The performing artists miniseries offers its 12th season of shows. All start at 8 p.m. in the Succop Theater. Shakespeare's “Macbeth” will be performed Sept. 21. Tickets are $20; students pay $10. Call 724-284-8505.

The New Christy Minstrels will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the University Union as the first show in the performing arts series.The American folk group has more than 20 albums to its credit, and the group has sold millions of records. Their hits include “Green Green” and “This Land Is Your Land.”Tickets are $22 for adults; $20 for senior citizens; $18 for youths; and $8 for SRU students. Call 724-738-2018.