African Art Exhibit at Williams College Museum
Williams College Museum of Art opens a 27-piece display of African sculpture from the American Museum of Natural History and Museum of Primitive Art in New York City. Objects range from a six inch Nupe brass bowl to a seven foot Ghanaian mask, with works from multiple tribes and loans from three sources. The show, traveling from Berkshire, runs in Lawrence Hall until November 27 with weekday morning hours and Sunday afternoon visits.
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Weavers disband after current tour announced
The Weavers, a leading folk group, will break up after their present tour due to original member Les Hayes retirement. The ensemble helped spark the folk singing vogue and first gained national attention at the Village Vanguard in New York City in 1950.
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Flying Bob Hope Promotes Book Across 12000 Miles
Bob Hope will fly 12000 miles to promote his book I Owe Russia 1200. The UPI report notes Hope as a top airline mascot in a light tongue in cheek effort to boost sales and visibility for the tell all title.
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Barefoot in the Park Tops Broadway With Laughter
Broadway’s latest smash comedy Barefoot in the Park at the Billmore draws strong crowds and optimistic bets on a long run. Neil Simon’s witty, gag-free humor stars Elizabeth Ashley Robert Redford Mildred Natwick and Kurt Kasznar under Mike Nichols direction as a newlywed couple navigates a perilous unfurnished walk up in East 48th Street. Paramount pays 460000 for screen rights while a London production and touring company are planned. 910 in the Shade opens with Inga Swenson Robert Horton Agnes De Mille choreographing a lively cast.
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Scooter Teague
Stephen Douglass
Will Geer
Steve Roland
Joseph Anthony
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