Have you ever had brunch so good you just wanted to take a nap, wake up and eat more? We all have. Doing this at Forty8Hundred Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge will result in two very different experiences.

The lounge has been open since January in the former McBonies Bar & Grill in Oakhurst, and it’s quickly established a reputation as one of Charlotte’s hottest brunch spots as well as a popular nightlife destination.

Around 1 p.m. on weekends, the two-story building at 4800 Monroe Road begins to receive guests. Families and groups of friends relax in the dining room, listening to reggae classics and radio hits. The most popular order, the jerk salmon imperial spring rolls, is continually requested and received.

This dish exemplifies chef Leroy Hall’s Caribbean and Asian menu, which includes curried chicken wings and waffles, oxtails, rice and peas.

“I came here to immerse myself in southern food culture, but everyone here wants multicultural fusions. Jamaican, Caribbean, Spanish cuisine, they go crazy here for authentic flavors with spice,” he said.

This is the first kitchen that Hall, a Jamaican-born New Yorker, has run, and he says Charlotte’s dining scene is just what he needed. After years in high-end kitchens preparing multicultural, often exotic dishes, he came to the South to root himself in an American culinary heritage.

“In Charlotte, I learned to fry chicken”

“In Charlotte, I learned to fry chicken seriously. Fried fish, the real way. Black Eyed Peas. Because I cook for a Southern palate,” he said. Yet he was surprised by Charlotte’s sophisticated taste.

“It’s slower than New York but still faster than a lot of countries in the South,” he said. “Anything that stands out wildly – ​​tangy spice, sweet and salty, nothing boring or regular – is Charlotte’s taste.”

This extravagance is on display at night, when the lounge side of Forty8Hundred pops up.

Neon signs with messages like “good vibes” and “live longer, carefree” light up on white leather sofas, music shifts from afrobeats to the dance hall, and hookah girls come out to play. The late-night menu is a variation on the daily specials, but more convivial: the wings, the salmon bites and of course the spring rolls stay on deck.

Hall and his team are still fine-tuning the line between being a daytime family restaurant and offering customers a nighttime experience, VIP tables and bottle service.

“But that’s the challenge of my profession,” Hall said. “I can’t shy away from a challenge.”

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Location: 4800 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205

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The largest Labor Day celebration in Ouachita Parish returns for its second year.

The Flying Heart Tiger and Brewery hosts its annual local Labor Day Music Festival from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown West Monroe at 204 Commerce Street.

The second annual event will feature prizes, raffles and vendors, one of which includes a snow cone vendor. Activities include a cornhole, bouncy rides and a Boy Scout-sponsored climbing wall. DJay, disc jockey and artist based in Louisiana, will host the event. DayWreckers beer will be on sale for $5.

The following musicians who will perform at the Flying Heart’s Beer Garden include:

• Clayton Maza from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Grayson May from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Bo Smith from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Ian Smith from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Albert Moore from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

There will be $10 wristbands on sale for all day activities and children under 12 will have free admission.

Lineup includes Brantley Gilbert and Brett Young

Excitement continues to build for the next Cowboy Luau to be held Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 at Poconos Park in the Poconos Mountains region of Pennsylvania. Organizers are pleased to announce the addition of Uncle Kracker (“When the Sun Goes Down”, “Follow Me”, “Smile”, “Drift Away”) to the already stellar lineup with headliners Brantley Gilbert and Brett Young.

Plus, single-day tickets are available starting at just $49.99 plus general admission, plus a limited one-day Lawn Party four-seat pack for just $99 while supplies last. stocks. Tickets are available through Etix and through the Cowboy Luau website.

“We realize a lot of people have had to tighten their belts, so now there’s no excuse not to ‘Get Your Good Times On’ and ‘Party in the Poconos!'” says John M. Oakes , CEO/Founder of From The Parc Racines/Poconos. “We want music fans to come experience Poconos Park. It’s a breathtaking venue and the experiences we plan to deliver will be second to none – on top of all that, where else can you go see a national headliner with three of your friends for less than $100? »

Cowboy Luau’s full lineup of entertainment will run from 1-11 p.m. daily. In addition to headlines with Brantley Gilbert and Brett Young, the two-day festival will also include performances by Pennsylvania’s Warren Zeiders, as well as Ryan Griffin, Dylan Schneider, Austin Meade, Kassi Ashton, Rick Monroe & the Hitmen, Aydamn, and Jake’s Rockin’ Country Band, with more.

