New Spirit: A Publication of Spirit Square Charlotte's Only Home for all the Arts! October 1992

12 Pages·1992·0.97 MB·English

Special Events At Spirit Square
LATIN~AM£KICAN
At SpiRiT Square
In collaboration with Charlotte's Latin-American Coalition and
the Latin-American Women's Association, Spirit Square has planned
an exciting week of events commemorating the 500th anniversary of
Columbus' discovery of America.
Festivities include the riveting performance of internationally
renowned DanceBrazil in NationsBank Performance Place on October
10 and a Latin-American forum: 500 Years After Columbus - What
Unites Us? on October 14 in Duke Power Theatre at Spirit Square at
8:00 pm. (Open to the public, free)
Saturday, October 10, 8 pm $18.50 Friday, October 16, 8 pm-midnight $20
DanceBrazil
Noche Latina
The vibrant dancers, singers and musicians A gala finale to Latin-American Week
known as DanceBrazil present contempo- features the sensational Sabor Latino, an
rary works that seamlessly blend traditional eleven-man Latin salsa band from
Afro-Brazilian dance with jazz, Samba and Charleston, SC, in a sizzling celebration of
Capoeria- the fascinating Brazilian martial dance and entertainment. Authentic
art/dance form. Under the artistic direction cuisine will be available for purchase.
of Jelon Vieira, DanceBrazil brings the rich, Attendance is limited to 400 people, so
sensual culture of Brazil to life with breath- buy your tickets now!
taking precision and powerful percussion.
The Seattle Times called the 1 5-member
DanceBrazil a "hot" program of "dazzling
entertainment," demonstrating "body
control that would be the envy of
Olympic athletes."
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NewSpirit ACOMPREHENSIVESCHEDULEOF HAPPENINGSATSPIRITSQUARE October 1992
Special Events At Spirit Square
ARABIAN NIGHTS REVISITED
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"ring the entire family for a day of fun, Arabian Nights. Food will be offered for sale,
entertainment and enlightenment as Spirit including spinach pies and pastries. Co-chairs
Square and the Arab-American Association David and Margaret Marrash hope that each
host Arabian Nights Revisited. Celebrating the of the 22 Arab countries will be represented
National Arab-American Day, proclaimed by through cultural and educational material on
President George Bush in 1 989, the free event display throughout the event. According to
will be held in Spirit Square's Atrium, October Margaret Marrash, Mecklenburg County has
18 from 2-7 pm. thousands of Arab residents. This event offers
an opportunity to get acquainted with the
Arabic music, dancing, a fashion show, and
rich and diverse Arabic culture.
exhibits are just a few of the elements of
A "Rocky" Night
Showfilm and live entertain-
Of Halloween
ment are all scheduled to make
Fun! this Halloween night the wildest
ever. Hors d'oeuvres, wine and
beer, cash bar and a "coffee house"
Halloween night, October 31 ... will ensure that your tastebuds are
Can you think of a better excuse kept happy.
to celebrate the absurdity, high
camp and musical mania of Rocky Tickets are $25 and can be reserved
Horror? We can't, so the Brothers Foundation through Spirit Square's Box Office, 372-
and Spirit Square are throwing a party. Get SHOW. Hurry! Admission is limited. Proceeds
ready for a fun, action-packed evening! will benefit the Brothers Foundation and
Several showings of the Rocky Horror Picture Spirit Square. Let's do the Time Warp again!
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Francis- The Saint From Assisi
Continuing in the tradition of exciting This fabulous musical comedy begins at 2:00,
explorations in the arts, Spirit Square's pro- but come at 1 :00 for refreshments and a pre-
grams for "inquiring adults" will take place view of the show by a member of the cast.
