CELEBRATION GOES BOLDER
Kicking off Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m., Celebration of the Arts will be held at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center with art galleries and performances by Lynn students, faculty and alumni.
This year’s celebration will have the largest gallery to date and will take place on two consecutive nights. On April 25, the event will begin at 6:30 p.m., while the festivities on April 26 will begin at 5:30 p.m.
“For the past six years, I have supported the university by assisting with the organization of a lobby art gallery that precedes the main-stage show,” said Darren Allen, College of Arts and Sciences associate professor. “The gallery offers collections of work from students, alumni, staff and faculty. It has been my pleasure to meet and work with these brilliant artists.”
Since 2014, Celebration of the Arts has sold out each year. This event gathers Boca locals and the Lynn community to celebrate the importance of art.
“Everyone participating in Celebration of the Arts are members of the Lynn community including students, faculty, staff and even alumni,” said Carrie Simpson, director of Celebration of the Arts and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. “That’s what makes it special—it’s something that people like to come back and be a part of.”
The show during this year’s event will include musical theater pieces as well as some of today’s hits. By getting students involved, the main-stage showcase truly represents the Lynn community as a whole.
“My favorite part is making new friends and seeing the amazing talent here at our university,” said Lensa Jeudy, senior and Celebration performer. “This will be my second year performing in the Celebration of the Arts, and I am excited to be a part of this event again.”
While Jeudy and others have worked alongside Celebration for years now, some of Lynn’s freshmen have joined in on the festivities as well.
“I really enjoy the pieces I am in and the opportunity to meet diverse and wonderful people in all aspects,” said Mia Tippenhauer, freshman. “I think that this event is a display of the talent on campus. It is a wonderful moment of support, passion and love for the performing arts.”
Lynn students each receive one free ticket to the Friday night show with their Lynn ID. To secure a seat for the showcase, visit the Box Office in the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center to receive a ticket today.
