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Holiday Expo Exhibition promises to be a 'unique' experience "On December 6, an art exhibit will open in the Milton Rhodes Gallery of the Sawtooth Building. Unlike other exhibitions, this show which artists feel encouraged and supported in the continuing explo ration of their creative voice. The thirteen artists in this year's Arts Reach By REGGIE JOHNSON i will consist of unique art work not found in any other gallery in this area. What makes this show so "unique* is the fact that all the work included will have been produced by emerging and minority artists. As stated in a recent front-page article in this newspaper, there is a lack of visibility ami recognition of the black and minority artists in Winston-Salem. African-American artists are not given the opportuni ties to exhibit and still maintain their identity. However, beginning on December 6, this community will have the special opportunity to see just what our new emerging artists are producing. It will also provide the chance to get out and support those artists among us that are struggling to beat the odds by following their dreams. The exhibit I am speaking of is the annual Holiday Expo Exhibi tion. Held each December through January, this exhibition is open to all artists in the Triad with an emphasis on emerging and minority artists. In presenting these new artists to the community, the Arts Council hopes to educate the public to the type of work being created by grassroot artists. The thirteen peo ple showcased in this exhibition represent the diverse economic, eth nic and cultural populations of the region. The works displayed embody The Arts Council's com mitment to human understanding through the arts. By providing emerging artists a collective venue, The Arts Council strives to create an environment in exhibition each bring a special vision of their cultural experience to the viewing public. As a group they represent the wide spectrum of human experience found in this city. This group includes: Leo Rucker, formally a resident of Winston Salem and now living in Stokesdale uses portraiture as a vehicle to cap ture on canvas the things and friends that surround his daily life. Waddod Allah Shabazz is a self taught artist from Georgia that brings to life black culture in the visage of some bf our great talents and thinkers. Olivia Gatewood reflects through her paintings her belief in the essential purity of experimental improvisation as s^e uses organic lines, forms, and light to bring the viewer into harmonious association with nature. A graduate of the Pratt Insti tute, Richard Grenberg takes an abstract approach with an African influence to create his own unique style. Leroy "Lee" Cox, a local businessman, freelance writer, artist, and video producer who is a member of several arts and commu nity organizations, is a former presi dent of Associated Artists of Win- * ston-Salem. Mr. Cox says that his art "attempts to convey the real of the surreal while maintaining the positive imagery of African-Ameri cans." Using line, shape, form, and movement are the basic elements Herman L. Aldridge uses to struc ture his art and create objects from his unconscious mind. Edward L. Anderson, a senior at Winston Salem State University, paints natu Waddell inducted into Int'l Society of Poets A local poet was recently inducted into the International Soci ety of Poets. Mrs. .Olivia Waddell Bailsman of Winston-Salem was inducted into the Society at a Symposium and Convention in Washington, D.C. in August. Bausman received a walnut plaque inscribed with her poem entitled "We Must Work Together for Peace." In addition to her induction, Bausman also received a second trophy from the World of Poetry in New York this past September at the Marriott Hotel. Rec Center holds Turkey pMSIipPgjirent ?4Mk.if^:r^v * ^bothood' Rect^liodi!Ae<?rdLl ng ? to Ben -. ||;iecently- held ?* Tf?