Description: Don't miss July First Friday at the Ware Center with an important art exhibit entitled "Retrospect, Introspect, Circumspect" by Jon L. Johnson detailing his journey from representational images in his early career to more recent abstract works. This exhibit will be on view through July 30th.

On July 6, Mark DeRose, singer/songwriter and instrumentalist on piano & guitar will perform in the Lyet Lobby between 6 - 8 p.m. His music blends instrospective lyrics with heartfelt acoustic rock influenced by James Taylor & Dave Matthews.

"Tosca" from the Royal Opera House in London will be shown in Steinman Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. This Puccini work is set in Rome in 1800 amidst a political world of control and suspicion, evoking powerful music, a gripping story and tragic end.

Ticket Information: Art exhibit & lobby music are free and open to the public. Tickets for Tosca cost $10 for general admission; $8 for seniors and $4 for students. Tickets may be purchased online at MUTicketsOnline.com, at the Student Memorial Center Ticket Office (Room 103), by calling the Ticket Office at 717-872-3811 or at The Ware Center Box Office (42 N. Prince St., Lancaster). Ticket Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m.