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FLIGHT The Voice of African-American Womanhood Volume XXXIV No^ February 15, 1991 SPECIAL!!! Celebration In Black Pull-Out Section Pages 5-8 Valentine’s Day Extra! "Love in the A.U.C." Pages 10-11 Family Weekend Illustration by Aurellia James. Celebration in Black: A Preview By Sheena Watson Black is back and better than ever. This year’s 7th annual production of "Celebration in Black" is promising to be a truly gala affair. This musical drama involves almost 100 students from all over the Atlanta University Center who have been working and planning the production since November 1990. This year’s theme, "The Music Saved Us,” was taken from an overview of African-American history. Music has always played an important role in our lives from the Motherland with our drums, through slavery with spirituals, to the present with our varied rhythms and sounds - reggae, house, jazz, rhythm and blues. . . you name it. "Music has always been there for us and carried us through," said producer Cozie Reaves. Reflecting the theme of family weekend, the entire show focuses on the 100th birthday of the great grandmother of a family. In search of the most outstanding aspect of the great-grandmother’s life, the family discovers that music was the most prominent motif. Flashbacks in history include a scene set in Africa, a scene from slavery, and scenes from the ’20s and ’60s. Music was an outlet for African- Americans and we expressed the music through dance. About 40 dancers who have been rehearsing daily will perform a variety of dances, including African, lyrical, hip-hop, house, tap and jazz. "The dancing this year is a lot more involved," said choreographer Sherri Sullivan. The producers and performers believe that in comparison to last year’s performance, this year’s production is less radical. "We wanted to harp on what went right throughout our history instead of what went wrong," said Reaves. Thus, an attempt was made to keep this year’s show more positive, light hearted and entertaining. "‘Celebration in Black’ is getting to be a better production with each year involving more and more students," said Shawna Green, the creative consultant. "We are working hard and hope that you enjoy the show." 1’he show is approximately two hours long and will be performed Saturday, Feb. 16, and Sunday, Feb. 17, beginning promptly at 8 p.m. Saturday’s performance will be for parents and invited guests only. Sunday’s performance will be general admission, mainly students. "Preparation has been a lot of fun and a lot of hard work, and it is going to be a wonderful production," said Keelah Nurse, stage manager. The stage crew, choreographers, producers, actors and dancers have proven "Celebration in Black’s" worth throughout. The evening’s performance promises more genuine talent and exciting surprises. For a night of sheer, free entertainment, celebrate the evening at a true celebration. . . in Black!