|^^ of the reaeatibfi Special Event for kids and aduKs ? center, the purpose of the event ; ?: of all ages. was to not only provide some Tuesday, Nov. 26, the Center p^lhanle^ivmg fun, but to also held a Shoot?tbe-Free-Thr6w help the <xntcras well Contest for children age* six to "We're trying to change the Ifc years of a*e, and a Slam image of the Happy Hill Gardens i Bunk Contest for people 15 community* he said. *And the years and older. The prize for image we're trying to focus on is the Free Throw contest was a that education and scholastic free turkey or ham donated by scholarship witllwing a people ^ winner of the together forthe^good of the torn* star, dunk contest received a free rnunuy." FC Day School Open House Olivia Wadctoll Bailsman Forsyth Country Day School is holding an Open House on Tuesday, December 3 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Visitors may drop in to take a guided tour of the campus and to observe classes and activities in progress. Staff, parent volunteers and students will conduct the tours and welcome guests. Forsyth Country Day School is * i ?.i ^ v v 11 CO diriiliOIUti school for children from prc-kinder garten through twelfth grade. In addition to a strong collcgc prepara tory curriculum, the school features a competitive sports program for boys and girls, an extensive art pro gram, two exceptional libraries and computer labs, and a "hands-on" science program beginning in the Lower School. Forsyth Country Day School is locatcd at 5501 Shallowford Road, Lv. . ,i(Ufc information, call the school's Admission Office at (919) 945-3151. ral forms that come directly from African-American culture. A mother of three and self taught artist, Reba Austin brings much of herself to her work, her softly blended lines and realistic colors bring her portraits to life. Also a self-taught artist, Jerry Bar ber uses a variety of mediums to create images from our African American heritage. A native of Winston-Salem, Timothy Bailey brings a special sensibility to his work as a professional illustrator and graphic designer.. His work in this show allows us to sec the bene fits of his talents. Rachel Ziesk, presently living in Winston-Salem, says her sculp ture is an attempt to make people view the world in a different way. Using abstract forms, she tries to express those parts of life and emo tions that are not easily recognized. Carl V. Tuttle brings alive the North Carolina landscape in his colorful works. An associate member of the First Avenue Gallery in Lexington, Mr. Tuttle has exhibited(at the Reynolda House Gallery as well as the Davidson County Art Guild. While you are at the Sawtooth Building, don't forget to visit Win ston Square. The Central Winstdn Salem Association will again spon sor the annual Tree Lighting Cele bration on December 6, at 7 p.m. in the park. The program will include band music, the Spirit of Life Communi ty Choir directed by pavid Allen, dancers, handbells, sing-alongs, and a special visit from Santa Claus. The City Christmas Tree will be officially lighted by Mayor Martha Wood. The audience will be treated to free candy for the children and complimentary hot chocolate. Storefront Galleries along Fourth Street will be filled with hol iday artwork by students in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools beginning the first week in December through New Years. Also on December 6, the Art ? #. P Stevens Center ? I Something for Everyone For ticket information L Call 721-1946 ? Galleries at Sixth and Trade will hold their holiday open house. Ten galleries and studios will be open to the public to display original art work, pottery, handmade fiber arti cles, jewelry, and up-scale contem porary gift items. Refreshments will be served at each establishment. And as a part of First Night 1992 and SECCA's presentation of Faustwork Mask, SECCA will initi ate "Masked Marvels," an art activi ty series at community recreation centers, housing developments and libraries. This program is a joint ven ture and supported by The Arts Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and S.A.F.E. Initiative. The programs will introduce ori gins of mask making, examining its .purpose and function in various cul tures. The classes will provide back ground through books and slides. Each participanbwill create one com plete mask. Selected masks will be displayed at the Sawtooth Building as part of First Night, the New Year's Eve Cele bration for the family. The masks will be made through the workshops including those on display, will b? worn in the New Year's Eve Parade!, coordinated by The Arts Council. For more information concern ing the Holiday Expo Exhibition and the SECCA Mask Workshops pleast call 722-5293. For information concerning First Night please call 724-7339. DON'T MISS!!!! CELEBRATIONS: AN AFRICAN ODYSSEY 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 [The following it ? review from the 1990 production of H'Celebrations: An African Odyssey'*J Friday evening's performance of "Celebrations: An African Odyssey" was in many ways like Frederick Douglas' 1845 Narrative in which the author chronicled his dramatic triumph over that "peculiar institution" known as slavery. READ THIS!!! Winston-Salem, N.C. With book & lyrics by Ricardo Pitt* Wiley, music by Pitt-Wiley, Kent Brisby A Lawrence Czoka, "Celebrations" is thf story of a young and beautiful African princess stolen and enslaved in America while trying to solve the mystery of the "Lost Baby King." The production features African spiritual and Gospel music combined with the traditional ON THE ^ AVANT-GARDE By TANG NIVRI Just as Douglas' story illustrates the power if the individual ?