The 13th Annual 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Unplugged acoustic concert is scheduled for this Friday, Nov. 2 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Center Ballroom. The concert is a fund-raiser for the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø emergency student loan fund and is sponsored by the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Division of Student Services and Student Activities Board.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø Unplugged will begin with a featured performance by Five Times August, a popular singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas who performs acoustic pop/rock music. His songs have been featured on several television shows including MTV?s Laguna Beach and CW?s One Tree Hill, among others. His latest album is titled “The Independent,” and for more information and to listen to his music, visit .
Five Times August will be followed by 12 open mic acts by 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students, faculty and staff, each of whom will perform two songs. Performances will be recorded by 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Channel 6 for future broadcast in the Conway area. Individuals wishing to perform at open mic may contact Jack Gaiser at jackg@uca.edu.
Admission for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Unplugged is $1 for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students, and $5 for faculty, staff and general public. A 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Unplugged XIII compact disc will be sold with all door and CD proceeds to benefit the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø emergency student loan fund. Free coffee and desserts will be provided by ARAMark Campus Dining. Other groups assisting with 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Unplugged include 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Circle K Club, 80 Proof Club, and the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Resident Student Association. For more information about the event, contact Gary Roberts at 450-3416.
