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Entertainment
University Daily Kansan, September 7, 1982
KU science fiction lovers join clubs, spread fun and fantasv on campus
By VINCE HESS Staff Reporter
Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader? Flash Gordon and Ming? R2D2 and C-PO4?
No, the Science Fiction Society and Sword & Shield.
These two new campus groups provide KU's science fiction fans with a choice of activities through which to pursue their interest in the field. The group also offers many such movies as "Star Wars" and "Star Trek."
the two groups are apparently the result of a misunderstanding last year among members of the Science Fiction Club.
Despite the groups' apparent shared interest in science fiction, however, they differ greatly in interests and planned activities, according to their organizers.
Tom Tootle, Overland Park sophomore and president of the Science Fiction Society, was a member of the Science Fiction Club last year. Tootle said that he and others organized the Science Fiction Society late last spring after they thought Science Fiction Club would not be so secreti-
The Science Fiction Society already existed when other club members said the club would be
Mark Reddg, Lee's Summit, Mo., junior and secretary-treasurer of Sword & Shield, was also a member of the Science Fiction Club last year. He said that apparently some members thought the Science Fiction Club would be disbanded, although plans called for it to continue.
The club was reorganized over the summer, Reddig said, and was given a new name, Knights of Infinity. However, members voted in August to admit the name Sword & Shield.
Both groups are still looking for members. The Science Fiction Society has about 60 members, Toote said. Sword & Shield has 28 members, Ray Dillinger, Wilmore sophomore and group leader.
Organizers of both science fiction groups said the science-fiction interests and goals of their projects are important.
Ned Hudson, Lawrence graduate student and adviser to the Science Fiction Society, teaches
one of the science fiction courses offered by the department of English. He said he agreed to become the society's faculty advisor because he would KU students are interested in science fiction.
"the idea appealed to me because I saw it as an opportunity for someone to do something responsible in the name of science fiction on campus." Huston said.
"After all, science fiction is my career," he said.
—Ned Huston
The society's plans consist of both service projects and social activities for members, Huston said. Service projects include obtaining donations of science fiction literature to Spencer Research Library and Watson Library, Huston said.
Social activities of the society are a book sale to raise money for the society, meetings and book swaps for members, monthly parties and small groups that concentrate on a subject of interest to a few, but not all society members. Subjects of interest include 'the name of a television series and movies.'
Organizers of Sword & Shield also think many students on campus are interested in science fiction. Reddie said.
"We planned at the beginning of this year the way to get the most science fiction and fantasy to people," he said.
The group has plans for a writing and art context, which would provide material for a campus science fiction magazine; a movie festival in March; trips to science-fiction conventions and movie festivals in Kansas and Missouri; a tournament featuring the fantasy game "Dungeons and Dragons"; and an "assassin's journey" which will begin later this month.
Although the assassin's journey has been banned on some campuses, Dillinger said, the campus and Lawrence police have agreed to the activity, in which students assassinate by water pistols and rubber daggers other students.
Sword & Shield also plans to have parties and monthly meetings, Reddig said.
"We're here to have fun," Reddig said. "There's a lot of pressure involved in college. People need a place to enjoy themselves."
Huston said the Science Fiction Society shared more in common with other campus groups than with Sword & Shield. The Science Fiction Society is "a serious science fiction group" and does not deal with fantasy, such as "Dungeons and Dragons" or the "sword and sorcery" character Conan the Barbarian, the subject of a recent movie.
"Dungoes and Dragons" is the only fantasy-related item excluded from the society's activities so far. Huston said, but other fantasy books or literature might be excluded in the future.
"At the moment, what someone considers science fiction is science fiction." Huston said.
Society president Tootle said, "Star Wars' is fun to watch, but there's no reality."
Rreddig said Sword & Shield included in its items of interest both science fiction and fantasy. He said the group emphasized what he called "the literary, theoretical or classical."
However, both groups seemed to agree that KU was a good place for science fiction and its
"As far as science fiction goes, KU is one of the better colleges in the nation," Reddi said.
Huston said that the large enrollments in science fiction courses offered by the department of English and the long lines at science fiction colleges are underused. He also noted the popularity of science fiction on campus.
Spencer Research Library has one of the best collections of science fiction literature in the world, Huston said, and James Gumn, professor of English and a teacher in the department's science fiction courses, is the most highly regarded science fiction scholar in the world.
"KU is a real mecca for science fiction," Huston said.
Tooltle said that science fiction was popular because it showed what might happen in the future.
“As a class of literature, it gives you insights into the possibilities for the future,” he said.
Chetna, Indian Kathak dancer, will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Swarthout Recital Hall. Kathak has the same origin as the Hawaiian hula, and, like the hula, uses hand and facial gestures to tell stories with religious and moral lessons.
Beaux Arts trio pianist to offer master classes
Staff Reporter
By SUSAN STANLEY
Lawrence will be one more stop on a schedule that has taken Menahem Pressier touring and recording chamber music in Japan, Taiwan, Switzerland and England and teaching on the West Coast. And that was only during May and June.
