The 13th Annual ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Unplugged acoustic concert is scheduled for this Friday, Nov. 2 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Student Center Ballroom. The concert is a fund-raiser for the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ emergency student loan fund and is sponsored by the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Division of Student Services and Student Activities Board.
ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Unplugged will begin with a featured performance by Five Times August, a popular singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas who performs acoustic pop/rock music. His songs have been featured on several television shows including MTV?s Laguna Beach and CW?s One Tree Hill, among others. His latest album is titled “The Independent,” and for more information and to listen to his music, visit .
Five Times August will be followed by 12 open mic acts by ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ students, faculty and staff, each of whom will perform two songs. Performances will be recorded by ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Channel 6 for future broadcast in the Conway area. Individuals wishing to perform at open mic may contact Jack Gaiser at jackg@uca.edu.
Admission for ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Unplugged is $1 for ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ students, and $5 for faculty, staff and general public. A ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Unplugged XIII compact disc will be sold with all door and CD proceeds to benefit the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ emergency student loan fund. Free coffee and desserts will be provided by ARAMark Campus Dining. Other groups assisting with ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Unplugged include ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Circle K Club, 80 Proof Club, and the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Resident Student Association. For more information about the event, contact Gary Roberts at 450-3416.

