OU invites area performance art lovers to indulge themselves after work

This engaging series of diverse and professional-quality productions invites all area performing arts lovers to spend time in the inspiring company of faculty and student musicians, actors and dancers.

Arts-After-Work features roughly hour-long performances starting at 6 p.m., which allows attendees to avoid rush hour traffic and enjoy their evenings feeling refreshed and uplifted. What's more, tickets for all series performances are "Pay What You Wish," with a minimum contribution of $1.

To once again kick off the Arts-After-Work season, the highly acclaimed OU Jazz Faculty will present a dynamic array of compositions in a Thursday, Sept. 20, concert that promises to have listeners tapping their feet and marveling at the sounds they're hearing. Following this performance will be must-see events featuring opera, musical theatre, world music, dance and more. To see the full season line-up, visit oakland.edu/artsafterwork.

All Arts-After-Work performances take place in Varner Recital Hall, located on the campus of Oakland University. Interactive and printable maps are available at oakland.edu/map.

Tickets are available at the door or in advance by visiting the Star Tickets website at startickets.com or calling Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737; by calling the Varner Box Office at (248) 370-3013; by visiting the Center for Student Activities Service Window in Oakland Center, or by visiting the Varner Box Office from 3-6 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, or up to one hour before each performance.

Complete ticket information about all in-person, online and phone sales options is available on the Music, Theatre and Dance website at oakland.edu/tickets.