Salsa Night!

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Salsa Night was a high-energy event that featured the virtuostic musicianship of "Rico Obsession." Turn out was not quite what we expected, but that did not stop the dancing and good times shared by those who were present. Deepest gratitude to Elizabeth Rude and Al Alvarez from our congregation for helping lead the dance instruction segment of the evening and giving us the courage to keep trying out our new moves on the dance floor.

Viva Vivaldi!

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Come enjoy an afternoon of thrilling performances by Virtuosi Chicago as they bring Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" and Benjamin Britten's "Simple Symphony" to life for all ages.  Vivaldi himself, will be making an appearance to talk about the imagination behind the "Four Seasons".  In addition there will be oportunities for the young people in the audience to see what it is like to be IN the symphony orchestra!

Soul Children of Chicago

October 21, 2006

 Plan now to attend a special evening of ministry on Saturday, October 21 revolving around a concert of Gospel Music performed by “The Soul Children of Chicago”, a gospel choir comprised of Chicago area youth and led by director Walt Whitman. The evening will begin with a time for fellowship and spiritual enrichment organized and funded by the Spiritual Growth Team in order to prepare participants for receiving the Word in the concert that follows. In addition, there will be an emphasis on outreach as we continue to learn how to utilize special opportunities, such as this event, to invite people to get to know Ascension, and ultimately Christ. The program that follows will be a high energy worship led by an award winning group that has a long track record of outstanding performances and recordings, but most importantly a devotion to developing the gifts and talents of young people in order to help them motivate others to rejoice in the Gospel message. The evening will finish with a reception where we will have the opportunity to greet the performers and other new-comers to Ascension.

Night of Aria

April 29, 2006 7:00 p.m.

The theme is a night at the opera and will consist of a selection of solo arias, duets and maybe some larger ensemble numbers to be performed by a group of wonderful soloists, most of whom have contributed their talents at Ascension at one point or another, but now will take center stage! Treat yourself and your neighbor to hearing some of the finest voices on the North Shore.

Central Lutheran School Concert Choir Tour

April 21, 2006 6:30 p.m.

The Central Lutheran School Concert Choir, a choir consisting of children grade 5 through 8 will give a recital at the church. The kids and chaperones come from the St. Paul, Minnesota area. There are a total of 45 children and 15 adults in this group.v

Spring Musical - Nic at Night

March 19, 2006 8:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.

Nic at Night by Kathie Hill Performed by the LCA children's choir. This is a musical that depicts the story of Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3).

Christmas Concert Gloria by John Ritter

December 3, 2005 7:00 pm

And selected shorter works performed by the LCA chancel choir and children's choir

Blue Dahlia

September 24, 2005 7:00 pm

This innovative pop ensemble utilizes indigenous styles from around the world.Discussion of their worldly influences to precede the performance, which will include original works by Blue Dahlia in conjunction with silent film!