The Levy Senior Center Foundation is proud to bring the talents of young, award-winning classical musicians to the Levy Senior Center.
The outstanding lineup continues to honor the memory of Fran Randall who loved classical music and played an important role in opening the current center.
The Levy Senior Center Foundation is proud to bring the talents of young, award-winning classical musicians to the Levy Senior Center.
The outstanding lineup continues to honor the memory of Fran Randall who loved classical music and played an important role in opening the current center.
January 29 at 1:30pm
Prerecorded Concert
CA frequent recipient of the question, "How high was that note!?", Lauren Shafer is a light coloratura soprano. Ms. Shafer received her Bachelor of Music at Illinois Wesleyan University studying under Professor Robert Mangialardi. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with her Masters under the tutelage of Professor James Doing, Ms. Shafer was honored with the opportunity to perform the national anthem at her commencement ceremony. Recent performances include featuring as a guest artist at the Champagne Gala for Prairie Fire Theatre in Bloomington, IL. Ms. Shafer was also a semi-finalist in the Harold Haugh Light Opera Competition in February 2020. Previous roles include Adele in Die Fledermaus and Gretel in Hansel and Gretel.
Sarah Williams holds a Master's in Collaborative Piano from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is particularly passionate about chamber music and accompanies a wide variety of soloists. A graduate of UW-Oshkosh, she received her bachelor's in piano performance, where she was the winner of the UW-Oshkosh Concerto Competition, the UW-Oshkosh Honors Competition, and UW-Oshkosh Celebration of Scholarship.
Besides performing as a soloist and working with duos, Sarah has accompanied a wide range of ensembles. Currently, she continues to work with soloists and ensembles within UW-Madison and throughout the community.
January 29 at 1:30pm
Prerecorded Concert
CA frequent recipient of the question, "How high was that note!?", Lauren Shafer is a light coloratura soprano. Ms. Shafer received her Bachelor of Music at Illinois Wesleyan University studying under Professor Robert Mangialardi. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with her Masters under the tutelage of Professor James Doing, Ms. Shafer was honored with the opportunity to perform the national anthem at her commencement ceremony. Recent performances include featuring as a guest artist at the Champagne Gala for Prairie Fire Theatre in Bloomington, IL. Ms. Shafer was also a semi-finalist in the Harold Haugh Light Opera Competition in February 2020. Previous roles include Adele in Die Fledermaus and Gretel in Hansel and Gretel.
Sarah Williams holds a Master's in Collaborative Piano from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is particularly passionate about chamber music and accompanies a wide variety of soloists. A graduate of UW-Oshkosh, she received her bachelor's in piano performance, where she was the winner of the UW-Oshkosh Concerto Competition, the UW-Oshkosh Honors Competition, and UW-Oshkosh Celebration of Scholarship.
Besides performing as a soloist and working with duos, Sarah has accompanied a wide range of ensembles. Currently, she continues to work with soloists and ensembles within UW-Madison and throughout the community.
The Levy Senior Center Foundation is proud to bring the talents of young, award-winning classical musicians to the Levy Senior Center.
The outstanding lineup continues to honor the memory of Fran Randall who loved classical music and played an important role in opening the current center.
Oct. 27th Avoiding Colds and the Flu
Salman Khaleeluddin, DO, an AMITA Health family medicine physician, will address ways to maintain a strong immune system and preventive measures keep healthy this winter.
News & Events
Oct. 20 Finance Series: Healthcare and Retirement
On Wednesday, from 2 to 3pm Neil Gardner, of Edward Jones Financial in Skokie, will lead this seminar entitled 'Healthcare and Your Retirement'. All 50+ are welcome to attend. This program will be offered via Zoom. To register, please call the Center at (847) 448-8250.
Oct. 27 Levy Longevity:
Avoiding Cold & Flu
Salman Khaleeluddin, DO, an AMITA Health family medicine physician, joins the series to discuss maintaining good health during cold & flu season. Dr. Khaleeluddin will address ways to maintain a strong immune system and preventive measures keep healthy this winter. Register.
Oct. 22: Ballroom Dancing with the Dick Elliot Band
Join us for a Friday afternoon of dancing, live music, and refreshments. Grab your dancing shoes and practice your ballroom skills to the music of the Dick Elliot Band. Masks required. No reservation necessary. $5 at the door. October 22 & November 19, from 1:30 to 3:30pm.
Oct. 28: Our Lady of the Angels School Fire
December 1st marks the 63rd anniversary of the tragic fire that broke out at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School in 1958. Historian Jim Gibbons recounts the tragedy of Chicago’s Humboldt Park in which 92 children and three nuns perished. Register online, or call (847) 448-8250.
Oct. 26 Levy Lecture:
Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'
Professional storyteller Megan Wells returns with her presentation of Bram Stoker’s masterpiece. Written in 1897, the Gothic horror novel tells the story of a solicitor who travels to Transylvania for a meeting with the nobleman Count Dracula. Get into Halloween mode. Register now!
Nov. 12 Levy Music Series: MIC Scholarship Fellows
Join us at 1:30 p.m. for a performance by scholarship fellows in the Academy at the Music Institute of Chicago. The concert will feature Jan Nedvetsky on cello, Tara Hagle and Elle Cho on violin, and Clara Zhang on piano. Enjoy Bach, Mozart and Haydn in person with these gifted young musicians.
The Levy Senior Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, operates to improve the quality of life
for Evanston Seniors by soliciting monies to supplement the Levy Senior Center’s operating budget.
In partnership with the City of Evanston, we seek to improve the Center, its programs and resources.