The Lawton Constitution from Lawton, Oklahoma • Page 50

2D THE 1975 Jubilee Tagged I i Hit By GLOVERt from today. at'. the Southern. Plains Jndian.iMuseum'.apa. Crafts 'Gen-' both; watercolors.

painted in In the artist's iater "-years, he began documenting: important aspects of Critic In word, "A Musical; Jubilee" ist Mopope is corisidefed bne 6f, the most in.v-developrnent of contemporary toaian'art; The 3.5, include 6l his paintings liltingj show, tunes; of yore, who enjoys; impos: ing' genial rivalry. should' ITieater where-theimerry romp opened Thursday night. 9- The ingredients for. this warm, ingratiating and 'tastefully mounted crowd-pleaser are together an of from everywhere which some: how went into creation, of musical ass.emble topped Munsel, John Raitt, Tammy Grimes, Dick Shawn, Cyril Ritchard, Larry. Kert, and believe it or not, iilKanG'ish.

oh'golly. Especially commendable is the way in which Morton Da Costa, the over-all Subject-matter the the 'Indian aitist's life or storied' told' to elders; Among. Me paintings executeOate in career; "Ghost and '''Native American Stage In Review and a-bogglmg assortment of creative assistments, have elevated the event above mere concert or facile night club form, a fine thread of continuity, but.the evolution of comedy from its origins until the golden era 1930's is done with a minimum of spoken chronology:" Chief reliance is on thematic group. ing -frontier songs, military, Viennese, vaudeville and Harlem an'd cue deftly trundled across the There are two spoken sketches, a hilarious burlesque of done without 'a note of music, and a dispensable trifle India. Everything else is music, and what sweet music.

Miss Munsel, Raitt and Kert primarily provide the most traditional.rendi- tions, Miss Grimes brings perkily disciplined eccentricity, Shawn and Ritchard offer the fey and off-beat. Miss Gish, behaving like a vintage. Shirley Temple, talks most of her chores but joins in the general pranking with a sing-along "boop two. Big assets are Herbert Senn's stunning settings 1 and Donald Brooks' costume galaxy. There are 56 programmed songs, and traces of a lot.of others, representing a dazzling array of composers from Lehar, Friml and Romberg to Ellington, Gershwin and Rodgers.

The first tune in the overture is "Love Is Sweeping the Country" and the chorale finale is "Hallelujah." It's all a sweet, lovely and wonderful joy trip. 16--Mikel'Jennings 'Senior 'Voice 3 p.jn.'i': Central Baptist 16-30--Prairie; Exhibit, Museum of the Great-plains. City High-School, Or- a 10 12:30 McMahon Memorial' 18-r-Pop; Jazz, Rock Concert by Cameron and- Jazz Eri- ..6:30 p.m., She'pler Center 18, 20-- "The. Music Man," musical, 7:30 Lawton; High -School Auditorium. '21--Cameron Singers Concert, 8:15 p.m., First Presbyterian 25--John faculty recital, 8:15 p.m.," McMahon Foundation.

28--Kitty Wells Western Music Show, sponsored by Noon Optimist Club," 7 DECEMBER 2--Charlie Concert, 8 p.m., Great Plains Coliseum'. 2--Senior Trombone Recital, Carl ieno, place announced. 4-7, 19-14, Stingiest Man In Town," 7 Fort Sill, Cabaret.Supper Theatre. 4--Cameron Honors Music Recital, 8 p.m., Rehearsal Hall. 6-7--VAC Christmas.

Forest Fanasy, Multi-Purpose Center. 5-6, Prime of Miss. can 8:15 p.m. Lawton Community '6--Lawton Philharmonic Orches-' ra with' Michael.Kibbe, oboe; McMahon. Memorial Audito-.

