Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Lubbock, Texas • Page 101

ROCK COMPANY CONCERT 'Superstar' Will Be Heard On Saturday a stage presentation is the Rice, the story as treated has Sh caused a waveVpros and con's season, will return to Lubbock over its nature, tie in concert production form given emphasis on Jesus 'as the man a a his travails at 8 p. m. Saturday tragic week, Lubbock Municipal Col- The leading roles In the pro- Ths is th. National Rock dUC 3 Jud and Opera Company production and is not related to any other nro King Herod, Pontius duction on the road or New York latCllft11 rlesuts antl tho )11ol) City. personified by the chorus which Advance tickets at $4 $5 and effects thc $6 are on sale atDunlap's Town rs both as a and Country and Caprock Center and as lv 1 tlie Texas Tech Universl- C(l pii ty Center and at Reese Air tlc thc Kalamazoo Force Base.

(Mich.) Gazette, commenting on Contrast To Album thc Natlonal Rock Opera Com- The. album of "Jesus Christ sc lxxl rotl0 seen Superstar" caused a sensation said, Last night com- when.it was released a yea? 0 Uie in or ago, setting to music and rumcntalis ts proficient, the the; modern idiom VrfL ers well above the general both, tho corn- possibilities in the original cast modern idiom th story the culminating Crucifixion. Whereas the album utilized an 85 piece orchera for background, the National han Company pro- lf g- duction -uses only an eight a a number of lhat rangements that return he roc ev with an 85 piece music to the area of mck and Synthesizcr Rivin it a unity that the record- mto principal leads will ing lacks. Sheridan be Dane Donahue as Jesus, Joyce Gordon as Mary Magdalene and Tyrone Bragfr as Judas Iscariot. Chorus Officers The Singing Plainsmen Chorus will install officers in a ceremony in the Hickory Inn at (Continued From Pago 12) been "lumons" this writer has seen them nil and must concede.

But, a live "lemon" is better than a withered one, no? filow Oin C'onin So, dear Santa, turn your eyes 7:3 0 P- m. Monday, toward 2508 Ave. P. and know Those to be installed include Thomas Musiak, instructor at Texas Tech University in the parks administration ment, president; A. W.

(Buster) persons would sign their name ones, Southwestetn Bell to the little tag that says "Mer- Telephone executive vice ry Christmas, LTC." president; Lloyd Thompson i that gift, your help will be so gratefully appreciated. No children's eyes will light so than if one or more Those of us who were so enthusiastic over James Whit- second vice president; Mike more's'. one-man presentation of Hartley, Lieutenant in the U. "Will Rogers' U.S.A." on the Air Force, secretary; late humorist-writer's birthday Eugene a Nov. 1 4 in tho Auditorium are ecutive.

Bruckner Truck Sales delighted to know that CBS-TV treasurer. will produce a special corporating Whitmore and unique show sometime taped on the West Coast and will be aired during the first in the month of the year The time Arts Center, 4215 University 1 1 11 be an through the format will nounceu, undoubtedly our TV editor, Naomi Caddell in her xvcekly TV section. Those in the know are aware that there has been a running battle between the Robert Stigwood organization, which holds the original copywrlghts for performances and material of "Jesus Christ, Superstar' since the recording was re leased, and the multiple concert groups who have been performing across the nation. This Saturday the concert version will again be with us, albeit ft new the National Rock Opera in the Audi- torlurji at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Only a few clays ago a Federal judge, in Toledo, Ohio, issued an injunctinn against this incoming groijii in favor of the Stigwood claim and has enjoined the American Rock Opera Co. from any further bookings after Sunday next, Dec. 19, the day after the Luhlwck date, when the group will be in Dallas. Stigwoocl and Cb- claim an unlicensed production and the American Rock Co. will have to sit by until the matter is brought to court in future.

Reins Tightened The sellout success of Christ Superstar" on Broadway, since its November opening has, no doubt, tightened the reins on the touring concert version companies. It will be interesting to Incidentally, thc "Jesus Superstar" production is to be filmed in Israel this coming year by Norman Jewishon, whose Yugoslav-filmed version of "Fiddler on the Roof" is proving a gold mine in box office receipts in major centers where the.rjhn is now playing. Xo local dates iBie even mentioned. The fakes its Southwest bow ne.xt-.wcek in both Dallas and and iacy Iic ated on a The Singing Plainsmen Chorus in- his was the first chapter in in SPEBSQSA Society to be MUSIC still another concert version, the current Broadway musical success "Jesus Christ Superstar" will be heard again in a concert version by the American Rock Opera Company at 8 p. m.

