For over 55 years, Dance Theatre of Harlem has been a beloved and groundbreaking force — a singular presence in the ballet world. Founded by Arthur Mitchell—the first African American principal dancer at New York City Ballet—DTH was born from a bold vision to shatter barriers and redefine ballet as a more inclusive, vibrant art form. Since then, the company has transformed lives and inspired audiences worldwide with its dynamic blend of classical mastery and contemporary innovation.

DTH’s diverse repertory will showcase treasured works by George Balanchine alongside contemporary masterpieces by William Forsythe, Jodie Gates, and Artistic Director Robert Garland. Each performance reveals the extraordinary technical skill, emotional depth, and courageous spirit of its dancers, who embody the DTH legacy.

Hailed by Playbill as “poised to continue redefining classical ballet as a vital, relevant artform” and praised by The New York Times for its “dazzling technique and powerful theatricality,” Dance Theatre of Harlem stands as a shining example of resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of dance.

Lyrica Baroque is celebrating ten incredible years of music, community, and connection! Come enjoy Una Noche Española with a festive evening of Spanish food, music, and more celebrating Lyrica Baroque’s tenth anniversary. We are thrilled to honor Michael Harold & Quinn Peeper, and Givonna Joseph & Aria Mason for their immense contributions to music and education in our region.  

Sponsors of Lyrical Affair 2025 will be celebrated at a private Patron Party at the beautiful home of our 2023 honorees Drs. Brad & Leslie Gottsegen. This intimate home concert is Lyrica Baroque’s way to say thank you to our event sponsors and preview our premier auction item: a private concert in your own home. Proceeds from

Lyrical Affair will go towards supporting Lyrica Baroque’s educational and community outreach projects.

Featuring the opera Le mariage aux lanternes, as well as excerpts from Orphée aux enfers, La grande duchesse de Gerolstein, Les contes d’Hoffmann, & La belle Hélène.

Featuring the opera Le mariage aux lanternes, as well as excerpts from Orphée aux enfers, La grande duchesse de Gerolstein, Les contes d’Hoffmann, & La belle Hélène.

Margaret Bonds’ Christmas Cantata - Text by Langston Hughes

Music and Children’s Tea - Créole Style!

Special visit with King Balthasar, Norman Robinson (Shh! don’t tell the kids).

Met Opera Laffont New Orleans District Competition. District singers who have been chosen through the initial audition process will compete to advance to the Gulf Coast Final competition.

This event is FREE to the public. There will be no ticketing.

Vocal and musical theater students are encouraged to attend.

Met Opera Laffont Gulf Region Competition. Winners of the New Orleans, Houston, and Puerto Rico Districts will compete to advance to the Finals at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

A reception follows the competition and attendees are encouraged to contribute to the Audience Favorite award.

$10 for non-AMICI members.

FREE to: AMICI members, vocal and musical theater students and their parents, local teachers and faculty.

There will be no ticketing for this event.

Met Laffont Opera Competition Judge, Victoria Livengood, will coach selected young artists. The Public is welcome in the audience. This is a FREE event and will not be ticketed.

Paris, 1789: Fear reigns. Faith is tested. The guillotine looms. In a world turned upside down, the destiny of 16 sisters of the Carmelite Order hangs in the balance.

This powerful true story lives on stage in a site-specific production at the oldest building in Louisiana, the Ursuline Convent in the French Quarter.

(Pictured) Emily Treigle - Mother Marie, assistant Prioress

Time: To be Announced

South African soprano Golda Schultz is blessed with “one of the most golden rich-toned voices of her generation” (Opera). With Dark Matter(s), Schultz and pianist Jonathan Ware weave together Strauss, Brahms, and Clara Schumann, offering New Orleans audiences a chance to experience one of today’s most compelling vocal artists at the height of her artistry.

Paris, 1789: Fear reigns. Faith is tested. The guillotine looms. In a world turned upside down, the destiny of 16 sisters of the Carmelite Order hangs in the balance.

This powerful true story lives on stage in a site-specific production at the oldest building in Louisiana, the Ursuline Convent in the French Quarter.

(Pictured) Emily Treigle - Mother Marie, assistant Prioress

A sophisticated older woman, a romantic chevalier, and a blooming young girl converge in an impossible love triangle around a single silver rose, set to the dreamiest melodies in opera. Will the Marschallin relinquish her lover and sacrifice herself to the toll of passing time, or protect her own heart and doom a young woman to a dowry marriage?

(Pictured) Amanda Majeski - Marschallin

Time: To Be Announced

Showboat: a sailing concert fantasia on the historic City of New Orleans Riverboat as it steams at sunset on the currents of the Mississippi River.

"Ol' man river, he just keeps rollin' along..." Step aboard for an unforgettable evening as timeless music meets the magic of the Mississippi River. Presented on a dinner cruise along the Crescent City, Show Boat in Concert brings Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s legendary score to life against the backdrop of the waters that inspired it.

(PIcture) By T.B. Harms Co. - T.B. Harms Co., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=128049166

Paris, 1789: Fear reigns. Faith is tested. The guillotine looms. In a world turned upside down, the destiny of 16 sisters of the Carmelite Order hangs in the balance.

This powerful true story lives on stage in a site-specific production at the oldest building in Louisiana, the Ursuline Convent in the French Quarter.

(Pictured) Emily Treigle - Mother Marie, assistant Prioress

A sophisticated older woman, a romantic chevalier, and a blooming young girl converge in an impossible love triangle around a single silver rose, set to the dreamiest melodies in opera. Will the Marschallin relinquish her lover and sacrifice herself to the toll of passing time, or protect her own heart and doom a young woman to a dowry marriage?

(Pictured) Amanda Majeski - Marschallin

Paris, 1789: Fear reigns. Faith is tested. The guillotine looms. In a world turned upside down, the destiny of 16 sisters of the Carmelite Order hangs in the balance.

This powerful true story lives on stage in a site-specific production at the oldest building in Louisiana, the Ursuline Convent in the French Quarter.

(Pictured) Emily Treigle - Mother Marie, assistant Prioress