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Friday, January 26,1996 ?\ The Art Bar, located at 1211 Park and variety of different events for i Clinton c ASSOCIATED PRESS i Getting pledges from the TV industry to rate programs for violence and air more educational shows for children are among President Clinton's goals for a proposed meeting next month ^ with TV executives, according to administration officials. Though telecommunications legislation, expected to become law this year, would require the industry to c rate shows, the industry has vowed to fight the provision in court. r A voluntary ratings system would v be one way for Clinton and other anti- 11 TV-violence supporters to hedge their d bets. But past efforts by members of tl Congress to persuade the industry to rate programs on its own have failed T Still, administration officials hope e they can put pressure on the TV t | Seating Is limited. Time IsJtfl: running out. ijU* *Wa? viaaooo ivi uio i April exam begin J } In early February. ALTERNATIVE to I (803) 794-2948 | 5 Minutes frc $200 off second month's rer -v.-'' TYSON PETTIGREW The Gamecock Stroot, features a funky decor anyone over the age of 21. :alls for' tidustry by thrusting it into the national potlight. But Sen. Ernest Hollings, D-S.C., aid in an interview he doesn't think i lot could be accomplished at the aeeting Clinton wants to have with y executives. "I have misgivings. Ifs just another lelay where people get together and alk about more studies and ommissions and blah blah blah." Broadcast and cable executives are eluctant to rate programs, saying it muld be a logistical nightmare ? for istance, trying to keep up with program hanges at the last minute ? and would hreaten advertising revenue In his State of the Union speech 'uesday, Clinton invited media and ntertainment executives to a White [ouse meeting next month "to work flu L W11 v 1-800:KAP-TEST <fA? a hicfhAr crnrn KAPLAN |H APARTMENTS DORM LIVING '3 Bedroom from $490 -2 Bedroom from $400 '1 Bedroom from $360 Courtesy Security Volleyball Pools & Tennis Courts 2 Laundry Facilities >m use it if you present this ad. E The "R< PAIGE HAGGARD Staff Writer Are you a bit bored with the Five Points scene? Tired of the same bar, with the same things, every time you go out? Do you long for something a little less...collegiate? Well, you obviously haven't tried the Art Bar. Owned by Clark Ellefson and Jeffrey A. Helsley, the Art Bar opened three years ago. The Congaree Vista Visitor's guide says the Art Bar is "Columbia's only self-proclaimed urban roadhouse." But thafs not even the beginning. The Art Bar is located at 1211 Park St., and ifs easy to spot. It's yellow and has a lot of Christmas lights. Christmas lights are in the front window spelling out "Art Bar," around a little tree in the front, draped around the top of the building and even around a statue on top of the building. The inside is funky to say the least Again, there's the Christmas light motif; lights weave along the ceiling - and these aren't small dainty lights, but the big, bold older outdoor sort. There are several booths in the hunt and two S-tables that are quite comfortable for lounging on TV rating with us on concrete ways to improve what our children see on television. I am ready to work with you." No date for the meeting was set. Clinton has said he wants the TV industry to air at least three educational shows for children a week. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Reed Hundt has been pushing for such a rule, but he lacks support among his fellow commissioners on the issue. Broadcasters are opposed to required programming. The telecommunications bill awaiting final action in Congress would go far to crack down on TV violence. But a White House aide said if the bill becomes law as anticipated it would be several years before any of the provisions took effect. The bill would require new TV sets I Othe ' i \Jm\ socie I i Appl E 6 ::::: , c * ^ | * / ai 1 J |^:; A^''Cati0n ( rc. >adl after a long night. Adding to the visual texture of the bar are two chandeliers shaped like jacks. Further inside is an island bar. The island top is surrounded by crumpled metal, and object lights dangling from the top. These lights sport everything from zebras and dresses to, my personal favorite, a piece of toast with a pad of butter. Art decks the walls. In one particular Something different is happenini the week. Thursdays are band nil bands to Black Sabbath cover ba just to name a few genres. piece with a fish, the more you stare at it, the more you see. This can be an evening's entertainment in and of itself. The back room is a dance floonloand room. Images in day-glow paint fill the room. A projector throws pictures onto the back wall, to create a unique dancing experience. Connected to this back room is a lounge that furthers the Christmas light > system to be equipped with a chip that recognizes programs electronically rated for violence, sex and other objectionable content. And, it would require the TV industry to rate