Saturday in the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum. Shown is Joyce Gordon during an actual performance singing the role of Mnry Magdalene. FOR SP WRITERS GROUP Tech Dean Will Speak On Kids' Literature Tally Grows For Museum Over Years A total of 120,925 visitors have passed through The Museum of Texas Tech University since it officially opened a year ago, according to J. Knox Jones, Jr acting director. During November, 1970, when ic $2.5 million facility was dedicated, 9,972 persons visited the Museum.

In November, 9,012 visitors were retried representing 88 per cent Texans and 12 per cent out-of-state. Forelxn Visits JVoteil Other countries represented include Ecuador, West Germany, the Philippines. Panama, Taiwan and Peru. A recent survey conducted by Ihe Chicago Association of Commerce to determine which attractions svere most appealing to visitors to the "Windy Citv" showed that while 20 per cent of the visitors gave preference to sports events, 72 per cent listed museums as their prime interest. The results indicate the in- creasmR role of museums in the daily life and livelihood and community, a spokesman said Dr.

Donald McDonald, associate dean of the College of Education and instructor of children's literature at Texas Tech University, will speak to the South Plains Writers Association at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Municipal Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. McDonald's subject will bc: "If They Don't Like It, They Don't Read It," related to children which he has taught at both un- and dergraduatc and graduate ex- levels. All persons interested in writing for publication is invited to attend. Before coming to Tech, the McDonald received B.S.

and riculum for the Abilene Public Schools. A recognized authority in the field of children's reading needs. McDonald spent the next five years as sales representative for Silver Burdett Publishing Co. in Dallas, accumulating valuable knowledge of the inner workings of the publishing business. In 19S4, he returned to Texas Tech as professor of education and resumed teaching children's literature.

In 19G8, he wa appointed associate dean of the College of Education. Persons desiring information may call Miss Arllne Harris 7G3-7575, or Mrs. Etta Lynch' 799-4850. degrees from North Stale education from the University COMMON MAKKKT LONDON Not everyone is welcoming the Common Market least of ull some of the BBC's veteran broadcasters, who may have to work more closely with their French colleagues. In well- modulated tones, John Ellison audition may do soon any Monday night.

tant superintendent of cur- rSsion Fr'ncaise The Chapter meets regularly of Texas at Austin. 4-U- I 1 As Superintendent Beginning in 1948, he in- each Monday at 8 p. m. stnictcd classes in children's crature total of 13 years, (Continued From Pago 12) for the art works arc Indian f'lul West items from I'onns own collection as well us Indi'in handcrafts of the modern mode after the ancient manner. In a way, the collecting of 'anything Western" was for the enn and tl 'f a showcase for the bronzes he casts and tlie art like that he himself has collected for years.

SHOW OPENS-Graduate students of the art department at Texas Tech University will open a Bowing of their works in a public display from 2-5 p. m. today in Art Department KlJ fCn'eVvTS; sh inK work wiil bc "ft to right, lower rowAuwnnc Cheryl Smith. Robin Lmdscy. Anita Condit, Danville Chadboume and Bevx-rlv Wood- MOITis ART GALLERY IS SCENE cannot bc anyone in Lubbock or South Plains area whfc ISJoes not know or be subjected- to the cherry if lasc'draling humor of Jack Davis, thc Western store owner on University Ave.

He can bc rough and he can be direct. However, be has a son who never seems to change from one yea- to thu next, mild-mannered and personable Jack L. Davis. Sim Is Talented This is lo report that (he quiet Jack L. Davis is a going songwriter and he has signed Graduate Artists To Launch Showing Today Graduate students of the art department at Texas Tech University are having their first group show since the Master of Fine Arts degree was initiated a few years ago.

The exhibition will open from 2-5 p. m. today in thc Art Department Gallery on thc campus nnd continue through 12. Gallery hours on weekdays arc from 1:30 4:30 p. m.

