“(IVA “MI“ {I "I I] if. Hill" {I ' A VIM-firm TS opens in the ere showing of t ’s Artist Series ed, continues t( CATS is being booked by Columbia Artists Theatrical Corp. of New York one of several agencies which bids on rights to take Broadway shows on the road. Columbia dway play in Florida. the show —- the most expensive and elaborate at this early date is a coup in itself. ' r, ‘ rlt Russos, dean of community and co—curricular on the Tony on Broadway in 1983 and now four years after it open Ville )nville audiences, it will represents the Shubert Organization which produced the play on Broadway. The road show must use the same or better, creative talent than the New York Broadway show. Through the years, Russos has built a strong relationship with Columbia and other agencies with whom he has book~ ed plays. Columbia also handled Evita, Annie, Sugar Babies, Gigi and Children of a Lesser God, all of which came to Jacksonville. “The rumor about (the road produc— tion of) CATS began early. 1 made a pest of myself, calling every day," Russos said. “As soon as Columbia got it in ear— ly March, they called me. It would have been easy for them to bypass us, but the fact that we are a major Florida presenter that has been a responsi— ble and successful organization over the last 20 years was a major factor in the Artist Series obtain— ing the show for Jacksonville." Because of the involved lighting and other technical aspects of the play — which 1s based on a collection of poems by TS. Eliot — it must run eight times in six days for a city to be considered In Jacksonville CATS will have one performance each night from Tuesday, Dec. 2 through Friday, Dec. 5, and then have two performances each on Satur~ day and Sunday Dec. 67. Because of the high cost of pro— duction, no discount tickets are available Ticket costs range from a high of $26. 95 for the best seats to $15. 95 for balcony seats. But jacksonville theatergoers can take heart that the ticket prices they pay will be less expen— sive than those in all other cities the play shows in such as Dallas, Miami, New Orleans, St louis and, of course, New York. How FCC] Celebrates The Holidays By Judy Moore The holiday season is upon us and that means preparations are under way college— wide for new and traditional holiday activities. Each campus has its own way of celebrating the holidays and the President’s Office traditionally has a President's Holi» day Reception for all college employees, trustees, and retirees. The reception will be held Dec. 12 in the early aftemoon on the first floor of the Col— lege Administration Building. Special guests of honor will be college employees who have retired within the past year. “The reception is a chance for everybody to come together and honor the retirees” said jeanne jones, administrative assistant to the president. “it’s also an opportunity for all the employees to have an end of the year fellowship." Light holiday snacks and punch will be served and college instrumental students will play. North Campus — The celebration at North Campus has a different theme each year. One year, it was Country Christmas. Another year, it was Christmas Around the \X/orld. Entertainment, decorations and, to some extent, the party foods reflect the theme. Held in the learning resources center each year on the last faculty work day, the party is held at lunchtime and each employee brings a covered dish or buys a ticket, the proceeds of which are used to buy the main course. “Each year it gets better and better. We try to outdo the year before," said ad— ministrative assistant Jan Locker. Nursing professor Sarah McClure tradi— tionally heads a committee that plans the event. There is also a baking contest and door prizes. Downtown Campus — The highlight of the Downtown Campus celebration is a holiday party for senior adults from throughout the community who take part in FCCJ’s Senior Adult Program. College students and employees are also invited to the event which is in its fifth year this year. Scheduled for Dec. 9, the party tradi— tionally includes skits, a fashion show of clothing made in college classes, individual performances, and music by the Recycles, a band composed of senior adults. “It was delightful last year,’ ' said Santa Mann, director of the Senior Adult Pro— gram. ”Those who came were very impressed.” In addition to the seniors party, depart— ments celebrate individually. A party and treertrimming is held for student employees in the student activities area, said Bill McFarland, director of student activities at the campus. South Campus The musical groups at South Campus are kept busy during December performing at South Campus festivities as well as making appearances at some of the other campus celebrations. In early December, a piano recital of holiday music will be held in the Recital Hall, N—103, for students, staff and other guests. On Dec. 10, the campus will have its big holiday celebration beginning at 7:30 pm. in the Recital Hall, N403. Music students will sing Christmas carols and perform in— strumental and vocal selections, and theater students will present dramatic readings. Afterward, the celebration will move to the South Gallery at 8:15 pm. for a reception and an exhibit of student art works, featuring more than 100 creations of drawings, paintings, ceramics, sculpture, weaving and design. The artwork will be exhibited through Dec. 16. Students, staff and guests are welcome. The Chorale will perform in the Recital Hall Dec. 12—13, featuring Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata and other works Employees traditionally get together after finals for a covered dish lunch where they trim the tree, sing Christmas carols and have other musical entertainment. Kent Campus— Kent Campus also has a covered dish luncheon for employees. Held the last faculty work day in the stu— dent activities area, the celebration in cludes musical entertainment, last year featuring the Recycles. Each year, students also have a holiday showcase of items they have created in their home economics classes. This year, students in upholstery, home accessories, drapery construction, interior design, food preparation, sewing and other classes will display their creations at Kent Gallery from Nov. 12 — Dec. 5. Merchandising students prit the exhibit together. Many items are for sa e. (Continued on PAGE 4) , OCR Text: “(IVA “MI“ {I "I I] if. Hill" {I ' A VIM-firm TS opens in the ere showing of t ’s Artist Series ed, continues t( CATS is being booked by Columbia Artists Theatrical Corp. of New York one of several agencies which bids on rights to take Broadway shows on the road. Columbia dway play in Florida. the show —- the most expensive and elaborate at this early date is a coup in itself. ' r, ‘ rlt Russos, dean of community and co—curricular on the Tony on Broadway in 1983 and now four years after it open Ville )nville audiences, it will represents the Shubert Organization which produced the play on Broadway. The road show must use the same or better, creative talent than the New York Broadway show. Through the years, Russos has built a strong relationship with Columbia and other agencies with whom he has book~ ed plays. Columbia also handled Evita, Annie, Sugar Babies, Gigi and Children of a Lesser God, all of which came to Jacksonville. “The rumor about (the road produc— tion of) CATS began early. 1 made a pest of myself, calling every day," Russos said. “As soon as Columbia got it in ear— ly March, they called me. It would have been easy for them to bypass us, but the fact that we are a major Florida presenter that has been a responsi— ble and successful organization over the last 20 years was a major factor in the Artist Series obtain— ing the show for Jacksonville." Because of the involved lighting and other technical aspects of the play — which 1s based on a collection of poems by TS. Eliot — it must run eight times in six days for a city to be considered In Jacksonville CATS will have one performance each night from Tuesday, Dec. 2 through Friday, Dec. 5, and then have two performances each on Satur~ day and Sunday Dec. 67. Because of the high cost of pro— duction, no discount tickets are available Ticket costs range from a high of $26. 95 for the best seats to $15. 95 for balcony seats. But jacksonville theatergoers can take heart that the ticket prices they pay will be less expen— sive than those in all other cities the play shows in such as Dallas, Miami, New Orleans, St louis and, of course, New York. How FCC] Celebrates The Holidays By Judy Moore The holiday season is upon us and that means preparations are under way college— wide for new and traditional holiday activities. Each campus has its own way of celebrating the holidays and the President’s Office traditionally has a President's Holi» day Reception for all college employees, trustees, and retirees. The reception will be held Dec. 12 in the early aftemoon on the first floor of the Col— lege Administration Building. Special guests of honor will be college employees who have retired within the past year. “The reception is a chance for everybody to come together and honor the retirees” said jeanne jones, administrative assistant to the president. “it’s also an opportunity for all the employees to have an end of the year fellowship." Light holiday snacks and punch will be served and college instrumental students will play. North Campus — The celebration at North Campus has a different theme each year. One year, it was Country Christmas. Another year, it was Christmas Around the \X/orld. Entertainment, decorations and, to some extent, the party foods reflect the theme. Held in the learning resources center each year on the last faculty work day, the party is held at lunchtime and each employee brings a covered dish or buys a ticket, the proceeds of which are used to buy the main course. “Each year it gets better and better. We try to outdo the year before," said ad— ministrative assistant Jan Locker. Nursing professor Sarah McClure tradi— tionally heads a committee that plans the event. There is also a baking contest and door prizes. Downtown Campus — The highlight of the Downtown Campus celebration is a holiday party for senior adults from throughout the community who take part in FCCJ’s Senior Adult Program. College students and employees are also invited to the event which is in its fifth year this year. Scheduled for Dec. 9, the party tradi— tionally includes skits, a fashion show of clothing made in college classes, individual performances, and music by the Recycles, a band composed of senior adults. “It was delightful last year,’ ' said Santa Mann, director of the Senior Adult Pro— gram. ”Those who came were very impressed.” In addition to the seniors party, depart— ments celebrate individually. A party and treertrimming is held for student employees in the student activities area, said Bill McFarland, director of student activities at the campus. South Campus The musical groups at South Campus are kept busy during December performing at South Campus festivities as well as making appearances at some of the other campus celebrations. In early December, a piano recital of holiday music will be held in the Recital Hall, N—103, for students, staff and other guests. On Dec. 10, the campus will have its big holiday celebration beginning at 7:30 pm. in the Recital Hall, N403. Music students will sing Christmas carols and perform in— strumental and vocal selections, and theater students will present dramatic readings. Afterward, the celebration will move to the South Gallery at 8:15 pm. for a reception and an exhibit of student art works, featuring more than 100 creations of drawings, paintings, ceramics, sculpture, weaving and design. The artwork will be exhibited through Dec. 16. Students, staff and guests are welcome. The Chorale will perform in the Recital Hall Dec. 12—13, featuring Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata and other works Employees traditionally get together after finals for a covered dish lunch where they trim the tree, sing Christmas carols and have other musical entertainment. Kent Campus— Kent Campus also has a covered dish luncheon for employees. Held the last faculty work day in the stu— dent activities area, the celebration in cludes musical entertainment, last year featuring the Recycles. Each year, students also have a holiday showcase of items they have created in their home economics classes. This year, students in upholstery, home accessories, drapery construction, interior design, food preparation, sewing and other classes will display their creations at Kent Gallery from Nov. 12 — Dec. 5. Merchandising students prit the exhibit together. Many items are for sa e. 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