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V - V w VMM V^IIWW ? ? ? WV4 J I I IV ? VII ?W \J I ti I , I *J & 1 ^ ? Young Black Writers' Program gears up According to Websters, lan- duced to role models/mentors that guage is "a systematic means of have used literature to touch all communicating ideas or feelings our lives. The Programming by the use of conventionalized Department of The Arts Council ArtsReach By REGGIE JOHNSON signs, sounds, gestures, or marks having understood meanings." As a community, it is through our art, especially the literary arts, that we find the means to commu nicate the ideas and experiences of our collective experience. Lan guage in the written form, pro vides us with the tools and foun dation to create a lasting structure ? housing the history and her itage of African-Americans as well as the ideas of the future. Go to any library and find the works of Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, August Wilson, Alice Walker, James Baldwin, and Sonia Sanchez and you find a liv ing history of our lives and the lives of our parents and grandpar ents. As a community, it is our responsibility to make sure our children are exposed to African American literature. Equally important, our children should have the skills and ability to express themselves and be intro of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County recognizes a need for a supplementary enrichment pro gram to the public school s cur riculum that nurtures writing stu dents of today in order to develop excellence in adult writers of tomorrow. To meet this need, The Arts Council offers the Young Black Writers' Program. Young Black Writers is a series of seminars for high school-agedi adults which focuses on teaching a new generation about literature. It also provides specialized instruction so that these young people can learn the craft of writing. The project is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Writers' Network and is an important part of this organization's effort to pro mote literacy and build an audi ence for literature throughout North Carolina. The North Carolina Writers' Network is a statewide literary service organization with over 1400 members. Its stated purpose is to provide programs and ser vices to a wide range of writers, writers' groups, bookstores, libraries, arts councils, etc. In Winston-Salem, 25 high school-aged black students will be recruited to participate in a series of ten, two hour creative writing workshops led by two profession al workshop leaders. The work shops will be held every other Saturday morning from 10-12 starting in January and ending in early June. The workshops will be held in the Art-Is House at St. Benedict s Catholic Church at 1625 East 12th Street in Winston Salem. Through this program, young adults are given the opportunity to write poems, plays, short stories, and even scripts. In this way, they explore the great variety of fofms available for expression. In addi tion, the students learn the skills and tools of writing, and have the unique chance to learn more about the rich heritage found in the works of African-American writ ers. The program encourages young people to explore their own creativity; provides opportunity for them to participate in this long overlooked artform; encourages their exploration of the arts as a career choice and provides posi tive outlets for young people to express emotion. Writing students face appalling odds in attempting to become established authors. Cast selected for When the North Carolina Black Repertory company presents its second annual religious Holiday musical, Celebrations: An African Odyssey, which opens December 6 at the Arts Council Theatre in Win ston-Salem, it will feature an ebul lient singing, dancing, and drum ming ensemble. The cast selected includes the Reverend John Heath, as King Atomi, Wendy Smith as Princess Jaharri, LaTanya Black as Queen Shaale, and Kenny Malette as the Elder of the Tribe. As this touching story of a young and beautiful princess who is stolen from her native West Africa unfolds, veteran NCBRC perform ers, Carlotta Samuels-Fleming, J.W. Smith, Sharon Fra/.icr, Sheronc Price, Randy Johnson, and Robin Littlejohn-Franklin join several NCSA students and local perform ers in this joyous celebration of "life, birth, and rebirth." Other cast members are Brian Coats, Dwana Smallwood, Natasha Williams, Tim Reid, Celvin Lee, Tiffany Williams, Tanya Price, Charis Johnson, Aaron Salih, Britney and Erin Hines, and Weusi Chapman. Musicians are Hashim Salih, George Glenn, Charles Green, and Michael Williams. Celebrations: An African Odyssey, directed by Mabel Robin son and produced by Larry Leon Hamlin, will be presented Decem ber 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 