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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1985-07-11_Vol50_No02_04

Western Carolinian July 11. J!*b r>age rout Arts and Entertainment CHELSEA GALLERY EXHIBIT OPENS A mixed media exhibition by Christine Brown of Gray, Tenn., will be on display until August 2 in the Chelsea Gallery of the Hinds Unversity Center at Western Carolina University. The exhibit "Mixed Media: Ceramics and Handmade Paper" is free and open to the public. The Chelsea Gallery hours are 8 am until 11 pm. Ms. Brown earned a bachelor's degree in studio art from Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA, and a master of fine arts degree from East Tennessee State University. She has taken a number of courses at summer art institutues in New England and taught at Arrowmont School in Gatlinburg, TN.and Kingsport(TN) Fine Arts Center. Her ceramic and weaving works have been exhibited in juried art shows throughout the country. Commenting on her work, Ms. Brown says: "Having been a weaver for several vears, I came upon ceramics indirectly. Now, I find myself combining shiny, smooth ceramic forms with the materials of a fiber artist. This combination of media is very compatible to me, both visually and conceptually. "The basic forms I work with are relatively simple: bowls, boxes and book forms. But, my forms a re not functional in the normal sense. They provide the backdrop for a cascading mane ofthreads/fabric, or a fragile woven ceramic fragment. I often create small intimate places which reflect the interior and exterior landscape around me. "The ideas of fragility and preciousness are ones for which I strive. Perhaps the most fragile and intricate to deal with is the woven ceramic fragment which appears in many of the pieces. Its imagery is very important to me. It seems that no matter what media I chose, basic weaving ideas always intersect my work." THE A TEH Peter Phillips Staff Reporter Western Carolina University's summer theatre season continues this week with Athol Fugard's The Blood Knot directed by Dr. Donald Loeffler. The play, set in South Africa, is about two brothers living together in a one room shack. They are caught up in the strong racial tension of their country, especially because they had a black mother and a white father. One of the brothers, Morris, played by Howard Alman is white- skinned while his brother Zachariah, played by David Roberts, is black. It is with this volitile mixture that this drama unfolds. The play, presented in three- quarter round, has an effective and unobtrussive set by James B. Wood. The Blood Knot runs through July 11th and is performed in the Experimental Theatre located directly next door to the Niggli Theatre. The Experimental Theatre gets quite a warm during the summer so dress comfortably but The Blood Knot is a powerful and timely show that is worth the price of admission plus a little sweat. Western Carolina University will present its fourth summer theatre production, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" by Edward Albee, Tuesday-Thursday evenings, July 16-18. Curtain time is 8 p.m. in the Niggli Theatre, located in the rear of Stillwell Building on the WCU campus. "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" takes place in a home on a college campus where two couples have gathered for an evening. The older two--Martha, daughter of the college president, and George, a professor--get into a rowand all the resentments of their long marriage come out. The younger pair--Nick, a young professor, and his wife Honey-try to ignore thequarrel but are caught up in it as they uncover their own marital problems. The cast includes Suzanne Gortney of Black Mountain as Martha, Roger Bright of Franklin as George, Mark Hopey of Cullowhee as Nich, and June Cagle of Lincolnton as Honey. Director is Jim Epperson and set designer is Jim Wood, both of the WCU speech and theatre arts department faculty. Tickets to "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" are $4 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens, and $2 for children. Reservations may be made by calling the box office at (704) 227-7365. July Summer Programs 1985 16 $1.50 students $2 non-students 7:00 pm Cherokee Room ^ 9 7:00 pm Cherokee Room $1.50 students $2 non-students HANDMADE FILMS Proems TIME BANDITS Jk ...they didn't make history, they stole it! tlPGI MM ictures CANOE TRIP* 12:30-5:00 pm $7 students $10 non-students 23 KAYAK TRIP * 12:30-5:00 pm $7 students $10 non-students I Banana Splits! Every Wednesday 1:00-3:00 pm $1.25 U.C. Lawn / *Slgn up for an trips In advance at the first floor University Center Office. Registration offered on a first come/first serve basis. Space Is limited. WHAT TO DO? Amy Thompson Staff Reporter Many students here at Western Carolina University don't realize how much there is to do and see in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. True, you may have to stray from Cullowhee itself, but there are a number of things to do that cover a wide range of interests. Unto These Hills in Cherokee presents an interesting view of the history of the Cherokee Indians from 1540 to the establishment of the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Cherokee also has many amusement centers and outdoor recreation areas, including trout ponds, campgrounds, a chairlift, tubing and rafting, horseback riding, go- carts, and a lot of shops containing handmade souvenirs and gifts. The Cherokee Ceremonial Grounds holds country music shows and craft exhibits throughout the summer and has its annual Fall Festival the first week in October. Cherokee Magic Waters Park is a popular place for wet entertainment including water rides, water ski, High Dive, and Dancing Waters shows. The Asheville Community Theatre, the Highlands Playhouse, the Flat Rock Playhouse in Hendersonville, and the Smoky Mountain Passion Play near Maryville, Tennessee all hold plays throughout the summer. The Niggli Theatre here in Cullowhee will be runningfour plays this summer including The Dining Room on July 2, 3 and 4; The Blood Knot on July 9, 10 and 11; Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf on July 16, 17 and 18 and Neil Simon's I Ought to be in Pictures on July 23, 24 and 25. If country and bluegrass music and dancing is more your