Fall Cultural Arts Series tickets now on sale
- Cultural Arts Series tickets now on sale.
- Fall program begins Sept. 18.
By Avery Cannon, News Writing Student
The Cultural Arts Series concerts beginning Sept. 18 will provide some diverse performances for anyone wanting to expand their musical horizons.
Linda Bosteels, Cultural Arts Series director, said the upcoming eight-concert series is one she is excited to bring to the campus.
“This allows everyone to listen to musicians and actors from all over the world that they usually wouldn’t get to hear otherwise,” Bosteels said.
“It is important for any student to experience live music and concerts. Studies have shown that students who listen to music perform better in math and science.”
The artist lineup includes classical guitarist and Oklahoma native Edgar Cruz who will kick of the series on Sept. 18.
On Oct. 23 there will be interpretive acting from the Chilean American, Tres Vidas, who will portray three important women in Latin American history on stage. She will act out the lives of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, Salvadoran peasant activist Rufina Amaya, and Argentinean poet Alfonsina Storni.
The 18-member Moscow Male Jewish Cappella will perform on Dec. 4. With no instrumental music backing their operatic singing, they will surely delight the crowd.
On Feb. 26 the Hot Club of San Francisco will perform the 1930’s Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reindhardt.
“The Hot Club of San Francisco has developed a huge following with their smooth acoustic jazz accompanied by a violin and a stand up bass,” Bosteels said.
“Many of their fans travel all over the country with them and will surely be in attendance.”
Vintage radio will appear in the form of Salvage Vanguard a live performance in the style of an old time radio broadcast performed on stage. It will be here on Nov. 4. They will perform their unique comedy skits on stage including manmade sound effects.
“This is something that you really don’t see any more and that will be very interesting to see,” Bosteels said.
Pre-season tickets are now on sale. Discounted prices are $70 for general admission and $60 for seniors, students, staff, faculty and alumni. Discounted tickets are available until June 14.
“The ticket price is something we really wanted to make affordable for everyone,” Bosteels said. “These prices are a bargain, for these eight concerts. The price is virtually nothing.”
After June 14 tickets will go up to $95, $85, and $45. Individual ticket prices are $22 for general admission, and $17 for seniors, students, and staff. Children 12 and under will be admitted for $8.
“The cultural diversity in these concert series is endless,” Bosteels said.
“Anyone who wants to expand their musical horizon should come to as many shows as they can,” Bosteels said. “Last year I didn’t think that I would like some of the types of music, such as Renaissance music, and I ended up loving it.”
People can purchase tickets by calling the CAS ticket office at 405-682-7579 or visit www.occc.edu/cas.
