The Shedd Institute is extremely pleased to bring to Eugene legendary song-and-dance man, Ben Vereen. In an evening settled in at The Shedd Institute's own warm and very intimate Jaqua Concert Hall, this extraordinary performer will offer an electrifying evening with one of the true giants of Broadway and Hollywood you will never forget. Read more...

In Jake Shimabukuro's hands, the ukulele is capable of the impossible. He has transformed the four-string Hawaiian staple into an infinitely pliable musical vehicle, capable of generating everything from crunching, Hendrix-influenced rock to sensuously swinging jazz. Read more...

Ladysmith Black Mambazo thrills audiences with the heartfelt yet powerful harmonies of Isicathamiya, traditional music born in the mines of South Africa. They have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience representing every corner of the cultural and ethnic landscape. Read more...