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Beyond Ti Artist, dance j By CARYN CRABB Staff Writer j "Tunnel Vision," the wellknown downtown mural that gives j Taylor Street travelers the urge to I abandon reality and take the turn down its mountain tunnel road and into a neon sunrise, has long been t a favorite of Columbians. And its creator, Blue Sky, has . hppnmp a rp.lp.hritv fnr hie manv 1 artistic contributions to brick wall and canvas alike. Carolina students, as well as the entire Columbia community, now have a unique opportunity to own a piece of university memorabilia created by Sky. Last year, Sky graciously agreed to assist USC Dance Company Director Susan Anderson with a scholarship fundraising project in conjunction with the dance company's upcoming spring ballet, "Ondine the Water Nymph." The result was an original painting, which Sky entitled "The Water Nymph," featuring the lead dancer in the ballet, Susan Kress, as Ondine. "Susan (Anderson) told me that she wanted to use one of her dancers to pose for a painting," Sky recalls. "So we made an appointment to meet at the fountain "Le Malade Imagine IwH $ V _^|Hp|||^ Students in French 330 p< Prof. Jeff Purcells directed the CNN Cable News Network Cath< "CUR? Koge FREE with U! This progr I \ mnel Visi< orofessor col ?;:. v ? , *>. X' ?-5.s v;>. - . s > - ?' ? - v* m v z??? ** : - <& - -,;;;:# . .. / ->xS|? x 5||?S^ v * .. i 4 2?M 5$Sffi * ? BKESttSSS? r at Sidney Park, where I photo graphed her (Susan Kress)." Kress, a 22-year-old elementar education major at USC, chosi several costume changes for th< photo shoot, each one with a soft billowy look suitable for th< underwater theme on which th< ballet would be based. "Using one of the photos as < point of departure, I created < lire" Ett c ? \ | | srform over the weekend. i play, written by Moliere. erine lENT EVENTS & THE ? Wednesday April 8, 199: 7:00 P.M. r Center for t SC Student I.D. $3.00 Gi am is paid for, in part, by Student Acti SIMP CAROLINA PROGRAM UNION Ml laborate on ? "The Water Nymph" by Blue Sky. , work of art," Sky said. c Thp finichAH \i;nrlr Hnnp in < X UV 111I1JIIVU YY V_/l IVj UUI1V All v / shades of blue and green, has a i ^ fairy-like quality that Anderson 1 s feels is one of Sky's best efforts yet. i ^ The painting has been printed in 5 full color and will be made avail- '< able for general purchase tonight, i the ballet's opening night, at the i Koger Center. I Dancers, orche high-energy fla1 From Staff Reports Poland's Magnificent Mazowsze performs its high energy program of theatricalized folk dances Friday, April 10, at the Koger Center. "But no folk ever danced quite like this," writes the New York Times. r Renowned for its technical pre) cision and colorful costumes, Ma; zowsze embodies the national \ spirit of Poland in its dancing and music. Accompanied by live or- 1 ' chestra, the company of 100 musicians and singers performs native songs and dances of Poland's varied regions. More than 1,000 cos- 1 tume changes occur during the - fast-paced show. A Crier & Company Crier MEDIA" ! 2 :he Arts Lf__ 4 eneral Public vity Fees. pnal opera Some of the prints will be numbered and signed by Sky, and others will be sold at a slightly reduced cost without a signature. Prices will be $25 and $15 respectively. "This is going to be so much more than a scholarship fund roicAr " cave AnHprcnn "Df pnnrcp LU1JV1) JUJ J I 11IUV1 JWli. V/l VVU1JV, many people will be eager to purchase a print merely because proceeds will be put back into dance scholarships." "But even more people are going to want to own a copy simply because of the unique craftsmanship, not to mention the opportunity to own a Blue Sky piece that is directly associated with the university," Anderson continued. "It's an uncommon opportunity for all of us." In the ballet on which the paintng is based, a group of sailors are ;apsized during a terrible storm at ;ea and Ondine, queen of the water lymphs, casts a spell that allows ' ;hem to live briefly underwater, rhe story itself is magical and whimsical. Further information about print availability ca be found by calling 777-7029, an tickets to the ballet will be available at the door. The wallet begins at 7:30 p.m. sua uapiuic vot of Poland Performing the polka to the polonaise, Mazowsze "achieves a singular kaleidoscopic dazzle," writes the New York Times. "Floor patterns, even more than steps, dominate the choreography. To see Mazowsze dancers move on their heels ? an entire square seemingly at a tilt ? is to see high-trained dancers at their most disciplined." Ther performance at the Koger Center begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and students. Tickets are on sale at the Carolina Coliseum box office and all SCAT outlets. To charge by phone, call 777-SCAT. Today's colle with a lot m V,f/ ' i geneial! i f W\KE i- I Q. Wha A. Become i Peer S< Be well-t Learn coi Make pre special p r Applications ar< tsasi For The deadline for J mm JH SZ s I a W . j E J^V: o> ^HH? J|BKra?i Gerald McRaney signs auto? McRaney vu discusses mi By LEE CLONTZ Assistant Carolina! Editor Gerald McRaney, star of TV's "Major Dad," was in Columbia over the weekend to host the First Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Carolina Navy Alumni Association. McRaney described himself as "official greeter." "Actually," he said, "I'm just there to screw up people's putts." Delta Burke, McRaney's wife, was scheduled to attend the tournament, but she was preparing for her new sitcom "Delta," McRaney said. McRaney expressed distaste for the numerous tabloid stories constantly circulating about his wife. "It's ridiculous," he said. "I mean, I'm not a Bill Clinton fan, but when people start nailing him for something in a damn tabloid McRaney, who gained a large fan following on "Simon and Simon," laughed about one of his first roles, gunfighting with Matt Dillon on "Gunsmoke." "I practiced a quick draw over and over," he said. "Then when it ge students are lea ore then they barg; IIUNWWHD' 'W i) t m u w W t can you do to 1 i Peer Sexuality exuality Educators rained to address sexuality issues nmunication and presentation ski sentations to student groups and rojects i available at Health and Welln ement, Thomson Student Healt more information call: 777-82' applications is Wednesday, ;raphs at the USC Showcase. tits campus, /if/Yin) //71^V1 /I LLLLtf y j jLirnt, was time for the actual shot, 1 couldn't draw slow enough for anyone to kill me. When 1 tried to slow my hand down, I ended up throwing the gun over my shoulder." McRaney said that his "Major Dad" success is so enjoyable that he could do it forever. The military flavor of "Major Dad" is accurate, McRaney said, primarily because real Marines are used as extras. "Thev can snot a wronelv placed bar at 50 paces," he said. "Nothing gets by them." McRaney's trip to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War also strengthened his faith in America's youth. "I went over there and told everyone when I came back that we're in good hands. The level of intelligence and discipline in today's military goes a long way to restoring faith in the country for many people," he said. Despite the fact that he was hosting the golf tournament, McRaney himself isn't a golf fan. "Life is frustrating enough without that game," he said. ving school ained for... aos J W w help??? Educator! will: lis work on other ess Programs h II 48 , April 15,1992