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July 15, 1986 LeistrelidoftDigest 7 t They're sometimes called "special popu- when exhibit hall construction is com- lations," the 34-36 million Americans pleted In Salina, Kansas, the Bi- .ho are blind/deaf/physically impaired. centennial Center has doubled the number ut they don't want "special treatment, if events in the past 5 years from 160 specially if it segregates and separ- to 320. Capital improvements of $200,000 ates them from park/nature experiences, were finished recently. 1 ! the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors heard June 25 in Washington. Kirk Bauer of the Natl Handicapped OPENINGS & UPGRADES: Nashville's Conven- Sports & Recreation Assn told of some of tion Center opens early next year; the the activities the 50 groups in 33 Tennessee Performing Arts Center, four states have organized: rock climbing in blocks away, is a plus Califor- Colorado, kayaking in Alaska, river nia's southern desert has a new meeting rafting, scuba diving, bicycling and place, the Eichelberger Convention Cen- skiing, to name only a few. ter in Indio, near Palm Springs In its first 6 months, Cleveland's Intl Equipment can be adapted (the Zebco Co_ Expo Center has doubled its projected developed'a special spring-loaded fish- attendance of 500,000 for the first yr. ing reel that costs only $2 more) and The $4Q million cost was for renovation skills can be exchanged--a paraplegic of an old bomber plant. Expo is larger navigated a rafting trip, many of whose than Chicago's McCormick Place members were blind. But it's attitudes Burt Reynolds stands behind his $1 mil- that stand in the way of more progress, lion commitment to the $10 million mul- PCAO commissioners heard. Trails are ti-use theater complex in Sarasota. In adapted for horses to cross via bridges, negotiations, the live theater emphasis why can't they be provided for wheel- is giving way to film training and pro- chairs. NHSRA (202) 429-0595. duction. * * * * * * * * Struggling arts groups need all the help they THEATERS, can get, and New York's Cultural Council Foun- dation is a good model. The original purpose & ARENAS of providing administrative services to groups OAUDS that received public/private money has grown to fundraising and as a "pass-thru" for dona- tions has been givingBradenton (Fla_) tions until groups receive tax exemption. CCF handles accounting/bookkeeping for 250 Municipal Auditorium so much competition arts groups which together had $5 million in that the facility has been doing mostly income last year. The foundation raises its 1 trade shows and cutting down on live awn $700,000 budget from private foundations. shows, Amusement Business reports One entity, Rebecca Kelly's dance company, Doing better is the Mesa (Ariz. ) Commun- had an outdated mailing list and was moving ity Center, which has 10 concerts set to new quarters across town. Ticket sales sagged from "no-shows," until promotional for the next 2 months Portland, Maine, CityHall Aud has more reserved ticketc ) pricing (buy 4, second. two a/1 half- Maine, price) was developed (N.Y. Times, 7/14) . dates by city's Orchestra and Concert Assn. so outside commercial events and concerts are down Currently, 165 # events are held at Green Bay (Nis. ) Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena, --- .with-more business predicted next year - -- . �wsJ_L ' ' est (202) 232-7107 P.O. Box 27488 ' Washington, D.C. 20038-7488 Subscription Rates NAME $95 a year in COMPANY O.S. - Canada - and Mexico ADDRESS $140 a year 41) CITY STATE overseas ZIP TELEPHONE( ) AIR MAIL SIGNATURE