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Rapid City Journal from Rapid City, South Dakota • 40

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V-2 the Rapid City Journal Friday, October 7, 1983 i 1 Paintings show appreciation of heritage, earth and family chose to return to Arizona from Viewing the arts i iS same concept in a more abstract cubistlc approach. In this striking oil, the sun symbolizes the universal father which not only nourishes the earth but also generates the growth of the people, says Cloud North. The moon represents the mother. Green triangles can be seen as the tree of life, or growth. The child symbol can be interpreted as a child still in the womb, or a very old man.

representing the continuing circle of life. The earth and the corn symbolize the earth which bears and feeds the people. "I paint so that my children and others may be nourished by their heritage through my paintings," says Ms. Cloud North. Yazzie, who was born on the Navajo reservation at Ganado, currently works primarily in watercolors, although bis earlier painting includes oils and acrylics.

His paintings convey his own personal philosophy of living in harmony with nature and bis people's deep respect for all things in the universe. He career In New York because he fel need to relate more closely to na and to learn from the elders of his Yazzle says be paints because hi joys it and also because there are portant messages to communicat society. He feels that many of our i are different from the past, the basic principles remain the same hopes that bis paintings help peopW bow to live in harmony with each and all things in nature. "It Is Important that we stay in i with nature and respect the family the past." says Yazzie. "and that not try to manipulate or control people and our environment." The public is invited to attend preview showing on Sunday aftert at the Sioux Museum.

Refreshm will be served. The exhibit will ren until Nov. 30. The museum's new winter hours Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. p.m; Sundays 1 to p.m.

Closed days and holidays. Admission is fre H. JtMNaumu Stan Writer Two diverse Native American artist will exhibit their paintings for the first time In South Dakota at a premiere opening Sunday at the Sioui Indian Museum and Crafts Center. The exhibit, "Recent Paintings by North and Yazzie," shows that the pain ting styles of the two artists are as dissimilar as their life-experiences. Woesha Cloud North, Winnebago-Ojibwa Indian who teaches Native American literature at the University of Nebraska, has an impressive array of academic credentials bachelor of arts degree from Vassar, master's In art education from Stanford, master of arts degree In painting from Ohio University, and a doctorate in history and philosophy of education from the University of Nebraska.

On the other hand. Eugene Yauie, Jr. a Navajo from Flagstaff, Ariz. is a totally self-taught artist who turned to painting after a career as silversmith. He formerly taught metalwork at the American Indian Community House In New York City and at Rockland Community College at Spring Valley, New York.

He presently is enrolled In master's program In social studies at the University of Arizona. However, In subject matter and viewpoint, the two artists are more alike than different Both paint with a deep appreciation of their people's heritage and a strong identification with the earth and nature. Respect for family Is a common underlying theme. Cloud North says ber current style seeks to portray ber vision and philosophy through symbolism and an impressionistic approach, as opposed to her earlier style which was more -realistic and representational. She is engrossed with the concept of the unity of the family circle as it relates to the circle of the universe.

Eugene Yazzle, Jr. Woesha Cloud North strength of the family unit through a family of pow wow dancers in traditional Winnebago dress. "Family in Cosmos" deals with the Two of her paintings in the exhibit deal with a family theme. "Native American Family" is a naturalistic approach to this concept, showing the 1 tr. I I i 9 I -vv hi A 0 JS 1 Eugene Yazzie, watercolor, "The with man, the hunter, and his prey Hunters," portrays the eagle, a (Photos courtesy Sioux Indian Museum) powerful hunter, as symbolically united Dancers' portrays both "The traditional costume of the old present together.

The central design of the fun of the pow wow and the woman on the left and the the painting represents an eagle traditional ceremony from which It contemporary garment of the young feather dance bustle." arises," says Woesha Cloud North. woman on the right tie the past and the Weekend calendar Sports students and senior citizens; $4 each for groups of 20 or more. Persons named Harvey will be admitted free. Tickets are available at the Dahl box office, 348-4670. All seats are reserved.

