Collection" is on exhibit through Nov. 19 at the Mint Museum in Charlotte. ? This exhibition,oL65 African art works presents a diverse insight into the use, ethnic groups, tribal regions ?and individual artists of the African continent. Particularly rich in works dealing with the human form in African art, the exhibition reflects the fascination held by the Grunwalds in this area of their collecting. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue with an introduction by Dr. Roy Sieber and essay texts by .curator Diane Pelrine and guest writer Dr. Patrick McNaughton. Both the exhibition and the catalogue emphasize considera tion of looking at African art, the eth nic heritage and traditions, quality and context for use in life. Organized by the Indiana Uni versity Art Museum in Bloomington, IndM the exhibition is accompanied by programs in the community and the museum, including a Family Day African Festival at the Mint, where the Chuck Davis Dance Troupe will headline a day of hands-on activities, music, craft demonstrations, food, films, and more. The festival will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8. Smokey Robinson spotlighted on cable TV special LOS ANGELES - The latest chapicr of the acclaimed "Motown on Showtime" series will focus on prolific". Motown veteran Smokey ? ? Robinson. This one-hour retrospec- ' live of Robinson's incredible 30 year music career will premiere on Showtime this fall. The program will feature inter views with Mr. Robinson's celebrity fans arid friends, many shot on location in Detroit where Smokey Robinson and The Miracles flour ished to fame. Some of those who will talk aboul the legendary musi cian include Linda Ronstadt, Luther Murray's Mill offers ? MurrayVMUl Historic District, located on Murray's Mill Road in Catawba (3 miles southwest of ?Catawba off N.C. Hwy 10), is a estored tum-of-the-ccntury water powered grist and flour mill with guided mill tours, film, exhibits, dis plays, and 27-acre mill pond. The site also includes Murray & Minges Gen eral Merchandise Store, a genuine Vandross, Terence Trent D'Arby, Anita Baker, The Temptations, Dick^ Clark, Berry Gordy, the Miracles, _ -Lamont DoziefrABCrMary Wel&F~ course, Smokey. ___ Rounding out this insightful look into Mr. Robinson's career is" rare vintage footage from the vaults of Motown. After their first hit single, "Shop Around," (1961) Smokey Robinson and The Miracles went on to become one of the Motown label s mainstays, producing such classics as "Tracks of My Tears," "Tears of a Clown," and "Going to a Go-Go." In addition to his vocal abili ties, Smokcy is also wnterT having created many hits for other Motown artists including "My Guy" for Mary Wells, "My Girl" and "Get Ready" for The Tempta tions, and "Ain't That Peculiar" for Marvin Gaye. In the early '70s, following sev eral years as vice president of Motown Records, Smokey returned to the top of the charts as a solo artist with "Bein' With You" and "Cruisin." variety of entertainment opportunities and drinks, stone ground meal, . clothes, toys, antiques, and other old fashioned products of all kinds. The Wheathouse Folk Art Gallery features master woodwright Eddie Hamrick working in his shop and gallery on the lower floor and Catawba County folk art on the upper floor. Picnic facilities are also available. Admis sions: Mill tours are $2 for adults and $1 for senior citizens, students, and children; store and folk art gallery are free. Hours, Thursday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., mill tours begin on the hour. Civic, school, church, and other groups welcome. For more information or to make group appoint ments call 241-4299 or 465-0383. Southern Classic Poetry Contest offers spectacular $1 ,000 in prizes The Third Annual Southern Classic Poetry Contest is offering $1,000 in cash prizes to new poets and professionals who enter this dis- * _iinguished competition. Besides the prestigious $500 grand prize, there is - a $250 first prize, a $100 second prize and three third prizes of $50 cach. All poems will be considered for publication in the 1990 American Anthology of Southern Poetry. Win ArtsReach Forsyth County, another program ~ Cultural Discovery gives a sense of wonderment to its special audi cnccs. Targeting the emotionally and physically handicapped, the homeless, convalcscents and older adults, this endeavor bring s arts programming to those who are gen erally overlooked. The artistic activities presented are especially planned and implemented to enrich the lives of those who are seldom touched by the arts by reason of poverty, and/or social, physical or economic deprivation. Serving a total of 17 organiza tions and /or institutions, the essen tial elements of this program take ners will be notified by Jan. 1, 1990. Every poet who enters this con test will receive a free subscription to Poetics, the dynamic newsletter of Great Lakes Poetry Press, which pro files contemporary pools, reports on the latest developments in American poetry and provides special contest announcements and updates. Each poet may enter one (and only one) poem, 20 lines or less, on From Page AS visual arts experiences or visits by performing artists to residents and students of handicap centers, home less shelters, convalescent centers and older adult homes, centers an(t churches in and