Lindenwood Magazine - Fall / Winter 2019

14 | FALL/WINTER 2019-20 Campus & Alumni EVENTS LU FALL/WINTER 2019-20 | 15 J. SCHEIDEGGER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Touring Series, WINTER 2019-20 N SATURDAY, SEPT. 7, Lindenwood University staff and members of the men’s and women’s ice hockey teams took part in the grand opening celebration of the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Mo. The new 277,000-square-foot facility features four sheets of ice, and the complex will serve thousands of youth and adults from St. Louis and across the country. The main rink has seating for 2,500 fans and is branded as the “Home of Lindenwood Hockey.” Along with new locker rooms, lounges, offices, and athletic training spaces for Lindenwood’s hockey programs, the facility serves as the main practice venue for the 2019 Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues. Lindenwood President John R. Porter and representatives from the city of Maryland Heights, the St. Louis Blues, and other community leaders took part in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony, after which Lindenwood men’s and women’s hockey head coaches Rick Zombo and Shelley Looney participated in a celebrity hockey game with area youth hockey coaches. The event was capped off with an exhibition game between the combined rosters of Lindenwood’s men’s and women’s hockey programs. “This facility rivals that of any other program in the country,” said Shelly Looney, women’s ice hockey head coach and Olympic gold medalist. “Having a world-class facility like this so close to campus with the amenities helps elevate our programs to new heights.” The men’s NCAA D2 hockey team hosted the first game in the facility with a 6-1 win over Bradley University in mid-September. Please visit www.lindenwoodlions. com for the latest scores and schedules for Lindenwood hockey and all Lindenwood sports teams. n O LIONS HOCKEY Moves into New Home at Centene Center DEC. 15, 2019, 2:30 P.M. St. Louis Ballet Presenting the second act of The Nutcracker and other engaging pieces from its world-renowned repertoire. DEC. 21, 2019, 8 P.M. Martina McBride: The Joy of Christmas 2019 The Grammy-nominated country music icon will perform a show of holiday favorites from her two Christmas albums. JAN. 25, 2020, 2 P.M. & 8 P.M. Finding Neverland This touring Broadway production brings to life the story of Peter Pan through the eyes of the character’s creator, playwright J.M. Barrie. FEB. 15, 2020, 8 P.M. The Isley Brothers The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers who recorded “Shout” and “It’s Your Thing” will perform an evening of favorites. MARCH 14, 2020, 8 P.M. The Celtic Tenors The famed Irish vocal group will ring in St. Patrick’s Day a few days early on the Lindenwood Theater stage. APRIL 24, 2020, 8 P.M. The Pianist of Willesden Lane Set in Vienna in 1938 and in London during the Blitz, this powerful play tells the true story of Lisa Jura, a young Jewish pianist who clings to her love of music amid the chaos and uncertainty of wartime Europe. MAY 2, 2020, 8 P.M. Terry Fator— The Voice of Entertainment Terry Fator, comedian, ventriloquist, and winner of America’s Got Talent , along with his bag of characters, will provide an evening filled with laughs. “There are so many opportunities to see, hear, and experience everything the Scheidegger Center has to offer,” said Peter Colombatto, marketing and communications director for the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. “In addition to our Touring Series performances, we have a full slate of student theatre, music, dance, fashion, art, and more. Find out about all of it at LUBoxOffice.com.” Lindenwood SPORTS