Record #:

3359

Author(s):

Haac, Linda

Abstract:

Attacks by Congressional Republicans on the National Endowment for the Arts are seriously limiting funds for arts projects. There will be fewer modern-dance performances in the Triangle this year. Universities are also limiting dance offerings.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 36, Sept 1995, p29,31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Art and state; Dance--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

3360

Author(s):

McCullough, Sue Olsen

Abstract:

The Research Triangle Metropolitan Area's theater companies, including Manbites Dog Theater, Raleigh Ensemble Players, and Theater in the Park, provide patrons a variety of theatrical offerings.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 36, Sept 1995, p33,35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theater--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

3361

Author(s):

Yeoman, Barry

Abstract:

When Burroughs Wellcome was bought out by Glaxo in March, 1995, it left many employees of the pharmaceutical company in doubt about their future. For example, over 1,000 jobs at the Greenville plant could be moved or eliminated.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 36, Sept 1995, p11-13,15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Burroughs Wellcome Co.; Consolidation and merger of corporations; Pharmaceutical industry--Greenville--Employees; Pharmaceutical industry--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Employees

Record #:

3362

Author(s):

Kahn, Elizabeth; Kahn, Joe

Abstract:

While the Triangle's sports facilities are abundantly funded, the area's resident and visiting music groups go begging for good concert facilities.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 36, Sept 1995, p25, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Performing arts--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Music-halls--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

3367

Author(s):

Williams, Lana C.

Abstract:

From Reconstruction to the post-World War II days, a section of Chapel Hill called Midway was a successful black business district. However, the city's commercial boom, the civil rights movement, and families selling out contributed to its decline.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 24, July 1997, p9-10, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American business enterprises--Chapel Hill

Record #:

3368

Author(s):

Barnette, Equia

Abstract:

During the first half of the 20th century, segregation in Raleigh made it difficult for blacks to find eating, sleeping, shopping, and entertainment businesses. East Hargett Street developed to meet these needs.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 24, July 1997, p11,13-14, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American business enterprises--Raleigh; African Americans--Raleigh--History; Raleigh--Streets

Record #:

3402

Author(s):

McDonald, Thomasi; Pearce, T. H.

Abstract:

The 1997 National Black Theatre Festival, which is held biennially in Winston-Salem, showcased over twenty theater productions and numerous playwrights, actors, producers, and directors.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 33, Aug 1997, p19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Convention facilities--Asheville

Record #:

3440

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

With approval of the State Board of Education, charter schools - free, tax-supported public schools operated by a private, non-profit organization - may operate. Charter schools in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Durham are profiled.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 31, July 1997, p11-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Non-formal education

Record #:

3441

Author(s):

Burnham, Linda Frye

Abstract:

Community Crossover, a project of the American Dance Festival teaches dancers the techniques of how to bridge the gap between the art world and the real world. Dance class sites have included a psychiatric ward, a jail, and a children's camp.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 31, July 1997, p19-20, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

American Dance Festival; Dance--Social aspects

Record #:

3460

Author(s):

Sturgis, Sue

Abstract:

Most of the reported HIV/AIDS cases in the state in 1996 resulted from use of dirty needles. While groups, including the American Medical Association, favor swapping dirty needles for clean ones, it is against the law in the state to do so.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 22, July 1997, p11-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

AIDS (Disease); HIV infections

Record #:

3475

Author(s):

Bates, Eric

Abstract:

Durham's midnight basketball program seeks to reduce crime by getting inner-city young men off the streets and into gyms between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Learning about jobs, anger management, and personal responsibility are program benefits.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 33, Aug 1997, p10-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Crime prevention--Durham

Record #:

3478

Author(s):

Smith, Jane

Abstract:

Independent filmmaking in the Triangle area is alive and well as filmmakers Catherine Constantenou and David Iverson premiere their latest film, \"Chesterfield,\" September 7, 1997, at the Rialto Theater.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 35, Aug 1997, p69, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Chesterfield (Motion picture); Motion picture industry--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Motion picture producers and directors--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

3480

Author(s):

Williams, Lana C.

Abstract:

Michael Eric Dyson, professor of communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and critically acclaimed author, shares his thoughts on his controversial December, 1996, commencement speech; racism; Michael Hooker; and Michael Jordan.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 35, Aug 1997, p14-19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Freedom of speech; Dyson, Michael Eric

Record #:

3497

Author(s):

Floren, Gillian

Abstract:

The Haw River Festival stresses kindness toward the environment. The three-week festival, with sites near Greensboro, Saxapahaw, and Bynum, teaches people about river lore and ecology, as well as manmade problems that threaten it, like mill dyes.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 21, May 1997, p11,13-14, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Environmental education; Festivals; Haw River Festival

Record #:

3498

Author(s):

Williams, Ian

Abstract:

\"The Delicate ARt of the Rifle,\" a movie by Raleigh filmmakers Todd Flinchum, Allica Kratzer, Stephen Grant, and Dante Harper, drew praise at a 1995 New York film festival. Now the four have attracted the attention of Paramount and Miramax studios.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 50, Dec 1995, p19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Motion picture producers and directors--Raleigh