SPA gives Tarleton students venue to shine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 4, 2009

By Caleb Hooper

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Low lights will be cast and snaps of applause with be heard at THE Student Programming Association’s (SPA) annual “Night at the Coffeehouse” on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Tarleton State University’s Thompson Student Center Ballrooms.

In the past, the event showcased slam poets, singer/songwriters and other outsourced entertainers. This year SPA is offering the stage to Tarleton students who wish to display their talents in a professional venue.

“The Student Programming Association is conscious of the fact that there are a number of gifted artists at Tarleton, and many of those students are actively pursuing a career path in those passions,” said Michael Butler, graduate assistant for Tarleton Student Activities. “We would like to give the opportunity to Tarleton students to showcase their skills at a professional-style venue free of charge and give them free publicity out of the event.”

SPA plans to have five to eight acts, each with a 15-20 minute performance. A short intermission will be held between performers to allow for set-up time.

Open to the public and with free admission, this event will have various types of coffee, hot chocolate and an assortment of pastries and cookies to create a true coffeehouse vibe.

For more information on this event contact SPA at 968-9490 or visit at www.tarleton.edu/~spa.

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