on the third Wednesday of each month be-
ginning in October. From the oriental grace The musical, an idea developed by five
ofT'ai Chi to the regimen of classical ballet; Franciscan friars, celebrates the 800th
from traditional American folk music to the Anniversary of the birth of Saint Francis. It
toe-tapping rhythms of jazz; from the fluid captures the spirit of love, joy, peace, and
motion of the potter's wheel to the free-form simplicity that so inspires the Franciscan way
expression of a sculptor's chisel- these are of life. Father Louis Canino and musician
just some of the program offerings in the Nancy Snee, both of St. Joseph's in Wilkes-
upcoming season. Cost per session is $5.00, Barre, Pennsylvania, collaborated on the mu-
including parking and refreshments. sical that warmly depicts Saint Francis' life in
two acts- Francis and friends prepare for war;
Other Senior Wednesdays scheduled are: Francis realizes his mission to serve God;
November 18... January 20... praise and thanksgiving are proclaimed in a
/ March 17... April 21 ... May 19. fwiinlallbsroinngg.yoDuont'ottemairsssatnhde pfilelryfoourmwaintchejotyh.at
BOX OFFICE OPEN 9-5:30 WEEKDAYS, 12-6 SATURDAYS 800-922-6431 OR 704-372-SHOW.
SCHEDULE
SponsoredinpartbyPhilip Morris U.S.A.
Friday, October 2
Doc Watson Appalachian Appalachian Ghost
NationsBank Performance Place Puppet Theater Stories and Night Caps
8 pm $16.50
Carolina native Doc Watson Duke PowerTheater Clyde Hollifield Acting Studio
combines fast-fingered flat 8 pm $5.00 10 pm $3.00
picking and a rich country During Doc Watson's perfor- After Doc Watson, join the
baritone to perform a cultural mance, children ages 4-10 Smithsonian Folklife story-
platter of hoedown, blue- can enjoy a performance of teller Clyde Hollifield for a
grass, gospel, country, folk, Appalachian Medleyand pup- nightcap or coffee in the
blues and sixteenth-century petry demonstrations. Acting Studio. Hollifield has
ballads. Though blind since Supervision is available for been called "a treasure trove
infancy, Watson's musical children of parents who are of folklore and mountain cul-
career spans fifty years, more attending Doc Watson. ture," and masterfully spins
than two dozen albums and Call our Education native Appalachian tales and
four Grammy Awards. Department (372-9664) for ghost stories.
details about daytime perfor-
mances October 6th-9th.
The Southern Musical RootsTour brings together three ofthe finest traditional
groups pedorming today- from thepercussive drive ofLittle Havana's Florencio
Baro and Eri Okan (left), to the rich Piedmont blues ofguitarist Eddie Kirkland
(center) and harmonica masterNeil Patman, to the traditional "hoedown-
style" bluegrass offiddlerPappy Sherrill & the Hired Hands (right).
Saturday, October 3 Thursday, October 8
Echoes and Postcards, The Road Company The Southern
NationsBank Performance Place 8 pm $14.50 Musical Roots Tour
Upper East Tennessee comes show that never fails to 8N:a0t0iopnmsBank Perf$o1r4m.a5n0ce Place
alive in The Road Company's surprise its audience. Artfully
successful production of pushed along by The Road Traditional Southern music is
the foundation for much pop-
Echoes and Postcards, a warm, Company's comic brilliance,
ular American music today.
inviting drama about small- zany style and musical excel-
More importantly, the musi-
town life. Performers open lence, Echoes and Postcards, cians who play and sing this
themselves to the audience, challenges audiences with a
music are a living legacy and
sharing personal stories, willingness to probe difficult
a national treasure. The
dreams, aspirations, memories stories with unwavering
Southern Musical Roots Tour
and songs, making Echoes and compassion and integrity.
presents the best from three
Postcards a most innovative
outstanding performers!
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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, October9, 8pm Thursday, October 22, 8pm
Two Gentlemen Of Verona Leo Kottke Sunday,
October 25,
North Carolina $18.50 2-4:30 pm
Shakespeare Company Guitarist extraordinaire Leo
The Great
$17.50 Kottke is one of the most
One of Shakespeare's first compelling and innovative six Pumpkin
plays, and perhaps his earliest string virtuosos recording Painting Party
romantic comedy, Two today. For more than two Free
Gentlemen of Verona focuses decades, Kottke's guitar play- The third annual goblinfest
on the theme of conflict ing has brilliantly woven holds special treats in store for
between friendship and love. together a variety of musical youngsters of all ages.
