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Lumberja~ Issue 2,' Oct. 'ri; 1990 'pg 7 Celebrity does benefit performance for TBT · by Kirstine Titus Sheri Nichols, a critically acclaimed cabaret singer, is coming to AIP,ena to perform a benefit show · for Thunder Bay Theater Saturday, November 24th. Nichols, dubbed the "Divine Ms. N" by the Detroit News, will perform a 'variety of classic show tunes and songs by the great composers of the 30's and 40's. Richard Berent-composer, keyboard player, and singer-will Hite reflects on qay as handicapper by Darin Hite On Oct. 5, in accordance with Handicap Awareness Week, I spent my afternoon in . a wheelchair. At first, I felt like · Mario Andretti with spyed racing through my veins, but as the day evolved, so did my knowledge of the difficulties a handicapper faces each day. Many things I normally take for granted such as drinking fountains, doorways, desks, and the great distance between campus buildings were felt in my arms; even a slight difference in . cement grade can make or break your ease in wheeling to class and believe · me on my 3rd trip across campus, I didn't feel much like pushing myself-ol' jello arms-across any "unique brick roadway". Being in the chair also helped me to think about the many people in the world less fortunate. A feeling of guilt began to well up inside. Guilt because I hadn't thought about the person who needed to go to the other side of the building to get where he ~as going because there wasn't a ramp in place • that ramp just might save on a 15 minute cold ride. As the day progressed, I found myself getting frustrated when people asked to help me. I wanted to do things for myself. I · don't mean to say it wasn't nice being pampered, but I felt bad because I couldn't return the favor. It also upset me when I couldn't get my papers without creating a big disturbance in the room. Being in the chair stunk! For me, having to ride in a chair was difficult, frustrating and thought changing. But I could get out of my chair. For the people who ride in a wheelchair every day, my hat is off to you. As one trucker says to another, "Keep on truckin"'. ACC DRAMA CLUB INVITES YOU TO AUDITION FOR THEIR FALL PRODUCTION "TEN ON A STRING" AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD: MONDAY OCTOBER 22 TUESDAY OCTOBER 23 7 P.M. ---10 P.M. 108 EAST CAMPUS COME ONE, COME ALL!!! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!! TIIlS PAGE SPONSORED BY accompany Nichols. Some of the satirical songs he's written for the act are "Dear Mr. Khomeni" and "I'm Killing Myself for Christmas This Year". Nichols and Berent, who have performed t\rroughout the U.S., as well as in Hong Kong, are currently touring the Midwest. Nichols has received critical praise from The Detroit News, The Detroit Free Press, The South China Morning Post, and . The Hong Kong Standard. She also received The Detroit Free Press Best Actress award in 1985 and she won the Michiganian of the Year award from The Detroit News in 1987. Nichols recently recorded her first album, "Sheri Nichols Sings". When David Drobot, artistic director, was asked why someone of this stature was coming to Alpena, he replied, "She's coming up because people in theatre help each other. · She said, 'If it will help you, I'm coming up"'. There will be a reception before and after, so people will have a chance to meet Nichols. The theater is going "all out" with decorating the obby, hiring a doorman, and catering the food. "We want people (in Alpena) to have a chance to dress up and have a nice evening out," comments Drobot. The tenative ticket price is $30 a person, $50 a couple. The house capacity is 169. Reservations should be made in advance by phoning TBT. Nichols will be moving to California somet1ine in January or February, so this will be one of the last times Michiganders will get to see Nichols in a live performance. Charlotte Mohler prepares for her lead role as Annie in ACT show. ·ft JILLA I s DANCE STUDIO • 4-D 2ND STREET, INC. Jazz Tap Ballroom Aero Ballet "Poise and Confidence Achieved Through Dance" ABITIBI EM.PLOYEES CREDIT UNION Civic opens season 'Annie Get Your Gun' by Jay McDonald Special student discount tickets will be provided by Alpena Civic Theatre and ~e Student Senate for the upcommg ACT production of "Annie Get Your Gun". Scheduled for production Oct. 24-28, . "Annie" is directed by Doris Lance and stars local residents Charlotte Mohler and David Usher. Director Lance recommends that students make reservations since Friday night is already sold out. Reservations for the 8 p.m. curtain may be made by phoning the theatre box office. Discount tickets are available by showing college i.d. Likea good neighbor, StateFarm is there. See me for car. home. life and health insurance. Dick L. Benedict, CLU Agent ,----, Off: 517-356-0281 STATE fAIM • -INSUIANCI !> State Farm Insurance Companies Home Offices Bloomington llhno1s 417 Chisholm Alpena, Mi. 49707 (517) 354-2850 ....