Fans can also enjoy activities like DJ dance parties, hula and line dancing, a cornhole tournament (the daily winner receiving a backstage photo with Brantley Gilbert or Brett Young), and even an opportunity to win a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Cowboy Luau will also include locally sourced artisan food, chef-led cocktails and, of course, cold beer curated by Event Hospitality Solutions. Plus, the festival will feature delicious food and drink options from local restaurants and chefs, including local outlets The Morning Brew, Juby’s Smoothies, and more.

In early 2022, Oakes’ From the Roots, a property development and site management company, acquired over 200 acres of land, including the nearly $40 million development formerly known as Mt. Laurel Performing Arts Center and the Tom Ridge Pavilion. A short drive from New York, Philadelphia, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Newark, Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, From the Roots recognized the immediate potential of the place, took action, renovated, improved and reopened it under the name of Poconos Park.

Rachel Bertone, artistic director of the Reagle Music Theater in Greater Boston, announced the casting of Pippin, the 2nd and final production of the company’s summer 2022 season. Presenting August 5-13, 2022 at the Robinson Theater, 617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452, Pippin tells the story of a young prince struggling to decide whether to pursue a peaceful life or “do magic” with the troupe. dazzling array of performers who help tell its story. Pippin will feature a diverse cast of actors including Elliot Norton Award winner Davron Monroe (2019, Breath & Imagination) as the enigmatic “Leading Player”.

Reagle will present Pippin August 5-13, 2022. Directed and choreographed by award-winning artistic director Rachel Bertone (Cabaret, In the Heights, Carousel), with musical direction by Dan Rodriguez (The Last Five Years, Little Shop of Horrors, Granny) . Tickets can be purchased at www.reaglemusictheatre.org, by calling 781-891-5600 or at the theater box office. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

A mysterious performance troupe – led by the main player – tells the story of Pippin, a young prince in search of passion, adventure and meaning. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power. Ultimately, however, Pippin discovers that happiness lies not in extraordinary efforts, but rather in the non-extraordinary moments that happen every day. The score (by Stephen Schwartz of Wicked and Godspell) includes “Magic to Do”, “Corner of the Sky”, “Simple Joys”, and “No Time at All”. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; Book by Roger O. Hirson. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).

Schedule of performances: Friday, August 5 – 7:30 p.m.; Saturday August 6 – 7.30 p.m.; Sunday August 7 – 2 p.m.; Wednesday August 10 – 2 p.m.; Thursday August 11 – 7:30 p.m.; Friday August 12 – 2 p.m.; Saturday August 13 – 7:30 p.m.

The cast includes: Kenny Lee as Pepin; Davron Monroe* as main player; Damon Singletary* as Charles; Katie Anne Clark as Fastrada; Kathy St. George* as Berthe; Punyanuch (Mind) Pornsakulpaisal as Catherine and Joel Douglas* as Lewis. Theo’s role will be announced at a later date. Rounding out the ensemble are Jaden Tai Martinez, Lauryn Withnell, Dierdre Roberts, Brian Pereira, Joy Clark*, Annaliese Wilbur, Micheline Wu, Ezra Noel, Aimée Coleman and Michael Di Leo.

The production team includes: Rachel Bertone, Artistic Director (director and choreographer); Emma Calabrese (General Manager); Dan Rodriguez (music director); Cameron McEachern (Scenic Designer), Frank Meissner Jr (Lighting Design), Chelsea Kerl (Costume Designer), Robby Davis (Sound Design), Lauren Corcuera (Props Supervisor), Emily White (Dramaturge), JT Turner (Fight Choreographer), Sophie Pratt (assistant director), Alyssa Weathersby (assistant choreographer), Mindy Cimini (associate musical director) and Brian Robillard (production manager).

Tickets for Pippin:

Single adult tickets cost between $38 and $68; discounts apply to seniors and youth. To purchase, visit www.reaglemusictheatre.org, call 781-891-5600, or visit the theater box office at 617 Lexington St, Waltham, MA, 02452. Hours of operation are Wednesdays 2-5 p.m.; Friday 11am-2pm; Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Groups over 20 should contact the box office or email groups@reaglemusictheatre.org.

