OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (October 10, 2023) –
OCCC’s Performing Arts Series presents “Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters” for one show only on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. in the Visual and Performing Arts Center theater on the OCCC campus.
Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with the surprisingly deep material of her unabashedly catchy pop music. Singer and playwright Lisa Rock has compiled a moving tribute to the music and life of Carpenter, and brings it to the stage with her six-piece backing band. Dedicated to re-creating the true sound of The Carpenters, Rock and her band showcase some of the most memorable songs of the 70s, including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and of course “Close to You.”
Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.occc.edu or by calling the OCCC Box Office at 405.682.7579.
“Close to You” is be presented in addition to OCCC’s 2023-2024 Touring Attractions season. The season brochure is available online at https://www.occc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023-2024-PAS-Brochure-Final.pdf.
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About Oklahoma City Community College:
Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has been the heartbeat of the Metro, dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities. Serving nearly 18,000 students, we are committed to producing leaders. “Student Success, Community Enrichment” is our mission as we offer more than 60 degree and certificate programs that provide a steppingstone to further education or immediate career readiness. We remain dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality education that equips students to achieve personal and professional goals. OCCC is more than an institution; we are a community catalyst, fostering growth and success in our city, our workforce, and the lives of our students. Discover your potential at OCCC, where your future is our purpose.
Media Contact:
Sarah Barrow
Executive Director of Communication
sarah.barrow@occc.edu
405-834-5406
