Athenaeum Center presents

An Introduction to Eighth Blackbird at the Athenaeum

January 15, 2025
VIP Cocktail Hour and Meet and Greet 6:30 PM / Concert 7:30 PM

About the Show

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Grammy-award winning sextet Eighth Blackbird kicks off their 2025-2026 Artist-in-Residence program at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture. This inaugural concert promises to be a captivating blend of music and conversation, offering a unique insight into the ensemble’s identity, and their vision for this extraordinary partnership with the Athenaeum.

The evening will feature performances to include previews from two of Eighth Blackbird’s upcoming Athenaeum productions: Composition as Explanation featuring the Grammy-nominated score by David Lang, and Imaginary Lovers, their collaborative concert with the brilliant My Brightest Diamond.

Eighth Blackbird comprises the multifaceted talents of Lisa Kaplan, Matthew Duvall, Zachary Good, Maiani da Silva, Lina Andonovska, and Aaron Wolff, each bringing their exceptional artistry to the stage.

This premiere event will be held in the Paradiso. For those interested, VIP tickets are available, which include a cocktail hour from 6:30-7:30 PM with Eighth Blackbird. They eagerly anticipate the opportunity to connect with you during this special meet and greet. The concert will begin at 7:30 PM.

Don’t miss this unique chance to engage with both the music and the musicians in an intimate setting. We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and celebratory evening!

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Event Details

Doors Open: 7:15pm
Show Begins: 7:30pm
Performance Space: Paradiso
Address: 2936 N Southport Ave
Parking: behind the building on Oakdale, and South of the building on Southport

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Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.” 

And so we all begin—in darkness.

Join Dante on his most famous journey through the depths of hell, levels upon levels of purgatory, finally discovering the light and glory of paradise. You will find terror in the wild beasts he meets along the way; and only moments later great hope at the strong woman, Beatrice, who leads him always upwards.

This contemporary staged performances of one of the most epic stories of the western world is an immersive, multi-dimensional production that leads you into Dantes universe. Returning to the stage for the 4th year, this year’s production.

Its heaven. It’s hell. But above all, it’s worth the trip.

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