Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
"The Hett" is Southern Illinois' premier performing arts venue, presenting world class
dance, drama, classical music and jazz. The 488-seat auditorium is located on the
McKendree University campus in Lebanon, Illinois, 25 miles from St. Louis.
COVID Update: As per Restore Illinois and new CDC guidelines our campus policy is that vaccinated
people on campus do NOT have to wear a mask or social distance. We have also returned
room capacities to 100% per Restore Illinois guidelines. All unvaccinated individuals
should wear a mask.
Miles of Wire
Saturday, August 28, 2021 @ 7:30 p.m.
Rock
$10 Adult, $10 Senior, $10 Child, $10 McKendree University Students
Dr. Lauren (LT) Thompson
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 @ 7:30 p.m.
History Professor
Dr. Lauren Thompson is an Associate Professor of History at McKendree University.
Her book, entitled Friendly Enemies: Soldier Fraternization during the American Civil War, was published this summer by the University of Nebraska Press. In January 2019,
she received McKendree University’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award.
At McKendree, Lauren teaches the following courses: Civil War Era, African-American
History, Race & Ethnicity in U.S. History, American Revolution, Labor History, and
U.S. Women’s History.
Generously supported by The George E. McCammon Memorial Endowment
$15 per speaker; $40 to see all four speakers
McKendree University Faculty, Staff and Students FREE
Janet Evra
Friday, September 17, 2021 @ 7:30 p.m.
Bossa Nova, Jazz, Bassist
Janet Evra blends traditional bossa nova, samba, and Latin jazz with modern continental
influences and an indie twist to produce fresh, lush, original music in English, Portuguese,
Spanish, and French.
Her favorites include Edith Piaf and Charles Trenet, including “La Mer” “LaVieen Rose.”
From Gloucester, England, Janet is a vocalist, bassist, composer, and songwriter based
in St. Louis. She released her debut album, Ask Her to Dance, to critical acclaim in 2018.
$25 Adult, $23 Senior, $10 Student/Child, McKendree University Students FREE
