LIVE! FROM LEWISBURG: INTO THE LIGHT
Generously supported by the 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation
We are so thrilled to have had two great years of summer concerts with the LIVE! from Lewisburg series. These concerts truly did capture the vision we had of enabling our community to celebrate music and the arts together in a safe way. We adapted to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, inviting friends and neighbors to listen to local musicians in our outdoor spaces. Through the darkness and uncertainty of these many months, we refused to give up what is most important: our sense of togetherness.
Now, as we are rounding a corner in the darkness, we think that 2022 will be our time to step INTO THE LIGHT. To that end, we are excited to announce we are partnering with nationally beloved singer-songwriter and motivational speaker Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner. Kj is well-known for her positivity and the diversity of her songs, having a smile and music for everyone and every occasion. It’s that positive outlook that we are hoping to make the centerpiece of our new LIVE! from Lewisburg: Into the Light concert series!
Creating a safe opportunity for community gathering is still at the heart of our mission, and with the changes to the pandemic and health guidelines, we believe we can safely move the LIVE! from Lewisburg concerts to indoor venues. With that in mind, we are creating a new vision for these concerts as more intimate and resonant performances by local artists. We are working with Lewisburg's beautiful churches to hold concerts in their sanctuaries, inviting people to see the wonderful architecture and art in these buildings and to enjoy the deep acoustics they can offer. We hope to have a variety of musical genres, from pianists, to jazz and blues, to vocal groups, and more - anyone who can make the most of the beauty these spaces can offer. This will be a fantastic opportunity to come out and listen to music in an atmosphere and setting specifically for listening - no extra noise or distractions. And, as always, the concerts will be free to the public!
Of course, we can't do this alone. We're incredibly grateful for all the community support we receive in organizing these concerts, especially our partners. The Campus Theatre and the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership are once again helping to make these concerts happen. We also want to give a huge thank-you to the 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation for their generous grant in support of this series! We also thank the churches who have offered to host these performances: St. John's United Church of Christ, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, and First Baptist Church of Lewisburg.
The schedule for the LIVE! from Lewisburg: Into the Light series is set as follows, with each performance starting at 7 PM:
June 2nd: Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner, performing at First Baptist Church
June 23rd: Andy Seal, performing at St. John's United Church of Christ
July 28th: Eric Sundberg, performing at Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church
August 25th: Danny O'Neill, performing at St. Paul's United Methodist Church
September 22nd: Jenna Mammina and Rolf Sturm performing at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Generously supported by the 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation
We are so thrilled to have had two great years of summer concerts with the LIVE! from Lewisburg series. These concerts truly did capture the vision we had of enabling our community to celebrate music and the arts together in a safe way. We adapted to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, inviting friends and neighbors to listen to local musicians in our outdoor spaces. Through the darkness and uncertainty of these many months, we refused to give up what is most important: our sense of togetherness.
Now, as we are rounding a corner in the darkness, we think that 2022 will be our time to step INTO THE LIGHT. To that end, we are excited to announce we are partnering with nationally beloved singer-songwriter and motivational speaker Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner. Kj is well-known for her positivity and the diversity of her songs, having a smile and music for everyone and every occasion. It’s that positive outlook that we are hoping to make the centerpiece of our new LIVE! from Lewisburg: Into the Light concert series!
Creating a safe opportunity for community gathering is still at the heart of our mission, and with the changes to the pandemic and health guidelines, we believe we can safely move the LIVE! from Lewisburg concerts to indoor venues. With that in mind, we are creating a new vision for these concerts as more intimate and resonant performances by local artists. We are working with Lewisburg's beautiful churches to hold concerts in their sanctuaries, inviting people to see the wonderful architecture and art in these buildings and to enjoy the deep acoustics they can offer. We hope to have a variety of musical genres, from pianists, to jazz and blues, to vocal groups, and more - anyone who can make the most of the beauty these spaces can offer. This will be a fantastic opportunity to come out and listen to music in an atmosphere and setting specifically for listening - no extra noise or distractions. And, as always, the concerts will be free to the public!
Of course, we can't do this alone. We're incredibly grateful for all the community support we receive in organizing these concerts, especially our partners. The Campus Theatre and the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership are once again helping to make these concerts happen. We also want to give a huge thank-you to the 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation for their generous grant in support of this series! We also thank the churches who have offered to host these performances: St. John's United Church of Christ, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, and First Baptist Church of Lewisburg.
