Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: FRIDAY, October 15, 1993 TAG: 9311170246
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 1 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: Joe Kennedy
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Now it's on the Main Stage, warming as many hearts as ever. Ernest Zulia is director and adapter of the production. The music has been composed by David Caldwell.
Performances begin at 7:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights, and at 8 on Fridays and Saturdays. Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2.
Tickets are $12 and $14. Call 342-5740.
By the way, Fulghum will sign his books at Ram's Head Book Shop in Roanoke on Oct. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. And after this run, the cast will take the production with the author on his book tour. They'll perform in Washington, Boston and New York.
WORKING MEN: ``Crossties: The African-American Presence at N&W Railways'' is the exhibit under way through Dec. 31 at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture in Roanoke.
It recognizes the contributions of African American employees who, as Pullman porters, waiters, yard brakemen, cooks, red caps, trainmen and other workers, built the railroad and made it run.
The museum is at 523 Harrison Avenue in Northwest Roanoke. It's open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and weekends from 1 to 5 p.m. On the first Friday of each month, the doors stay open till 9 p.m.
For information, call 345-4818.
PIPELINE: The 67-year-old pipe organ at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church in Roanoke has undergone two years of restorations and additions. It will be played in its inaugural recital Sunday afternoon at 4 at the church. Richard Cummins will perform music chosen to demonstrate the new features and the expanded tonal spectrum. An offering will be taken.
BALL OF CONFUSION: That's a song from the heyday of the Temptations, when their lineup included a raspy lead singer named Dennis Edwards. The same Dennis Edwards will perform his solo act Oct. 23, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the exhibition hall of the Roanoke Civic Center.
Roy C. also will perform. The non-alcoholic dance is sponsored by Right On Records. Limited advance tickets are $12, others are $15. Call 563-5116 to line them up.
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: Hollins College Theatre is presenting ``Talking With ...,'' a play by Jane Martin, tonight and Saturday night at 8 o'clock. Winner of the 1982 American Theatre Critics Association Award for best regional play, it's largely responsible for the resurgence of the monologue as a dramatic vehicle.
Ten characters have their say. They include a baton twirler, a rodeo rider, a snake handler and an aspiring actress. Reservations are strongly recommended and are available from 362-6517. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students, senior citizens and children.
\ The theater at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington is presenting ``The Boys Next Door'' tonight and Saturday night and Oct. 21-23 at 8 p.m. in Scott Shipp Hall on the campus. A 2:30 matinee will be Sunday. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for those age 18 and under and senior citizens. For reservations, call 464-7389 or 464-7326.
\ The first Centerpiece of the season will be Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at Mill Mountain Theatre's Main Stage in Roanoke's Center in the Square. The staged reading is called ``A Broom Closet at the Schubert Theatre,'' and it's a one- act, farcical comedy written by Paul Sambol. David Dvorscak directs. Admission is free.
HAPPY FEET: The Brody Room of Roanoke City's Main Library will be the site of a poetry reading Sunday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30. Poets are invited to read one or more poems, and the public is welcome to listen and enjoy.
HERE THEY ARE: The Children's Fall Festival of the Salem Junior Woman's Club will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salem Farmers Market. Pony rides, a petting zoo, a pumpkin hunt and kiddie games will be presented, as will food and such. Admission is freee, but some activities and items will require purchased tickets. Proceeds go to Camp Easter Seal. For information, call Teri Atkins at 375-3057.
The Walton's Mountain Crafters Fair will be Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It's in Nelson County at the corner of U.S. 29 and Virginia 6. Parking and admission are free. Call (804) 263-4566.
The Fieldale Fall Festival and Car Show will take place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fieldale Ball Park in Fieldale. Arts, crafts, car and truck displays and more will be there.
The Clifton Forge Fall Foliage Festival will be today through Sunday in Clifton Forge. It will include an art show, craft sales, a flea market and a variety show, plus a gospel hymn sing Saturday night. Carnival rides, too.
by CNB