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SUMMARY:The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
DESCRIPTION:THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere \nMusic by Damien Geter\nLibretto by Jarrod Lee\nDecember 6\, 7 (matinee)\, 12\, 13\, 14 (matinee)\, 2025\n340 Maple Dr. Washington\, DC\nDecember 19\, 20\, 21 (matinee)\, 2025\n2640 Space Baltimore\, MD \nLink to Tickets for Dec. 6th \n  \n  \nThe first full opera commissioned by IN Series\, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues\, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings\, dances\, hollers\, laughs\, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee. – IN Series / art by David Plunkert
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/the-delta-kings-blues/
LOCATION:The Pop Up Theater 340 Maple Drive D.C.\, 340 Maple Dr. SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
DESCRIPTION:THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere \nMusic by Damien Geter\nLibretto by Jarrod Lee\nDecember 6\, 7 (matinee)\, 12\, 13\, 14 (matinee)\, 2025\n340 Maple Dr. Washington\, DC\nDecember 19\, 20\, 21 (matinee)\, 2025\n2640 Space Baltimore\, MD \nLink to Tickets for Dec. 7th \n  \n  \nThe first full opera commissioned by IN Series\, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues\, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings\, dances\, hollers\, laughs\, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee – IN Series / art by David Plunkert
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/the-delta-kings-blues-2/
LOCATION:The Pop Up Theater 340 Maple Drive D.C.\, 340 Maple Dr. SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
DESCRIPTION:THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere \nMusic by Damien Geter\nLibretto by Jarrod Lee\nDecember 6\, 7 (matinee)\, 12\, 13\, 14 (matinee)\, 2025\n340 Maple Dr. Washington\, DC\nDecember 19\, 20\, 21 (matinee)\, 2025\n2640 Space Baltimore\, MD \nLink to Tickets for Dec. 12th \n  \n  \nThe first full opera commissioned by IN Series\, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues\, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings\, dances\, hollers\, laughs\, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee – IN Series / art by David Plunkert
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/the-delta-kings-blues-3/
LOCATION:The Pop Up Theater 340 Maple Drive D.C.\, 340 Maple Dr. SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="IN%20Series":MAILTO:inseries@inseries.org
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SUMMARY:The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
DESCRIPTION:THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere \nMusic by Damien Geter\nLibretto by Jarrod Lee\nDecember 6\, 7 (matinee)\, 12\, 13\, 14 (matinee)\, 2025\n340 Maple Dr. Washington\, DC\nDecember 19\, 20\, 21 (matinee)\, 2025\n2640 Space Baltimore\, MD \nLink to Tickets for Dec. 13th \n  \n  \nThe first full opera commissioned by IN Series\, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues\, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings\, dances\, hollers\, laughs\, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee. – IN Series / art by David Plunkert
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/the-delta-kings-blues-4/
LOCATION:The Pop Up Theater 340 Maple Drive D.C.\, 340 Maple Dr. SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
DESCRIPTION:THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere \nMusic by Damien Geter\nLibretto by Jarrod Lee\nDecember 6\, 7 (matinee)\, 12\, 13\, 14 (matinee)\, 2025\n340 Maple Dr. Washington\, DC\nDecember 19\, 20\, 21 (matinee)\, 2025\n2640 Space Baltimore\, MD \nLink to Tickets for Dec. 14th \n  \n  \nThe first full opera commissioned by IN Series\, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues\, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings\, dances\, hollers\, laughs\, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee. – IN Series / art by David Plunkert
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/the-delta-kings-blues-5/
LOCATION:The Pop Up Theater 340 Maple Drive D.C.\, 340 Maple Dr. SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