SALISBURY, NC (WBTV) – The Piedmont Players will soon perform The Sound of Music at the historic Meroney Theater in downtown Salisbury.

With music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, The Sound of Music is a melodious and heartwarming musical based on the true story of the Von Trapp family singers, one of the most known to the world in the era immediately preceding World War II.

Maria, the tomboy postulant of an Austrian abbey, becomes the governess of seven children in the household of a widowed sea captain, Captain Von Trapp. Maria, through her own trials and tribulations, brings a new love of life and music into the home. The Piedmont Players production, directed and choreographed by Executive Director, Bradley Moore, is a fresh take on the classic musical. This production features a much smaller cast than usual, 16 people, some of whom play up to three roles; a set of units – nothing goes in and out throughout the performance; a focus on characters, story and music; simplified costumes; and perhaps a slightly darker, darker take on the show’s usual world. This production is unique to the Piedmont Players, and perhaps even the world.

For those who can’t keep the music in, there will be a special SING-ALONG performance of The Sound of Music on Saturday July 30 at 2:30 p.m. During this performance, the audience can sing along with the actors as they present the show on stage.

The Piedmont Players Theater cast includes: Caroline Monroe as Maria; Joey Moray as Captain Von Trapp; Jenny Carroll as Mother Abbess / Frau Zeller; Wendy Weant as Sister Berthe/Elberfeld/Frau Schmidt; Laura Raynor-Williams as Sister Sophia/Elsa; Molly Bronson as Sister Margaretta/Von Schreiber; Eric Slipp as Franz/Zeller; Bailey Daugherty as Rolf; Logan Flaherty as Max; Madisyn Prater as Liesl; Aidan Melton as Friedrich; Maggie Cross as Louisa; Asher Pethel as Kurt; Kimora Cooper as Brigitta; Aymen Bronson as Marta; and Ada Bronson as Gretl.

The producers are Edward and Susan Norvell, Charles Dabbs, David Post and DKM Media.

The Sound of Music will be played Friday July 15 at 7:30pm Saturday July 16 at 7:30pm Sunday July 17 at 2:30pm Friday July 22 at 7:30pm Saturday July 23 at 7:30pm Sunday July 24 at 2:30pm Friday July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at 2:30 p.m.

The special solo performance will be Saturday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31 at 2:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

All performances will take place at the Meroney Theatre, 213 S Main Street Salisbury.

Tickets: $23 for adults; $21 for seniors/students/military. Tickets are available at www.piedmontplayers.com or by calling 704-633-5471.

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Black holes are the most massive gravitational engines in the universe, but what most of us probably know about them could fit in a thimble. A new collaboration of music, art and science through the Multiverse Concert Series offers the opportunity to learn much more about these mysteries of the cosmos. As part of the Museum of Science’s Summer Thursdays series, “Black Hole Symphony” will premiere to a sold-out crowd June 23 (additional performances July 28 and August 25) at the Charles Hayden Planetarium. Featuring original live music composed by Multiverse concert series founder David Ibbett, the new show features research conducted by scientists from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and experts from the Black Hole Initiative at the University of Harvard, with visuals designed by the MOS planetarium team.

“It’s a beautiful and wonderful immersive experience that really takes everyone on a journey and allows people to get closer to a black hole than they ever imagined,” says James Monroe, Producer of Adult Programs. and theater experiences from the museum. “Even though there is a lot of mystery surrounding black holes, we know a lot about them, and I’m thrilled that the public will come and discover these objects that have fascinated the world so much.”

Three years in the making, the multimedia project was conceived by Ibbett after a conversation with Harvard astrophysicist Anna Barnacka. “We started talking about black holes, and there’s so much more out there beyond this void that we think about,” Ibbett says. “They radiate incredible energy and are at the center of every galaxy.” He calls them “gravity in its most extreme and wacky form”.

