Join us as we welcome Mary Minkel back to Bishop Gadsden! Mary Mikels, who was selected by American Idol in the first round, will be performing her “Broadway Favorites & More Concert” on Friday, April 19th at 3:00pm in Blackmer Hall Program Description: Mary Mikels will be performing a “Broadway Favorites & More” one hour concert featuring classic show tunes from Les Misérables, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady and more —including “O Mio Babbino Caro,” the opera piece that landed her a spot in the first round of American Idol. She also sings beautiful well-known Christian pieces to conclude the concert. Her “imitations” and surprises between songs are sure to delight the residents. She will tell a little about herself in the program, as well as her response to being born totally blind. Her CDs will be available for sale at the conclusion of the program featuring the popular show tunes from the concert including crowd favorites such as Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” Andrea Bocelli’s “The Prayer,” and Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro.”   Mary Mikels’ Background: Born totally blind and with a hearing loss in her left ear, Mary is a soprano, and has been singing nearly her whole life. After graduating from Sanderson High School in Raleigh in 2017, Mary received her Associate of Arts degree with honors from Wake Technical Community College in 2021. Mary was delighted to be selected by the North Carolina Master Chorale in 2017-2018, the official chorus of the North Carolina Symphony. She was also honored to be a featured soloist twice with The Tenors. Mary became a finalist in the National Blind Idol Competition. In 2018, Mary was selected in the first-round competition for American Idol©️. After graduation, Mary began a vocation of vocal performance and now devotes her time to singing nearly exclusively in retirement communities, which she adores. Mary can be found on her website at www.blindnotesmusic.com and on social media under the name Blind Notes Music.

Step back in time and experience the glamour of the Art Deco era at the exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens. Discover the iconic designs that defined this movement, featuring sleek lines, bold geometric shapes and opulent materials. Immerse yourself in the elegance and sophistication of an era that still inspires and captivates us today. Join us on April 20th for this unforgettable experience. Departure is at 9:30 am, and you can secure your spot by visiting BG Life. For only $40, you'll get transportation, full access to the garden, and a Publix Box Lunch. We will enjoy dinner at Brookgreen at 5:30 pm. The dinner payment method is pay-as-you-go.   Don't miss out on this opportunity - Click here to learn more about Brookgreen

The History of Northern Renaissance Art (Monday, April 8th- April 29th at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall) This 4-week course will introduce students to the history of Northern Renaissance art. Students will learn about Flemish, Dutch, and German artists who worked between 1400-1600. Students will gain an understanding of the principles and techniques employed by these artists; visual comparisons will be made with contemporaneous Italian Renaissance art. Week 1: Divinity in Everyday Life : Robert Campin, Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden (Monday, April 8^th, at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall) Week 2: The Body and Natural Materials: Martin Schongauer, Matthias Grünewald, Albrecht Dürer (Monday, April 15^th, at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall) Week 3: Visualizations of the Fantastic: Lucas Cranach the Elder, Hans Baldung, Hieronymus Bosch (Monday, April 22nd, at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall) Week 4: Realism in Politics and Myth: Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Jan Gossaert, Hans Holbein the Younger (Monday, April 29^th, at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall)

Are you tired of the same old routine and looking for a fun and exciting way to spend your evening? Look no further than our upcoming game night! Join us for a night of friendly competition as you play classic board games, cards, and dominoes, all while socializing and making new connections. See you there!

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