^a nation to transcend even the direst of circumstances, so does "An African Odyssey," which fuses music, dance, singing, playing, acting, and storytelling into a powerful drama, compelling its audience to "celebrate" the triumph of the human spirit! of my ancestors, poitrayed by "Big John" Heath, Carlotta Samuels-Flemmings, Kenny Malleoe, Sharon Frazier, LaTonya Black, Sherane Price & Company, I also heard their fortuitous words of wisdom .. . declaring to all who would listed, "appearance is buy a small part of leadership; no gift should be given with the expectation of receiving a gift; and all things lost can be found." Oh, if only we would listen more, often more often to the words of our ancestors I Now, about that scene! It occurs at the conclusion of Act I when the young princess is kidnaped by the "people stealers," sold into slavery, and transported on a ship thousands of miles away ... as that old hymn goes, "... long as I live and trouble rises" ... it was the visual image of the young princess (my daughter, your daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend, anybody), trapped like an animal, yet fighting, struggling with all of the intellect of one's might, captured, only as Mabel Robinson could, through dance, song, sets, and lighting. (Even as I write to you of my experience, recalling this scene fills me with emotion.) Not to get too far ahead because there is plenty to see, hear, and talk about in this production, however, there is one scene that I will never, ever forget as long as I live ? but more about that later. This sparkling production presented by the North Carolina Black Repertory Theatre Co., directed and choreographed by Ms. Mabel Robinson, produced by Larry Leon Hamlin, further confirms that fact that there is a reservoir of extraordinary talent in the City of African dance and movement. Under the very gifted eyes, ears, hands, heart and soul of none other than Ms. Mabel Robinson (a veritable "Who's Who" on Broadway in the world of musical-dance theater), the entire cast, including the technical crew which. created a brilliant set St lighting design, effectively transported its audience bacldV After having searched for the past to the early 1990s to experience life first/ eleven years, as it might have been in the small West Repertory Theatre believes that African M'Cuta Village, then later as "Celebrations" is the right holiday slaves on an American plantation. musical to reflect the culture and history The contrast between he two is very important As an audience, we were introduced, then immersed, surrounded and engulfed in the African "Ceremonial FGhg" where we each became a part of the energy of the "new time celebration.'* While bathing myself in the emotions of the the African-American family and community. Go see it for yourself. I will tell you this, after he stopped crying, my ten-year old son felt that everybody ? black, white, or otherwise ? should see "Celebrations." And a little child shall lead them! GIVE A STAR'STUDDED PACKAGE! /'nn r /'<?//</;: THE 19914992 NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS December 27?January 8 DIVIDING THE ESTATE by HORTON FOOTE Screenplay writer of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. TENDER MERCIES, and THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL. AT THE STEVENS CENTER WINSTON-SALEM February 20*March 81 NEIL SIMON'S JAKFS WOMEN After winning a Pulitzer Prize and 4 Tony Award* for LOST IN YONKERS, Mr. Simon returns with another World Premiere. /iM'u' I \ui 1'iitten /ctiiiifci lliirrriiui SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION SERIES PACKAGE Purchase the two show package at lew than tingle ticket prices ... Subscription orders receive advance seating for both snows. Regular Scries Package $51.00 (both shows) Senior/Student Package $47.00 (both shows) Steele Tkketi on Sale for DMdinf the Essstt Now. IS, $26 General - $24 Soxftent/Set** Stegle Tickets oa Sale for Jake's Women Jan. 13, $31 General ? $29 Student/Senior. CALL (919) 721-1945 ? (919) 721-1946 liUk I )ii\-iit>i*n ?j j < >> * / //;<;/'( III / ;./// \til A SI I /i?/ It <n I, >, 1 S \11 ht '.'ins with \<i
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