Murphy (Continiicri From Page 12) Murj)hy Piar.t> studio. nu una uuu- The party Ihis year -will tracts (nr four songs with thelfeature solo performances by Don Twperiv nrfaniratinn in 155 Onrtontc thn Don Tweedy organization in Nashvilie, Tcnn. His titles are intriguing and. as yet, none has been 'released. They include "Didn't Lose a Thing In Chattanooga" (But a Carolina Woman That I Can't Get Back); "West Texas Dust" (Don't Fit My California Eyes); "The Sun Don't Shine" (In tho Same Man's Face Every Day); nnd "The Smallest in Your Kingdom." As soon as we krrow where, how and when all or any of these will recordings bc we available on shall let you known young Jack since he was a scnib, it is unnecessary to say we are most proud of what ho Is doing.

And so is his father and his mother and nil who have been part and parcel of the family- 155 students representing thc work of the faculty: Cecilia Chu Wong, Mickic Jo Evans, Mary Elaine King, Ann Htitchinson KrjH and Murphy, who is the director. On (he program will be students from Ihe following area towns: Rmwnfield, Ijamcsa, Lcvcllnnd, Littleheld, Lorenzo, Meadow, Petersburg, Rails, Wolfforth, Loop nnd Lubliock. The performance schedule is as follows: p. m. Primary 1 and Intermediate 4:30 p.

Primaiy 11 and Intermediate 11: and 5:30 p. m. juniors and seniors. season. YULE EVEXT a i Thc Masters program has promising artists, of which the majority plan to go on to college teaching upon completion of their degrees.

Thc Art Department Gallery is located in the Art-Architecture Complex, on campus. Tho public is invited and there The is no admission charge. verslty Variety Shown A wide variety of art will be on display. Some of tho areas represented will bc painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry nnd weaving. Exhibitors include Morris Brown, Danville Chadboume.i Steve Anita Condit, Jerry Hammons, Suzanne Klotz, Robin'; Lindscy, Danny O'Dowdy, Sylvia Ream Gerald Roberts.

Ramon Sandoval, Cheryl Smith. Mike Thornton and Beverly Wood. Fund Drive Gives Arts Big Boost NEW YORK (AP) Thc 1970-71 Consolidated Corporate Fund Drive for support of thc performing arls at Lincoln Center raised $1,241,757. OrganiTfltions that benefit are the Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, Jullliard Star Shows Are Better By New Aids The annual holiday prescn- "Thc Star i i. oim Bethlehem." returns to Moody according to J.

Knox Planolarium takes tl 2,000 years (o view the STARS MARK RISE Bronze 1 Minis To Contacts New pittes from old masters came about through Fenn's interest in Western history and its artifacts from the ancient thc recent past. His search for and willingness to share what he found has connected him with museums, galleries universities and historians ali over the West- Bclnc a member of the board of tho directors of tho Panhandle Plainc Museum at West Texas University brought him the Fe- chian wood carvings to work I rom. Through the museum he met Mamlin Overslreet, nephew of old Judge Hamlin (Judge J. D. Hamlin, a historic figure iri West Texas) who had four carvings.

One, .1 large oriental head tenn will "do only three times" once for the owner once for Fenn and once for the Cowboy Hall of Fame. The highest pric ed painting in the Hal! of Fame is by Fcchian, whom Fcnn dcscnhcs as "one of the top two or three artists of the old Taos group." The Russian born artist settled in Taos and started painting Indians, thereby helping start the Taos art colonies by the quality and popularity of his work. Thc other three Fechians are to bc rcgu-ar editions. Stumbled Over Kiissrll Fcnn happened onto a carved and painted bust of "Kcohmu 1 by Charies Russell while searching for Indian items to add to his vast collection. selected John lis recent trip to New York Ci- Cartoonists William Steig and Al Hirschlield are represented, the former by three original drawings and his new book, 'Men and Women," and the lat- by a suite of original colored ithographr.

of the dance, each "Russell it to Clint iUurchhon and Murchison gave it to his pilot." Fcnn explained "Tho pilot sold it to an Indian irader, Re.x Arrowsmith. in San oi-n- ta Fe. and I saw it there. We education. It liltTJlJ.