Black Hills State College Theatre presents Moliere's "Tartuffe" tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. at Woodburn Auditorium, 1200 University Spearfish. Reserved seats for $3.50 are available by calling 642-7171 or may be purchased at the door. through Nov. 30.

New winter hours for the museum are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Events Styx in concert, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center arena, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11.

General admission ticket prices are $11 advance and $12.50 the day of the show. Tickets available at usual ticket outlets. Movies General admission. All ages rooms features an exhibit of local artist Helen Williams' through October. "Visual Encounters with Nature," a mixed media retrospective show of the late Greg Rudel, will be on display Saturday and Sunday, Oct.

8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Room 221, Buell Building. The exhibit is open to the public and free. Sioux Indian Museum Arts and Crafts Center, 1002 St.

Joe will have a premiere showing of a special exhibition, "Recent Paintings by Cloud North and Yazzie," on Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. It is the first comprehensive showing of these two artists in the state. Refreshments will be served and admission is free, The exhibit will run Library PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for pre-teen-agers. Restricted.

No pne under age 18 will be admitted without parent or adult guardian. No one under 18 admitted. Chill." Elks Theatre. 7 and 9:15 p.m. daily; 1:30 p.m.

Sunday matinee. "Revenge of the Ninja," Rapid Theatre, 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. daily; 1:30 p.m. Sunday matinee. "Mr.

Mom." Northgate PG, 7 and 9 p.m. daily; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees. "Never Say Never Again," Northgate II, PG, 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. daily; 2 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday matinees. "Risky Rushmore 1, 1:30, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 1, 2:55, 4:50, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. "Return Of the Jedi," Rushmore 2, PG, 1.30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday; 1, 3:50, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. "Romantic Comedy," Rushmore 3, PG, 7 and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 12:50, 2:45, 4:45, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Cable 6 Home Box Off ice 6:30 p.m. Fraggle Rock. 7 p.m., 3:10 a.m. HBO Coming Attractions. 7:30 p.m., 6:30 a.m.

Sugar Ray's All-Stars. 8 p.m., 3:40 a.m. Inside the NFL. 9 p.m., 4:45 a.m. R.

11 p.m. The World According to Carp, R. Saturday 1 :20 a.m.-Amity ville II, R. Canyon Lake Club Steve 1 variety, 9 p.m. Monday through day.

no cover charge. Crystal Lounge Silver Steed, country rock, 9 p.m. Friday and day; Tiny Wellraan, 9 p.m. day through Saturday. Racquet Club Lounge in Ho Johnson's Motor Lodge Valley, country rock, 9 p.m.

Frida; Saturday; Mixed Emotions, 50s 60s, 9 p.m. Tuesday through Satu no cover charge. Rapid City TraveLodge Louni Hot Point, 8:45 p.m. Frida: Saturday; Terry Clevinger anc Terry Clevinger Band, country 8:45 p.m. Monday through Saturdi cover charge.

Robbinsdale Lounge Harr country rock, 9 p.m. Friday and day, 7 p.m. Sunday; Whiskey 9 p.m. Wednesday through day. no cover charge.

Chute Roosters Cocktail Loun Hill City The Talisman Band, try, country rock, 9 p.m. through Sunday, no cover charge. Dakota Territory Saloon in 1 wood Broken Coach, country, try rock, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturd Elk Creek Lounge in Piedmc Southern Comfort, country rock, Friday and Saturday; Black Hills country music, comedy, live I radio broadcast on stage 2:30 p.m 11 p.m. Sunday, no cover charge.

Frontier Bar and Lounge in Cus Blackwater, 9 p.m. Frida Saturday, no cover charge. Gaslight Restaurant and Sale Rockerville Tri County Riders, 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturda cover charge. Merry's Back Porch in Spearf The Wilt Brothers.

9 p.m. and Saturday; Back In The country rock, 9 p.m. Tuesday th Saturday. Nashville North in Box Elder -Garner 9 p.m. Fridt Saturday; Sunday afternoon jar sion.

