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History of the C. Kirk Rhein, Jr. Center for the Living Arts

The C. Kirk Rhein, Jr., Center for the Living Arts has had a successful impact on Lakeside since its founding. On July 17, 1996, 43-year-old Lakesider C. Kirk Rhein, Jr., was killed when Flight 800, enroute from Kennedy Airport to Paris, exploded over Long Island. The resultant outpouring of support and memorial gifts inspired the … Read more

‘The Singing Zoologist’ to make Hoover debut

By Kevin GreerLakeside Communications Manager Lucas Miller found a way to combine two of his biggest passions, music and animals, and turn them into a career that has spanned over three decades. Miller, known as “The Singing Zoologist,” brings his high-energy performance to Hoover Auditorium for the first time as…

Behind the scenes with the Hoover Crew

By Kevin GreerLakeside Communications Manager No matter the genre — rock, country, classical, oldies or comedy — Lakesiders show up for the entertainment in Hoover Auditorium. While the audience is sitting back and enjoying the performance, many don’t realize the hard work going on behind the scenes to make sure…