Stocker Arts Center Exciting New Performing Artists Series Subscriptions on Sale Now Subscriptions for the 2017-2018 Stocker Arts Center Performing Artists Series are now on sale. This season's high-energy entertainment celebrates the center's 37th year on Lorain County Community College's campus. "We are so pleased with this year's lineup of diverse, uniquely captivating performances," director Janet Herman Barlow said. "This season's Performing Artists Series brings back memories of old favorites like 'Candid Camera' and new shows like 'SHUFFLE,' which recreates the experience of an iPod DJ extravaganza for the audience." This season's Performing Artists Series features an array of favorite stories and modern novelties, including: * Tuesdays With Morrie starring Jamie Farr Monday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays With Morrie is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie's appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig's Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life. This 20th Anniversary tour stars Jamie Farr (from Toledo), Klinger from TV's M*A*S*H, as Morrie. * SHUFFLE Concert Friday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. The six-member ensemble, SHUFFLE Concert, is on its way to becoming an international phenomenon. A SHUFFLE concert engages the audience by allowing them to choose what music the group will play. The musical menu offers selections from baroque to Broadway and just about everything in between. With a new "mix" every time, SHUFFLE Concert captivates audiences by combining fun and adventure with the highest musical professionalism. * Neil Berg's "Pianomen" - An Intimate Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John Sunday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. "Pianomen" pays an intimate tribute to the compositions and songwriting of two of the most eclectic and iconic composers of the 20th Century, Billy Joel, and Elton John. Hear the crowd-pleasing popular hits and forgotten songs of the last four decades. These timeless songs light up the stage and are performed by award-winning composer, lyricist and producer Neil Berg, a Broadway keyboardist, on piano with two incredible vocalists. * Million Dollar Quartet Tuesday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. The Tony Award-winning smash hit Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the recording session that brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. The show features rock hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Who Do You Love?," "Matchbox," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hound Dog" and more. * The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Critics and audiences alike rave about his incredible high-energy, grand-scale magic and illusions. Referred to as "Houdini Times Ten!" by NBC, Blagg's show is packed with new mind-blowing illusions and his trademark off-the-cuff personality that make this show a great family event. People will float in mid-air, vanish in the blink of an eye and so much more. * Candid Camera - 8 Decades of Smiles with Peter Funt Sunday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. "Smile, you're on Candid Camera!" Over eight different decades, nearly everyone who watches TV can happily relate to that magical phrase. Now the TV favorite comes to the stage with a multi-media show combining clips and quips and great fun. Peter Funt, host of over 200 episodes since taking over for his Dad, Allen, offers a special blend of humor and insight that makes audiences laugh while wondering what surprises will happen next. Peter is a nationally syndicated columnist, whose wry takes on human nature have pleased audiences in print, on TV and in theaters. "8 Decades of Smiles" combines the funniest clips from the "Candid Camera" library with on-stage surprises and audience participation. Dinner is available prior to the Performing Artists Series shows prepared by LCCC Dining Services, Chase Wilcox, Executive Chef. Dinners are usually held in the Norton Culinary Arts Center next to Stocker Arts Center and begin at 5:45 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. Tickets for dinner are $30 per person and dinner reservations are taken up to one week prior to the date of the show. Valet parking is also available for the Performing Artists Series shows for $5 per car. To purchase tickets for any of the shows or to request a season calendar, call the box office at (440) 366-4040. Hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. The box office is also open 90 minutes before ticketed events (60 minutes before Student Matinees). Returning six-show subscription patrons can renew their seats to Performing Artists Series shows until Friday, August 18. Guests may also purchase tickets online at www.stockerartscenter.com<http://www.stockerartscenter.com>. Tickets for most other shows in the Random Acts Series, Studio Sessions (formerly the Studio Theatre Cabaret Series), Student Matinee Series and the Fall Film Series are now on sale. To learn more about the upcoming season or order tickets, visit stockerartscenter.com or call (440) 366-4040. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Follow Stocker Arts Center on Facebook and @StockerArts on Twitter and Instagram. Allison Jack Writer & Project Coordinator Marketing & Outreach Initiatives Lorain County Community College 440.366.7082 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035