DESCRIPTION:THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere \nMusic by Damien Geter\nLibretto by Jarrod Lee\nDecember 6\, 7 (matinee)\, 12\, 13\, 14 (matinee)\, 2025\n340 Maple Dr. Washington\, DC\nDecember 19\, 20\, 21 (matinee)\, 2025\n2640 Space Baltimore\, MD \nLink to Tickets for Dec. 19th \n  \n  \nThe first full opera commissioned by IN Series\, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues\, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings\, dances\, hollers\, laughs\, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee. – IN Series / art by David Plunkert
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/the-delta-kings-blues-6/
LOCATION:2640 Space\, 2640 St. Paul Street\, Baltimore\, 21218\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
DESCRIPTION:THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere \nMusic by Damien Geter\nLibretto by Jarrod Lee\nDecember 6\, 7 (matinee)\, 12\, 13\, 14 (matinee)\, 2025\n340 Maple Dr. Washington\, DC\nDecember 19\, 20\, 21 (matinee)\, 2025\n2640 Space Baltimore\, MD \nLink to Tickets for Dec. 20th \n  \nThe first full opera commissioned by IN Series\, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues\, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings\, dances\, hollers\, laughs\, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee. – IN Series / art by David Plunkert
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/the-delta-kings-blues-7/
LOCATION:2640 Space\, 2640 St. Paul Street\, Baltimore\, 21218\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="IN%20Series":MAILTO:inseries@inseries.org
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SUMMARY:The Delta King's Blues by Damien Geter and Jarrod Lee
DESCRIPTION:THE DELTA KING’S BLUES | World Premiere \nMusic by Damien Geter\nLibretto by Jarrod Lee\nDecember 6\, 7 (matinee)\, 12\, 13\, 14 (matinee)\, 2025\n340 Maple Dr. Washington\, DC\nDecember 19\, 20\, 21 (matinee)\, 2025\n2640 Space Baltimore\, MD \nLink to Tickets for Dec. 21st \n  \nThe first full opera commissioned by IN Series\, this World Premiere of THE DELTA KING’S BLUES marks the culmination of a multi-year project to celebrate the legacy of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson with a “blues opera” that tells the Faustian story of the bargain he struck with the devil – selling his immortal soul to learn the language of the blues\, America’s original music. An orchestra mix of blues and classical musicians joins a cast of leading artists from around the country and an immersive juke-joint experience that sings\, dances\, hollers\, laughs\, and mourns in a brilliant new score by Damien Geter and texts for Jarrod Lee. – IN Series / art by David Plunkert
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/the-delta-kings-blues-8/
LOCATION:2640 Space\, 2640 St. Paul Street\, Baltimore\, 21218\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="IN%20Series":MAILTO:inseries@inseries.org
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SUMMARY:Hello\, Star by Carla Lucero and Jarrod Lee
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n…”the opera is singable\, absorbing\, suitable for the young singer performing the role of Celeste\, with lovely choral writing.”- Lisa Hirsch / San Francisco Chronicle \n  \nComposer: Carla Lucero \nLibrettist: Jarrod Lee \nCo-commissioned by Opera Parallèle and The Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University \nBased on the book “Hello\, Star” by Stephanie S. V. Lucianovic with Illustrations by Vashti Harrison \n  \nSynopsis: A young girl named Celeste is captivated by a call from a bright dying star. With curiosity as her leader and her Mother as guide\, she still questions her ability to meet the star before it fades away. Will she allow her self-doubts and expectations of what should happen get the best of her curiosity or will she achieve her goal and see possibilities beyond her wildest dreams? \n  \nDirected by Mary Duncan \nConducted by Gloria Yin \nSingers and orchestra from The Peabody Opera Theater \nApprox. 55 minutes without intermission \nSung in English\, ages 6 + \n(Followed by a short audience talk back with the cast and creatives) \n  \nFebruary 12 @ 7:30pm\nFebruary 13 @ 7:30pm\nFebruary 14 @ 7:30pm\nFebruary 15 @ 3:00pm \n  \nGeneral Admission: $25\nSeniors: $15\nStudents: $10 \nLink to Tickets: Hello\, Star at the Theater Project \n*Tickets are non-refundable. \n**Tickets are also available at the door beginning 45 minutes prior to each show.
