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The Battalion Page 7 nsomf lat wild •e othei tO COB' for aii' i asn- al lain onigbt derfj $5 fa 5ox Of eseni' jinit, von and nous their a SI i call Group aims productions at younger audiences ‘Cinderella’ dances in OP AS JR. By RUDY CORDOVA JR. If you consider yourself young, or at least young at heart, then come out and see the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella.” Performed by Ballet for Young Audiences, this special performance is sponsored by OPAS JR. and marks the second season for this offspring of OPAS. Oh, and don’t forget to bring the kids! For those of you who have forget- tenthe story of Cinderella, it’s about a young girl named Elose whose wicked stepmother has forced her to do all the household chores includ ing sweeping the house. She is nick named Cinder-Elose and in time the name is shortened to Cinderella by the stepmother’s two spoiled daugh ters. A fairy godmother appears and gives her a dress and a pair of dainty slippers so she can attend the Prince’s ball. Well, to make a long story short, Cinderella ends up dancing with the Prince. Of course, we all know about the glass slipper that reveals Cinder ella’s identity to the Prince. Ballet for Young Audiences, with its colorful sets and costumes, per forms for more than 25,000 children and adults annually. The company, out of New York, is made up of young, professional dancers and of fers narration to insure clarity. Bal let for Young Audiences is under the direction of Marriet Leigh Kinter whose background includes Broadway, off-Broadway, and 25 years of children’s theatre. “Cinderella” will be performed Sunday in the Rudder Theatre at 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the MSC Box Of fice. For reservations call 845-1234. By RUDY CORDOVA JR. T B he need to imitate life through the arts spawns from the human desire to educate and to en tertain. Through the use of literal, visual and performing arts, history is passed down from one generation to the next. MSC Opera & Performing Arts Society found itself having to re structure its program ideas because of its lack of appeal to a generation of people. The OPAS committee discovered their problem and acted to solve this generation gap. What sprang out of a market study was the creation of OPAS JR. “The result of a survey we con ducted proved to us that our average audience age was 55,” Ann Black, OPAS executive director, says. “We had to think about the future of OPAS and how we were going to get the future contributors of theater to appreciate the arts,” Black says. OPAS JR. is targeted towards the younger generation of “baby-boo mers” who have young children. They even go as far as to say that OPAS JR. is all about family enter tainment. As the name implies, it’s a way of attracting young audiences into the world of creativity and imagination and of educating them at the same time. “We don’t want the parents to give their children money and drop them off at the show,” Black says. “We want the parents to attend the per formances so that they may be able to help the children understand if they have questions.” Huey Treat, financial devel opment director, says that OPAS is also trying to attract students to these productions because “once they see them, they will remember how much fun they had listening to these stories as children.” “When people hear ballet, opera, and orchestra they automatically think of older people,” Black says. “We want to insure the future of the arts through the children of the community,” she says. OPAS is trying to provide a set v- ice to the community with this new idea. John Billimek, director ol chil dren’s progi ariiming, says that OPAS JR. is a way of getting all peo pie from throughout the communitv togethei. “We .felt that it was some thing we could lot the childten,” he says. “If anyone is involved in an orga nization that deals with childten, we would like to help them out with the arts,” Billimek says. OPAS is offering a slightly lower price for the OPAS JR. productions than the regular season shows, in a pursuit to attract a more diverse au dience. Most of the OPAS budget comes from memberships, subcsriptions and contributors. “T he more money we have, the better quality entertain ment we are able to provide,” Treat says. “I think the attitude in the com munity is that they aren’t going to go to Houston every time they feel like