7-8--Auditions" for 'Fihian's Rainbow," 7:30 LawtonCommunity Theatre. STEPHEN MOPOPE 'Painted Robe' Kiowa religious: beliefs including the Ghost Dance and Native Church rituals. A series of these detailed works will be: featured' in -the" Anadarko Most of the in display will be on view, to public for first time. MOPOPE WAS born Aug. 28, 1900, in the.

Redstone community of Ana- died Feb. 4, 1974'in Lawton. Mopope, whose Indian, name, Wood- means "Painted Robe" was a member of. the; Kiowa tribe. Mopope received his education at St.

Patrick's Mission'School in Anadarkb, gradu- atirig in 1916: From 1926 Mo- pope undertook.formal art training a special art student at the University of Oklahoma, first introduction to art came through with tiis.el- der CharlesrOheitoint 'and Haungboah both day Kiowa artists, widely lor their talents. -Young: Mopope observed the production.of painted tipis, war. bonnets. aiU- other artistic para- commissioned for the Smithsonian Institution from his relatives by the noted ethnologist, James Mooney. FROM THESE early experiences, Stephen- Mopope began to compile a wealth of-information about Kiowa cultural history would provide background and inspiration throughout his artistic career.

After graduation from St. Patrick's Mission School, Mopope became associated with'Susie-Peters, Field Matron in the Indian Service. iirs. Peters was first to recognize Mopope's talent and aged to improve his artwork. As early as 1918, Mrs.

Peters organized informal art classes yourig Kiowa proteges, a group which include Stephen. Mopope, Monroe Tsatoke, James Auchiah, Spencer Asah and This group, later to gain fame as the Kiowa Artists," was admitted to the University of Oklahoma to a rolled as special students in the University School of Art. IN 1928, Stephen Mopope's paintings, along with those of the other "Five Kiowa Artists" were displayed in a traveling exhibition presented at the First International Art Exposition in Prague, Czechoslovakia. A portfolio of silk-screened prints of paintings in the. exhibit, entitled "Kiowa Indian Art," was published in France in 1929.

Aside from association with the "Five Kiowa Artists" group. Stephen Mopope maintained a strong personal and professional identity, achieving a number of lasting con.tributiohs to American art and MEETING SCHEDULED The Crafts, Arts and Hobbies Association meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at theUSO Library. Gifts Souvenirs a a big gest and best Indian and Souvenir store. The Trading Post Cocht Exit US 62 at Eagle Park Entrance Amusement RIDES Roller SKATING Frl .6:30 'til Sat.

Sun. l.l:00:til, 11:00 Other hours may be arranged 1 6 Rides amusements Saddle Horses except Mondays G2 Phone l-WS-3238 EAGLE PARK Don't be disappointed, make your "Christinas" reservations EARLY (Remember is no charge for pur reservation i ticket service) ASTRO Travel Agency 353-6511 622 Ave. EVERYDAY SPECIALS A BUCKET OF SPAGHETTI With Meal or Meatballs, Tossod Soli Bread. Enough for 5 PAN OF LASAGNE Salad, Loaf of Breed. Enough for 5 GUIDO'S PIZZERIA 3807 W.

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vember. This sensational package includes: one dinner of your choice in the Captains Cabin, one breakfast of your choice in the Cup 'n Saucer (per person). Deluxe plus the use of all.facilities. That means, indoor'swimming pool, his hers saunas, tennis court, jogging track, badminton court, putting greens, exercise room and private club with nightly entertainment. It ali adds up twoJun filled days at a min- iscuie 522.95.per person'(with double occupancy).

Complete the reservation coupon below'and mail it V. Good for or Combination! only). RESERVATION CdUPON NameL. Address City Number Arrival Date A was noted for dancing'and ability the woodien 'flute, a traditional Southern instnimenL He accumu- EAGLE TAIL DAN'CER Mopope vvatercolor lated numerous' championship awards for his fancy war dancing. IN JUNE, 1936, Mopope.

was awarded a Federal commission' for designing and painting sixteen murals in the new Post Office building in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Mopope's contract the U.S. Treasury Department was the largest mural commission ever, awarded a Southern Plains Indian artist. Comprised of 16 paintings, the murals were completed: by Mopope in 1937 aad nwjf; be viewed today in the lobby Anadarko Post Later, Mopope was commissioned to create oiber murals, and perhaps' tht, roost outstanding were painted in tafe U.S. Dcpartment-of ine Interior ing.