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/hello-star-by-carla-lucero-and-jarrod-lee-4/
LOCATION:Theater Project\, 45 W. Preston Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093647
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SUMMARY:Hello\, Star by Carla Lucero and Jarrod Lee
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n…”the opera is singable\, absorbing\, suitable for the young singer performing the role of Celeste\, with lovely choral writing.”- Lisa Hirsch / San Francisco Chronicle \n  \nComposer: Carla Lucero \nLibrettist: Jarrod Lee \nCo-commissioned by Opera Parallèle and The Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University \nBased on the book “Hello\, Star” by Stephanie S. V. Lucianovic with Illustrations by Vashti Harrison \n  \nSynopsis: A young girl named Celeste is captivated by a call from a bright dying star. With curiosity as her leader and her Mother as guide\, she still questions her ability to meet the star before it fades away. Will she allow her self-doubts and expectations of what should happen get the best of her curiosity or will she achieve her goal and see possibilities beyond her wildest dreams? \n  \nDirected by Mary Duncan \nConducted by Gloria Yin \nSingers and orchestra from The Peabody Opera Theater \nApprox. 55 minutes without intermission \nSung in English\, ages 6 + \n(Followed by a short audience talk back with the cast and creatives) \n  \nFebruary 12 @ 7:30pm\nFebruary 13 @ 7:30pm\nFebruary 14 @ 7:30pm\nFebruary 15 @ 3:00pm \n  \nGeneral Admission: $25\nSeniors: $15\nStudents: $10 \nLink to Tickets: Hello\, Star at the Theater Project \n*Tickets are non-refundable. \n**Tickets are also available at the door beginning 45 minutes prior to each show.
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/hello-star-by-carla-lucero-and-jarrod-lee-3/
LOCATION:Theater Project\, 45 W. Preston Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093647
CREATED:20260103T214424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T054442Z
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SUMMARY:Hello\, Star by Carla Lucero and Jarrod Lee
DESCRIPTION:…”the opera is singable\, absorbing\, suitable for the young singer performing the role of Celeste\, with lovely choral writing.”- Lisa Hirsch / San Francisco Chronicle \n  \nComposer: Carla Lucero \nLibrettist: Jarrod Lee \nCo-commissioned by Opera Parallèle and The Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University \nBased on the book “Hello\, Star” by Stephanie S. V. Lucianovic with Illustrations by Vashti Harrison \n  \nSynopsis: A young girl named Celeste is captivated by a call from a bright dying star. With curiosity as her leader and her Mother as guide\, she still questions her ability to meet the star before it fades away. Will she allow her self-doubts and expectations of what should happen get the best of her curiosity or will she achieve her goal and see possibilities beyond her wildest dreams? \n  \nDirected by Mary Duncan \nConducted by Gloria Yin \nSingers and orchestra from The Peabody Opera Theater \nApprox. 55 minutes without intermission \nSung in English\, ages 6 + \n(Followed by a short audience talk back with the cast and creatives) \n  \nFebruary 12 @ 7:30pm\nFebruary 13 @ 7:30pm\nFebruary 14 @ 7:30pm\nFebruary 15 @ 3:00pm \n  \nGeneral Admission: $25\nSeniors: $15\nStudents: $10 \nLink to Tickets: Hello\, Star at the Theater Project \n*Tickets are non-refundable. \n**Tickets are also available at the door beginning 45 minutes prior to each show.
