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2 Monday, April 5, 1999 Students at Heart of Charity Effort Various student groups have helped raise $72,000 for the UNC Children's Hospital since the start of the year. By Amy Anderson Staff Writer Not only did student groups lace up their boogie shoes and twist into the wee hours of the night, they also auctioned off their classmates to raise money for the UNC Children’s Hospital this year. Phifer Krut, the fund raising coordi nator for the Medical Foundation at UNC Hospitals and contact between the Children’s Hospital and the community, Social Services Recipients Show Artwork in Exhibit By Amelia Faverf Staff Writer Decorated chairs made by homeless people with mental illnesses wall stand next to abstract paintings by former sub stance abusers at anew art exhibit. This exhibit, the third annual “Reflections of the Community” art show, is sponsored by the Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program of the School of Social Work. More than one hundred artists, all of whom receive social services, are participating. Twenty social care organizations con tributed their patients’ works. The N.C. Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services is donating funds to the show. “We’ve had an overwhelming response this year,” said Stephanie Wallis, the exhibit coordinator. The free show runs until April 30 at the Tate- Tumer-Kuralt Building. Participating artists told how creating the artwork had helped them. “I’ve always had a love for art,” said Tamalyn Ramirez, a Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abuse artist. 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Mav 3 (PI LAST DAY OF Sale runs 4/25-5/1 Lost Things at 3:3opm at 3:3opm g y CLASSES READING DAY said there was a noticeable increase in fund raising this year from the commu nity and UNC students. “For the 1999 fiscal year, UNC stu dents have given us about $72,000,” she said. “Even if they cannot donate, many student organizations have done things to promote the Children’s Hospital and to show their support. “People want to do something and that’s what makes the difference.” Michael Bucy, coordinator of Dance Marathon, the fund-raiser that donated $40,000 to the Children’s Hospital, said there were two ways to help sick chil dren. “You can donate money and hope that a treatment will be found for these children,” he said. “You can also be their to the exhibit, one charcoal and one acrylic portrait. “Through my addiction, I lost my feel for art,” she said. Her drug addiction lasted 10 years, and it was only after entering "Reflections of the Community" Runs through April 30 Tate-Tumer-Kufalt Building free the TROSA program that she re explored her artistic side from her youth, she said. Ramirez explained the significance of doing art in her spare time. “This is a work-oriented program and we stay busy,” she said. “When I go to art (class), it’s an escape for me, and I’m able to express myself and how I feel.” Wallis stressed that the creators of these works were not merely the receivers of art therapy. “We perceive them as artists,” she said. Wallis said the exhibit showed the artists that they were part of the com munity and gave them a sense of pride. “We provide a way for nontraditional artists to showcase their creativity and talents,” she said. Another artist in the TROSA pro gram, Gilberto Rodriguez, said he had University friend. Making them smile and playing with them makes a big difference as well.” The Dance Marathon was not the only campus fund-raiser to donate money to the Children’s Hospital. Masala sponsored an International Date Auction and gave its proceeds to chil dren in need as well. Sheetal Patel, publicity and co-chair woman of the International Date Auction, said supporting children’s char ities was important for the growth and future of communities. “These children are our next genera tion,” she said. “It’s important that we increase the community awareness because no one else will do it if we don’t.” displayed his work at seven or eight places, including Duke University, UNC and Guilford College. “I have a passion for art,” he said. “It also fills my free time.” Wallis said the 128 artists participat ing in the show lived restricted lives. “The exhibit is basically a vehicle for these people to be able to showcase their talents and give the community a different perspective.” Society usually only sees one side of the patients enrolled in social programs, Wallis said. “This is a great way to show a different perspective of these people and to think about things in different ways.” Wallis said one of her favorite pieces in the exhibit was an abstract acrylic horseshoe, decorated with painted dots in pixel method. The individual artists will decide all sales on any of the pieces. Ramirez said she was grateful to TROSA and her art for teaching her to enjoy life. “Right now I can say that I’m a healthy, happy, busy individual,” Ramirez said. “When your heart starts beating with life, it’s cool, you know.” c } The Arts Editors can be reached at artsdesk@unc.edu. Bethany Hedt, president of Masala, said donating money to the hospital was something every campus group would support “The money given to children’s char ities not only benefits the campus, but provides a way to reach out into the community,” she said. “Like Masala, the UNC Children’s Hospital represents different communi ties. Children of all colors deserve the help we can provide.” John