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.
2023 Garden beds
Dana's Bees & Teas Bed
Nonna's Marinara Bed
Arugula
Genovese Basil
Natalina DiFarso Broccoli Rabe
Oregano
4 San Marzano Tomatoes
Italian Parsley
6 Wed Wave Petunias
6 Lobularia
Quick and Easy Pasta with Pesto Recipe
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Cook pasta as per package instructions.
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While pasta is cooking, get all ingredients ready – chop veggies and grate cheese.
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Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, draining the rest. Set aside.
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Preheat large deep skillet or a dutch oven on medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
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Add 1 tbsp pesto, tomatoes and stir. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes, stir and cook another 1 – 2 minutes.
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Move to one side of the skillet and make sure the empty side of is positioned directly over heat. Add 1 tbsp pesto and broccoli, stir and cook for 4 minutes, stirring once.
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Remove skillet from heat and add remaining 1/4 cup pesto, sun dried tomatoes, half Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, pasta and pasta water. Stir gently and let flavours marinate for a few minutes. Do not cover because broccoli will become a mushy mess.
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Sprinkle with remaining half Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
▢ 2 cups any shape pasta uncooked
▢ 1 cup pasta water reserved
▢ 2 large garlic cloves minced
▢ 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
▢ 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp pesto divided
▢ 2 cups san marzano tomatoes chopped
▢ 4 cups broccoli florets coarsely chopped
▢ 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes thinly sliced
▢ 1/2 cup (2 oz) Parmesan cheese grated
▢ 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
▢ 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
▢ Ground black pepper to taste
Orange Hat Micro Tomatoes
Spinach
Red Radish
Sugar Daddy Snap Peas
Beets
4 Celery
Short Carrots
Bush Cucumber
Red Swan Beans
Green Filet Beans
Romaine Lettuce
Bibb Lettuce
Rocky Top Salad Blend
Merlot Lettuce
Quick and Easy Pasta with Pesto Recipe
▢ 2 cups any shape pasta uncooked
▢ 1 cup pasta water reserved
▢ 2 large garlic cloves minced
▢ 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
▢ 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp pesto divided
▢ 2 cups san marzano tomatoes chopped
▢ 4 cups broccoli florets coarsely chopped
▢ 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes thinly sliced
▢ 1/2 cup (2 oz) Parmesan cheese grated
▢ 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
▢ 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
▢ Ground black pepper to taste
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Cook pasta as per package instructions.
-
While pasta is cooking, get all ingredients ready – chop veggies and grate cheese.
-
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, draining the rest. Set aside.
-
Preheat large deep skillet or a dutch oven on medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
-
Add 1 tbsp pesto, tomatoes and stir. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes, stir and cook another 1 – 2 minutes.
-
Move to one side of the skillet and make sure the empty side of is positioned directly over heat. Add 1 tbsp pesto and broccoli, stir and cook for 4 minutes, stirring once.
-
Remove skillet from heat and add remaining 1/4 cup pesto, sun dried tomatoes, half Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, pasta and pasta water. Stir gently and let flavours marinate for a few minutes. Do not cover because broccoli will become a mushy mess.
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Sprinkle with remaining half Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.