Datebook: October 2 - Groucho Turns 122

Happy birthday Groucho Marx! It's hard to imagine he turns 122 today. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

It’s Tuesday, October 2

The annual Murray State University Faculty Showcase Recital is tonight at 7:30 in the Performing Arts Hall.  Eleven faculty members perform musical selections ranging from light classical to jazz.  Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students, with proceeds benefiting the music scholarship fund. 

Land Between the Lakes offers Laser Light Shows at the Golden Pond Planetarium tonight.  The shows blend a range of popular music with a laser light display in the 40-foot planetarium dome.  The 5:30 show features music by REM and Nirvana.  The 7:00 show features music by the Beatles. 

Terry Barber, a countertenor and former member of the vocal ensemble Chanticleer, performs tonight at 7:30 at the FCNB Auditorium at Dyersburg State Community College.  Barber’s repertoire includes opera, classical, gospel, folk, and jazz.  For tickets, call 731-285-9117.

See more community events at wkms.org.