MEGAN COURTNEY | Culture Editor
Every semester, the university and its campus organizations put on different events for Lindenwood students and the general public. Here are some of the events you should look forward to next semester upon returning from winter break.
1. Waka Flocka Flame
Saturday, Feb. 2
8 p.m.
Lindenwood Theater
After the release of his 2009 mixtape “Salute Me or Shoot Me,” Waka Flocka Flame made his climb to the top. Now, the rapper has over 1.9 million followers on Twitter.
Waka Flocka Flame is coming to Lindenwood as a part of the One Roar Series presented by the Campus Activities Board. Tickets begin at $10.50, but students can purchase them for $5 apiece at the Scheidegger Center box office with a valid university ID.
2. Winter Dance Concert
Thursday, Feb. 7 – Saturday, Feb. 9
7:30 p.m.
The Emerson Black Box Theater
The students and faculty choreographers of the dance department are putting on an evening of dance that encourages students to be creative.
General admission tickets are $10, but students can get two free tickets from the Scheidegger Center box office with a valid university ID.
3. Our Town
Thursday, Feb. 21 – Saturday, Feb. 23
7:30 p.m.
The Lindenwood Theater
This play, written by Thorton Wilder, tells the story of George Gibbs and Emily Webb, childhood friends turned lovers, who eventually marry. During childbirth, Emily dies. In “Our Town,” the circle of life – growing up, adulthood and death is portrayed in each of the three acts.
Tickets begin at $5 and can be purchased on the Scheidegger Center’s website by clicking here. Students can get two free tickets from the Scheidegger Center box office with a valid university ID.
4. St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra
Friday, March 1
7:30 p.m.
The Lindenwood Theater
The choirs of Lindenwood, St. Charles Community College and St. Louis Community College at Meramec will join the St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra for the performance of “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure. The orchestra will be under the direction of Robert Hart Baker.
Tickets can only be purchased through the St. Louis Philharmonic. For more information, click here.
5. March Music Series
Tuesday, March 5 – Thursday, March 7
7:30 p.m.
The Lindenwood Theater
The March Music Series will feature music from the symphony orchestra, the symphonic band, and the choir. All of the concerts are a showcase of work that students work on throughout the semester.
6. The Rocky Horror Show
Wednesday, March 27 – Thursday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 29 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m.
The Emerson Black Box Theater
After getting a flat tire during a storm, Brad and Janet discover the mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. During their time at the mansion, Brad and Janet meet several characters, and Frank-N-Furter debuts his latest creation, a muscular man named Rocky.
Tickets begin at $15 and can be purchased on the Scheidegger Center’s website by clicking here. Students can get two free tickets from the Scheidegger Center box office with a valid university ID.
7. Spring Dance Concert
Thursday, April 11 – Saturday, April 13
7:30 p.m.
The Lindenwood Theater
The Spring Dance Concert will showcase several senior thesis projects and new choreography from faculty, guest artists and the Lindenwood Dance Program.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on the Scheidegger Center’s website by clicking here. Students can get two free tickets from the Scheidegger Center box office with a valid university ID.
8. 2019 Lindy Awards
Thursday, April 18
7 p.m.
The Emerson Black Box Theater
Every year, the school of Arts, Media, and Communications hosts the Lindy Awards as a way of recognizing student-produced media. Any student who has been enrolled at Lindenwood in the past 12 months at the time of the Lindy’s is eligible to submit work for review.
This past year‘s Lindy’s theme was the ’90s with references to “Saved by the Bell,” Crystal Pepsi and the Brady Bunch. It featured 42 categories and even had a few categories for high school students.
9. GSA Drag Show
Date, time and place TBA
The GSA Drag Show is put on every year, and before the show even begins, most of the seats are already filled and some people have to be turned away.
The theme of this past year’s show was “Dragtivism,” which was “sort of relevant to what’s going on in the world right now,” said Heather Brown-Hudson about the show.
During each of the performances at the show, money was handed to performers who came and collected it. A total of approximately $640 was raised for Pride St. Charles.
