Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 March 2000 — Page 19

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BY TIFFANY BOYER Recorder Correspondent

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Etheridge Knight

Etheridge Knight Arts Festival

Etheridge Knight Inc. will be host for the 9th annual Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts “Poetry In Motion’ on Saturday, April 1. Here is a listing of events:

10 a.m. to noon Workshops, at the Library Service Center, 2450 N. Meridian St. The Legal Aspects of the Arts (Copywriting and protection of your works): facilitator Crystal Rhodes Publishing, the easy way to publish, and desk top publishing: facilitator Ethel Brewer-McCane. These workshops are open to all artists — literary, visual and performing. Free, registration not required, but there is limited seating.

eoffrey B. Small. B.B. Freona and a small group of ■ ■ other designers are taking the Indianapolis fashion world by storm with help from David Dunlap, owner and proprietor of N-Style Boutique located at 38 E. jj 16th St. Small, Freona and many other leaders in the fashion world have chosen to showcase originals for -I I P urc ^ ase ' n this boutique that Dunlap says is “reminisM JM cent of the Soho district” in upstate New York — an area known for its keen fashion melange. Merchandise showcased ranges from conservative (a gold 4pocket v-neck shirt by Small) to dramatic (3/4 length jacket with detachable oversized pockets by Freona). And with prices beginning at $35, these fashions, for both men and women, remain on the cutting edge of fashion with an affordable price tag to boot. This fashion utopia is a breath of fresh air in a city that is known for its conservative fashion style. Since last September, Dunlap and his entourage have been the spice in the melting pot of high-end designer street wear. Oftentimes “malls and videos define our fashion tastes” observed Dunlap, who went on to express that at N-Style

“different styles are available with no more than six duplicates.” Above everything N-Style offers “fashion at a good price” which Dunlap referred to while describing additional benefits offered to “preferred customers.” Discounts, and daily “early bird specials” encourage even the most committed mall shopper to venture out and check out N-Style’s options. “Preferred customer” status comes after purchasing any number of items once. From there on out the benefits keep on coming. Since - “everybody is treated with respect” a shopper never must worry about being treated any differently due to the color of their skin or the size of their wallet. “Fashion knows no color’ said Dunlap. . Simply stated, boutique owner Dunlap said “N-Style is for people who like to set their own fashion trend.” Ever conscious to the artistic community that is part of the diverse population located on 16th Street, N-Style presents an art exhibition on the last Friday of each month that showcases up and coming artists’ works free of charge. Sculptor Keith Bullock was the featured artist last month. Another artist’s works were being presented March 31 between 5 and 9 p.m. Dunlap stems optimistic about the success of the exhibitions.

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2 p.m. Crispus Attucks Middle School Opening Ceremony, awarding the 6th annual Etheridge Knight Youth Poetry Contest winners, and Po-Rap-Try concert, a venue for , young artists under 21 to perform their works. Opening ceremony mistress of ceremony is Kandi Jenkins, great niece of Etheridge Knight. Po-Rap-Try Concert master of ceremony is Ryan Neal. Free admission

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5 p.m. Crispus Attucks Middle School The play “And Now My Soul Can Sing 2,” a dramatization of the trials and tribulation of the life of master poet Etheridge Knight, that contributed to his many works of art. This play spans 60 years of Etheridge’s life. Written by Eunice KnightBowens, the play features Khabir Shareef as the adult Etheridge, Randy Jackson as the young Etheridge and Ti’Rone Smith as the child Etheridge. Other actors include: Cleo House, Stephanie Thurman, Freedom HagoodEastling, Christy Stossmeister, Michael Pratt and others. This is a play for the family. Admission — adults $5; seniors and students $3

For information, call Etheridge Knight hotline at 925-0465.

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Tina Tlirner turns back the clock in tour’s opener

By JOSH L. DICKEY

Even at the age of 60, entertainer Una Turner still has her famous spunk and aoul.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kicking off what’s being billed as her final major stadium tour, Tina Turner showed that even at 60 she hasn’t lost any of the spunk and soul her fans have come to expect. “I think she has more energy now than even then,” said Junies Humphrey, a St. Paul resident who remembers seeing Turner as a young up-and-coming star in New Orleans circa 1960. Humphrey, 69, was among the sold-out crowd last week at the Target Center, where Turner kicked off a 70-show tour that will take her across the United States and Europe. She will perform at Conseco Fieldhouse May 26. Nearly 12,800 people were treated to an electrifying two-hour, 15-minute retrospective-heavy show. “I’m going to take you on the journey of my career,” Turner said early in the show, to resounding cheers. “Isn’t that fun?” Spanning 40 years of music, from a typically revved-up “River Deep, Mountain High” to the ‘80s admonition “Better Be Good to Me,” Turner showed her dynamic voice

and unmistakable moves—most of which she saved for the encores as she shimmied up and down a retractable platform that craned out over the crowd — have more than just staying power. They have freshness. The backdrop for the journey — a three-story, metallic intertwining of staircases and cubby holes in which Tumer ’ s seven-piece band, three dancers and two backup singers mingled — could not distract from Turner’s raw power. In fact, the only low points came during Turner’s protracted absences for outfit changes, when the backing crew was forced to carry the show. Minus Turner’s soaring vocals, which cut sharply through the Target Center’s infamously muddy acoustic chamber, the band seemed awkward and cursory. The highest bathroom and refreshment traffic streamed through the aisles during songs from Turner’s new album, “Twenty Four Seven,” which lacked the old-school punch. But what the show lacked in surprises — “Proud Mary” punctuated the set before a double encore—it made up for in energy and polish. Though it was obvious the staple raveup was coming, it was nearly shocking how much life was

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