A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
This month, we remember alumnus and philanthropist Ronald J. Ulrich, volunteers Marianne Napravnik and Susan Vitez, and Lehigh Professor Emeritus Jacob Kazakia, whose dedication helped shape our arts center. Find their names in the 'In Memoriam' section. Their vision continues to inspire us. We are deeply grateful for their lasting legacy. With gratitude, Mark Fitzgerald Wilson
END FEBRUARY WITH A PLANETARY SPECTACLE! BELLA GAIA | 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.
LU JAZZ REPERTORY ORCHESTRA: THE MUSIC OF COUNT BASIE | SAT MAR 1
Lehigh's Jazz Repertory Orchestra performs Big Band music by Basie in the Kansas City Big Band format, as well as works by Nestico, Hefti, Foster and others. Bill Warfield, director.
ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WITH JEREMY DENK, PIANIST | FRI MAR 7
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world's finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world's greatest orchestral music. MacArthur Genius Fellowship recipient and world-renowned pianist, Jeremy Denk, joins the orchestra (in place of soloist Bruce Liu) for Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-flat Major, K. 449. Thanks to Buzzi Unicem for their support of this performance.
NEW YORK JAZZ REPERTORY ORCHESTRA | SAT MAR 8
Featuring the arrangements and compositions of Lehigh's Jazz faculty composers, hear some of New York City's finest Jazz musicians perform modern orchestral and Big Band Jazz music. Bill Warfield, director.
LU CHOIR, GLEE CLUB & DOLCE: TRANSFORMATIONS | MAR 21-22
Lehigh University Choir, Dolce and Glee Club present music to accompany life's many changes, including music by Alex Berko and Sarah Quartel. Sarah Frook Gallo, director; Liz Olson, associate director.
GOODNIGHT MOON & THE RUNAWAY BUNNY | SUN MAR 23
Goodnight Moon celebrates familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny's pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mother. Both stories feature endearing animal puppets, stunning scenic effects, and music that has earned international recognition for Mermaid Theatre. This performance is part of the Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital Family Series.
FILM SCREENING: EARL. | THU MAR 27
This full-length documentary film about Korean-American composer Earl Kim, features Itzhak Perlman, Scott Yoo, Paul Salerni, Laura Johnson, and more. Q&A to follow the screening. Free; no tickets required.
PASCUALA ILABACA Y FAUNA | FRI MAR 28
Accordion-wielding Chilean songstress Pascuala Ilabaca is a true hidden gem in Latin American and World Music genres. Accompanied by her formidable band Fauna, her unique stage presence conjures sweetness and empowerment simultaneously, setting her songs alive with both fragility and verve.
THE SOUND OF (BLACK) MUSIC | SAT MAR 29
Gospel, funk, soul, and Afrobeat unite in this joyful presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein songs. The Sound of (Black) Music is a vibrant one-act concert that reimagines songs such as Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss and Climb Ev'ry Mountain, and more recast through a Black Roots music kaleidoscope.
IN MEMORIAM
This month we remember some of the Zoellner community who we've lost.
Jacob Kazakia
Marianne Napravnik
Ronald J. Ulrich
Susan Vitez
OF NOTE
See the Department of Theatre's final performances of Proof this weekend!
Eugene Albulescu's March 2 concert has been cancelled. Please contact the box office with questions.
Dolce Treble Choir presents Raise Your Voice, a free concert in Lamberton Hall on Thursday, March 6 at 7pm.
Any Given Child Bethlehem is expanding its presence in Bethlehem schools, and Zoellner staff member Adam Ercolani will direct the initiative as program manager.