Join Scott Kirby for this lecture-concert, as presented at the Smithsonian Institute. This program is a lecture/concert which combines live piano music, historical information, and insight into the life and the music of one of America's most important composers, Scott Joplin...Classic Ragtime at its best, by one of Joplin’s finest interpreters.

Arts in the Afternoon is a monthly hour-long program that usually takes place once a month on a Wednesday afternoon at 1:30pm. The series features some of the finest classical, jazz, opera, and other musicians from the metro Denver area. Each show includes a significant educational component, with the professional musicians or their narrators sharing historical and artistic insights about the music they play. You can enjoy complimentary refreshments and conversation with artists after each performance.

Tickets to individual Arts in the Afternoon shows will go on sale June 13.