Water damage shifts concerts planned at Tabernacle
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Posted 10:51AM on Tuesday, July 9, 2002
ATLANTA - Fans of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pink won't see those acts at the downtown Tabernacle because it will be closed for at least two weeks. <br>
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The Tabernacle had to be temporarily closed after a worker accidentally hit a sprinkler pipe Monday by the stage, causing major water damage at the converted 2,500-capacity church. <br>
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Officials said there was no structural damage. The 600-capacity Cotton Club downstairs also will be temporarily closed. <br>
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Several concert dates will be affected, including pop star Pink on Thursday and a 10th anniversary fete Wednesday for radio station WNNX-FM starring the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. <br>
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A radio station spokesman said the concert was being moved to the Atlanta DeKalb Center off Buford Highway, which can fit about 2,250 people. It's unclear where Pink will play.