Joliet Symphony Orchestra Announces Final Concert of 2023-2024 Season

Joliet, Ill. – The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the final concert set of its 2023-2024 Season with Artistic Director & Conductor, Dr. Sean Paul Mills, leading a program of works by Louis Joseph Ferdinand Herold, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, and Antonin Dvorak, and featuring trumpet soloist Gilmar Cavalcante.

Titled “Rejoice!”, the JSO will be performing Louis Joseph Ferdinand Herold’s “Zampa Overture”, Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s “Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major” with trumpet soloist Gilmar Cavalcante, and Antonin Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 8 in G Major” on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 4 p.m. Both performances will take place in Sexton Auditorium, which is located in the Harold & Margaret Moser Performing Arts Center on the University of St. Francis (USF) campus at 500 Wilcox Street in Joliet.

A native of Brazil, Gilmar Cavalcante is an active performer, teacher, and music entrepreneur who currently resides in East Central Indiana. Cavalcante earned his Doctor of Arts degree from Ball State University (Muncie, Ind.) as well as a Master of Music Performance from Valdosta State University (Valdosta, Ga.) and a Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance from Federal University of Paraiba (UFPB – João Pessoa Campus, Brazil). With experience in both classical and popular styles, he performs with the Manchester Symphony Orchestra (North Manchester, Ind.) and Anderson Symphony Orchestra (Anderson, Ind.), and teaches at both Manchester University and Anderson University.

New to the JSO this season is a series of free pre-concert discussions titled “Noteworthy.” These discussions will take place 45 minutes prior to each performance and provide audience members with an opportunity to learn more about the composers, selections, orchestra, and soloists as well as ask questions and interact with the conductor and guests.

Tickets for JSO concerts are available through the JSO website at jolietsymphonyorchestra.org, the USF Music at Moser website at stfrancis.edu/music-at-moser/, and at the door beginning one (1) hour before each performance. Ticket prices are as follows: adults, $10 each; seniors, alumni & non-USF students, $5 each; USF students (with a current ID), music educators (with a current ID), and youth (18 & under) are admitted free of charge.

Please join the JSO as it concludes this season of exploration and discovery featuring both familiar and new works for symphony orchestra.

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The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 3,300 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 53,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu.

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USF Presented with Friendship Award by Spanish Community Center

Joliet, Ill. – During its annual fundraising dinner on Thursday, March 7, the Spanish Community Center (SCC) in Joliet presented the University of St. Francis (USF) with the 2024 Friendship Award in recognition of the University’s ongoing partnership with and support of the Center.

“The University of St. Francis is a proud, long-time partner of the Spanish Community Center. As Will County’s only federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, USF is grateful for and encouraging of the SCC’s mission in support of the communities we serve. We thank the SCC for recognizing this through its Friendship Award,” said USF President Arvid C. Johnson, Ph.D.

Sebastian Mireles, USF Donor Engagement and Giving Manager, attended the event (held at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center in Joliet) and accepted the award on the University’s behalf.

“It is a great honor for the students, faculty and staff of USF to receive the Friendship Award. We thank the Spanish Community Center for valuing our friendship and partnership to a degree of such great recognition. Thanks to each and every person from USF that volunteered or participated in any way with or in support of the Spanish Community Center, as this award would not have been possible without you,” Mireles said.

About the Spanish Community Center

Since 1969, the Spanish Community Center (SCC) helps improve the quality of life for Latinos, immigrants, and low-income people through educational and social services. Visit spanishcenter.org to learn more about the SCC.

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USF Music at Moser Series Welcomes “Soldier Songs and Voices” by Phoebe Hunt

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) Music at Moser series continues in April as Joliet’s university welcomes a special night of songs written in collaboration by U.S. combat veterans and professional songwriters. “Soldier Songs and Voices” by national touring musician Phoebe Hunt will be presented on Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in Sexton Auditorium. Tickets are available for $15 and may be purchased by calling 815-740-3367 or by visiting stfrancis.edu/music-at-moser. USF students are admitted free of charge with valid USF ID. It is sure to be a moving and memorable night, so share the word with family, friends and neighbors who have served!