Riverside Lounge In downtow Springs Dave Matthews Lonesome Stranger, 8 Thursday through Saturday. (Listings of entertainment can ded to the "Weekend Calendar" tag J4M2S0, ext 140 by 4 p.m. Moi All times MDT Golf Friday and Saturday, Meadowbrook, Rapid City. District .12 NAIA college men's tournament. High school football Friday, 7:30 p.m., Howard Wood Field, Sioux Falls, Rapid City Central vs.

Sioux Falls Washington, $3 adults, )2 students, 1 senior citizens. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Sheridan, Rapid City Stevens vs. Sheridan, $1.50 adults, 75 cents students. Friday, 7:30 p.m.. Woodward Field, Hot Springs, Douglas vs.

Hot Springs, 2 adults, $1 junior high and grade school. College football Saturday. 1:30 p.m., O'Harra Field, Rapid City, Huron College vs. South Dakota Tech, 3 adults, $1.50 age 12 and under. Saturday, 1:30 p.m., Mitchell, Black Hills State vs.

Dakota Wesleyan. Girls high school basketball Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Whitehead Auditorium, east of Ellsworth Air Force Base, Newell vs. Douglas, $2 adults, $1.50 students. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.. Central Gymnasium, Rapid City, Rapid City Central vs.

Belle Fourche, $2 adults, $1 students with activity tickets. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Whitehead Auditorium, east of Ellsworth Air Force Base, Lead vs. Douglas, $2 adults, $1.50 students. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., St. Martin's Gymnasium, northwest of Rapid City, Edgemont vs.

St. Martin's, $2 adults, $1.50 visiting students with activity tickets, $1 junior high and elementary students. College women's volleyball Friday, 4 p.m., Goodell Gymnasium, Rapid City, tournament with South Dakota Tech, Nebraska Western and National College. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Chadron State College, South Dakota Tech vs. Chadron State.

Theatre Group Theatre presents "Harvey" at the Dahl Fine Art Center, 713 Seventh St tonight and Saturday at 8.15 p.m. Final performance is Sunday, 2 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults; $3.50 for i i I fVf yf I -f ,5 i fir i1- L- V-4 il Story time 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12; Sing Along 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 13. Friends of the Library meeting at noon on Thursday. Arts Festival A Very Special Arts Festival at Black Hills State College this Saturday will provide workshops for handicapped individuals in art, music, drama, dance and poetry. The festival, which takes place from 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m. is open to the public and admission is free. For further information contact Jack Kreitzer, Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, 578-1914. Outdoor Art Council Contest The Outdoor Art Council is soliciting entries for the 1983-84 Outdoor Arts contest open to any current resident of South Dakota. This year's theme is "South Dakota A Fun Place To Be." For information and entry forms contact Doris Ferweda, 102 E.

Texas, Rapid City. 343-8892. Visual Arts "Our LandOur People" photographic exhibit will show in the Dahl Fine Art Center central gallery, 713 Seventh throughout October. Admission is free. Featured artists for the month of October at the Dakota Art Gallery, Dahl Center, are local watercolorist Jan Sohl and native-born Ukrainian Olexa Bulavitsky of Minneapolis who renders Impressionistic landscapes and still lifes.

The gallery is open 9 a.m. to p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission Is free.

The Hilton Hotel lobby and dining Nightlife ,1. Ace of Clubs Ivory, rock 'n' roll, 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; Jettison Etty, rock roll, .8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. AJ's in the Hotel Alex Johnson Pursuit, top 40s, 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Bar-Barian The Litterer Band, rock roll, 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday; Monday Night Football on the big screen TV every Monday. Boot Hill Saloon Linda Jordan and the Sheehy Brothers, 8:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday. At the Hilton setting.

Williams' art is on display at the Hilton Hotel through October (Staff "Evening Shadows" by Helen Williams photo by Don Polovich) captures the mood of a rural Black Hills.

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