Three performances are coming up this week at Lee University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that are open to the public.
“Songs That Touch Our Hearts”
» Where: Lee University chapel, 1020 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn.
» When: 7 p.m. today, Oct. 19
» Admission: Free
Hosted by Dr. Paul and Darlia Conn and directed by Danny Murray, tonight’s evening of music will include the congregation joining in singing church favorites from the popular red-back hymnal, which will be provided.
The annual event has become a community favorite since its beginnings at the dedication of Lee’s chapel in 2011. A brief reception will follow the event.
Livestream viewing will be available at https://livestream.com/leeu.
Although admission is free, tickets are required as seating is limited. For more information or to reserve tickets: 423-614-8320.
“Flora, Fauna & Flute”
» Where: UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St.
» When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22
» Admission: Free
The UTC Department of Performing Arts presents flutist Dr. Ronda Ford with Steve Ray providing narration in a performance Sunday.
The evening’s theme of nature will be represented with musical selections and narrations based on birds, flowers, trees and animals, as well as two works loosely based on fairy tales: Alan Ridout’s “The Emperor and the Bird of Paradise” and Wendy Hiscocks’ “Keshovati.
KB and Trip Lee at U-Church
» Where: Lee University, Conn Center, 150 11th St., Cleveland, Tenn.
» When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22
» Admission: Free
Lee University’s fall U-Church series will welcome KB and Trip Lee, members of Christian rap group 116 Clique, on Sunday.
KB, also known as Kevin Burgess, has released a mixtape and three albums. His album, “Tomorrow We Live,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Album chart. KB’s passion for hip-hop led him away from his early dream of being an international missionary. Now his outreach is through his music.
Lee, who has spoken several times for Lee chapel services, is a rapper and pastor. He has released five albums, including “The Waiting Room” and “20/20,” and authored “Rise: Get Up and Live in God’s Great Story” and “The Good Life.”
Lee’s music has been nominated for several Dove awards and three of his albums have debuted at No. 1 on Billboard Gospel charts. He also started Built to Brag youth ministry, and serves as a pastor at Cornerstone Church in Atlanta.
U-Church is open to students, alumni and community. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. Childcare is available for all who attend.
For more information: 423-614-8347.