University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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ON TOUR. Gary Richrath of REG Speedwagon entertains an enthusiastic audience, FIXXATION. Cy Curnin of The Fixx puts much emotion into his performance. Grandstanding 3 1

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Arena Greats The end of the first semester brought a heavier sound from some of the newer names in rock and roll. Billy Squier rocked the ACC in a return performance. As opening act he presented the up-and-coming heavy metal band, Ratt. A progressive band from Britain, the Fixx, livened their ACC audience with a new and identifiable sound all their own. Opening for the Fixx was the new band, the Coma-teens. REO Speedwagon opened the spring semester concert season with opener Survivor on January 28. The concert was postponed two days due to inclement weather. In addition to the ever-popular large concerts, students were able to see other bands that usually cost a lot of money to see in the big city clubs. And who knows what will happen next in the music industry. It just might be possible that one day you may look back at these concerts and say, I saw that band when ... — Mitch Werner — Phil Manning CHAMPAIGN TO SOUTH BEND. Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon sings one of tfie band ' s greatest. HIGH ON ND! Chicago-based Survivor, featuring Jimi Jamison, opens for REO Speedwagon. ' Jl ■ M i r Kl . ' ' iU ■L l f W Photos by Brian Davjs 30 Conccrts

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Culture Show a P ioneers: Looking Toward New Horizons ' was the theme for the 1985 Black Cultural Arts Festival. The annual event is a celebration of black history, heritage, and accomplishments. The purpose of the festival is to create a learning experience so Notre Dame and the surrounding communities are able to learn and share the achievements of the black race. This year ' s festival began February 3 with a gospel concert entitled We Want to Praise Him. The Notre Dame Gospel Choir, along with several area church choirs, spent a memorable evening praising God with song. Later in the week, actor-lecturer Dennis Rahim-Watson delighted an audience with his one act play entitled First Black President of the United States. During his Presidential press conference Watson gave the audience a chance to raise questions about issues that concern the country today. On February 11, Randall Robinson, Executive Director of TransAfrica, spoke on his group ' s attempts to fight apartheid in South Africa. Robinson ' s lecture encouraged the audience to become more aware and involved in the fight against South African policies. The Broadway musical Ain ' t Misbehavin ' was definitely a highlight of this year ' s festival. On February 17, St. Mary ' s O ' Laughlin Auditorium was filled to capacity as the cast performed songs of the late jazz composer, Fats Waller. Terri Lyne Carrington, a female jazz percussionist, entertained audiences February 21 with her unique style of percussion playing. The Notre Dame Jazz Band accompanied the talented musician who has loured all over the world with a number of jazz greats. Once again this year, students of Notre Dame displayed their abilities in the BCAF Talent Show. The program, which ranged from comedy to music to dramatic readings, is traditionally a highlight of the festival and was a big hit again this year. The finale of the festival was March 3 with the presentation of the BCAF Fashion Show, Horizons. The ACC Monogram Room was filled to capacity as selected models from the Notre Dame community displayed the latest spring fashions donated by area stores. — Ursula Crooks 32 Black Cultural Arts Feitival THREE PART HARMONY. Members of the cast of Ain ' t Misbehavin ' jazzed up the BCAF. CHIC. Ursula Crooks shines as she models a current style at the fashion show. SHARP. Dana Phillips anJ Ron DAng.?!. show impress (tu- civ (11 (t.t: fashion