Ticket sales dates announced for Bicknell Center events
Friday, January 16, 2015 2:00 AM
News
Pittsburg, KS
Pittsburg State University officials today announced ticket sale dates for three of the most anticipated events of the Bicknell Center’s inaugural season.
Tickets for the March 12 Grand Opening Celebration and the April 7 David Osborne concert will go on sale at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2.
Tickets for the April 22 lecture by former First Lady Laura Bush will be available for the general public on Monday, Feb. 23. A limited number of tickets will be made available early, on Thursday, Feb. 19, for Pittsburg State University students with a valid ID.
“This is a great start to our inaugural season,” said Joe Firman, Bicknell Center director. “The caliber of these artists and performances reflects the quality of our facility. It’s gratifying to see this university’s vision for the arts come to life on stage.”
Ticket prices for the Grand Opening Celebration will be $22 for the general public. Tickets for the David Osborne concert will be $20 for the general public. Tickets will be $15 for persons 65 and over, students 18 and under, and PSU faculty and staff. There will be no charge for PSU students with a valid ID.
Tickets for former First Lady Laura Bush will be $35 for the general public and $30 for seniors, children and PSU faculty and staff. PSU students with a valid ID will be able to purchase a limited number of tickets to this presentation at the special rate of $5. (Limit of 1 ticket per student with ID)
The Grand Opening Celebration, produced by entertainment veteran and philanthropist Gene Bicknell, is entitled “A tribute to America and the Arts: Gene Bicknell in Concert” and will feature performances by the Pittsburg State University Choirs, the SEK Symphony and members of the Pittsburg State Theatre.
Known throughout the world as the “Pianist to the President,” Steinway Artist David Osborne is a master interpreter of classic songs and regularly performs at the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. A native of Miami, Okla., Osborne has entertained at the White House for Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
Former First Lady Laura Bush is visiting campus as part of the university’s Women in Government Lecture Series. Mrs. Bush will share remarks on education, literacy, volunteerism and human rights.
Full details on these and other events taking place at the Bicknell Center are available online at