Houston Institute for Culture News
January 25, 1999


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Report from the Mississippi Delta

At the crossroads where, in the dark Mississippi night, Robert Johnson traded his soul to the devil for fame and guitar-playing genius, you can now get a Happy Meal and fries to go.

All character isn't lost in this storied land. Some things have been slow to change.

At the intersection of Routes 61 and 49, Abe's Bar B Q has been serving families, duck hunters and wanderers on the lost highway since 1924.

Be sure to look at this account of our travels in Mississippi and Tennessee if you are thinking of a nearby cultural getaway.

The short feature will be completed later in the week. Bookmark it.
http://www.geocities.com/hifc/delta.html


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World Music on KTRU

Don't forget, World Music tonight on KTRU, Rice University Radio, 91.7 fm.

More KTRU News

The KTRU schedule of specialty shows remains relatively the same as in the fall.
http://www.geocities.com/hifc/shows.html

The KTRU interview with Leon "Pappy" Selph will truly be posted soon. There have been some technical difficulties.

You won't want to miss reading about the Houston icon in his own words. Sadly, "Pappy" died at 84 earlier this month. He will be missed. His band, the Blue Ridge Playboys, will continue playing to keep his memory alive. Bookmark the page so you'll have the interview when it is posted next week.
http://www.geocities.com/hifc/pappy.html


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Art Events
"Is this a joke or what? feminism, humor and contemporary art in Texas"

O' Kane Gallery
University of Houston, Downtown
One Main Street
March 1 - 31
Free admission
Sponsored by Houston Women's Caucus for Art and O' Kane Gallery (713) 221-8043


"Working Class Heroes: Images from the Popular Culture"

Show features 70 large-scale fiberglass sculptures, maquettes, paintings, drawings and prints that showcase artist Luis Jimenez' favored social and aesthetic themes.


Blaffer Gallery
University of Houston, Entrance 16
January 23 - March 28
Free admission
(713) 743-9530


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New Features/Brief Histories

There are a few new short features posted or in progress on the Houston Institute for Culture website. You can find them listed at
http://www.geocities.com/hifc/roads.html

Try these two:

Bob Wills http://www.geocities.com/hifc/wsm.html

Leadbelly
http://www.geocities.com/hifc/lead.html


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Volunteer

You can still volunteer to write short, web-based, children-friendly features about cultural items in the region. It's never too late. Or, you can help edit them.


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REI Presentation
5,000 Miles on Foot

Pedestrian Abner Serd (Yes, it is Ab Serd) will be hiking the Appalachian Trail this year - but, he's got to get there first! How is he going to get there? By walking, of course!

Join us, as Abner tells us about the first 1,700 miles of his journey-in-progress: a 5,000 mile hike from Arizona to Maine, by way of Mexico, Texas, and the Appalachian Trail.

Tuesday, January 26 at 7:00 PM


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Little bee sucks the blossom
Big bee gets the honey
Little man raise the cotton
Beer joint gets the money

--Bob Wills, "Take Me Back to Tulsa"


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M A R K   L A C Y / mark@cultural-crossroads.com

http://www.geocities.com/hifc/