Calendar of Events

The Reverend Jesse Jackson
August 30, 2008 5:00 PM
Kuss Auditorium
Presented by: Covenant United Methodist Church

The Covenant United Methodist Church is happy to present the Reverend Jesse Jackson for an early evening lecture.

$35 - $75 Buy Tickets
Performing Arts Center Ticket Office: 937.328.3874; Toll Free 866.722.8587

Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House: A Centennial Tribute
September 6, 2008 8:00 PM
Kuss Auditorium
Presented by: The Wescott House Foundation
http://www.westcotthouse.org/

The Westcott House Foundation presents Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House, A Centennial Tribute exploring the innovative design, legacy and contemporary inspirations of the Westcott House. This visual retrospective, by The Now Device, will be accompanied by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Peter Stafford Wilson, and will explore the innovation of Frank Lloyd Wright, the golden era of Springfield, and the story of the Westcott House through its rise, decline and restoration to its present day glory.

A special welcoming address will be given by Eric Lloyd Wright, grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Adult: $35 | Westcott Members: $30 | Students: $18 (General Admission) Buy Tickets
Performing Arts Center Ticket Office: 937.328.3874 or toll free 866.PAC.TKTS.

Natalie Stovall
September 11, 2008 7:30 PM
Kuss Auditorium
Presented by: Clark State
Club Kuss Series
http://www.nataliestovall.com

Singer-songwriter Natalie Stovall may be young, but she’s no newcomer to the music industry. She has lived her entire life in Nashville, performing as a child with OpryLand’s Kid’s Club and solo at the Grand Ole Opry. Her bluesy voice and effortless talent have provided her with the opportunity to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Nashville Now and Crook and Chase and she recently sang “America the Beautiful” for President and First Lady Bush and 3,000 guests at a White House Correspondents Dinner. Although rooted in country music, her love of the old-school style of blues and soul is prevalent in her album “Late Night Conversations.” You’re sure to be captivated and won over by Natalie and her band as they take to the Club Kuss stage!

Lobby Party begins at 6:00 p.m. with delicious free appetizers and a cash bar.

$25 | $20 Buy Tickets
Performing Arts Center Ticket Office: 937.328.3874 or toll free 866.PAC.TKTS (722.8587).

Chris Cagle
September 13, 2008 8:00 PM
Kuss Auditorium
Presented by: Clark State
Jeff Wyler / Clark State Country Artist Series
http://chriscagle.musiccitynetworks.com

There aren't too many artists in the country music industry that have the same passion and energy on stage as they do on a record. Chris Cagle’s ability to capture his motion and emotion with his pen and his voice has awarded him gold album status with his first two albums “Play It Loud” and “Chris Cagle.” His hit singles include “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out,” “Laredo,” “Miss Me Baby,” “What A Beautiful Day” and “Chicks Dig It.” His current album “My Life’s Been A Country Song” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Current Country charts with the single “What Kinda Gone” moving up the Top Ten list. Chris’s complex emotions, introspection and untamed spirit give strength and energy to his songwriting and performing; he turns real life moments into memorable music.

$40 | $30 | $24 | $20 Buy Tickets
Performing Arts Center Ticket Office: 937.328.3874 or toll free 866.PAC.TKTS (722.8587).
Rating: Appropriate for all audiences.

Chicago
September 27, 2008 8:00 PM
Kuss Auditorium
Presented by: Springfield Arts Council
Broadway and Beyond Series
http://www.springfieldartscouncil.org

Murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery – the cornerstones of the sultry and alluring Broadway musical hit Chicago. Chicago is based on the 1926 play by the same name. In 2002, Chicago took to the big screen, winning six Oscars and leading to the rebirth of the musical. Chicago is the story of seductive nightclub dancer Roxie Hart who finds that the road to fame can be a trail of blood. Throw in a cunning lawyer and a bit of razzle dazzle and Roxie goes from cold hearted killer to the toast of the town... and all that jazz!

Adults: $49, $44, $34 | Students (22 and under): $39, $34, $24 Buy Tickets
Performing Arts Center Ticket Office: 937.328.3874 or toll free 866.PAC.TKTS (722.8587).
Rating: For Mature Audiences