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Deborrah Wyndham is a pianist/composer and singer-songwriter/guitarist whose music spans many genres. Seen on FOX, NBC, and ABC and with over 2,700 past performances, her music appeals to thousands of listeners from all over the world. Ragtime and other forms of traditional jazz inevitably morphed into the popular jazz music of the 1930s and 1940s, which has influenced so many other styles in our culture today. The secret of the rags written by women of the early 20th-century America wasn’t discovered until the 1970s, by Max Morath, well-known ragtime pianist and historian. This is a fascinating, entertaining, and informative account of the music at the dawn 20th century and the women who, behind the scenes, contributed to it.

Please note: This program will be held in 222 Alton Square Mall, upper level.

Register at 1-800-613-3163.

March is Women’s History Month, and what better way to celebrate than attending a performance by the six women of the Typsy Gypsy Band, who make history every time they perform! This local women’s singing ensemble performs music for all ages—an eclectic combination of folk, rock, Americana, and Motown.

Please note: This program will be held in 222 Alton Square Mall, upper level.

Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Imagine the classics—Bach, Beethoven, Mozart—performed in exciting new ways … modern jazz, African, and Latin rhythms. The four-man performance group Bach to the Future brings an exciting, whimsical approach to the most beloved music of all time, and some of the most interesting cutting-edge instruments you’ll ever see. How about a drumitar? An electric violin that glows when you play it? All four players are world-renowned performers, best-selling authors, and highly acclaimed composers.

Please note: This program will be held in the Gallery of Hatheway Hall on the campus of Lewis & Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, Ill.

Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Bud Shultz and the You Can’t Beat Experience Jazz Band will appear in concert to help us celebrate Mardi Gras in the best way possible—through music! The YCBEJB specializes in Traditional and Dixieland Jazz. They also treat more modern pieces with a Dixieland flavor. Join Bud and the group to celebrate Fat Tuesday in real New Orleans style. It’s going to be a great show—and a great new venue, the Gallery of Hatheway Hall.

Please note: This program will be held in the Gallery of Hatheway Hall on the campus of Lewis & Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, Ill.

Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Have you ever heard an old gospel song and wondered, Where did those lyrics come from? What do the words really mean? How old is that song? Who wrote that song? What was the songwriter thinking about? What was the songwriter going through when he wrote that song? Master storyteller Loretta Washington will answer some of these and other questions for you. When you add her rich storytelling voice to her style of singing, the end results are some wonderful short stories about the songwriters and some of our most treasured spirituals.

Please note: This program will be held in 222 Alton Square Mall, upper level.

Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Nancy Herold (also known by her stage name, Adriana Larkin) is a singer, songwriter, storyteller, and motivational speaker and has also published a book on career transitions. She joins us to perform a program of original music as well as romantic Irish favorites to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day. Bring your best date and enjoy a sweethearts’ evening of music.

Please note: This program will be held in 222 Alton Square Mall, upper level.

Register at 1-800-613-3163.