Spring Break begins March 17, and there are a few affordable destinations within driving distance of Oklahoma City for students planning last-minute trips, said Angela Hendricks, certified travel agent and travel specialist of Bentley Hedges Travel in Oklahoma City.

“We just don’t have anything available for spring break unless they’re [driving], and we can certainly help with hotels and sightseeing and fun things to do,” Hendricks said.

“So if you want to drive … Galveston is really a cool place to go. They might have some space left on some the cruises.”

Just walking into a rehearsal for the jazz band, one can feel the pulsating musical notes in the air. The eight-member ensemble was already deep into practicing warm-ups, rehearsing for their upcoming concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, in the Bruce Owen Theater.

The band practices in room 132 in the Visual and Performing Arts Center four hours each week — two on Mondays and two on Wednesdays.

The group consists of trombonist Josh West, alto saxophonist Stanley Hall, bassist Zach Lebo, guitarist Jared Bross, drums played by adjunct music professor Mark Giammario and three jazz singers. The vocalists are Nicole Pearce and Stefanie Cox, both altos, and Chris Davis, tenor.

A 21st Century take on William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” will be performed on campus at 7:30 p.m. March 6 through 8 in the Bruce Owen Theater.

“We’re trying to do a very modern Macbeth,” Director Rachel Irick said. “Shakespeare is the kind of material that you can sort of create your own time and place for in a lot of ways, and that’s sort of what we’re doing.”

“Macbeth” is the story of a man enthralled with ambition who embarks on a murderous journey to become king of Scotland.

Approximately 350 of the top NAIA swimmers and divers will return to Oklahoma City March 5 through 8 to compete against athletes from more than 30 colleges for the 2014 national title.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Swimming and Diving National Championships will return to the OCCC Aquatic Center for the third straight year, said Roxy Butler, Recreation and Fitness director.

“Hosting these competitions is one way we can support swimming in our community,” Butler said.