ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, February 2, 1997 TAG: 9701310020
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 3 EDITION: METRO
CONTINUING EVENTS
``BLACK WOMEN: ACHIEVEMENT AGAINST THE ODDS'': Through May 24, Salem Museum and Historical Society. Artifacts interpreting the local history of African-American Women. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Free. 801 E. Main St. 389-6760.
FEBRUARY
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``A TRIBUTE TO WOMEN OF COLOUR'': 2-5 p.m. Dumas Center, Roanoke. Roanoke Post Office's Black History Celebration with food-tasting contest, heritage exhibit, speakers, fashion show, entertainment and refreshments. Free. 101 First (Henry) St. 985-8738.
``EXPANDING VISIONS FOR VIRGINIA BLACK ARTISTS'': Through Feb. 26, Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center, Lynchburg College. Works by more than 50 Virginia black artists. Reception, 3:30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Sunday, 3-5 p.m. (804) 544-8661.
OLD MOVIE MATINEE: ``IMITATION OF LIFE'': 2 p.m., Room 537, Leggett Building, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. With Lana Turner. (804) 947-8142.
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AFROCENTRIC MOVEMENT MASTER DANCE CLASS: Mondays, 6:15-7:15 p.m.; Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. through Feb. 19, The Center of Dance, Blacksburg. No experience necessary. $8. 215 Draper Road. 961-3519.
``HERSTORY: BLACK WOMEN IN POLITICS'': 7 p.m., Black Cultural Center, Virginia Tech. Program to acknowledge unknown black women. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
BLACK HISTORY LECTURE: 7:30 p.m., Pritchett Auditorium, Averett College, Martinsville. Juan Williams, Washington Post national correspondent, political analyst and author of ``Eyes on the Prize,'' lectures on topics from civil rights to politics and journalism. (804) 791-5600.
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``LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER'': 7 p.m., Hillcrest Hall, Main Area, Virginia Tech. Rosco Byrd of Virginia State University speaking on success in agriculture. 231-3787.
BLACK LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP: 7-9 p.m., Alumni House Lounge, Lynchburg College. Featuring Prof. Finnie Coleman of University of Virginia. Reservations required. (804) 544-8431.
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``CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR'': 11 a.m., Franklin County Public Library. ``More Than Anything Else.'' (540) 721-2094. n``FOCUS ON: OSCAR MICHEAUX'': 7 p.m., Room 315, Martin Building, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Film ``Within Our Gates'' by Micheaux will be shown followed by discussion. (804) 947-8142.
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FILM SERIES: 8:30 p.m., Babcock Auditorium, Dana Science Building, Hollins College. In recognition of Black History Month. 362-6451.
FILM: ``SKIN DEEP'': 7 p.m., Wallace Hall Atrium, Virginia Tech. Film followed by discussion of issues of color and the effects on society. Free. 231-3787.
``BOXCARS ON MY MIND'': 7 p.m., Shenandoah Division Office Conference Room, Virginia Museum of Transportation, Roanoke; 8:30 a.m., William Fleming High School, Roanoke; Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m., Northside High School, Roanoke County. Lecture by Theodore Kornweibel Jr., Professor of Dept. of Africana Studies, San Diego State University and authority on African-American Railroad History. Limited seating; reservations required by Feb. 5. 342-5670.
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FASHION SHOW: 7 p.m., Babcock Auditorium, Dana Science Building, Hollins College. ``Shades of You, Shades of Me, Shades of Us,'' a multicultural fashion show featuring models from Hollins and the Roanoke communities. 362-6451.
``UNDERSTANDING BLACKNESS'': 6 p.m., Black Cultural Center, Virginia Tech. Opportunity to reflect on what it means to be black and how race and culture can be exhibited differently. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
``CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR'': 11 a.m., Franklin County Public Library. ``Booker T. Washington.'' (540) 721-2094.
