BILL presents 'Duke Ellington' with Phil Haynes

Posted: November 15, 2011

By Kathryn Kopchik

LEWISBURG, Pa. — The Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning's "Lunch and Learn" program will host the lunchtime event, 'Duke Ellington' on Nov. 29.

Phil Haynes, lecturer in music and Kushell Jazz Artist in Residence at Bucknell, will lead the presentation. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for the noon program, which is free and open to the public.

Haynes encourages attendees to bring their stories/memories of Ellington, as they might have seen him perform at some point. In addition, Haynes' CD of easy-listening jazz will be available for sale.

Participants may bring their own lunch or purchase lunch (pumpkin corn chowder and chicken salad sandwich) for $5; beverages and a light dessert will be provided.

To order a lunch, contact the BILL office at 570-577-7006 or e-mail lifelonglearning@bucknell.edu up to noon of the day prior to the program; payment can be made at the door. No registration is required.

"Lunch and Learn with BILL" is a series of informal lunch programs held in partnership with Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village at The Village Common on Tressler Boulevard in Lewisburg.

The Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning (BILL) has provided adult learners in the Central Susquehanna Valley a broad range of educational and intellectual opportunities since its inauguration during the fall of 2009. Spring term classes begin Feb. 27.

For more information about BILL events, call 570-577-7006 or visit the website: http://www.bucknell.edu/lifelonglearning

Contact: Division of Communications

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