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T 4 2D A & E/C(|e Ctarlone $ot Thursday, February 23, 2006 Tempting Thursdays Continuad from page 1D 400 wcHuen show up and we can't let them all in,” she said. In Charlotte, there’s only one other place where women can go to see a little beefcake - Rick’s Cabaret Unlike the women’s revue, the men dance four days a week. Michelle said many club owners don’t cater to women because there is a misconcep tion that wcnnen dent tip Michelle isn't wwried about that and hopes in the future to expand Tfemptation 'Ihurs- days to two shows For more information, call (704) 724-9787 PMADEA CREATOR Perry takes success to book By Victoria Elmore Vit.cHARijumpon (^wing up. did you have a politically incorrect nei^ibor- hood grandmotlier, a big woman with a loud piercing voice who yelled at every one? Tyler Perry has given this woman. Madea her own stage in the book, “Don’t Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings ” Perry, 35. is a producer, actor, and composer. He took the nation by surprise when his plays “I Can Do Bad All By Myself.” “Madea Goes to Jail,” “Meet the Browns,” and “Medea’s Family Reunion.” hit the stage ‘TDiary of a Mad Black Woman” grossed more than $50 million in theatres, and $2.4 million on DVD, “Madea” Mabel Simmons serves as narrator in Perry’s book Sinuiions claims her insight comes fiom her moth er. Big Mabel Murphy, better known as “Medea Over the Tbp” Medea is a blunt woman who speaks openly about love, life, and relationships in the book of unrestrained com mentaries PHOTOMAOC NASH Perry STARTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 AMTM OmX AMSTUI SlAOtiM 14 MOHCOAD MUS M l^7wtj*-00«wnui COCOB. 7De-r?^>iAf in i»i SSS^'AtliwDAU 14 IT B HUNTUSVXU COeOUOiOlD THIAIIB C0M»0i»AneTHUTte Tr^ir-nr-M „ KROWWKnAOlUMIl ♦««ups'i*uciio” MOIBKI .e. «I HWAX »• mOMM » if MOS ID N. lUOlUtB AT SOnxMUtX SS-iOVM i00-»*ney«0 »i TB Vt-MOVW ACASOIMAMVUOHM M0«miAKCl4 « A Ml NOtIM TMS WITHLMa HAU Dm TOI in MM .ICINlMAS ♦STAMISHICMSM414 KWA* «r ■ VnUON AMMilTHiATIt •OfrFAMOAMO >17*9 UOMCINIMASB ♦STOHCOUSTAT RPBQLIHaS _ At ua ioao I S46-rj7S •0»TAMAMO«»S iom. HO BMIC ACCtPTtD 104IHI tNOAOtMaff. I AND AT A THEATER NEAR YOU COCA-COLA “STUDENTS” OF THE MONTH The Frazier Triplets Seniors, PMllip 0. Berry Academy of Technology Riana Jina-JoNelle, Ryan John & Rodrick James Our 17-year old "Students of the Month," Riana, Ryan and Rodrick Frazier, all aspire to maintain their status on the A-B Honor Roll at Phillip 0. Berry Academy of Technolog)'. Enrolled in .AP classes, the)' admit that sometimes it's a difficult task, but worth it. The three possess the natural likenesses of most triplets, but still have vety diverse personalities. Riana is outgoing, talkative and finds ps)\hology is her best subjea. To that end, she found being presi dent of the freshman and sophomore class, and F.B.LA. as well as being active on the student council great steps to future successes. Riana’s college choices include North Carolina Central, VUnston Salem-State and UNC Greensboro. Rodrick on the other hand, is an organized, meticulous silent gogetter and a self-motivator. To his credit, he was accepted by Johnson & Sl ales as a junior to enter their college program his senior year, Rcxlrick's college choices include Johnson & VCales and UNC Greensboro. Ryan is the studious one. It takes a bit more to motivate him. but he can ace a test with an ”.A” often without studying. He's not shy, but doesn't need a cTowd to define who he is. Ryan's fitvorite subjea is biology, and he's looking to have a career in medicine. His college choices are Chapel Hill and UNC Greensboro, The triplets participated in Love of Learning at Davidson College. Even there Rodrick's self-mod- vating personality led him to volunteer as president of the patents association when no adults would. Ifhen not studying. Riana enjoys dancing, Rodrick dehes into computer design and photography, and Ryan masters his PlayStation. Since the age of two, all have been water spons fanatics. Riana. Rodrick and Ryan are the yxxingest of Ron and Vonda Frazier's children. They have two older brothers. Ron, Jr. graduated with a law. degree from .Morehouse College, and is currently a branch manager for Bank of Ametia. and Rashad graduated from Howard University with a degree in information technology, and is working with the family businesf, .Ulpha .'Marms. The ftimily attends Friendship .Missionary Baptist Church where the triplets are very active teaching younger classes, singing on choirs and attending Lott Carey conventions. .At independent as they each are, the triplets realize as a team they have an even more dynamic level J success together. Best Wishes “Riana, Ryan & Rodrick” from Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated of Charlotte Robinson’s realism mirrors life hard moments Continued from page 1D librarian would sneak him into the white library on Saturday mornings before it opened and he say books that included paintings of Uack people by Thomas Eakins and WTnslow Homer. When he woiks large in graphite, Robinson, for example in “What Gun (Control?,” a drawing of a law official holding a knife and wearing several pistols reminds me of the North Carolina artist Talmade Moose. Robinson states that Andrew Wyeth is an early influence. However, where Wyeth is so much about technique and surface I like Robin son better for the way he loves his subjects . CaUThe Charlotte Post for home delivery every week. (704) 376 0496 Clje Ihisitonc Open Tuesday-Sunday Cxcelsitor Club 921 Beatties Ford Rd. • 704-334-5709 “Extended Hours For CIAA” • TUESDAY... “FISH FRY’ - Only $5 Doors Open at 5, Fish Fry at pm • Disco at 9pm • WEDNESD.4Y “Whv Not Wednesday?" Martinis and Live Music with “Audio Form” March 1st, 8pm, Doors Open at 5pm “Members...It’s Renewal Time” • THURSDAY “DIRTY THIRTY THURSDAr Lets get this party started right now! • FRIDAY & SATURDAY The Best “DISCO” In Town • SUNDAY...../ofw US for and evening of soft music, and celebrating friends! Present! 11^2 exhibits exploring the parallel histories and experiencesbetween thi American South &South Africa From Apartheid to Democracy, now - May 15 loin us for a FREEDOM SONG LECTURE Thursday Feb. 23» 7 p. m. Saundra Thomas explores the Mississippi Freedom Summer & Soith African Freedom Struggle through stories and songs. Discoid how struggles for freedom and human nghts wete - and still are • the 'ties that bnd." $4 for Museum members; $6fornon members. Call 704.333.1887 ext. 501. Levine Museum South by V South Africa Ge.iVTMa CULTIMM. UNOeWTANOMG of the New South COME TO UNDERSTAND 200 L Seventh St, uptown Charlotte I 704.333.1887 www.mu5euinofthenewsouth.org I Parking at Seventh St Station " * IHf YOU’RE INVITED! CHECK OUT DAVE’S NEW MOVIE N THEATERS MARCH 3RD FEBRUARY 26 •li'M ON SALE AT 1 ., f ARENA BOXOFFiCE, ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS, ONLINE AT WWV/.CELLARDOOR.COM OR WWW.LIVENATI0N.COM, OR CHARGE BY PHONE 704.522,6500. 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