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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 2000

FIND OUT FIRST.

On the net or in the book, a few minutes in here can save you hours out there.

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at the Indianapolis Museum Of Art

5:30pm - 8:00pm Smooth Jazz Personalities

First Friday of each month $4 members / $7 non members Call 317-923-1331 for details

ENTERTAINMENT fir/e/s

Gibbs to speak On Feb. 23 at noon, the public is invited to join the YMCA Men’s Club, and auxiliary group to the Fall Creek YMCA for lunch and to hear Ms. Wilma Gibbs speak on Black History. Citizens wishing to attend should call (317) 634-2478, ext. 28 to place a reservation. The cost is $ 10.00 per lunch, or $20.00 for two, and $25.00 for three. The Fall Creek YMCA is located at 860 W. 10 Street. Raisin’ the Roof Executive Women International present “Raisin’ the Roof ’ for the Julian Center on Feb. 24 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Registration, light hors d’oeuvre and cocktail reception (cash bar) begins at 6:30 p.m. Sponsorships available at $75 each for individual attendee; Corporate Table - $ 1000 (includes a table of eight and table top recognition); Builder - $1,500 (includes a table of eight, table top recogni-

tion and program recognition); Developer - $2,500( includes a table of eight, table top, program and special recognition) For more information contact Sandra M. Noe at (317) 545-1970. Conga Jazz at Borders Books & Music Hear the Latin-influenced sounds of Conga Jazz in the Cafe Espresso at Borders Book store, 8675 RiverCrossing Blvd. on Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m. in celebration of the release of their newest CD, Spirit. “Big” show at Footlite Footlite Musicals Inc. will conduct open auditions for its production of the musical “Big” on Feb. 29, March 1 and 2. The Footlite production will mark the Indianapolis community theatre premier of the musical with performances scheduled May 5-6, 12-14, 19-21 and June 2-4. Contact Bill Hale at (317)784-1841 for additional in-

formation concerning the auditions and the production. Open auditions for singers and dancers An Indianapolis professional Theatre Company is seeking African American talent. There is an immediate need for experienced singers and dancers to perform in staged musical productions. Call (800) 375-8887 for more information. Black Orpheus Orfeo Negro/Black Orpheus (107 min.), the 1958 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film (Portuguese with English subtitles) and Cannes Film Festival Grand Prize winner will be shown at the Eiteljorg Museum at 7:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 18. Not recommended for children under 12. Discussion about the film’s themes and history immediately following.

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February 20 Indianapolis Ice vs. Huntsville Channel Cats Conseco Fieldhouse 3 pm $9-$18 W atch the Ice demolish the Cats! February 21 Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks Conseco Fieldhouse 6 pm $10-$79

Come Downtown and enjoy dinner before the game! February 21 President's Day The Children's Museum of Indianapolis 10 am - 5 pm FREE Celebrate America's leaders! February 23 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Celebration of Black

History Concert Hilbert Circle Theatre 7:30 pm FREE Come and enjoy the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra honor the African-American influence on classical music. Information provided by Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. For more information or a calendar of events call 237.2222.

Art & Soul at the Artsgarden

Saturday, Feb. 19 David Wright spin a marvelous, greatest works. Presented by the 3 p.m. traditional African tale of Ananse Artsgarden and the Indiana RepAsante Children’s Theatre - the Spider who first brought sto- ertorx Theatre. Exerpts From Zora Tales ries to Earth. Exerpts from the upcoming Thursday, Feb. 24 Asante Children’s Theatre tribute 3 p.m. 12:15 p.m. to Zora Neale Hurston, interna- Marvelous Stories for Kids African Percussion Instruments tionally renowned anthropologist, - MaPvel Davis'spins ntagic'fifrt 7";.|hw» lofal performers Julius folkldrihand hdvelist. childreri With her littt'estdrMslk'ifh? A <fh/tyi and Jack Gilfoy present an * big meaning. ’ ‘ ' Itou f 'df fhusic with twaftltxtal-Af-Sunday, Feb. 20 rican percussion instruments. Kids in the Garden Wednesday, Feb. 23 12:30 p.m. 12:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 Adzooks Puppets/ Workshop George Middleton / Piano 12:15 p.m. Bring the kids and let them get One of the premier jazzmen of Jazz Dogs hands-on experience in making Indy, George Middleton can help It's a little bit jazz, a little bit their own puppets. Like all you through any mid week blues mambo. a little bit Caribbean, but Artsgarden programs, there is no with his smooth jazz sounds. a whole lot of fun! charge for this workshop. 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27 1:30 p.m. AG / IRT Film Series - 2 to 3 p.m. Adzooks Puppets withTerrance “Othello” Larry Calland & Conga Jazz Asante-Doyle / Performance Laurence Fishburne and Ken- High energy Conga Jazzto close Terrance Asante-Doyle, with neth Branagh star in this 1995 out your February and smooth the puppeteers Robin Lee Holm and production of one of Shakespeare's way into spring. •

Jazz Kilebeii Calendar

Feb. 19 Cherryl Hayes and the John Hill Quartet Enjoy the dynamic vocal stylings of Cherryl and her swinging quartet led by drummer John Hill. Recently back from Thailand 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $7 Open at 5 p.m. for dinner Feb. 21 Frank Glover Quartet Recently voted Indy’s best straight-ahead jazz group by NUVO. Come see why. 7-11 p.m. FREE

groove artists. Billie Holiday meets Anita Baker 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $7 Open at 5 p.m. for dinner Feb. 26 Oliver Nelson Quintet Flutist Nelson and his straightahead be-bop quintet pay homage to the great Oliver Nelson Sr., Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie and more. Guest Jamey Aebersold 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $7 Open at 5 p.m. for dinner

Feb. 28 Frank Glover Quartet Recently voted Indy’s best straight-ahead jazz group by NUVO. Come see why. 7-11 p.m. FREE Feb. 29 Joe Lovano Trio One of Jazz's premier tenor saxophonists. Great jazz trio featuring Idris Mohammed on drums. 2 shows — 7 and 9 p.m. $ 16 advance: $ 18 day of show, call for tickets

Feb. 22 Flowers Arrangement Swing/ Dance Band 7- 7:45 p.m. Lessons 8- 11 p.m. Swing Dance $5

Feb. 23 Clifford Ratliff Quintet Great old-school jazz standards and classics. Watch for guest artists 8 p.m. - midnight FREE

Feb. 24 Latin Dance Party Indy’s best Latin dance night, featuring DJ Marco Dominguez 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. $5, ladies free until 10 p.m. Feb. 25 Cynthia Lane Join vocalist Layne for a night of R&B, jazz, and soul, great group featuring some of Indy’s best

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