Newsletter Spring 1983

    Henry Slack and Charles Shapiro

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Groundhog Day Jugglers' Festival was a resounding success. Several television newspeop1e were there, and we were also covered in the Atlanta Journal/Constitution and several Neighbor Newspapers.

 

Winners of the competitions were 3-time winner Larry Vacksman, North Carolinian Benji Hill, and professional juggler John Mallery.

 

Meetings are still being held at the Moreland School, Austin Avenue at Euclid Avenue, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8:30 PM.

 

THE OFFICIAL AJA POLICY ON PAYING GIGS: AJA members may share in

the cash made from performances. Traditionally, the Atlanta Jugglers Association gets half of the money from gigs gotten through the organization. For smaller payments, the AJA may get a1l1 the money. This is usually discussed before the gig. The .person arranging the gig through the AJA is also responsible for limiting the number of performers that show up, if appropriate.

 

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS Alex AIIred; Mark Anderson, Charles and Shirley Berlin, Ann Cogdell, Beth Fordyce, Cheryl Hill, Robert Jamieson, Doug McFalls, Brian Morgan, Holly O'Hare, Wes Sandefur, Warren Summers, and Sharon Withrow.

 

CALENDAR

 

THURSDAY APRIL 7, Euclid Avenue between Austin and Moreland Aves, 6:45-10:00 PM. The opening of Cable Atlanta's Northeast public access video studio. Juggle for 45 minutes to provide atmosphere. Payment is admission to a good party. Toni Shifalo.

 

Friday April 22, 8AM to 9:15 PM,Euclid Avenue south of Austin Avenue. The INMAN PARK DANCE. Carnival theme. Need 4 or more jugglers to perform with torches etc. No torches under the tent, please. Henry Slack.

 

Saturday April 23, noon-12:30PM, Euclid Avenue south of Austin Avenue. The Inman Park Festival AJA stage show. If you're in town, please help out here. Henry Slack.

 

Saturday,April 23 - Sun. April 24, Little Five Points Community Center, Euclid Austin Avenues. The grand open house. Add to the festivities! Henry Slack.

 

Saturday, April 23-Sun., April 24, noon-6PM, Euclid Avenue between Austin Avenue and Moreland Avenue. The Little Five Points Business Association wants street performers, and they have some money to pay. Call for details.

 

Saturday, April 23-Sun., April 24, Lake Lanier Islands. MEDIEVAL FAIRE. AJA shows are at 3PM Saturday, and again sometime Sunday afternoon. NEW LOCATION: In the HARBOR AREA, across from the beach. Free admission to the park for AJA members. Free beach use, free camping area Friday and Saturday nights.

 

Sunday May 1, 1-5 pm, 3101 Andrews Drive NW (on the Swan House lawn). The ATLANTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAY DAY CELEBRATION. Walk around performing for children. You must wear Victorian or Harlequin costume. Five or six jugglers. Henry Slack.

 

Saturday, May 7, 3PM on the Inaugural Stage in The PIEDMONT ARTS FESTIVAL SHOW. Be early if festival runs until May 15, with unparalleled opportunities for street performing.