Black holes seemed like an ideal subject for his Multiverse Concert Series, a nonprofit collaboration of musicians, artists, and scientists launched in 2017 to create immersive multimedia experiences that spark wonder and curiosity about science. . As a composer and visiting professor at Berklee College of Music and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Ibbett has found in the universal language of music a particularly effective way to share the wealth of scientific discoveries. “Music has this special way of engaging the whole person — the mind, the ears, the emotions,” he says. “I believe the sonic and emotional power of music can help tell us about the world we live in, in a language that can reach large groups of people.”

Originally from Coventry, England, and the son of a research chemist, Ibbett was not scientifically trained, but childhood visits to his father’s laboratory sparked a curiosity for scientific research. After earning a doctorate in composition with a major in electronic music, Ibbett moved to Boston eight years ago and started the nonprofit Multiverse to combine his love of music and science in the performing Arts. So far he and the organization’s projects have focused on fluid dynamics, coral bleaching and subatomic neutrinos – Ibbett was the first guest composer at the Fermilab Accelerator and Particle Physics Laboratory.

To create music for the 42-minute “Black Hole Symphony,” Ibbett transformed frequencies of light into sound waves based on the electromagnetic spectrum of an active galaxy containing a supermassive black hole. “Inside, you can separate the frequencies to see the ‘color’ of each component, from the torus of dust and broad-lined clouds to the relativistic jets of plasma and the blazing accretion disk,” explains he. “Although these frequencies are too widespread to visualize, we can listen to them by mapping the light frequencies onto sound waves, which become the musical notes of a ‘black hole chord’.” Orchestrating his symphony for chamber orchestra and electronics, he composed a work fusing classical and electronic styles, with special themes for different characteristics of the black hole.

Ibbett’s goal is to deliver a science experiment “in the moment, using as much data as possible to be accurate and using music and visualization to be immersive, touching the ear and the mind.” You will feel some of the frequencies going through the ground. I hope it will be an emotionally powerful and intellectually rewarding experience.

The project marks the first large-scale collaboration that Monroe’s adult programming production team has created with outside partners. “What I love about the Multiverse Concert Series is that they merge art, science, and technology in unique ways to provide entry points to these complex STEM topics,” Monroe says, “ so everyone can engage in those conversations and learn.”

The show was created for touring — with live music or a pre-packaged version using recorded sound — and Monroe says other museums and planetariums across the country have expressed interest in engagements after this world premiere. summer. “I’m confident it will have a life outside of Boston and return commitments here as well,” he says. “David’s work as a composer is incredibly beautiful, and it’s such a unique fusion where every element is rooted in scientific research, which is unique in this field. It’s changing the landscape of science communication, and it’s exciting to be a part of it.

Black Hole Symphony, June 23 (sold out), reruns July 28 and August 25, 7.30 p.m., Science Museum, 1 Science Park. $20, mos.org.

After a two-year hiatus, the Reagle Music Theater of Greater Boston returns for its 53rd summer season to the main stage at the Robinson Theater (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452). Under new artistic director Rachel Bertone, the curtain will rise on two iconic American musicals: West Side Story, the poignant story of young lovers caught between prejudice and warring street gangs (July 8-16, 2022) and Pippin, Stephen Schwartz’s musical unforgettable musical masterpiece of a young prince in search of passion, adventure and the true meaning of life. (August 5-13, 2022).

Both productions will be directed and choreographed by artistic director Rachel Bertone (Cabaret, In the Heights, Carousel), under the musical direction of Dan Rodriguez (The Last Five Years, Little Shop of Horrors, Mame). Linda Chin will continue to serve as executive producer until the end of the 2022 summer season.

Tickets can be purchased at www.reaglemusictheatre.org, by calling 781-891-5600 or at the theater box office. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

“I’m honored to direct Reagle’s first summer season since Bob Eagle and the Board of Directors placed their trust in me as Artistic Director,” Bertone said. “Audiences expect the highest quality Broadway-caliber productions from Reagle and we are committed to honoring that legacy. We are also thrilled to expand the vision to present emotionally engaging theatrical experiences that use theater as a tool for social change, while engaging a diversity of new audiences and collaborators.We welcome our theater community back this summer to join us in exploring universal ideas of adolescence, identity, prejudice, grief and love.

