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’Ihe ExchanE is a' coffee house held in the

* Cna; laincy Centre on the

U.P.E.I. campus. Itwas very successful during the first semester. Included in this article are reviews of the last two coffee houses, followed by a short explanation of The Exchange — why it was started, how much it

costs to run, etc.

November 30.

The coffee house of Nov. 30 began with two films from the N.F.B.. These were followed by the first performer of the evening, Laurie Tyrone , who sang and accompanied herself on the guitar. She did some well—loved songs including "Those Were the Days" and "Scarborough Fair".

Next there was a skit provided by the U.P.E.I. Drama Society called "Breathless", starring Larry Green and Marsha

‘Gaudet.

Following this there was a musical duo com- posed of Phil and Chris Stewart. Phil played the guitar and Chris sang, played an instrument called the mountain dulcimer, and played the guitar. They did mostly folk music, but a bit of blues also. A few of the songs they did were "Winter Roses", which they wrote them— selves, "Rosemary Lane" and "The House ' Carpenter". "I‘he"House Carpenter" tells the story of a sailor who comes back from the sea to find his true love married to another man. The sailor lures her away from her husband and back to sea with him, where she sees that he is a demon. He tells her that he is going to take her down to hell, and the song ends when the ship breaks up, the sailor's prophecy apparently coming

The next performer was Frank Strain. Frank played the guitar and also treated the audience to one of his rare singing performances. He did some bluegrass and. some blues music. A couple of the songs he did were "Moon- dance" and "0 Sister".

The last performer of the evening was Wendell Boyle. He rounded up the

evening with, among others, "Father and Son", a Cat Stevens song, and "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", a John Denver song.

December ‘7.

'lhere were no musical performances at this coffee house due to the fact that there was a snowstorm raging on the night of Dec. 7. 'Ihe snowstorm prevented the scheduled performers from making it to the Chap— laincy Centre. Even this courageous and dedicated SUN reporter chose to remain in his warm and

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safe place of residence rather than venture into the path of the unfor— giving windblown snow. Nevertheless, The Exchang was held—Tag usual. The entertainment provided was N.F.B. films. Sate of the films shown were "The Great Toy Robbery", "ladies and Gentlemen. leonard Cohen" , "'me Lottery",a story by Shirley Jackst and "My Financial Career", based on a story by Stephen LeacoCk. 'IWo people who were involved artistically in most of these films were Bruce MacKay and Norm

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“Ihere were about 25 . people present at this. coffee house ,_ in spite-o the bad weather.

'Jhe Exchange began when the need was seen for sate type of entertainment cn campus whidm didn't fl involve the use of alcohol. 'Ihe Exchanf was created not to compete with, but

‘to provide an alternative

to, such events as‘the- Pig and Whistle. It has been successful as this . kind of alternative. People have attended _'Ille_ Exchanf and liked it, and the coffee house now has many loyal patrons.

, It is, of course, always hard to attract. performers, seeing as they are paid nothing, but the audiences have been lud<y so far as many performers have been generous with their time and talent.

The Exohan actually costs very little to run. All the equipment —— sound equipmnt, lighting equipment, tables, risers, etc. -— has been borrowed from various deparments of the university. he

’ only expense is refresh.-

ments, and the Student Union has so far helped with this.

Although some people were probably wary of attending a night of entertainment at the Chaplaincy Centre, their fears have hopefully been alleviated by now.

'lhe Exde will begin for the second semester during Winter Carnival, when it will be a a sdqeduled carnival event.

As was mentioned

earlier, the people who

run the coffee house‘ are always looking for,perform— ers. If you would like to perform musically, do a poetry reading, or

put on some sort of skit or dramatic scene, contact Steve Skutt at ' Room 205, Blanchard, or call Al Ward at 894—7542. Contact either of these people if you are willing to help set up the equipment for the coffee house or clean up after— wards.

It is worth your while to check out The Exchanfi. There is a lot of good entertainment provided, and it is done by per- formers'who have something unique to offer.