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PAGE 4 iMDAY, OCTOBER TO, 1969 THE DAILY NEBRASKAN si v.t v -3 . $1: v. 'i A ! i v t Donovan draws thunderous appl by Bob Thacker Entertainment Writer "Sunshine came softly . . "," to 12,000 casual listeners as Donovan's musical Easy Riders trip is a little bv Rick Filch College Press Serv ice (CPS) One who finds peace pondering the hum of a stereo, the emptiness of a pointless interruption or the living, breathing, phan tasmagoric quality of trees and flowers while on drugs, will identify with the film "Easy Rider." The camera work approx. lmates the vision of one who is stony, focusing in a peacock frill of blurry colors upon a solitary object a white blossom, the glowing wall of a cliff, the carved figure of Jesus on a cross then shifting suddenly to another object, another scene. At one instant, the two main characters, Peter Fon da and Dennis Hopper, are bedding down for the night in a dark hollow of trees, crickets chirping in the background; at the next, a blaze of white sunlight blinds the audience and the two are zooming on their motorcycles across the Golden Gate Bridge to the pounding beat of Steppenwolf's "Born to b Wild." Fonda, who wears a jacket and helmet bearing designs of the American flag and is known as Captain America, Cultural art events scheduled for NJJ Oct. 14-19 Graphic ArUwoodcuts, etchings, engravings and lithographs) by Rudy Pozzatti; Paintings by Philomene Bennette; Elec tronic Abstractions by Ben Laposky; and Glass by Louis C. Tiffany, Sheldon Art Gallery. DjGADHIKS pee A dim by Gordon Ports. LA 13 r H AND P" FLYING X if x I J 13 r H AND P iri Open Year Round Weather Permitting Horses for rent Hayrack rides Wed. ladies day 25 off alliteration filled the Kansas City Civic Auditorium Oct. 4. Teenie-boppers and freaks were there. (Some thought bumpy and Hopper, who resembles a freaky Davy Crockett, are kind of like hip Ulysses' pursuing an odyssey of discovery in modern-day United States after making a financial killing from smuggling drugs. They ride by red rock ca nyons, open fields and scores of back country hamlets, smoke grass with a hit chhiker in a cave, pass the joint at a midwest commune, frolllck nude in a mountain pond with commune chicks in short, partake without remorse of the good life unfettered by jobs, homes and permanent relationships. All the while, there are mounting signs that the travelers are out on a dangerous limb defying fate. Innkeepers won't give them shelter, they are arrested for innocently clowning on their cycles in a town parade, stares are hostile and the voices they hear are viciously abusive and ac cented with hate. The United States is being tested, see. Is it a Pep perland where two longhair honchos on doodaderi-up bikes can remain alive and well and find true happiness, or are there too many Blue Meanies? Oct. 14 James Dick, pianist with the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, Stuart Theater, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 Ferrante & Teicher, pianists, presented by Lincoln Com munity Concert Association, Pershing Auditorium, 8 p.m. (Members only) Oct. 15 "Warrendale," presented by Nebraska Union Film Socie ty, Nebraska Theatre, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. (Members only) Oct. 17 Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66, presented by Nebraska Union Special Events Committee, Pershing Auditorium, 8 p.m. Oct. 17-19 Old Mavster Prints from Pickard Art Galleries, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Elder Art Gallery. Oct. 17-19 "Gypsy," Lincoln Com munity Playhouse, 8:30 p.m., except Sun.. