An Afternoon with Yo-Yo Ma, in Conversation with Jeffrey Brown

An Afternoon with Yo-Yo Ma, in Conversation with Jeffrey Brown

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Date
April 27
Event Starts
3:00 PM
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Tickets start at $35, including facility fee per ticket. Prices subject to change with demand.
Location
Concert Hall
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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma presents an afternoon of conversation and music moderated by PBS NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Brown. The afternoon will consist of personal anecdotes and musical interludes.

Classical music performances are made possible, in part, by the Classical Music Fund in honor of Dr. Elliott Sroka.

Sep 2024

🎤 Spotlight on Our Speaker Series!🎤 As the national conversation continues with tonight’s presidential debate, we’re excited to remind you about our upcoming Speaker Series. From insightful perspectives to thought-provoking discussions, these events will provide pre-election and post-election commentary. First, on October 24th, join us for pre-election commentary with speakers John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon. 🗳️📚 Then, on November 14th, join us for an evening with Douglas Brinkley, as he offers his perspective and insights post-2024 Presidential Election, moderated by Tweed Roosevelt, chair of the Roosevelt Institute and great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt.🗳️📚 For tickets and more information, visit TillesCenter.org or click the link in our bio! Speaker Series sponsored by Eileen and Jon Otto.  Presented in collaboration with LIU’s Roosevelt School. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #PoliticalSpeakersSeries #DebateNight #StayInformed #LiveAtTilles #ThoughtfulDialogue #EngageInConversation #TillesCenter #DouglasBrinkley #JohnHeilemann #MarkMcKinnon #PoliticalInsights

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🚨 Brandy Clark with special guest, SistaStrings is less than a week away! 🚨 Join us for an unforgettable night on September 4th at 8pm. 🎶 Check out this video of Brandy Clark’s 2024 Grammy performance of “Dear Insecurity.” This Grammy and CMA Award-winner has been hailed as one of her generation’s most esteemed songwriters and musicians. Her song “Dear Insecurity,” featuring Brandi Carlile, won Best Americana Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards and is part of her critically acclaimed self-titled album. Opening the show, the dynamic duo SistaStrings, Chauntee and Monique Ross, will bring their unique blend of classical training, soulful melodies, and contemporary sounds to the stage. Don’t miss this incredible night of music! 🎟️ Visit TillesCenter.org or the link in our bio for tickets and more information. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #BrandyClark #SistaStrings #TillesCenter #LiveMusic #GrammyAwards #LIUPost #Concerts #DearInsecurity #LongIsland #ThingsToDoLI

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🎶 Sunday Sneak Peek!🎶 Get ready to experience Beatles hits like never before! On Saturday, September 21st at 8pm, Classic Mystery Tour: A Symphonic Tribute to the Beatles comes to life at Tilles Center. Join original members of the Broadway sensation Beatlemania as they perform live with the Massapequa Philharmonic, conducted by David Bernard. From “Yesterday” to “Hey Jude,” this concert will have you singing along to all your favorite timeless tracks. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of music magic! 🎟️ For tickets and more information, visit TillesCenter.org or click the link in or bio. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #SundaySneakPeek #BeatlesTribute #SymphonicTribute #TillesCenter #LIUPost #Beatles #Broadway #Music

🎉 Happy Birthday, Steve Martin! 🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate with the legendary comedian and actor, who will be returning to our stage on October 19th with Martin Short in their hilarious show, The Dukes of Funnytown! Get ready for a night of rapid-fire jokes, subversive humor, and a heartwarming roast between these two comedy masters. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening with two of the funniest talents of our time! With very special guests JEFF BABKO AND THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS Make a night of it and support our mission by purchasing a Gala ticket! $1,250 Benefactor ticket includes cocktail reception, Gala dinner and performance. A portion of the ticket cost is tax-deductible. Gala tickets cannot be exchanged, but can be used toward a Tilles Your Way package, with no discount. Contact erin.bevan@liu.edu for more information on Benefactor tickets. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is a non-profit organization. Proceeds from this special gala performance support Tilles Center’s enduring mission to inspire, engage and educate the Long Island community through arts performance, education, and advocacy. Tickets are available now—head to the link in our bio for more info! 🎟️ Season Sponsor: Catholic Health Pictured: Steve with his pal Marty on our stage in 2018. Photo by @steven_sandick #SteveMartin #MartinShort #Comedy #DukesOfFunnytown #TillesCenter #LIUPost #Gala #NonProfit

Don’t miss PATTI LABELLE when she comes to Tilles Center on Sunday, December 8 at 7 pm. Tickets go on sale to Members only today and Subscribers only on Wednesday. Become a member TODAY at tillescenter.org/membership and gain exclusive early access to see Patti LaBelle before tickets go on sale to the public on August 16! Membership starts at just $100. Additionally, subscribers save 10% when purchasing through the box office. Not a subscriber yet? Learn more about how you can save up to 25% on series, and 10% on participating events all year long at tillescenter.org/subscribe. Tickets start at $35. Prices are subject to change with demand. Buy early to get best seats at best prices! #TillesCenter #LIUPost #LongIsland #PattiLaBelle #LiveEvents #Music

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JUST ADDED! Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays on Monday, November 4 at 8 pm! Tickets will go on sale to Members only on Wednesday, July 31 at 10 am and Subscribers only on Thursday, August 1. Become a member TODAY at tillescenter.org/membership and gain exclusive early access to see Derek Hough before tickets go on sale to the public on August 2! Membership starts at just $100. Tickets start at $39.50. Prices are subject to change with demand. Buy early to get best seats at best prices! Co-presented with Live Nation Season Sponsor: Catholic Health  #TillesCenter #LIUPost #DerekHough #Dance #Holidays #Subscribe #LongIsland #ThingsToDoLI

🎷✨ Tilles Jazz Fest Look Back! ✨🎷 Thank you for making our first-ever Tilles Jazz Fest an unforgettable day! From the amazing performances to the vibrant vendors, it was a celebration of music, community, and creativity. 🎶 We asked artists, vendors, and attendees to describe Tilles Jazz Fest in one word. Here’s what they had to say! 🙌 Check out the video to relive the highlights and feel the excitement all over again. 🎥 Jazz Fest Sponsors: Sandy and Eric Krasnoff. Additional support provided by Dime Community Bank, Lisa and Brian Land, Jessica Brassler and George Kakoulides. Media Partner: WBGO Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesJazzFest #JazzFestLookBack #LiveJazz #TillesCenter #MusicCommunity #LongIslandEvents #JazzLovers #EventHighlights #ThankYou