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I i4L Standard- Speaker RTS FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1991 PS 10 Trombonist to join Tri-Hi Band Nationally known trombone soloist Warren Covington will make his fifth appearance in the Hazleton Area School District's Tri-Hi Music Festival later this month. He will be accompanied by the 125-piece Tri-Hi Band during its 25th anniversary concert, to be held March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hazleton High School auditorium. The annual concert combines musicians from the district's three high schools Hazleton, West Hazleton and Freeland to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month. This year's theme is "A World In Tune." Covington is the conductor, trombonist, baritone singer and band arranger for his own group, The Warren Covington Orchestra.

It has performed many times in conjunction with the Pied Pipers, a vocal group he re-established in 1974. As maL trombonist for Muzak for 23 years, Covington's sound has been heard in doctor's offices and elevators worldwide. He also has made cereal commercials for General Mills, played on many of Perry Como's hits, performed the theme for ABC's "General Hospital" and the U.S. Coast Guard, he joined the Les Brown Band and then Gene Krupa's band. Looking to settle down in one city, Covington joined the musical staff at CBS.

For 10 years he played on a number of popular TV shows, including those of Arthur Godfrey, Jackie Gleason, Como, Ed Sullivan and Robert Q. Lewis. Covington left CBS in 1956 to become leader of The Commanders. Shortly after Dorsey's death, he was approached to lead that band, and did for 32 years. Since Sept.

1, 1961, his own orchestra has been performing across the country and in Canada and Mexico. He feels its success is based on two principles: The musicians always play for the listeners and dancers, and they maintain "first-class showmanship" at all performances. Covington is almost a one-man band himself. He plays the trombone, sings in a rich baritone voice, beats out a hot tempo on the bongo drums, arranges some of the orchestra's finest selections and is adept at dancing the cha-cha. He has performed in the Tri-Hi concerts in 1970, 1976, 1978 and 1986.

led the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra after Dorsey died. But Covington still doesn't believe that the music industry knows who he is. "I'm respected as one of the leading trombone players," he said, "but that doesn't make you a million dollars; nor does being a band leader. "My biggest gripe is that the big band enthusiasts and dancing public seem to all know who I am, except the people the agents talk to! His shows, performed for the inaugurations of Presidents Carter and Reagan, are lively and loaded with audience interaction. He performs everything from big band classics and Beatles music to contemporary hits.

Covington's climb to the top wasn't fast, or easy. The first obstacle came at Darby High School in Delaware County. He wanted to play the trumpet in the high school band, but discovered that the only instruments available were trombones. After high school, he played with several bands before coming to New York as a singer and musician with Mitch Ayres. After serving in Covington Oils to be shown in PSU library Eight oil paintings by Dave Borghi of Nesquehoning will be on display Sunday through March 22 in the Penn State Hazleton Campus library.

The grouping, entitled "2001," will demonstrate the unique vision of one of the area's most exciting new artists. Borghi's first university show will give the public an opportunity to discover why many private collectors have been acquiring his paintings. His talent for portraying unreal monkeys and apes in extraordinary realistic fashion is displayed by his works. The creatures that inhabit his canvases seem to have arrived from South America and Africa by way of the Dutch Renaissance of the 17th century, with their deep black backgrounds and rich, earthy colors. Borghi is often referred to as a literary painter.

He said the Roman god, Janus, is an important inspiration for his work. His paintings can be viewed during regular library hours. Antique show, sale set at fairgrounds The sixth annual Antiques at Bloomsburg show and sale, sponsored by the Columbia-Montour Tourist Promotion Agency, will be held next weekend at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. Several thousand people are expected to attend the event, March 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

and March 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the fair's Industrial Arts Building. A wide variety of antiques will be on display, including furniture, country items, stoneware, art glass, estate jewelry, toys, pottery, books, china and more. All items will be for sale.

For more information, call the tourist agency at 784-8279. Cultural calendar The week ahead Today "Owl Prowl," an outdoor program on these amazing hunters of the night sky, Visitors Center of Montour Preserve, R.R. 1 Turbotville, p.m.; 437-3131. Today and Saturday "As You Like It," winter student musical, Weber Chapel Auditorium of Susquehanna University, Selin-sgrove, 8 p.m.; 372-2787. Today to Sunday, March 7-9 "Mame," the Jerry Herman musical, Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes Swoyersville; 283-2195.

