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.
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Today! Hybrid Lecture: Mike Nussbaum and BJ Jones
Don't miss a special performance via Zoom with Chicago theater legend, Mike Nussbaum and BJ Jones, Northlight Theatre's artistic director of 25 years. The two will read Pilot's Lounge, a short play written by David Mamet especially for Mike. Register now!
Dec. 8 Science with Seniors: the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Join us Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. When graduate students from Northwestern University will be joining us in-person in Bobby's Room to discuss click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry this month. Please call (847) 448-8250 to register. Registration is now required.
Enter Our 2022 Fall
Photo Challenge
We want to see you at the Levy Senior Center! Take photos in classes, hanging out in the lobby, playing sports in the gym, enjoying the gardens, or attending an LSCF event or on an outing with the LSC. Please review our updated guidelines to be sure your entry is eligible. Learn more.
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
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Dec. 2 Jamming Jean: Gerald McClendon “Soulkeeper”
We’ve had a change in performers for our Dec. 2 concert. The LSCF is pleased to welcome Gerald McClendon to Jamming Jean. This exceptionally versatile Soul and R&B performer has played to sellout crowds in many of the major entertainment venues throughout the Midwest. Learn more.
Through Dec. 15: Rent our Pickle Ball Courts
The Levy Center is offering the opportunity to rent the pickleball courts for private play on Thursdays. $20/per court per hour. Advanced registration required. Payment due upon reservation. No refunds. For more information, contact the Levy Senior Center at (847) 448-8250.
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.