The South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras presents its annual gala concert. The concert features Symphony Orchestra performing Howard Shore's original film score to The Lord of the Rings Symphony: The Two Towers and The Return of the King, in collaboration with Penn High School Choirs, Notre Dame Children's Choir, and guest artist soprano, Kaitlyn Lusk. SBYSO is the only youth orchestra in the world to perform this epic soundtrack. Guest soloist Solomia Soroka joins the Symphony Orchestra in performing the classic violin showpiece Zigeunerweisen. The Concert Orchestra will perform music from The Hobbit and other journey-inspired works. Our gala concert is our major fundraiser of each season. Don't miss it! Program: Concert Orchestra Zac Coudret, Conductor Shore / Arr. Wagner: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Mvt: I & IV Robert Sheldon: Appalachian Morning Carl Stommen: Cumberland Cross Soon Hee Newbold: Warrior Legacy -intermission- Symphony Orchestra Dr. Robert Boardman, Music Director and Conductor Penn High School School Choirs, Andrew Nemeth, Chorusmaster Notre Dame Children's Choir, Mark Doerries, Chorusmaster Solomia Soroka, Violin Kaitlyn Lusk, Soprano Pablo de Sarasate: Ziguernerweisen Myroslav Skoryk: Melody Howard Shore: The Lord of the Rings Symphony: The Two Towers & The Return of the King https://performingarts.nd.edu/event/17938/south-bend-youth-symphony-orchestras-gala-concert/

This drop-in tour will introduce you to your new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Join a student gallery teacher or a member of the Museum staff to explore the architecture of the building through some of its most unique spaces, revisit familiar favorites from the collection, and discover works of art on view for the first time. Meet at the Welcome Desk. No registration is required, but each tour is limited to twenty participants. This tour will explore all gallery levels of the Museum. Although the tour will keep moving between spaces, gallery stools are available upon request. https://raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/visit/events/2025/03/14/meet-your-museum-1/

Designed to help children develop their visual and verbal literacy skills, Artful Storytime is a partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library. Each Artful Storytime includes stories, songs, artwork explorations, art-making, and more! The first day of spring is only a few days away. Let’s get growing by exploring spring-themed artworks together! This program is best for families with children ages 4 to 6. https://raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/visit/events/2025/03/15/artful-storytime-10/

This drop-in tour will introduce you to your new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Join a student gallery teacher or a member of the Museum staff to explore the architecture of the building through some of its most unique spaces, revisit familiar favorites from the collection, and discover works of art on view for the first time. Meet at the Welcome Desk. No registration is required, but each tour is limited to twenty participants. This tour will explore all gallery levels of the Museum. Although the tour will keep moving between spaces, gallery stools are available upon request. https://raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/visit/events/2025/03/16/meet-your-museum-1/

This workshop will cover the basics of using one citation manager, RefWorks. https://www.library.nd.edu/event/refworks-managing-citations-for-research-2025-03-17/