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Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in concert Friday at Lawrence

Written by Ed Berthiaume, director of public information

One of the icons of the jazz world returns to the stage of Lawrence Memorial Chapel on Feb. 3.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis featuring Naseer Shamma on oud will be in concert at 8 p.m., part of Lawrence University’s 2022-23 Performing Arts Series. Tickets are $25-$30 and available at the Lawrence Box Office or by emailing boxoffice@lawrence.edu or calling 920-832-6749.

Marsalis has led the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra since the late 1980s, building on a resume that has seen him win nine Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize in music.

Friday’s concert will mark Marsalis’ third visit to Lawrence. The legendary trumpeter was 27 when he came to Lawrence in 1988 to perform at Jazz Celebration Weekend. He returned for a Convocation address in October 2001.

Wynton Marsalis was among the visitors to Lawrence we applauded in this Black History Month remembrance during the 175th anniversary celebration.

The New Orleans native studied at The Juilliard School before debuting with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. He has released more than 60 jazz and classical recordings since 1982 and has been widely recognized for his support of music education. In 1997, he became the first jazz artist to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize in music, for his composition Blood on the Fields. In 2001, he was awarded the United Nations designation “Messenger of Peace” by Kofi Annan, secretary-general of the United Nations.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) features 15 top jazz soloists and ensemble players. Under the direction of Marsalis, they perform a vast repertoire, from rare historic compositions to Jazz at Lincoln Center-commissioned works, including compositions and arrangements by Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Benny Goodman, and others.

The orchestra will be joined by internationally renowned musician and humanitarian Naseer Shamma. Known for being one of the world’s greatest oud (an ancient Middle Eastern stringed instrument) virtuosos, he has received numerous awards for his contributions to promoting and advancing the oud and Arabic music all over the world. This tour is the first collaboration for JLCO and oud and will feature new works arranged by Marsalis, Shamma, and JLCO members. Shamma joins the tour in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Festival.

Friday’s concert is the latest in Lawrence’s ongoing Performing Arts Series. Other upcoming performances include:

Feb. 6, 8 p.m.: LADAMA, Harper Hall. LADAMA is a group of four virtuosic musicians and educators from different countries and cultures of the Americas who are sisters in song, rhythm, and spirit.

March 3, 8 p.m.: Adam Sadberry, flutist, Memorial Chapel. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra acting principal flutist and Concert Artists Guild roster member is known for his radiant, lyrical playing.

March 5, 2 p.m.: LU Gamelan concert, Memorial Chapel. This beloved performance of traditional Indonesian percussion instruments returns.

April 3, 8 p.m.: A Moving Sound, Harper Hall. Fusing traditional influences with a global sensibility, this award-winning Taiwanese ensemble has built a worldwide following through their joyous mix of original music and dance. 

April 14, 8 p.m.: Anderson and Roe Piano Duo, Memorial Chapel. Known for their adrenaline-fueled performances, original compositions, and music videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are revolutionizing the piano duo experience.

April 22, 8 p.m.: Calmus Vocal Ensemble, Memorial Chapel. Founded by former members of the St. Thomas Boys Choir in Germany 23 years ago, they have become one of the world’s most renowned vocal ensembles.

May 12, 8 p.m., Melissa Aldana, saxophone, Memorial Chapel. A Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer, Aldana has garnered international recognition for her visionary work as a band leader, as well as her deeply meditative interpretation of language and vocabulary.

See details of the Artist Series, New Music Series, Jazz Series, World Music Series, Dance Series, Opera performances, and Theatre Arts under the umbrella of the Performing Arts @ Lawrence.

The Jazz Series, which includes the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, is being sponsored by Wisconsin Public Radio.

Great Midwest Trivia Contest returns for 58th year

Trivia LVIII will begin at 10:00:37 pm Central Time on Friday, Jan. 27 and lasts 50 hours straight, ending around midnight on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.

Registration for the contest will open at 8 pm on Friday, Jan. 27.

The contest will be streamed live on our Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/greatmidwesttrivia.

You can join the official Trivia 58 Discord Server at https://discord.gg/WTJaUhHb8p.

Additional resources and links can be found at https://linktr.ee/gmtc

Join the Waiting Room channel in the Discord for registration and to call in answers, or use one of the phone numbers below.

  • On-Campus Phone Line: (920) 832-7140
  • Off-Campus Phone Line: (920) 832-7148

Registration

Official registration will take place at 8 pm on the first night of the contest. Latecomers can register throughout the contest but will be at a points disadvantage.

To register, a team representative will call the appropriate phone line (see below). A Trivia Master will answer and take the team’s name and a team representative’s contact information (name, phone number, and email). The teams will be assigned a team number–on-campus team numbers will start at 1, and off-campus numbers will start at 101.