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FILM SERIES: 8:30 p.m., Babcock Auditorium, Dana Science Building, Hollins College. In recognition of Black History Month. 362-6451.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION RECEPTION: 2-5 p.m., Main Lounge, Hillcrest Hall, Virginia Tech. Awards for outstanding leaders of organizations. 231-3787.
``NATIONAL PANHELLENIC PANEL STEP SHOW'': 5 p.m., Preston Auditorium, Radford University. Six organizations perform steps related to their Greek affiliation. 831-5324.
AFROCENTRIC MOVEMENT CLASSES: 12-1:30 p.m., The Center at Walnut Grove, Shawsville. Traditional Africa, Caribbean and African-American dancing and movement taught by former principal soloist with Dance Theatre of Harlem. No Experience Necessary. $10. 290 Boner's Run Road. (540) 268-1100.
DANCE CONCERT: 8 p.m., Dillard Theatre, Lynchburg College. Performance by The Detroit Windsor Dance Company. Free. (804) 544-8325.
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GOSPEL CONCERT: 6 p.m., duPont Chapel, Hollins College. The Voices of Deliverance from Deliverance Church of Ministries, Roanoke, present an evening of music in honor of Black History Month. (540) 362-6451.
``AFRICAN-AMERICAN FOOD TASTING'': 2-4 p.m., Black Cultural Center, Virginia Tech. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
``AN EVENING OF JAZZ'' WITH PIANIST GEORGE MELVIN: 8 p.m.-midnight, Westover Room, Burton Student Center, Lynchburg College. $15, includes cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Advance tickets recommended. (804) 554-8431.
CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH SERVICES: Also, Feb. 16 and 23, 11 a.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 490 Stuart St., Christiansburg. 231-3787.
``ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY WEEK CELEBRATION'': 3 p.m., Lucy Addison Middle School, Roanoke. With Radford University Deliverance Choir, area choirs and soloists. $5, $4, advance; under 12, free. Tickets at New Life Family Bookstore. 563-2197, 343-0699.
``CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR'': 2 p.m., Booker T. Washington National Monument, Hardy. ``Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt.'' (540) 721-2094.
``FAMILY INVOLVEMENT DAY CELEBRATION'': 3 p.m., Smith Banquet Hall, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Storytelling, African dance, magic and affirmation of Kwanzaa principles. (804) 947-8119, (800) 351-4097.
``A CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL MUSIC'': 3 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, Critz. Concert by area choirs. Free. (540) 694-7181.
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``HERSTORY: BLACK WOMEN IN ATHLETICS'': 6 p.m., Black Cultural Center, Virginia Tech. Program to acknowledge unknown black women. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
``THE GALLOWS TO THE GAVEL:'' 8 p.m., Haymarket Theater, Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. One-man performance by Darryl Van Leer about legends and leaders. Free. 231-3787.
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE: MARTIN LUTHER'S ``I HAVE A DREAM'': 11:45 a.m., Preston Auditorium, Radford University. Free. (831-5324.
LECTURE: ``WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO AFRICA'': 7:30 p.m., Vaughn Chapel, Ferrum College. Prof. Emmanuel Obiechina speaks on geographic, historical, political, economical, and ethnic factors contributing to Africa's many crises. (540) 365-4300.
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READING: CONVERSATION WITH OPAL MOORE: 7 p.m., Green Drawing Room, Main Building, Hollins College. Hollins associate professor of African-American literature reads from her work. 362-6451.
``RACE RELATIONS IN THE U.S.'': 8 p.m., Black Cultural Center, Virginia Tech. Discussion of practical measures to improve race relations. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
BLACK LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP: 7-9 p.m., Alumni House Lounge, Lynchburg College. Featuring Prof. Finnie Coleman of University of Virginia. Reservations required. (804) 544-8431.
