These free concerts are held on Mondays from noon - 1:00 pm
in the Lips Atrium, Charlton Building-Subway Level
There is no concert on the first Monday of each month.
February 9, 2026
Claudia Schmidt
Singer/Songwriter
Claudia Schmidt is an American musician, originally from New Baltimore, Michigan, who has recorded folk, jazz, blues, and spoken word albums. She plays guitar and Appalachian dulcimer and sings. She has appeared numerous times on the radio program "A Prairie Home Companion." She has recorded with Paul Cebar and Peter Ostroushko as well as Steve Tibbetts. She also appeared in a documentary film, "Gap-Toothed Women," by Les Blank.
February 16, 2026
Courtney Burton
Jazz Vocalist
For over 25 years, Courtney Burton has been a captivating presence in the Twin Cities jazz scene, enchanting audiences with her heartfelt interpretations of beloved jazz standards. Her performances breathe new life into timeless classics, blending smooth vocals with an authentic passion for storytelling. Courtney's distinctive style bends traditional phrasing, unveiling new emotional dimensions as she approaches each song as a narrative journey, interpreting every note with intention—whether lingering in contemplative spaces or surging with unexpected intensity.
February 23, 2026
Chris Koza
Singer/Songwriter
Chris Koza is a composer and performer based in Denver and Minneapolis. Both solo and with his band Rogue Valley, he has supported and shared the stage with artists such as Brandi Carlile, Gordon Lightfoot, Ingrid Michaelson, The Jayhawks, Neko Case, Kathleen Edwards, Dan Wilson, and Stephen Kellogg, among others. His music appears regularly on ABC’s General Hospital, 60 Minutes, and Good Morning America, and his song Be Wild was featured in a State of Minnesota tourism campaign. In his writing, Chris both honors and builds on the vast genre of Americana music.
March 9, 2026
Vivian Lark
Singer/Songwriter
Vivian Lark is a teacher, performer, and author. Vivian teaches piano and voice lessons at her
studio in Rochester and also has original music on all the major platforms. Her book, 'The Lark
Piano Method' is the first ever multicultural piano instruction book made possible by a Creative
Individuals grant from the state of Minnesota. For Vivian, music is therapy and she enjoys
playing ambient, jazz and ballad styles, as well as songs that celebrate the human spirit.
March 16, 2026
Lehto & Wright
Celtic/Folk
Lehto & Wright are Minnesota’s Folk-Rock and Progressive Rock innovators, celebrating 25 years in 2025. Since 1999, John Wright, Steve Lehto, and Matt Jacobs have blended British Isles and American folk traditions with electrifying, guitar-driven arrangements. Seven studio albums, one live release, and still evolving.