Although Anderson police had beefed up security for the Black Expo events at Jackson Park, the week remained peaceful and Sunday night had been quiet as of 10 p.m., according to police Sgt. Bill Casey.

Performances at the 2008 Anderson Black Expo Gospel Explosion included:

• Glory 2 Glory mime ministry

• Rapper Brandon Wilson

• Howard Jones

• Friendship Stars of Friendship Baptist Church

• Gretchen Pitman, Brazil

• Richard O. Jackson, Indianapolis

• Excel Academy mimes

• Saga T.C., Indianapolis

• Christy Taylor

• T.H.E.E. with President Elmira Davis and managers Lance Brown and Steve Smith

• Zion Steppers