Who Knew There Were Banjo Jokes?

Talent (sometimes) on display at annual Coffee House

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raternity is at the heart of the health of the community at Sacred Heart. With this in mind, a favorite event on the social calendar is the Seminarian Coffee House.

On January 18, Louie's Loft, the student hang-out and recreation room, was transformed into a mini-Broadway stage. Seminarians entertained each other with their singing, acting, musical, and dramatic reading talent—and even circus talents, too.

For the show-opener, Mark Livingston demonstrated that anyone can juggle for ten second—if the time-keepers count quickly enough! Hard to beat, for sure, but next up was a combination of theologians who tried. Joe Campbell, Marc Hopps, Steve Blaxton, and Tony Smela played a live version of music chairs. With only three instruments between the four of them, they stole from each other without losing a beat, and without conscience. Impressive work!

Lansing theologian Peter Stine took-up his Irish tin whistle and whistled, and from Winona, Brian Mulligan entertained with his fast harmonica work. Pre-theologian John Carlin demonstrated a martial arts form, and pre-theologian Derik Peterman played violin, and really well. New Marquette second-year college seminarian, Ben Rivard, self-deprecatingly mocked the banjo before playing a couple of tunes. Who knew there were banjo jokes?

And of course, it was a coffee house after all, so there was coffee and great food for all. It was a great evening of fellowship and fun that demonstrated the importance not being afraid to poke fun at yourself in the name of fraternity.