FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 26, 2005

CONTACT: Jean Samson, (515) 225-0396 or samswedm1@mchsi.com
Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119 or lisa.lacher@drake.edu

DRAKE ARTS OPEN HOUSE GIVES BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT ARTS

Bring up the houselights and draw back the curtains. Drake University School of Fine Arts and the Friends of Drake Arts are giving the public the ultimate backstage pass to theater, music and art at Iowa’s largest private university.

Drake will host an open house and reception at the Harmon Fine Arts Center, 25th Street and Carpenter Avenue, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6.

Curious patrons may tour the Drake campus’ historic architecture, interact with artists as they install complex and beautiful sculptures in the Anderson Gallery, learn to move like a thespian or get a free music lesson courtesy of Drake faculty.

Guests are free to sample all the activities, or just take in one or two of their favorites. Come the entire time or come for part of the time.

Refreshments will be served in the main foyer of the Performing Arts Hall throughout the open house.

For a complete list of events and activities, visit www.drake.edu/friends.

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