around Winston Salem. Sponsored by grant by the Kate B. Reynolds Poor and Needy Trust Fund, Urban Arts is able to fill a void in the cultural experi ences of residents in the area. One discovery wc have made is that these cultural experiences encourage re-entry and mainstrcam ing into society. It should bc remembered that the conditions in which these special populations find themselves arc in no way due 1 NOW OPEN AND READY TO SERVE YOU! i Your Complete Automotive ^ . Service Center ? Tune Ups ? Alignment ? Brakes ? Muffler ? Shocks ? Radiator Wide Selection i -rnwmm ?f ~^re styies & Brands! I LIBERTY TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE "Next to Smith Reynolds Airport' 3305 N. Liberty St. Phone; 744-0001 any subject, written in any style. Poem and poet's name and address must be typed or printed on one side of a sheet of typing paper. Poets should keep a copy since entries can't be returned. There is no entry fee for this contest. Contest ends Oct. 15. Entries should be mailed to: Southern Classic Poetry Contest, Great Lakes Poetry Press, P.O. Box 56703 Harwood Heights, IL 60656 to any fault of their own. But rather, by chance and circumstances "the arts" seem to pass them by. Art-Is and Cultural Discovery enrich the lives of participants through visual, musical or creative expression ... sharing the beauty of the arts with those who don't experience much beauty in their lives at all. BRRNFORD MfiRSfil IS QURRTET featuring Kenny Kirkland f 1 1 dau Sept It 1 909 / shows: 0:00 0 1 0:00 Tickets .tv. nl, tble at Orrhr>str.? Pit 4 Now Hear This lowfr lovol Morr h.tnlilo ^l.j/.i 1 1 1 W Fourth St ALDERMAN BURKE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS IN OUR WARD: ? Sidewalks on Carver School Road for safety of children walking to school; ? The lights and the tennis court at Carver School; ? Made railroad crossing at Carver School and Old Walkertown Road safer by rerouting a portion of Carver School Road; ? Improved the railroad crossing at Old Walkertown Road and Carver School Road by updating the cross ing with arms and signal lights; ? The Ebony Hill Fire Station and other stations throughout the community; ? Curbing on Bowen Boulevard. Akron Drive and other streets . ALDERMAN BURKE INITIATED. DEVELOPED, AND NAMED THE FOLLOWING RECREATION CENTERS: ? Crawford Park (North Hampton); ? Bowen Park Par Course; ? Naming Rupert Bell Park _i ? The Recreation Center and Park at Carver School Road. ALDERMAN BURKE HAS REPRESENTED THE IN TERESTS OF THE NORTHEAST WARD BY SERVING ON THE FOLLOWING BOARDS; " Board of Directors, NC League of Municiualities. ? Board of Director srNC^Black Elected Qlftctato] _? During her 1st term as Alderman, she served on the Board of Directors of Experiment in Self -Reliance. ALDERMAN BURKE HAS SERVED THE INTERESTS OF THE NORTHEAST WARD THROUGH REPRESENTATION AND LEADERSHIP ON THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: ? Chairman. American 400th Anniversary Committee for Forsyth County; ? Chairman. Public Safety Committee; RE-ELECT VIVIAN H. BURKE NORTHEAST ALDERMAN " The Record Speaks " Proven Leadership Vote September 26, 1 989 PUNCH # 99 ? Transportation Advisory Committee: ? Transportation, Communications, Public Safety Com mittee; ? Public Works Committee. ALDERMAN BURKE HAS SERVED THE INTERESTS OF THE ENTIRE WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY: * Delegate to the 1980 Democratic Convention Political Whip); * introduced the resolution resulting in the representa tion of more minorities and women on Boards and Committees; * Organized, the Black Political Awareness League; signs all over the city; * Elder of Grace Presbyterian Church; * Initiated a Drug Task Force and Public Forum on Drugs; * Initiated a Youth Advisory Council for the city of Winston-Salem; * Communicates each week with the community Positive Perspectives her own radio program, and a quarterly newsletter; * 1st Alderman to have an Advisory Board that allows ? the community a part of the decision making ' in government; * Organized the Liberty East Redevelopment. Inc. ~tLERPfrhich works with drugs, crime, and tutoring th? ynnth, and pMorly and limning": States; " _____ * PasrNationaT Membership Chairman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.. and served on the Board of Trustees, Elizabeth City State University; National Women of Achievement, Top Ladies of Distinction. NAACP, and various other community and civic organizations; * Played a major role in creating higher police visibility in areas that have high crime rates: * Handled over a thousand complaints for citizens of the Northeast Ward and city during the last four years. Vote -- VIVIAN H. BURKE Coming Next Week September 28 in the Winston-Salem Chronicle SPECIAL SECTION v?;v.v;*7*T\vX'X ?* OP^ooV ?; : 'ivi >;%?.% ... ...-.? ?**;????* ***???"?*? ??* "Yxt\xyx;x<<;x;x*xy>x;x*x*x,x,x*x*x'x'x<'x,x?xx<'xjj;??jx<<??x,x'x*x'x**"'' ? Commemorating Winston-Salem Urban League's Equal Opportunity Day September 28 ? Highlighting aspects and programs of the Urban League ?Stressing how important the Urban League is to our community If you are an Equal Opportunity Employer and would like to voice your support of Equal Opportunity and the Urban League in this section call: Julie Perry, Advertising Manager, 722-8624
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