The play is filled with colorful styles including folk, pop, jazz, Pumpkin painting, games,
characters that come together country and blues. Kottke ghost stories, clowns, treats,
in a delightfully comic plot remains a unique musical and old fashioned bobbing for
filled with scenes of romantic talent. His latest recording, apples are just a sample of
betrayal, disguised identity, Great Big Boy, won rave what's in store for an after-
rescue from outlaws and other reviews in 1991 for its noon of great family fun- and
favorites. Don't miss one of warmth, lyricism, offbeat admission is free! The Great
Shakespeare's most light- humor and masterful guitar Pumpkin Painting Party is
hearted comedies performed accompaniment. co-produced by the Central
by "the best theatrical com- Charlotte Division, Charlotte
pany performing regularly in Gale Lajoye Chamber of
North Carolina." Richmond Adult's Show- Friday, October23, Commerce.
Countyjournal. 8 pm $14.50
Children's Show- Saturday,
Saturday, October 10, 8 pm October24, 11am $7.50
DanceBrazil A comic descendant of Red
One of the highlights of Latin- Skelton, Jackie Gleason, Buster
American Week. See page Keaton and Charlie Chaplin,
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Gale Lajoye incorporates the
Friday, October 16 8 pm -12am timehonored traditions of The
Noche Latino Fool and The Clown. The
The gala finale to Latin- Friday evening show reveals
American week. See page
1 Lajoye's talent for slapstick,
Sunday, October 18, 2- 7pm cockney humor, and theatri-
Arabian Nights cal sensitivity. The one-hour
Revisited children's show on Saturday is
a silent comedy which will Thursday,
Free charm audiences with the October 29,
Join us in a celebration of quirky antics of Snowflake, an 8 pm
American Arab Day, co-spon-
innocently childlike street Canterbury Tales
sored by Spirit Square and character. Lajoye captures not The New Vic Theatre
ACshsaorclioatttei'osn.ArSatebp-Abmaecrkicianntime only the very real human of London
behind the clown's facade,
to rediscover the rich, diverse $17.50
heritage of the Arab peoples but also the hearts of his London's New Vic Theatre
as you enjoy music, perfor- audience with a touching brings their outrageous rendi-
performance that the Calgary
dmaanncciensg.aAnudthtreandtiitciocnuailsiAnreasb Herald calls "hilarious and tTiaolnesosftaCrhraiuncgerM'isckCyanterbury
will be available to please entrancing." O'Donoughue to Spirit Square
every palate. Don't miss this this season. Bill Royston of
exotic cultural odyssey! "The Philadelphia Inquirer"
BOX OFFICE OPEN 9-5:30 WEEKDAYS, 12-6 SATURDAYS 800-922-6431 OR 704-372-SHOW
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
called Canterbury Tales the Alex de Grassi
"funniest thing I've ever seen
in theater...New Vic is simply
the best theatrical comedy
group in the world today."
The crazed humor and razor The Crass Roots
sharp wit of New Vic Theatre
has been described as nothing
less than "Monty Python
meets the classics...like shar-
ing a psychedelic experience
with Red Skelton in the midst
of a time warp." Saturday,
Friday, November6, 8pm November 7, 8pm
Alex de Grassi The Grass Roots
$16.50
$14.50
Windham Hill recording artist, journey back to the 70s
Alex de Grassi, is one of the as the Grass Roots take
most popular and talented you on a musical his-
guitarists working in new age tory tour, performing
music today. By combining their great hits, Live
elements of folk, jazz and For Today, Two
classical music, de Grassi Divided By Love,
pushes the limits of his instru- Temptation Eyes,
ment and remains one of the Sooner Or Laterand Midnight
most exciting musicians on Confessions. Between 1 966
the Windham Hill roster. His and 1972, the Grass Roots,
fleet-fingered string picking led by vocalist Rob Grill,
and distinctive percussive style charted fourteen Top 40 sin-
have earned him acclaim as gles. Today, they remain one Wednesday, November 18, 8pm
"one of the greatest virtuosos of the most popular touring Preservation Hall
of the guitar." groups in the country. jazz Band
Saturday, November 7, Friday, November13, 8pm $B1a9c.k50by popular demand, The
11am and 1pm Dark Cowgirls
The Wizard OfOz And Prairie Queens aPrtersaedrivtaitoinowneH'arlel pJarzozudBatnod is
Centerfor PuppetryArts $14.50 present again and again.
