Planet of the Arts, vol.4, no.3 The United Way and the ECCAD U.W. reps wish to thank everyone who contributed to the most successful fund-raising campaign ever. The highlights of the drive were the A.V. pub night and the surrealist raffle draw in the Concourse (featur- ing the musical/acting/roller skating/posing abili- ties of Neil Burns, Erin Long, the Wapp Kids, and those charming game-show assistants (pictured) Vanna White and Vanna Black). The final College contribution to the United Way was $3,121.41. Joe Reportage CHEMICAL POWER ECONOMIC POWER With the continuous rise of awareness about environmental issues concerning the great outdoors, the air and the foods we eat, it is ironic that during Pub Night we buy and sell beer of the most foul proportions. The number 50 does not seem so large, as in 50 cents, 50 inches or 50 words; but imagine 50 different scoops of chemicals laid out on a table before you. Then stretch your imagination a little further and start eating those fifty piles of chemicals, then drink a standard commercial Canadian beer and think about those little goodies that permeate that beer. In your typical Molson Canadian there are stabilizers, preservatives, stabilizers to keep the preservatives from affecting the beer, chemicals that speed up the brewing process, stabilizers for those, garbage to put a head on the beer, stabilizers to keep the head down and on and on. The real stupidity comes in that within a stones throw of the school is brewed one of the best beers in B.C. and it comes in convenient glass bottles or, if the mood suits, kegs. Not only that, there is Shafterbury, Goldstream, and Okanagan Spring Lager, all of which conform to the Bavarian Purity Laws of 1516. Big problem here, none of these come in cans (boy we sure love those cans). They are cheaper than bottled beer, use up more energy in recycling and give the extra added bonus of making the beer taste like shit. It is a little disconcerting when one hears all the concern over corporate business practices of efficiency taking precedent, while health and environment straggle in last; then you go to Pub Night and the same thing occurs. Would it be so hard to have a little choice in the matter? Further, there is the bonus in drinking naturally brewed beers and that is the lack of the typical hangover. You might still vomit after imbibing too many, but it feels a lot less like dying. Michael Graf CAMPAIGN AND PLEASUR Power Lunch: One of the many fabulous prizes awarded during the United Way raffle was Lunch, to be prepared and served by Head of Student Services Tom Kowall. Lucky winner Scott Keffer will invite three mystery guests to join him in the Concourse Gallery some time early in the new year (date and menu to be announced); imagine their de- light. Why do elections never seem to change things? How do multinational corporations get away with murder? How come certain tacky entertainers get rich and famous? The answer may be economic power, and you are a part of it. Every day, you ‘vote’ particular corporations and individuals into positions of power by choosing their product or service. Every lifestyle choice you make: what, and how much you buy; where you live, work, and play; how you move around—all have economic consequences. This means changes to, or re-affirmations of, the existing power system. Conscious, informed choices of lifestyle habits can effectively rob certain corporations of the power they derive from uninformed, excessive consump- tion inspired by mass advertising campaigns. People choosing from all available product and service alternatives on the basis of actual value or necessity can re-align the power balance in favor of ethical, responsible suppliers. Responsible artists can use the power of their art to inspire others to active economic responsibil- ity with the content of their lifestyles. An artist’s lifestyle is by definition antagonistic to this system of power, but large corporations can adopt the power of a work of art (however critical in content) in service of their own goals. Artists must consider the content and the context of the work for it to have the correct impact. Consider your part in the system and spend your economic power as carefully as you would spend your vote. Les Barth poom Alay From the comments I received during and after the United Way Benefit Pub-Nite, I think we can say that it was quite a successful event. We had fun and we made money for the United Way — approximately $500.00 ! I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all the people who made the evening a success, from Douglas Weir and Tom Kowall who approved the time extension and the extra facili- ties, to Karen Fredrickson whose organization and bartending skills were invaluable, and Ron Barron . for his technical expertise. Thanks to all the Audio/ Visual monitors; Cyndi Wright, Elise Tarrant, Kahl Gil, Cindy Rose, Mary Thompson, Jeff Main and Joanne Chatwin, all of whom deserve a special round of applause for their outstanding efforts, not only in the positions they hold in A/V, but also for all the work they did in supporting this Pub-nite. Dennis Vance for his help in setting up the ‘Band- stand’, great piece!! Thanks to Anita Sharpe in Facilities. To Martin Hunt and E. John Love from the GEEKS! for volunteering their services. To Lawrence Lowe, another special hurrah!! for always ‘being there’ at the right time. Thanks also to Josh and Madonna from Foundation for their help in setting up, and to Trish Lohner and Jack from the Student Council Executive for helping out. To Patricia Bowker for putting together some great cassette tapes and to Scott Johnson and The Hard Rock Miners for keeping us hopping, great tunes, or is that toons!! As well, to all those people who just ‘pitched in’ when they saw we needed help, thank you for that community spirit. It was also pleasing to see some new faces from the Administration, Faculty and Staff, at this affair. I think that the ‘sidewalk cafe’ type envi- ronment made it possible for a lot of people to get together who would not normally have come to a pub nite. Thank you too for your support. Although Tm a little sore from dancing, we'll probably try this again in the new year. Mike Agrios wu COLOR : B With Dennis” 1've been, 5 plack since I wasfive” Burton. A RRR AC \Y N i She knows that the dress code for women has loosened up considerably since the "computer" or "clone" look