Name: Alastair Reads - Tales & Tunes with the Symphony
Start: 2024-11-20T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-20T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Library - Community Learning Center

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Alastair Reads - Tales & Tunes with the Symphony

Presented by the Shein Trust Community Series

2024-11-20 13:00:00 2024-11-20 14:00:00 America/New_York Alastair Reads - Tales & Tunes with the Symphony Step into a whimsical world with Maestro Alastair Willis, conductor of South Bend Symphony Orchestra, as he brings to life Eudora Welty's enchanting tale, The Shoe Bird. Enjoyable for all ages! Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium

Wednesday, November 20
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-20 13:00:00 2024-11-20 14:00:00 America/New_York Alastair Reads - Tales & Tunes with the Symphony Step into a whimsical world with Maestro Alastair Willis, conductor of South Bend Symphony Orchestra, as he brings to life Eudora Welty's enchanting tale, The Shoe Bird. Enjoyable for all ages! Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium

Main Library - Community Learning Center

Leighton Auditorium

Step into a whimsical world with Maestro Alastair Willis, conductor of South Bend Symphony Orchestra, as he brings to life Eudora Welty's enchanting tale, The Shoe Bird. Enjoyable for all ages!

Drawn into the narrative? Join the South Bend Symphony Orchestra for the Shein Trust Family Concert, Eudora Welty’s "The Shoe Bird" on Sunday, December 1st, at 2:30 p.m. at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center! This unforgettable family-friendly concert is a must-see experience that will spark imaginations and create cherished memories, perfect for audiences of all ages!

The Symphony thanks the Shein Trust for supporting the Community Series, the University of Notre Dame for presenting this concert, and Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka for being a distinguished Artistic Partner of the 2024-25 Season.

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) | Children (0-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Dance | Literature & Writing |

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