$7.50 Performed by Carpetbag
Comprised of the very musi-
The Center for Puppetry Arts Theatre, Inc., Dark Cowgirls cians that created the hot
has earned an international and Prairie Queens is an ad- New Orleans jazz sound, The
reputation for its outstanding venture into yesteryear that Preservation Hall Jazz Band
performances for family audi- examines the struggle and
continues to inspire audiences
ences. Once again, they will personal victories of some
bring their magical puppetry unusual pioneer women of all over the world with their
captivating sound. Almost
to the stage performing the the Old West. The Mobile Press everyone in Preservation Hall
favorite, all-time classic, The Registerstates "Dark Cowgirls
Wizard ofOz. Join Dorothy, is upbeat; its message- that ibsroinvgerd6o0w,nbutthethheoyusceanwisttihll
Toto, the Tin Man, Cowardly people, not property, are
their driving blend of jazz,
Lion, Scarecrow and the gang what matter- radiates from
Dixieland, blues and ragtime.
othnrtohuegihr eOxzcittoinmgeaedtvetnhteure e"vTeheriyrnmoeosksaangde scrhaonunlyd,"goanodut Nobody does it better!
Wizard. on an international scale."
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BOX OFFICE OPEN 9-5:30 WEEKDAYS, 12-6 SATURDAYS 800-922-6431 OR 704-372-SHOW
Visual Arts
Melvin S. Stanforth,
Misanners's Bluthoe
Bridge, 1992
CATHERINE ALTICE MELVIN S. STANFORTH bridges andstreams to offera
Women
at the Well Streams view ofthe events nowsensed
Encaustic Paintings Couache/Watercolor/Casein to be enmeshed with the whole
Atrium Stairwell Skyway Gallery ofthe eastern North Carolina
Friday, October2 -
Saturday, November 14 Friday, October2 - landscape.
Saturday, November 14
GROUP EXHIBITION
Catherine Altice (Todd, NC) Melvin S. Stanforth Patchwork Memories
arencdeipvreidnthmearkBiFnAg ifnropmainUtNiCng- (Greenville, NC) is currently First Union Gallery
Greensboro. She has also CParorfoelsisnoarUonfivAerrtsiattyEainst Friday, October2 - Wednesday,
received professional dance Greenville, NC. He has exhib- October 21
training at Duke University, ited extensively throughout An exhibition of work
Appalachian State University, the Southeast. produced by participants of a
and UNC-Greensboro. teachers' workshop held at
AlritgihsttaSntdatmeymtehnta:reSpinagcree,diteinmtes, AftrortoibmsetasSetleoanntgeimneev"noStlt:vrienTaghmebsop"adaiyrnetoifngs oSpnirmitouSnqtuaarienwchulitcuhre.foLceuasdeedrs
for my work. Traditional work that brings togethermy for the workshop were
photographer Larry White,
allegories are twisted, pulled fears ofthe swamp and
inside-out and catapulted fantasies about the wetlands of artist Debbie Cooke, quilt-
ctehlreoburgahtitoinmeo.f..thceremaatgedicasanad eofasmtyernpaNiontritnhgsCamroalkiena.u.s.emoafny mphaokteorgVriacpkiheSrkeRmopb,Aamnbderg.
paradox ofthe universe. certain localplace names,
COMING IN NOVEMBER: Artists of Cologne
Spirit Square will host an artists to discuss their artwork
exhibit by artists from in the spirit of cultural
Cologne, Germany from exchange and collaboration.
