Calgary Herald from Calgary, Alberta, Canada • 19

THE CALGARY HERALD Oct. 28, 1 980 Al 9 fG NOW di ineunenneimramiiy on me trials cnuanooa Growing up Canadian, from a family's point 1 TORONTO (CP) ing family husband were songs until I started group Nadine. a beauti- Sandy and Nadine sing. I of songs behind them Anyone who can remember Harold and children Na- fiddling around with them ful soprano voice that's knew I had to publish their including I Sprained My Anyone who can remember of view Sandy says she was "one of those kids who dine. 14, and Stephen, 12 on my Neck Chewing Licorice, Did You Ever Hear an Ant Say Can't, The Stethoscope is Cold and My Six-Year-Old Moulders Feel Bigger than Boulders the Offenheims have had Utile voice or instrument training.

Nadine sings in the high-school choir and takes piano lessons and Stephen is trying out for his junior high-school orchestra, still undecided about what instrument he wants to play. such trials of childhood as feeling left behind, swallowing a tooth, forgetting what they were going to say or putting their shoes on backwards will un- doubtedly be tickled by Growing Up. The hour-long film starring the Offenheim family is a blend of music, kid-, stuff and brilliant anima- tion that poignantly touches on the sometimes-forgotten aspects of growing up. It's something kids can understand and enjoy, but only adults can really fully appreciate. Sandy Offenheim talks about lads in all her songs, without missing a thing.

Growing Up, written specifically for her and her sing ideal tor children songs; Stephen, a polished speaking voice, and Harold, a friendly "Daddy-like" quality that guarantees instant rapport with youngsters. But Sandy, with what she modestly calls her "OK voice," is undeniably the foundation of the group. The Offenheims' success started when Stephen's kindergarten teacher heard Sandy's songs and convinced her to try publishing a songbook. When Sandy first appeared at BerandoP Music publisher Ralph Cruickshank hesitated but not for long. "As soon as I heard songs, be recalls.

Soon after If Snowflakes Fell in Flavours was published, piles of letters started flowing into Berandol people wanted a record. The children's record market was almost nonexistent at the time, says Cruickshank. Not only did the album If Snowflakes Fell in Flavours match sales of already-popular children's records, it surpassed them by leaps and bounds. Now, almost three years later, the family is at work on their fourth album. Each one in the catalogue reflects a different side of the Offenheims.

"Snowflakes is the cutesy album, Honey on Toast is much more serious and Are We There Yet? is absolutely wacko," Sandy says. Then came Growing Up, a film that combines the best of the cutesy, serious and wacko sides of the Offenheims. Both entertaining and educational, it will be available to various boards of education and libraries. CBC plans to air the film as soon as the producers. Playing With Time find a prime-time sponsor.

Despite the lengthy list sparks childhood memories that flow back in a rush to the viewer. It's the world of children, best summed up by the boy who explains earnestly to his little sister with the loose tooth; "We have to pull it out or itll grow backwards into your brain and youH die." For Sandy, who first put words to music eight years ago, song-writing evolved from conversations she had with her children. "The first songs I wrote What Is Your Name, Zig-Zag and It's So Nice to Have a Cuddle started as conversations," she says. "1 never realized they circulated in Canada by the Goethe Institute, Toronto. Barlach, who is known both for his sculpture and his graphic art, spent most of his life in Germany.

Although he studied in Paris and Florence, his artistic identity was confirmed on a trip to Russia in 1906. The sombre mood and vast expanses of this northern landscape decisively influenced his personality and his art. Now, two song-books, three albums, one film and countless concerts later, the family non-professional entertainers captivates their audiences perhaps to a greater extent than could many professionals. "We're not out there to be pros because the idea behind us is that we are a norma), happy family people can relate to," says Harold. "We really enjoy ourselves without trying to be big stars." The Offenheims really don't have to try they're-loaded with star qualities.

Each person contributes something different to the at Banff Also on view until Nov.9 is an exhibition of 15 paperworks by Neda Al Hila-li. The artist, who was born in Czechoslovakia and has lived in the United States since 1961, is an associate professor of art at Scripps College and the Claremont Graduate School in California. In 1980, Neda Al ffilali participated in The Banff School of Fine Art summer Two shows open SHOWING Ik's searching for a killer. time- is running THE FIRST DEADLY SIN i Daily at 7:30 and 9:30 Restricted Adult BOOK II Daily at 7.00 and 9:00 FAMILY Advance tickets for Nov. 1st On sale during reg.

theatre hours, tickets will not be sold at the door. -c Retricted Adult Rowlands delivers 1 ii ft Li' 43at, ai BLACKJACK ROULETTE CALGARY SHERATON HOTEL An exhibition of the graphic work of Ernst Barlach, organized by the Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations in Stuttgart, Germany, opened yesterday at the Walter Phillips Gallery, The Banff School of Fine Arts, and will be on view until Nov. 9. The exhibition is comprised of 72 works, including lithographs and woodcuts executed between 1912 and 1932. It is being October 27 November 1 st NOON TO MIDNIGHT SPONSORED BY: CALGARY ASSOCIATION FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED WILLOW RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY THEATRE CALGARY EQUIPMENT BY: ACTION CASINO CASH CASINO took piano lessons but couldn't play the piano." It wasn't until Harold gave her an autoharp that she began to discover her musical talent.

As for Harold, he says the only thing he can do that comes close to music is whistle. Whatever their appeal, it's in demand. The Offenheims have to turn down more concerts than they accept. Oen DAILY AT 2:30 4:45.7:00 AND 915 DAILY AT 7:20 AND 9:30 MATINEE SUNDAY AT 2:00 DAILY AT 1:30. 3 25 5:20.

7:15 AND 9:15 DAILY AT 7 0S AND 9.10 Wo Not suitable for children hur)ri yj 1Q I ncii i wm (-t the School session as a visiting artist in the fibre program. Since the early 70s her work has combined paper with mixed media, using plaiting and multi-strand braiding as a structural and thematic vehicle. Both the Barlach and the Neda Al Hilali exhibitions were originally scheduled to open on Oct. .23 but were postponed because of customs difficulties. I a 1980 EROTIC film festival TUESDAY, OCT.

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