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/hello-star-by-carla-lucero-and-jarrod-lee-5/
LOCATION:Theater Project\, 45 W. Preston Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260430T093647
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SUMMARY:Hello\, Star by Carla Lucero and Jarrod Lee
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n…”the opera is singable\, absorbing\, suitable for the young singer performing the role of Celeste\, with lovely choral writing.”- Lisa Hirsch / San Francisco Chronicle \n  \nComposer: Carla Lucero \nLibrettist: Jarrod Lee \nCo-commissioned by Opera Parallèle and The Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University \nBased on the book “Hello\, Star” by Stephanie S. V. Lucianovic with Illustrations by Vashti Harrison \n  \nSynopsis: A young girl named Celeste is captivated by a call from a bright dying star. With curiosity as her leader and her Mother as guide\, she still questions her ability to meet the star before it fades away. Will she allow her self-doubts and expectations of what should happen get the best of her curiosity or will she achieve her goal and see possibilities beyond her wildest dreams? \n  \nDirected by Mary Duncan \nConducted by Gloria Yin \nSingers and orchestra from The Peabody Opera Theater \nApprox. 55 minutes without intermission \nSung in English\, ages 6 + \n(Followed by a short audience talk back with the cast and creatives) \n  \nFebruary 12 @ 7:30pm\nFebruary 13 @ 7:30pm\nFebruary 14 @ 7:30pm\nFebruary 15 @ 3:00pm \n  \nGeneral Admission: $25\nSeniors: $15\nStudents: $10 \nLink to Tickets: Hello\, Star at the Theater Project \n*Tickets are non-refundable. \n**Tickets are also available at the door beginning 45 minutes prior to each show.
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/hello-star-by-carla-lucero-and-jarrod-lee-6/
LOCATION:Theater Project\, 45 W. Preston Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093647
CREATED:20260112T033823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T043926Z
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SUMMARY:New Voices in Opera: Discovery / a taste of Oshun and Kandake
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nGet in at the ground floor with this exploration of the creation of Oshun by Composer B.E. Boykin and Kandake by Composer Timothy Amukele with both librettos by Librettist\, Jarrod Lee.  Librettist Jarrod Lee will take you behind the curtain and share his inspirations for setting these beautiful stories as operas.  Then enjoy cocktails created by Peter Wood of the Spirit Shop on Falls Road inspired by the stories and music.  Light fare will be available as you view the concept designs for the projections we’ll use for the February 28 performance.  And then meet two of the stars of the shows as they sing excerpts from the operas and answer your questions. – Maryland Opera \n  \nLink to Tickets to New Voices in Opera Discovery / a taste of Oshun and Kandake on Feb. 22 / 6pm
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/new-voices-in-opera-discovery-at-taste-of-oshun-and-kandake/
LOCATION:Roland Park Community Center\, 5802 Roland Ave\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland%20Opera":MAILTO:info@marylandopera.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093647
CREATED:20250828T040304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T024133Z
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SUMMARY:Oshun by B.E. Boykin and Kandake by Timothy Amukele *a double bill
DESCRIPTION:“Our newest initiative brings fresh operatic works to the Maryland Opera stage. The evening features a double bill of new works by composers with a connection to our performing community in the greater Baltimore area as well as a pre-show introduction to these stories and a post-show Q&A with the creative team. We are thrilled to work with these talented creators to bring something brand new to our stage.”  – Maryland Opera \n  \nLink to tickets for Double Bill Oshun and Kandake \n  \n  \n  \nConductor: Anoa Green \nRehearsal/Performance Pianist: James Harp \nStage Directors: Jarrod Lee and Shawna Williams (and choreographer) \nProjection Designer: Chloe McNeill \nCostume Designer: Alia Davis Brown \n  \nOshun \nComposer: B.E. Boykin \nLibrettist: Jarrod Lee \nCommissioned by the Washington National Opera \nPremiered: 2023 \n  \nCast: \nOshun (soprano): Jouelle Roberson \nShango (baritone): Daniel J. Smith \nEsu (tenor): Anthony Ballard \nOlodumare (bass): Christian Simmons \n  \n  \nKandake \nComposer: Timothy Amukele \nLibrettist: Jarrod Lee \nCommissioned by Opera Theater of St. Louis \nPremiered: 2025 \n  \nCast: \nKandake Amanirenas (mezzo): Taylor Boykins \nPrince Akinidad (tenor): Anthony Ballard \nOracles 1 and 2 (soprano and mezzo): Sierra Leslie and Abjini Chattopadhyay \nKushite 1 and 2 (tenor and bass): Darius Sanders and Christian Simmons \n  \nOffstage Artists: \nNazarene Maloney (soprano)\, Laquavia Alston (mezzo)\, Henry Hubbard (tenor)\, Darius Jackson (bass) \n  \nArtwork by Maryland Opera