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 Art Films, Sheldon Art Gallery, 2:30 p.m. Co Red FURNISH YOUR APARTMENT ATTRACTIVELY RENT CONTEMPORARY, IARI AMERICAN, OR MEDITERRANEAN FURNITURE OCTOBER SPECIAL 10 OFF CONTEMPORARY ITEMS Inferior! Olverilfltd 1134 South St. 41 MM STABLE ause the incense clouds were pot.) In beads and leather moc casins and barefeet they sat waiting as if it were going to be a second coming. Cop-outs and college couples were there, too. Un comfortably they scurried to their seats to loosen their ties, take off their coats and kick off their shoes. And we were there, too (a combina tion of them all). Donovan was late. No one seemed to worry. Everyone was enjoying watching everyone else. The lights dimmed. The audience didn't. Donovan entered armed with a guitar and a cape. In the huge col iseumhe resembled a Daniel figure ready to be devoured by receptive listeners. The Welshman entertained unlike a performer (more like a musical guru sitting on a flower-speckled oriental rug). A few chords ... a simple ballad . . . thundering ap plause. Donovan melodiously levitated everyone. "Isn't natural high the best high in the world?" Donovan asked. And at that point, no one could really disagree. Not even the police who chatted comfortably with hippie types at intermission. Ac companied by guitar and oc casionally by flute, his slight vibrato voice seemed as mellow as the mood he created. Entertainers often lead groups in rounds and counter-melodies. Donovan did, too. But not a knee slapping hand-clapping sing along. Rather a simple ditty (with a deeper meaning). "Happiness runs in a circular motion . . ." thousands of voices blended gently. "Sing 'Mellow Yellow' " " 'Sing Atlantis' " "Sing 'Jen nifer Juniper' " "Sing . . ." members of the audience yelled. "I'll sing them all for you," Donovan replied. And be did. He resented applause. It was almost an interruption to him. "Clapping is discordant." he said. Perhaps that's why he didn't return for what would have been several encores But although it may have sounded discordant, it wasn't. For the moment diversity was bound together by a common appreciation . . Donovan. Ifee Mendes Show STARRING SER6I0 RIDES 11116 With the Bossa Rio and Don Sherman FRIDAY OCT. 17 I p.m. Pershing Auditorium Tickits $3.75, $4.25, $4.75 Available Union Through Oct. 10 Al Ptrthinf Ocf. T5-17 tpnirtd ky N broiki Union Special Ivonts Committto r "-it I :., a Y l I' K w LTi . --Ml The whole crew of Stage Left Theater, Inc. Stage Left to present The Bread Also Rises' by Dave Landis Nebraskan Staff Writer Stage Left Theater, Inc., is not underground theater. In fact, its productions appear on the second floor of Der Loaf und Stein. Mrs. Jo Hill, resident director, does have a brief description of the group, however. "It's the only independent, professional repertory theater company in the state," she said. Their first play, entitled "The Bread Also Rises" written by Bruce Hiller, on gin rummy score pads while he was a bartender, will be presented Wednesday through Saturday for three consecutive weekends beginning Oct. 15. "The play features a light show, film strip and live, original music provided by the Missing Sax rock band," Ti nfvA ftfwtmtii VV 434-74; -7421 54th & O Street If you want to stir up a revolution in South America... hold up a bank in Salt Lake City... blow up a train to Colorado...just call lou never met a pair like tux. t&mm is BUTCH CASSIDVANO THE SUNOANCE KID IS ROBERT BEDFORD V li? Fa f ' ,Y ' """" ' mM ' ( J- Co mi STBOTHtB MARTIN. JEFF COREY, HENH Y JONES. Iwcmiv. .ui. n,mu In OiOftOt HOV KHL WniWI M WILLIAM GOLDMAN MuW CMM KM CMMuCIM M KM1 k A NCWMANTOWfMAW PftMM.IMm f ani.Mn s d a ii a u i v i n kj according to Rex Rogers, the company's producer, The music was written by Bruce Hiller and spotlights instrumental on an electric rubber duck and an electric vacuum cleaner hose as well as guitars and an organ. One cast member, who wished not to be identified, described the play as a "long-hair,, hippie, right-wing, liberal, commie, religious plot to bring theater to Lincoln." Hill's aim is to create an ensemble of actors who can perform street tlieater to proscenium arch in styles ranging from mime and im provisation to more tradi tional acting conventions. Thus far the core of the show consists of twelve ac tors, three technicians and a publicity director. "The only requisite for this company is interest and willingness to take on responsibility," Mrs. Hill J21 Tu DOORS OPEN AT 7 P.M. PARK FREE FRIDAY at 7:30 & 9:30 P.M. CONTINUOUS SAT. I SUN. FROM 1 P.M. Mon. Thru Thur. Fiaturo ot 7 A 9 P.M. Hutch and the Kid! KATHARINE ROSS CAM by O VT1 I'CWw'jl iiM h'.yt U jr. r-f-ii nn V -4li; . .