Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 October 2005 — Page 22

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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS

Tom Joyner has television show Building off his hugely successful career as radio personality, businessman and philanthropist, Tom Joyner debuted in his new lead role as host of the "The Tom Joyner Show,” a nationally syndicated weekend music/ variety television series in more than 100 cities around the country. The show premiered last weekend and featured performances by R&B singers Chante Moore and her husband, Kenny Latimore. Future shows will feature performances by Kenneth "Babyface” Edmonds, Toni Braxton, Faith Evans, Keith Sweat, Wayne Brady and comedian George Wallace. The show will highlight performances by the Tom Joyner Players, which include Joyner's radio sidekicks: comedian J. Anthony Brown, Sybil Wilkes, Ms. Dupre and Myra J. Other segments on the show include offbeat local-market vignettes and "Toms Big Break,” where raw talents demonstrate their skills. Ruth Lilly Hoosier Storytelling Festival Storytelling Arts of Indiana and the Indiana Historical Society are proud to present the 18th Annual Ruth Lilly Hoosier Storytelling Festival, Oct. 12-15 in Military Park, downtown Indianapolis. Other locations will include the Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., and various venues throughout Central Indiana. The festival offers audiences of all ages and sensibilities a chance to enjoy firstrate entertainment guaranteed to capture the heart, kindle the imagination, tickle the funny bone and foster a sense of community. The five featured storytellers (Peter Cook, Diane Ferlatte, Bill Lepp, Barbara McBride-Smith and Dovie Thomason) are some the nation's most accomplished and popular tellers who travel throughout the United States and the world sharing the hilarity and poignancy of stories old and new.

‘The Gypsy Vampires of Drakov’ to premier Oct. 29 Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre (GHDT), a professional modern dance company will open its 2005-2006 concert season with the "The Gypsy Vampires of Drakov" on Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005 at 8 p.m. at the Pike Performing Arts Center. This Halloween tradition digs past the Dracula story and looks into the world of his victims and vampires. The audience is encouraged to attend in costume. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at the door, at the Pike Performing Arts Center Box Office (317) 216-5455. Charge by phone (317) 216-5455 or online at www.pikepac.org. For further information, contact GHDT at (317) 846-2441.

Chamber music concert The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) will have a chamber music concert featuring 2002 Laureate Susie Park and Indianapolis' Suzuki & Friends on Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Indiana History Center's Basile Theater, 450 W. Ohio St. For subscriptions, tickets and concert information call the IVCI offices at (317) 637-4574. Australian violinist Park was named a Laureate in the 2002 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. Since then, the 23-year-old has appeared around the world as soloist and chamber musician.

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Singleton to get 'Behind the Lens' award John Singleton will be honored with the fourth annual DaimlerChrysler “Behind the Lens” award. Singleton, 37, is being recognized for his work as a writer, director and producer of feature films that have provided a platform for change in the depiction of Black stories on the screen. The award will be presented Oct. 23 in Los Angeles. Previous winners are Gordon Parks, Melvin Van Peebles and Reuben Cannon. Recipients are chosen by an advisory panel of industry professionals. “As one who always works behind the scenes, it is very gratifying to be honored by one’s peers and those who appreciate the hard work we put into telling stories of our America,” Singleton said in a recent statement. His screen credits as a director include “Four Brothers,” “Boyz N the Hood,” “2 Fast 2 Furious” and “Rosewood.” DaimlerChrysler will present $25,000 to a charity chosen by Singleton.

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