COOS BAY, OR – The Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Music Department is continuing their popular Fidelity Fridays, a solo or group musical performance during each Friday noon lunch hour.  The weekly event begins at 12 p.m. in the Empire Lobby between the Performing Arts Center and Dining Services.  Members of the community are encouraged to join those on campus for music and lunch in the adjoining Empire Café or simply relax in nearby furniture and listen to the varying music styles performed by music students.

The following is a list of scheduled performers this fall term:

• October 14: Ben Rich on Piano
• October 21: Philip NcNiel on Piano
• October 28: (To be announced)
• November 4: Ben Rich (Piano) & Jeremy Tornborn (Tenor Sax)
• November 11: No Performance (Veteran's Day - Holiday)
• November 18: SWOCC Saxaphone Quartet
• November 25: No Performance (Thanksgiving Holiday)
• December 2: SWOCC Vocal Jazz Ensemble
   

 
The community is always invited to partake in the selection of culinary delights at the Empire Café, the college’s dining hall.  Many healthful options are made from scratch every day.  Food is prepared by students from the renowned Oregon Coast Culinary Institute and experienced chefs.  Empire Café is all-you-can-eat; meal hours and prices are as follows.

Empire Café Hours (weekdays)
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., $4.95
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., $5.95
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., $6.95
 
Weekend Schedule and holidays
Brunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., $5.95
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., $6.95

Those interested in more information about Fidelity Fridays should contact Mike Turner, SWOCC Professor and Director of Music, at 541-888-7242.  Anyone seeking additional information about Empire Café can contact Dining Services at 541-888-7189.  A weekly dining menu is available at http://www.socc.edu/cafeteria.