Phoebe Hunt is a songwriting mentor at the longstanding songwriting “Reveille Retreat” for veterans at a ranch in Texas, as well as at Soldier Songs and Voices chapters in cities throughout the country. The program, which helps veterans heal from trauma by turning their experiences into song, has been featured in TED Talks and in many national media outlets. For more information on the organization, visit soldiersongsandvoices.org.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive at USF on Tuesday, April 23

Joliet, Ill. – The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, April 23, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Assembly Hall Gymnasium at USF’s St. Clare Campus, which is located at 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. The drive is open to the community.

For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter “60435” in the red “Find a Blood Drive” box on the home page. You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass. Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information.

If you are an eligible type O, B – or A – donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.

For more information, please visit redcrossblood.org.

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The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 4,000 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 53,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu.

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USF’s Music at Moser Series Welcomes Elise Leavy on March 19

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) Music at Moser Series continues on Tuesday, March 19, as USF welcomes Louisiana singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Elise Leavy to the Turk Theater. Join Leavy as she celebrates the release of her third album, A Little Longer, as part of this intimate gathering of songs and stories. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. General admission tickets cost $15 and may be purchased in advance by visiting https://www.stfrancis.edu/music-at-moser/ or by calling 815-740-3367. USF students with a valid ID are admitted free of charge.

About Elise Leavy

Elise Leavy grew up in the music fest communities of California, where she got the spark to pursue music and songwriting as a career. From there, she studied at the acclaimed Boston Conservatory of Music, then went to the vibrant music scene in New York City. Most recently, she has made a home base of Lafayette, Louisiana. A Little Longer, Leavy’s new album, is preceded by her first two full-length releases, The Carmel House (2022) and Home for the Summer (2018).

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USF Small Business Accelerator to Host Free Screening of Show Her The Money on March 18

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) College of Business and Health Administration’s Small Business Accelerator will host a free screening of the film Show Her The Money on Monday, March 18, 2024. The screening will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will take place in the USF Moser Performing Arts Center (500 Wilcox Street, Joliet, IL 60435).

Show Her The Money addresses how women are getting less than 2% of venture capital funding and demystifies what venture capital is. Join USF for a screening of the film, followed by a conversation with the film’s award-winning director Ky Dickens, who will discuss what is changing to help women overcome funding challenges.

“This is the first screening of this film in Illinois. We hope to attract a diverse, regional audience to this event, including female entrepreneurs of all ages and those interested in investing in female entrepreneurs,” said Shannon Brown, Ph.D., dean of the USF College of Business and Health Administration.

Seating is limited. Please reserve your free ticket and access other event information at https://kinema.com/events/show-her-the-money-hskmgg. Parking is free and complimentary food, beverages, and popcorn will be available. If you have additional questions, please contact Kari Jimenez in the USF College of Business and Health Administration at KJimenez@stfrancis.edu or 815-740-3395.

This event is funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

About Show Her the Money

Show Her The Money is a story that has never been told. Featuring rock-star female investors who invest in diverse women entrepreneurs with innovations that will change the world, Show Her The Money reminds us that money is power and women need it to achieve true equality. Show Her The Money was directed by Ky Dickens and produced by Ky Dickens and Catherine Gray with Executive Producers Catherine Gray, Dawn Lafreeda, Sharon Gless, Diana Greshtchuk and Wendy Ryan. For more information on the film, visit showherthemoneymovie.com.

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Joliet Symphony Orchestra Announces Final Concert of 2023-2024 Season

USF Presented with Friendship Award by Spanish Community Center

USF Music at Moser Series Welcomes “Soldier Songs and Voices” by Phoebe Hunt

American Red Cross Blood Drive at USF on Tuesday, April 23

USF’s Music at Moser Series Welcomes Elise Leavy on March 19

USF Small Business Accelerator to Host Free Screening of Show Her The Money on March 18

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