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DOWNTOWN EVENTS

feteWion and Tasting Easley Winery Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday noon - 4 p.m. Free Don't miss an opportunity to sample a wide variety of the best local wine at Easley Winery.

Hilbert Circle Theatre Thursday 11 a.m.; Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday 5:30 p.m. Thursday $10 - $38; Friday and Saturday $16 - $60 The Brazilian-born Roberto Minczuk conducts the ISO in Beethoven's Sixth Symphony ("Pastorale") and other great classics, featuring Giuliano Sommerhalder on the trumpet.

-6-3° . , Tinning with Scissors Phoenix Theatre Various times

$22.50 - $25; $12 - $15 ages 24 and under Charlie Cox is a guy who lives life day by day until he is diagnosed with a terminal illness. See his story in the comedic drama, as he meets numerous interesting characters that impact his life.

jeiry Seinfeld Murat Centre 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $46.50 - $76.50 See actor/comedian Jerry Seinfeld live as he makes a stop in Indianapolis.

Murat Centre Tuesday - Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $21.50 - $68.50 This Mel Brooks musical is the story of down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, a mousy accountant. Together they hatch the ultimate scam, bringing about the supposed musical flop "Springtime for Hitler."

HOWTIME AT THE APOLLO ON TOUR

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 Begins at 10:00 a.m.

Prince leads 2004 concert moneymakers

NEW YORK (AP) - Prince is the concert tour king. He’s in the No. 1 spot on Pollstar’s Top 25 tours chart for 2004, grossing $87-4 million. His 69-city/96-showtourwas “by far the biggest tour he has ever done,” Gary Bongiovanni, editor-in-chief of Pollstar, the concert industry trade publication, told Associated Press. “It’s kind of a renaissance for him.” Celine Dion, who’s been appearing at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for a long string of shows, was in second place, coming in at $80.4 million, followed by Madonna, $79.5 million; Metallica, $60.5 million; and Bette Midler, $59.4 million. Other acts in the top 10: Van Halen, Kenny Chesney, Sting, Toby Keith and Elton John. It was a good year for country music. Chesney’s tour had a total gross of $50.8 million and Keith’s grossed $43.7 million. Tim McGraw, ShaniaTwain and

Alan Jackson’s tour with Martina McBride were also among the top 25. Bongiovanni said he wasn’t surprised that most of the top acts were familiar faces. “Justbecausebabyboomers are older now doesn’t mean that they turn into Glenn Miller band fans,” he said. “They are a large population base of people that have the funds.” Usher and John Mayer were two of the younger acts to gross over $20 million. “I don’t know if today’s kids look at music the same way the aging baby boomers do,” Bongiovanni said. “We don’t seem to be developing the long-term headliners.” Another factor could be the cost of tickets, which for the top 100 acts came at a record average of $52 each. The most expensive concert ticket? Elton John, at an average of $158 per ticket.

Kwanzaa dance workshop

Jeffrey Page, a dance instructor who teaches African dance, shows a group of students how to do the correct steps at an African dance workshop in the Madame Walker Ballroom.

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Presented by Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University 10 to 12 local acts will be chosen to perform at Clowes Hall on Saturday, February 12 —The winner will go on to perform in New York City!

For audition information visit the Clowes Hall, call 3 I 7/940-9697 or log on to www.ClowesHall.org. Auditions are for performers only and not open for public viewing.

In cooperation with Butler’s Student Government Association and Department of Diversity Programs.

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Page explains the steps to one of his pupils as she follows his instructions. The workshop was part of a Kwanzaa celebration on the third day of the holiday. (Photo/C. Guynn)

POETRY ► Continued from Page C3 ing and dismal. So I turned my attention to God, life and salvation, because I knew without him, I could not be victorious. The next thing I knew, I was expressing my feelings and thoughts about the Master in poetry. I was clear that my mission was creative expression, to encourage others experiencing difficulties similar to me.” Although Beasley only served 90 days of incarceration, he was sentenced to a much longer time for several serious charges, including criminal confinement. After his release, he was very fortunate to come into a church family and a minister, willing to assist him in his search for salvation. “During altar call, God showed me that he (Beasley) had a need for prayer and prophecy,” stated Elder Lisa Carter, associate minister at First Free Will Baptist Church, where Beasley is also a member. “There needed to be a breakthrough in his life, like King David. Brother Beasley is now more in tune, alert, and more sensitive in his spiritual self, rather than his natural self.” Beasley, the 32-year-old father of three children - 15year old Denisha, Victoria, 13, and Dennis III, 10, said Carter has been a true blessing in his life. “First of all, she gave me a message, a revelation I needed to hear about what to do and how to do it,” said Beasley of Carter. “And I took it and ran with it. Elder Carter has encouraged me both spiritually and emotionally, and we both agree on the direction I should follow to get right with God. I sincerely believe that our relationship was orchestrated by God, and will always be based on it.” Although Beasley is the biological son of Dennis Wayne Beasley Sr. and Jennifer Beasley Thomas, he gives much appreciation and love to his mother and stepfather, Randy Thomas. “He (Thomas) has always been there for me and my siblings,” commented Beasley. “And he has especially been there for my mom. He is what I refer to as one of the good old guys.” Dennis Wayne Beasley Sr., died in 1980. “My mother is and always has been a very communicative person with her children. I remember her disciplining us, but allowing us to express ourselves before she did it. No other mother could have nurtured and loved her children more than mine did us. She encountered many obstacles and hardships, but never once did she waver when it came to caring for us, and for that I will always love her.”

Music [ans choose top 20 albums of all-Nme (FeatureSource)—Tocelebrate the 50th Anniversary of rock and roll, Sam Goody stores hosted a survey to find the top 20 albums of all-time. Thevotesarein,andmusic fans’ favorites are acombination of yesterday’s greats and today’s hottest acts. 1. Michael Jackson: “Thriller.” 2. AC/DC: “Back in Black.” 3. Linkin Park: “Hybrid Theory.” 4. Eminem: “The Eminem Show.” 5. 50 Cent: “Get Rich or Die Trying.” 6. Eminem: The Marshall Mathers LP 7. The Eagles: “Hotel California.” 8. The Beatles: “Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” 9. Pink Floyd: “Dark Side ofthe Moon.” 10. Aerosmith: “Greatest Hits.” 11. Nirvana: “Nevermind.” 12. AC/DC: “Highway to Hell.” 13. Pink Floyd: ‘The Wall.” 14. Guns‘NRoses: “Appetitefor Destmction.” 15. The Beatles: ‘The Beatles (White Album).” 16.2Pac: “Greatest Hits.” 17- Prince: “Purple Rain.” 18. Queen: “Greatest Hits.” 19. “Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack.” 20. Metallica: “Metallica.”