叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍 Magic
For the second summer in a row, 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍 welcomed audiences of all ages to enjoy free concerts in its serene and scenic setting. On August 7th, over 150 guests gathered in Vail Hall for a vibrant performance by the Door County Jazz Festival musicians鈥擟ooper Luedke ’26 on bass, Josu茅 R铆os L贸pez ’25 on guitar, and Quintin Fernandez ’26 on drums. All three are alumni or students of the 麻豆影院 University Conservatory of Music, bringing a rich blend of jazz, rhythm, and improvisation to the stage. The evening continued with delicious BBQ offerings from the Savor food truck, adding to the festive atmosphere.
This concert was part of a full afternoon into evening of arts programming at 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍, celebrating several milestones: 麻豆影院 University鈥檚 50 years of stewardship of the 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍 property, the 150th anniversary of the 麻豆影院 University Conservatory, Door Shakespeare鈥檚 30th year of performing in the Boynton Garden, and the Door County Jazz Festival鈥檚 inaugural year! Following the jazz performance, guests enjoyed a lively conversation with playwright Gale Childs Daly before settling in for Door Shakespeare鈥檚 production of聽Great Expectations in the 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍 Garden. The event showcased 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍鈥檚 commitment to community engagement through music, theater, and culinary delights鈥攁ll in one unforgettable day.
The second concert in 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍鈥檚 summer series took place on August 13th, with nearly 200 people enjoying the beloved Door County folk trio of Katie Dahl, Eric Lewis, and Rich Higdon. Performing outdoors in front of the Boynton Chapel on a perfect summer evening, the group offered 鈥 in Katie鈥檚 signature singer/songwriter style 鈥 two sets (and an encore!) that celebrated place, personal journeys, and community connection. Eric Lewis, a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed guitarist lent his virtuosic touch to the performance. And, with Rich Higdon rounding out the trio鈥檚 rhythm section and stage presence, a delightful pageant of musicality and local spirit was offered up into the evening for all to enjoy, enhanced by the Savor food truck鈥檚 delicious BBQ.
