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VISITORS FROM THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2013:

BOB KNIGHT: visited Emens Auditorium on Thursday October 3rd at 7:30pm He is one of the few coaches to have reached 900 wins. When he was 62-years-old, Coach Knight became the youngest of the four coaches ever to reach the milestone of 800 victories. Coach Bob Knight earned his 800th career win at Texas Tech on January 1, 2007 with a Red Raider win over New Mexico (70-68). Coach Bob Knight completed his coaching career at Texas Tech on February 2, 2008...a 67-60 win (#902) over Oklahoma State University at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas. During his six seasons at Army, his 29 years at Indiana University, and his six and a half seasons at the helm of the Texas Tech Red Raider program, he has experienced nothing short of excellence! There are the wins, the conference titles, the national championships, and the exemplary graduation rate and player success after basketball. Most telling, there is the bond that exists between Coach Knight and those who have played for him.

Florida Georgia Line visited Emens Auditorium on Friday, October 11th at 7:30 p.m. With their "Here For The Good Times" Tour, Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard are sure to thrill audiences. The duo known as Florida Georgia Line, have several hit singles that have topped the charts. Their mega-hit song 'Cruise' has now spent a total of 17 weeks in the No. 1 position on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart - the longest any song has held that spot in 50 years. According to Roughstock, Leroy Van Dyke's 'Walk on By' spent 19 weeks at No. 1 in 1962, and Eddy Arnold, Hank Snow and Webb Pierce all had songs that spent a total of 21 weeks at the top of the charts during their careers. That means if 'Cruise' can hold onto the top spot for five more weeks, it would become the longest-charting No. 1 country single in Billboard history. Incredibly, the duo's first full-length studio album, 'Here's to the Good Times,' was just released in December of 2012. 'Cruise' was the first single from that collection, and its success has been bolstered considerably by a remix featuring rapper Nelly. The second single from the album, 'Get Your Shine On,' also spent some time at No. 1 in May. The album's third single, 'Round Here,' was released in June.

Rhythmic Circus visited Emens Auditorium Saturday, October 12th at 7:30 p.m. The international sensation, Feet Don't Fail Me Now, embarks upon a tour of the United States after making its triumphant return from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Europe. This theatrical hit guarantees to enthrall audiences of all ages with its medley of positivity and infectious rhythm. Rhythmic Circus, a troupe of 11 internationally renowned artists, created and performs the applauded theatrical production that celebrates the indomitable power of the human spirit. An award-winning ensemble pilot the audience on a musical voyage telling the tale of four tap dancing misfits who cross paths with a nutty private investigator possessing the extraordinarily bizarre power to halt time. The ensuing bond that develops between them sets them forth on a journey that presents wildly creative look at personal discovery and transformation.  Soledad O'Brien visited Emens Auditorium on Monday, October 14th at 7:30 p.m. Soledad O'Brien is an award winning journalist, documentarian, news anchor and producer. O’Brien was the originator of Black in America and Latino in America. In June 2013 she launched Starfish Media Group, a multiplatform media production and distribution company, dedicated to uncovering and producing empowering stories that take a challenging look at the often divisive issues of race, class, wealth, poverty and opportunity, through personal stories. Starfish Media Group continues to produce Black in America and Latino in America and other programming for CNN. Also, in June 2013, O’Brien joined Al Jazeera America and HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel as a correspondent.

Jason Mraz visited Emens Auditorium on Tuesday, October 15th at 7:30 p.m. A few years ago, Grammy winning singer and songwriter, Jason Mraz released an album that would change his life-- the multi-platinum best-selling, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The album featured the record breaking “I’m Yours”— a buoyant, reggae-flavored love song which captured the hearts of people across the globe, surpassing twenty-one million sales worldwide and setting a record for the longest-running song in the 51-year history of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart with 76 weeks on the chart. The track earned Jason a Grammy “Song of the Year” nomination, was ASCAP’s 2010 “Song of the Year” and led to Mraz being given the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s prestigious “Hal David Starlight Award,” which is presented to songwriters who have made a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs. In 2010, Jason garnered two Grammy wins to add to his long list of accomplishments winning “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance” for “Make It Mine” and “Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals” for “Lucky,” his duet with Colbie Caillat, both from We Sing. We Dance. We StealThings.

Bradley Fields visited Emens Auditorium on Saturday, October 19th at 2:00 p.m. Bradley Fields captivates the audience with his famous magic illusions, as he turns them on to the history, the power and beauty of the language of Math! With large multimedia projections, stage illusions, comedy, drama, and audience interaction, the show promotes math-skills and problem-solving. By integrating math concepts with vocabulary, geography, history, and everyday problem-solving, sudents of different interests, abilities and learning styles are able to relate math in new ways. For over 20 years, teachers, math specialists and educators internationally have given it their highest accolades. California Institute of Technology raves "TREMENDOUS!...A very high level of artistic achievement combined with subject matter that proved to be of great interest to our audience and local schools." Kids leave the theatre enthralled, with a renewed sense of wonder, and the enthusiasm to discover the Magic of Math! Since 1987, MatheMagic!® has been seen by over 2 million kids in schools and performing arts centers nationwide!

Hello Dolly visited Emens Auditorium on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. Hello Dolly! was first produced on Broadway in 1964, winning ten Tony Awards including Best Musical. This classic has become one of the most enduring musical theatre hits, enjoying three Broadway revivals as well as international success. The 1969 film adaptation starring Barbara Streisand was nominated for seven Academy Awards. The show's album, "Hello, Dolly!," an Original Cast Recording, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002. This touring production features Sally Struthers in the title role. Jerry Hermans score is filled with Broadway standards, not just the title song, but terrific songs like "Put on Your Sunday Clothes," "It Only Takes a Moment," and the show-stopping act one curtain song, "Before the Parade Passes By."

The Price is Right came to Emens Auditorium on Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:30 p.m. The Price is Right Live! is the hit interactive stage show that gives contestants pulled right from the audience the chance to "Come On Down" to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing classic games from television's longest running and most popular game show. From Plinko to Cliffhangers to the Big Wheel, and even the fabulous Showcase, all the favorite games are played just like the TV show. Playing to near sold-out audiences for nearly nine years, The Price is Right Live! has given away more than 10 million dollars in cash and prizes and sold more than 1.2 million tickets.

Hunter Hayes visited Emens Auditorium on Thursday, October 24th at 7:30 p.m. The Country Music Association's choice as the best New Artist of 2012 earned his trophy because of his intense, single-minded dedication to his music. Hunter Hayes works at his craft virtually every waking hour. In his world, there are no days off. There are no hobbies or outside interests. Everything is focused on musical self-improvement. "With me, it's always going to be music," he states. "That's the one thing I know. That is my thing. That is my place. I make music because it's the only way I can breathe. This is how I want to spend the rest of my life."

Sierra Hull visited Emens Auditorium on Friday, October 25th at 7:30 p.m. Sierra Hull is the first bluegrass musician to receive a Presidential Scholarship to the Berklee College of Music. Signing with Rounder Records at the age of 13, Sierra has always had a passion for her music. In the past three years, she has received five International Bluegrass Music Association nominations.]

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