Let's Talk About Art: Carmen with Hyde Park Art Center x Joffrey Ballet

Join us this fall for a special three-day exploration of the seductive, defiant, and enduring power of Carmen, reimagined by the Joffrey Ballet. Let’s Talk About Art: Carmen invites older adults (ages 65+) into the world of ballet, music, and storytelling through a mix of virtual conversation, live performance, and hands-on art-making.

Program Overview

• Day 1: Virtual Seminar (September 16, 10–11:30 AM)Go behind the curtain with members of the Joffrey creative team in an online discussion.
• Day 2: Dress Rehearsal (September 17, time TBD)Witness Carmen come to life during a dress rehearsal at the Lyric Opera House.
• Day 3: Workshop (September 18, 1–2:30 PM)Create your own Carmen-inspired artwork in a guided workshop at Hyde Park Art Center.

Free and open to adults 65+. Space is limited to 20 participants.

🎟 Full 3-Day Pass (Sept 16–18)Admission to all three sessions: the seminar, dress rehearsal, and workshop. Best option for the full experience.

🎟 Day 1: Virtual Seminar (Sept 16)Online seminar with Joffrey creative team (Zoom link provided in confirmation email).

🎟 Day 2: Dress Rehearsal (Sept 17)Exclusive access to Carmen’s dress rehearsal at the Lyric Opera House.

🎟 Day 3: Workshop (Sept 18)Art-making workshop at Hyde Park Art Center.

For more info please go to our website .

Host or Publisher Hyde Park Art Center