Singing zoologist and Miami alumnus Lucas Miller is featured at the Oxford Community Arts Center’s Magic Carpet Family Show in the Brant Ballroom from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 27. Tickets cost $7 per attendee.
According to OCAC’s website, Miller combines music, puppetry and projected videos into his performances to keep children engaged and entertained while learning about science. Miller has previously appeared at schools, libraries, theaters, nature festivals and more.
As Miller states on his website, he began as a zoo educator after earning his degree in zoology at Miami University over 30 years ago. He was the first education director at the Austin Zoo in Texas and continued to improve on his skills. He then started his own business in 1994, doing on-site performances for schools and other locations.
OCAC’s Magic Carpet Family Shows are family-friendly events meant to entertain children ranging from Pre-K to eighth grade. These performances encourage children to have fun and actively participate in the events.
— Chloe Southard