FREEdom of expression
Student musicians take the stage for free performance
The expensive cost of entertainment doesn’t always correlate well with a thinning wallet, but Grand Valley State University students don’t have to break their piggy banks for the Sept. 11 Student Spotlight Showcase – it’s free.
The showcase, hosted by student-run event organization Spotlight Productions, features several GVSU students who applied for spots to perform in Area 51, located on the lower level of Kirkhof Center to the left of River Landing.
Oh, and free ice cream and brownies.
“It’s a great event that caters to all students and a fun way to get involved on campus,” said Bradley Kosiba, music committee chair for Spotlight Productions.
Each act will have 15 minutes to perform, and although the showcase is intended for musical performances, Kosiba said that poets are welcome, too.
Mark Pierce, a GVSU student musician, is returning to the Student Spotlight Showcase stage Tuesday night.
“Spotlight Productions is good for students who are trying to get use to playing in front of a crowd … to me, it’s a good outlet to simply express myself toward others,” Pierce said.
Although Pierce will be performing solo, he is also part of the Grand Rapids-based band Something Utopic.
Like many artists he experiences nerves before a performance.
“I use to be really nervous about these kinds of events,” Pierce said. “But if you know your material and are able to play, sing, act to yourself, then what’s stopping you from doing it in front of others?”
Pierce encouraged students to try out for a Student Spotlight Showcase, he said, because it is a rewarding experience.
“This show has always been an important aspect of Spotlight Productions’ music committee. We recognize that there are many musicians at GV who want to perform, and we are glad to make that a possibility,” Kosiba said.
Kosiba added that Spotlight Productions is still looking for acts to fill open slots.
To sign up, or for more information, email Concertsgv@gmail.com.
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Pictures of the Year 2012-2013


Courtesy Photo/Joe Kargula and Erik Peterson run the Marathon leg of the Ironman Triathlon

GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Heath Parling (12) leading the offense past Notre Dame College.

GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Jake Isaacson placed eigth in the Spartan Invitational. Isaacson's time of 25:04 was the highest among Division II athletes.

GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Student Senate President Jack Iott speaks to the assembly during Thursday's meeting.

Courtesy / gvsu.edu President Haas and Montcalm Community College President Robert C. Ferrentino sign the transfer agreement


Courtesy Photo/ GVSU Athletic Department Sophomore Chris Cunningham lines up a putt at a past match.

Courtesy Photo / GVSULakers.com Andrew Darrell prepares to return the serve earlier this season.

GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".

GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".

GVL / Archive Forward Briauna Taylor (31) chases down a lose ball in a game last season

Courtesy Photo / Dean Breest Sophomore Allyson Winchester was named the GLIAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year after finishing first with a time of 20:48.8.

GVL / Archive GVSU's Breland Hogan rises and fires over three defenders last season.

GVL/Bo Anderson Briauna Taylor leads the fast break during a game earlier this season.

GVL / Robert Mathews Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning, James Moyer, leading a walk through of the Mary Ideam Pew Library

Courtesy Photo / GVSU DII Men's Hockey Jeremy Christopher chases down a puck during a matchup last season.

GVL / Bo Anderson Students and faculty danced under the spectacular light show in the Devos Place Ballroom

GVL / Robert Mathews Martin L�wenberg, holocaust survivor, speaking at the Genocide Awareness Night presentation in the Grand River Room.

Courtesy / Dean Breest Senior Sam Lockhart finishes her indoor career with two individual national championships in weight throw and shot put at the 2013 National Championships.

Archive / Robert Mathews Giancarlo Brugnoni (40) rounding the bases during a previous game.

GVL/Bo Anderson Seniors Christ Koppenaal, Bill Madsen, and Mitch Weber measure the exterior of the Wesley House as part of an energy audit.

GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Anthony Campanella pitching against Tiffin University during the Lakers double header.

GVL / Eric Coulter Brother Jed Smock, a member of Campus Ministry USA, speaks with fervor to a student. Many students, all with differing views, came to watch the Campus Ministry members speak.

GVL / Sean Mouton A passing walker stops to admire some recently constructed pieces of Art Prize 2012.

GVL Archive Senior Nick Gunthorpe follows through and watches his shot at the Ardenson last year. This weekend the team will be playing in South Haven.

GVL / Bo Anderson GVSU's Katie Martin points to her teammate after safely reaching second base.

GVL / Robert Mathews Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons under construction.

GVL / Archive The Grand Valley Rowing Team during Spring Training in Florida last spring.

GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.

GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
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