FREE...DIA: Friday "The Brightness of Light"

FREE CONCERT (Residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties).

Situated in the world famous Rivera Court Yard. Seating is limited and people coming late are forced to listen from an adjacent room. I will try to save some seats.

DIA Friday Night Live! — The Brightness of Light
Friday, December 18, 2026
7:00–9:00 PM

Detroit Institute of Arts — Rivera Court
5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202

Join Sparks & Mingle for a beautiful Friday evening of live music in the DIA’s magnificent Rivera Court.
The Brightness of Light brings the letters of legendary artist Georgia O’Keeffe and photographer Alfred Stieglitz to life through music. Soprano Hannah Moreno, baritone S. Joshua Sheppard, and pianist Dr. William Shi perform an intimate arrangement of Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy Award-winning composer Kevin Puts’ work, tracing O’Keeffe’s development as an artist and her deep connection to the American Southwest.
The performance is presented in conjunction with the DIA exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe: Architecture.
Cost: Free with general museum admission. General admission is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties with ID.
Performance: 7:00–9:00 PM

Location: Rivera Court inside the Detroit Institute of Arts

Parking: The DIA has a lighted, secured parking lot behind the museum on John R Street. Current parking fee is $8. Metered street parking is also available nearby.

Come enjoy great music, one of Detroit’s most beautiful spaces, and an easy Friday night out with the group!