Oberlin alumni reunion · October 10, 2026

Night at the Cat

The reunion was one night. The creativity continues.

An independent, evolving archive of music, poetry, and performance by Oberlin alumni.

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The evening

Organized by performer Mirla Criste Agnir, Night at the Cat brought alumni together for an evening of music, poetry, and creativity. This archive celebrates the featured artists, guest collaborators, and the work they continue to create.

Performance recordings will be added as authorized video becomes available. Artist details and credits are a work in progress.

Featured performers

Browse all 14 artists, alphabetically by surname. Select a name for repertoire, background, and links.

Class of 1985

Jeff Caldwell

I've Got You Under My Skin

Performer; collaboration with Dan Loschen and David McGarvey listed in roster.

Class of 1987

John Charles

Breaking Us in Two

Featured vocalist; Dan Loschen and Sanjaya Krishna listed as collaborators.

Class of 1985

Mirla Criste Agnir

Title to be confirmed

Performer and organizer of Night at the Cat.

Class of 1985

Jonathan Feldman

Route 66; second song TBD

Jazz and blues pianist and vocalist; attorney in Rochester, New York.

Class of 1985

Anton Fine

Maybe It's Begun; Here in the Hurricane

Musician performing professionally as Anton Sword.

Class of 1985

Lori Goldman

Song to the Siren; White Rabbit

Also known as Lori Schwartz. Classically trained mezzo-soprano; returned to performing in 2026.

Class of 1986

Pamela Jennings

They Might Not Need Me

Vocal performance of a musical setting of Emily Dickinson's poem; composer credit pending confirmation.

Class of 1987

Billy Jonas

The Guest House

Performed a musical setting of Rumi's poem; music/arrangement credits pending.

Class of 1986

Dan Loschen

It Happened Again

Original composition; Dan performed on piano and David McGarvey sang.

Class of 1985

Nina Mankin

Americana rock set — titles pending

Singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Class of 1986

Peter Mayer

Like Me

Original song; Mirla Criste Agnir listed as a collaborator. Boulder-based water-resources engineer.

Class of 1986

Stephen Paisley

Three poems — titles pending

Poet; biography and poem titles welcome.

Class of 1984

Dennis Rosenbaum

I Never Do Anything Twice

Tenor and choral singer; Jeff Caldwell listed as accompanist.

Class of 1986

Amy Steingart

Two poems — titles pending

Poet; author of I Am Where You Have Put Your Eggs and Her Belly Made of Wings.

Guest musicians & collaborators

Additional performers who contributed to the evening, with some credits still being confirmed.

Sanjaya Krishna

Collaborated on John Charles's Breaking Us in Two; piano tentatively recalled.

Help Keep the Archive Alive

Were you part of Night at the Cat? We’d love to hear from you.

This is a living archive, and your help makes it better. Send corrections, photographs, performance footage, official artist links, or updates about your latest creative work.

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The reunion was one night. The creativity continues.

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