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Entertainment NORTHWEST HERALD Stctlon B Frldiy, Stpttwbtf 20,1915 Pagi 3 Music Expo features speakers, seminars Ken Walz, award-winning music video producer will examine bud­ gets, production teams, locations, and concepts involved in producing music videos, at the Chicago Music Expo this weekend, Sept. 20 to 22, at the Hotel Continental, 505 N. Michi­ gan Ave. - Best known for producing Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and "Time After Time" vid­ eos, Walz has produced clips for Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Huey Lewis, Scandal, Bette Midler, Jean- Luc Ponty, and the Oak Ridge Boys. Five of 1984's American Video Awards went to Walz, including the AVA for Best Pop Video. In 1985 Walz also won an Ameri­ can Music Award for Best Country Video by a Duo or group, and the MIX/MVP Award for Most Valuable Producer. In previous years Wal? work has earned him Billboard MTV Awards. In addition td "Producing M Videos," other panels scheduled in dude a special 90-minute presenta tion by Walz, and panels "Audio Sweetening for Video," and "Get­ ting Your Video Played." In addition to the showcases, 52 seminars covering a complete range of music industry topics are sce- duled. Over 80 industry profession­ als are participating as panelists. An exhibit will feature the latest in pro-audio equipment. Finalists have also been deter­ mined for the showcase acts to ap­ pear at the three-day event. They include rock bands Oh Boy! and the Griff Band; jazz artists Juggular and Hal Russell and the NRG En­ semble; latin groups Gueno and Ti- pico; pop acts the Cleaning Ladies and Henry Lee Summer; classical musicians Chicago Guitar Duo; R&B group Pocket Watch Paul & the Rhythm Rockets, reggae band rude Guest; and the gospel singers Messi­ ahs of Glory are among those ap­ pearing at the Expo. Door prizes such as a 2000M Alpha Cassette Duplicator from Interna­ tional Audio, a trip two Las Vegas from First American Travel, and studio time from several recording studios will be given to Expo attendees. Expo attendees will receive com- plimetary or reduced admission to Chicago nightclubs, including Ber­ lin, Blue Chicago, Cabaret Metro, the Snuggery, and the West End as part of the Expo's club-hopping tour. Saltware is the subject of Saturday workshop The search has begun to find 'Mrs.' America Saltware has been part of the American heritage since the 1700's. This Saturday, Sept. 21, The Clayworkers Guild will be partially sponsoring a one-day workshop in McHenry County to teach the results of firing a salt kiln and producing saltware pieces. In addition, the workshop -- con­ ducted by Willard Stolen -- will also be tapping the knowledge of the primitive culture of the Andean • Mountains of Venezuala as it relates to pottery. The workshop will begin at d a.m. with loading and firing a salt kiln at the private residence of Bob Blue, 3607 Franklinville Rd., Woodstock. From 9 a.m. to noon, Willard will demonstrate production methods of salt glazed pottery on the wheel at McHenry County College, Rte., 14 & Lucas Rd., Crystal Lake. Lunch will last from noon to 1:30 p.m. From 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Willard will again demonstrate finishing and decorating techniques of saltware at MCC. Dinner Will follow from 5 to 7 p.m. At 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., a slide presentation and lecture will be giv­ en on Willard's two-year study in Venezuela. It will include the reinterpretation of traditonal Andean forms, using modern techniques with local mate­ rials both in kiln construction and pottery production. It will also in- clude a brief look at the history of Venezualian pottery. This presenta­ tion will be held at the Blue resi­ dence. The final stages of the salt firing techniques will be demon­ strated there also around 11 p.m. Meet Still & Max High school juniors and seniors are invited to Join McHenry County College students for the comedy of Still and Max, this Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the college lounge. Admission is $1 for high school Juniors and seniors (bring school I.D.), and $2 for MCC students. Proceeds will benefit the MCC Student Life Committee Scholarship, annually awarded to a high school senior planning to enroll atMCC. Long Grove hosts artist Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest "Mrs." of them all? The annual quest to solve that puzzle -- and find the most beautiful married woman to represent Illinois in the 1986 Mrs. America Pageant has officially begun. Marcie Aceto, Mrs. America state director for Illinois, has announced that her Pageant office is now ac­ cepting applications for its regional competitions. Regional Pageant dates are as follows: ' Nov. 8-9 at the Shorewood Inn, Jollet; Nov. 23-24 at the Holiday Inn East, Springfield; Feb. 8-9 at the Hilton in Lisle/Naperville; Feb. 21 • 22 at the Rockford Motor Inn. State finals are March 26 and 29 at the Hemmens Theater in Elgin. The state winner qualifies for the 1986 Mrs. America Pageant, which is presently scheduled to be taped for naUonal televison in late July from the showroom of the Reno Hil­ ton. State winners will arrive in Ne­ vada a week before the scheduled taping, for a busy period of pageant activities, preliminary competitions, and rehearsals for the two-hour tele­ vision special. To qualify for the Mrs. Illinois State Pageant, a contestant must be a U.S. citizen, a minimum of 18 years old, married for