The Artist-Lecture Series was established in 1964 to bring noted lecturers and quality programs in the performing arts to the MSU campus and the Wichita Falls community. The all-student Artist-Lecture Series Committee is pleased to invite your participation in this season’s Artist-Lecture Series.

Note: Students, faculty and staff receive free tickets with a valid MSU Campus Card. Tickets for faculty, staff, and the general public can be obtained at the Clark Student Center Information Desk two weeks prior to each event. Students may obtain tickets three weeks prior to an event.

For tickets call (940) 397-4291

Season tickets:
$75 for general public
$65 for senior citizens, active-duty military, and MSU alumni

Individual event tickets:
$20.00 for general public
$18.00 for senior citizens, active-duty military, and MSU alumi

Beppe Gambetta September 24, 2009 7:00 pm Akin Auditorium From his unique background as an Italian musician in love with both American roots music as well as the music of his native country, Beppe Gambetta has traveled the world to dazzle and charm music enthusiasts. Gambetta still lives in his native Genova and has performed in such venues as the prestigious Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. He naturally and seamlessly bridges the shores of the two continents, creating a musical fusion where American roots music and Ligurian tradition not only co-exist but interact. Special thanks to Dr. Brian Hull with Acoustic Arts Production, Bill and Pat Thacker, and John Hirschi for their support of this musical event.

The Rev. Al Sharpton September 30, 2009 7:00 pm Akin Auditorium Alfred Charles “Al” Sharpton, Jr. is an American Baptist minister, civil rightsactivist, and radio talk show http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_radio host. In 2004, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. presidential election. He plays host to his own radio talk show, Keepin’ It Real and makes regular guest appearances on Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC.

Tony McManus November 13, 2009 7:00 pm Akin Auditorium In a little more than 10 years as a professional musician, Tony McManus has come to be recognized throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic music. From early childhood his twin obsessions of traditional music and acoustic guitar have worked together to produce a startlingly original approach to this ancient art. Special thanks to Dr. Brian Hull with Acoustic Arts Production, Bill and Pat Thacker, and John Hirschi for their support of this musical event.

Dr. Richard Heinzl February 1, 2010 7:00 pm Akin Auditorium In 1988, just out of medical school, Richard Heinzl founded Doctors Without Borders Canada, the Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian organization. Shortly thereafter he became its first field volunteer, spending an extraordinary year in remote Cambodia. Hundreds of volunteers have since followed in his footsteps. He will share his stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in the midst of war and other challenges.

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, an 18-piece jazz ensemble, celebrates and personifies the best of the big band tradition with a very contemporary and original sound. Through the writing genius of Gordon Goodwin, audiences have enjoyed one of the most craftsman-like, hard-swinging jazz ensembles comprised of L.A.’s finest musicians. Gordon’s witty and insightful arrangements propel the listener on a journey through a myriad of styles: Latin, blues, swing, classical, hard-hitting jazz, and even homage to Looney Tunes.

Sloane Crosley March 8, 2010 7:00 pm Akin Auditorium Sloane Crosley is a witty, urbane and madcap new voice in American letters. Her book I Was Told There'd Be Cake is the comic debut of the year. An instant bestseller, Cake tills the rich comedic soil of disappointments – social, romantic, and professional – to present an indispensible portrait of what it feels like to be young today.