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Coffeehouse Concert in the Fireside Lobby: Terry Murphy with Special Guest, Pete Evans

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terry-pete-postDate: Saturday, February 25, 2017

Singer-songwriter and recording artist Terry Murphy and multi-instrumentalist Pete Evans are seasoned, like minded DC musicians, eager to explore improvisational opportunities in a live setting. Murphy has five recordings of original material and both embrace the idea songs are very much “alive”, subject to changes in mood, tempo, lyrics and purpose, resulting in energetic, musically pleasing moments. When not performing as a duo, Pete enjoys being a guest artist with local musicians, while Terry is a member of a popular DC bluegrass band, Last Man Standing.

Series Sponsor: The Cordon Family Foundation
Coffee Service Provided by: Base Camp Coffee Shop

St. Norbert College Distinguished Lecture Series: The Limits of Moral Progress

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dls-chan-postFeatured St. Norbert’s College Lecturer: Dr. Benjamin Chan

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2017

Is there a limit to the amount of moral progress that we, with our hominid brains, can make? Despite the persistence of conflict and suffering, it is hard to deny that humanity has made significant moral progress through the ages. However, what if this is just about the best we can be? Drawing on research in ethics and the sciences, this lecture will explore the limits of moral progress and how technological advances might help us to expand our ethical horizons.

Sponsored by: Dahl Law Firm and Ross Estate Planning
Lodging Provided by: Homestead Suites
Coffee Service Provided by: Base Camp Coffee Shop

Mad River Theater Works Presents Everybody’s Hero: The Jackie Robinson Story

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jackie-eventDate: Thursday, February 23, 2017

Professional theater troupe Mad River Theater Works, based in rural Ohio, creates evocative original musical plays with a rich sense of place. The troupe’s productions, many of which are based on American history and folklore, have earned a reputation as authentic presentations that reflect upon the rich diversity of our common heritage. At DCA, the company will present the captivating story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American major-league baseball player.

Passport Program Partners:

Friends of Gibraltar, RocketDSD.com/IceCreamSource.com, Grasse’s Grill

Adonis Puentes & The Voice of Cuba Orchestra

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adonis-puentes-eventFriends Of Gibraltar & Door Community Auditorium Presents Spanish Literacy Celebration

Date: Thursday, February 16, 2017

Cuban-born singer and bandleader Adonis Puentes invites audiences into the marvelous world of Cuban music with syncopated rhythms, propulsive bass lines, melodic piano and guitar, and nuanced horn arrangements. Puentes’ award-winning vocals are a sensuous testament to the joy and passion of Cuban music, and his dynamic, ten-piece Voice of Cuba Orchestra shines with tight, multilayered backing arrangements. A “musical missionary” of sorts, Puentes and his world-class band have been traveling together for years, spreading a mix of soulful balladry and dance-friendly Cuban vibes to audiences around the world.

Passport Program Partners:

Friends of Gibraltar, RocketDSD.com/IceCreamSource.com, Grasse’s Grill

St. Norbert College Distinguished Lecture Series: Cuba’s Art and Culture

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dls-navarro-postFeatured St. Norbert’s College Lecturer: Dr. Luis Navarro-Ayala

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2017

This lecture will focus on the evolution of Cuban art and culture at the end of the 20th century and in the early part of the 21st century.

Sponsored by: Dahl Law Firm and Ross Estate Planning
Lodging Provided by: Homestead Suites
Coffee Service Provided by: Base Camp Coffee Shop

Movies at The Door: Minions

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minions-movie-postDate: Friday, February 10, 2017

PG, 2015, 91 minutes, Animated, Universal Productions

Evolving from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time, Minions live to serve, but find themselves working for a continual series of unsuccessful masters, from T. Rex to Napoleon. Without a master to grovel for, the Minions fall into a deep depression. But one minion, Kevin, has a plan; accompanied by his pals Stuart and Bob, Kevin sets forth to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. Their search leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world’s first-ever super-villainess.

Sponsored by: Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik

Movies at The Door: Graveyard of the Great Lakes in Conjunction with Fish Creek’s 30th Annual Winter Festival

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graveyard-movie-postDate: Friday, February 3, 2017

Run time: 50 minutes

The Detroit Free Press documentary “Graveyard of the Great Lakes” profiles David Trotter, who has discovered nearly 100 shipwrecks in his 35 years of exploring the Great Lakes. Free Press photographer Eric Seals spent nearly two years documenting the story of the 74-year-old Trotter, Michigan’s maritime history and people’s fascination with shipwrecks. Each discovery brings tales of lost souls, heroes and survivors.

Sponsored by: Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik

Fish Creek Civic Association and Fish Creek 30th Annual Winter Festival