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A magical moment from today’s extraordinary Juil

A magical moment from today’s extraordinary Juilliard commencement ceremony - as we all join in learning the opening choreography of Martha Graham’s Appalachian Spring!

One of many memorable moments from today’s Juill

One of many memorable moments from today’s Juilliard commencement ceremony - Wynton Marsalis bestowing a well deserved honorary doctorate to Brazilian composer and cultural icon, 86-year-old Hermeto Pasqoal. ❤️❤️❤️ - with alumni Laura Linney and Wendell Pierce looking on.

So lucky to be able to spend Mother’s Day with m

So lucky to be able to spend Mother’s Day with my 90-year-old mama Elsa in Chicago! Even though she’s in late stage Alzheimer’s, she’s still somewhat aware of her surroundings and is able to say “I love you.” What a blessing.

Delighted to stand with our visionary Juilliard Pr

Delighted to stand with our visionary Juilliard President, Damian Woetzel, at last week’s joyous Celebration, which was dedicated to scholarship support for our enormously gifted young artists in music, dance and drama.

Thanks to the spectacular Rebecca Morse, Heather Watts, Jon Batiste and the entire Juilliard team for a glorious evening.

Superstar (and Juilliard grad) Jon Batiste bringin

Superstar (and Juilliard grad) Jon Batiste bringing all his soul and humanity to the Juilliard gala this week at Alice Tully Hall - all proceeds to our scholarship fund for the next generation of superstars!!

We will miss our wonderful neighbor, Harry Belafon

We will miss our wonderful neighbor, Harry Belafonte, who was not only a great American, but a kind, deeply thoughtful and caring human being. RIP dear Harry.

I had the great pleasure to hear the immensely tal

I had the great pleasure to hear the immensely talented Shavon Lloyd sing this week at Juilliard - he is the recipient of the annual scholarship that I founded in memory of baritone Ben Holt. Shavon carries the torch of true artistry, passion and integrity in every note he sings. Ben would be proud.

CONGRATULATIONS on GRAMMY #2 (and counting!) to ou

CONGRATULATIONS on GRAMMY #2 (and counting!) to our beloved RANKY TANKY for re-inventing the magical music of the Gullah culture and sharing it with the world!! We could not be more proud of you all!!
#RankyTanky
#QuianaParler
#CharltonSingleton
#QuentinBaxter
#ClayRoss
#KevinHamilton

Someone special had a birthday this week!!! 🎉🎂🥳🎁🐾🍾

She’s home!! The meds are working and we were ab

She’s home!! The meds are working and we were able to bring Elsa back to Montgomery Place a couple of days ago. What’s a little heart attack and seizures to a warrior like this? Thank you all so much for your continued good wishes and support - it means so much. ❤️

Good news, bad news. My wonderful 90-year-old mot

Good news, bad news. My wonderful 90-year-old mother, Elsa, survived a heart attack this week. We are with her at U of C Hospital where she is recovering well. Hopefully she will be released soon and able to return to her apartment at Montgomery Place in Hyde Park and resume her daily activities. She continues her zest for life with true Viking spirit!!

A magical matinee of “The Hours” at the Met wi

A magical matinee of “The Hours” at the Met with the radiant trio of Kelli O’Hara, Renee Fleming and Joyce DiDonato.

Breakfast in Malibu with my dear friend and collea

Breakfast in Malibu with my dear friend and colleague Kate McGarry - what a joy to share experiences and spend time together - loved every minute! 🎶🎤🥰

GOAT!!! Love you Nancy!!!

GOAT!!! Love you Nancy!!!

So much love in the room for Mama Elsa’s 90th bi

So much love in the room for Mama Elsa’s 90th birthday celebration in Hyde Park! So many dear friends came from near and far to celebrate and sing her into the next decade! She really felt a lifetime of love - what more could we ask for!

Electricity in the air last night at Carnegie Hall

Electricity in the air last night at Carnegie Hall - Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil blew into town playing new works with brilliant violin soloist Anne Akiko Meyers- altogether a stunning musical event. Let’s hope we can entice him to move to New York and take up residence in the new Geffen Hall!!

Standing Ovation last night at the spectacular and

Standing Ovation last night at the spectacular and welcoming new David Geffen Hall for the NY Philharmonic - the sound and feel of the hall is really special - a great gift to New York City!!

Feeling better, and able to make it to the Met Gal

Feeling better, and able to make it to the Met Gala to see and hear my beautiful friend Janai Brugger sing Glauce in the spectacular new production of MEDEA. Not for the faint of heart!!!

What to do to celebrate 30 years of this adventure

What to do to celebrate 30 years of this adventure called marriage? Embark on a new adventure, of course! The anniversary tour continues today at the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast of Ireland! Slainte!!!

We made our way up north today to the remote Orkne

We made our way up north today to the remote Orkneys and the 5,000 year old Ring of Brodgar stone henge. One of the stones looked a little wobbly, so Steve and I tried to fix it.

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