1964 The Tribute to perform at Lipscomb
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Lipscomb University's Students for International Peace and Justice and Oldies 96.3 will present "1964" The Tribute April 18 in a concert to benefit victims of anti-personnel landmines.
The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium, 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children (12 and under), or $7.50 with a Lipscomb I.D. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, and at Lipscomb's Arena Box Office.
The Lipscomb student discount rate is in effect until March 31.
"Concern for the global problem of landmines and their victims sparked the idea for SIPJ in the first place," said Rachel Shaver, a member of the group and one of the event's organizers.
"Landmines cause problems in the daily lives of people around the world. Our hearts go out to the innocent who suffer from these devices, and helping to alleviate their suffering has always been one of our goals," said Shaver, a junior history major from Hawkins, Texas.
"1964" The Tribute recreates an early '60s live Beatles concert. Members of the group spent years researching the "Fab Four" and recreate the experience musically and visually - from the Beatles boots, vintage outfits and Vox amplifiers to the mannerisms, spoken voices and unmistakable harmonies.
Students for International Peace and Justice at Lipscomb exists "for the purpose of involving students in global humanitarian issues," according to its mission statement.
The organization seeks to "take action on behalf of the poor, the outcast, the marginalized, and others who are victims of injustice around the globe. We desire to manifest the love of God to all peoples regardless of race, creed or nationality. By focusing our efforts and actions on particular instances of injustice, we hope to alleviate suffering and bring about change," the statement says.
This is the group's second benefit concert. A concert last spring raised $2,300 for Healing Hands International's effort to provide hunger relief in Honduras.