Torch News Briefs

Comedian Jessica Kirson

Entertainment Unlimited presents comedian Jessica Kirson on Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. at Quizno’s in the Rankin Center. Kirson has appeared in Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and “Fresh Faces,” Nickelodeon’s “Sixth in the Suburbs,” seasons two and three of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” NBC’s “Last Call with Carson Daly,” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” For more information contact EU at eu@nullferris.edu or call x2610. ***Mature Audiences Only***

Kappa Talent ShowKase

The Epsilon Tau Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. presents “Talent ShowKase” featuring R&B recording artist J. Holiday and host C.P. The Komedian (KAPsi, MSU). Other performers include Uniquely Defined (FSU Pom Squad), Keenan Bowman (2008 Ferris Idol Winner), Megan Redmond (2009 Ferris Idol Winner), and R.I.B. (Rhythm in BLUE – GVSU). The event will be held on Dec. 5 in Williams Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for FSU students and $10 for general admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. For more information contact Eric Andrews at andrewe3@nullferris.edu.

Voca Lyrica Holiday Concert

Voca Lyrica’s Holiday Concert will be held on Dec. 6 at the United Church at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Guests include the brass ensemble, Con Brio Voce. Tickets are $7 and are available at The Old Pioneer store, Patterson’s Flowers, from Voca Lyrica members, and at the door. For more information contact Helen Sobers at sobersh@nullferris.edu or call x3695.

Art, Drugs, and Crime

On Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. the Association of Ferris Forensic Students presents speaker Shelia Meese in the Whitney Young Room (Rankin Center 125/127). Meese is a forensic artist and drug analyst from the Michigan State Police Crime Lab. For more information contact Kevin Shaw at shawk3@nullferris.edu.

Holiday Jazz Band and Choir Concert

The FSU Jazz Band and Choir are having a concert on Dec. 8. This free event will take place on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. in the Rankin Center Dome Room. For more information contact Cate Arroe at arroec@nullferris.edu or call x2070.

“Who’s Real and Who’s Not”

On Dec. 3 Alpha Phi Alpha (Zeta Beta Chapter) will be hosting an open discussion on African American images in society and the media. The event will take place at 7 p.m. in the Rankin Center Dome Room. For more information contact Brandon Cole at b_cole_228@nullyahoo.com.