Record #:

2989

Author(s):

Booher, Bridget

Abstract:

Marthanna Yater of Durham went to college, traveled the world, and dealt with family problems before finding her true calling - photography - and turned it into a successful business.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 21, May 1996, p17-18, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Photographers--Durham; Yater, Marthanna

Record #:

2990

Author(s):

Haac, Linda

Abstract:

The American Dance Festival is six weeks of modern dance at Duke University each summer. The 1996 festival features works of three outstanding choreographers and dancers: Merce Cunningham, Anna Halprin, and Meredith Monk.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 21, May 1996, p35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

American Dance Festival; Choreographers; Dance festivals--Durham; Dancers

Record #:

2991

Author(s):

Smith, Jane

Abstract:

Carmike Cinemas, Inc., the nation's largest theater chain, builds multi-screen theaters in small towns; for example, Morrisville's proposed 16-screen complex. While multi-screen theaters bring more movies, they also monopolize and limit choice.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 22, May 1996, p15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Motion picture theaters; Carmike Cinemas, Inc.

Record #:

2997

Author(s):

Burnham, Linda Frye

Abstract:

Ladyslipper Music, a store founded in Durham in 1976 by Laurie Fuchs, is celebrating its 20th anniversary as the leader in the presentation of women's music from around the world through all forms of media.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 30, July 1996, p23-24, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Women musicians; Fuchs, Laurie

Record #:

2999

Author(s):

Haac, Linda

Abstract:

Performance artist Meredith Monk received the $25,000 Samuel H. Scripps Award at the 1996 American Dance Festival in Durham. The award is the largest money prize in the field of dance and recognizes lifelong contributions by an artist.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 25, June 1996, p16, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

American Dance Festival; Monk, Meredith; Women dancers

Record #:

3000

Author(s):

Ariail, Kate Dobbs; Geary, Bob; Brown, Mike; Blue, Victor E.; Houston, Susan

Abstract:

The Indies Arts Awards honor individuals who have given the most to the Research Triangle Metropolitan Area's art community. Winners in 1996 include Linda Ironside (posthumous), Paul Ferguson, Lenard Moore, and Donald Baker and Jerry Carter.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 24, June 1996, p13-17, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Art--Awards--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

3001

Author(s):

Bates, Eric

Abstract:

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allows one company to own an unlimited number of radio stations nationwide. SFX Broadcasting of New York, the nation's second largest radio conglomerate, owns four Raleigh stations.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 25, June 1996, p9,11,12, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Radio broadcasting; Radio stations

Record #:

3038

Author(s):

Sturgis, Sue

Abstract:

Abortion is still legal in the state, but the 1995 General Assembly passed a new parental-consent law and cut the abortion fund from $1.2 million to $50,000. For young and poor women, the changes make qualifying more difficult.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 38, Sept 1996, p11,13-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Abortion--Laws and legislation

Record #:

3039

Author(s):

Menius, Art

Abstract:

The Triangle Folk Music Society highlights Triangle folk musicians with a Triangle Folk Music Extravaganza. Featured 1996 performers include bluesman Scott Ainslee, the Shady Grove Band, and the Apple Chill Cloggers.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 37, Sept 1996, p21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folk music--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Triangle Folk Music Society (Chapel Hill)

Record #:

3060

Author(s):

Ariail, Kate Dobbs

Abstract:

In 1994, the state and Israel signed nine exchange agreements, including those pertaining to biotechnology and medical research. Now a cultural exchange program has been added, with over 30 exhibits from Israel to be shown during the fall of 1996.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 36, Sept 1996, p15-16, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cultural relations; International relations

Record #:

3071

Author(s):

McCullough, Sue Olsen

Abstract:

Diane Gilboa and Laurie Merrifield are co-founders of the Triangle Arts Express in Durham, a company that seeks to take the hassle out of theater- going by providing round-trip transportation, dinner, tickets, and dessert.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 41, Nov 1996, p19, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theaters; Triangle Arts Express (Durham)

Record #:

3104

Author(s):

Bates, Eric

Abstract:

Love him or hate him, North Carolina's senior U.S. Senator, Jesse Helms, is successful in politics because he seeks no personal gain, sticks by his friends, challenges his own party, and understands his constituents.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 10, Mar 1996, p9-13, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Helms, Jesse Alexander, 1921-2008

Record #:

3105

Author(s):

Zibel, Alan

Abstract:

For disabled people in the Triangle area, computer technology opens communications channels, allowing access to endless information and interaction with other disabled and non-disabled individuals.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 15, Apr 1996, p5, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Computers and the handicapped--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

3106

Author(s):

Ariail, Kate Dobbs

Abstract:

Performance space is a need of local art groups in the Triangle, like the Raleigh Symphony. Remedies include building an art center for local groups or building additions to Memorial Auditorium.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 15, Apr 1996, p17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Performing arts--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

3107

Author(s):

Bates, Eric

Abstract:

Small family farmers in the state find their prime money crop, tobacco, declining in price and marketability. To make ends meet requires finding alternate crops, like cotton or organic fruits and vegetables.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 16, Apr 1996, p13-15,17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Tobacco; Family farms; Agricultural diversification; New crops