JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARBULLETIN.COM
Dr. Henry Panion, middle, chatted with vocalist Ruben Studdard, right, during dress rehearsal yesterday at the Word of Life Christian Center yesterday afternoon. The two will appear in Word of Life's production of Panion's "Gospel Goes Classical." The event also celebrates the release of the church's "Live From Hawaii" musical CD, produced by Panion. Panion and Studdard are old friends from Birmingham, Ala. The event is free and open to the public at 6 p.m. New Year's Eve at the church at 544 Queen Street. For more information, call 528-4044.