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/oshun-and-kandake-a-double-bill/
LOCATION:Grace United Methodist Church\, 5407 North Charles Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland%20Opera":MAILTO:info@marylandopera.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093647
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T171247Z
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SUMMARY:Excerpt from Oshun and Kandake / Discover Maryland Opera
DESCRIPTION:Join James Harp\, Artistic Director\, and the Directors of Maryland Opera for cocktails and conversation about where we’ve been and where we’re going. The event will feature live performances by soprano Jouelle Roberson and tenor Anthony Ballard of excerpts from our sold-out production of Oshun & Kandake and our upcoming production of Madama Butterfly\, as well as signature cocktails inspired by all three operas created by Peter Wood of The Spirit Shop on Falls Road.  Enjoy light fare while you explore with us both our past and our exciting future.  Sip and discover all the ways we are working to build bridges between traditional and new opera\, opera lovers and opera newcomers alike!
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/excerpt-from-oshun-and-kandake-discover-maryland-opera/
LOCATION:Roland Park Community Center\, 5802 Roland Ave\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland%20Opera":MAILTO:info@marylandopera.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T093647
CREATED:20260205T144802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T205138Z
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SUMMARY:Mini-Residency at Jackson State University / Opera South
DESCRIPTION:Join Jarrod Lee for an engaging masterclass and career talk exploring the realities of life as an opera singer and opera librettist\, from the stage to the writing desk. Gain rare insight into building a sustainable and creative career in the arts. – Opera South \n  \nOpera South at Jackson State University in Mississippi: Welcome to OPERA/SOUTH\, where we are committed to reshaping and elevating the cultural aesthetics of opera. Our “historic” organization is housed on the campus of Jackson State University\, an HBCU located in Jackson\, Mississippi. We are dedicated to creating a more inclusive and diverse opera scene by including underserved areas and communities\, training young artists\, and highlighting operas with culturally responsive themes and those by Afro-Diasporic and Latinx composers. At OPERA/SOUTH\, we believe that opera should be accessible to everyone and that it has the power to bring people together. \n  \nLink to Opera South’s Revitalization Initiative
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/masterclass-with-jarrod-lee-at-jackson-state-university-opera-south/
LOCATION:F.D. Hall Music Center\, Jimmie James\, Jr. Recital Hall\, 1400 John R. Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Opera%20South":MAILTO:phyllis.a.lewis_hale@jsums.edu
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T175438Z
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SUMMARY:Promised Land by Composer Glenn McClure and Librettist Jarrod Lee / in Concert
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe Northern Lights Choir\, under the direction of Artistic Director Helen Demong will present excerpts from Promised Land: An Adirondack Folk Opera by Composer Glenn McClure and new libretto by Librettist Jarrod Lee. \n  \nSynopsis: For the love of freedom and democracy\, Lyman and Anna Epps move to the Adirondacks to become land owners and Lyman getting the right to vote. John and Mary Brown\, abolitionists\, become strong advocates for the Epps and other Black settlers coming for the promise of a new life. In the wake of death by man and weather\, Anna and Mary aim to keep their vows to support their husbands at any cost for Lyman to cast a vote in the name of democracy. \n  \nLink to Tickets for The Northern Lights Choir Spring Concert featuring excerpts from Promised Land \n  \nArtwork by Steve Prince
URL:https://www.jarrodlee.com/event/promised-land-by-composer-glenn-mcclure-and-librettist-jarrod-lee-in-concert/
LOCATION:St. Bernard’s Church\, 27 Street St. Bernard's Street\, Saranac Lake\, NY\, 12983\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Northern%20Lights%20Choir":MAILTO:demonghelen@gmail.com
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