Stokes, director of marketing and public relations at UNC Hospitals, said while the hospital did not rely on private funding to operate, donations supplemented existing programs. “The philanthropic funds we receive go toward the Children’s Programs 'Organized Chaos' Led By Creative Direction By Ferris Morrison Staff Writer Director Travis Chamberlain pushed theater to its outer limits, creating a per formance that left audiences spellbound. While this performance was progres sive and innovative, its bizarre and sur- real nature might not suit all audience members. Unusual does not begin to describe Lab! Theatre’s Theater Review Lab! Theatre 'War of the Worlds’ production of “War of the Worlds.” Chamberlain staged an off-beat adapta tion of Howard Koch’s 1938 radio play about an alien invasion from Mars. Orson Welles’ 1938 performance of the play created a panic as Americans fled cities fearing utter annihilation. Chamberlain took that fear as his inspiration to direct a production using part of the original play and text from Koch’s “The Panic Broadcast” and Hadley Cantril’s “The Invasion from Mars.” These texts showed the panic that occurred after the first broadcast. The most interesting parts of the per formance were a few scenes where the cast created objects with their bodies instead of using props. The cast created Fund,” he said. “We use that money for new programs, new doctors, amenities for patients and transportation for fami lies without the means to get to and from the hospital. “The private source of money can go into something that differentiates between good care and excellent care.” Although the Children’s Hospital received money from private funding, Krut said the hospital was still in des perate need of help. “The state pays for less than one tenth of our budget,” she said. “The Children’s Hospital is always struggling for funds. We always need money.” The University Editors can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. a telescope that Richard Pierson (Guy Olivieri) used to examine Mars. The cast also assembled their bodies to create a large gun and a plane, spout ing bombs at the attacking aliens. The human gun was carefully placed so that a reflection of it appeared on the screen. In addition to die action, John Pardue composed and performed electric guitar music for the production. While occa sionally sounding like an amateur fid dling with his guitar, Pardue offered skilled delivery that reflected the action and emotion of the actors. With all of the organized chaos hap pening onstage, it must have been diffi cult for the actors to stay within their roles. Fortunately, Chamberlain gath ered together a cast of talented actors to pull of the production without a hitch. However, had the performance been any longer, the quirky nature of the events would have overloaded the audi ence’s senses. While slightly out of the ordinary, Chamberlain and his cast created an experience rather than a mere produc tion, presenting audiences a feeling that no play could ever offer. The production also runs at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. The Arts Editors can be reached at artsdesk@unc.edu. She iatlg (Tar UwT. Campus Calendar Monday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Ladies’ Tea at the Carolina House Retirement Home as part of Senior Service Week. Enjoy tea and cookies and conversation with residents. For more information or to sign up, e-mail Lauren at lthrower@email.unc.edu. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Dr. Ruth Patterson, nutrition epidemiologist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research. Center in Seatde, will present a seminar ’ in the Department of Nutrition. She will * discuss “Introduction of Olestra in the U.S. Food Supply: Effects on Eating Patterns and Health Status” in the Ibrahim Seminar Room, 1301 McGavran-Greenberg Hall. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. - Lab! Theatre presents “War of the Worlds” by Howard Koch at Playmaker’s Theatre. Free. Tuesday 1:30 p.m. -“Networking and Cultural Heritage,” a talk by Daniel Green, executive director, National Initiative for a Networked Cultural Heritage, in the Pleasants Family Room, Wilson Library. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Pet visit with resi dents of Carolina House Retirement Home as part of Senior Service Week. For more information or to sign up, e J mail Lauren at lthrower@email.unc.edu. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. - Lab! Theatre presents “War of the Worlds” by- Howard Koch at Playmaker’s Theatre. Free. Wednesday noon - The Sonja H. Stone Black Cultural Center presents an Around the- Circle discussion: “Millions for Mumia: Get on the Bus!” Come find out why and how you can attend a rally in Philadelphia on April 24 for Mumia Abu Jamal. In the BCC. Items of interest ■ International student and scholar orientation counselor appli cations are available at the International Center on the main floor of the Student Union. Apply if you would like to help welcome newly arrived international students and schol ars before classes begin in August. ■ Davie Hall Psychological Services will hold a relationship sup port group for women of color on Wednesday nights. For more informat tion, call 969-7016. ■ Volunteer Orange!, a service of the TriangieiUtiited Way, has immedi ate volunteer needs. If you are interest ed in volunteering, call 929-9837.
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