at least one year as of the entry date of her state pageant and a resident of the state she represents for a minimum of six months. This year's Mrs. Illinois prizes In­ clude an all-expense paid, seven-day trip to Reno, a fur coat, a 14-carat diamond necklace, a cash award and a complete wardrobe of fashions. Glnny Sodsrholm Mrs. Illinois 1985 Motivated by a love of the past, modern day craftsmen and artislans are recreating authentic reproduc­ tions of American country furniture and accessories, as well as newly designed folk art creations in a tra­ ditional style. Complete information on the Mrs. Illinois State Pageant can be ob­ tained by contacting Marie Aceto at Classic Pageants Inc., 2615 W. 35th St. Oak Brook, U. 60521 Phone: 312/325-5509. Last year, over 15,000 married women applied to the Mrs. America Pageant, the 50 finalists ranged from 21 to 50 years, and the average age was 32. The average was mar­ ried 8.7 years, and had an average of 1.8 children. Internationally known artist P. Buckley Moss will return to Long Grove Church Community House on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28- 29 displaying the original work and prints she rendered In water- color, lithograph and silk screen. The exhibit is sponsored by the Long Grove Historical Society, Harper hosts free jazz concert Harper College will present the j£zz ensemble "The Janice Borla Quintet" on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 12:15 p.m. in Building P, Room 205 at the college, Algonquin and Roselle roads, Palatine. Admis­ sion is free and the public is welcome. ' Janice Borla and her quintet are ofne of the most exciting groups of concert artists/clinicians in the field of contemporary jazz. Their concerts and educational seminars have received wide ac­ claim from students, educators and audiences alike. The group consists of vocalist Janice Borla, drummer Jack Mouse, guitarist Frank Dawson, bassist Bill Harrison and vibist Kent Wehman. The group recently released their current album "Whatever We Imagine." After the concert, the group will remain to conduct a Jazz choir workshop from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For further information about the workshop, call the music depart­ ment, 397-3000, extension 2568. The concert is part of a series of cultural events sponsored by the college for students and area residents. For information about other upcoming events, call the Info Hotline, 397-3000, extension 2552. which will receive a portion of the proceeds. No admission will be charged. Much of the artist's work focuses on rural and small-town Americana, which accounts for its remarkable popularity. Often reminiscent of Currier k Ives scenes, her paintings are rich In rural subjects, children, animals and country festivities. Long Grove Chur&h is locate on Robert Parker Coffin Roa just west of the village's covered bridge. Hours will be noon to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, and 2 to 5 p.m Sunday. The artist will be present both days. For further Informa­ tion about the September 28-29 ex­ hibition and the artist, call Mary Jo Queisser at 428-3048. Folk Art Festival Is coming to Kane County Fairgrounds Twentieth century collectors can discover these unique items at the "Country Folk Art Festival" show and sale to be held at the Kane County Fairgrounds In St. Charles, 111., on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun­ day, Sept. 29, from 11 to 5 p.m. The Kane County Fairgrounds Is located on Randall Road bel­ li $3 per personiWudiren under l2 are free. Luncheon and dinner are available. Among items that will be of- , ired for sale are bandboxes, baskets, blacksmithlng, candles, clocks, country furniture, cop- persmlthing, coverlets, decoys, flreboards, floorcloths, frakturs, grained and painted frames, lighting fixtures, pottery, shades, primitive paintings, quilts, rugs, scissor cutting, Shaker furniture and boxes, software, stencilwork, teddy bears, tinware, theorem paintings, toleware toys, weather- vanes, whirligigs, woodenware and muct :h more. >g the m Among the new dealers to be and Gary Vaillancourt ef Sutton, Mass., featuring their traditional reproduction cnalkware, grain- painting techniques, theorems and tall-case clocks as well as Debbie and Jim DeCurtins from Troy, Ohio, who will be bringing authentic reproductions of tin lighting devices. Paxton coming to Woodstock -I"When I was just a wee little lad (iill of health and joy, my father Ipmeward came on6 night and gave me a toy. A wonder to behold it was with many colors bright, and the moment I laid eyes on it, it became my heart's delight." ; "The Marvelous Toy" is but one of Tom Paxton's early hits and Was recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary, and the Chad Mitchell Trio. The Woodstock Opera House and William Tell Productions will pre­ sent this folk music legend on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 8:15 p.m. at the Woodstock Opera House. .Tickets are priced at $9 and $7 and are available by calling the Woodstock Opera House box office at (815) 338-5300. Paxton has also penned the popular songs "Forest Lawn," "The Last Thing on My Mind," "Whose Garden Was This," "Ramblin' Boy," "Bottle of Wine" and "Going to the Zoo." Paxton's songs have been record­ ed by John Denver, Arlo Guthrie, Neil Diamond, The Rovers and the Kingston Trio. A native of Chicago, Paxton has recorded more than 25 albums spanning a career of 30 years. 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