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Show Forum Campus December 7, 1993 Festival Raises Money For Gang Prevention David Ncislcr Campus News Boy The ASWC sponsored Community Festival, held Friday, Nov. 19, raised over $1000, part of which will bedonatcdtoYouth Force, a program. Youth Force helps high-ris- k youths by providing alternatives to joining gangs, such as basketball programs and programs. gang-preventi- job-traini- ASWCViccPresidcntJ.C.Portcrsaid, We chose to donate to Youth Force because they've been helping high-ris- k youth for a long time. Putter added that other organizations only got involved after began to be affected by gang violence, and that he felt Youth Force val Anglo-America- ns covers of popular songs by Otis Redding and Earth, Wind and Fire. MBA Senator Tamara Hannaway said, The New Generation of Gospel were fantastic, well worth seeing again. Stone Circle had a very serene, melodic sound. They played several Celtic folk tunes and finished their set with an interesting cover of Crosby Stills and Nashs Suite Judy Blue Eyes. The money donated to Youth Force was generated through food sales. Food was provided by local restaurants, including Roberts Deli, The Hungry I and Seoul of Korea. Pure and Applied Science Senator Alex Smith said, The vegetarian menu was a little limited, but overall the food was really good. I saw a bunch of people enjoying everything, and thats what matters. Senators hope to make the CommuFestivafan annual event SAC memnity ber Gina Ferrano said, Even if the comg munity fest isnt always a event its important to give students the opportunity to look at the world from different perspectives. ues human lifc. regardless of race. ASWC Senators were vcrypleascd with the turnout at the festival Student Activities Commission (SAC) member Gina Fcrrano said, I appreciated all the student and community support because we worked very hard on it, and it was for such a good cause. The festival included live entertainment, international foods and various crafts for sale. Standouts among the entertainment were two music groups, The New Generation ofGospclandStoncCircle.Bothbandsplayed in Jewetts Courage Theater. The New Generation of Gospel had a sound, which energized the very small audience, particularly during their up-be- at fund-raisin- photo by Doris Itow dancers American Native performed their traditional symbolic numbers. A Childs Christmas In Wales Was Saved By The Silent Night I was still waiting for the next act and was Darin Vincent Forum Staff Writer surprised when my wife informed me that her until the lights wentoutand the mime show started. , A Christmas Mime Show, on the other hand, was extremely entertaining 1 and originally produced. Joe Pitti, the mime, did a good job of turning my spirits around. Pitti portrayed the human life cycle from birth through death, a human puppet who breaks his chains and a hilari- ous rendition of The Nutcracker, where Pitti played every part himself. I found his performance to be the hit of the evening, makingthe TheatreWorks Westpresenta-Wel- l, tion worth the ticket price, The remaining performances will be Dec. with all peformances begin-perforning at 7 p.m. except for Sundays perfor-awkwamance, which starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $2 with a Westminster student ID. it was over. I didnt believe ... photo by Doris Itow Greek dancers entertained onlookers during the Intemtional Festival. Belly dancers and Mexican dancers also performed. .1 G o o, Find out from the people who know best the people who spend your money. Ellipsis: Literature and Art has spent part of your money and invites you to take up and enjoy what is already yours. So, as a matter of public service, you should know the following about the debut,-wherthe magazine will be presented and writers and authors who contributed to the magazine will read or display their work: e Date: Time: Location: Thursday, December 9 th, 1993 8:00 p.m. Nunemaker Place Incentive: Not only will you be supporting your school and - The opening night of TheatreWorks Wests A Childs Christmas in Wales, accompanied by A Christmas Mime Show: Silent Night with Joe Pitti, began at 8 p.m. sharp on Dec. 2 to a crowd of about20. 1 was hoping that the play would WOW me and outshine my expecta- tions ... as I had feared, it didnt The play is a wild combination of poetry, movement, music and drawings that a hundred elementary school children provided to give the play its meaning, I lost whatever semblance of mean- ing about five minutes into the first, and only, act The actors seemed to try to miracles with the confusing and plot that changed dialogue and setting without warning, but it didnt really make any difference. The actors performed a mildly entertaining melee of dialogue, song and poetry, but it made me feel like I was on a bad trip or something. The play really tried to be interesting and entertaining, but it fell short of a good The entire play lasted approximately minutes, and left me absolutely con- fused as to what had just transpired. I actually thought that the First act of the play was over and the rest of the play would tie together the plot, but that was it. making your money work for you, you will also be recipients of beverages and hors doeuvres . Ellipsis Literature and Art published by the Associated Students of Westminster College with generous support from the Utah Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. 2, m rd - - , The Nighingale Library and Con-shoverse Hall will have extended hours dur- ing Finals week. The library and desig-3- 0 nated classrooms in Converse Hall will be open until 1 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13 through Thursday, Dec. 16. On Sunday, Dec. 19, the classrooms and library will , be open until 1 0 p.m. w. y AYS Mental illness has warning signs, too. For a free te beep swe tote ARtotCAU- - booklet about mental illness, call : 1 Ellipsis is 9-1- Learn to see the warning signs. National Mental Health Association CD EAPuMe(vlc9f Earth Share.. |