November 6 through The planned exhibit is the
December 31 The seven second phase of an exhibi-
.
artists will be brought from tion exchange between
Germany to install their work Charlotte and Cologne.
and to meet with American Ulla Horky,
Embryo, 1983
&
October Classes Workshops
Appalachian Ages 12-Adult
Mountain Baskets Document Your Saturday
Instructor: DorothyWilliams Family History Family Fun
September 29-November 1 7
Section A: Tuesdays 3-4:30 pm with Photographer Banjos, Bones
Section B: Tuesdays 5:30-7 pm Larry White & (
Ballads
$48 Saturday, October 10
Connect with North Carolina 10am-4:30 pm Exploring Appalachian
$35 per person; $45 fortwo family Music with Marilyn
history by creating traditional
members; $5 foradditional family Price and Pamela Price
woven, working baskets. members
Garcia
dLeuacrenwwahricmhrudsyteisc cwiolllorpsroa-nd Cursienagteyoaulrifoewtinmepthroetaosusreand S$1atudrodnaayt,ioOnctpoebreprer1s7on1 pm
textures. A field trip to collect mementos in this one-day A delightful journey through
vines and dyestuff will be workshop. See how other folk music, folk tales and lore
scheduled. All levels of expe- family histories have been using traditional folk instru-
documented as you discover
rience welcome. ments such as the banjo,
ways to preserve your
guitar and dulcimer.
precious memories.
After School Program Recommended for all ages-
Masks and Costumes
Traditional String Band especially pre-school through
ISnespttruecmtbore:r K3i0-mOScttiombpesro2n8 & Folk Music sixth grade.
SSeeccttiioonn AB::WTheuGGdrrrnsaaedddsaeedyssasy413-s-:63435:-455:-455:4p5mpm WSFraietteuhrdaTyh,eOcCtaorboelrin1a0Folks1 pm A&ppFaollkacThalieasn Music
$55.00 Experience traditional folk With Storyteller And Folk
Bring all those potential little music through fiddle, banjo, Musician Jon Singleton
goblins down to Spirit mandolin, guitar and bass October 17 2:15 pm
Location: Charlotte Mecklenburg
Square to create their own featuring Marilyn Price and Library, Children's Room,
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES! some fo the finest old-time 310 N. Tryon Street
The scariest, the weirdest, the musicians in the area. Free
most unique of all costumes Featuring the hoe down
will be created from their fiddle, claw hammer, banjo,
and jaw harp.
favorite children's literature.
16years-Adult
The Business of Ages 12-Adult
Selling Your Art Woven Splint Bottom
Instructor: Robin Weeks Chairs
October 3-November 21 With Folk Artist
Saturdays 10-11:30 am Lyle Wheeler
$40 Saturday, November 7
Learn the strategies for Section A: 9 am-1 pm
marketing your work from Section B: 2-6 pm
$35
wholesaling to consignment. Weave a traditional herring-
This course will cover pricing, bone pattern seat bottom for
how to deal with galleries your own chair or purchase a
and wholesaling vs. retailing stool frame from the instruc-
your work.
tor for $25. The workshop
will cover the techniques and
history of woven chair seats.
Supply list will be mailed
prior to workshop.
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Having A Wonderful Time.
Duncan Gray, josie Ward, Laura Vinroot, Claire Talley,
Ron Goodwin, and Loonis McGlohon don't know it, but they
have something unusual in common. They're all appearing in Spirit Square
Spirit Square's 1992-93 membership brochure. Why were they Members Enjoy
selected? Each offers a unique perspective on the care and feeding
of Spirit Square. From volunteer, to donor, to corporate supporter,
to community advocate, they offer a variety of reasons to support
Spirit Square.
"Participation is what ignites the fire inside us," says
Duncan Gray, Director of Bands for Johnson C. Smith University
and a member of Spirit Square's Board of Directors. "As an educa-
tor, know how effectively Spirit Square serves our community,
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notjust by presenting, but by involving us first-hand in the experi-
ence of all the arts."
Laura Vinroot agrees. Currently
a Spirit Square intern, Laura is the daugh-
ter of Richard Vinroot, former president
of Spirit Square's Board of Directors. She
has experienced a lifetime of exposure to
the arts. "I love working with clay," she
says. "It's fun watching other students
discover that same excitement and see-
ing the joy they getfrom sharing itwith
family and friends."
