2011-12 Fesler-Lampert Series
The Fesler-Lampert Performing Arts Endowment Fund was established in 1985
by Elizabeth P. and David R. Fesler (Shattuck School Class of 1946). Through
performances, artist residencies and workshops, the series presents an exciting
array of cultural enrichment experiences for students, faculty and the community
of Faribault.
All performances take place in Historic Newhall Auditorium on the Shattuck-
St. Mary’s campus, 1000 Shumway Avenue, Faribault, Minnesota.
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JEVETTA STEELE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011 at 7:30 PM
www.thesteelesmusic.com/jevetta
Jevetta Steele is a musical tour de force. A member of the acclaimed Minneapolis
musical family, The Steeles, Jevetta’s career has taken her around the world . Her
lead role in the international touring show “The Gospel at Colonus” included an
international tour and eventually a run on Broadway. Jevetta has enjoyed
performing on many stages from London to Brazil, Carnegie Hall to the Guthrie
Theater performing jazz, gospel, R&B, classic show tunes and opera. She has
enjoyed recording and touring with legends including Prince, Mavis Staples,
George Clinton, Natalie Merchant, Kirk Whalum and The Sounds of Blackness.
She was nominated for an Academy Award for her song “Calling You” from the
film “Baghdad Café”. Join us in Newhall Auditorium for a very special evening of song!
ADULTS $15, STUDENTS $9
Born in 1963, Jevetta Steele is an acclaimed African American gospel music singer.
Steele is originally from Gary, Indiana, but she has lived many years in Minneapolis.
Although she first traveled to the Twin Cities to pursue a career as a criminal lawyer,
she soon decided to become a music artist. Jevetta has enjoyed performing music in
a variety of places, including London, Brazil, and throughout the US. As a solo artist,
she has been known for her Jazz, Gospel, R&B, and Opera music. Steele has earned the
privilege to tour with such legends as Prince, Mavis Staples, George Clinton, and The
Sounds of Blackness. Her voice has been featured in national commercials ranging
from Tropicana Orange Juice to AT&T and from Lipton Tea to Rainbow Foods.
She is a proud part of her musical family, The Steeles, and a happy mother of three.
Shattuck-St. Mary’s has the great privilege of hosting this wonderful musical performer
December 8th at 7:30 p.m. in Newhall Auditorium as part of the Fesler-Lampert Arts
Series. This show will be both outstanding and inspirational. It is certainly a
performance you will not want to miss. – Mark Gormley ’12, Communications Intern
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THE BUTCH THOMPSON TRIO
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012 at 7:30 PM
www.butchthompson.com
The sweetness and buoyant rhythm of New Orleans music took hold of Butch
Thompson’s life at an early age and hasn’t let go. His roots run deep, and he has played
his personal style of traditional jazz and ragtime piano from Kansas City to Cairo.
Audiences know him from his long run on the popular nationally broadcast show
A Prairie Home Companion. Now discover Butch Thompson as one of the world’s
top jazz and ragtime performers, a concert artist who connects easily with his
audience as he gives them a personally guided tour of a rich American tradition.
Newhall Auditorium is a wonderful, intimate concert hall… the perfect place to
enjoy an engaging and dazzling performance by The Butch Thompson Trio!
ADULTS $15, STUDENTS $9
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ZORONGO FLAMENCO DANCE THEATRE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012 at 7:30 PM
www.zorongo.org
Clapping hands rise and fall. The haunting laments of the singers join the explosive
rhythms of the guitars. The dancers’ staccato feet, drum like heartbeats. This is the
power and passion of the Spanish dance of Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre!
Foot-stomping dance shows like Riverdance, Stomp!, Tap Dogs, Rhythmic Circus,
and Lord of the Dance have been filling performance halls throughout the world.
Groups like The Gypsy Kings are bringing flamenco music to new audiences.
Now, Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theater brings world class, traditional flamenco
(the dance and music of the gypsies of southern Spain) to life. Flamenco is known for
its raw and primitive style… a dance form that stirs the blood and lets the spirit soar!
ADULTS $15, STUDENTS $9
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THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
Presented by NATIONAL PLAYERS
THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 20 at 7:30 PM
The National Players troupe has earned a distinctive place in American theater.
They are America’s longest running touring company, presenting the world’s
greatest dramatic literature to audiences from coast to coast for over sixty years.
This year they bring William Shakespeare’s bawdy comedy “The Taming of the Shrew”
to the Newhall stage as part of SSM’s Shakespeare Week. National Players present
the show with a Wild West flare. Cowboy boots, whips, and lassos give a biting punch
to this classic. The play is an examination of the nature of love and relationships that
focuses on a battle of wills between two strong and independent individuals. The verbal
duel never stops in this rollicking western comedy!
ADULTS $15, STUDENTS $9
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Contact Person: Richard Kettering – 507-333-1631 – rkettering@s-sm.org
Tickets & Order Information call: 507-333-1620, ext. 2
Send us your email address and we’ll keep you informed about upcoming arts
events at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School. feslerlampert@s-sm.org