Today to April 5 First regional Juried Art Exhibition Competition sponsored by Monroe County Arts Council, Bixler Gallery, Stroudsburg; 476-4460. Saturday "Carmen," presented by the Pittsburgh Opera Theater and Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra, State Theater, Easton, 8 p.m.; 215-252-3132. Saturday Maple Syrup Day, for scouts and other groups, Montour Preserve, R.R. 1 Turbotville, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; advance registration required by calling 437-3131.

Saturday Laura Dean Dancers and Musicians, Weis Center of Bucknell University, Lewisburg, 8 p.m.; 524-1000. Saturday Eric Nagler of "The Elephant Show," Capitol Theater, Williamsport, 3 p.m.; 326-2424. Sunday The Chieftains perform traditional Irish music, State Theater, Easton, 7:30 p.m.; 215-252-3132. Sunday Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Weber Chapel Auditorium of Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, 3 p.m.; 372-2787. Tuesday "A Woman's World," a program of songs, stories, poetry and dance performed 10 with a panel discussion chaired by Sterling Strauser, nationally acclaimed visual artist, focusing on the question, "Is Art an Intellectual Process?" On March 17, Jane Ely, sculptor and executive director of the Monroe County Arts Council, will chair a panel discussion with local artists on "Is the purpose of art to be visually pleasing or to make a statement?" The series will conclude March 24 as juror Tony Lordi discusses topical issues expressed in the visual arts.

For information, call 476-4460. by Elizabeth Hodes, University Theater, Coleman Hall of Bucknell University, Lewisburg, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to March 10 "Peter Pan," starring Cathy Rigby, presented by Broadway Theater of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Masonic Temple, Scranton; 342-7784. Wednesday to March 9 "King John," a drama by William Shakespeare, presented by King's College, in Administration Auditorium, North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, 8 p.m. Continuous Saturdays and Sundays Greater Hazleton Historical Society Museum, 55 N.

Wyoming Hazleton, three floors of artifacts and memorabilia reflecting life in the Hazleton area of yesteryear; 1-5 p.m.; 455-8576. Ending today Collection of photos depicting the lives of the people of Africa, Frank Martin Art Gallery of Muhlenberg College, Allentown; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ending today Exhibit of 37 pastels and watercolors by Gisela McBride of McAdoo, library of Penn State Hazleton Campus. Ending Sunday "She Stoops to Conquer," Oliver Goldsmith's 18th century comedy, Allentown College Theater's Labuda Center for the Performing Arts; 215-282-3192.

Ending Sunday "Kuru" by Josh Manheimer, presented by Pennsylvania Stage Company, 837 Linden Allentown; 215-433-3394. Ending Sunday MacDonald Art Gallery presents exhibit of works created and collected by its members, College Misericordia, Dallas. Through March 8 Exhibit of paintings by Denise Luhman, Hazleton Art League, 225 E. Broad 7-9 p.m. Monday to Friday, 2-4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. Through March 10 "Idols Icons," an exhibit of paintings, drawings and sculpture, Center Gallery, Langone Center of Bucknell University, Lewisburg. Through March 10 "Craft and Community: Traditional Arts in Contemporary Society," an exhibit featuring 10 case studies of craftspeople and their works, Old Bedford Village, Bedford; 800-622-8005. Through March 14 "New Paintings," an exhibit of oil paintings by Sally Eckhoff, Madelon Powers Art Gallery in Fine and Performing Arts Center of East Stroudsburg University, 1-5 p.m. Monday to Friday; reception for artist 7-9 p.m.

today. Through March 24 Exhibit of comic strip art of Nanette Warren sity of Scranton Players present "The Creation of the World and Other Business" by Arthur Miller, Jefferson Hall Theater on campus; 941-6358. March 15 "The Painter's Music, The Musician's Art," Weis Center of Bucknell University, Lewisburg, 8 p.m.; 524-1000. March 16 Vienna Choir Boys, State Theater, Easton, 8 p.m.; 215-252-3132. March 16-17 Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra in concert, Alumnae Hall of Cedar Crest Col-lege, Allentown; 8 p.m.

