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Show FdAy, April 29, 19M ChROfticU Cultures to show off at '08 international Night By Deanie Wimmer Chronicle staff writer The International Student Association will wrap up its week-lon- g celebration by from students across joining campus and across the world in one extravaganza per- formance. "It's a Small World," this year's theme for the. program, sets the scene as stu- dents representing each end of the globe gather in Kingsbury Hall to perform Peru, France, and several other countries demonstrate traditional song and dance, the audience will hp treated and sDirited nfirfnrmanrfl During one number, Chinese students from Taiwan will ward off evil monsters with a dramatic lion dance. Chinese Student Association presi dent Yuan Chin Cheng said the dance has a long history, and is frequently performed in his country. li . 1 H " r." .due VW' 1 Qp.rsice eorvtf 4 perform talents he devel- ... oped while living in his dances. & Gary Bentz, a University homeland , MOV1 U . .mil . J France. Y?l m w ' HTIBVO Guyllem, who was a former musician and band of Utah student who is with the member, will sing selected solo numbers. And members of a Puerto Rican dance team Puerto Rican dance group, said the theme is appropriate. "It's a small world. We're neighborsno matter where you live, you're neighbors," he said. The performance is a Shaili Jain bonding experience, he added, because students learn about other cultures and at the same time, proudly display their own heritage and traditions. "It's a way for people to show what they are made of," he said. "It's the only way for people to show their artistic background." Jain, president of the International Student Association, said Shaili this popular evening has been bringing international students together for more than 20 years. He added the event has become a showcase for both foreign and American students to learn more about each other. So as students from China, Puerto Rico, 1 I .ua 1 1 nnOOUUu- -J Serve iMn 1 will show the different influences evident in their traditional Bomba ntre USA- - w cnrmote dance. with the Puerto Rican group, Bentz, said people are rarely able to travel to far jogjog away countries. During the concert, audience members will sample cultures and backgrounds from all over the world through performers' costumes, masks and symbolic movement. It's an ideal way to end International Week, Bentz said, by presenting the artistic side of cultures. "It's crucial for the U. students to know about us from other cultures and how we live. We want to join hands and show 'It's a Small World." International Night will be performed saiuraay m Kingsoury tiau at 7 p.m. Admission is free f AS$ There is a road. O m o "Ni I Many cancer patients need transportation to and from rain from page seven "What the audience sees is 'the moment' as it occurs, right or wrong," he continued. For the most part, I'd say Knight was right-o- the tfSHH Thierry Guyllem will traditional songs, and performing ..cPRS n. Let's get down to the really meaty plus of this productionthe sets and technical direction. George Maxwell's sets, while sparse at times, were beautiful. Technical director David Deike did a wonderful job with the street scene where Lockwood sings in the rain. This set, which took 4 12 weeks to build, provided these two men with several challenges. If for no other reason, you've got to see this show for it's wonderful sets. Bravos to conductor James Prigmore and his exceptionally talented orchestra. The transition from film to stage is rough, but the music makes it work. "Singin' in the Rain" is at the Lees Main Stage from now through May 14th. 1 . For information call 581-696- 1 Q Id O m I o o v. fvi : ! K I f ; 1 IN. l ';' ' jL COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERNSHIPS O O Quarter 1989 Sponsored by THE LOWELL BENNION COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER O O Jl V o o f jv o o o Fall 1988-Sprin- g Each intern will plan and implement a community service project and will be expected to commit to 20 flexible hours per week. There is a $300 stipend per quarter. APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 2 Contact Irene Fisher 581 -- 481 1 or pick up application at 270 Univ. Union o Wm i ' I H. i 1 Wwim These opportunities were made possible through the Salt Lake treatments. That's why the American Cancer Society is asking for volunteers who can give a few hours of their time each month to drive them. A cancer patient's road to recovery can be a long and difficult one, but it's made that much easier when there s a friend who can he!p along the way. K il 11 '" in h a Rotary Foundation v u imH mm mmMmm Pacje Nine |
