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Features Friday, February 27, 1987 3 GAMECOCK"nM?NnnnnnHMWHnHWMnHHH Pw*v%i^ \ f -: wp!^'f?i'^fo{\ ' (' *"' 1 "f/ .//' /.' ? . * . X ^ {' \ ^ ( ' I ' (/SC Symphony 0 /* - /T Tirsi concert or yi By ELEANOR SMITH Features reporter The 85-mcmber USC Symphony Orchestra, composed of Q students, will give its first concert of the spring semester at 8 p.m. today at The Township auditorium. The performance is part of the celebration and promotion of National American Music Month. The orchestra received an award Monday from the Columbia Women's Club for their contributions to the celebration. Donald Portnoy, a professor of fine arts, will conduct the or W1IVJUU. I IV CUUUUVIIII5 D H and violin playing at USC, as well as directing orchestral activities. Portnoy is a founder and violinist for the American Arts Trio, former president of the Conductors Guild and exassociate director of the Conductors Institute. He has also conducted the Columbia Lyric Opera and was a violin soloist and conductor with orchestras and chamber ensembles throughout the United States, Europe and South America. | One of the program's I " highlights is a George Gershwin composition that has never been perfomed in Columbia. Raymond Dudley, USC musician-in\l/i 11 nnrfnrm nionA iv^iuvnvv, mil pvi lUllll HIV JJIRIIU solo for Gershwin's "Concerto in F." This piece contains the American jazz influence typically found in Gershwin's other major works, Portnoy said, adding thai students should especially enjo* ! ' TWEUfE IMPECCABLE EXCUSES FORNOTSVMG BLOOD. ) Q iafl 1.1 think I have lumbago. 2. I'm type / negative. 3. I'm on the grapefruit diet. 4.1 gave six months ago. 5.1 just got back from Monaco. 6.'Hie lines are thirteen blocks long. gH T. My mother won't let me. 8.1 didn't sign up. 9.1'm izoiniz out of town. 10.Asthma runs in my family. 11.1 forgot to cat this morning. 12. I'm allergic to flowering magnolia. * * The Gamecock THE GAMECOCK is the student newspaper of the University of South Carolina and is published three timea a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the fall and spring semesters and weekly on Wednesdays during both summer sessions, with the exception of university holidays and examination periods. Opinions expressed in THE GAME* COCK are those of the editors and not those of the University of South Carolina. The Hoard of Student Publications and Communications is the publisher of THE GAMECOCK. The Student Media Department is the parent organization of THE GAMECOCK. Change of address forms, subscription requests and other correspondence should be sent to THE GAMECOCK, Drawer A, university 01 nouin mrojiiiH, uuiumui*, 8.C. 20208. Subscription rates are $18.00 for (1) year, $8.00 per fall or spring semester and $3.00 for both summer sessions. Third class postage paid at Columbia, 8.C. THE GAMECOCK is a licensed student organization of the University of South Carolina and receives funding from stu_ dent activity fees. I . ' ? ?1 I rchestra performs jar at Township this concert because of Gershwin's light, jazzy style. "This is one of Gershwin's greatest pieces," Portnoy said. Ludwig van Beethoven's romantic music will be included in the program. The orchestra will play the overture to his opera Fidelio. Johannes Brahms' "Symphony No. 1" will also be performed by the orchestra. This piece is probably the group's favorite work in the program, rorinoy said. "The Brahms is so gorgeous. It is one of the great, great symphonies of the orchestral rcportoire. Its lush sounds make it a good example of the romantic style in which the composer worked." i Performance sophomore Jon Fricke said his parents are coming down from Washington D.C. to see the concert. He also said, "Students around the university should come and enjoy the fun." Anna Wood, graduate assistant for the orchestra, said the concert will be like a final exam. "It's very exciting and satisfying to play for the students." "The program has a wide variety of music that will appeal to everyone, and I'm very ex cited. 1 know the students will enjoy it," said music education freshman Cindy Hobar. Tickets, which are available at The Township today, are $4 for adults and $2 for senior citizens and students. For more informaion, call the auditorium at or Portnoy at 777-4026. CAROLINA V, 1 FOR STUDENTS WH THEIR EXIT The drawing for a $, 11:00 Tuesday, March 3, 1987, Names of eligit be di you do not have to Winners will 733 9HPPP I I BVil BJ WkJMM BJ I B IB811B I(SELEC7 SHORT SLEEVE SH SHORTS JAMS MANUFAC UNION BAY HEET?01 0 nuir.Mii wa HOT Till i uv/ruii%/rk r ki i r v Ik/ # I \J I MRFLEET > LUNCHBREAI I (REG. *1300 TO *33?0) I NOW *r? TO >19"' \!K41^ ui I v V " t I DOWNTOWN [ | (ASSEMBLY I per_ wL*jM SM (Gary OMman) and Nancy (Ch!ue Webb) aim cap Review 'Sid and Nancy' By DAVID HALPIN Features reporter Britain's Sex Pistols, led by bass player Sid Vicious, was at the forefront of the nunk rock movement that began in the mid-1970s. They rebelled with similar bands against the music of the '60s and '70s and found a number of equally rebellious young fans. "Sid and Nancy," the film by "Rcpo Man" writer-director Alex Cox, chronicles the life of Vicious and his American girlfriend Nancy