Meanwhile, the rush for Cultural Rhythmstickets ended abruptly yesterday afternoon around2 p.m. when the show sold out.

The Cultural Rhythms celebration will be inSanders Theatre from 2 to 4 p.m. Actor, musicianand producer Will Smith will be honored asCultural Artist of the Year during this portion.

The festival will continue in the ScienceCenter, with the addition of a food festival, from4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Robert S. Nocon '02 said he made the trip tothe Sanders Theatre box office when he heard Smithwould be honored at this year's performance.

"I wanted to go even before I knew Will Smithwas hosting but I had let the opportunity go,"Nocon said. "Before I was just procrastinating."

Unfortunately, Nocon's attempt at a ticket cametoo late. The show was already sold out.

"If you find anybody [with a ticket], just sendthem over here," Nocon said.

Even those unimpressed at the prospect ofseeing Smith found them-selves empty-handed.

"I knew it was going to be popular, but Ididn't think it would go that fast," said Tri MacPhuong '02, who tried to buy a ticket lateyesterday afternoon.

Phoung said one of his friends had sent out amass e-mail message in search of a ticket.

"I sent one saying, 'Don't give it to him. Giveit to me, because I'm a better person,'" Phuongjoked.

Phuong said he wanted to see "what Harvard hasto offer in terms of diversity."

"Why would I want to see Will Smith?" Phuongsaid. "It was Halle Berry last year--that would becool.