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Cabaret

Saturday, April 5 | 7:30-9 p.m.
Sunday, April 6 | 7:30-9 p.m.
Stansbury Theater

You are invited to attend Lawrence International’s annual Cabaret! This is an annual variety show that showcases music, dance, and fashion from around the world. This year’s theme, “Adult Swim,” is inspired by Cartoon Network’s special segment, encouraging us to channel our inner child and escape the adult world together.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets

  • Adults – $8
  • Children & Seniors – $5
  • Free for LU faculty, staff, and students

Performing Arts Series: Yumi Kurosawa Trio

Wednesday, April 2 | 8-9:30 p.m.
Harper Hall

Yumi Kurosawa was born and raised in a traditional Japanese music environment, taking up the Koto from a young age and rising fast to the upper echelons of her craft. Ever since she was a teenager, however, she constantly surrounded herself with contemporary music by Western music composers, integrating their melodies and phrasings into her solo Koto. As her career expanded, she carried these interests into ensembles featuring Western musical instruments, especially strings.

For this trio, Yumi is joined by violinist Naho Parrini and percussionist Yousif Sheronick. The program features exhilarating new compositions from Yumi alongside striking reinterpretations of favorites from her oeuvre, highlighting the shared affinity between these seemingly disparate instruments. The trio setting allows Yumi to expand her solo compositions into dynamic and multi-faceted performances that encompass a wide range of expression and dimension.

Tickets

  • $15 – Adults
  • $10 – Seniors
  • $8 – non-LU students
  • LU faculty, staff, & students – FREE with ID

Get your tickets at the Box Office (inside the Music-Drama Center) or online!

Box Office

  • Monday-Saturday 1-6 p.m.
  • One hour prior to events

Performing Arts Series: Roomful of Teeth

Friday, April 4 | 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

Roomful of Teeth, a double Grammy-winning ensemble, pioneers new vocal compositions for eight voices. Through collaboration and innovative technologies, they push the boundaries of vocal expression. Their latest album, Rough Magic (New Amsterdam Records, 2023), employs groundbreaking recording and spatial techniques. At the 66th Grammy Awards, they secured Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance for Rough Magic, while William Brittelle’s composition Psychedelics, featured on the album, earned a nomination for Best Contemporary Classical Composition. This event, part of the New Music Series, celebrates their ongoing commitment to redefining vocal music’s possibilities and represents their continued excellence in the contemporary music landscape.

Estelí Gomez, assistant professor of music, is also a member of the group!

Tickets

  • Adults – $30 / $25
  • Seniors – $25 / $20
  • LU faculty & staff – $10 / $9
  • Students (LU & non-LU) – FREE (a valid ID must be presented for discounted tickets)

Get your tickets at the Box Office (inside the Music-Drama Center) or online!

Box Office

  • Monday-Saturday 1-6 p.m.
  • One hour prior to events

Home Athletic Events: March 31-April 6

Come cheer on your Vikings at this week’s home athletic events!

Wednesday, April 2

  • Women’s Lacrosse vs Cornell | 6 p.m.
    Banta Bowl

Saturday, April 5

  • Men’s Tennis vs Lake Forest | 9 a.m.-noon
    Lawrence Courts
  • Women’s Lacrosse vs Lake Forest | Noon
    Banta Bowl
  • Baseball Doubleheader vs Beloit | Noon & 2:30 p.m.
    Whiting Field
  • Men’s Lacrosse vs Lake Forest | 3 p.m.
    Banta Bowl

Music for All Concert

Sunday, April 6 | 2-3:30 p.m.
ACOCA Cafe & Roastery | 500 W. College Ave

The Music For All concert series features interactive chamber performances of a wide variety of music by Lawrence students and faculty. These concerts last about an hour and are open to everyone. The series is made possible by grants from Lawrence University and Riverview Gardens and by the support of the local community.

Please read more about our program on the Lawrence website.

Trans Day of Visibility

Monday, March 31 | 5-7 p.m.
Wriston Auditorium (224)

For this year’s Trans Day of Visibility, S. Bear Bergman will come to campus to perform his solo show “The First Jew in Canada,” the story of a young transgender man named Jacques LaFargue set off from France to what is now Quebec City, determined to make for himself a new life.

In a world quick to claim that trans identities are a modern phenomenon, Jacques’s story stands as a testament to the long, rich history of trans people. This show is not just a recounting of historical facts; it’s a Midrash—an exploration of the “whys” and the silences in between. It is a celebration of lineage—or yichus—for those who’ve been told they have none.

“The First Jew in Canada” is more than just a performance; it’s an opportunity to connect with our past, understand our present, and imagine a more inclusive future. Whether you’re seeking knowledge, kinship, or simply a compelling story, this event promises to enlighten, engage, and inspire.

Facilities Project Updates

Current and future projects happening around Campus:

  • Mudd Library: Work will be ongoing through summer
  • Harper Hall: Stage floor refinished March 24-30
  • Campus: Annual maintenance power outage, July 14
  • Warch: Passenger elevator replacement June 23-September 5
  • Brokaw/Colman/West Campus parking lot: Resurfaced June 30-August 1
  • Library/ Youngchild/Warch-Lawe St Bridge path: concrete replacement Summer 2025 TBD
  • Chapel Façade: Renovation to begin summer 2025 TBD
  • Quads 3-4-5, Wilson House, Big Exec: Fire system upgrades summer 2025 TBD

Watch for updates weekly; TBD dates will be filled in as learned. Please note, dates are subject to change due to weather or supply chain issues. Please be safe when in these areas!

Lawrence-Funded Internship Highlight: Her Next Play

From now until the end of March, we will be highlighting various funds and summer internships available to students! Through the generous support of alumni and friends, Lawrence students are eligible to apply for funding to support summer internships or projects.

Her Next Play

Her Next Play is a non-profit focused on leadership and career development for girls and women athletes. Our mission is to develop the next generation of women leaders through sports. Her Next Play programs inspire girls to stay in sports, help girls develop as leaders through sports, and help athletes to launch and accelerate their careers. The Her Next Play Program Intern will work closely with the Her Next Play Leadership team and Executive Board to develop, implement, and promote leadership and career development programs for girl and women athletes. The internship will include both remote and in-person components in Minneapolis and the surrounding metro area.

Before applying, you must meet with a Career Center staff member for a resume review. Once your resume is approved, apply directly on Handshake.

Questions? Michelle Buchinger can help! Email her at michelle.m.buchinger@lawrence.edu.