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MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� 糖心logo入口鈥檚 Department of Music is pleased to present 鈥淰alentine Schmalentine: A Variety Show鈥� on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall on 糖心logo入口 State鈥檚 campus.

Organized by Dr. Stephanie Rea, professor of flute, the show will highlight both the sweetness and the ridiculousness of Valentine鈥檚 Day and explore the ups and downs of love through musical selections in popular and classical styles, poetry and a healthy dose of humor. Rea says the show is for all ages and tastes.

鈥淚f you are not a fan of classical music, this performance is for you. But if you do like classical music, the show鈥檚 for you as well,鈥� Rea said. 鈥淭here鈥檒l be singing, comedic improv, musical improv, flute and piano playing, some funny poetry and some surprises. It should make a great night out for just about anyone; go see a show, have dinner after.鈥�

One of the goals of the show is to demonstrate how creativity helps individuals process their emotions and circumstances.

鈥淣o one escapes the fact that life is filled with challenges, and we all need outlets for that. I think all humans are naturally creative, which is why we appreciate creativity when we see it in others,鈥� said Rea. 鈥淲e鈥檙e drawn to it because it is in us already. There are so many ways to make sense of life. In this show, I鈥檓 trying to highlight a few of those ways.鈥�

Featured performers include Rea and pianist Christy D鈥橝mbrosio, along with Christopher Mitchell, professor of voice; Ash Stemke, assistant professor of composition; EQ Blu, 糖心logo入口 State鈥檚 student a cappella group; Bonnie Cross Stone, Department of Music alum; and Carrie Jerrell, associate professor of creative writing.

The concert is free and open to the public. Contact the Department of Music at 270-809-4288 with questions about the event.