ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, January 28, 1996 TAG: 9601260030
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 1 EDITION: METRO
MEMO: ***CORRECTION***
Published correction ran on February 2, 1996.
The paintings pictured on the front of Sunday's Extra section were
misidentified. The correct titles were "Going to Church," by William
Johynson, and "Working Day," by Celeste Coulter.
CONTINUING EVENTS
INTERPRETATIONS OF FAMOUS AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS EXHIBIT: Through Feb. 29, Youth Services Area, Main Branch, Roanoke Public Library. Created by Community School students. 981-2475.
TODAY
COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE: 3 p.m., Houston Chapel, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Potluck dinner follows. 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8142.
FEBRUARY 1
KWANZAA CELEBRATION: 7 p.m., Student Center, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Reaffirming of the holiday's principles. 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8142.
EXHIBITION OF AFRICAN ART: Today through Feb. 29, Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley, Pulaski. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 21 W. Main St. 980-7363.
``THE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THEOLOGY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.'': 7 p.m., Memorial Chapel, Emory & Henry College, Emory. Lecture by Junius Griffin, former speech writer for Dr. King and New York Times reporter. (540) 944-6130.
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ART EXHIBIT: Today through April 26, Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Roanoke. Artists Vernie L. Bolden Jr. and Michael D. Robertson. Reception, 6 p.m., featuring ``Voice of a People,'' poetry performances by African-American writers. With Malachi, William Fleming High School student ensemble and Vernie L. Bolden Jr. 523 Harrison Ave. N.W. 345-4818.
YOUTH DRAMA AND DANCE WORKSHOP: 4-5 p.m., Gainsboro Branch Library, Roanoke. Dramatic performance and rhythm dance experience for ages 5-14. 981-2540.
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TALENT/FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA: 6 p.m., Virginia Western Community College Auditorium, Roanoke. Co-sponsored by the Black Student Organization and the VWCC Choral Ensemble. 4 p.m., vendors' expo. 857-7583.
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GOSPELFEST: 6 p.m., Smith Auditorium, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Featuring area college and university choirs. 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8142.
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``AMERICAN PICTURES'': A MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION: 7 p.m., Preston Auditorium, Radford University. Music, words and photographs of Jacob Holdt's journey across America; a look at racism and stereotypes. 831-5324.
``DANCESCAPE'': DACOSTA-GRAHAM AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE TROUPE: 10 a.m., Main Branch, Roanoke Public Library. Music, dance, chants and storytelling for young children. Pre-registration requested. 981-2955.
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AUTHOR GLORIA NAYLOR: 7:30 p.m., Hollins Theatre, Hollins College. Lecture on ``The Importance of Black Women in Afro-American History.'' Reception and book signing to follow. Winner of the 1983 American Book Award, screenwriter, author of ``The Women of Brewster Place'' and other books. 362-6451.
``FOR ONE NIGHT, TAKE A STAND - AIDS, HOMOPHOBIA AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY'': 7 p.m., Student Center, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Focus on AIDS education in the black community. 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8142.
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COMEDIAN GERALD KELLY: 8 p.m., Student Center, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8142.
``MAHALIA'': 8 p.m., Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg, W.Va. Celebration of life and music of Mahalia Jackson. $12, $17, $11, students and senior citizens, $6, children. (304) 645-7917.
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D.J. PARTY: 10 p.m., Student Center, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8142.
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SIXTH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: 3 p.m., Washington Street Baptist Church, Bedford. Music, poetry, profiles. 586-2674.
``A RAINBOW OF BEAUTY'': 6 p.m., Smith Banquet Hall, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Fashion and hair extravaganza. 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8142.
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LECTURE BY LAWRENCE OTIS GRAHAM: 7:30 p.m., Pritchett Auditorium, Averett College, Danville. Author of ``Invisible Man,'' an investigative story on discrimination.
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``AIN'T I A WOMAN?'': 7 p.m., Preston Auditorium, Radford University. A dramatization of the life of Sojourner Truth. 831-5324.
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LECTURE BY AUTHOR REGINALD SHAREEF: 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Roanoke. Author of ``Roanoke Valley's African-American Heritage: A Pictorial History.'' 366-4607.
