Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: MONDAY, May 8, 1995 TAG: 9505180003
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Applications are being accepted for Radford University's Summer Arts Conservatory, to be held July 9-15.
The conservatory offers one-week programs in dance, theatre, madrigal singing and instrumental jazz for students in grades nine to 12 who have previous experience in their subject. Each program will feature a guest artist and emphasize individual and small-group instruction.
The $350 fee includes tuition, room in residence halls, all meals, recreation and supplies.
For more information and applications, call 831-5265.
Museum needs help
The Virginia Museum of Transportation needs help building a cover for the retired J611 steam engine.
The locomotive is being housed in a protected building on Norfolk Southern property while the museum constructs a permanent cover for it.
In November 1994, Roanoke citizens approved a bond referendum which included $810,000 to build a cover for the museum's railyard. The museum must make a 100 percent match of this money to receive these funds.
The targeted completion date of the cover is June, with dedication ceremonies and relocation of the J611 to the museum set for June 11. All donors will be recognized at that time.
Donors who give $250-$499 will be recognized with a brick inscribed with their name in the museum's Brick Courtyard. For gifts of $500 or more, the donor's name will be on an honorary J611 plaque at the entrance of the museum.
``The Grand Lady Returns,'' a painting by Roanoke artist Eric Fitzpatrick depicting both the J611 and the Hotel Roanoke, is available as a limited edition lithograph for $35 plus $3.95 tax and shipping. Fitzpatrick has donated a portion of the sale of the art work to the Transportation Museum.
For ordering information, call 342-5670.
Donations for the J611 cover may be mailed to the museum at 303 Norfolk Ave., Roanoke Va. 24016.
Auto show
Roanoke's Festival in the Park is seeking entries for its Antique Auto Show, to be held June 3 on Franklin Road in downtown Roanoke.
Registration begins at 9:45 a.m. on the day of the show and all entries must be in place by 11 a.m. First and second place awards plus Best-in-Show and Preservation Awards will be presented at 4:15 p.m.
The pre-registration fee is $8 for judged entries, $6 for non-judged, if received by May 26. Day-of-show non-judged registation only is available for $10.
For more information, call 890-4793 after 6 p.m.
Market showcase
Bedford Main Street Inc. is seeking applications for the 1995 Farmers' Market, a showcase for homemade, homegrown and handmade items.
The market operates Tuesday through Saturday from May to November between Washington and Main Streets.
It is open to vendors offering fruits and vegetables, baked and canned items, crafts, honey, cut flowers and potted and bedding plants. Fees are $80 per season, $20 per month or $7.50 per week.
For more information, call 586-2148.
Musicians honored
Three student musicians received top honors and cash awards at the 13th Annual Young Artists' Awards Competition at Roanoke College's Olin Hall last month.
Cellist Jeremiah Shaw, a ninth grader at Blacksburg High School, was awarded first place and $200.
Second place and $100 was awarded to oboist Kate Nettles, a junior at Cave Spring High School.
Violinist Stephen Meyer, a sixth grade student at Linkhorne Middle School, won third place and $50.
Honorable mention citations were awarded to Ashley Kunz, violin, and Emily Rist, violin.
The competition was open to all members of the Roanoke Youth Symphony.
Theater's next reading
Mill Mountain Theatre's next Centerpiece, ``Reach Out and Touch Someone,'' will be presented May 17 at 12:15 p.m. on the theater's main stage at Center in the Square, downtown Roanoke.
The play is a comedy by Paul Sambol.
Centerpieces are free lunchtime staged readings of new short works by emerging playwrights.
A limited number of box lunches will be available for purchase prior to the performance.
For more information, call 342-5740.
Spring concert
The Roanoke College Preparatory Division of Music and Children's Choir will present its Spring Concert May 21 at 3 p.m. at the Cave Spring High School Auditorium. Admission is $3; children 12 and under will be admitted free of charge.
The choir combines three choirs of children ages eight to 17 and is under the direction of Kimberly Davidson with accompanist Aimee Jim.
The concert will include a variety of music including sacred, classical, nostalgic and a few light pieces.
The concert choir will present much of the music it will perform at the Princeton Invitational Choral Festival in June.
For more information, call 375-2333 weekday from 2-5 p.m.
Art fund-raiser
The Greenbrier Valley Theatre Art Auction Fund Raiser will be held May 12, beginning at 7 p.m., at 113 E. Washington St., Lewisburg, W.Va.
The preview party and exhibit start at 7 p.m. A donation of $7.50 is requested. The auction, at 8 p.m., is open to the public at no charge.
For reservations to the preview party, call (304) 645-1354.
Arts scholarships
The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge is offering scholarships to students in the Roanoke region who are interested in beginning or expanding their experiences in the visual, performing or literary arts.
Students in grades nine through 12 who without assistance would be unable to to purchase art supplies, attend symphony concerts, theater performances or an arts-related camp, or take workshops, master classes, art classes or music lessons should apply.
This year, $1,500 in grants will be awarded based on interest, eduction and need. Applications are available at area high schools or by contacting The Arts Council, 342-5790.
The deadline for applying is June 3. Grants will be awarded in August.
by CNB