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Summer Session

Summer Session 2008

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All performances at 7:00pm in Cox Auditorium. No charge for admission.

 Mark Suh: Korea, North and South

Monday, July 21

Mark Suh is one of the globe’s leading authorities on North Korea. A native South Korean, Dr. Suh has written and spoken about North Korea in English, German, and Korean. As a member of the Pugwash Society, his particular interest is in the prevention of nuclear proliferation. A graduate of Principia College, Suh has daughters attending The Principia School and Principia College.

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 Elaine Bromka: Tea For Three

Tuesday, July 22

“Lady Bird, Pat & Betty: Tea for Three” reveals a gallery of intimate portraits of three remarkable, radically different First Ladies. We discover each at a threshold moment in her life, and learn the personal cost of what Pat Nixon called “the hardest unpaid job in the world.” Elaine Bromka is a professional actress with credits on Broadway and in many television shows. www.teaforthreetheplay.com

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 Roy Rivers: A Tribute to John Denver

Thursday, July 24

Appearing with some of John Denver’s own band members, Roy Rivers will have you laughing and clapping as he brings John Denver’s music to the Principia stage.
www.john-denver-tribute.com

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 Gary Dammer Big Band

With vocalist Sherry Drake
Friday, July 25

Swing a little with Gary Dammer’s 17-piece orchestra as Sherry Drake sings some of the great numbers from yesteryear.

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 Beverly Scott: Bringing Broadway Home

Saturday, July 26

In her inimitable style, Beverly Scott invites the audience into Broadway songs and scenes sure to warm your heart.

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 Chris Bordeaux: Beyond Petroleum

Monday, July 28

Energy policy expert Chris Bordeaux addresses some of today’s burning questions about life’s changes as we wean ourselves from the use of oil. He’ll look at evolving technologies in transportation, biofuels and electrical energy production, as well as alternative energy sources, governmental policies and tax incentives.

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The Soul-Stirring Gypsy Music of Spain: an evening with Ronald Radford

Tuesday, July 29

Ronald Radford, the American Master of the Flamenco Guitar brings his fire, magic and inspiration to the Cox Auditorium stage. The Daily Oklahoman/Times describes him this way: “The melodies were haunting, the rhythms were fiery and the concert was a leisurely journey into flamenco - the folk music of southern Spain - led by Ronald Radford.Radford presented a friendly, unpretentious and technically dazzling performance.” www.ronaldradford.com ; Click for video link

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 Chapter 6

Thursday, July 31

Returning to Principia is the fabulous singing septet of a capella voices. With their clever vocal percussions and tight harmonies, they’re just plain fun to listen to. www.chapter6.com

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