March 16, 3 p.m. March 17; 215-434-781'l. March 17 "Magic Under the Rainbow," Hazleton Blind Association's 10th annual benefit magic show, JJ. Ferrara Performing Arts Center, West Broad Street, Hazleton, 2 p.m.; 455-0421. March 20-26 Hazleton Area School District Junior High Art Exhibit, George B.

Markle Gallery of Hazleton Art League, 225 E. Broad St. March 21 George Carlin, Stabler Arena, Bethlehem, 8 p.m.; 215-821-0906. March 22 "The Sound of Music," F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, 8 p.m.

March 24 Michael Murray, organist, Christ Lutheran Church, Hazleton, 3:30 p.m.; 454-3542. April 6 The Drifters, The Shirelles and The Coasters in concert, to benefit Funfest '91, Hazleton High School auditorium, 7:30 p.m.; 450-2012. April 10 Alpha Omega Players present "Same Time Next Year," Penn State Hazleton Campus, 7:30 p.m. Any organization sponsoring an event of community-wide interest in the arts Geld is asked to list its activity on the calendar at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, 455-1508, or in this column by calling Tony Greco at the Standard-Speaker, 455-3636, ext 27. Rock dates Here is a list of upcoming rock concerts in Eastern Pennsylvania and surrounding states, with phone numbers for ticket information: Today Blue Oyster Cult, Airport Music Hall, Allentown, 7:30 p.m.; 215-821-0906.

Wednesday Cheap Trick, with special guest Saigon Kick, F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, 8 p.m.; 800-233-4050. March 11 ZZTop, Spectrum, Philadelphia; 215-336-2000. March 27 Paul Simon, Spectrum, Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.; 215-336-2000. March 28 Vanilla Ice, Her-sheypark Arena, Hershey, 7:30 p.m.; 534-3911.

March 30 Bad Company, with special guest Damn Yankees, Stabler Arena, Bethlehem, 7:30 p.m.; 215-821-0906. April 16 Yes, Spectrum, Philadelphia, 8 p.m.; 215-336-2000. Bucknell to present Laura Dean dancers The Laura Dean Dancers and Musicians will present a concert Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Weis Center of Bucknell University, Lewisburg. Laura Dean, who is internationally regarded as one of the most distinctive and influential forces in contemporary dance, formed the Laura Dean Dance and Music Foundation in 1975.

Since then the ensemble of 11 dancers and four musicians has performed repeatedly in New York City. Her work, which has been commissioned by a number of ballet companies, has been called "a timeless yet contemporary ritual of bold dance and kinetic music." For ticket information, call 524-1100. 'Visions of Being exhibit at King's "Visions of Being," an exhibit of paintings by June Kellogg and sculpture by Pam Kelly, will be on display beginning today at King's College, Wilkes-Barre. The exhibit will be in the Sheehy Student Center through March 22, in conjunction with Women's History Month. It is open to the public free of charge, noon to 5 p.m.

weekdays and 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A "meet the artist" reception and a gallery walk will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Kellogg said her paintings are autobiographical, centering on her perceptions of the world and the people around her. Kelly said her sculptures of human forms document feelings, hardships, pain and death.

Also as part of Women's History Month, poet laureate Maxine Kumin will present some of her works Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the student center. Kumin has received numerous awards for her poetry, including the Pulitzer Prize in 1973. Juried show set in Williamsport The Bald Eagle Art League will hold its ninth biennial regional art exhibit June 8 to 21 at the Lycoming County Historical Society Museum in Williamsport. More than 200 artists are expected to enter up to 500 art works in the juried exhibit.

The finest pieces will be chosen for exhibition by Diane Lesko, senior curator of collections and exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Fla. Awards totaling $2,200 will be given this year. Any living artist may submit paintings in any media, drawings, graphics, photography and sculpture. The deadline for slides is March 31.

For application forms and entry information, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Bald Eagle Art League, P.O. Box 1011, Williamsport, 17701. Exhibit planned at Stroudsburg station An exhibit titled "Doilies, Lambrequins and Antimacassars" will be featured at the Driebe Freight Station, Stroudsburg, Tuesday to April 30. In Victorian times, the woman of the house was responsible for making it as comfortable as possible. Home decoration required time and skill.

