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This Week in USC History March 9, 1981 - Alpha Psi Alpha fraternity kept a 24-hour vigil on the Russell House patio to raise money for the special task force ^investigating the murders of Atlanta’s African-American children. «*■ Special to The Gamecock Edwin McCain will be peforming ijturday at the Township Auditorium to celebrate the 15th annisrsary of the Make-A-Wish Foundation in South Carolina. Illustration courtsey of Make-A-Wish Foundation Musicians aren’t the only ones who help the Make-a-Wish Foundation. In DC comics artist Alex Ross’ latest work, SHAZAM! Power of Hope, Captain Marvel is challenged to use his powers to engage in a simple, life-changing act that real-life heroes undertake every day - granting wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. The Make-a-Wish Foundation will be the beneficiary of an online auction of the original artwork, which began Monday at www.alexrossauction.com. by Amanda Silva The Gamecock Edwin McCain definitely has a reputation for his involvement with charities. “Music really lives in the ability to change things for the better,” McCain said He’s a Greenville native who has made it big on a national level, np- with hits such as “Solitude” and “I Could Not Ask for More.” Saturday, McCain will headline for the first annual “Night of the Child” concert, benefitting the Make A-Wish Foundation. “We’ve done benefits for everything from Pediatric AIDS to the American Cancer Society,” said McCain, who is known for his philanthropic efforts. He is the founder the non-profit America Street Foundation, which aids natural disaster victims and low income families of South Carolina, and has performed benefit concerts for Habitat for Humanity. “The whole point of music is t‘o Tiring communities and ideas together. •Pfo abandon that part of it, you leave yourself without a great portion of what music has to offer,” McCain said. Saturdr’s “Night of the Child” concert coimemorates the 15th birthday cthe Make-A-Wish Foundation iSouth Carolina, a non profit oiganizion that works to grant the wishes olhildren suffering from iiic-inicaicing illnesses. “The 1th birthday is agjat waytokickollur first event inhe Midlands,” Bad Chairwomn Kathleen Lee stL Over the pt 15 years, tfe Make-A-Wi.i Foundation hi granted more tht 800 wishes t children betweeriges 2 1/2 and 18. Trips to lisney World, computers anoneetings with celebrities are th top three wish requests, according the Midlands’ branch. “Our wish pomtial would be that every child iniouth Carolina would know whove are and be referred to us,” Leeaid. According to Let die foundation has experienced sue rapid growth over the past 15 yearshat they need to find additional ways to raise money, besides donations and sponsors. “We never say ‘no’ to a child who requests a wish. One of the most important things is that we grow at aresponsiDieraie so that the quality of a wish never suffers,” she said. Wishes are referred to Make-A-Wish by a child, parent, doctor or hospital social worker. “We accept referrals, but we do not solicit wishes,’ Lee said. According to Lee, soliciting families of sick children would dishearten the parents because they would essentially be admitting their child was dying. “A referral basically says that the child suffering from a life-threatening illness may not make it to 18,” she said. Lee said the fund-raising concert is an awareness event for the public, as well as an effort to recruit volunteers, known as “wish granters,” into the foundation. Through the conceit, Lee said, the foundation is also hoping to foster relationships with local businesses to cover wish expenses. “An average wish,” she said, “typically costs around $5,000,” which includes the child’s family. “If a child wants to go to Disney World and has eight people in their family, all eight people go,” Lee said. By establishing close ties with businesses, Lee hopes the foundation will be able to cut the costs of expenses, such as plane tickets. “Sometimes we have time to plan for a wish, but other times we have to act immediately, which makes plane tickets even more expensive.” Businesses can donate services in addition to money to help the foundation. “We’re really trying to push the idea that businesses can donate their services to the foundation,” she said. Doors open at 7 p.nr. Saturday. Tickets can be purchased through the Township’s ticket office (252 6530). The spotlight desk can be reached at gamecockspotlight@hotman.com ‘Music really lives in the ability to change things for the better.