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``A RAISIN IN THE SUN'': Feb. 14-March 9, Mill Mountain Theatre, Center in the Square, Roanoke. Drama of an African-American family of the 1950s teetering on the poverty line. $15-$18. Previews, today-Feb. 13. $10. Performances, Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.; signed performance, March 5, 10 a.m. 342-5740.
``SISTER TO SISTER: STOP CALLING ME NAMES:'' 7 p.m., Black Cultural Center, Virginia Tech. Program focusing on the lack of respect for African-American women. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
``FOCUS ON: BLACK WALL STREET: A BLACK HOLOCAUST IN AMERICA'': 7 p.m., Student Center, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Documentary film with discussion following. (804) 947-8142.
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``NETWORKING WITH BLACK CORPORATE WOMEN'': 7 p.m., Black Cultural Center, Virginia Tech. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
ART EXHIBIT: ``CHICAGO MEMORIES AND FANTASIES'': Through March 14, Armory Art Gallery, Virginia Tech. Paintings by Robert Henry Graham, local African-American artist. Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m.; Saturday, noon-4 p.m. 201 Draper Road. 231-3787.
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ANTIONETTE HALE ART EXHIBIT: Through March 30, Piedmont Arts Association, Martinsville. Folk art-style portrayals of African-American people and situations. 215 Starling Ave. (540) 632-3221.
``BLACK PANTHERS: YESTERDAY AND TODAY'': 6 p.m., Black Cultural Center, Virginia Tech. Historical presentation explaining the past and present significance of the Black Panther Party. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
``AN EVENING OF BLUES'': 8 p.m., Smith Banquet Hall, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Urban and traditional acoustic-style blues by Blues Works. (804) 947-8142.
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BLACK CULTURE SYMPOSIUM: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Dillard Theatre and Daura Galleries, Lynchburg College. Featuring keynote speaker Henry Louis Gates, African-American Studies, Harvard University, and other authorities on African-American art. $30, includes African-American cuisine lunch. Reservations required. (804) 544-8343.
``HARLEM NIGHTS'': 7 p.m., Haymarket Theater, Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. Performances by Virginia Tech talent. 231-3787.
LECTURE: ``THE NEW HARLEM RENAISSANCE'': 5 p.m., Hall Campus Center Memorial Ballroom, Lynchburg College. Presented by Henry Louis Gates Jr., chair of African-American Studies, Harvard University. Free. (804) 544-8431.
``CRIES OF AGONY, SHOUTS OF JOY'': 7-8 p.m., Craig Center, Salem. One-woman play written and performed by Greta Evans, Community Services Director for WSLS-TV10. $3, $2, advance. 900 Chestnut Street, Vinton. 857-5035.
VIDEO ROUNDTABLE 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Booker T. Washington National Monument, Hardy. View documentaries on the Civil Rights Movement and participate in a roundtable discussion. (540) 721-2094.
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BENEFIT CONCERT: 3:30 p.m., Whitman Auditorium, Virginia Western Community College. With The Gospel Choirs of VWCC and Radford University, Voices of Deliverance and The Edwards Sisters; dramatic readings by Greta Evans. Benefit for TAP's Project Discovery ``Books Only'' Scholarship Fund. (540) 345-6895.
BLACK HISTORY YOUTH MUSICAL: 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, Roanoke. With the Youth of The Christian Praise Ensemble and area youth choirs. 310 N. Jefferson St. 343-1138, 982-1241.
OLD MOVIE MATINEE: ``A RAISIN IN THE SUN'': 2 p.m., Room 537, Leggett Building, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. With Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee. (804) 947-8142.
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``HERSTORY: BLACK WOMEN IN BUSINESS AND LAW'': 6 p.m., Black Cultural Center, Virginia Tech. Program to acknowledge unknown black women. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
``SPEAKING OUT: GREEK LIFE - A CELEBRATION OF DIFFERENCES'': 7:30 p.m., Brush Mountain Room A, Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. ``A Celebration of Differences.'' Informational program about the histories and legacies of white and black sororities and fraternities. 231-3787.
