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.
City of Evanston Recreation Guide
View fall senior programs and events in the City of Evanston Recreation Program Guide pages 27 through 33.
News & Events
Need a COVID-19 Vaccine or Boosters at Home?
The City of Evanston is reaching out to all Evanston residents who are homebound due to medical conditions or otherwise unable to visit a provider. If you fit this criteria and would like a bivalent COVID-19 booster, please complete the In-Home Bivalent Booster Vaccination Survey
Oct. 7: Illinois Secretary of State Super Senior Day
At the Levy Center from 10am to 2pm, a person can renew or obtain a new Illinois Identification Card, Driver's License (must be under 75 years old, no road test given), and/or register to vote. REAL IDs will not be given. There will be a charge for licenses and I.D.s.
Sept. 27 Thrive with Pride Cafe: Making Medicare Work
Are you getting the best Medicare coverage for you? Join Thrive with Pride for a brief presentation on Medicare basics geared towards the LGBT+ community, and an opportunity to ask all your questions to a Medicare expert. Live on Zoom at 11am, more information can be found here.
Watch Levy Lectures on YouTube!
Featuring acclaimed speakers, the LSCF's lecture series engages our community on subjects including the gorillas of Rwanda with Virginia Mullin, the story of Clara Barton, and the money behind our politics, among others. Visit the Levy Center YouTube channel to explore.
Starting Sept. 29: Introduction to Mindfulness
Join Patti Vick for this four week course on the foundations of mindful meditation. Come explore meditation practices while keeping your breathe, emotions, and thoughts in mind. Sign up for this free four week course by calling the Levy Senior Center at (847) 448-8250.
Chicken Bone Rocks the Crowd at Jamming Jean
Chicken Bone played funky favorites Friday Sept. 16. to a crowd of more than 300. Folks rocked in their seats and danced in front of the band. The evening weather was perfect, and closed with a a gorgeous sunset. Make sure to save Dec. 2 for our next Jamming Jean with South Boulevard Band.
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.