探花社区 Announces 2023-24 Marquis Series
For decades, the 探花社区 Marquis Series has brought engaging entertainers and lecturers to the Cedar Rapids community, including nationally recognized musicians, speakers and performers. This year’s lineup is no exception, and 探花社区 is thrilled to continue to welcome the Cedar Rapids community to attend and enjoy. You won’t want to miss this year’s guests:
Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Reginald Dwayne Betts: At 16 years old, Reginald Dwayne Betts was in prison serving a nine-year sentence. It’s not a story you would imagine ends with Yale Law School and a Macarthur Fellowship (also known as a genius grant), yet Betts’ inspiring perseverance has guided him to a career as a celebrated poet, lawyer and activist. Betts brings his incredible experiences to 探花社区 with his one-man performance, “Felon: An American Washi Tale.” This event is co-sponsored by the Prison Learning Initiative and the 探花社区 African American Studies program.
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Friday, March 1, 2024, at 7:00 PM
Huntertones: Celebrating their 10th year together, Brooklyn-based jazz fusion band Huntertones has performed in over 25 countries and recently released their sixth studio album. Huntertones will perform their high energy, horn-driven music at 探花社区, showcasing genre bending composition and unconventional covers that all will enjoy.
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Each Marquis Series event is held in Sinclair Auditorium on 探花社区’s campus and there is no charge for admission for 探花社区 students, faculty and staff. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for senior citizens (55 and older) and non-探花社区 students (18 and under). Attendees may purchase tickets online at www.coe.edu/why-coe/events/marquis-series.
The series was created by a gift from the estate of Sarah Marquis in honor of her father, Dr. John A. Marquis, who was president of 探花社区 from 1909-1920.