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Mar 13

Fine Arts Series :: Abraham Lincoln Song with Chris Vallillo :: Family Night Series

Sibert Theatre
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Add to Calendar 3/13/2024 06:30 PM 3/13/2024 06:30 PM America/Chicago Fine Arts Series :: Abraham Lincoln Song with Chris Vallillo :: Family Night Series <p><strong>Wednesday, March 13, 2024 :: 6:30 p.m. ::&nbsp;<em>Sibert Theatre</em></strong></p> <p>Nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, folk musician and educator from central Illinois,&nbsp;<strong>Chris Vallillo</strong>, returns to our series to present this lively, family-oriented program, which tells the life and times of our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, through the music he loved. &nbsp;Chris is sure to include some of his vintage instruments. This program is sure to delight both adults and children of all ages.</p> <h3>Fine Arts Series Ticket Information:</h3> <p>Adult season tickets are available for $70, which is a $20 savings over purchasing tickets individually. Adult tickets to individual concerts are available for $20 per concert, except for the family programs on Oct. 20 and Mar. 13, when adult tickets will be just $5. As always, students of all ages and children are admitted free of charge to all concerts.</p> <p>Please consider making a donation to the series: Your generosity and support help ensure that we are able to continue bringing quality programming to the Jacksonville community!<br /> <br /> For more information, to purchase a Season or Single Event ticket, or to make a donation, please contact&nbsp;<strong>Jennifer Phebus ’07</strong>&nbsp;at 217.245.3192 or&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:jennifer.phebus@ic.edu">jennifer.phebus@ic.edu</a></strong>.</p> Sibert Theatre
Apr 7

Fine Arts Series :: Jose Gobbo Trio

Rammelkamp Chapel
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Add to Calendar 4/7/2024 03:00 PM 4/7/2024 03:00 PM America/Chicago Fine Arts Series :: Jose Gobbo Trio <p><strong>Sunday, April 7, 2024 :: 3 p.m. ::&nbsp;<em>Rammelkamp Chapel</em></strong></p> <p>We conclude our 44th season with an exciting new group of friends, the&nbsp;<strong>Jose Gobbo Trio</strong>. The Jose Gobbo Trio is an equilateral triangle featuring Gobbo on guitar,&nbsp;<strong>Max Beckman</strong>&nbsp;on bass, and&nbsp;<strong>Jay Ferguson</strong>&nbsp;on drums. Individually, the musicians have performed around the world, including Brazil, Japan, and the prestigious Carnegie Hall. Praised for their “adventurous solos grounded in the jazz traditions” and “in-the pocket drumming” by Jazz Today, Gobbo and Ferguson are featured on Chip Stephen’s Organ Trio album “Transgressions”. Complemented by Beckman’s versatile and dynamic bass, this trio will have you grooving, body and soul, in this final concert of the season.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <h3>Fine Arts Series Ticket Information:</h3> <p>Adult season tickets are available for $70, which is a $20 savings over purchasing tickets individually. Adult tickets to individual concerts are available for $20 per concert, except for the family programs on Oct. 20 and Mar. 13, when adult tickets will be just $5. As always, students of all ages and children are admitted free of charge to all concerts.</p> <p>Please consider making a donation to the series: Your generosity and support help ensure that we are able to continue bringing quality programming to the Jacksonville community!<br /> <br /> For more information, to purchase a Season or Single Event ticket, or to make a donation, please contact&nbsp;<strong>Jennifer Phebus ’07</strong>&nbsp;at 217.245.3192 or&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:jennifer.phebus@ic.edu">jennifer.phebus@ic.edu</a></strong>.</p> Rammelkamp Chapel