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An Everyday Joe by steven olexa I CANT FIGURE OUT WHAT I PIP WITH THE PISTACHIOS' I AIEAN, PARN IT./ I X BOUGHT PONT WANT TO TWO BAGS, L HAVE TO GO ANP SET BACK TO THE /j THE*! RIGHT , here; HOROSCOPES ARIES The more things you suggest, the more reasons you’ll hear why they won’t work. This is useful, but it can be frustrating. If you’re not into collecting reasons why not, keep your suggestions to yourself. TAURUS Let somebody else provide the brawn. You can be the brains behind the operation. Make sure the other person understands what you want, then sit back and watch it happen. GEMINI If necessary, call in the law to help you get what’s been promised. If you qualify for a bonus or prize, make sure you get it. CANCER You may notice people getting almost borderline ridiculous about what they’11 do and what they won’t. You can afford to be flexible, and Festival CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Monday’s concert was titled “Piano Fireworks,” so I expected it to be loud, but Lomazov’s per formance of “Variations on a Theme by Paganini” spiraled into chaos near the end. I want ed to bury my head in my lap and start screaming, “Stop, please.” It felt as though I had picked the wrong spot, a grassy field right next to the fireworks’ cannons. Senior citizens composed about half of the audience, so I guess the youth of Columbia was at home watching reruns of “American Idol.” I thought I spot that’s a welcome relief. LEO You'll notice that not everyone goes along with something you have in mind. This is where all that preparation you’ve done will prove useful. This time, you probably won’t get by on your good looks alone. VIRGO The others may not want to listen to reasons, though you’ve got plenty of them. You can lead horses to water, but you can’t make them think. Be patient with associates. LIBRA If you’re like most other Libras, you hate to stick to a budget, You’d rather make sure the fashion industry moves its merchandise — and this could be one of those days. SCORPIO Embarrassing questions are being asked about your financial reserves. Even more troubling, you may ted Ian McClellan at least twice. USC professors aren’t the only musicians whose fingers will be roaming the keyboards. The fes tival features pianists Alan Chow from Northwestern University and Natalya Antonova from Eastman School of Music, who will help 20 of the nation’s most talented piano students from middle school and high school to polish their craft. Lomazov lauded the eager kids in her introductory comments, implying that hopefully they will pass down the musical torch. Students from the farthest reaches of the Southeast and be yond applied to the program, sub mitting a series of audio record be the one who’s doing the asking. Find out. SAGITTARIUS Seems like everybody has a different point of view. The only thing they agree on is that their own opinion is the right one. And you get to referee this mess? Be careful. CAPRICORN The others want to help you out but don’t know what to do. You may have to start giving directions, or they’ll simply be in the way. AQUARIUS Somebody’s trying to talk you out of doing what you want. That’s quite annoying, but be patient and explain again. PISCES Your intuition should be working well, so listen, but don’t get too involved with problems you can’t solve. Point the other person toward spiritual guidance. ings that USC professors used to judge their potentials. The festi val sponsors a concerto competi tion that will take place on Saturday. The winner will re ceive a chance play with the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra along with $ 1,000. The School of Music also in vites Columbians to attend dis cussion forums, documentary screenings and lectures. “We are hoping and planning to make it an annual event,” said Lomanov. The concerts cost $15 per day and $80 for the week. 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GUEST ARTIST PIANO RECITAL WITH ALAN CHOW 8 p.m. USC School of Music Recital Hall. Friday, June 13 CONNER BROTHERS BAND 7:30 10:30 p.m. at Za's Pizza on Devine. "LOST IN LA MANCHA" 7:00 & 9:00 at Nickelodeon Theatre. FESTIVAL GALA CONCERT 8 p.m. USC School of Music Recital Hall. Saturday, June 14 DANIELLE HOWLEWITH DJANGO HASKINS Jammin’ Java. 9 p.m. $5. ELECTRIC EYE-JUDAS PRIEST TRIBUTE (COMPRISED OF CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF COSMIC FAME, CONFEDERATE FAGG, BEAM AND TAMED BY CHAOS) WITH 80'S METAL KARAOKE HOSTED BY PATTI OF SUCK 9pm. New Brookland Tavern. $5 if over 21, $7 if under 21. "RESERVOIR DOGS" 8 p.m. High Voltage Theatre. $10. Call (803) 754-5244 to reserve seating.