Spungen. It is a detailed portrayal of their turbulent relationship, tragic lives and drug-related deaths. Sid, played by Gary Oldman, is first seen with the Sex Pistols in 1977. He is a carefree, destructive individual who trashes a Rolls Royce, spray paints walls and throws a rock through a friend's window. A glimmer of innocence and humanity is seen in him, as he spares the life of a dog he is being coaxed to kill. Later, at his friend's house, he first meets Nancy, played by Chloe Webb. He is not attracted to her, nor any girls at the time, preferring his comradeship with band singer Johnny Rotten, played by Drew Schofield. Sid describes girls as ugly, boring people who remind him of the hippies of the '60s. He eventliallv hernmec mitli U..? ? j VVVv?.?vw in t v i t vv* tt 1111 iiauvjr uui loses control of his life. He develops a meanIRUS WATCH B 0 HAVE COMPLETED I W INTERVIEW I * 50 check will be held * 12:00 jj TABG' Room 303, Russell House 9 jvir. I i/e students will Card; rawn. Psych TAB 1 1 be present to win. I Mr. J 1 be notified. B Learn 3306 M dcfen< i j TAX answ I ^me IRTS * SWIM SUITS *| | BOARD SHORTS ? | turedby: jj I v'1'2 :ean pacific reunion'v u trim bon homme *1 ! < rock ii tito & jane ? | fin% II.,, ri# / u offM 1 * ?? our 6 week i 1 \ya way plan! i j $yui COLUMBIA MON SAT (10-6) k ? I?,. BR' jMBB ~ - guns at Sex Pistols singer Johnny Rotten (Drew Schol chronicles punl ingful relationship with her but destroys the band and the two of them. He begins to devote more time to her and less to the band. As a result, the Pistols forbid her from accompanying them on their United tnnr K/f ? 4 ~ r* utuivg ivui . miunaj llllUUgll U1C IUUT, ailCT Sid smashes through a glass door, they decide to separate. Nancy introduces Sid to heavy drugs such as heroin that destroy his mind and life. They become addicted and begin their downfall, as they make mad attempts to obtain money for more drugs. Their desperation is shown when Nancy calls her parents in the United States to ask for money, saying she has married Sid and would like the money for a wedding present. They refuse, suspecting she will use it for drugs, and she falls to the ground in violent sobs. Although Sid and Nancy's efforts at obtaining drugs and solo concerts are thwarted, they remain close. Their emotions run deep, but they aren't mature enough to understand each other or the relationship. By concentrating on scenes of only Sid and Nancy, Cox intimately details their turmoilfilled relationship. As their troubles grow, they escape further into heroin addiction as their relationship falters. Cox shows an understanding of the problems and events > Aim CAROLINA E Classes Start IV Sign Up At CP February 2^ to r CARD READIHft Ion Brown ?re the mystical worlds of Tarot ;, Symbolism, Numerology, lies and more. IWOI DOB ames Gibbs i techniques that will help you i yourself against an attack. PRRPiRITinH VAHflBAlt - ? M a WW VMMWUVA James Whitmirc ' two weeks! help with tax forms and /ers to tax questions a professional uctor. TDAliCING Kcndricks (instructor) omething different! Get ape and have fun at the time. So take a chance elly Dance! / \ t)KT X Y olvFjD \ % : ) ys<r Wv^ p ; i?> tiuiny ^1 ' v. o ^ !" r * %r ! CJ?^ ^ LI L 3 STUDENTS, FACULTY )STAFF 4ft HI 3 Public '"Ml H " :A*OUNA 'AOQMAM U &0 TOP] MM ' .4^8111111 & WbsSF i^F^S * ff P*?naBBmi^r^ ^HaSSgfe?8?^ 9 Br * yP ^iN?? T2L* JPSI field) outside a London hotel in "Sid and Nancy." ks' tragic love that led to their tragic end. Sid is portrayed with excellent vigor by Oldman. A stage veteran, he portrays physical, emotional and mental destruction with such conviction that the film sometimes feels like a documentary instead of a drama. He is convincing as an innocent man who is overcome by his problems and withdrawn from society. Webb is equally convincing as Nancy. She conveys the girl's strong dedication to Sid and constant need for attention. She shows Nancy's determination to continue the relationship to the desperate point of dying with him. The performances of Oldman, Webb and the supporting cast are backed up by Cox's brilliant re-creation of the punk culture of the '70s. With harsh detail, he shows the people, music and lifestyles. Sid and Nancy's downfall can seem slow at times, and their destructive affair is depressing to watch. However, "Sid and Nancy" is completely, tragically absorbing. The film is not about the Sex Pistols or the punk movement. It is a different and genuine love story about two people who gradually destroy themselves. "Sid and Nancy" is rated R for profanity, adult situations, violence and nudity. It is showing at the Bijou theater in Five Points. larch 16 S3 U Office I SELF DBFBHSE FOR WOMBV ? :?i T S i?u . Lyauici Italic i Learn how to protect * ; yourself with the defense ! methods. Feel safe walking H; about campus. j BASKBT WEAVING j. IVIr. Mack Day 1 i Enjoy making your own ' 1 basket as you learn a ! valuable craft. ! CREATIVITY AMD BASIC DBAWIMG j j Scott Varn [ Enhance your art skills by | ! developing your creativity. I i Learn the basic skills for j drawing. j j BASIC FIRST AID AND j CFR CLASSES I j American Red Cross j j The classes are taught in j four sessions. 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