its programs. If not, a panel would create a ratings system for broadcasters to use. Then parents using remote controllike devices could block out whole categories of programs or specific ones. A group of Democratic lawmakers liiviuuuig wvao. ixvii 1/ VU1II au UI South Dakota and Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut and Reps. Edward Markey of Massachusetts and James Moran of Virginia ? will ask network and cable executives in a letter today to drop their resistance and work on a ratings system. _ icron L ;ty is now accep licants need to In xemplaiy charac 0 hours iPA of 3.0 it least one sem< tusc leadline has been extended .m. February 2, 1996 BBB9H1 c rtj lion theme. It contains many comfortal patio chairs and a couple of couches. Ti room also houses the "Back Bar," whi is open Friday and Saturday nigh Some kind of music is always playii The type of music depends on t, bartender and the crowd, but then something for everyone. For examp last Friday's playlist included 10,0 Homo DJs, Elastic, Naked Eyes ai Afghan Whigs. 9 at the Art Bar every night of ghts. Bands range from surf nds to industrial-gothic bands Something different is happening the Art Bar every night of the wee Thursdays are band nights. Bands ran from surf bands to Black Sabbath cov bands to industrial-gothic bands, just name a few genres. Fridays and Saturdays are dan nights. The nights have very distin personalities, but both are full of ener and dance music. Three sisters Workshop T Tony award JESSICA NASH Staff Writer This weekend, Workshop Theat will usher in the new year with i production of the Broadway hit "T1 Sisters Rosensweig," by Wenc Wasserstein. Produced by Diana Pri and Amy Lavine and directed by Ell< Douglas Schlaeffer, the communii theater project promises to be a succes Die Tony award winning play revolv around three veiy different sisters wl are united by their common past. Arour the family drama, events of moden historical and political significance unfol This Dlav is a must-see for natrons the latest in theater. Sara Rosensweig is an America banker living in a stately English hous and her 54th birthday brings togethi an eclectic mix of guests - whether si invites them or not. Her sister Pfeni, world traveler who used to write aboi oppression, breezes in with an unusu entourage. The third sister Georgeou a radio psychologist in Boston with r real credentials, bustles in during tl midst of seeming chaos. Sara's daught and the various men in the sisters' livi add to the diverse company. The stage is set for an odd, yet heai warming birthday party, which servi as an occasion for nostalgia among tl three sisters. The birthday weeker coincides with the August 1991 coup i )elta I ting applicatic iave: :ter sster / z' 3(0 3 sy ise" Die Happy Hour is Friday from 5 to 8 his p.m. Ifs a good time to check out the Art ich Bar's wide variety of liquid refreshments ts. at a discount. ig- But thafs not all the Art Bar has to he offer. Two Worlds Collide is an openB's mike night where participants get a le> chance to read poetry or short fiction, to 00 play acoustic music or to just sound off. 1 d The Art Bar sponsors the Art Bar Players, an improvisational troupe, and a venue .. for "other-worldly" happenings with Psychic Sundays. For specifics about these events, call the Art Bar at 254>, 4792. One other important fact about the Art Bar is that admission is free. Thafs right - there's NO COVER CHARGE. However, the best thing about.the Art Bar is that ifs always changing. ^ Each night is marked by the different to personality of the different crowds. People of many ages (though not undo* 21...sorry, ce freshmen), backgrounds and lifestyles ct can be found at the Art Bar. So, what are vou waiting for? Pick a ^ night and see how eclectic the Art Bar really is. ; come to heatre in winning play the former Soviet Union and demonstrations in Lithuania. The play ^ also touches on today's humanitarian i e and social concerns, such as world hunger [y and the emerging feminist voice. ce According to producer Diana Price, m the loveable story portrays three sisters ty who have a history together but are is. extremely different, es They reflect on their pasts and look 10 at it in light of the present. And then ^ thev look forward to the future." Price ml said. o j. SchlaefFer has always wanted to do something with a Wasserstein work, and when the rights for this play became e available in 1995, she snatched the 3r opportunity for Workshop. ie "She has definitely had her eye on a this one," Price said. "And I'm impressed it with the people she has put together for al the show. They really look like a family s> up there. Ifs a good thing for Workshop." 10 Price said rehearsal is going well, ie and Columbia should expect a "very er funny" opening night. "The Sisters Rosensweig" opens Jan. ^ 26 and runs through Feb. 8. Evening es performances are at 8 p.m., and the ie Sunday matinee is at 3 p.m. Ticket prices id are $11 for adults and $8 for students, in For more information, call 799-6^51. 7 V o nn^a )ns.