Rock Prairie Big Band & Beloit College Jazz Band Perform
Just saw this in the Beloit Daily News:
The Rock Prairie Big Band and the Beloit College Jazz Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 8 in Eaton Chapel, on the Beloit College campus.
The event is free and open to the public; donations will be accepted at the door.
The two bands will perform several selections separately before teaming on a few additional songs. The Rock Prairie Big Band, directed by Jeff Suarez, will perform “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” by Benny Goodman; “Ko-Ko” by Duke Ellington, and other popular jazz tunes. Under the direction of John Meyers, the Beloit College Jazz Band’s offering will include “Swingin’ Shepherd Blues,” by Natalie Cole and “Outback Boogie,” by Les Taylor.
Another highlight of the performance will be a special appearance by the College Street Singers as directed by Susan Rice.
So, live swing dance music? Very cool! And where else but in the neighborhood.
If it’s a nice evening I think we’ll walk. 
Society for Learning Unlimited (SLU)
February 10, 2009 by RickM
Filed under Events, Neighborhood Discussion
S.L.U. Spring Kickoff Open House:
* Featured Speaker – John Weitzel
* Wednesday 2/11/2009, 2:00-4:00
* First Congregational Church
Perhaps SLU is old news to some longer term residents, but I keep running into more and more things going on right here, just down the street [ walking distance ] and within our own neighborhood. Most of you likely know John as a wonderful and amusing speaker and longtime radio newsman for WBEL.
S.L.U. is a Beloit College program and affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute network.
The Society for Learning Unlimited (SLU), a nonprofit town-grown organization of Beloit College, offers many opportunities to explore cultural and intellectual interests in a stimulating environment. Learning new skills encourages personal growth, enhances emotional and mental health and provides a more meaningful life.
They’re having their Spring Kickoff Open House this Wednesday at First Congregational Church and it’s open to anyone interested.
Next Meeting – Monday Nov. 24th.
November 18, 2008 by RickM
Filed under Meeting notes
Pleasant St. Coffeehouse - Beloit WI
- Close by, walking distance for many of us.
- Convenient parking for the rest.
- Coffee along with their other drinks and desserts
- WIFI …. woohoo!
- A large screen TV we can hook up to as a monitor
- Supporting a local business who’s been a great neighbor to the Church St. group as well.
PLEASE NOTE: We’ll be meeting a bit earlier at 6:30 PM. This will allow us some time to get something if we like before they close the register for the evening.
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