A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As we enter a new year, I want to thank you for engaging with the center in 2024. Your continued support inspires us to make art together as we make a difference. There is much to look forward to in 2025. Thank you for connecting with us. With gratitude, Mark Fitzgerald Wilson
THAT'S A WRAP
From showstopping performances to engaging community events, 2024 was a great year. Please enjoy these snapshots from the past year. We look forward to creating many more moments of joy with you in 2025.
LUVME: THE ART OF SONG II: SING US HOME | FRI JAN 31
Continuing our theme of "the song," this concert will present the delightful song cycle, Noah's Scrapbook, by Kitty MacKinnon, featured works by Paul Salerni, and premieres by music department faculty members Darin Lewis and Kyle Wernke.
YAMATO: THE DRUMMERS OF JAPAN | SAT FEB 1
Yamato's Taiko drumming is a unique blend of rhythm, movement, and energy that must be experienced to be fully understood. They do not simply make their Taiko drums explode with sound; they produce delicate music that provides the listener with a palette of meticulously crafted sound.
JAZZ FACULTY: MODERN WORKS FOR SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLE | SUN FEB 2
Jazz lives in an improvisational setting. The Lehigh Jazz Faculty presents new works by modern Jazz artists as well as some new compositions. Bill Warfield, director.
KINGS RETURN | FRI FEB 7
Kings Return is a dynamic a capella group from Dallas whose harmonious sound has captured the hearts of many. Their popularity began when they shared captivating rehearsal videos from a humble stairwell, quickly gaining attention across social media. Drawing comparisons to legendary groups such as Take 6 and Boyz II Men, Kings Return's unique style blends elements of gospel, jazz, R&B, soul, and classical music.
ONE VISION OF QUEEN FEAT. MARC MARTEL | SAT FEB 8
Freddie Mercury's iconic vocals are so distinctive that replicating his performances has long seemed impossible. Enter Marc Martel and One Vision of Queen, who bring Queen's music to life in a way that truly honors this superstar band. You may remember Marc from his unforgettable performance at Zoellner, where he earned standing ovations, or recognize his voice as a key element of Rami Malek's Academy Award-winning portrayal of Freddie in Bohemian Rhapsody, the acclaimed Queen biopic. This concert is guaranteed to rock you!
FIRST BIANNUAL SALERNI ART SONG RECITAL | SUN FEB 9
Music by Arnold Schoenberg, Earl Kim, Paul Salerni, and Heather Gilligan. Featuring Sarah Chafly, soprano, Steve Beck, piano, and others. This concert is in conjunction with a free documentary presentation of Earl. held in Baker Hall on March 27.
PHILHARMONIC: MAGICAL MUSICAL TALES | FEB 14 - 15
The Lehigh University Philharmonic presents a charming family-friendly program of storytelling music, featuring Ravel's enchanting Mother Goose Suite and more! Kyle Wernke, director.
THE PRINCETON SINGERS: WHEN MORNING COMES | SUN FEB 16
Music by Steven Sametz, Paul Salerni, Earl Kim. Steven Sametz, artistic director.
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE: PROOF | FEB 21 - MAR 1
A gripping and dynamic exploration of genius, family, and the delicate balance between brilliance and madness. When Catherine discovers a groundbreaking mathematical proof among her deceased father's papers, she is forced to confront her own identity and genetic intellect, all at the mercy of her sanity. Sydney Weaver '25, director.
THE ALUMINUM SHOW | SAT FEB 22
A unique and energetic experience for the entire family, this stimulating tour de fource combines movement, dance, visual theatre, and plenty of humor. In the show, talented dancers and actors breathe life into aluminum-made industrial materials while telling the story of an astronaut on a mission in a bizarre metallic world. This performance is part of the Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital Family Series.
BELLA GAIA: BEAUTIFUL EARTH | FRI FEB 28
Bella Gaia is a revolutionary NASA-powered immersive experience. Inspired by astronauts' life-changing views of Earth from space, this live concert seamlessly integrates music, dance, technology, and NASA imagery, turning the stage into a planetary spectacle.
BOX OFFICE WINTER BREAK HOURS OF OPERATION
NOW through - WED JAN 15 | CLOSED
THU JAN 16 - FRI JAN 17 | 12-3pm
Tickets are always available for purchase on our website!