Singer Suzanne Vega coming to Kent Spotlight Series Jan. 29

Published 4:01 pm Monday, January 3, 2011

Singer Suzanne Vega performs Jan. 29 at the Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center as part of the city of Kent Spotlight Series.
Singer Suzanne Vega performs Jan. 29 at the Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center as part of the city of Kent Spotlight Series.

Suzanne Vega, a folk and alternative rock singer, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center in Covington.

Vega released her first album in 1985 and her top hits include “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner” that were each released in 1987. Vega’s star status in 1987 helped pave the road for female singers such as Sarah McLachlan, Tracy Chapman and Shawn Colvin.

Vega’s current tour started Jan. 7 in New York and includes several stops in California before coming to the city of Kent Spotlight Series.

Tickets are $35 for general, $32 for seniors ages 55 and older and $25 for ages 25 and younger.

For tickets, call 253-856-5051 or go to www.kentarts.com.