have permission from the Russell estate In cast it." Another estate, that of artist molded into an edition of 10, with pieces going to thc Gil Leigh's display. sheep. nine. Service Career viewing priva.ely over regisraon av turned down a promotion enrolment is limUod ooy own a promoon en anetanum during December colonel in the Air Force to is with production improvements, and return to Lubbock started Dozens nf clubs and othr Jones acting director 01 uiuu.s ami otnnr The Museum of Texas Tech Uni- rou PS have swarmed over the Thc phenomenon which was in history and scriptu red way see the actual casting of artists' reported in history and scripture arnsis crea- iiamwi Acnsta. ucorge uaDisn, to have been seen by the Wise viewed pieces George Dick, Tom Knapp, Joe Men will be explored tho om 42 (liffercnt sculptors as Grander and Lubljock's ou-n wero crack cd from marveled at thp cs of artist Sunday Morning, December 1971-LUBBOCK AVALAIKHC-JOUWAL-l-13 JlSlf SALh-Rccent visitors to Lubbock Art Association's Studio Art sale arc, left to right.

Mrs. Dwanc Anderson, 5202 17th and Mr. and Mrs. Jnmes L. Griffith, 4206 16th St.

Griffith a visiting professor of math at Texas Tech University, is from the University of bouth Wales, Australia. Mrs. Anderson is a native of Hawaii and her husband is a 4 sls tant Professor of statistics at Tech. The art sales event continues until Dec. 22 tlio Garden and Arts Center.

4215 University Ave. (Stuff Photo) PRE-HOLWAY EXHIBIT Steig-Hirschfield To Spark Graphics Show In final pro-holiday libitbn, starting Monday ex- prinlmakers include Sleven the Dohanes, former Saturday in vi III (L ikcr Ballcry will have an ex-Evening Post artist, Churchill aphlcs selected bv artist- Schripim'r ichrieber and Texas' Jerry on Ryalers and Alexander Hogue. Individually selected, these represent some of America's major and will he on exhibit until Christmas in the at 13th St. nnd Ave. L.

lallery hours, until Christmas arc 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. and let signed by the artist representing the a I American jazz and other American dance forms. Hoth Well Known Both artists are widely for their work in mn- American magazines and books: Steig, for his New Yorker cartoons nnd Mirschfield for his theater caricatures.

Some ot the major American iontcmporary graphic artists included in the exhibit arc fino famayo, Hans Erni, Jack Levine, Leonard Baskin and Walt Kuhn, each represented by at least one major example ol the artist's work. American traditionalists include Thomas Hart Benton Grant James MacNeil Whistler and Dale Nichols. Ai additional group of realistic (Continued From Page 12) because only the perfect offering on Christmas Eve can make them ring. The two wnsant boys, Holger and Steen, Ktve looked forward all year to this night when it is rumored hat the perfect gift will he offered and the chimes will ring. GIVES SPUR LAA Offers Gift Order For Classes Gift spring certificates for winter- January art classes beginning in are available Garden at Arts Municipal Center.

University states Muc Carow, Luhlxick Art Association vice president for: LTC Vision Works Their uncle comes to take them tn the cathedral, but visit an old woman prevents Holger from going to make his offering. The old woman, because Holgcr's chanty to her. presents him with a vision in which his of ferin makes the chimes ring But it is really a vision? Tho cast of the play Ricky McCoIlum, Holger- Kevin Parker, Sleen; Peter Rogers Uncle Bortcl: Linda Davis Olr Woman; Boh Scney, Priest- Nelda Sh.Tt. Rich Woman- Jo" Duke, Courtier; Billic Jeanne Burns. Beautiful Woman- Mike Old Scholar; Andrea Girl; and Lindii t'awuett.

llecse, Davis, Angel. Member5 of the choir will include Willie Butler, Kay-Dena Calfin, Torn Francis, Jnrjcnnia Jaushliri. David Langford, Lee Ann Lovplnce and Bill Norton. Ferrell will be the organist the musical direc tor is Charlotte Harper TO FEB. 1 Mums Show To Be Seen At Hospital Twelve paintings selected rom Lubbock Art Association's Chrysanthemum-in-Art Jhow arc now on exhibition in he cafeteria at St.

