Photo courtesy of Benjamin Ealovega On Friday, Oct. 6, renowned pianist Jonathan Biss ushered in this year’s Artist Series in the Lawrence University Memorial Chapel. It was an exciting time for the public to have an artist visit, as well as an amazing listening opportunity for Lawrence students. This performance nicely complimented last week’s opening…
Talk gives history of WWII “Victory Bikes”
On Thursday, Sept. 28, James Longhurst returned to Lawrence to give a talk about cycling, the history of bicycles and what we can learn from this history to help resolve the challenges we face today. At his home school, the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Longhurst is a professor of history and a coordinator of a program…
Sydia Reyes gives inspiring lecture to Spanish students
On Tuesday, Sept. 19, artist Sydia Reyes gave a lecture titled “Art as Urban Transcendence.” Reyes is a distinguished artist and sculptor from Caracas, Venezuela. Her works focus on political, ecological and societal complications that leave an impact on all viewers, but are especially relevant to urban life around the world. Located in the Wriston…
André de Quadros gives guest lecture on arts in the global community
André de Quadros speaks in Harper Hall. Photo by Taylor Blackson. On Monday, May 8, the multi-talented André de Quadros held a guest lecture in Harper Hall, entitled, “Music, Peace, and Justice: Projects and Challenges.” A conductor, ethnomusicologist, human rights editor and Professor of Music at Boston University, de Quadros flew in from Australia the…
Babini gives guest cello recital
On Sunday, Oct. 30, Harper Hall welcomed renowned cellist Susan Babini. Accompanied by Associate Professor of Music and pianist Michael Mizrahi, the guest recital made for an exceptional night of music. Disappointingly, the moderately low attendance did not match the caliber of such a fine musician as Babini. Nonetheless, the listeners who were present seemed…