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The Arizona RepubIiVc-17 Phoenix, Sunday, April 25, 1965 Reunion for MacGimsey, Gary just about everything. Gary has worked on radio and television, in night clubs and on stage, and of course is best known to the nation through hi3 records. "MUSIC ISN'T his only talent," MacGimsey says. "He's also a fine sculptor. Once I bought him 15 pounds of modeling clay, and he made a portrait of me.

Since then, he's done the same thing for a lot of other people. He has a marvelous ability for singing, but I've often wondered if he doesn't have as great a talent for sculpture." MacGimsey will meet Gary's plane when it arrives here. mac-JIM-sey) first met the young singer when he was fresh out of the Marines and singing in Hollywood. The composer had finished four new songs, and wanted someone to sing them on a demonstration record. WHILE WORKING on the recording, the two became fast friends, played at the Los Angeles Tennis Club, found countless mutual interests in the musical world.

Within a month, they had become almost inseparable, and the disc was off to RCA-Victor in New York. "I'm beginning to think it never fails to happen," MacGimsey says. "The songs got a so-so reception, but everybody who listened got really excited about the singer. Word got around quickly. Gary had an immediate audition at Warner Brothers, and was offered a seven-year contract." ON THE ADVICE of MacGimsey and others, Gary turned it down, wanting a little more freedom.

He also auditioned for RCA-Victor. Executives there liked them, but there was no opening for him on their crowded roster, so nothing happened. However, he auditioned for them again on his own in 1963, and already he is one of their most popular stars. During their five years of close association, MacGimsey taught young Gary how to sing folk songs, play the piano and guitar. "I taught him chord construction," MacGimsey says, "so' he can play in any key.

And he's not one of those folk-singing freaks with a shock of hair, a wiggle and a gimmick. John can really sing and play." TOGETHER in New York, ffV 4FZJ fes' I ON TWO SCREENS-Haley Mills and James Mac-Arthur star in "The Truth About Spring," opening Wednesday at Indian Drive-In and Bethany West. 4 Jkebana, Bonsai Shows End Today TheArizonaReptjblic 1 1(R till liTilf MONDAY, MAY 10, AT NOON Del Webb's TowneHouse, Kosenzweig Center they picked out a tune on the piano at Carl Fischer Publishing Co. concert hall. John wanted to write a song for his little brother in Florida, who loved to fish.

With MacGim-sey's music and Gary's words, it became "Brown-Eyed Baby Boy." It's included in one of Gary's top albums, and he will probably sing it during his concert at Gammage Auditorium. It was through MacGimsey's intervention that Gary was booked for the concert with the Phoenix Pops. Concert appearances round out a schedule which has included IK' IK a Sri ANNWOODIN A -woman's life with four sons, a hundred animals and the brilliant desert of the American Southwest is Ann Woodin's witty, poetic and knowledgeable book HOME IS THE DESERT. The Woodins Live in the) desert near Tucson. I If fa.

When singer John Gary comes to the Valley for his May 4 appearance with the Phoenix Symphony Pops Orchestra at Grady Gammage Auditorium, he'll enjoy a reunion with the closest associate of his musical life. Robert MacGimsey, now a resident of Phoenix, is widely known as the composer of such songs as "Shadrach," "Sweet Little Jesus Boy," and many others. His influence on Gary, however, has been as unheralded as it has been constant over a period of many years. MacGimsey (it's pronounced fieri IK pi 1 "tr 5 r( I I 1 is' (Mrs. won she ROME mm ROBERT PENN WARREN twice recipient of coveted Pulitzer Prizes for ALL THE KING'S MEN and PROMISES, recendy authored WHO SPEAKS FOR THE NEGRO? The book was featured on the cover and inside the march 23 issue of LOOK magazine.

groups of 6, 8 or 10. Presents a distinguished quartet est 1 wmmmm r- I 'J mi mm Today is the final one for file Ikebana and Bonsai exhibits at the Heard Museum, 22 E. Monte Vista Rd. Ikebana, or Japanese flower arranging, presented in the West Gallery, features dozens of floral arrangements. The exhibit is by the Phoenix Chapter of Ikebana International.

"Ikebana" means, literally, "live flowers." In actuality, the flowers are cut and arranged according to Japanese traditions that range in styles from "classic" (very formal arrangements) to "scenic" (types that are arranged as though growing) and "free styles" which are the most modern and abstract in design. The Bonsai (dwarfed trees) display is a companion exhibit that should be of special interest to garden fans. Demonstrations will be given throughout the day for novices, beginners, intermediate, and advanced Bonsai enthusiasts. It is particularly interesting to note how common Arizona trees such as pine, olive, and juniper lend themselves to dwarfing. At 1:30 and 3:30 a color film, "Superjet to France" will be shown in the auditorium.

During April an exhibit of watercolors by the Arizona Water Color Association can be seen in the auditorium. In the gallery to the east of the patio, ground floor, an exhibit of folk art by Eskimos and Indians of the Northwest Coast is currently being shown. The museum speciali-izes in the Indians of the American Southwest and shows material culture exhibits from all over the world. Hours are from 10 to 5 Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 to 5 Sundays. There is a Stevens Goes To Capital NEW YORK (AP) Roger L.

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