Business Students and Performing Artists Join Forces for Entertainment and Education as The WSU Association of Black Business Students Presents Fire and Ice

DETROIT-- Dynamic talent of diverse genres will come together for an exciting evening of entertainment to benefit scholarships for graduating high school students.

On Saturday, March 30, 2002, 7-9 p.m., Wayne State Universitys Association of Black Business Students (ABBS) will host "Fire and Ice," a talent showcase and tribute to performing arts education.

The event -- featuring singers, dancers, hip-hop artists, musicians and poets -- will be held at WSUs McGregor Community Arts Auditorium. Tickets are $10. All proceeds will be donated to provide scholarships for deserving high school seniors planning to pursue higher education.

The ABBS will present the scholarships during the showcase, which also features a mini documentary highlighting the making of Fire and Ice and a tribute to late recording artists Aaliyah, Notorious B.I.G and Tupac Shakur.

Special invited guests include: Angel Duss (7Bills Entertainment -- Toronto), Men of 21 (Black Team), Jamil (Digital Diva Entertainment), Unbreakable (Hard Life Entertainment), Changing Tymes Dance Drill Team and Arnetta Mosby (Canaan Entertainment).

Approximately 600 guests are expected to attend. The official Fire and Ice After Party will follow the show. A free pre-show is scheduled for March 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at WSUs Student Center. Show organizers hope to make the prestigious showcase and annual event. Sponsors include: Fubu Entertainment, Noize Entertainment, WB 20, WJLB 97.9 and WDTJ 105.9.

For more information about Fire and Ice or to purchase tickets, call 313.831.7141 or e-mail
FIREANDICE203@hotmail.com. All ages are welcome.

ABOUT FIRE AND ICE
The Show: Saturday, March 30; 7-9 p.m.; $10
The After Party: Follows the Show; $5 for WSU students; $7 for non-WSU students
Location: Wayne State University McGregor Community Arts Auditorium, 495 W. Ferry Mall
The Pre Show: Wednesday, March 27; 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; free
Location: Wayne State University Student Center