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Show Friday, September 28, 2007 HE SIGNPOST ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sticks and stones stops stereotyping COMING ATTRACTIONS Acceptance through art HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL Saturday, Oct. 29,2:00 p.m. into the night Music, car show, child activites throughout the day Historic 25th Street, Ogden themselves and the people they interact with. "I have gained a better understanding of how stereotypes affect people," said Colleen "Sticks and stones may break Quinn, a Northeastern University my bones but names will never student who participated in the hurt me." Many children said exhibition from I am also more that when they were young to aware of my own preconceived protect themselves from hurtful notions." The artwork included words. This playground phrase in the exhibition depicts paths No More white and the hurtful words it was or phases students traversed in meant to deflect is the focus of an creating their personal "maps." exhibition the new gallery located These "maps" are self-portraits in the Shepherd Union Building, of each participating artist. The Room 211. events shown in each piece vary, By Becca Dupaix As a means of examining the though their general focus on the a&e editor I The Signpost issue of stereotyping, through progression of life is the same. After a week packed with an artistic medium, ' graphic "I find it informative and Greek theater and discussions design students from Weber inspiring," said Ken Romney, of the ancient culture, Weber State University, The University a WSU junior and a computer State University students can of Alabama at Birmingham, science major. Romney connected look forward to a weekfilledwith San Francisco State University with the piece titled, "Wired for Shakespeare lectures and a play and Northeastern University Change" by Angela Pesta from offered by the department of collaborated in the "Sticks and San Francisco State University, performing arts throughout next Stones Project." Forty-eight Weber because of his own feelings about week. If all of these old, dead white State graphic design students the technological age. With the guys are starting to make students were included and through their ever-growing and changing world feel a bit stiff or stuffy there is a participation were able to better technology, Romney, like the vigorous outlet option amidst all understand how they perceive of artist with whom he said he felt a the Shakespearean hype. By Julie Lebo & Camille Hollbrook a&e reporters I The Signpost The Ogden Scene The WSU Department of Performing Arts participates in a variety of art forms, not just those cultivated by the men of antiquity. The department also strives to offer students educational opportunities that will expand their artistic scope. An event that is managing to satisfy both these departmental objectives is an African drum and dance class being offered next Tuesday. African dance is not a standard element of the WSU dance department, although live drumming, African beats and movements are often incorporated into modern dance classes and performances. Deja Mitchell, a local dancer and instructor, is working to expand the role African dance plays in the dance department and will be offering a class specific to this art form next semester. For now, students interested in improving their movement vocabularies, introducing themselves to a new style or dance, or discovering the roots of much of hip-hop's characteristic moves can partake in a rare opportunity. Next week internationally renown dancers and teachers Fode' Seydou Bangoura and Youssouf Koumbassa will bring their dance expertise to the Browning Center. These performers have been involved with a number of dance groups around the globe, including Ballet Djoliba, the Natonal Ballet of Guinea. They both have taught in many countries and been featured artists in a variety of dance productions and groups. These artists have never been to Ogden before, and usually only visit areas with established programs for African dance. WSU is indeed very lucky to be hosting these artists for their brief stay. The celebrity of these teachers should not intimidate students though, as the classes being offered in Ogden are intended for all skill levels of dancers. The classes will focus on traditional Guinean dances, the integration of percussion with movement and the energetic qualities of African music and dance. According to Mitchell, who has been involved in African dance for over 10 years and was integral to the organization of the workshops, the classes offer a vast amount of information on the culture behind the dances in a very compact amount of time. The classes also offer students a way of connecting with each other and a portion of our human history in a manner only explored by a few here in Ogden. Football's Musical Companion AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUMS CLASSES Tuesday, Oct. 2 5:30- 7:00 p.m. Dance Class 7:15-8:30 p.m. Drum Class Browning Center Room 38 WSU Students $7 PHOTO BY MATT GLASS | THE SIGNPOST Students view the multi-college collaborative art exhibit now on display in the remodled Union Building. connection, is trying to stay away from the temptation of being constantly wired or plugged in. "Everyone needs a cell phone or an ipod, something to keep them hooked to society/' Romney said. Mark Tubbs, a WSU student, made a humorous self-portrait using video games. The words and images in each map tell an intimate amount about each artist. Many of the maps show their fears, wants and needs. Weber State student David Johnson took inspiration from the "Evolution of the Species" poster that shows a monkey slowly transforming into a man, Johnson's map shows him as an infant in what he calls the "Rug rat Era," slowly evolving into the "Searching/Settling Era." The process of creating these maps occurred over a long period of time and with communication between the participating schools and students. Stevie Emerson, one of the many WSU participants in the creation and exhibition process, said of the production ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELD Chamber Ensemble Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. Austad Auditorium Tickets: WSU-Ticks JAZZ AT THE UNION STATION WSU Jazz Combo Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Union Station Grand Lobby Free Admission NINTH ANNUAL DIVERSITY CONFERENCE Opening reception Thursday, Oct. 4 6:00 p.m. Davis Barnes Banking Lecture Hall Room 110 See Sticks page 5 CULTURAL^7\FFAIRS WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY / ^ The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble PHOTO BY MATT CLASS | THE SIGNPOST WSU Marching Band performing at the extreme ribbon cutting Sept. 20, 2007 Band has a hard WSU good time By Becca Dupaix a&e editor I The Signpost Those who enjoy WSU football games know the game would not have the same excitement and flare without the marching band accompanying the action. Some may even say the marching band is better than the football team. While that can't be proven, they do seem to compliment each other nicely. To prepare for blasting football fans with segments of "Grease" and other loud favorites, the WSU marching band begins rehearsing before the regular fall semester begins. Band members spend long hours rehearsing outdoors with heavy instruments. In order to tackle the technical obstacles of a marching band, like simultaneous motion and musical performance, this year's marching band has enlisted several talented freshmen. Dr.ThomasRoot.WSUMarching band director, said he feels the current influx of new talent has changed the dynamic of this year's band, but has not diminished the level of performance. He said the band is enticing ever-better musicians to participate and this has contributed to a group that is mature, hardworking, and very talented. Dr. Root has every confidence in this year's band and their continued improvement, so much so that he said he is tinkering with ideas of infusing "A superb example of consummate artistry." -The Deseret Morning News next year's material with more difficult jazz and pop songs. This may present a challenge for the newer members of the band, but the way Dr. Root sees it, "at Weber State we have the potential to do anything." According to band members, Ashley Holmes and AndrewStrong, many people participate simply for the enjoyment of the music. With such a passion motivating involvement, it is unlikely that an increase in difficulty will deter many present band members See Musical page 5 October 2, 2007 7:30pm Austad Auditorium $20418 Rush: $15 Calder Quartet MEGAPLEX© A T T H E J U N C T I O N ^ ^ ^ T at The Junction 2351 Kiesel Ave.. 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