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ATTENTION ...... Metro, Arts and Broadcast editors: The Joy of Sax! University welcomes nation’s saxophonists More than 400 of the nation’s top saxophonists are at the university through Saturday, April 19, to perform and share original music for saxophone. The North American Saxophone Alliance’s Biennial Conference is the largest gathering of professional and amateur saxophonists. The finale concert on Saturday features the Walt Weiskopf Quartet at 7:30 p.m. in the Koger Center. Weiskopf. an Augusta, Ga., native, has recorded a dozen CDs and has toured with Steely Dan and Jazz Legacy. The event offers broadcast media excellent visual opportunities.
To coordinate coverage, call Peggy Binette at 803-777-5400.
ATTENTION ...... Metro, Education and Broadcast editors: Energy expert can clear gas price confusion for consumers Confused about what is driving gas prices higher and higher? You’re not alone. Pat DeMouy, who teaches management, energy technologies and sustainability at the Moore School of Business, will be available Thursday and Friday mornings to discuss the factors affecting gas prices and what South Carolina consumers should know to become more gasoline and energy savvy. DeMouy coaches Moore School student competition teams, working with students to simplify complicated energy issues for general audiences. DeMouy says factors driving U.S. gas prices include a weaker U.S. dollar, an aging U.S. oil refinery system running at capacity and an explosion of automobile use in China.
To interview DeMouy, call Peggy Binette at 803-777-5400.
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