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Rachel Liebling talks about 'High Lonesome'

By Matthew Garabedian | July 22, 1994

Writer and director Rachel Liebling felt compelled to make "High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music" because she said she felt it was her responsibility to "bring the music to a new audience." The documentary film follows the evolution of bluegrass music from its roots in Scottish folk music to the influences of jazz and rock and roll. At the end of the 95-minute movie, Liebling presents the music as a living and thriving genre. Liebling said in a telephone interview Tuesday that she was inspired to make this documentary after seeing Bill Monroe, known as "the father of bluegrass," in the Lone Star Caf e in New York City in 1986. Liebling completed the film in 1992 and it was quickly lauded by critics -- winning five major awards on the film festival circuit. Before she made the film, Liebling said she had been listening to bluegrass for about a year, but was not an avid fan. Then, a friend took her to the Bill Monroe concert that ended up changing six years of her life, and maybe her career. "It is hard to connect to a band you don't know," she said.

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Send in the clowns

By Amanda A. Amann | July 18, 1994

In the pre-dawn hours of this morning, the circus came to town. The Big Apple Circus, along with its cast and crew of 150, moved onto Fullington Farm, on Lyme Road about three miles from the Green. The public is invited to attend the tent-raising free of charge, when between the hours of 8 and 10 a.m., circus workers will labor to put together and hoist the hundreds of pieces of equipment that form the five-story bigtop tent. The circus, founded by Paul Binder '63, has been traveling to Hanover for the past twelve years. This year's performance will be based on the "Carnevale in Venice," showcasing the classic clowns that originated in 16th century Italy. "Their core performers are very skilled and have a classic background," said Georgia Croft, publicity manager for the Hopkins Center for the Performing Arts. "They are also bringing guest artists -- world-famous circus performers who travel all over the world," she said. The Hop is presenting the show, which runs from July 19 until July 24. Tickets range in price from $8.50 to $22.50 and will be on sale at the Hop's Box Office until Saturday.

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Street-fest Saturday

By Scott Hammond | July 14, 1994

This Saturday Hanover will celebrate Street-Fest, an annual event featuring prizes, live entertainment and international cuisine. Street-Fest is a "celebration of summer" according to Clint Bean, the executive director of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the event. The outdoor fair will include live entertainment, vendors and an international food garden. The proceedings will take place on Main Street, Allen Street and Lebanon Street in downtown Hanover from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.

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Many programs use campus

By Scott Anthony | July 14, 1994

Even though only a quarter of the student population is enrolled this term, the campus is still bustling with people as many athletic camps and conferences use the College for their summer home. Director of Conferences and Events Linda Hathorn said she has a list of 64 summer programs on campus, ranging from the Alumni College to basketball camps. Many of the programs use College residence and dining halls for the campers.

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College to host theatre group

By Justin Steinman | July 14, 1994

The New York Theatre Workshop will return to Dartmouth at the end of July for its third summer in residence at the College, officials at The Hopkins Center for the Performing Arts said yesterday. "The New York Theatre Workshop is a very innovative theatre company," said Georgia Croft, director of publicity for The Hopkins Center. "They develop new plays and solo performances and they offer support for new playwrights," she added. The New York Theatre Workshop will be in residence at the College from July 29 to Aug.

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Morriss' art now on display

By Matthew Garabedian | July 12, 1994

From July 12 through August 22, the Upper Jewett Corridor of the Hopkins Center for the Performing Arts will host a new exhibition of modern art by Annette Morriss. The exhibit will contain 21 works done in conte pencil and charcoal.

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Circus to visit College

The Big Apple Circus will bring its unique brand of entertainment and a touch of Italy to Hanover in less than two weeks. The circus, founded by Paul Binder '63, has been coming to the Hanover area for the past 12 years.

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Vandals destroy tombstones

By Alexander R. Edlich | June 30, 1994

Hanover Police are searching for vandals who overturned 13 tombstones, destroying five and causing $10,000 in damage, in the Old Dartmouth Cemetery early last week. Detective Rick Paulsen said he suspected "juveniles" who had a party with two cases of beer in the middle of the newly-restored graveyard.

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Shawmut Bank takes over

By Michelle Francois | June 30, 1994

Many students returned to campus after the interim period expecting to make their usual transactions with New Dartmouth Bank, only to find it had been acquired by Shawmut, a bank which is part of a national corporation based in New England. Shawmut Bank, having $31 billion in assets, officially came into operation on June 6, said Vin Loporchio, Shawmut's media relations spokesman. "There will be a full conversion in the next few weeks," he said.