The schedule for the LIVE! from Lewisburg: Into the Light series is set as follows, with each performance starting at 7 PM:
June 2nd: Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner, performing at First Baptist Church
June 23rd: Andy Seal, performing at St. John's United Church of Christ
July 28th: Eric Sundberg, performing at Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church
August 25th: Danny O'Neill, performing at St. Paul's United Methodist Church
September 22nd: Jenna Mammina and Rolf Sturm performing at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
LIVE! FROM LEWISBURG: INTO THE LIGHT ARTIST BIOS
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Kj REIMENSNYDER-WAGNER (June 2nd, First Baptist)
Singer/Songwriter/Performer/Motivational Speaker/Educator “Kj” has a short first name since her last name of Reimensnyder-Wagner is extremely LONG! Those who know her and know her music, realize that just the initials “Kj” are all you need to recognize this positive-energy performer throughout the US and UK. Kj was intrigued with the guitar following her first venture at summer camp, and at the age of 12 received her first guitar from her parents. Once-shy, she began writing songs that year, and matured from songs celebrating the birth of puppies, to battling the blues of teenage love-losses, to land conservation and the stories of fine people she's met over the years. In recent years, Kj has been chosen as the Keynote Speaker/Entertainer for many conferences featuring healthy attitudes and career inspiration, dedications and opportunities she cherishes and continues to accept. She began her non-profit in 2001 called “KjSmile, Inc” to assist with music in hospitals and special-needs camps, among other venues. |
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ANDY SEAL (June 23rd, St. John's) Andy Seal has been performing in numerous musical groups for the last thirty years. His latest adventure since 2016 is from the world of sound immersion. Built around an ensemble of large gongs, a few additional percussion instruments, and a touch of electronic synthesis, Andy’s performance is intended to create a sonic atmosphere that is meditative and relaxing. To many, the gong’s first impression may be a sound that is brash and thunderous, however, this style of immersion and soundscape relies more on the gongs’ lighter, “whispering” tones to induce calm and creativity as an antidote for industrial stress. For more info, visit ww.andyseal.com |
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ERIC SUNDBERG (July 28, Beaver Memorial)
Eric Sundberg has been sharing his music for over 5 decades. While known around the region as a Family/Children’s music performer, Eric also has gained a reputation for giving a fine performance for adult audiences. Singing and playing his 6 and 12 string guitars (and occasionally a few other instruments), Eric performs a wide selection of songs from his originals to covers of John Denver, Richard Shindell, Harry Chapin, Steve Goodman, Guy Clark, Lizanne Knott, and more, with styles ranging from traditional folk songs, contemporary folk, americana, to ballads, novelty songs, as well as many original tunes (e.g. Roll Me Down You River or Flip Flop Flapjacks). So whether you like to sing along or just sit back and enjoy fun music, you will be sure to have a good time at Eric’s performance. Eric is a musician, a retired elementary teacher of 33 years and educational consultant who lives in Lewisburg with his wife Phyllis. Eric enjoys traveling, is an avid photographer, concertgoer, outdoor enthusiast, spending time with family and friends, and just hanging around his house (and of course playing his guitars…). |
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DANNY O'NEILL (August 25th, St. Paul's)
Danny O'Neill is a Pennsylvania-born singing pianist who will perform songs from your favorite artists, from Frank Sinatra to Ed Sheeran and everything in between! Being born into a musical family, he always made sure he was involved with music throughout his life whether it was singing in choirs, playing upright bass in jazz bands, playing trumpet in the high school marching band, performing leading roles in musicals, or even sitting down to learn some Billy Joel on the piano. After graduating from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance, he immediately traveled the world as a singing pianist on Holland America Cruise Lines. He currently is a high school band director at Neshaminy High School, his Alma Mater. Danny will be sure to bring you an engaging and entertaining show where YOU will be in charge of the set list! Come prepared to sing along, clap, dance, and request your favorite tunes! |
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JENNA MAMMINA AND ROLF STURM (September 22nd, St. Andrew's) Vocalist Jenna Mammina has performed with Rickie Lee Jones, Bobby McFerrin, Al Jarreau, David Sanborn, Phish, and Rosemary Clooney. Guitarist (and Lewisburg native) Rolf Sturm has performed and/or appeared on recordings with: Eddy Arnold, Tony Trischka, Louden Wainwright, David Johansen, Archie Shepp, Heather Masse, Billy Martin, John Medeski, Ethan Iverson (Bad Plus), and Roswell Rudd. This special acoustic duo performs compositions from the 1920’s to tunes made up on the spot with help from their audiences.They have released two recordings and have toured throughout the United States, Europe and Mexico, performing at festivals, conferences, Lincoln Center, clubs, cafes, and house concerts. Their CDs, “Spark” & “Begin To Dance”, have received rave reviews and nation-wide radio airplay. |
Our second Live from Lewisburg Variety Show was a fabulous night on May 18th! We had a great crowd turn out to the Campus Theatre for a night of laughter, music, dance, and all sorts of wonderful performance. Our fantastic host, Tom Morgan, had us all laughing with his jokes and commentary, as well as learning about the fascinating hidden history of Lewisburg with the Did You Know segments. Our cast of local talent wowed the crowd with their performances. It was a wonderful night of community entertainment, and we'd like to thank everyone who was part of it!
Keep an eye on livefromlewisburg.com and our social media pages for updates on the next Variety Show. Right now it's slated for a date in late fall, so get ready for another amazing night!
Collaboration - The Arts - Community
At the heart of the Live from Lewisburg Variety Show is a message and ideal of community. We're drawing inspiration from the history of the arts and theatres, hearkening to a time when the community theatre was truly the center stage for news and entertainment. We firmly believe that even in the darkest of troubled times, arts and entertainment can be our guiding light to a better tomorrow, and we can all work together to lift that light up for all to see!
We are thrilled to be partnering with two fellow organizations - the Campus Theatre and the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership - to bring this performance to our community. We're also showcasing local artists and the show is receiving patronage and sponsorship from local businesses.
We are looking for talent for our next show, so if you are interested, let us know.
If you want to find out more about the show, visit its website: https://www.livefromlewisburg.com
Or you can email info@livefromlewisburg.com!
Keep an eye on livefromlewisburg.com and our social media pages for updates on the next Variety Show. Right now it's slated for a date in late fall, so get ready for another amazing night!
Collaboration - The Arts - Community
At the heart of the Live from Lewisburg Variety Show is a message and ideal of community. We're drawing inspiration from the history of the arts and theatres, hearkening to a time when the community theatre was truly the center stage for news and entertainment. We firmly believe that even in the darkest of troubled times, arts and entertainment can be our guiding light to a better tomorrow, and we can all work together to lift that light up for all to see!
We are thrilled to be partnering with two fellow organizations - the Campus Theatre and the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership - to bring this performance to our community. We're also showcasing local artists and the show is receiving patronage and sponsorship from local businesses.
We are looking for talent for our next show, so if you are interested, let us know.
If you want to find out more about the show, visit its website: https://www.livefromlewisburg.com
Or you can email info@livefromlewisburg.com!
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