Reagle 2022 Summer Season:

West Side Story – July 8-16, 2022

Directed and choreographed by Rachel Bertone
Musical direction by Dan Rodriguez

Featured Cast (*Denotes Actors Equity Association member): Michael Graceffa *as Riff; Eevie Perez as Maria; Blake DuBois as Tony; Zoë Maloney as Anita; Diego Klock-Pérez * as Bernardo

West Side Story explores the forbidden love and rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and set in 1950s New York City, their struggle to survive in a world of hatred, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heartbreaking and relevant musical dramas of Broadway history. With “Tonight”, “Something’s Coming”, “I Feel Pretty”, “Maria” and other timeless songs. Based on a design by Jerome Robbins; Book by Arthur Laurents; Music by Leonard Bernstein; Words by Stephen Sondheim. All original production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI)

Performance schedule: Fri. July 8, 7:30 p.m.; Sat July 9, 7:30 p.m.; Sun, July 10, 2:00 p.m.; Wed July 13, 2 p.m.; Thursday, July 14, 7:30 p.m.; Fri July 15, 2 p.m.; Saturday July 16, 7:30 p.m.

Glitch – August 5-13, 2022

Directed and choreographed by Rachel Bertone
Musical direction by Dan Rodriguez

Featured Actors (*denotes a member of the Actors Equity Association): Davron Monroe* as lead player; Kenny Lee as Pepin; Punyanuch (spirit) Pornsakulpaisal as Catherine; Damon Singletary* as Charlemagne; Kathy St. George* as Berthe; Katie Anne Clark as Fastrada

A mysterious performance troupe – led by the main player – tells the story of Pippin, a young prince in search of passion, adventure and meaning. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power. Ultimately, however, Pippin discovers that happiness lies not in extraordinary efforts, but rather in the non-extraordinary moments that happen every day. The score (by Stephen Schwartz of Wicked and Godspell) includes “Magic to Do”, “Corner of the Sky”, “Simple Joys”, and “No Time at All”. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; Book by Roger O. Hirson. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).

Performance schedule: Fri. Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m.; Sat. August 6, 7:30 p.m.; Sun, Aug 7, 2:00 PM; Wed Aug 10, 2:00 PM; Thursday August 11, 7:30 p.m.; Fri, Aug 12, 2:00 p.m.; Sat. August 13, 7:30 PM

Production Biographies:

Rachel Bertone, artistic director; Director & Choreographer

Bertone brings nearly 20 years of experience as a theater and dance professional to her role. Over the past decade, she has directed more than 50 musicals, including Cabaret (IRNE Award: Best Direction, Best Choreography, Best Musical), Carousel (IRNE: Best Choreography), In the Heights (IRNE: Best musical, Elliot Norton: Best Ensemble), The Wild Party (IRNE: Best Musical), Gypsy, Little Shop of Horrors, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Billy Elliot, Barnum, Show Boat, HAIR, Les Misérables, Joseph.. .Dreamcoat, among others. She has also directed and/or choreographed a number of prominent Broadway performers including Lisa Yuen, Michel Bell, Ciarán Sheehan, Brent Barrett, Rick Hilsabeck, Sarah Pfisterer and De’lon Grant. A teacher of theater and dance based in both Greater Boston and New York, Bertone has taught at renowned institutions including the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, the American Repertory Theater Institute at Harvard University, Emerson College and Long Island University. www.rachelbertone.com

Linda Chin, Executive Producer

Chin was named interim executive art director in June 2021, following the retirement of company founder Robert J. Eagle, and will continue through the end of the 2022 summer season in the role of executive producer. of West Side Story and Pippin on the Robinson Main Stage and the Greater Boston HS Musical Theater Festival at Boston’s Herter Park Amphitheater. Other productions include Trumpet of the Swan, Mary Poppins*, A Year with Frog and Toad, Akeelah & the Bee, Billy Elliot*, Charlotte’s Web, In the Heights*, Beauty & the Beast, Stuart Little, Into the Woods (Wheelock ); Seussical, A Year with Frog and Toad (Boston Children’s Museum); The east side (Harvard); Illegal (Yale); East of Hollywood (Tow-Arboleda Productions); Mid-Autumn Play Festival/The Melting Pot (Pao Arts Center); Turkish, Turkish, Turkish; Reversibility; When A Body Meets a Body (Boston Theater Marathon), and in 2021, Musical Theater Returns: Lights Up at Herter Park, ChristmasTime in Concert for RMT. *designates Elliot Norton, winning production of the IRNE prize.

