Oct. 14
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts will present Parsons Dance at 7:30 p.m. This internationally renowned dance company, under the artistic direction of choreographer David Parsons, creates and performs contemporary American works of extraordinary artistry. Ruth Barnes, assistant professor of theatre and dance, will present an introduction to the performance at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $16 and $26 and can be purchased by calling the Missouri State TIX box office at (417) 836-7678 or (toll free) 888-476-7849 or by visiting www.missouristatetix.com.

Oct. 21
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts will present An Evening with Bebe Neuwirth at 7:30 p.m. This performance is part of the Missouri State University Jazz Showcase. Bebe Neuwirth is best known to television audiences as Lillith, the wife of Frasier Crane, and to Broadway fans for her roles as Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart in Chicago. Tickets are $23 and $33 and can be purchased by calling the Missouri State TIX box office at (417) 836-7678 or (toll free) 888-476-7849.