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Shavuot is a Jewish festival celebrated fifty days after the second day of Passover, known as the Festival of Weeks in English. It commemorates the giving of the Torah (the Jewish law) at Mount Sinai and the first fruits of the harvest in ancient Israel. Shavuot is observed with special prayers, readings from scripture, festive meals, and the custom of staying up all night to study Torah. It is a time for Jews to reflect on the significance of the Torah in their lives and to reaffirm their commitment to Jewish tradition and heritage.

Spend a summer evening grooving to jazz on the Hiler Family Terrace at the Raclin Murphy Museum. Bring a blanket or lawn chair (limited seating will be available on the Terrace), relax under the sun, and let the music move you in this one-of-a-kind setting. Ivan’s Cafe will have tasty food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase until 6:00 p.m. Oh Mamma’s will be selling scrumptious small plates perfect for snacking, and Perry Vine will be pouring delicious meads and wines for purchase by the glass or bottle. It’s only fitting that Stephen and Mary Merriman kick off the first performance of our summer jazz series with the Merrimans' Play-House Players! This performance will highlight their enjoyment of one of jazz's most valued traditions—the open session, a format that nurtures not only the active player but also the active listener. The ensemble features Stephen Merriman on drums, Mary Merriman on bass, Titus Arko on piano, Don Lerman on saxophone, Todd Neuenschwander on tenor saxophone, Max Wilfinger on trumpet, and maybe a guest or two sitting in. Museum galleries will be open so you can explore the work of art paired with the performance. Series curated by Stephen and Mary Merriman of Merrimans’ Playhouse. Parking is available in the Visitor Lot immediately behind the Museum, north of the Sculpture Park, for free after 4:30 p.m. Parking can also be found along Angela Blvd. If traveling via South Bend Transpo, take the No.7 bus and use the stop at Notre Dame Ave. and Angela Blvd.