Bucks Fall Semester 2024 has officially started, which not only means new students and new classes, but also new entertainment for the Zlock Performing Arts Center. This semester the Bucks community can look forward to almost weekly lineups of refreshing and exciting new talent.
With 15 events scheduled for this semester, there are a lot of interesting options for every type of audience member.
Kicking off the semester with a blue grass performance, attendees enjoyed the Po’ Ramblin Boys on Sept. 7 at 7:30pm.
For jazz lovers, the Cultural Streaming Series brings showcases the talents of various artists such Billie Holiday, Dave Brubeck Quartet, and Pat Martino. This series is spread out between September and November.
The Cultural Streaming Series is convenient for students, as they take place during the free hour on Thursdays at 12:15pm, so “it’s a great place to stop in, eat lunch, no tickets needed and enjoy the recorded streaming of different jazz artist” according to Peter Chiovarou, Director of Community Programming and College Events.
Chiovarou also encourages students to reach out to him if they have suggestions for what they would like to see come to the Zlock stage. He tries his best to gear toward the interest of the community and build a program for all to enjoy.
This year, Chiovarou was able to snag the talents of Richboro native Jake Schwartz who will be arriving the night of Sept. 14 at 7:30pm to showcase his skills in magic. Schwartz has won many international awards, and has appeared on television over 65 times.
Chiovarou is looking most forward to “SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure, I’ve never seen anything like it before… it’s a vibrant, fun, family programming”. Set just in time for spooky season, it is a must-see bilingual/bicultural musical scheduled for Nov. 9. It will be showcasing the Mexican cultural tradition of Día De Los Muertos; a day dedicated to deceased loved ones.
The Zlock Performing Arts Center has an unbeatable line up this semester, and it is free to all current Bucks Students. Alumni and faculty can purchase tickets at a 10% discount rate.
Bucks Live! Box office can be found just across the hall from the Zlock Center and is where anyone with any inquires to ticket purchasing, event scheduling and questions should contact.
The box office also offers discounts to seniors 65+, Active Military and Vets. Cash bar is open to all those who can participate (21+) which opens up 90 minutes prior to every night performance. Parking is free for all events.
The Zlock Performance Center cannot be successful without the help of the students. Students can be hired through Federal Work study to help out on performance nights by running the box office, check in at the doors, and ushering. Anyone interested in getting more involved at the Zlock Performance Arts Center should contact Peter Chiovarou at [email protected].
Check out a more detailed description on each artist, as well as FAQ, policies and more online at www.bucks.edu/tickets