• Get your tickets for the next AAN event, Through His Spirit, on Friday, April 11
• Check out the AAN Member Spotlight: Lauren Banks
• Welcome Dr. Samantha Ege to Chicago
• Use your special AAN pricing on an upcoming concert
• Stay connected!
• Explore articles on Experience CSO

Celebrate the musical legacy of Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson in a showcase of talent and virtuosity. Enjoy the AAN reception featuring Renée Baker’s chamber opera Through His Spirit, performed by musicians from the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and Chicago Modern Orchestra Project. Afterward, witness the brilliance of The Joffrey Ballet, coupled with the sonic beauty of the CSO, in world premiere choreography set to one of Perkinson’s vibrant works.

Specially priced concert tickets start at $40 using promo code AANSEASON. A separate ticket to attend the reception is free.

You will be prompted to add the free reception ticket after selecting your seats for the concert. Both a concert ticket and reception ticket are required for entry. For questions or assistance, contact Patron Services.

Cupcakes for Through His Spirit are generously provided by Molly’s Cupcakes.

Introducing the AAN Member Spotlight, a new monthly feature highlighting members of the AAN community. Our first AAN Member Spotlight features Lauren Banks.

Share your favorite memory from your time as a member of the AAN.
My favorite memory was when Samara Joy came to Symphony Center and we got to meet and take pictures with her at the postconcert AAN meet-and-greet! Such a breathtaking performance.

What is a piece of music, art or literature that has resonated with you lately and why?
As an event planner and founder of Lauren Deanne Premier Events, I find myself drawn to the way Solange’s A Seat at the Table intertwines elegance, intention and depth — elements that I aim to bring to life in every experience I create. The album’s rich orchestral arrangements and seamless fusion of genres serve as a reminder of how powerful it can be to blend artistry and purpose in a way that resonates deeply.

Dr. Samantha Ege, a longtime collaborator with the AAN, will be in Chicago in April for an exciting event:

Use your AAN member ticket benefit to enjoy an upcoming concert!

As a member of the CSO African American Network, you have access to specially priced tickets for $40 or less to many concerts throughout the season, using promo code AAN. Learn more at cso.org/aan.

For more information on upcoming AAN events or to find out how to get involved, email Alyssa Greenberg, audience engagement manager, at greenberga@cso.org.

Forward this newsletter to someone who might be interested in joining the African American Network! Membership is free and members enjoy access to exclusive special events and ticket offers.