Presler is the pianist for the Beaux Arts Trio, which will perform at 8 p.m. September 12 in Swarthout
Pressler's boundless energy comes from doing what he loves, he said yesterday in a telephone interview from Bloomington, Indiana.
"I love to play and I love to teach," he said. PRESSLER WILL BEGIN his year as the RU pianist-in-residence performing a concert Sasha had he called "my 27-year-old baby." The Beaux Arts Trio.
"The group is in an enviable position" could he could play 368 concerts a year if we wanted to.
The Trio has recorded 40 albums and won
numerous prizes including the "English Record of the Year." It was the first time that the award had ever gone to a chamber music group, he said. The Beaux Arts Trio won the 60th year of the competition.
Pressler will teach his first master class Sept.
He said he started playing the piano when he was seven years old.
"Although 89.9 percent of famous piano players started when they were young, not all of those that started young are now famous," he said.
"The qualities of motivation, energy and desire are the keys to success. It is not necessary for me to teach these, the students see these qualities in their teacher."
Pressler will be teaching master classes two or three times monthly.
"a master class is like a public lesson," said
The lessons, held in Swarthout Recital Hall, are open to the public, he said. A student plays a piece of music that he has selected and performs at his professor offers a critique of the performance.
Randy Bush, Paola senior and master class member.
"They are good because they force you to memorize a piece quicker. You also have to organize your schedule around the available master classes."
Pressler said he thought master classes were valuable tools that provided students with the feeling that they were performing. Master classes provide immediate information to help students can not get during a recital or during the relaxed atmosphere of a regular lesson.
MASTER CLASS STUDENTS are chosen each spring on the basis of their "jury scores," the combination of scores given by a group of piano professors during piano finals.
"The 20 minutes you play for a group of professors determines 4 to 5 hours of your grade in your major and whether you are selected to graduate, enter into master class programs," said Bush.
A master said that his master classes will focus on developing an attitude and depth of understanding.
"One finds that as they look for a greater perfection in a piece of music, they are striving to realize that perfection in each piece," Pressler said.
"Indeed, it is a lot of work, but you are working with the finest human spirits ever created and recreating their music."
Pressler was born in Germany and left when Hitler came to power. His professional career began when he traveled to the United States to compete in a piano competition in San Francisco at 17. He has played with the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Indianapolis Symphony, the National Symphony and the Royal Philharmonic of London.
Pressler said his favorite piece of music is whatever he is playing at the moment.
"If you don't have to choose a favorite," he said. "then don't."
"I had to choose a composer's music to take with me on a deserted island I would take Schubert and Beethoven. But Mozart and Ravel would be better," he said. "But I'm bringing all them with me to Lawrence."
TODAY
U. S. SENATE MAJORITY LEADER HOW-
WARD at 1:30 p.m. in the Jawahar
Rooftown Room of 75 West 49th St.
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST will meet at 7. n.m in the Big Eight Room of the Union.
Campus Christian Fellowship wifl bald 'F
BLESTHISTY AND FELLWISHIP = 7:30 p.m. on
Sunday
Southern Baptist Campus Ministry will hold
CLASSIFIED BRENDSHIP at 11:30 in the Cork
Room. Attendance is by appointment only.
On campus
COLLEGE ASSEMBLY will be at 4 p.m. in the Forum Room of the Union.
CHANCELLOR GENE A. BUDI will speak on "Ways to Keep Higher Education Viable" at the University Forum at 11:45 a.m. at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries Center, 1204 Oread. To reserve a hot lunch, call 843-4933 by 4 p.m. today.
KU, city to offer many musical events
By SUSAN O'CONNELL
Staff Reporter
The Lawrence community and the University of Kansas will offer a multitude of entertainment events this fall. The events, ranging from Japanese print exhibitions to theater performances, will be presented by students and faculty or by noted professionals in their respective fields.
The list of musical events follows. Scheduled for theatre and art will be published Friday
Many events are free of charge; some require a fee. These requiring a fee sometimes include:
Telephone numbers are given for additional information concerning times, dates, places
*Mini Susanna 7*, Choral and Orchestral Concert, Robert Niven, St. Louis University, 1025 W. 8th Street, Opera House, Desk, Dec 14-31; *I.M.* Impromptu, Marble Hall, Desk, Dec 31-34; *G. I. Sullivan*.
Ticket information for KU concerts is available at the Murphy Hall Box Office, 664-3892. All performances are at 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
Brian Brown, luteon, sept. 12, Seward Recital Hall
Intuize Luteon, organ, Oct. 9, F-59, Congregation Chai-
men Congregational.
Performances for the KU Visiting Artists Series are free of charge. Additional information on performance times is available at 864-9802.
CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
Tickets for the Chamber Music Series performances are available at the Murphy Hall
CONCERT SERIES
The Concert Series' 80th season is presenting three concerts this fall season. Tickets are available at the Murphy Hall Box Office,
VISITING ARTISTS SERIES
University Symphony Orchestra, 8:30 p.m., Oct. 3,
University Theatre,
KU CONCERTS
CONCERT SERIES
Ko-Kela, Piano Quartet, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 14, University
Theatre.