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READING: CONVERSATION WITH SHEILA CARTER-TOD: 7 p.m., Green Drawing Room, Main Building, Hollins College. Hollins associate professor of African-American literature discusses Zora Neale Hurston's ``Their Eyes Were Watching God.'' 362-6451.
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO: 7:30 p.m., Martinsville High School Auditorium. Traditional Zulu choral music. $12, $7 students and senior citizens. (540) 632-3221.
LECTURE ON SLAVERY 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Roanoke. Ted Delaney, Washington and Lee University history professor, speaks on slavery in American history; Roanoke Valley Historical Society meeting. Grandin Road at Brandon Avenue. (540) 366-4607.
BLACK LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP: 7-9 p.m., Alumni House Lounge, Lynchburg College. Featuring Prof. Finnie Coleman of University of Virginia. Reservations required. (804) 544-8431.
``LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER'': 7 p.m., Hillcrest Hall, Main Area, Virginia Tech. A successful black farmer speaks on strategies for success in agriculture. 231-3787.
``THE HISTORY OF BLACK WOMEN AT VIRGINIA TECH'': 8 p.m., Virginia Tech. Presented by The Virginia Tech Woman's Center. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
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PERFORMANCE: ``MO' FLAVOR: CAN I GET A WITNESS'': Also, Feb. 21, 8 p.m., Smith Banquet Hall, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Works of Pan-African writers enhanced by theatrics, music and dance. (804) 947-8142.
``AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS FINDING THEIR WAY'': 6-8 p.m., Virginia Tech. Data on problems faced by African-American students at a predominantly white university. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
``DOUBLE JEOPARDY: AFRICAN-AMERICANS LIVING WITH HIDDEN IDENTITIES'': 7 p.m., Multicultural Center, 140 Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. Discussion on lesbian/gay/bisexual issues within the African-American experience. 231-3787.
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FILM SERIES: 8:30 p.m., Babcock Auditorium, Dana Science Building, Hollins College. In recognition of Black History Month. 362-6451.
STUDENT TALENT SHOW: 12:45 p.m., Dining Room, Moody Center, Hollins College. Students read and perform in recognition of Black History Month. 362-6451.
DANCE CONCERT: ``THE LANDSCAPE OF DANCE'': 8:15 p.m., Hollins Theatre, Hollins College. Featuring ``Negro Spirituals,'' a series of solos inspired by the black religious tradition and other live performances. 362-6451.
``BLACK HISTORY MONTH QUIZ-BOWL'': 6:30 p.m., Virginia Tech. Fun competition of campus organizations to determine black history trivia champs. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
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STUDENT LIFE MOVIE: ``GET ON THE BUS'': Through Feb. 24, 8 p.m., McGuffey Auditorium, Radford University. $2. 831-5324.
INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR: 3 p.m., East Room, Burton Student Center, Lynchburg College. With African delicacies and entertainment. (804) 544-8343.
``SOCIAL FUSION'': 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Heth Ballroom, Radford University. Semi-formal multicultural dance presented by Black Student Affairs Council. Free. 831-5324.
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FILM SERIES: 8:30 p.m., Babcock Auditorium, Dana Science Building, Hollins College. In recognition of Black History Month. 362-6451.
``GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA'': 5 p.m., Preston Auditorium, Radford University. Gospel groups from around the state perform. Presented by Radford's Black Student Affairs Council. Free. 831-5324.
``HOT AND FAST COMEDY'': 8 p.m., Student Center, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. With comedian Mark Anthony. (804) 947-8142.
COLLEGIATE GOSPEL CHOIR FESTIVAL: 6:30 p.m., Hall Campus Center Memorial Ballroom, Lynchburg College. Free. (804) 544-8343.
``CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR'': 10:30 a.m., Moneta Public Library. ``More Than Anything Else.'' (540) 721-2094.
