African storyteller visits Lewis University on Feb. 8 as part of touring series

Storyteller Shanta performs at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 in the Sancta Alberta located on the University’s main campus in Romeoville as part of the Arts & Ideas touring series.

Shanta will encircle her audience in an unforgettable experience of African culture. Shanta’s performance features not only stories, but also poetry, chants and the spellbinding sounds of musical instruments of African origin. Melding the work of her own creative spirit with African folktales and contemporary African-American perspectives, Shanta’s stories focus on empowerment, peace, healing and self-discovery and the many ways in which people attain them.

Non-refundable $10 tickets for the performance may be purchased through the Philip Lynch Theatre. For more information, please call the PLT box office at (815) 836-5500, open Monday through Friday from 1– 4:30 p.m. The Philip Lynch Theatre is located on the main campus of Lewis University on Route 53 in Romeoville.

This event is being presented as a part of Lewis University’s Arts & Ideas Program, providing cultural and educational programming for students and the community. For additional information, please contact Dr. Michael Cunningham, Director of Arts & Ideas, at (815) 836-5385.

Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,000 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares ethically grounded, globally aware, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.  For more information, please visit www.lewisu.edu.