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Feb
27
Jazz at Lincoln Center: New Orleans Songbook 7:30pm
Jazz at Lincoln Center: New Orleans Songbook
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Jorgensen Center
Jazz at Lincoln Center brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing performance, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. Led by pianist Luther S. Allison and award-winning vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, New Orleans Songbook will immerse the Jorgensen audience in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city.
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Mar
1
Goitse 8:00pm
Goitse
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Jorgensen Center
Experience the vibrant energy and innovative spirit of Goitse, where traditional Irish music meets contemporary brilliance for an unforgettable experience. Named Live Ireland’s Traditional Group of the Year and Chicago Irish American News’ Group of the Year, Goitse’s distinctive sound lies in the quality of its own compositions interspersed with age-old traditional tunes—making each performance unique. Goitse, a Gaelic word for ‘come here’ is pronounced Go-wit-cha. The group has released six critically acclaimed recordings and tour throughout Ireland, the UK, Germany, France, and the United States.
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Mar
4
Escher Quartet 7:30pm
Escher Quartet
Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Jorgensen Center
The Escher String Quartet has received acclaim for its profound musical insight and rare tonal beauty. A former BBC New Generation Artist and recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the quartet is a regular guest at Wigmore Hall. The Quartet takes its name from the Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher, inspired by his method of interplay between individual components working together to form a whole. The ensemble serves as season artists of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The Guardian describes them as “Gutsy, with plenty of edge and a brilliant precision of attack.” Program will feature works by Ravel, Mendelssohn and Mozart.
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Mar
13
Nano Stern 7:30pm
Nano Stern
Thursday, March 13th, 2025
07:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Jorgensen Center
Join us for an intimate evening in Jorgensen Gallery with Chilean musician Nano Stern, who weaves together the fierce spirit of traditional Chilean revolutionary song with African and European elements to create a ground-breaking sound entirely his own. Hailed by folk legend Joan Baez as “the best young Chilean songwriter of his generation,” Stern brings a masterful command of multiple instruments, staggering vocal range and passionate advocacy to his fresh and relevant music. He nimbly blends Spanish and electric guitars, piano, violin and Andean and Nordic flutes into his music, while singing in Spanish and telling stories in English to give context to his songs.
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Mar
27
Noam Pikelny and Friends 7:30pm
Noam Pikelny and Friends
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
07:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Jorgensen Center
Bluegrass banjo standout Noam Pikelny brings together accomplished friends for this concert that promises virtuosity, playful and unbounded musicianship, and, if Pikelny’s self-deprecatingly hilarious YouTube outings are any indication, plenty of smiles and humor. Pikelny is a dynamic bandleader who’s also an inventive and collaborative musician. Part of traditional bluegrass supergroup Mighty Poplar, and a founding member of Punch Brothers, Pikelny has some talented friends to call on, and it will be a treat to hear them perform together!
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Mar
27
Pocatello | Connecticut Repertory Theatre 7:30pm
Pocatello | Connecticut Repertory Theatre
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
07:30 PM
Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre
Eddie manages an Italian chain restaurant in Pocatello – a small, unexceptional American city that is slowly being paved over with strip malls and franchises. But he can’t serve enough soup, salad & breadstick specials to make his hometown feel like home. Against the harsh backdrop of Samuel D. Hunter’s Idaho, this heartbreaking comedy is a cry for connection in an increasingly lonely American landscape.
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Mar
28
Pocatello | Opening Night 8:00pm
Pocatello | Opening Night
Friday, March 28th, 2025
08:00 PM
Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre
Eddie manages an Italian chain restaurant in Pocatello – a small, unexceptional American city that is slowly being paved over with strip malls and franchises. But he can’t serve enough soup, salad & breadstick specials to make his hometown feel like home. Against the harsh backdrop of Samuel D. Hunter’s Idaho, this heartbreaking comedy is a cry for connection in an increasingly lonely American landscape.
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Mar
29
Pocatello | Connecticut Repertory Theatre 8:00pm
Pocatello | Connecticut Repertory Theatre
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
08:00 PM
Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre
Eddie manages an Italian chain restaurant in Pocatello – a small, unexceptional American city that is slowly being paved over with strip malls and franchises. But he can’t serve enough soup, salad & breadstick specials to make his hometown feel like home. Against the harsh backdrop of Samuel D. Hunter’s Idaho, this heartbreaking comedy is a cry for connection in an increasingly lonely American landscape.