* Edwin McCain Headliner for the Make-A-Wish Foundation charity concert The Make-A-Wish Foundation Mission Statement To ensure that wishes are granted to children in the United States with life-threatening medical conditions creating the probability the children will not survive beyond their 18th year. We accomplish this by chartering chapters and providing them with consistent policies, substantive resources, comprehensive training and wholehearted support. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina is a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to fulfill the favorite wish of any South Carolina child between the ages of 2-1/2 and 18 who suffers from a diagnosed life-threatening illness. Courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation The following pictures were drawn by children who participated in the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Madison, age 6 MOVIE directory Carmike Wynnsong 10 5320 Forest Drive ^82-8100 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PG-13) 1:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Down to Earth (PG-13) 1:45, 4:15, 7:00, 9:20 Hannibal (R) 1:15, 1:45, 4:00, 7:00, 9:45 Left Behind: The Movie (PG-13) 2:00, 4:30, 7:15, 9:30 The Mexican (R) 1:00, 1:30, 4:00, 4:30, 7:00, 7:15, 9:30, 9:45 Monkeybone (PG-13) 4:15,10:00 Recess: School's Out (G) 1:15, 4:15, 7:00, 9:00 See Spot Run (PG) ■>■30, 4:00, 7:00, 9:45 Sweet November (PG-3) 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45 Thirteen Days (PG-13) 1:00, 7:00 Regal Cinema 7 Richland Mall 748-9044 3000 Miles to Gracelam(R) 1:30, 4:15, 7:15, 10:00 Cast Away (PG-13) 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 Chocolat (PG-13) 1:45, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 Save the Last Dance (PG-3) 1:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9:40 Shadow of the Vampire (F 2:15, 4:45, 7:40, 10:05 Traffic (R) 2:10, 5:10, 8:10 The Wedding Planner (PG-3) 1:40, 4:40, 7:30, 9:45 Dutch Square 14 800 Bush River Road 750-3576 3000 Miles to Graceland (R) 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, 10:00 Cast Away (PG-13) 1:10, 4:30, 8:00 Chocolat (PG-13) 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:40 Double Take (PG-13) 1:50, 4:50, 7:30, 9:30 Down to Earth (PG-13) 1:20, 4:30, 7:30, 9:40 Hannibal (R) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 The Mexican (R) 1:10, 4:00, 7:00, 9:40 Monkeybone (PG-13) 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:30, 9:20 Recess: School’s Out (G) 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:40 Save the Last Dance (PG-13) 1:20,4:40, 7:20, 9:50 See Spot Run (PG) 1:40, 4:10, 7:10, 9:20 Sweet November (PG-13) 1:40,4:40, 7:30, 10:10 Traffic (R) 1:00, 4:10, 7:50 Valentine (R) 10:00 The Wedding Planner (PG-13) 2:00, 4:50, 7:15, 9:30 Carmike Cinemas 14 ffeXT 70 COLUhSANA CENTRE 781-3576 3000 Miles to Graceland (R) 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:45 Double Take (PG-13) 2:00, 4:30, 7:15, 9:15 The Family Man (PG-13) 1:15, 4:00, 7:15, 9:45 Finding Forrester (PG-13) 1:00,4:15, 7:00, 9:45 The Mexican (R) 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 4:30, 7:00, 7:15, 9:30, 9:45 Miss Congeniality (PG-13) 1:45, 4:15, 7:00, 9:15 Save the Last Dance (PG-13) 1:30, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Shadow of the Vampire (R) 1:30, 4:00, 7:15, 9:30 Sugar and Spice (PG-13) 2:00,4:15, 7:00, 9:00 Thirteen Days (PG-13) 1:00, 4:15, 7:30 Traffic (R) 1:15,4:00, 7:00, 9:45 