Newspapers / The Charlotte Post (Charlotte, … / Nov. 5, 1987, edition 1 / Page 16
Part of The Charlotte Post (Charlotte, N.C.) / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
* A STATUE FOR DUKE ELUENGTON - Inter nationally renown soprano Jessye Norman Ciand cabaret artist Bobby Short drew sell-out crowds at Lincoln's Center’s Avery Fisher Hall ^n Now York City recently for "Salute the Duke," a gala fondraising concert for the Duke -Ellington Memorial Fund. The festivities in cluded a black-tie supper/dance following the performance sponsored by event underwrit ers, Philip Morris Companies, Inc. and Gazelle International. Guests and performers includ ed, from left, Mrs. William F. Buckley, Jr., chairman of the event; Patricia French, Ga zelle International; The Honorable David Din rary chairman; Jessye Norman; Bobby Short and George Knox, Philip Morris Companies, Inc. The Fund plans top erect a statue of Duke Ellington in New York City's Central Park. :Arts And Science Council Announces Vanguard Awards Tha Vanguard Awards, prs j, MnUd by the Charlotte « Mecklenburg Arts and Science ■ Council on November 21, at 8:15 ; p m. at the Oonventian Center, is a » major new event celebrating the ; vitality and growth of the arts in l the Carolinas. Special guests will ‘ include Walter Cronkite, Lynn l Redgrave, and Susan Bennett ; King, President of Steuben Glass, whose company has designed the f. Vanguard award. Patterned after the Oscar Awards, the Vanguard Awards will recognize individuals in seven categories for their contributions • tothsarts: corporate philanthro py. individual philanthropy, per sonal commitment, artistic achievement, arts and ed ucation, and staff leadership. The Martin Lea Award, commemorat ing the outstanding contributions that Lee, the first President of the Arts and Science Council, made to the community, will be presented to an individual whoee life-long contributions to the arts and sci ences are truly notahls. Many local performing arts groups, including tbs Charlotte Symphony, the Charlotte Chil dren’s Choir, the Charlotte Folk Music Society, mime Hardin Mi nor, and the Chuck Davis African American Dance Ensemble will furnish entertainment for the evening. Dr. Charles 0. Hadley, Dane Professor of English at XJussns College, is the Director of the Vanguard ceremony. ; Preceding the presentation of the Vanguard Awards, sponsors of the event will welcome special Russia at the First Citizens Bank and Trust Company at a Made-tie cocktail party. | Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company x£ Charlotte, NC, is the major un derwriter of the evening. Other sponsors include Wachovia Bank >nd Trust Company, which is un derwriting the Charlotte Bympho ny Orchestra performance at the ceremony, and First Citizens Bank >nd Trust Company, which is itosting the cocktail party and pro dding strolling violinists for the •party. Piedmont Airlines, the Ra idisaon Plaza Hotel, and the Park ?ibtel are providing travel and ac eommodatione for the special ! guests. Ivey's is providing print ing services. >: Dr. Clyde 8. Rent, President of • the Arts and Science Council * .Board rf Directors said, "As in So '••ny ether areas, Charlotte, NC, ;ls becoming known for quality. ’ This Urns it is in ths arts and sei anesa. ft takes a lot of money, tal ! ant and dedication for a city to • emerge as a leader in an arena ; njch as the arts end adenose. The * Vanguard Awards is ths event at which the Arte and 8dence Coun ; dl will proudly recognise and hon I or those who have helped to make } Charlotte the mqjor cultured center < this ana. In the ftiture, tea hope that these -wards will be made in l Charlotte's new regional Perform ing Arte Center and that they will be expanded to honor cultural loaders from both Camlimuh* Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Dalton, Jr. (Bob and Owin) are the Co Chairman of the Vanguard Award Program Committee. "What a wonderful way to celebrate the achievements of oar local talent ^and leadership. I just can't imag ' ins where anyone would go for a batter buy in the entertainment world than to be in our Conven tion Center on the evening of No vember 21. I^nn Redgrave, Wal ter Cronkite, and some of the best artistic talent in this region - all for (7.60 including refreshments. WowT said Bob Dalton. Other committee members are: - Mrs. Edgar Cato, Mrs. Catherine Fleming, Mrs. Floyd Hansen, Ms. Dorothy Hodges, Mias Meg Hrip ko, Mrs. Robert Karaay, Mr. and Mrs. John Knier, Mr. Hardin Mi nor, Mr. W.G. (Buddy) Reid, and Mr. Richard Schwab. Tickets for the Awards ceremo ny are available for (7.60 in the Spirit Square Box Office (704/376 8883), the Development Office of Discovery place (704/372-6261 ext. 29), and at the Queens College Community Affair* Office (704/ 337-2205).Awards ceremony is open to the public and all ages are welcome. The Charlotte-Meeklenburg Arts and Science Council is the umbrella organisation for 47 or ganisations such as the Charlotte Symphony, Spirit Square, Opera Carolina, the Mint Museum, and Discovery Place who are mem bers or affiliates. '.STr. '<• Campaign News Program Begins TV> report and analyze the moot wide open presidential race in over 26 years, CNN is adding a newscast devoted exclusively to political news to its weekday