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SUMMARY:Center Stage Series: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a musical whirlwind through genres that’s funny\, thought-provoking and played entirely on ukuleles. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is always surprising\, so come without expectations — except the expectation to laugh. \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nThe Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors\, including Decorah Bank and Trust\, Emplify Health by Gundersen\, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming\, Minnesota Public Radio\, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/center-stage-series-ukulele-orchestra-of-great-britain
LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Faculty and Staff,Local,Music,Parents and Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Programming and Outreach":MAILTO:programming@luther.edu
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SUMMARY:Center Stage Series: Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Great American Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a stylish evening of timeless tunes and world-class talent. Relive classics like “Moon River\,” “I Only Have Eyes for You” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” alongside incredible true stories about the superstar velvety voices who made them famous. \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nThe Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors\, including Decorah Bank and Trust\, Emplify Health by Gundersen\, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming\, Minnesota Public Radio\, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/center-stage-series-jazz-at-lincoln-center-presents-great-american-crooners
LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Faculty and Staff,Local,Music,Parents and Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Programming and Outreach":MAILTO:programming@luther.edu
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SUMMARY:Center Stage Series School Performance: Pete the Cat
DESCRIPTION:Recommended for K-3rd grade.\nPresented by TheaterWorksUSA \nWhen groovy Pete the Cat meets the Biddles\, he gets the whole family rocking—except for young Jimmy Biddle\, the most organized second grader on the planet. But it turns out that Pete and Jimmy both have a little something to learn about inspiration. Join them on their adventure of friendship\, all the way to Paris and back in a VW bus! \nTo reserve tickets from your school\, please contact Bradley Phillips\, phillibr@luther.edu\, or 563-387-1293. Community members are welcome as space allows. \nSponsored in part by the Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/center-stage-series-school-performance-pete-the-cat-3
LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall
CATEGORIES:Local
ORGANIZER;CN="Programming and Outreach":MAILTO:programming@luther.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T110000
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SUMMARY:Center Stage Series School Performance: Pete the Cat
DESCRIPTION:Recommended for K-3rd grade.\nPresented by TheaterWorksUSA \nWhen groovy Pete the Cat meets the Biddles\, he gets the whole family rocking—except for young Jimmy Biddle\, the most organized second grader on the planet. But it turns out that Pete and Jimmy both have a little something to learn about inspiration. Join them on their adventure of friendship\, all the way to Paris and back in a VW bus! \nTo reserve tickets from your school\, please contact Bradley Phillips\, phillibr@luther.edu\, or 563-387-1293. Community members are welcome as space allows. \nSponsored in part by the Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/center-stage-series-school-performance-pete-the-cat
LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall
CATEGORIES:Local
ORGANIZER;CN="Programming and Outreach":MAILTO:programming@luther.edu
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SUMMARY:Center Stage Series: Catalyst Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Hailed by “The New York Times” as “invariably energetic and finely burnished\,” the Grammy-winning Catalyst Quartet is in wide demand around the world. Known for its unequaled unity and execution\, the ensemble is equally committed to celebrating composers of color whose works have been overlooked by the traditional canon. \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nThe Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors\, including Decorah Bank and Trust\, Emplify Health by Gundersen\, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming\, Minnesota Public Radio\, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/center-stage-series-catalyst-quartet
LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Faculty and Staff,Local,Music,Parents and Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Programming and Outreach":MAILTO:programming@luther.edu
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SUMMARY:Center Stage Series: Lorelei Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The Grammy-nominated Lorelei Ensemble delivers bold and inventive programs that champion the extraordinary range of the human voice. At turns eerie and hypnotic\, razor-sharp and precise\, resonant and dissonant\, this riveting performance features a cinematic backdrop and a cautionary tale in the era of climate change. \npurchase tickets \nThe Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors\, including Decorah Bank and Trust\, Emplify Health by Gundersen\, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming\, Minnesota Public Radio\, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/center-stage-series-laura-loge-steven-luksan
LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni and Friends,Current Students,Faculty and Staff,Local,Music,Parents and Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Programming and Outreach":MAILTO:programming@luther.edu
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SUMMARY:Center Stage Series: Jaerv + The OK Factor
DESCRIPTION:Through folk-inspired songs that are fresh\, playful\, intricate and joyous\, the Minneapolis-based string duo The OK Factor and Swedish quintet Jaerv will have audiences tapping their feet and smiling in their seats. \nLearn more and purchase tickets \nThe Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors\, including Decorah Bank and Trust\, Emplify Health by Gundersen\, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming\, Minnesota Public Radio\, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/center-stage-series-jaerv-the-ok-factor-2
LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Faculty and Staff,Local,Music,Parents and Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Programming and Outreach":MAILTO:programming@luther.edu
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SUMMARY:The 12:30 performance of Harold and His Headphones is cancelled
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The performance at 10 a.m. of Harold and His Headphones will be held. \nRecommended for K-4th grade. \nFollow young Harold as he listens to different pieces of music—performed live by classical-crossover duo The OK Factor—through his headphones while processing the way the music makes him feel. This story engages students in an exciting social-emotional learning adventure\, inviting them to explore how music and their emotions might affect one another. \nTo reserve tickets from your school\, please contact Bradley Phillips\, phillibr@luther.edu\, or 563-387-1293. Community members are welcome as space allows. \nSponsored in part by the Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/the-1230-performance-of-harold-and-his-headphones-is-cancelled
LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall
CATEGORIES:Local
ORGANIZER;CN="Programming and Outreach":MAILTO:programming@luther.edu
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SUMMARY:Center Stage Series School Performance: Harold and His Headphones
DESCRIPTION:Recommended for K-4th grade. \nFollow young Harold as he listens to different pieces of music—performed live by classical-crossover duo The OK Factor—through his headphones while processing the way the music makes him feel. This story engages students in an exciting social-emotional learning adventure\, inviting them to explore how music and their emotions might affect one another. \nTo reserve tickets from your school\, please contact Bradley Phillips\, phillibr@luther.edu\, or 563-387-1293. Community members are welcome as space allows. \nSponsored in part by the Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/center-stage-series-school-performance-harold-and-his-headphones
LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall
CATEGORIES:Local
ORGANIZER;CN="Programming and Outreach":MAILTO:programming@luther.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T210000
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SUMMARY:Center Stage Series:  Laura Loge & Steven Luksan
DESCRIPTION:  \nCrossings Concert: Musical Migrations \nJoin Luther College for a special night exploring the lives and works of Norwegian American composers as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to North America. Pianist-composer Steven Luksan and soprano Laura Loge share newly uncovered works that blend cultures and showcase the challenges\, humor and poetry of adjusting to a new home. \nPresented in collaboration with the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Folk Art School\, this concert is supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from Carol Birkland and Tom Woxland. \nlearn more and PURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/center-stage-series-laura-loge-steven-luksan-2
LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Faculty and Staff,Local,Parents and Families
ORGANIZER;CN="Programming and Outreach":MAILTO:programming@luther.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T174500
DTSTAMP:20260420T104328
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SUMMARY:Student Session with Rick Steves
DESCRIPTION:Renowned travel expert Rick Steves is coming to Luther College to share stories from his latest book\, On the Hippie Trail\, which explores his eye-opening international travels as a young adult. In this student-led Q&A\, Steves will reflect on how those early adventures shaped his perspectives on travel\, culture\, and global citizenship. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from one of the world’s most influential travel voices! \nThis is a closed and ticketed event\, not open to the public.  Luther College students may secure their ticket by visiting the CFL Ticket Office.
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/student-session-with-rick-steves
LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall
CATEGORIES:Current Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Programming and Outreach":MAILTO:programming@luther.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104328
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SUMMARY:Rick Steves: "Travel with a Norwegian Sensibility"
DESCRIPTION:  \nLuther College is thrilled to host Rick Steves for a special talk entitled “Travel with a Norwegian Sensibility.”    \nDoors Open at 1:45 p.m.  \nThe Center for Faith and Life (CFL) Main Hall will open for seating beginning at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday\, April 27.  Please note\, the CFL does not have an elevator to the balcony.  If you have seats located in the balcony and need assistance with stairs\, please contact the Luther College Ticket Office (563-387-1357 or  tickets@luther.edu) to discuss alternative seating options.   \nEvent is Sold Out  \nIf you have tickets and are unable to use your them\, please contact the Luther College Ticket Office so we can help connect you with someone who is still seeking tickets.  Reach out at 563-387-1357 or  tickets@luther.edu.  \nFollowing Rick’s talk\, he will sign books in the lobby of the CFL. Autographs are not personalized\, and while Rick welcomes people to take photos during the signing\, he doesn’t pose for individual shots.  \nParking \nIf you have attended Christmas at Luther in the past\, we will use the same parking plans. Areas directly adjacent to the CFL will be entirely reserved for accessible parking. Allow yourself plenty of time to park and walk to the venue.  Primary parking locations are the Jenson-Noble lot and Preus Library lot and are designated on this map. When entering an address in your GPS\, use 585 Library Street\, Decorah\, IA 52101 to be navigated to parking lots.   \nCome to Decorah early for any of the below activities both on campus and in the community. \nCommunity Worship: Let All the World in Every Corner Sing – 10:00 a.m. \nThe Office for College Ministries invites the Luther campus and extended community to this service of songs\, readings\, and prayers. Worship with us as we celebrate God’s love for all nations and all people. Join us at 10:00 a.m. in the CFL Main Hall. For more information or to volunteer in worship\, email ministry@luther.edu. \nAll You Can Eat Brunch in the Caf\, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nJoin us for brunch featuring Norwegian-inspired breakfast favorites like scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and fresh dill\, french toast bake with lingonberry compote\, eggs benedict quiche\, and rømmegrøt bars\, along with a full complement of lunch fare\, salad bar\, and allergy-friendly options.  Tickets are $12.50 per person and must be purchased by April 22.  Reserve your desired dining time at tickets.luther.edu  \nLuther College Book Shop Open 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. \nBe sure to visit the Book Shop inside Dahl Centennial Union! Browse our unique selection of Scandinavian goods—books\, gifts\, and home décor\, as well as Luther College branded merchandise and Decorah souvenirs.  The Book Shop is institutionally owned\, and every dollar stays on campus to directly support students and our Luther community. \nFree Admission at Vesterheim Museum from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  \nOn Sunday\, April 27th\, enjoy FREE admission to Vesterheim\, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School\, in downtown Decorah. Explore Heritage Park\, Hanson Vesterheim Commons\, and Vesterheim’s Museum Building\, showcasing 200 Years of Norwegians in America\, a special exhibit commemorating the bicentennial anniversary of the first organized immigration of Norwegians to the United States.  \nBoth the Museum Building and Museum Store are open for extended hours that day\, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Visit vesterheim.org for more information.  \nVisit Decorah \nFind additional information regarding restaurants\, events\, nature activities\, shops\, and more within the community of Decorah at visitdecorah.com.  \nThank You to Our Sponsors \nMajor sponsors for this event include Luther College and the Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies\, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum\, and Minnesota Public Radio\, with special support provided by the State Historical Society of Iowa and the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. \nRead more
URL:https://www.luther.edu/event/rick-steves-travel-with-a-norwegian-sensibility
LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall
CATEGORIES:Current Students,Faculty and Staff,Local
ORGANIZER;CN="Programming and Outreach":MAILTO:programming@luther.edu
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