ADVISORY/Borders Books & Music at Columbus Circle in New York City Hosts Grammy-Nominated Musician Jim Brickman and Vocalist Jeff Timmons for Store Opening.

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ADVISORY...for February 5 (Thursday)

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Media Alert

    --  Who: Grammy-nominated musician Jim Brickman and founding
        member of multi-platinum group 98 Degrees, Jeff Timmons

    --  What: In-store performance to celebrate the opening of
        Borders' new store in the Time Warner Center

    --  When: Thursday, February 5, 2004, at 1 p.m.

    --  Where: Borders Books & Music(R)
               The Shops at Columbus Circle
               10 Columbus Circle
               New York, NY 10019

    --  Why: Jim Brickman was recently nominated for a Grammy Award in
        the Best Pop Instrumental Album category for his latest album
        "Peace." Following the high-profile ribbon-cutting ceremony
        for the new Time Warner building on Columbus Circle, Jim and
        multi-platinum vocal artist Jeff Timmons are pairing up to
        present the best in adult contemporary music to Borders
        customers in the new center.