style, The Stomping Ground in Maggie Valley has Country and Western music on Friday and Saturday nights and bluegrass on the weekends from May through October. Bluegrass music and clogging can also De heard at the Swain County Recreation Park Amphitheatre in Bryson City and the Smoky Mountain Hayride in the Coliseum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Gospel Music by The Inspirations can be heard at Singing in the Smokies in Bryson City every night from June 29 thru July 6. The Brevard Music Center holds symphonic and operatic performances every night from June 28 thru August For those who enjoy taking in a beautiful scene, Soco Falls, Bridal Veil FalTs, Connestee Falls, Cullasaja Falls, Dry Falls, Looking Glass Falls. Maiden Hair Falls, and Toxaway Falls are all located in Western North Carolina. Whitewater Falls located past Cashiers off highway 64 is the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi at 411 feet high. Also located in this area are Nantahala National Forest, Joyce Kilmer National Forest, Slick-Rock Wilderness, Wayah Bald, Pisgah National Forest and Nantahala Gorge. Whiteside Mountain contains the highest cliffs in Eastern America. Great Smoky Mountains National Park holds more than 800 square miles of streams and mountain peaks that are over 6,000 feet above sea level. Some of the local points of interestinthe park, are:" AOconaluft.ee Visitor Center and Farmstead whTch has live demonstrations of pioneer life, Mingus Hill is a water-power turbine mill built in 1886, Newfound Gap, Clingmans Dome Scenic Overlook is an overlook tower with an elevation ot 6,642 feet, Deep Creek has a tubing center, hiking trails and scenic waterfalls, Sugarlands has a nature, museum and trail; a section of the 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail runs through the park and Cades Cove, which contains some of the prettiest scenic views in this area. The Blue Ridge Parkway is also famous for its scenic beauty with many points of interest along the 469 mile stretch from Cherokee, NC to Shenandoah North Park, VA. There are also several museums in the area Such as the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and the Museum of the American Indian, both in Cherokee, Mountain Heritage Center in Cullowhee, Museum of NC Handicrafts in Waynesville, WNC Museum and Heritage Center in Asheville, the Asheville Art Museum, Biltmore Homespun Shop and Antique Car Museum, and the Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum in Gatlinburg. Several Nationaf Historic Sites are also located in Western North Carolina including Biltmore House and Gardens, the Thomas Wolfe Home, the Zeb Vance Birthplace in Asheville, and the Carl Sandburg Home in Hendersonville. Amusement parks in the area include Santa's Land Park in Cherokee, Gold City between Dillsboro and Franklin, Ghost Town intheSkyin Maggie Valley, and Silver Dollar City and Magic World in Pigeon Force Tennessee For a little variety there are the ruby mines in Fraklin, the Biblical shrine Fields of the Woods near Murphy, the Farmers' Market in Asheville, Chimney Rock Park in Asheville, Porpoise lsland--a Polynesian park--in Pigeon Forge, the Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Lost Sea--the world's largest underground lake-in Sweetwater, Tennessee and the Tuckaleechee Caverns between Gatlinburg and Maryville. Fontana Dam the highest in Eastern America, is 480 feet high creating Fontana Lake. The 35 mile long lake provides an ideal area for water skiing, boating, fishing and swimming. It is located 60 miles from WCU on highway 28. Closer to WCU is Bear Lake and Glenville Lake. The Tuckaseegee River is one of the best rivers in North Carolina for fishing, tubing, riverraftingand other water sports. The Nantahala Outdoor Center provides expert instruction and guides for rafting, canoeing, hiking and backpacking. The Center is located on Highway 19, west of Bryson City on the Nantahala River. Last Minute Productions frequently sponsors rafting trips with the Nantahala Outdoor Center. This summer LMP is sponsoring two canoe trips from 12:30 pm to 5 pm on June 25 and July 16 and two kaya k trips from 12:30 pm to 5 pm on July 2 and July 23. Sign up in advance on the first floor of the University Center. For more information on these and other LMP sponsored events contact the LMP office at 227-7479. Outdoor equipment is available for rental through the first floor office in the University Center from 3 pm to 5 pm on Mondays and Fridays. to a paramount oiauR6 ^ Quin f 7:00 & 9:00 Record Lisa Mirando Go West. No, not to California! I'm talking about the latest sensation from Britain, Go West. The two man show consists of lead vocalist Richard Drummie and guitarist Peter Fox, and they have been writing and singing together for the last four years. The success of their debut album, entitled- simply Go West , has made those four years pay off. Their first release, We Close Our Eyes, was a catchy, upbeattune, whichdid well on Billboard's Hot 100, coming in at number 43. However, their more recent release, Call Me , is a tune which will prove this band has backbone. Drummie has a distinct, British accent, which, combined with Fox's back-up vocals, makes their sound great. Their music is somewhat atypical and upbeat, ,and they use drums and Ipercussion to their fullest potential. And if you do get the chance to hearthis duo, you'll soon learn that Peter is a great guitarist, great guitarist. Go West will begin an American Tour very soon, so I suggest you check them out. I'm sure I'll be sitting right next to at the show! Until next time. . . A NIGHT ON THE TOWN... with a New York RED HOT MAMA and a 3® NEW YORK MUSICAL REVUE complete with DIXIELAND MUSIC and DINNER all at the HIGHLANDS INN Main Street... Highlands, N.C. TUESDA Y— SA TURD A Y CALL 1—526—9380 FOR RESERVATIONS ITS TIME FOR A PARTY!

The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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  • Western Carolina University
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  • Date original: 1985-07-11
  • Date digitized: 2019-02-28
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 15"
  • Pages: 6 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1985-07-11_Vol50_No02
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library