Arts Fridays – Bluegrass Music and a World Premier Opera

Tune in to AETN Arts Fridays this Friday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. for "AETN Presents: On the Front Row With 3 Penny Acre" and 9:00 p.m. for "Great Performances at the Met: ‘The Enchanted Island.’"  From unique bluegrass music by the four-member Ozark band to the Metropolitan Opera’s world premier of "The Enchanted Island," you’re sure to enjoy an evening of fabulous music.

At 6:30 p.m., "AETN Presents: On the Front Row With 3 Penny Acre" will showcase the Arkansas ensemble, 3 Penny Acre. The inspired musical collaboration between four up-and-coming songwriters combines each member’s talents, forming the Ozark band’s unique blend of songwriting and vocals.

At 9 p.m., "Great Performances at the Met: ‘The Enchanted Island,’" a world premiere work that combines Baroque music with a new, English-language libretto, will feature characters from Shakespeare’s The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Brought to life by an outstanding cast, the performance will star Danielle de Niese, Joyce DiDonato, David Daniels, Luca Pisaroni, and special guest Plácido Domingo.

TUNE IN:
AETN Arts Fridays:
May 18 with "AETN Presents: On the Front Row With 3 Penny Acre" at 6:30 p.m.
"Great Performances at the Met: ‘The Enchanted Island’" at 9 p.m.