The Wedding Planner (PG-13) 1:30, 4:15, 7:15, 9:30 Dracula 2000 (R) 2:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:45 Columbiana Grande 1250 Bower Parkway 407-9898 Carman: The Champion (PG-13) 12:40, 2:40, 4:40, 7:35, 9:45 Cast Away (PG-13) 12:55, 3:55, 6:55, 9:55 Chocolat (PG-13) 12:45, 3:35, 6:40, 9:10 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PG-13) 1:15,4:15, 7:15,10:05 Down to Earth (PG-13) 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 8:15, 10:15 Hannibal (R) 1:00, 1:45, 4:00, 4:45, 7:00, 7:45, 9:50, 10:30 Monkeybone (PG-13) 2:30, 5:15, 7:20, 9:40 OBrot«; Where Art Thou? (PG-13) 1:20, 3:45, 6:45, 9:15 Quills (R) 1:35,4:35, 7:25, 10:00 Recess: School’s Out (G) 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 7:00, 9:00 See Spot Run (PG) 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:10, 9:20 Sweet November (PG-13) 2:15, 5:05, 7:55, 10:20 What Women Want (PG-13) 1:10, 4:10, 6:50, 10:10 St. Andrews Road 527 Sr. Andrews Road 772-7469 102 Dalmatians (G) 2:00, 3:50, 5:40, 7:30 Bounce (PG-13) 2:20, 6:15 Charlie’s Angels (PG-13) 2:25, 4:15, 6:10, 8:00 Dr. Seuss1 How The Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) 2:10, 6:05 Meet the Parents (PG-13) 4:05, 8:05 Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (G) 2:35, 4:10, 5:45 Unbreakable (PG-13) 4:20, 8:10 Vertical Limit (PG-13) 7:25 What’s Happening Friday, March 9 Live Music Alley Cafe Elaine Townsend Basement 3 Day Binge Bill’s Music Shop Open Stage & i ' Bluegrass Jam Billy G’S Darryl Gatlin Blue Martini Bye Bye Blue Crocodile Rocks Dueling Pianos Delaney’s Frank Emerson Eddy Ho’s True Blue Elbow Room Seven Nations Essence Jazz Club Sabor Latino Jazz Hemingway's Furious George Hollow Creek Acoustic Jam Hunter-Gatherer Slum Jammin’ Java The Pool Boys ley’s Lo Phat Ninjaz Legends The Bandits Mac’s on Main Fatback & the Groove Band Merlin’s Crow Jayne Monty P.’s Montage Monterrey Jack’s Capital Mother McCree’s King Hippo New Brooldand Tavern Jennifer Nettles, Memit Woods Roadrunners Break the Silence Roche Brothers Tom Dalziel Rock Etheridge & Kimplano Band Sandra’s Keith Dominick Band Skyline Legend Sundance Blinding Sol, Jumbowood Performing Arts Art Bar Art Bar Players Comedy House Theater Steven J. Moore Koger Center Columbia City Ballet in Don Quixote Old Mill Murder in the Vicarage Town Theatre The Rainmaker Trustus Theatre Lonesome West Dance, DJs and Miscellaneous Cowboy’s DJ Don "Big Gun” McGeehan, Line Dancing Contest Cracker Jack’s Carolina Beach & Shag Night Gertie’s Sports Lounge Vikki’s Karaoke Hideaway's Pool Tournament Mallards Retro Disco Night Metropolis Drag show (midnight-1a.m.), Dance Party (1a.m. to close) Momentum All Request Dance; Ladies Night Salsa Cabana Latin Night w/DJ Saturday, March 10 Live Music Alley Cafe Mia & Hoagy Basement Brooke Campbell Billy G’s Radio Society Cowboy’s T. Graham Brown Crocodile Rocks Dueling Pianos Delaney’s Frank Emerson Decisions Gasoline Dream CD Release Party Eddy Ho’s Pamela Dale & Better Thing Essence Jazz Club Special Live Jazz Appearance Hemingway’s Tokyo Joe Hollow Creek Acoustic Jam ley’s Lo Phat Ninjaz Jammin’ Java Roddy Dinsmore Legends The Bandits Mac’s on Main William Boyd Jazz Project Merlin’s Crow Jayne Monterrey Jack’s Maywater Rum Mother McCree’s The Fabulous Porkskins New Brookland Tavern Six Gig, Necrocide, Lust Morde, Wretch, Scrap Yard Project, Against the Grain Roadrunners Break the Silence Sandra’s Keith Dominick Band Skyline Legends Sundance Danielle Howie & the Tantrums, The Stelle Group Township Auditorium Edwin McCain, Lower Richland Community Gospel Choir, IJSC West African Drumming & Dance Ensemble Unrtarian-Universalist Coffeehouse Ruthie Foster, Denice Franke Uncle Doctors Electric Wizard, Warhorse Lovefist, Enable Kain Performing Arts Art Bar Barstool Philosophers Comedy House Theater Steven J. Moore Koger Center Columbia City Ballet in Don Quixote Old Mill Murder at the Vicarage Town Theatre The Rainmaker ' Trustus Theatre Lonesome West, the We’re Not Your Mother Players (late night)