BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Get ready to ring in the season with high-spirited harmonies and heartwarming classics as Straight No Chaser returns to Bloomington as part of their Holiday Road Tour on December 11 at 7:30 p.m. Indiana University’s own cappella sensation will perform at IU Auditorium, bringing festive cheer back where their journey began.

 

Straight No Chaser’s performance will serve up an all-you-can-eat buffet of holiday music (with none of the calories). The nine-man act of Walter Chase, Jerome Collins, Seggie Isho, Michael Luginbill, Steve Morgan, Jasper Smith, Luke Bob Robinson, Tyler Trepp, and Freedom Young, has served as a festive blend of harmonious voices for more than 25 years. Even though the group has been together for a quarter of a century, the thrill of performing holiday songs for old and new fans alike is not lost on them, especially when they return to Bloomington, where it all began.

 

“Experience holiday magic and hometown pride when IU’s own Straight No Chaser returns home as part of their Holiday Road Tour in December,” said IU Auditorium Executive Director, Maria Talbert. “With their sharp harmonies and even sharper wit, the nine-member group brings infectious cheer rooted in Bloomington tradition. It’s a festive reunion we look forward to every year.” 

 

For more than two decades, the group that got its start at IU has provided the soundtrack of the season, bringing millions of fans to their feet while putting them in the holiday spirit. Year after year, fans anxiously await the moment they can officially hit play on Straight No Chaser favorites. And this year is no different.

 

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Community Cares Donation Drive for Mother's Hubbard Cupboard

December 1–19

Drop Off Inside Entry Way of IU Auditorium

IU Auditorium will host a Community Cares Donation Drive benefiting Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. The public is invited to support our community by donating nonperishable food items and requests from the list below. Collection boxes will be located just inside the front entry way of the Auditorium for easy drop-off. Every contribution makes a difference this holiday season!

 

Foods/supplies that can be helpful for children:

- Formula

- Mac and cheese

- Nut butters and jelly/jam

- Cereal

- Juice

- No-nut granola bars

- Baby food

- Diapers sizes 4, 5, 6 and pull-ups

 

Foods that can be eaten without access to a kitchen or can opener:

- Pop-top canned foods

- Granola bars

- Dehydrated fruits or meats

- Tortillas

- Cereal

- Instant coffee

- Protein bars

- Tuna

- Nuts

- Bottled water

- Hot hands