Record #:

2945

Author(s):

Sturgis, Sue

Abstract:

Since 1990, arts groups across the state have almost doubled, to around 2,000. At the same time, however, funding and support in the General Assembly is waning, a trend that threatens the work these groups do.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 22, May 1996, p10-12, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Art and state

Record #:

2946

Author(s):

Chitwood, Michael

Abstract:

Marsha Warren, executive director of the N.C. Writers' Network for the past 10 years, is retiring. During her tenure, the network grew to almost 1,700 members, increased its budget to $250,000, and began an annual conference for hundreds of writers.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 22, May 1996, p17, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Warren, Marsha; North Carolina Writers' Network

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.