BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//qMeet//qMeet Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-52728@qmeet.net DTSTAMP:20260828T101424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T070828Z DTSTART:20261002T193000 DTEND:20261002T235900 SUMMARY:Akropolis Reed Quintet\, Pascal Le Boeuf\, and Christian Euman: Are We Dreaming the Same Dream? - Rozsa Presenting Series DESCRIPTION:ROZSA PRESENTING SERIES EVENT In celebration of "American 250"\ , The Akropolis Reed Quintet\, join forces with composer and jazz pianist Pascal Le Boeuf\, and jazz drummer Christian Euman to perform their recent Grammy-winning album\, Are We Dreaming the Same Dream?\, exploring the un ity within the American experience. The music is an examination of what Ra lph Ellison calls “the unity of American experience” and draws upon a selection of our collective musical “ancestors” — Geri Allen\, Dave Brubeck\, Charles Mingus\, and Leonard Bernstein — each of whom have his torically represented a variety of perspectives concerning the unity of Am erican experience. Following this chain of artistic ancestry leads to Duke Ellington\, Mary Lou Williams\, Aaron Copland\, and beyond. This performa nce is a musical exploration of American identity\, tracing a lineage of i nfluential artists to examine how diverse perspectives come together into a shared cultural experience. Things to know DATE | Friday\, October 2\, 2 026 TIMES | 7:30 p.m. SEATING BEGINS | 7 p.m. LOCATION | Rozsa Backstage E ST. RUN TIME | TBA SEATING | General Admission PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You 're Able ($26 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able? MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Login to rozsatickets.com using the MTU Single Sign-on. Wha t is Student Rush? CONTENT GUIDANCE | Earplugs are available upon request. View all accessibility services. Get tickets at rozsatickets.com or at th e Rozsa Box Office. View Rozsa Box Office Hours. Thanks to Our Sponsors Su pport for this 2026/27 Rozsa Presenting Series Event is sponsored in part by: and the Rozsa Center's Circle of Supporters. About the Performers Akro polis Reed Quintet Founded in 2009\, the GRAMMY® Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet performs with “sheer musical imagination” (Gramophone)\, renowned as “a sonically daring ensemble who specializes in performing n ew works with charisma and integrity” (BBC Music Magazine). Composed of the same five members since its founding\, these five reed players and ent repreneurs are pioneers and champions of a new genre of classical music— the reed quintet. Learn more at akropolisquintet.org Christian Euman Chris tian Euman\, one of Revive Magazine's "six drummers you should know about\ ," has toured with Jacob Collier\, Kurt Elling\, Billy Childs\, Walter Smi th III\, and Geoff Keezer\, among others. He attended the Thelonious Monk Institute where he studied and performed with Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Short er\, Chris Potter\, Jimmy Heath\, and Stefon Harris. Pascal Le Boeuf Descr ibed as “a composer that rocks” by the New York Times\, Pascal Le Boeu f is a GRAMMY-award-winning composer\, pianist\, and producer whose works range from improvised music to hybridizing chamber music with production-b ased technology. Pascal is an Assistant Professor of Music at MIT and hold s a PhD from Princeton University. About the Presenter The Rozsa Center fo r the Performing Arts cultivates a vibrant and connected community through experiences that bring the Keweenaw together. Located on Michigan Technol ogical University's campus in Houghton\, Michigan\, the 80\,000-square-foo t arts center's design is inspired by the inclined look of the local coppe r mine hoists and shaft houses inside and out. Event spaces include the Ro zsa Lobby\, James and Margaret Black Performance Hall\, Rozsa Backstage\, Rozsa Art Galleries\, and McArdle Theatre. As the largest theater in Michi gan's Upper Peninsula\, the Rozsa dramatically expands the region’s acce ss to large-scale performing arts events including Broadway tours\, ballet \, cirque\, music\, and more. Related Events Detroit Metropolitan Dance Ro zsa Center | Sept 12\, 2026 | 3 and 7:30 p.m. Akropolis Reed Quintet "Are we Dreaming the Same Dream?" Rozsa Backstage | Oct 2\, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Ha destown Rozsa Center | Oct 18\, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Terrance Simien and the Z ydeco Experience Rozsa Center | Nov 13\, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Filosophy Rozsa Center | Dec 4\, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Winter Carnival Comedian: Ashley Gavin R ozsa Center | Feb 5\, 2027 | 10 p.m. Cirque Kalabanté Rozsa Center | Marc h 24\, 2027 | 7:30 p.m. Puppy Pals LIVE Rozsa Center | April 26\, 2027 | 6 :30 p.m. Explore all upcoming Rozsa Events. Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa R ozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPl an your Parking? Get Involved Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the Rozs aMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email View All Upcoming Events Personal Re sponsibility Statement Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guida nce to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressi ng material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each eve nt in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event. Views Expressed Statement The views\, information\, thoughts\, or opinions expre ssed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Te chnological University. Effective Date: 2025/26. LOCATION:Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts Rozsa Backstage\, 1400 Townse nd Drive\, Houghton\, MI\, 49931\, United States URL:https://www.qmeet.net/EventDetails?EventID=52728 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR