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the building’s Bluesroom in late 1992. These and other similar
events held during 1992 and 1993 were primarily fundraisers for
local philanthropic organizations. Petitioner believed that
these events would help to publicize and stimulate community
interest in his efforts to renovate the building and reopen the
5-4 Ballroom. He also hoped the resulting publicity and
community interest might encourage others to invest in the
project.
Petitioner and his agents contracted with entertainers and
musicians to perform at some of the events. Petitioner also
obtained temporary liquor permits in the names of the
philanthropic organizations holding the events to sell alcoholic
beverages on the grounds and in the Bluesroom during the events.
During 1992 and 1993, there was no restaurant facility in the
building. Any food provided at the events was obtained from
outside caterers, brought to the location, and heated.
All gross receipts generated from the charitable events held
during 1992 and 1993 were used either to compensate the
entertainers and musicians or to pay for refreshments and other
overhead expenses. Any balance remaining was paid to the
philanthropic organizations holding the events. These gross
receipts consisted of donations from people attending the events
and payments for the refreshments sold during the events.
Although petitioner and his agents were involved in collecting
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