Let VU Entertain You!
Posted on January 3rd, 2012
Tickets now on sale for Skelton Center events
VINCENNES, Ind. – Comedy, Country music, and Inspiration will be featured in January at Vincennes University’s Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. When required, tickets can be purchased online in advance at www.vinu.edu/redskelton or at the Skelton Center box office, .
Comedian Arvin Mitchell will perform on Jan. 12, 8:00 p.m. (EST). Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for non-VU students and seniors. Mitchell hit the comedy scene running after his debut on BET’s Coming to the Stage. His runner-up status on the comedy reality show turned him into a household name with audiences both young and not so young. His clean comedic style and his hilarious impressions have made him a force to be reckoned with. As the former bartender and co-host of BET’s Club ComicView and host of Spring Bling 21 Questions, Mitchell has attracted fans in the U.S. and abroad. His television appearances have helped him become one of the hottest comedians on the college circuit.
Country music artist DJ Miller will perform on Jan. 19, 8:00 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for non-VU students and seniors. According to Miller, an artist’s ability to entertain a crowd is the single most important part of today’s country music experience. Being able to deliver an unforgettable stage show for fans is often what separates the stars from the superstars. That’s just one of the reasons why audiences shouldn’t be surprised to find the enthusiastic young singer from Idaville, Indiana, racing through the crowd during one of his sets, or hanging out with a group of fans in the middle of a show. He’s even been known to get down on one knee and dedicate a touching love song face-to-face to one of his many female fans. DJ Miller & “Between Sundays” Nominated for “Best New Artist Video” by Yallwire.com
THE POWER OF WE: OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, SPENCER WEST
Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00 PM, Red Skelton Performing Arts Center – Free and open to the public!
Inspirational and charismatic, Spencer West speaks candidly about the struggles he overcame after losing his legs at the age of five. He speaks about overcoming stereotyping and bullying, about finding meaning and happiness in a material world and how he never lost the hope or courage needed to mount personal obstacles. Infused with humor and humility, his thought-provoking message inspires people to find opportunity in every challenge. With every speech, Spencer leaves an indelible mark on his audiences, instilling hope and strong leadership so that they can inspire others to create positive change.
In 2008, Spencer travelled to Kenya on an international volunteer trip where he helped build a school in a rural community in the Maasai Mara. On this trip, he met young people who strive to overcome challenges every day. He credits this experience for helping him recognize his true calling—to motivate and inspire people around the world.
Spencer recently released his first book titled ‘Standing Tall’. He is also currently preparing to climb Mount Kilamanjaro in Tanzania this June in order to raise money for drought relief in East Africa.