Christian music artist Woods to perform in concert
FOR RELEASE: Thursday, October 30, 2008
Huntington, Ind.-Christian music artist Ayiesha Woods will be in concert at Huntington University as a special part of the Conference on Christianity, Culture and Diversity in America. Woods will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Center for the Arts.
After early feats such as winning the 2004 Producer of the Year Award at The Caribbean Gospel Music Awards (also known as The Marlin Awards), Woods gained national recognition with her debut album "Introducing Ayiesha Woods," which earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel album and a Dove Award nod for Best New Artist in 2006. She recently released her second album, "Love Like This." FUSE FM, Huntington University's campus radio station, will present the concert along with Star 88.3, and representatives will be on hand for giveaways.
The concert is also sponsored by the Rocky and Carol Strickler Endowment.
The Conference on Christianity, Culture and Diversity in America will address the growing issues of diversity in America, which range from race, ethnicity, gender, culture and religion, to age and the physically challenged-all from a Christian worldview. Given this, the plenary speakers and other presenters will share research that embodies the themes of Christianity, culture and diversity. Opportunities for networking and ongoing dialogue will be offered and encouraged with an emphasis on practical application and advancing diversity on Christian campuses.
To register for the conference, which includes concert admission, log on to www.huntington.edu/cccda. For further details, contact conference chair Susie Burson, assistant professor of education, at (260) 359-4150.
Tickets solely for the Ayiesha Woods concert are $18 for reserved seating, $16 for seniors and students, $5 for Huntington University students, and $13.50 for Huntington University faculty and staff members. To reserve tickets, call the Merillat Center for the Arts Box Office at (260) 359-4261.
