February 17, 2022

Two Family-Friendly Performances Light up March as Part of the WCU Live! Performing Arts Series

Tickets are now on sale for two family-friendly performances that are part of the WCU Live! Performing Arts Series at West Chester University.Johnny Peers Both performances take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Information at www.wcupatix.com/wculive or call 610.436.2266.

On Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m., Johnny Peers & The Muttville Comix will leave audiences howling with laughter with his personality plus canines. Starring mostly rescue dogs Johnny leads through challenging and hilarious tricks, this show has been hailed as “a truly funny, slapstick dog act.” 

Saturday, March 12 at 4 p.m. welcomes back Artrageous, a one-of-a-kind “all arts” show that will amaze with its high energy and heart-pounding action as arts and music collide. Described as "Blue Man Group meets Picasso," this show is perfect for every age.

All faculty, staff, students, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask which covers their nose and mouth when indoors. Face masks may be worn when outdoors, but it is not an obligation of this policy notice. Selecting one of the following options will comply with the University’s mask requirements: a surgical mask, a surgical mask with a cloth mask worn over it, or a KN95 mask (or the equivalent). Mask and COVID-19 safety measures at West Chester University will continue to be updated here. Please check ahead for updated information before attending your performance.

ArtrageousEnrolling more than 17,000 students, West Chester University is the largest member of the 14-institution Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is currently celebrating its 150th Anniversary year (www.wcupa.edu/wcu150/). Founded in 1871, the University is a comprehensive public institution, offering a diverse range of more than 200 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, Philadelphia, and online. Six colleges and two schools comprise the University: University College, Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the Wells School of Music, and the Graduate School.

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