Entertainment ... Entertainers give their all for students . ntertainment ... Harding students have always enjoyed variety and this year 's entertainment had a little in store for every taste. From musical performances which left the audience reelin' and rockin' to feats of magic leaving the crowd in awe, this year's selection was truly in line with Harding's tradition of excellence. Topping off the year were the highly-acclaimed \Yynonna and Naomi Judd. Together the mother/daughter duo stole the hearts of the capacity crowd which showed up for the long-awaited musical festival. Although the group was primarily country and western, the rendition of their six #1 chart-busters may have made converts of the highly pop crowd. The crowd sympathized with Naomi as she described the feelings of torment in "Change of Heart;' her afterthoughts of an extra-marital affair which she was involved in. Also, tears flowed in Wynonna's favorite number "Grandpa" which reflected her deep love for her deceased grandfather. Suddenly, the pace quickened, hearts leaped and the Judds took the stage with a storm. Their biggest hit, "Have Mercy;' gave the show a well-deserved dramatic ending and left the audience singing long after all was over. When illusionist Lee Grabel took the watch of a wry observer and crushed it into irreparable pieces a cloud of wonder and amazement took hold of the audience. Yet, true to his self{roclaimed title, the "Dean o American Magicians" was able to cause the watch to reappear unscratched. Magic? Illusion? Whatever it was it served to keep students on the edge of their chairs for the duration of the performance as Grabel, assisted by his wife Helene, brought out his bag of tricks for an evening of mystery and intrigue. Kathy Mattea, a relatively new face in the music world was introduced to Harding in the fall as she performed her first Harding concert. She was by no means a conventional performer. Adorned in necklength earrings and a taffeta waistcoat, she brought with her a class of sound which truly established her position in the music industry and in the minds of the audience as well. Her voice echoed fond remembrances of Joan Baez to many as she projected her harsh, liberal sentiments of pain and lost love. Her music was greatly admired and left no doubt that she would be back for a future performance. The year was truly an entertaining one. Besides the regular weekend Benson flicks, the Harding populace enjoyed a year of strong musical genius. It was just another in a long line of excellent years for student entertainment not soon to be forgotten~ - Bill Everett Sing it. During her concert for Harding, Kathy Mattea plays her guitar and sings a melody. Although size was not well recognized as a big name entertainer, Mattea 's concert did attract those people who enjoy folk songs. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Hoop trick. Brent Abney, a junior from Fairview, North Carolina, helps to assist the magician Lee Grabel. Grabel was known as the "Dean of American Magicians." Grabel performed such tricks as simple card tricks to smashing a pocketwatch and fixing it with magic. - photo by ferry Traughber. Entertainment 17
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