pro gramming. INSIDE POLITICS '88, which began November 2, pro vides a live weekday, half-hour chronicle of the election year. The program goes beyond traditional political reporting to give viewers an inside perspective on the pro cess by which Americans will elect their next President and other na tional leaders. CNN election an chors Bernard Shaw, Mary Alice Williams and Lou Waters will con tribute to the program, with Na tional Political Correspondent Frederick Allen providing analy During the first three weeks, each candidate will appear live on INSIDE POLITICS for inter views; Thursday, November 6, Rev. Jesse Jackson; . ....... A Friday, November 6, Represen " --■——T tative Jack Kemp; Tuesday, November 10, Alexan der Hair, ' Wednesday, November 11, Rep resentative Richard Gephardt; § Thursday, November 12, Pat Robertson; Friday, November IS, Senator Paul Simon; r Tuesday, November 17, Govern or Pete DuPont; Wednesday, November 18, Gov ernor Bruce Babbitt; Thursday, November 19, Gov ernor Michael Dukakis; Friday, November 20, Senator Albert Gore, Jr. According to Bob Fumad, CNN vice president and executive pro ducer in charge of election cover age, INSIDE POLITICS‘88 is a po litical buffs dream and will prove invaluable. "It will allow CNN to brook new ground in political cov erage in terms of originality and depth - we have so many story idsaa. I already wish the show wars an hour long." upruif, irfn f» | Xam Uj|C|JgMa CiAliLtA w rBuiunng UV9 nOmmy rasnon rTOSOfnBaOn • Hair Designs by MARILYN • Nails by "CHeLla" •Lundies Undies «Bloomers N Things • Kuppenhehners - Tyvota Mafl • Gktfiss Formal Wear • T. Edwards • Eastland • BeauTles-Oullet Square LIVE ENTERTAINMENT HORS D’OURVES & CASH BAR Tickets Price $5.00 Presented By; LIFE-STYLE PROMOTIONS For More Information Cal; 563-S484 BURBANK - After capturing tha hearts of millions on thair award-winning television com mercials, those dancing n groov ing CALIFORNIA RAISINS have at last made thair album debut. Tha California Ralelna™ wee re. leased today on Priority Records, distributed by Capitol Records. The debut single, "I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” the asms aong made famous in the TV commercials, will ship to stares on November 2. Produced by Rose Vennelli end featuring the legendary Buddy Miles on lead vocals, the LP in dudes many additional dasric hits such ae ”Lean On Me,” "Stand By Me," "La Bamba," "You Can't Hur ry Love,” "When A Man Loves A Woman," "Mony Mony," "Heartbreak Hotel,” and "Respect." Other top muaidans contribut ing their talents to the UP include Ed Grange on keyboards, guitarist Pat Kelly, Dave Marotta on base, and Dave Stefanelli on drums. The album ships in LP, CD, and cassette configurations in identical packaging to allow for the indu sion of a full-col or poster of THE, CALIFORNIA RAISINS™ in ac tion. ; ’ The debut of the day-animated CALIFORNIA RAISINS TV com mercials, aa part of a multi-million dollar promotional campaign launched by The California Raisin Advisory Board, catapulted the Rairins to superstardom. Priority Records approached Applause Li censing, Licensor fcr THE CALI puppoW] I ®ur FORN1A RAIS1NSTM, with tha idaa at recording an album by tha Radaina, and with thair go-ahead, the project got under way. Along with tha ralaaaa at JQjg Planning is everything. f Call your local Johr agent for •Life Insurance Plans •Health Plans •Group Insurance Plans •Estate Planning <:•' ; •Business Life Insurant Plans u •Mutual Funds* > •VariableLife** //< / / Financial Services Dtaatita Carr 8730 Red Oak Blvd. Suite 106 (704) 826- 8067 Vk can help you here and now Not just hereafter. 'nchca 'venmg ^CftarCotte's finest CSfight Spots This Weelds Featured Night Spot Is: . fIfU QoCd %gom * 640 N. Graham St. Bov Clark is known for her winning personality, dynamic way with customers, wit and charm - ingra ft”?? tr^kM f mensguof Thuyassn easy and eqjoyable task (even hard work can bo cn >oyshie). Thsee fcremontlnnod personality traits are also the reasons the chib's constantly fall of fan-loving a<htha who return week after weak to solas end eryjoy thamaalvea while socializing with IHenfo and aaoo Bov always finds time to help plan parties for regular customers to oelebrate birthdays, annhsnaiiaa. homaorai^^dsp|rtnrMaad other special occasions U their faBoot. Just an added plus that As foals, hasps Prank, Chilly and Curtis are always there to back her and assist in beeping the crowds smiling. r ikingand Queen oub and Lounge I I ThePlace To B« For Fun & Excitement OPEN: Wednesday - Sunday WW.-—'"Lovett Ngtr ' Ttur.—•"LadMo’NKjhr No covar lor iadto&Spocial pricing. Fri. — No Cover For Ladao Sat — No Cover Una 11 At PM BLUE MONDAY Evtry 2nd Monday 5-12 SpMU Prlcw bus. Brmrd st mmrnmfmm •f Monday ISttKOulMmSt fww*illJ I 1 «■ SSSi: FBI. A SAT: "OBCXy - No Cow SUN: LEISURE MQHT....Cta« I CM •Good Ur#* • rr rtim “—imn s Staff* 921 BEATTIES FD. RD. • 334-8709 ... *■ .. #rt. - Profe*«teoal Nit* Oat No Cow Bcfora lltO* *■*• - Tka Elite Ctab Party Nit* - No Com Baton 114* Sun. - LW* Jan Mote - WMa Scran Mooday Nit* Footbol No Cater "A Club With Class and Style"
The Charlotte Post (Charlotte, N.C.)
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
Nov. 5, 1987, edition 1
16
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75