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Celebration planned

By Amanda A. Amann | June 30, 1994

Hanover and other local towns have planned 4th of July activities to delight both the young and the young at heart. Hanover will hold its second annual "Old Fashioned Fourth of July" on the Green. A parade that will begin at the Richmond School on Hovey Lane and wind its way through town will kick off the events. Line-up for the parade will be at 10 a.m.

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Col. Bogey's beats par

By Scott Thomas | June 30, 1994

For golfers and non-golfers alike Colonel Bogey's at the Hanover Country Club offers a fresh alternative to dining at Dartmouth, and since Colonel Bogey's is run by Dartmouth Dining Services, you can use your student identification card to pay for the meal. Located to the right of the Pro Shop, Colonel Bogey's has an indoor seating capacity of 12, but additional seating can be found outside on the terrace overlooking the first and 18th holes. Place your order at the grill inside, and while you wait, you can watch the big screen television or the golfers outside.

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Summerphonics form

By Laurel Smith | June 28, 1994

The Summerphonics, a singing group made up of the sophomore members of the Dartmouth Dodecaphonics and other campus singers will begin rehearsals this week. They will soon be adding harmony to barbecues and other summer events. The group, directed by Leslie Jennings '96, held auditions Sunday and chose seven new members to add to the seven Dodecs on campus this summer. The seven Dodecs are sophomores Jeneen DiBenedetto, Nina Fallon, Jorge Motoshige, Jennings, Kelii Opulauoho, Brad Parks and Dave Kaiser '93. Some of the new members sing in other campus groups like the Aires or the Glee Club, but that "had no real impact on the decision," said Parks, who is the group's business manager. The Summerphonics have been on campus the past six Summer terms, Jennings said.

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Summer concerts abound

By Ethan Sawyer | June 28, 1994

This summer looks like a good one for concerts, as many major acts are making their way to New Hampshire. Perhaps it is the recession, but older bands seem to be more and more willing to head to the smaller areas to do what they do best. Popular artists like Bod Dylan, Crosby, Stills and Nash, the Eagles, the Grateful Dead, Santana, Steely Dan and Traffic all planning to perform reasonably close to the College. In Vermont Phish will be playing in Sugarbush, Vt., on July 16, followed by Bonnie Raitt on the 17th. Stratton, Vt., will feature the Crash Test Dummies on July 2nd, the Indigo Girls on July 3rd, Bob Dylan on the 12th and Art Garfunkel on the 23rd. In the month of August, Stratton will feature a Blues Fest on the 20th, Howie Mandel on the 26th, Tim McGraw on the 27th and Peter, Paul and Mary on the 30th. Great Woods A little further from Hanover at Great Woods in Mansfield, Mass., one can find a larger number of big acts.

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Off-campus Edibles

By Justin Steinman | June 24, 1994

Sophomore Family Weekend is only four weeks away and your parents are probably bugging you for a good restaurant where they can make reservations. La Poule a Dents in Norwich, Vt., is not a good restaurant.

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Frost Festival of student drama opens tonight

By Paul Graeve | May 19, 1994

The complexities of relationships between brothers, lovers and newly-met strangers will be explored in three unique, evocative student plays to be performed May 19 to 21 for this year's Eleanor Frost Festival. "Abel" by Pavol Liska '95, "Nothing Like the Sun" by S.T.

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Brown '93: a thriving artist

By Jennifer Skoda | May 18, 1994

Studying art at a liberal arts college can be a liability for some aspiring young artists because of constraints on studio time, but for many students the possibilities of enhancing their work with the knowledge gained from various areas of study is an advantage.

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Hood flaunts newly acquired masterpiece

By T. Anne Tamaroff | May 17, 1994

A recent arrival to the Hood Museum's permanent collection has inspired a new exhibit, "Northern European Artists in Italy, 1550-1800," located in the Albright Gallery until July 17. Flemish artist Denys Calvaert's "The Holy Family with John the Baptist" is the center of attention in this exhibit, which showcases art by northern European artists inspired by Italian artistic ideals. According to Richard Rand, the curator of the exhibit, the museum acquired the painting at an auction at Sotheby's in New York in January.

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Latina isues enacted

By Labriece Roddy | May 16, 1994

Saturday night's production of "Beautiful Senoritas," a modernized rendition of the original written in the1970s by Cuban playwright Dolores Prida, filled Collis Common Ground with students restless with the Green Key Weekend spirit. There was a huge turnout, and extra chairs had to be set up to provide overflow seating.

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