Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 December 2002 — Page 22

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Come tell Santa your wishes and get a photo with Santa and goodies* to take home with you. Santa arrives at the Oasis Ballroom 2802 Merchants Drive at Noon

December 14th

from izpm to 4pm

Billy Guy, 66, one of the Coasters quartet, dies

Billy Guy, an original member of the Coasters, the rhythm-and-blues-based comedy quartet that recorded “Charlie Brown," Takety Yak" and other hits of the 1950s and early’60s, has died. He was 66. Guy, a baritone who memorably sang the lead on the group’s1957hit “Searchin” and was one of the quartet’s main comic voices, died of cardiovascular disease in his Las Vegas apartment Considered the pre-eminent vocal group of the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, the Coasters were formed in 1955 and produced by the legendary songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Debuting with "Down in Mexico” in 1956, the Coasters recorded a string ofLeiber-and-Stoller-written hits that in addition to "Charlie Brown" and “Yakety Yak,” included “Along Came Jones,"“Poison Ivy,” “I’m

BMy Day, an artulaal mtaiUar of the Coasters (far rifht)

a Hog for You,” “Young Blood’ ‘Billy was one of the main and "Little Egypt* clowns in the group, a very The Coasters, Los Angeles bright guy, very talented,” Times pop music critic Robert Stoller told the Times. Hilbum wrote a few years ago, The original members of the “made some of the most enter- Coasters who are still living intaining and imaginative records elude Leon Hughes and lead of the ’50s — marvelously funny singer Carl Gardner, and often satirical looks at the Stoller said he and leiber world, mostly framed through a “looked upon the Coasters as restless teen perspective." our own voice— In 1987, the Coasters were His companion, Vanessa Van voted into the Rock and Roll Klyde; a sister, a brother, a son Hall of Fame. and a daughter survive Guy.

WHAT'S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN

Dec. 5 Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration Workshop Children’s Museum of Indianapolis 5 - 8 p.m. FREE Children and adults can learn more about the Kwanzaa celebration at this hands-on event.

Dec. 7 Holiday Trainland Brunch with Santa White River Gardens 11 a.m. -1 p.m. $30; $20 children ages 3 • 12; $25 members; $15 members children ages 3 *12 See Santa up close and personal. Have brunch with Santa and then check out the train exhibit.

Dec. 6-23 SBC Ameritech’s Indianapolis Dec. 7-8 Symphony Orchestra Yuletide Eiteljorg Museum Holiday Mart Celebration Eiteljorg Museum of American Hilbert Circle Theatre Indians & Western Art Various Times Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. & $33 - $50; $17 - $31 children Sun. noon - 5 p.m. ages 4-12 $7; $6 seniors; $4 students & Take the family to the sym- children ages 5 -17; FREE phony for this annual holiday ages 4 & under tradition. This year see Sandy If you are looking for the perPatti with conductor Jack feet holiday gift or a new item Everly. * for your collection of hand-

made crafts, you can choose from pieqes 13 local and regional artists.

Dec. 9 Skate with Santa Indiana/World Skating Academy 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. $3.75; $3 ages 5 -11; $2.50 ages 5 A under/skate rental $2.25 Ever dreamed of skating on ice with Santa? Stop by Indiana/World Skating Academy to fulfill your dream.

Information provided by Indianapolis Downtown Inc. For more information ora calendar of events call 237-2222 or visit www.indydt.com. C-/

HOROSCOPES Soul Vibrations For •ntortalnmont purpoaM only

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Through Dec. 13 Look forward to excellent fiARIES nandal news based on something Move through your social en- you’re likely to do this week, vironments and festive occa- Wow! It’s about time. This week sions this week without stop- ought be an excellent week to ping even for a little while to window shop for a dream vacalisten to rumors. Rumors are honor luxury purchase. You can often untrue. And for goodness even window shop in your imagisake, believe only good things nation for the best possible dream about friends and your lover. vacation location. Soul Affirmation: I keep my Soul Affirmation: Smooth eyes open for business opportu- communications is the key to nities this week. my success this week. Lucky Numbers: 15,30,45 Lucky Numbers: 8,18,44

Lucky Numbers: 12, 23, 27 SAGITTARIUS What do you do when you’re not as lucky as usual? Slow the game down. Risk less. Bet conservatively in all areas of your life. Restrain yourself. Give the job at hand your attention. Live in the present and enjoy what is rather than in anticipation of what luck might have brought. Soul Affirmation: Truth is revealed in the smallest grain of sand. Lucky Numbers: 27,41, 52

TAURUS VIRGO Keep focused. Your energies In the spiritual realm appear■e likely to be spread out this ance is not important, but in the eek. Your attention is likely to physicalrealmlookinggoodmat- ; pulled in many directions. Let ters a great deal. Love has a foot )urselfbe seduced by the things m both realms. It is your challat interest you most Concen- lenge to balance the spiritual and ate on your affairs. Others need physical aspects oflove this week. >u, but they can wait. Soul Affirmation: Slow and Soul Affirmation: I find a steadyisanenjoyablewaytogo. mrce of strength in someone I Lucky Numbers: 1, 6,13 ve. Lucky Numbers: 7,11,21 LIBRA Stand up and get ready. Be a GEMINI public speaker this week. Any Being stubborn won’t get the subjectyou choose is ripe foryour b done. Work with others so “’rap.” Spin the tale. Tell the story, ley can work for you. Your ideas People will be fascinated by the e not always the best ideas, so way you see things. Theyll be in’t push them too hard this impressed. Watch out for a jealeek. You might find yourself in ous friend when attention is on 1 awkward position with no al- y° u - s. Give in to your emotional Soul Affirmation: I make the *ds and don’t be afraid to let first step and the universe will hi guard down. come to my aid. Soul Affirmation: I let go and Lucky Numbers: 24,32,53 t the spirit take control. Lucky Numbers: 20,42,54 SCORPIO Be as sharp as you can be this CANCER week. Make being alert a perThis week will bringatendency sonal challenge. Watch carefully dwell on a past betrayal. Your for details that might otherwise clings of suspicion are well escape your notice as you search unded. However, do not per- for the best way to get things •nalize ft. Work against the done at work. Be steadfast in your irmful act but not against the determination and don’t be Tson who committed ft. pulled into conflict with coworkSoulAffirmation: I am what I en. insistently do. Soul Affirmation: There are Lucky Numbers: 5,6,23 other fish in the sea waiting for

be hard to achieve among your coworkers, but there are likely to be a few who see things as you do. Choose carefully and find someone to walk with you on this week’s journey. Some words of encouragement might be needed to enlist the person you choose. Soul Affirmation: My needs will be met if I just ask. Lucky Numbers: 2,9,14 AQUARIUS Where are you going in such a hurry? What you want you already have. Stop looking around yourself trying to find out what’s missing. Nothing is missing. The best kind of discovery this week is self-discovery. Soul Affirmation: I get because I give. Lucky Numbers: 3,18,45 PISCES Knowing and accepting your love nature is extremely important Don’t try to claim that ft is as society says it should be. Acknowledge the fact that your love and friendship are often inseparable. You like to be in an adventure with your lover just as you would a partner or a friend. Create this situation by holding the truth of your nature in consciousness. Soul Affirmation: I enjoy the love that others have for me. Lucky Numbers: 16,24,47