Josie Ward's motivation for sup-
porting Spirit Square stems from involve-
ment with friends as well. "Spirit Square
is a great place to meetfriends and see a
show," she says. "As a member, enjoy
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being an insider and being the first to
hear about events!"
Ron Goodwin and his company,
Affairs to Remember, help make many of
Spirit Square's events distinctive through creative catering. Says
Ron, "Spirit Square is where every affair is memorable."
Longtime friend and supporter Loonis McGlohon has
created a lot of pleasant memories for many at Spirit Square.
Through his annual Spirit Square performances, he has helped
foster an appreciation of jazz. "Spirit Square is important to me,"
he says. "Let's keep it going for our children."
Claire Talley, Spirit Square Board Member, enjoys being a
part of Spirit Square because "it enables me to give back to the
community."
Whether it's free parking, "insider news," or the joy of
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giving, Spirit Square membership fills a variety of needs. Consider
a gift to Spirit Square's 1992-93 campaign. For more information,
call 372-9664.
Wish You Were Here!
What's
Happening
At Spirit JUNIOR AND
SENIOR SCHOLARS
Square? TopjuniorHigh art students from
the Mecklenburg Countypublic
T OF
I schoolsystem were treated to
J. SHIR1 PAINTING a week ofintensive studyin
ceramics andclayby Spirit Square
Linda Cook taught a group of Studio managerDoug Blythe
students from Charlotte's the first week in August. The
Revolution Recreation Center the
following week, Richard
art ofT-shirtpainting on August Mayberry
1 7th. The children, ages 8 to 10, ledarea seniors
created T-shirt designs basedon through the
the textures, shapes andcolors process ofmaking
found in the architecture of intaglioprints. The
Spirit Square. two sessions were
part ofSpirit Square's
ongoing Scholars
program.
?"• vV "-- r ' :,-if NOCHE LATINA
Felix Sabates, President and
PUTTING K^F^ CEO of Top Sales, Inc. and
ON THE RITZ" prominent NASCAR team
owner, willserve as Honorary
Free Spirits, a singles support Chairman forSpirit Square's
group to Spirit Square, hosted the j^B^BRM^^^f ^^IB^fl "Noche Latina," a vibrant
successful "Putting On The Ritz" celebration ofLatin-American
gaatltaenodnanAcuegu(Is.tto8trh..) aSreeenBililnZamer, :^^ it. ** H^H cOuclttoubreerta7k6i.ngFoprladecteails,
Saundra Watts and Free Spirits seepage
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President Craig Brown.
New
What's At The Gift Gallery: Artist Stan Floate
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Art glass is fast becoming one ofthe Currently teaching design, stained LookforT-shirt artist Stuart Stephens
most collectable and respected glass and drawing at CPCC, Floate who'll be painting in the Atrium
mediums in the artworld. And, there has recentlywon several awards for during the October 2nd Gallery
are few glassworks created thatare his work. He earned first place in the Crawl. The Gift Gallerywill be intro-
more distinctive than those formed Glassworks '92 show of the Atlanta ducing a new Spirit SquareT-shirt
by the hands of Charlotte-based Guild of Glass Artists, and "Best of designed by Stephens as well as a
artist Stan Floate. Floate'sworks are Show" atthe South Carolina Crafts line of paints especially made forT-
sold around the country, but, in Council annual show. shirtapplication. For more informa-
Charlotte, they are sold exclusively in Stan Floate's decorative bowls and tion, call 372-9664.
the recently renamed Spirit Square platters startat $400, but don't
GFilfotatGealglrereyw. up in Mississippi and eChxaprelcotttteh,atFltooatlea'sts.wOourtkssiddeeomfand a bClyaasrstiPsltatter
attended the Memphis College of higher price, and as he becomes Stan Floate
Art, where he studied painting. He more and more renown, his prices
quickly switched to glass after taking will rise accordingly. The Spirit
a course in stained glass at CPCC. "I Square Gift Gallery is open from
like the transparency of glass and the 12:00-6:00 pm Tuesday through
effects you getwhen sunlight passes Saturday and through intermission
through," says Floate. on evenings when Spirit Square
performances are taking place.
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