-' said. This is a case of "don't knock it till you've tried it." Students who are not satisfied with the showings at Lincoln's other theaters may find the good-time Stage Left a refreshing change. Student discount tickets are one dollar for Wednesday and Thursday nights if purchased in advance. At the door, it will be $1.50. Weekend tickets are two dollars, and you can buy them in advance from the actors at the Student Union. Auditions for the next play begin October 20 upstairs in Der Loaf. Tryouts are open to anyone interested In joining the company or participating in the next play only. "Musically talented people are particularly welcome, the director said, "but of course, musical talent is not necessary." momasm Ntwri by John rontMAN. UCMMACM tovit J jpj I MiuM 1 A f it 'Rent party' idea new to NU campus by Dave Landis Entertainment Writer "Walk right up three flights of stairs, When you make It, everybody's there Set right down, have a bottle of beer Oh baby, it's the rent party rag." Spider John Koerner Spider John's epic "Rent Party Rag" is a musical description of a common form of entertainment on Eastern campuses the rent party. At the University of Nebraska either nobody knows how to throw a rent party or everybody is sol vent. Since few college students are completely solvent, here are a few tips on how to run a successful rent party. The purpose of a rent party is to get the landlord off your back by having a money making party that pays for your rentv All it takes is a little beer, something to eat, live music and an apartment. First you buy a couple of 16-gallon kegs of beer; cool it; get paper cups and then tap it at the right time. Next, fix something to eat. Hot dogs or fish sandwiches or anything will do just so long as it is sanitary and doesn't bite back. Important elements The two most important elements for a successful party are live music and an abundance of girls. The music has to be live because records just don't pack it. Call your musician friends and tell them you'll feed them and give free beer it they will play at your party. Since everybody plays the BOB'S BARBER SHOP "The Most Talked About Shop in Town" Hair Styling and Razor Cuts Appointments available or Stop In 1315 P St. North Side of Stuart Eldg. 435-2000 432-1465 After 13th &P Street few ibnv wpwH $ mil wtvtffiia & SUN. at 1 H" It I ft I P.M. KIDS SHOW SAT, STRANGER IN TOWN POFP lot Slu.irt and Nitafci JEBHASKA fri. "V r oiTpsFrcct ENDS TUESDAY! W. On IN TWO OF UK All.Tliuir rnrn OF TIMING AND DOUBLE ENTENDRE! w w LMuun urK jun (J is r at 1? V ,1 ! i 'l guitar these days, invite one or two good tolk or blues singers. , The best type of musician is the jazz performer whe can jam accompanied bv guitar, harmonica, kazoo.', spoon and washboards. A funky clarinet player ". Who can play blues is just right. Things get mean if you don't have enough girls there. Since you want this gii; to pay off, charge stag girls u quarter, girls with dates a half dollar and hit every guv that walks through the door for a buck unless he is car rying a clarinet or drum set Profit, that's the whole idea. The group So far you've got the beer, food, music and people. Al you need now is for the group to start jivin'. It is a gas to watch somn long-haired cat laying sonn Kierkegaard on your soroity chick. Or if the group is hip, catch the guy with the crew cut and bow tie with a stack of Everly Brothers Albums under his arm. Since everyone pays to gi t in, the party won't be just a private affair with a crowd of friends. All kinds of people are going to be there. They all want to have a good time in their own way. When you throw a party like this, you better have so meone there who knows judo and karate and looks like a tackle to keep an eye on things. Keep him sober too. Another fellow should handle the door, take money anil watch for cops. If you pass the hat for the musicians, the house shoul I get a cut for expenses anil clean up. Mt-ttilaBnlrbfcn INUOUS FROM 1 P.M. coNm CDI tt ADM 1 i 4 i mi u r.m. 6 P.M., All Day Sat. & Sun. $1.50 Under 14, 50c & 3 P.M. "PINOCCHIO" A "Rf TURNS" at M ft tilO fl alt 6 pm. al: R.impjili. 17th P Auto irilics Sell Tjik. 1330 N U fjik A 1 P.MfG CONTINUOUS FROM $i till 6 p.m. B.-, tuc m a c t r n LIMITED 2511 VV. Van Dorn 435-7293 Retervattnt u ft. A w.