Grand and Ensemble, Oct. 9, University Theatre
Concert Hall, Oct. 18, Swarthout Rehearsal Hall.
Choral Competition, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 23 - Swarthout
Choral Competition, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 23 - Swarthout
University Singers, Oct. 27, Swarthout Rehearsal Hall.
U.K. Performance Company, Nov. 8, University Theatre.
KU Performance Company, Nov. 8, University Theatre.
KU Jazz Ensemble 1, Nov. 18, Swarthout Reharsal Hall.
Box Office at 864-3982. Prices for the individual concert ranges from $5 to $8 for the general public. KU students can receive a 50 percent discount presenting their ID card. All seats discernible.
864-3982. Ticket prices range from $7 to $10 for the general public. KU students can receive a 50 percent discount by presenting their ID card. All seats are reserved.
Barnes Art Tour 8 p.m., Sead 8, University Theatre
The Delaney Concert, 3 p.m., Oct. 10, 8 p.m., Oct. 11,
9 p.m., Oct. 25, 9 p.m.
"Rigolotto," Kansas City Lyric Opera, 8 p.m., Sept. 11,
Université Theatre.
Emanuel Axi, piano 8 p. Sept. 30, University Theatre
Burkay Jackwell, French horn 6 p. Oct. 19, University
Theatre
All faculty recitals are free of charge, and will be presented at 8 p.m. at the Swarthworth Recital Hall unless otherwise stated. Additional information may be obtained by calling
Larry Maxey, clarinet, Linda Maxey, marimba, Sept. 7.
FACULTY RECITALS
Larry Mickey, Cornell U.S.A., marshal; Timothy
John Beaton, minister; Elizabeth Plymouth Congregational Church, 921
John Boulton, fall, Sept. 29
James Messer, organ, Plymouth Congregational Church, 925
Faculty Chamber Music Ensemble. Oct. 20.
Michael J. Koch, viola. Oct. 25.
Michael Kimber, viola, Oct. 25.
Alice Downs and Rita Stoan, duo pianos, Nov. 1.
String Trio, Nov. 10.
STUDENT RECITALS
All student recitals will be presented at 8 p.m., at the Swartwout Recital Hall. Admission is free. Additional information may be obtained at 864-3421.
Darryl McCormick, trumbone, Oct. 29
Anyst Ann Stubbett, seepy Jerry Noll, harbone, Nov. 19
THE JAZZHAUS
The Jazzhaus, 926 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Massachusetts St., features a variety of live jazz entertainment. A cover is usually charged when a live band plays. When there is not a live band, the Jazzhaus plays recorded jazz, blues, reggae and rock. Live performances begin at 9:00 p.m. Additional information can be obtained by calling 749-3320.
The John Gross Quartet, Sept. 7.
Bill Lynch and Joe Meehler, Sept. 10—11
Linda Pape and Joel Sackett, Blue Plate Special, rock and blues, Sept. 17—18
Beth Bechtler, Jr., The Penguin, Quartet, Sept. 24—25
The Homewoveners, blues rock, Sept. 36
The Red Stork, The Black Stork, Rich Hill and the Riffs, Joining His Melville, Oct. 1—2
The Juke Juniors, Oct. 3
The Blues, Oct. 9
The Chuck Bock, Band, Oct. 8
The Hylvian Limon, Nov. 5
The Lester Tutor, Oct. 22—23
PLADIUM PLUS
The Fladium Plus, 901 Mississippi St., offers live bands Wednesday through Saturday nights. a cover of $2 is charged on band nights except Thursdays, when the $2 cover includes all you can drink. Additional information can be obtained by calling 814-4600.
OFF THE WALL HALL
Off the Wall Hall, 737 New Hampshire St., offers a variety of music including reggae, bluesgrass and new wave. A different live band is featured most nights. Every Tuesday is Open Mike Night. Cover charges vary. Additional information can be obtained by calling 812-2966.
Impairy, Sept. 15-18
Ramage, Sept. 14-25
Powerglide, Sep. 24-25
Powerglide, Sep. 29-Oct. 2
JFN, Sept. 7-10
JFN, Sept. 7-16
The Clipon, Oct. 20-23
The Clipon, Oct. 23-28
Hubs Sea, Oct. 27-28
Muncheon, Sep. 16.
Muskegon, Sep. 10.
The Konkavassian, Sept. 17.
Nashville, Sept. 25.
Loris Brothers, Sep. 20.
Loren Brothers, Sep. 20.
Amarillo Apeen, Sep. 24.
Apeen & John, Sep. 24.
Yard Apeen, Sep. 25.
Apeen & John, Sep. 24.
Tranable, Sep. 20.
Tranable, Sep. 20.
LAWRENCE OPERA HOUSE
The Lawrence Opera House, 642 Massachusetts St., reopened its doors in mid-August after having been closed for seven months. Manager Chuck Barnett said the future of the Opera House is currently open for business. Additional information can be obtained by calling 823-9549.
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