enjoying the arts,” he says. Their first season last year was a huge success. This year, OPAS JR. opens with the classic children’s story, “Cinderella.” Peformed by Ballet for Young Audiences, the production is one way OPAS JR. can provide quality ballet in a way young and old can appreciate. They conclude this semester with their second show on November 18 with “The Stolen White Elephant.” Mark Twain’s children’s story is for the whole family to enjoy. Next se mester, OPAS JR. will offer two shows: Tom Chapin, a sing-along performer who captivates the audi ences with his music and talent and “Dinasour Rock,” a children’s album that has been adapted to the stage. All performances are on Sundays at 2 and 4 p.m. in Rudder Theatre. If you would like more information about OPAS or GPAS JR.,, call 845- 1515. Music comedy Information is provided by the indi vidual nightclubs and is subject to change. FLYING TOMATO At Northgate at 303 University Drive. All ages admitted. For more information, call 846-1616. Thursday — Dr. Love and the Ero- enous Zones. Rock. Starts at 9 p.m. 1 cover. Friday — Kenny Kardiac and the Pacemakers. Rock. Starts at 8:30 p.m. No cover. Wednesday — Sneaky Pete. Sing- along. Starts at 8:30 p.m. $2 cover. GALLERY BAR In the College Station Hilton at 801 E. University Drive. Only ages 21 and older admitted. Call 693- 7500 for more information. Thursday — Karla Lack. Easy listen ing. Starts at 5:30. No cover. Friday, Saturday — Mark Bendik- sen. Jazz pianist. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Karen Chavez Vocal. Starts at 7 p.m. No cover. KAY’S CABARET At Post Oak Mall. Ages 18 and older admitted. Alcohol served. For more information, call 696-9191. Thursday — Dream Horse. Folk. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $2 cover. Friday — ’N the Rutz. Rock. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $2 covet. Saturday — The Dwellers. Rock. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $3 cover. MAMA’S PIZZA At 1601 S. Texas Ave. in College Station. All ages admitted. For more information, call 696-0032. Sunday — Mama’s Boys. Rock. Starts at 9 p.m. No cover. Wednesday -— Lippman Jam. Open stage. Starts at 8:30 p.m. No cover. TEXAS HALL OF FAME On FM 2818 in Bryan. Alcohol served. Fot mote iiiiotination, tall 822-2222. Thursday — Full House. Counlry Stairs at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. $3 cover ($1 off with A&M ID). Friday — Special F/X. Country. Starts at 9 p.m., doors open at 8 p in. $5 cover. Saturday — Bubba Cox and the Easy Going. Country. Starts at 9:00 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m. $4 cover. ($2 off with A&M ID). FRONT PORCH CAFE In Bryan at 4410 College Main. All ages admitted. Alcohol served. For more information, call 846- LIVE. Thursday — House in Orbit. Funk. Starts at 9:00 p.m. $5 cover. Friday — Vanguards. Fusion blues. Starts at 9 p.m. $5 cover. Saturday — Jesse Taylor and Tor nado Alley featuring Junior Med- low. Blues. Starts at 9 p.m. $5 cover. T uesday — Acoustic Stage. Stans at 8:00 p.m. $1 cover. Wednesday — White Bread. Rock. Starts at 9 p.m. $5 cover. TIPPY’S At 1803 Greenfield Plaza in Bryan. Ages 21 and older admitted. For more information, call 846- 7203. Thursday — Bobby Sheron Blues Band. Blues. Starts at 9:00 p.m. No cover. Friday — Johnny Mears and the Texicans. Progressive Starts at 9 p.m. $2 cover. Saturday -— Rock—-at-.—fellas. Rock. Stat ts at 9 pan. $2 cover. Infot ination is subject to chang. GARFIELD’S Located at 1503 S. Texas Ave. Reservations recommended. Ages 21 and older admitted. Alcohol served. Call 693-1736 for more in formation. Thursday — Comedy with Chip Flatow and Leonard Thomas. Show starts at 9 pan T ickets are $5. SUNDANCE CLUB Located at 801 E. University Dr. in the Hilton. Ages 19 and older ad mitted. Alcohol served, t ill 693- 7500 for more information. Thursday — Comedians to be an nounced. Show stal ls at 8:00 p.m. $4 in advance, $5 at door. movies Information, is subject to chaica Showtimes are for Fridav Admis sion restrictions may apply. CINEMA THREE Located at 315 College Ave. Call 693-2796 for more information about showtimes. Matinee shows Sat urday and Sunday only. Desperate Hours. Rated R. Begn; ning Friday. Showtimes are 2, 4 7 and 9. Hardware. Rated R. Show times ai t 2:30,4:30, 7:30 and 9:30. Post Cards From the Edge. Rated R Showtimes are 2:15, 4:15, 7:15 anc 9:15. POST OAK THREE Located in Post Oak