Sharing the Light
Join us for an evening of uplifting, improvisational music by four local groups. All seats are general admission and tickets are $40-$25, on a sliding scale (pay what you can). All proceeds to benefit Sunflower Seeds Ukraine's work.
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Sharing the Light
Sunday, December 14 @ 4:30 PM MST
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Sharing the Light
<p><strong>ABOUT THE CONCERT<br></strong>Join us for an upbeat concert featuring four performance groups and conceptualized to support the vital work of <strong>Sunflower Seeds Ukraine</strong>. The evening will feature a carefully curated flow of events, and offer the opportunity to enjoy diverse musical talent, connect with like-minded community, and contribute to a meaningful cause. </p>
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<li><strong>A Brief Introduction (10 Minutes):</strong> The evening will begin with a welcome by Boulder Valley Unitarian Universal Fellowship (BVUUF), and an introduction about Sunflower Seeds Ukraine and the positive impact of our work.</li>
<li><strong>A Tapestry of Sound (90 Minutes):</strong> Settle in for an expert showcase of musical talent featuring four distinct acts (20 min each) by Ray & El, Three Together, Patty Jackson, and Magpie. </li>
<li><strong>Community Connection (1 Hour):</strong> Following the final performance, please stay for a post-concert reception with refreshments and time for community-building and conversation.</li>
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<p><strong>ABOUT THE ARTISTS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Magpie Vocal Improvisation Ensemble<br></strong>Magpie is a collaboration of four dynamic singers who create music spontaneously, without a score, chart, or director. Comprised of Marta Aarli, Celeste Niehaus, Tom Weiser, and Roy Willey, the ensemble’s strength lies in its ability to open to the unknown and transform the immediacy of the moment into compelling, relatable music. Every piece Magpie sings is improvised in the moment, never sung before, never to be sung again.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Ray & El</strong><strong><br></strong><strong> </strong>Jazz and classical guitarist Ray Nunez and vocalist Ellen Laverdure join forces as Ray & El. Together, they breathe new life into classic jazz, pop, and blues standards. Through spontaneous improvisation and inventive arrangements, the duo transforms beloved songs into fresh, captivating performances that honor tradition while embracing the unexpected.</p>
<p><strong>Patty Jackson</strong><strong><br></strong>Patty Jackson is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. She plays in several local bands, and leads the fabulous group of ukulele women called Joyful Ruckus. A perfect day for her is paddling her kayak down a river with pals, singing goofy songs. </p>
<p><strong>Three Together <br></strong>Three-part harmonies ring true when Rex Loker, Paul Dart, and Cameron Weise sing folk and singer-songwriter favorites along with tunes you may not have heard before. Purposefully selected songs and fresh arrangements will pique your imagination, warm your soul and inspire your spirit. On this special evening, Jen Wyler will guest with them. Together, they will create the magic that happens when music and moment meet. </p>
<p><img src="https://bvuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BVUUF-History-30.jpg" alt="Our History - Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship"></p>
<p><strong>ABOUT THE CONCERT'S SPONSOR & HOST<br></strong>Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is a vibrant, active congregation of about 275 folks of all ages, located physically in Lafayette, Colorado, with an online presence available worldwide. As a congregation, our mission is to use freedom, reason, and respect to uplift the human spirit, nurture the intellect, and enhance the common good. To bring our vision to life, we transform lives, transform the world, and build community. We strive to be a center for spiritual exploration and justice making, which we sometimes shorten to two phrases: Inner Depth and Outer Focus.</p>
<p>We have no shared creed, but rather are a covenantal congregation, based on our shared values. Rather than being told what to believe, we support a “free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” Though our faith has liberal Christian roots, this responsible search has led us to an inclusive spirituality, in which we draw from everything from scriptural wisdom to personal experience to modern-day heroes. </p>
<p>We are united in our broad and inclusive outlook, and in our values. We are united in shared experience: our open and stirring services, religious exploration, and rites of passage; our work for social justice; our quest to include the marginalized; our expressions of love. </p>
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