Mary's-of- he-Plains Hospital, 4000 24th St. display will continue until Works represented are 'Hybrid," watercolor, Dorothy Jryun; "Autumn Nocturne," oil, Peggy Young; "Impressions." vatcrcolor. La Wanda Flowers," pastel, Helen Summerhill; "Mums," oil, Isc Deering; ''Country Cousin," acrylic, Ruth 'lacNaughton. And, "Mums," oil-on-tissue 5 eggy Howard; "Fall Fantasy," oil, Sybil Dickey; "Golden 1 wers," copper-and-brass, Jane Garrett; "Yellow Butterfly Vilh Mums," acrylic, Lottie Woolard; "Golden watercolor, Alan Bandy; and 'Mums on the Porch," oils Irene RaUiff. "A certificate fnr tuition in one of thr many sections offered for children and adults makes a an ideal holiday present of en- st.eep that went during value." Mrs.

Carow says. nf in Man n( Qur in thc been encouraged by: PPP s4R0 In tc il P' 181 "wvc been encouraged by crease Insti ute Tulsa where tho thought fulness of persons in-': entire studio is nn on terested in starting thorn on the way to a pleasant and con- wtty iu ii pieasani She0n lf; nn said was tho avocation." Children's courses arc planned ir.h for pro-school and elementary inhabitants. particularly the levels. C.asscs for adults, from animals and especially thc beginners to those who have had i r- previous experience, J- Menc of Franco, regaled scheduled in a variety of sub- in sculpture books as "one nf jects. Dav courses include pot-! the worlds greatest sculptors of tcry, onnmel-on-melal, design! animals, is also represented, and composition, drawing-! An orig.nHl Poster model of a sketching, landscape oil paint-j 0 1 oraF rC drawing, life drawing and' two scctions ljasic oil ing.

Night sections are in basic oil painting, portraiture. In ppcnme tho gallery, Fenn marrame and drawing is hrintnm. to the public what AU of thc sscs mcct wcekly ciuns have been MJ-S. Carow announces. Early S1I1CC jg adv to 12 mien nor section have Interested persons arc invited to call thc Center office.

7626411. Ext. for tuition ratcsi and other details. Mamie. 1 Acnsta.

George Dabish, Grander nnd Lubliock's own tho Juan Dell. Fcnn has added the the canvas art of Dalhart Windberg, Joseph Siiiirp. Fried Pal. Russell like and others for bis art gallery. jtii in rv i uut tai Ul JllctlU After thc formal presentation Schonl, New York City Ballet, in the auditorium, each group New York City Opera, Reported will go to the Christmas Party ry Theater of ncoln Center room for refreshments nnd Society of Lincoln Center' playing of c.irols and songs of Chamber Music Society of Centor and Center NELL OLDHAM announces new classes begin January 3rd, 5th and featuring the McClintock Piano Course a tofally new way of learning 12-Wwk pnlr S40.00 look $10.50 limiteJ Membership A wonderful gift idea for any member of the family NELL OLDHAM.

at LUBBOCK MUSIC CENTER 17" MOADWAY PHONE 742-0547 NELL OLDHAM Plino and Organ Tho showing is the second in a scries of exhibitions by Lubbock Art Association members. Arrangements for the display space at the hospital were made through courtesy of Sister Maureen, julministralor. Lubbock Art Association chairmen in charge are Mrs. D. R.

Hopkins and Mrs. James Lei Sim Help With Healing NEW YORK the sun shine in." and reduce the (mount of fuel you use this winter, says the American Gas Association. So, the association suggests when tho sun is up, open the vindow blinds, shades and curtains. When (he sun goes down or doesn't shine, keep tho window coverings closed and let them form an insulation against the cold outside air. NEW ACQUISITIONS Contemporary Original Graphics sclccte'J by John Mcigs William Sleig Hirschfeld RyfiRO Tamayo Jack Levine Leonard Baskin Wall Kuhn Hans Erni Traditional Original Prints including Thomas H.

Benion Sam Thai Grant Wood George Schreiber Dale Nichols Jerry Bywalers Churchill Eliinger Alexander Hogue James McNeil! Whisller GALLERY HOURS Monday- Saturday 9:00 to 5:00 Exhibition continues thru December BAKER GALLERY if Fine Art 1301 Lubbock, Tcx.is.