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.
LSCF 2021 Photo Contest
Call for Entries
It’s time again for our LSCF photo contest! Share your favorite photos from 2021.
We are looking for entries featuring people. You can submit pictures of friends or family, and we are most interested in photos that feature someone in our Levy community. There is no cost to enter the contest and all levels are welcome.
Prizes
Evanston restaurant gift cards will be awarded to the top four entries, and additional recognition will be given to other outstanding work. The winners, like last year, will be shared on our website and in the Levy Senior Center.
Contest Judge
Our contest judge will be William Bridges. Mr. Bridges is a founding member of the Perspective Group and Photography Gallery, a center of photographic exhibition and education in Evanston since 2010. His work has appeared in numerous exhibitions at Perspective and in juried shows in Chicago and the North Suburbs.
Contest Guidelines
Photo size and format:
• Send the highest resolution possible (preferably at least 200k).
• In jpeg format
• Include a written caption for each photo
• Submit no more than 10 photos total. Submissions can be at different times or all at once.
Eligibility: Photographers must be 55+ (selfies are welcome). Photos must be made anytime in 2021, or January 2022.
Deadline: January 31. Winners will be notified by February 14th.
How to Enter
Email your photo to photocontest@lscfevanston.org. Make sure your attachment sends at actual size.
Please include your first and last name and phone number.
By submitting you are giving us permission to use these pictures on our website, in future publications or on display at the Levy Senior Center, without compensation. They will not be used or shared without your permission outside of Levy Senior Center Foundation communications or the Levy Senior Center location.
