Midland singer in independent scene cites rare air for indie artists
Henry Lewis founder of Burgundy Records in Midland says independents finally gain notice despite industry bias. He notes his single Jalapeno Lips competed with Toot Toot a charting novelty record, traces radio airplay to token songs, and cites airplay from KBAT and KJBC. Lewis, 39, moved to Texas after Nashville period. He plans an album Almost Not in Love With You and performs in Midland at Custer's restaurant.
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Louisiana
Jean Knight
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KJBC
Compact discs poised to eclipse traditional records in sales
In Los Angeles industry optimism surrounds compact discs as laser driven digital audio rises. Record stores like Licorice Pizza revamp layouts to feature CDs and tapes while experts predict CD sales will outpace traditional records within five years. CDs promise higher fidelity, scratch resistance, and longer playtime, with prices dropping and titles expanding.
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Richardson embraces Redgrave legacy in Seagull role
Natasha Richardson, 21, treads Chekhov as Nina at West London theater following Ophelia in Hamlet, joining a dynasty headed by Vanessa Redgrave. Critics note her striking similarity to the family, while she insists her Nina is distinctly hers and proud to meet high standards set by her Oscar winning parents.
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Lynn
John Barber
Daily Telegraph
Martin Hoyle
Financial Times
John Hurt
Trigorin
Henry James
Permian Playbill Heart at Ector Coliseum Aug 14
Permian Playbill Heart is set for 8 p.m. August 14 at the Ector County Coliseum on Andrews Highway and East 42nd Street. Tickets cost 13.50 dollars. The Midland Summer Mummers present a melodrama at Yucca Theatre Thursdays through Saturdays through August 31 with 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. showtimes. Reservations are 682-4111. A Brown Bag and Lecture Series continues Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through August 14 at the Permian Basin Graduate Center. Further information from Alison Peeler at the Midland Chamber of Commerce 683-338.
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Midland Chamber of Commerce
Mexican Estudiantina to perform at Sul Ross State
The Estudiantina de Chetumal from Quintana Roo Mexico is set to play at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Sul Ross State University main auditorium. The all-student group tours Texas New Mexico Arizona and California in July as goodwill ambassadors sponsored by Governor Pedro Joaquin Coldwell. Admission is free.
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Talent show planned for Permian Basin Fair finals
Permian Basin Fair schedules its second annual talent show finals for 2 p.m. September 14 under the main tent at the fairgrounds 42nd Street and Andrews Highway. preliminaries run August 20 at 7 p.m. in Permian Mall main stage near Carlyle and Co with two winners per category each night ages 10 and under 11 to 17 and 18 plus. Winners advance to the September 14 final with prizes including a New York audition trip for Starsearch dinners and limos and color photographs. Eligibility limited to Permian Basin residents not earning a major income from talent. applications available at Permian Mall with in-person submission to Mitchell Howard at America Music Center by August 19.
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Art Institute unveils two exhibits this fall
The Art Institute for the Permian Basin schedules its first two exhibits from Sept. 8 to Oct. 13 at 4909 EB University Blvd. Merrill Mahaffey presents Canyons of the Colorado with large acrylic and watercolor canyon views. Also showing Twentieth Century American Drawings from the Arkansas Arts Center Foundation Collection.
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