Teams should use the registration period to find out if they have a significant delay in their signal. The official time for Trivia is time.gov.

Phone Numbers

  • Head Master Phone Line: (920) 419-TRIV a.k.a. (920) 419-8748
  • Complaint Phone Line: (920) 419-6727
  • On-Campus Phone Line: (920) 832-7140
  • Off-Campus Phone Line: (920) 832-7148

Please contact greatmidwesttrivia@gmail.com for further details.

Cooking with Carter

Do you have a story to share about a particular meal or dish that is meaningful to you? Cooking with Carter is a new series of webisodes that welcomes you to lead the creation of a meal and share its story with the Lawrence community.  

You will serve as the executive chef, with President Carter serving as your dedicated sous-chef. The meal will come to life as you share stories about the ingredients and customs that make this meal special for you.  

Each meal will consist of a main dish with a side and dessert. You will design the menu and prepare two of the items (one of them on camera!). You may even have the chance to connect with a chef from an Appleton restaurant to help pair a menu item with your creation as part of the experience. 

While the pots and pans cool, the conversations can really heat up as you and a select group of friends enjoy a special meal together with President Carter, savoring the moment, and the fruits of your labor.

Apply to be the next star

If you have a compelling story that goes with a recipe from your culture or family, we invite you to share it with us and you may be the next executive chef on Cooking with Carter! We ask that applications be submitted by Feb. 10.

Black History Month events

Thursday, February 2 – Forgotten Black Figures discussion
6:30-8 p.m. – Diversity & Intercultural Center
In collaboration with the Ethnic Studies Department
Join us in a discussion on forgotten and underrepresented Black figures.

Saturday, February 4 – Financial Empowerment Workshop
2:30 p.m. – Diversity & Intercultural Center
Featuring Jonelle L. Rocke, Generational Wealth Strategist
In collaboration with CODA
Join us to learn about financial discipline and management.

Tuesday, February 7 – The Exchange in White America
5-7 p.m. – WCC Cinema
The Exchange in White America is a new documentary film with local significance. Directed by Joanne Williams, a former Milwaukee TV anchor, the film is about a student exchange program that took place in 1966 between Rufus King High School in Milwaukee and Kaukauna High School. Then, 50 years later, the production was performed again by a new group of students. We’ll screen the film and follow with a discussion with filmmaker Joanne Williams.

Wednesday, February 8 – Candles for Cuties
6-7:30 p.m. – Diversity & Intercultural Center
Make your own candles just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Friday, February 10 – Slam Poetry
5 p.m. – Copper Rock
In collaboration with Alianza
Join us for a beginner’s workshop in all things mindfulness and meditation.

Friday, February 10 – Movie Night – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
8-10 p.m. – WCC Cinema

Saturday, February 11 – African Cooking Class
12-3 p.m. – Spiritual & Religious Life 114 – Community Room
This event is a collaboration with the Black Student Union and African Caribbean Union. We will be inviting guest to teach how to cook authentic Nigerian food.

Saturday, February 11 – Movie Night – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
8-10 p.m. – WCC Cinema

Sunday, February 12 – Brown Girl Brunch
12-2 p.m. – WCC Somerset
Join BSU and Black female speakers in a discussion about the experiences of being a Black Woman.

Sunday, February 12 – Brunch on the Block
12-2 p.m. – Nathan Marsh Pusey Room
Join BSU and Black male speakers in a discussion about the experiences of being a Black Man.

Wednesday, February 15-Thursday, February 16 – Hair Care Initiative w/DnIC
Location given after sign-up
Treat yourself by getting a new look for FREE, done by Black hair stylists and barbers.

Saturday, February 18 – Bon App x BSU Dinner
4:30-7:30 p.m. – Andrew Commons
Join us in a special dinner night at Andrew Commons with tasty meals!

Saturday, February 18 – Black Excellence Ball
9 p.m.-midnight – WCC Esch Hurvis
Join us in BSU’s annual ball, with the theme “Royalty.”

Saturday, February 25 – Cultural Expressions: Motherland
7-9:30 p.m. – WCC Esch Hurvis
Join us at our final event of BHM, our annual showcase of cultural talent and representation.

Tuesday, February 28 – Black History 101 Mobile Museum
9 a.m.-4 p.m. – WCC Somerset
The Black History 101 Mobile Museum is an award-winning collection of over 10,000 original artifacts of Black memorabilia dating from the trans-Atlantic slave trade era to hip-hop culture. Founder Dr. Khalid el-Hakim has a passionate commitment to carry on the rich tradition of the Black Museum Movement.