Women's magazines contained intricate needlework patterns. These dainty pieces whether tatted, crocheted or knitted served to protect and enhance the family furnishings. The exhibit is sponsored by the Monroe County Historical Association. The station, at 537 Ann is open to visitors Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and to groups by appointment.

For information, call 424-1776. Camera Club to meet The Hazleton Area Camera Club will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the Office and Education Building of the Hazleton General Hospital. "Portrait Photography," the topic which was to have been discussed at the canceled February meeting, has been rescheduled for Monday's meeting. A model will be in attendance for this special photo session, and all members are reminded to bring their cameras.

Guests always are welcome. Brophy, Schuylkill County Council for the Arts, 1440 Mahantongo Pottsville; 622-2788. Through March 31 "Pennsylvania Photographers," seventh biennial exhibition by 24 artists, Allentown Art Museum, Fifth and Court streets; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, 1-5 p.m.

Sunday. Through April 14 "Divinations: Transcendent Images from Africa, South America and the United States," Center Gallery, Langone Center of Bucknell University, Lewisburg. Through April 21 Temporary exhibit of the works of landscape artist John Willard Raught, Everhart Museum, Scranton. In the future March 8-10 Spring craft show presented by Creative Craftsmen of Luzerne County, Laurel Mall, during regular mall hours. March 8 to April 26 Art exhibit honoring Ignatian Year of the Society of Jesus, Art Gallery of University of Scranton, Linden Street; opening reception 5-7 p.m.

March 941-6394. March 9 Concordia Symphony in concert, with conductor Marin Alsop and soprano Judy Kaye, Weis Center of Bucknell University, Lewisburg, 8 p.m. March 9 The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats and Magicians of Taipei, John Long Center, University of Scranton, 2 p.m.; 941-7462. March 9 "Side by Side by Sondheim," a theatrical journey through the works of composer lyricist Stephen Sondheim, State Theater, Easton, 8 p.m.; 215-252-3132. March 10 Spring concert of the Schuylkill County Community Choir featuring "Requiem" by Gabriel Faure, Trinity Episcopal Church, Centre and Howard streets, Pottsville, 7 p.m.; 622-0360.

March 10 National tour of "Forbidden Broadway," Capitol Theater, Williamsport, 7 p.m.; 327-4763. March 10 Maple Syrup Sunday, public open house, Visitors Center of Montour Preserve, R.R. 1 Turbotville, 1-4 p.m.; 437-3131. March 14 Dan Kamin, mime, Penn State Hazleton Campus, 7:30 p.m. March 14-17, 21-24 Univer- Model railroad club to hold open house The Hudson Model Railroad Club will host a "Spring Thaw" open house Saturday and Sunday at its headquarters in Hudson, located on Route 309 north of Wilkes-Barre.

Railroading in the Northeast from the 1950s to the present is featured by the club. Its layout can accommodate five trains at once. Memberships will be available at the open house, to be held Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. on the second floor of the Hudson Polish-American Club, Martin and Gibbons streets.

Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, please call Bruce Smith at 788-6435. 'Forbidden' at Kirby The 1991 version of the acclaimed musical satire "Forbidden Broadway" will be presented Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

The show pokes fun at Broadway's musicals, performers and personalities, and first opened in New York City in 1981. It contains 50 percent new material to make the show contemporary as well as classic. Gallery to host artist talks Lectures and panel discussions will be held on four consecutive Sundays at the Bixler Gallery, Main Street, Stroudsburg. The free series will be presented in conjunction with the contemporary juried exhibition, "Where Are We Going? Artistic Expression Moving Towards the Turn of the Century," which opens tonight from 7 to 10. The exhibit examines topics and trends emerging in the visual arts in the '90s.

On Sunday, "The Impact of Ethnography on Contemporary Art" will be presented by Barbara Rothermel, exhibition juror. The series will continue March AT PENN STATE Ira Bernstein will perform "Steppin' Time" in the Highacres Commons on the Penn State Hazleton Campus, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. His hour-long performancelecture takes the audience on a historical tour of the origins of traditional clogging, tap dancing and step dancing from North America and the British Isles. All of the dances are introduced with relevant his-tory and folklore. Bernstein is accompanied by Peter Sutherland..