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Apr
2
Pocatello | Connecticut Repertory Theatre 7:30pm
Pocatello | Connecticut Repertory Theatre
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
07:30 PM
Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre
Eddie manages an Italian chain restaurant in Pocatello – a small, unexceptional American city that is slowly being paved over with strip malls and franchises. But he can’t serve enough soup, salad & breadstick specials to make his hometown feel like home. Against the harsh backdrop of Samuel D. Hunter’s Idaho, this heartbreaking comedy is a cry for connection in an increasingly lonely American landscape.
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Apr
3
Pocatello | Student Night 7:30pm
Pocatello | Student Night
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
07:30 PM
Harriet S Jorgensen Theatre
Eddie manages an Italian chain restaurant in Pocatello – a small, unexceptional American city that is slowly being paved over with strip malls and franchises. But he can’t serve enough soup, salad & breadstick specials to make his hometown feel like home. Against the harsh backdrop of Samuel D. Hunter’s Idaho, this heartbreaking comedy is a cry for connection in an increasingly lonely American landscape.
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Mar
1
Don’t Make Me Get Dressed by The Gottabees 11:00am
Don’t Make Me Get Dressed by The Gottabees
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
11:00 AM
Ballard Institute
Recommended for ages 3+. Runtime is approximately 35 minutes plus a question-and-answer session.
The Gottabees are passionate about community, family joy, and empowerment, and have been guiding families through stage performances, interactive experiences, and audio adventures since 2013. The Gottabees have performed in 19 states, and five countries for over 45,000 people, and were awarded a UNIMA-USA Citation of Excellence. Their projects have been funded by the Jim Henson Foundation, Puppeteers of America, US Artists International, and the Boston Foundation.
Ticket Prices: Adults: $12; Members/Seniors: $10; Students: $8; Kids: $6 (12 years and under).
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, by calling 860-486-8580, or online at bimp.uconn.edu. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ballard Institute on the day of the performance starting at 10 a.m. There will be open seating and no reservations. Visitors can park in the Downtown Storrs Garage located at 33 Royce Circle. For more information about these performances or if you require accommodation to attend this event, please contact Ballard Institute staff at 860-486-8580 or bimp@uconn.edu.
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Mar
1
Don’t Make Me Get Dressed by The Gottabees 2:00pm
Don’t Make Me Get Dressed by The Gottabees
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
02:00 PM
Ballard Institute
This show features The Gottabees’ trademark mix of puppetry, joyously absurd silliness, physical theater, live music, and surprising poignancy. Recommended for ages 3+. Runtime is approximately 35 minutes plus a question-and-answer session.
The Gottabees are passionate about community, family joy, and empowerment, and have been guiding families through stage performances, interactive experiences, and audio adventures since 2013. The Gottabees have performed in 19 states, and five countries for over 45,000 people, and were awarded a UNIMA-USA Citation of Excellence. Their projects have been funded by the Jim Henson Foundation, Puppeteers of America, US Artists International, and the Boston Foundation.
Ticket Prices: Adults: $12; Members/Seniors: $10; Students: $8; Kids: $6 (12 years and under).
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, by calling 860-486-8580, or online at bimp.uconn.edu. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ballard Institute on the day of the performance starting at 10 a.m. There will be open seating and no reservations. Visitors can park in the Downtown Storrs Garage located at 33 Royce Circle. For more information about these performances or if you require accommodation to attend this event, please contact Ballard Institute staff at 860-486-8580 or bimp@uconn.edu.
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Apr
6
Wizard of Oz 2:00pm
Wizard of Oz
Sunday, April 6th, 2025
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Jorgensen Center
Vital Children’s Theatre returns to Jorgensen with a one-hour stage adaptation of the classic 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz. Rediscover the joy of following the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they travel through a reimagined world of Oz. The production features a cast of six actors, the Munchkins as puppets, one flying monkey and a funny witch. Perfect for audiences 2-7 years old.