In 1927, the first country music records were cut in Bristol TN/VA by ordinary people with ordinary stories with the courage to create. Now almost 100 years later in the same town, Bristol Lightning is born celebrating the American stories of today. From Aaron Copland to American roots music to the blues, bluegrass and beyond, Bristol Lightning's […]

Internationally renowned jazz flutist Ali Ryerson teams up with two of Jacksonville's top jazz artists, guitarist Barry Greene and bassist Dennis Marks. Compositions by Thad Jones, Chick Corea and Wes Montgomery will be featured alongside bossa nova pieces from Brazilian masters Ivan Lins, Carlos Lyra and Jobim. Tickets are $25 / $15 for members. Sonofarious, a unique chamber ensemble […]

Mark your calendar for this year’s Member Lunch - Sunday June 30, 2024 from 11am to 1pm. Besides delicious food from Southern Grounds and live music from 2020 OYP Competition Winner Matthew Phan, this year’s lunch will be followed by a campus tour. We’ll look at landscape improvements, discuss renovation plans for L’Engle Hall, and […]