Washington; D.C. In 1S3S. In 1966. Mopope was awarded a tificate of-Appreciation by the Arts and CnJu Board of tie U.S. DC-, partment of the Interior in Kcopiitlon; of his achievements as a cohtcmporir' Indian artist.

Iopopfe was one of the original mtjm- bers of the 0-HQ-MAH Lodge, a ceremonial society of the Kiowa. Many of Mopope's paintings depict the ties of the 0-HO-MAH Lodge. Mopope devoted his life, to recording ihe customs of his people for posterity. The success of his endeavors is witnessed not only by the vast oeuvrc which he produced in his lifetime but by his tremendous influence upon aspiring Native American artists. Stephen Mopope's artistic achievements will continue to provide inspiration to scores of future artists.

Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to p.m.. Tuesday through Saturday and 14:30 p.m. on Sundays. The museum is closed on-Mondays.

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FREE SECONDS ON EVERYTHING. EVERYONE MUST HAVE A PLATE. NO DOGGY BAGS PLEASE. ndarujoaas RanckH At the ffledicine Park Hi-way JrWVtfW 357-4343 PEPSI-COLA Community Service CALENDAR CONCERTS Ponca: City-High School Orchestra, 12:30 p.m.. 1:30 p.m..

Tuesday. November IS, McMahon Memorial Auditorium. Pop, Jazz, Rock Concert, Cameron Swingers, Jazz Ensemble, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday. No. vember 18, Shepler Center Mezzanine, Cameron University.

Cameron Concert, 8:15 p.m., Friday, November 21, First Presbyteriui Church. MUSICALS "The Music p.m., November 18. 20. High School Auditorium. MEETINGS Southwestern Oklahoma Historical Society Annual Meeting.

Robert L. Wyatl. speak- er, 2:30 p.m.. Sunday, November 16. Museum of the Great Plains.

Lawton Community Concert Association Boird of Directors, 10:10 a.m.. Tuesday. vember 18, Civic Room, Security Bank Trust Company. Crafts, Arts and Hobbies. 7:30 20, USO Lfbrary.

Comanche County Association for Retarded Citizens, Program on Neighborhood Protective Council by Police Sgt. Don Wilson, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday. November 18, Western Hills Christian Church. 57th Liberty. Southwest'Oklahoma Ski Club, Red Oneal, Aspen ski instructor, speaker, p.m..

Tuesday, November Public Service Company Auditorium; Lawlon Chamber of Commerce Forum Luncheon, 12'noon! Friday, November 21. Ho- tel Lawtonian BaUroom. REHEAESALS Rehearsal, 14 p.m., Sunday, November- 16. Cameron Baptist Student Union. FOOTBALL Cameron Aggies vs.

East Central State. 8 p.m., Saturday. November 22, Cameron Stadium. SL Andrew's Episcopal Church Bazaar, 5-3 p.m., Friday, November 21; 9 to 5 p.m., Saturday, November 22; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m..

Chili Luncheon, SL Andrew's Church, 14th 1 C. DEDICATIONS Carrousel Recreation Center.Dedication t'Open p.m., Monday, November 1 A PEPSI SALUTE TO LAWTON CIVIC CLUBS FREE SPACE IN THIS- CALENDAR FREE This Strvlce li regular ipon- sored by the EUJWOHTH INC-K vaur-KtiMt-or oraanlicillar. not an Inttrat to ftffl Lawton 'and orca that YOU hove IMM, free of wrRe: PEPSI COMMUNITY LAWTON. OKLA. 71MV far Sunday Thursday at of cwntmmhV MvtH writ dictate'whlcn how.

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