of the 1970's. Planet of the Arts, vol.4, nd.3 CAMPAIGN AND PLEASUR ‘The United Way and the ECCAD UW. reps wish to thank everyone who contributed to the ‘most successful fund-raising campaign ever. The highlights ofthe drive were the A.V. pub night and the surrealist raffle draw in the Concourse (fe ing the musical/acting/roller skating/posing abili- ties of Neil Burns, Erin Long, the Wapp Kids, and those charming game-show assistants (pictured) ‘Vanna White and Vanna Black). The final College contribution to the United Way was $3,121.41. Joe Reportage CHEMICAL POWER ‘With the continuous rise of awareness about ‘environmental issues concerning the great ‘outdoors, the air and the foods we eat, le that during Pub Night we buy and sell beer of the ‘most foul proportions. ‘The number 50 does not seem so large, as in 50 cents, 50 inches or 50 words; but imagine 50 different scoops of chemicals I ‘out on a table before you. ‘Then stretch your jon alittle farther and start eating those fifty piles of chemicals, then drink a standard commercial Canadian beer and think about those little goodies that permeate that beer. In your typical Molson Canadian there are stabilizers, preservatives, stabilizers to keep the preservatives, from affecting the beer, chemicals that speed up the brewing process, stabilizers for those, garbage to put a head on the beer, stabilizers to keep the head own andon and on. The real stupidity comes in that within a stones throw of the school is brewed one of the best beers in B.C. and it comes in convenient glass bottles or, ifthe mood suits, kegs. Not only that, there is Shafterbury, Goldstream, and Okanagan Spring Lager, all of which conform to the Bavarian Purity Laws of 1516. Big problem here, none of these come in cans (boy we sure love those cans). ‘They are cheaper than bottled beer, ‘use up more energy in recyeling and give the extra added bonus of making the beer taste like shit. Itisalittle disconcerting when one hears all ‘the concern over corporate business practices of, efficiency taking precedent, while health and ‘environment straggle in last; then you go to Pub Night and the same thing occurs. Would it be so hard to have a little choice in the matter? Further, there is the bonus in drinking naturally brewed beers and that is the lack of the typical hangover. You might still vomit after imbibing too many, but it feels a lot less like dying. Michael Graf Power Lunch: One of the many fabulous prizes awarded during the United Way raffle was Lunch, to be prepared and sorved by Head of Student Services Tom Kowall. Lucky winner Scott Keffer will invite three mystery guests to join him in the Concourse Gallery Some time early in the now year (date and ‘menu to be announced); imagine their de- light. ECONOMIC POWER ‘Why do elections never seem to change ‘things? How do multinational corporations get ‘away with murder? How come certain tacky ‘entertainers get rich and famous? ‘The answer may be economic power, and you are a part oft Every day, you ‘vote’ particular corporations ‘and individuals into positions of power by choosing their product or service. Every ifestyle choice you ‘make: what, and how much you buy; where you live, work, and play; how you move around—all hhave economic consequences. ‘This means changes to, or re-affirmations of, the existing power system. Conscious, informed choices of lifestyle habits can effectively rob certain corporations of the power they derive from uninformed, excessive consump- tion inspired by mass advertising campaigns. People choosing from all available product and service alternatives on the basis of actual value or necessity can re-align the power balance in favor of ethical, responsible suppliers. Responsible artists can use the power oftheir art to inspire others to active economic responsibil- ity with the content oftheir lifestyles. An artist's lifestyle is by definition antagonistic to this system of power, but large corporations can adopt the power of a work of art (however critical in content) in service oftheir own goals. Artists must consider the content and the context of the work for it to hhave the correct impact. Consider your part in the system and spend your economic power as carefully as you would spend your vote Les Barth eos 03 PUB POWER From the comments I received during and ‘after the United Way Benefit Pub-Nite, I think we ‘can say that it was quite a successful event. We hhad fun and we made money for the United Way — ‘approximately $500.00 ! T would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all the people who made the evening ‘a success, from Douglas Weir and Tom Kowall who ‘approved the time extension and the extra facili- ties, to Karen Fredrickson whose organization and bartending skills were invaluable, and Ron Barron for his technical expertise. Thanks to all the Audio/ Visual monitors; Cyndi Wright, Elise Tarrant, Kal Gil, Cindy Rase, Mary Thompson, Jeff Main and Joanne Chatwin, all of whom deserve a special ound of applause for their outstanding efforts, not only in the positions they hold in A/V, but also for all the work they did in supporting this Pub-nite. Dennis Vance for his help in setting up the ‘Band- stand’, great piece!! Thanks to Anita Sharpe in Facilities. To Martin Hunt and E. John Love from the GEEKS! for volunteering their services. To Lawrence Lowe, another special hurrah! for always ‘being there’ at the right time. Thank: to Josh and Madonna from Foundation for their help in setting up, and to Trish Lohner and Jack from the Student Council Executive for helping out. ‘To Patricia Bowker for putting together some great cassotte tapes and to Seott Johnson and The Hard Rock Miners for keeping us hopping, great tunes, or is that toons!! As well, to all those people who just ‘pitched in’ when they saw we needed help, thank ‘you for that community spirit. Te was also pleasing to see some new faces from the Administration, Faculty and Staff, at this affair. Ithink that the ‘sidewalk cafe’ type envi- ‘ronment made it possible for a lot of people to get together who would not normally have come to a pub nite. ‘Thank you too for your support. ‘Although Tim alittle sore from dancing, well probably try this again in the new year. Mike Agrios COLOR “with Denia” sve been Back since Twdsfive”” gen Ye, el iii SK ‘Se knows that the drom endo for women hat omen up conidrabY since the "comput one lok he I, orpone aey