8 R * - ?? *-* p.m., and December 8, 15, and 22 at 3 p.m. only...at the Arts Council Theatre, 61 (V Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem. Call 919/723-7907 for reservations and group rates. \ CAROLINA RECORD SHOW Music From The 40's Thru The 90's BURLINGTON, NC CHARLOTTE, NC Holiday Inn Sheraton Airport Motel 1-85 & Rt.49 (Exit 145) I-85 Billy Graham Pkwy Saturday, Nov. 23 Sunday, Nov. 24 10:00 am-5:00 pm ? Dealer Tables ? Rock & Roll ? Country & Western ? Beach Music ? Soul R&B ? Jazz ? Soundtracks ? Imports ? Promos ? Blues ? Folk ? Hard Rock/Punk ? "Rare" Collector's Items/Oldies ? Videos ? Picture Sleeves ? Movie Posters ? R&R T-Shirts ? Videos, Records, Tapes & CDs Sponsored by Admission $2.00 Carolina ?ecocd Collectors wSm TTTTTTTTftTfTtTTTTTTri THE LITTLE THEATREH FINAL WEEK RAPPAPORT play by Herb Gardner Nov. 21,22,23 at 8pmNov. 24 at 2pm BOX OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY thru SATURDAY- 12 noon to 5:30 pm FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 725-4001 f Major publishing houses publish far fewer works by African-Amer ican writers than by other seg ments of the population, and liter ary journals and small presses print only a small percentage of work by black writers. This pro ject may encourage some partici pants to pursue a writing career and make a difference to the sta tus quo. More importantly, it will help all participants to build the skills they need to become successful communicators. In a professional light, it brings the youth in close contact with professional authors who serve as positive role models. If you are interested in more information concerning this pro gram, contact the Programming Department of The Arts Council at 722-2585. Pre-registration is required. D'Walla Simmons Choir Director Loo David Logotto Wind Enoombio Diroctor 'A Christmas Celebration' Presented by Winston-Salem State University Ctyoirand Wind Ensemble i< 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov.24, 1991 Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium FREE! Public Invited N.C. BLACK REPERTORY COMPANY presents its Second Annual Religious Holiday Musical CELEBRATIONS: AN AFRICAN OpYSSEY An exhilarating story of a young and beautiful African princess who is stolen and enslaved in America while trying to solve the mystery of "The Lost Baby King", combines African spiritual and Gospel music with traditional African dance and movement. Directed and Choreographed by Mabel Robinson Book & Lyrics by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley Music by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, Kent Brisby & Lawrence Czoka Traditional Movement by ? * ? - ? _ _ Sherone Price ~?? ???? December 6-7-12-13-14-19-20-21 8pm 8-15-22 3pm Arts Council Theatre 610 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem $15 Adults $10 Students/Senior Citizens Call 723-7907 for reservations & group rates SO BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS (ESPECIALLY THE CHILDREN) AND BE A PART OF THIS HISTORIC AND ANNUAL HOLIDAY TRADITION!!! Produced by Larry Leon Hamlin 'ARTS Tte NCBRC ti Mfpomd by Km Uotud An* Huod Drive of tbc AjuCowca, lac Th? The on Aiu Sacuoa of (he North CatoUd* Aiu Council. ? dthtim at Um D^nan ai Cukurai Raauca, f>i MtM pmt f Y \T \C ] T wWMistnnulistoi from fundi ^pwpnaad by V llj I I I . ib? Nonb C*rolw? 0?ocr?l Alterably tod ibe Nitioatl EoIwmm for Aim ip Wwtmgm, DC. ? f?d?wl ^ncy MSHwryl Mfpan racimd fm Bxpmtoo Ant of Um N?HmI \)VlN$TM SAlfM ?'>0RS*rMC0UNlY DC. ??cy. rod Hi nut kciici Loqiin Rattisc\ Tracy I'ollan Jennifer Harmon /nek I )a\iit>on I S \| I In IMIIS \\ 1111 \|t|l /'.lizabcth / /tin Xcil Simon lliuton / thUt GIVE A STAR-STUDDED PACKAGE! THE 1991-1992 NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AT THE STEVENS CENTER WINSTON-SALEM December 2 7-January 8 DIVIDING THE ESTATE HORTON FOOTE Screenplay writer of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, TENDER MERCIES, and THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL. February 20-March 8 NEIL SIMON'S JAKE'S WOMEN After winning a Pulitzer Priie and 4 Tony Awards for LOST IN YONKERS, Mr. Simon returns with another World Premiere. SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION^ SERIES PACKAG Purchase the two show package at leu than tingle ticket prices ... Subscription order* receive advance seating for both shows. Regular Series Package $51.00 (both shows) Senior/Student Package $47.00 (both shows) Single Tickets on Sale for Dividing the Estate Nov. 18, $26 General ? $24 Student/Senior Single Tickets on Sale for Jake'? Women Jan. 13, $31 General < $29 StudentSenior. CALL (919) 721-1945 ? (919) 721-1946
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