Dan Rodriguez, Music Director

Dan has been Reagle’s resident musical director for 11 years, with recent favorites including La Cage Aux Folles, Mame and The Most Happy Fella. Dan’s other credits in the field include work with the Lyric Stage Company (The Last Five Years, Little Shop of Horrors), Front Porch Arts Collective (Ain’t Misbehavin’), Huntington Theater Company (Sunday in the Park with George, A Little Night Music), Wheelock Family Theater (Make Way for Ducklings, In the Heights), American Repertory Theater (The Lily’s Revenge, The Blue Flower), New Repertory Theater (Hair), Moonbox Productions (Caroline or Change, Cabaret) and many other theaters as well as work at the Boston Conservatory, Emerson, Brandeis and other schools. His work has earned him five IRNE awards for best musical direction.

Reagle 53rd Summer Season Tickets:

Single adult tickets cost between $38 and $68; discounts apply to seniors and youth. To purchase, visit www.reaglemusictheatre.org, call 781-891-5600, or visit the theater box office at 617 Lexington St, Waltham, MA, 02452. Hours of operation are Wednesdays 2-5 p.m.; Friday 11am-2pm; Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Groups over 20 should contact the box office or email groups@reaglemusictheatre.org.

Posted on April 26, 2022

Elizabeth Shaw, as a student, performed with the Sound of Today marching band in 1977. Shaw bequeathed her collection of instruments and music to the University of Louisiana’s Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts.

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Elizabeth Shaw loved music and she loved the University of Louisiana Monroe.

Through her will, Shaw, who died in July 2021, bequeathed her musical instruments and artifacts to the ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts at the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences.

Shaw earned a Bachelor of Music degree from ULM in 1979.

The Elizabeth Shaw collection of 770 items worth over $78,700 includes seven musical instruments:

• A Steinway grand piano

• Gemeinhardt flute and piccolo

• Haynes flute

• Conn-Selmer alto saxophone

• Alexandre french horn

• Wagnerian tuba

The collection also includes sheet music, vinyl and CDs, as well as music accessories.

“The Steinway Company is one of the most renowned manufacturers of fine pianos,” said Derle Long, Ph.D., director of VAPA. “We believe the one donated by Elizabeth Shaw is around 100 years old. It is a 6 foot model and it is placed in Bon Aire, the President’s house.

The Steinway is valued at $45,000. Sergei Rachmaninoff’s signature is inscribed on the piano as records indicate he played it at his October 20, 1939 recital in Syracuse, NY

Long said the brass was from the best makers, especially the Conn-Selmer alto saxophone with a silver finish. There were also surprises in the collection.

“The recordings contain approximately 155 vinyls. When the boxes arrived, we had a student worker come by and grab a record. The first LP the student released was a Beatles original ‘Abbey Road,’ which is a popular collector’s item,” Long said.

This semester students have been using brass instruments and alto sax will make their debut in the fall with The Sound of Today Marching Band.

“Elizabeth Shaw’s love for music and ULM lives on every time a note is heard or a score is played through her remarkable and generous gift,” said Susan Chappell, Executive Director of ULM Advancement, Foundation and Alumni Relations.

About Elizabeth Shaw’s musical life

A special period in Shaw’s musical life was from 1975 to 1979. At ULM, then NLU, she studied music, marched in The Sound of Today, performed in the varsity orchestra and was the first wind horn in the ensemble. His instructors and mentors were the late Jerry Vance and the late Groups Director Emeritus Jack White.

As a student, Shaw shared her remarkable talent for playing almost any horn with the Monroe Symphony Orchestra (first assistant horn) and performed with the South Arkansas Symphony.

With his ULM degree in hand and his grandfather’s French horn and alto saxophone, Shaw traveled north to the University of Akron, Ohio, to earn his master’s degree in music.

Shaw returned to Shreveport and studied to become a paralegal. Music remained his passion, performing with Red River Brass, Shreveport Symphony, Lake Charles Symphony and Rapides Symphony.

She would go on to a successful 30-year career in the federal government in the Washington, DC area, most with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Shaw has performed with the Frederick Symphony Orchestra and the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic (formerly the Mt. Vernon Orchestra).