DIVERSITY AND LEADERSHIP SEMINAR: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 341/345 Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. Program for students' and student leaders' diversity issues. 231-3787.
CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., YMCA, Orange Avenue, Roanoke. Entertainment, food, demonstrations, poetry reading, and local step team. Sponsored by Sister to Sister, black women's support group for entrepreneurs. 344-9622.
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EIGHTH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MUSICAL: 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, Roanoke. With Christian Praise Ensemble and area choirs choruses. 310 N. Jefferson St. 890-7464, 982-1241.
``AN EVENING OF POETRY AND JAZZ'': 8 p.m., Black Cultural Center, Virginia Tech. Performances and readings by local artists. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
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``FLYING WEST'' BY PEARL CLEAGE: Through Feb. 26, 8 p.m., Performing Arts Building, Virginia Tech. Performance by black playwright. 231-3787.
``HERSTORY: BLACK WOMEN IN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCE'': 7 p.m., Black Cultural Center, Virginia Tech. Program to acknowledge unknown black women. 126 Squires Student Center. 231-3787.
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LECTURE BY WASHINGTON POST CORRESPONDENT JUAN WILLIAMS: 8 p.m., Babcock Auditorium, Dana Science Building, Hollins College. Author of ``Eyes on the Prize.'' 362-6451.
``PROS AND CONS OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN EDUCATION'': Noon, Hopwood Hall Auditorium, Lynchburg College. Belle Wheelan, president of Central Virginia Community College, speaker. (804) 544-8431.
BLACK LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP: 7-9 p.m., Alumni House Lounge, Lynchburg College. Featuring Prof. Finnie Coleman of University of Virginia. Reservations required. (804) 544-8431.
``WILL BLACKS BECOME ROAD KILL ON THE INFORMATION HIGHWAY?'': 5 p.m., 236 Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. Discussion on how home computer use and culture may contribute to the slow movement of blacks onto the information highway. 231-3787.
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``FOCUS ON: THE MATTER OF RACE IN AMERICA'': 7 p.m., Student Center, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Panel discussion including community leaders and educators on recent events related to racial discrimination. (804) 947-8142.
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SPEAKER PATRICIA RUSSELL-MCCLOUD: 7 p.m., Colonial Hall, Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. 231-3787.
PLAY BY RADFORD DELIVERANCE CHOIR AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION DANCE TEAM: 7 p.m., Heth Ballroom, Radford University. Presented by The African-American Heritage Association. Free. 831-5324.
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COMMUNITY TALENT CONTEST: 8 p.m., Smith Auditorium, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Competition for prizes with step teams and other guests. (804) 947-8119.
MARCH
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``EYES ON STYLE '97'': 6 p.m., William Fleming High School Auditorium, Roanoke. Fashion show featuring the Gatsby and Jellybean models and modeling by the Masonic Family. $13, $8, students; $10, advance; $5, students. 362-0033, 563-1137.
``HARLEM NIGHTS'': 7 p.m., Haymarket Theater, Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. Performances by Virginia Tech talent. 231-3787.
LENGTH: Long : 456 lines ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO: 1. READING Opal Moore, a Hollins College associateby CNBprofessor of African-American literature, will read from her work
Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Green Drawing Room of Main Building at the
college. 362-6451. 2. GOSPEL CONCERT: The Voices of Deliverance
from Roanoke's Deliverance Church of Ministries will perform Feb. 9
at 6 p.m. in duPont Chapel of Hollins College. (540) 362-6451. 3.
BLACK HISTORY LECTURE: Juan Williams, a national correspondent for
The Washington Post and a political analyst, will discuss civil
rights, politics and journalism Monday evening at 7:30 in Pritchett
Auditorium, Averett College, Martinsville. (804) 791-5600. He will
speak again Feb. 25 at 8 p.m., Babcock Auditorium, Dana Science
Building, Hollins College.