Mall. C d 693-2796 for more iulormati r about showtimes. Matinee show s S. i urday and Sunday only. GoodFellas. Rated R. Showtimes c 2, 5 and 8. Marked For Death. Rated R ning l iiday. Showtimes at 2 t 4:25, 7 05 and 9:25. Ghost. Rated PC 13. Showiiim r 2:10, 4:30, 7:10 and 9:30. SCHULMAN SIX In Bryan at 2()00 E. 29th Suet r. Call 775-2463 for more information about showtimes. Narrow Margin. Rated R. Show- times are 2:15, 4:45, 7:25 and 9:50. Flatliners. Rated R. Showtimes are 2:20,4:30, 7:10 and 9:30. Pretty Woman. Rated R. Showtimes are 2, 4:25, 7 and 9:35. Young Guns II. Rated PC 13. “Dol lar movie”. Showtimes are 2:15„ 4:40, 7:15 and 9:40. Die Harder. “Dollar movie”. Ran d R. Showtimes are 2:05, 4:35, 7:05 and 9:45. Gremlins II. “Dollar movie”. Ran d PG-13. Showtimes are 2, 4:35, 7.10 and 9:30. MANOR EAST T HREE In Bryan in Manor East Mall. Call 823-8300 for more information about showtimes. Funny About Love. Rated PG-13. Showtimes are 2:20, 4:50, 7:20 and 9:50. Pacific Heights. Rated R. Show- times are 2:10, 4:40, 7:10 and 9:40 I Come in Peace. Rated R. Show- tirnes are 2:15, 4:45, 7:15 and 9:30. AGGIE CINEMA For more information, call the MSC Box Office at 845-1234, The Little Mermaid. Rated G. Rud der Auditorium. Showtimes are 7 Ui and 9:45 Friday, and Saturday 9: i and midnight. Admission is $2 and $1 lot children. ISA shoots musical snapshot of world By JOHN RICHTER ’ T he appreciation of music as the universal language that transcends national and cultural boundaries is the inspiration for the International Students Association and public radio KAMU-FM’s organization of the first International Music Festival this Sunday in the Grove. Co-organizer and host of KAMU’s Saturday night “International Radio Hour,” Miquel Suderman says that by following the tradition of the international festi vals in Mexico, Brazil and other nations, ISA and KAMU will present a musical snapshot of the world with the daylong festival. “Music is the international language,” Suderman says. “We want the students of A&M to gain an appre ciation of the power of music as a way of communicat ing with different cultures.” Suderman says the free International Music Festival is a way of sharing music and culture not only with the American students of A&M but also between the differ ent members in ISA and the various minority organiza tions. “Our whole concept is for those of us here to share our culture and music with others. The Latin American students are not familiar with Middle Eastern music and culture and the Middle East students are not as aw are of Latin American music and heritage. “We want to share with American students at A&M, but we also want to share among ourselves.” The daylong festival is scheduled to begin at noon, with gates opening at 11:30. Refreshments and T-shirts will be available and Suderman says that ISA is encour aging attendees to bring picnic baskets and lawn chairs to enjoy the entertainment. “We want very much for this to be a festival-type set ting,” Suderman says. The performances will be split between local Student, and international groups that have agrt* .1 to play tin festival for fiee. Suderman says the student groups will perlorin be tween 15 and 30 minute sets with tlie professional bands performing 30 minute to an hour sets. Suderman says the schedule will be kept flexible to encoui spontaneous jams and that between performances he will play recorded tapes from the “International Radio Hour.” Suderman says the general flavor of Sunday’s music will be romantic love ballads and political songs. The festival will take place, rain or shine, with the ac tivities moving to DeWare Field House if bad weather occurs. The festival is scheduled to i un until 10 p.m. Featured performers for the f estival include: •One Touch — a Brazilian world music band sta tioned in Austin that has previously performed in Bryan-College Station at the Front Porch Cafe •Mexican Estudiantina — a choral group from Latin America that sings traditional romantic ballads •Antonio Musceda — a mariachi troupe from the B-CS area •Luis Casco-Arias — a vocalist who will perform traditional Panamanian folk songs •Kamala Amupirdi —^ a choral gtoup ti .it in ,s classical music from India •Rong Tan — an accomplished Chinese lute player w 7 ho performed recently at Coffeehouse •White Bread — local rock group that performs at the Front Porch Cafe and the Flying Tomato •Reveliers — an A&M choral group
