# Event Details - **Event Name**: Candlelight Concert at McCandless - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: A night of elegance with Blythe & Brandon Banks. Enjoy opera, jazz, blues & spirituals with a candlelit backdrop at historic McCandless HallAbout this EventCandlelight Concert at McCandlessCome join us for a magical evening at McCandless Hall on January 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Central Time)! Get ready to be serenaded by beautiful music in a cozy candlelit setting. It's the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some soulful tunes. Don't miss out on this enchanting experience!Presented by Athens Arts League and sponsored in part by the City of Athens, Athens Electric, Athens Gas and Athens State.New Orleans-born and Tallahassee-based, Blythe Reed-Banks, DM, is a talented soprano with a passion to make the art of opera more accessible. She not only is an opera performer and voice teacher, but also a pilates enthusiast and overall collaborative artist. She received her doctorate and master’s degree from FSU, performing “Blanche Dubois” in A Streetcar Named Desire, “Contessa” in Le Nozze di Figaro, “1” in Transformations by Conrad Susa, “Béatrice” in Béatrice et Bénédict and “Mimí” in La Bohème. She is a previous winner of the Beaulieu Competition and voted Best Female Lead as “Mimí” at Opera in the Ozarks. Previous roles are “Wanda” in La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein, “Mrs. Schroedinger” in Quantum Mechanic, and “Mrs. Gleaton” in Susanna. As a soloist, she has sung “Soprano Soloist” in Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony with the FSU orchestra.She will be accompanied by her husband, Brandon Banks, DM. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6bafe7e0-c67c-11f0-b5be-675562a4cf9a-rimg-w813-h740-dcc6baa7-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/lVWk1A4uC1k - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/candlelight-concert-at-mccandless/100001972741155902 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, candlelight-concerts, music, concerts, art, performances, contests, health-wellness, jazz, pilates - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Athens - **state**: AL - **country**: United States - **location**: McCandless Hall - **lat**: 34.8055043 - **long**: -86.96595359999999 - **full address**: McCandless Hall, 302 Bryan Street, Athens, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Candlelight Concert at McCandless - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/88ab857ee318ada9a1c1639a3d7cbdd37312fc42d2ddef3042cabc63d715b448-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc191714-gmir.jpg?v=1763689816 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Candlelight Concert at McCandless being held? - **A:** Candlelight Concert at McCandless takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm at McCandless Hall, 302 Bryan Street, Athens, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Candlelight Concert at McCandless? - **A:** Tickets for Candlelight Concert at McCandless are priced at USD 29 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Candlelight Concert at McCandless? - **A:** Candlelight Concert at McCandless is organized by Athens Arts League. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Candlelight Concert at McCandless is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Athens, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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