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“American Vaudeville and Popular Culture”
Presented by Leigh Woods, Professor of Theatre, The University of Michigan
Thursday, February 7 • 7:30 p.m. • Riverside Conference Room
This event is free and open to the public.
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Vaudeville was a long-lived and fascinating player on the American stage. How was it organized? What was its place in American popular culture from the 1890s into the 1930s? What variety of fare did it offer? Professor Woods discusses his recent book, “Transatlantic Stage Stars in Vaudeville and Variety,” and work in progress on “Vaudevillized: The Business of Culture in the Age of Monopoly.” In both, he measures vaudeville against the efforts of famous actors who entered there, and deals with the experiences of particular actors and of the audiences who watched them.
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“African-American Mothers and Sons”
Presented by Kim Crouch, Instructor of Journalism, Concordia University
and Director, Life Works Productions
Thursday, March 27 • 7:30 p.m. • Riverside Conference Room
This event is free and open to the public.
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“Mothers raise their daughters and love their sons,” is an old adage that has been around in the African-American community for years. With the release of movies like “Boyz In The Hood” and “Menace to Society”, this adage has grown in popularity in the African-American community and has often been used to explain the ills facing many young African-American men. For any African-American mother who has believed this adage to be true, comes a compelling book of wisdom, inspiration and hope that’s bound to prove differently. Kim Crouch will discuss her recent book, “Mother to Son,” a powerfully written work that shows that mothers do more than love their sons. The author offers candid advice for her sons on the issues they may face from racism to self-recognition.
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An Evening of Laughter with Ken Davis
Featuring Local Comedienne Chrissy Burns
Saturday, May 3 • 7:00 p.m. • Concordia University Gymnasium
Tickets: $50 VIP, $35 floor, $20 bleachers
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Award-winning author and comedian Ken Davis comes to Concordia University for an evening that is sure to put a smile on your face. As one of the most sought after motivational and inspirational speakers in North America, Ken provides a unique mixture of side-splitting humor and inspiration that never fails to delight and enrich audiences of all ages. This evening will also feature local comedienne and motivational speaker, Chrissy Burns. As a three-time cancer survivor, she brings to the stage a heart-felt message about the healing power of laughter. Join Ken and Chrissy for an evening of laughter that will be sure to entertain and bring a message of hope and encouragement to everyone.
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Proceeds from this partnership event between Concordia University–Ann Arbor and the Michigan District Office of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod will help develop new mission congregations in the Michigan District LCMS and provide for scholarships to Concordia University students studying to be professional church workers.
Underwritten by the Michigan District Church Extension Fund.
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