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wasc tu r o A r t sCultural Arts Seriesexpands during 1995-96This year marked the inaugural celebration of the expanded Cultural Arts Series. The series,which brought one or two events each year to the campus, burst in to full bloom in the fall of1995. The Lettermen opened the series by performing for the dedication of the Brown Center.The nostalgic evening was enjoyed by many, and some were even invited to sing along. A beautifulopening night gala reception was complimented by paintings byjanda Allred of Salina.Not to be outdone by the fans of the "oldies," the Cowley County Stockman's Associationjoined CCCC to co-present an evening with nationally known balladeer R.W. Hampton and theoutlandishly witted Baxter Black. The November performance was a sell-out, with every seat fulland shaking from laughter. Baxter and R.W. signed autographs in the Wright Gallery followingthe show, where the walls were fully outfitted with paintings and prints by nationally-laudedcontemporary western artists, Donna Howell-Sickles, Bob Wade, and Ann Coe. Earlier in themonth, noted Kansans-Jim Hoy, Dick Keller,and Barbara Brackman introduced a collection ofcontemporary cowboy boots (on display with the paintings), and explored the history of thecowboy and his boots through stories, slides, and movies of the Old West.The new year rang inwith a special performance treat-two-time Grammy Award winningartists - the Paul Winter Consort. After spending a day and a half in workshops with Cowleymusic students, the Consort presented their internationally acclaimed "Solstice Journey." Cowleyvocal students joined them on stage for part of the performance - a highlight for both studentsand audience. Following the show, one Cowley staffer remarked, "I thought IChicago last night - now that was quality!"in Houston orThe week before spring break brought three days of county-wide activity when the CulturalBaxter BlockArts Series hosted the Deeply Rooted Chicago Dance Theatre. The dance company offeredclasses and workshops throughout Ark City and Winfield, and were joined by hundreds ofenthusiastic participants. As a special treat, 15 young dancers (ages 4-14) joined theprofessionals on stage for a performance of "In a Child's Eye." It was the only localperformance of the overwhelmingly special piece in their entire national tour.A thought-provoking environmental lecture residency by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. anda final exhibit - The Land - closed out the year with paintings, prints, andphotographs by Terry Evans, James Mullen, Margaret Yates and Stan Herd. Herd, aKansan who is known throughout the U.S. for his remarkable "crop art" works, andCharles Phillips,a nationally-known wilderness photographer, gave presentations atthe exhibit opening.Paul WinterDeeply Rooted Chicago Dance Theatre2 1