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… by Eder herself. In June 2010, she and Clay Aiken covered Roy Orbison’s “Crying” as a duet on Aiken’s album, “Tried & True.” In 2013, Eder established her own record company under the name Tressamail, Inc., and in that same year, she released her first recording on that newly established label, the highly acclaimed “Christmas Where You Are.” This album features 12 tracks – six selected by her fans via social media and two originals from Eder herself. It also features a unique twist on…
… and cellist Jolyon Pegis. An active chamber musician, Schleuning has performed in venues such as New York’s Alice Tully Hall, Weill Hall, Merkin Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, and the Museum of Modern Art. She has recorded with Continuum modern music ensemble in New York City as well as in Dallas with Grammy-nominated Voices of Change and the Walden Piano Quartet. In addition, she has served as Principal Second Violin of the New York Women’s Ensemble, and currently is Principal Second Violin of…
… musical adventure... If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, hopefully we’d be that band.” – Thomas Lauderdale, bandleader/pianist Erie’s favorite globe-trotting “little orchestra,” Pink Martini, brings its 30th-anniversary tour to Mercyhurst University’s Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Led by pianist Thomas Lauderdale and featuring the captivating vocals of China Forbes, Pink Martini boasts a multilingual repertoire and a sound that mixes…
… hosts numerous compelling events to deepen our students’ engagement with the world, from the annual Literary Festival, featuring nationally known writers, to the International Film Festival, to the lecture series in ethics and society, which has in the recent past brought presentations on the war in Ukraine, sustainability and social justice, and Native American history. You can even take a class sailing on the U.S. Brig Niagara! Mercyhurst is distinctive because every department combines a…
… Jazz Band brings Big Easy vibe to Mercyhurst Monday, October 30, 2023 Celebrate the holidays New Orleans-style when the world-famous Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings its “Creole Christmas” tour to Mercyhurst University’s Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. Better yet, enhance your concert-going experience with a pre-show dinner featuring traditional New Orleans cuisine. (See details below.) “Creole Christmas,” features a gumbo of New Orleans’ holiday…
… Seminar on Texts & Contexts in India Senior Thesis Research Interests Epistemology of religious experience Holiness in religions The Guru phenomenon Sacred poetry in the world’s religions Charismatic leadership in New Religious Movements Professional Affiliations American Academy of Religion (AAR) South Asian Religions (SARIE) section of the AAR Publications, Presentations, and Research (selected) “Lineages, Exemplars, and Emerging Movements.” A Cultural History of Hinduism in the Post-…
… Brett Johnson marks milestone with enchanting adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Thursday, October 31, 2024 Image What happens when Charles Dickens and his solicitor gather on Christmas Eve to read the author’s latest work aloud? The characters come to life as never before! The Mercyhurst Theatre Program rings in the holidays Nov. 21-24 with “A Dickens of a Carol,” an enchanting new version of Dickens’ beloved classic, directed by Dr. Brett D. Johnson, who celebrates his 40th production…
… Hot Sardines bring innovation, verve, and sheer joy to ‘Holiday Stomp’ Tuesday, November 01, 2022 The Hot Sardines infuse yuletide classics with their unique and swinging sound when they bring their critically acclaimed “Holiday Stomp” to Mercyhurst University’s Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. In the talented hands of The Hot Sardines, music first made famous decades ago comes alive through their brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, and…
… Performing Arts Center. In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media – as well as pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak French, or anyone who is unduly tan. The New York Times Book Review calls Lebowitz an "important humorist in…
… PHIL 100: Philosophical Inquiry POLI 100: American Government SOC 101: Contemporary Social Problems Once they reach Summer 2026, students in the Accelerated Scholars Program will have the ability to choose from Mercyhurst’s extensive list of online 100-200 level REACH curriculum courses, which span a number of academic disciplines. Popular course choices include: BIO 120/121: Human Biology/Lab STAT 135: Business Statistics SCI 104: Meteorology/Lab MUS 100: Music In Society ENG 155: American…