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NTERTAINMEN
t was not just another
year.
Even though there
was no big name entertainment,
there was a dazzling
array of talented artists that
overwhelmed and entertained
the students at Idaho
in a celebration of sight and
sound.
Although there were no big
names, eight miles away at the
Beaseley Performing Arts Coliseum
on the Washington State University
campus things were different.
Washington State started out the
year in September with Kenny
Rogers, who had just completed a
new album and his latest movie "Six
Pack." Though in Pullman, the concert
drew many students from Idaho
to a spectacular show as Rogers
serenaded the crowd while the concert
goers viewed clips from his
three hit movies. Rogers ended his
show in a burst of color as rainbow
lasers flashed about the stage,
Actors, dancers, singers, speakers
and musicians e ntertained students
in a dazzling celebration of
sight a nd sound.
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silhouetting the singer.
Then in October, the Manhattan
Transfer dazzled the 1900 fans who
turned out for their concert.
"Artistically, I think Manhattan
Transfer was one of the best concerts
we've had in the house," said
James Crow, director of the
Coliseum.
Later that month, Palouse
students were treated to another
outstanding talent in a solo performance
by Dan Fogelberg.
Fogelberg created a unique one-toone
atmosphere with his sit down
style, playing guitar and piano with
an intensity not possible with a large
band. The Pullman performance
was the last concert on
his '82 tour and
Fogelberg made sure it
was one that would not
soon be forgotten.
Gordon Lightfoot
rounded out the 1982
concert season with a
"greatest hits" type concert
where he laughed
and joked with the 1900 fans. But
above all, Lightfoot sang, and sang,
all the old favorites that the fans had
come to hear, as well as some of his
newer material. continued [>
Country celebration.
The Charlie Daniels' Band entertained
students. at thelr February concert wlth
thelr well known songs and rich Instrumentals.
Desplte their fine performance. the
concert proved to be a financial loss for
both WSU and ASUI Programs, who jointly
sponsored the show. (photo by S. Spiker)
Clowning around.
A member of the Royal Lichtenstein
Quarter Ring Sidewalk Circus entertained
atudenta and Moscow residenta as they per•
fonned ln Friendship Square ln downtown
Moscow. (photo by D. Fredericka)
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