Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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Entertainment continued The Encore Series, sponsored by the Special Events Committee, brought artists such as The William Hall Chorale, Airjazz, the North Carolina Dance Theatre and “An Evening With Mark Twain ” Another highlight of the series involved the lecture given by Ran- dall Robinson, “South Africa and Apartheid: Let’s Talk About Jus- tice.” Students found themselves at the Backdoor to attend performances from The Gallery series. With no SINGING THE BLUES. Katherine Davis and her pianist, Sydney Wingfield, expose stu- dents and area residents to their special style of music. They performed blues, gospel and jazz selections at the Backdoor, (Photo by Darris Sweet) MUSICAL COMEDY, Musician L,J. Booth combines jazz, blues and folk music to have an unique style of entertainment. Booth also pokes fun at the audience to ensure laughs and giggles. (Photo by Laura Johnson) admission fee, university students were able to spend evenings being entertained by singers, musicians and comedians. I.B. Dent, director of student ac- tivities, said, ‘The unique thing about the Backdoor is that we can bring in a variety of entertainers.” MUAB sponsored several perform- ances away from the campus. Rock bands, The Rainmakers and Airkraft, performed at local bars. Also, comedian Hugh Pink enter- tained audiences at a local restau- rant. “We’re putting the shows out where the students can get to them,” Dent said. MUAB filled the year with tal- ented entertainers that gave stu- dents a choice, Dent said. “When MUAB brings it in, you know it’ll be a good show.” Rachel Ferland 28 MUAB Presentations

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ON POINT. Mel A. Tomlinson of the North Carolina Dance Theatre practices for the evening’s performance. Part of the Encore Series, the group entertained the commu- nity at Gross Memorial Coliseum. (Photos by Carol Schryer) HOLDING TIGHT. Reptile World’s Michael Shwedlck keeps a hold of Oliver Twist, a South American common boa constrictor. Other highlights of the show included an Asian Cobra, pit vipers and a yellow footed tortoise. Campus Life 27

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PLAYING AND PRETENDING. Entertainer Kier uses his music ability on harmonica guitar and piano to perform vocal charao terizations. Laughter is the base for his shows. (Photo by Jean Walker) MAKING UP HIS FACE. Michael Mauldin portrays Mark Twain in an evening of laugh ter and comments. Part of the Encore Series, the performance attracted students and local residents. (Photo by Todd Sutcliffe)