The 13th Annual UCA Unplugged acoustic concert is scheduled for this Friday, Nov. 2 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the UCA Student Center Ballroom. The concert is a fund-raiser for the UCA emergency student loan fund and is sponsored by the UCA Division of Student Services and Student Activities Board.
UCA 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 www.fivetimesaugust.com.
Five Times August will be followed by 12 open mic acts by UCA students, faculty and staff, each of whom will perform two songs. Performances will be recorded by UCA 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 UCA Unplugged is $1 for UCA students, and $5 for faculty, staff and general public. A UCA Unplugged XIII compact disc will be sold with all door and CD proceeds to benefit the UCA emergency student loan fund. Free coffee and desserts will be provided by ARAMark Campus Dining. Other groups assisting with UCA Unplugged include UCA Circle K Club, 80 Proof Club, and the UCA Resident Student Association. For more information about the event, contact Gary Roberts at 450-3416.