``FOR ONE NIGHT, TAKE A STAND - CONFLICT IN HIGHER EDUCATION'': 7 p.m., Student Center, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Panel discussion of John Singleton's film, ``Higher Learning'' (shown on Feb. 10) and race relations on local campuses. 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8142.
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POETRY TEA: 7 p.m., Jack Lounge, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Ghanaian poet Abena P.A. Busia shares her book, ``Testimonies in Exile.'' 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8142.
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``MR. TAPS'': 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Virginia Western Community College Auditorium, Roanoke. Review of tap dance from vaudeville through today's Rap. Free. 857-7583.
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3RD ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION: 4-9 p.m., Lylburn Downing Middle School, Lexington. Celebration of Kwanzaa principle of creativity (kuumba) with musicians, singers, dancers, artists, authors and others in the African American community. Crafts, fashions and art work available. Sponsored by Randolph Street United Methodist Church. $7, $3.50, 12 and under. Snow date, March 2. (540) 463-7777, (540) 463-9337.
``ARTISTIC HERITAGE'': 7 p.m., Student Center, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. African and African-American art forms. 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8142.
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7TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MUSICAL: 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, Roanoke. Hosted by Christian Praise Ensemble of First Baptist Church. 310 N. Jefferson St. 982-1241.
SUNDAY JAZZ: 5 p.m., Smith Banquet Hall, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. With The Piedmont Jazz. $3. Reservations required. 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8118.
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``IDUL-FITR'': FESTIVAL OF FAST BREAKING: 8-10 a.m., Eureka Park Recreation Center, Roanoke. Commemorates completion of month of Ramadan. Youth activities, food, theater. Hosted by Masjid An-Nur. 344-7106, 345-6781.
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``FOR ONE NIGHT, TAKE A STAND - FLAVOR'': 7 p.m., Smith Banquet Hall, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Also, Feb. 23. Selected writings from African-American writers, spirituals, contemporary music and dance. 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8142.
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``BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION IN SONG'': 7 p.m., Virginia Western College Auditorium, Roanoke. With the VWCC Choral Ensemble and other local choirs. Free. 857-7583.
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HAIR EXTRAVAGANZA: 7 p.m., Hotel Roanoke. Honoring local African American ministers. Sponsored by Designer Touched Hair Boutique. 563-8317.
STEP SHOW: 7 p.m., Dunbar Middle School Auditorium, Lynchburg. College and university Step Teams compete. $5. 10 p.m., Step Show After-Party, Smith Banquet Hall, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. $3. (804) 947-8118.
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BLACK HISTORY FELLOWSHIP AND TEA: 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, Roanoke. 310 N. Jefferson St. 982-1241.
``EACH A MIGHTY VOICE: THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESENCE IN ALBEMARLE COUNTY'': Today through May 1, Albemarle County Historical Society, Charlottesville. Exhibit exploring the lives of local African Americans during the past 200 years. Reception, noon-2:30 p.m.; 3 p.m., panel of researchers of local African-American history. (804) 296-1492.
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``AMERICAN HEROES OF THE AIR: THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN'': 7 p.m., Jack Lounge, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Personal accounts of black pilots who flew during World War II. (804) 947-8142.
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PLUNKY AND ONENESS LUNCHEON CONCERT: 11:45 a.m., Virginia Western College cafeterias, Roanoke. Featuring J. Plunky Branch. Free. 857-7583.
``FOR ONE NIGHT, TAKE A STAND - CONVERSATIONS WITH AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEN'': 7 p.m., Student Center, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. First-hand perspectives on issues of identity, family and community. 2500 Rivermont Ave. (804) 947-8142.
LENGTH: Long : 232 lines ILLUSTRATION: GRAPHIC: 1. Like the real thing: Students at community schoolby CNBhave made their own art in the style of the prominent African
American artists they've been studying. Six-year-old Celeste
Coulter's painting, "A Working Dog (right)," is modeled after 2.
"The Eclipse (above)," by William H. Johnson (1901-70). The project
was directed by Community School art teacher Cherry Chapman in
conjunction with classroom study of African American heroes. More
than 100 works of art by the Community School students are on
display through Feb. 29 at the main Roanoke Public Library. color.