# Event Details - **Event Name**: In-Person Cultural Arts Trip - "Exploring Opera: Spring at The Met" - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Take off for a 4-night musical, educational, fun & delicious journey to enjoy spring and opera in “the city that never sleeps.”About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c1ad2870-0d9e-11f0-816e-65de0bf79b7a-rimg-w1110-h740-dc1b4278-gmir.jpg The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join our Cultural Arts Trip:Exploring Opera: Spring at The MetMay 11-(15), 2026Take off for a 4-night musical, educational, fun & delicious journey to enjoy spring and opera in “the city that never sleeps.”Spring in NYC is always an exciting time! The performing arts are in full swing; the days are usually sunny, and Central Park is in full bloom. Most of our activities are within just a few blocks of our hotel so, no matter the weather, a great time can be enjoyed by all!Our short-week focuses on several aspects of opera – the performance, the preparation, and the personal. Experience some of opera’s most dramatic, passionate and romantic masterpieces, each filled with gorgeous melodies from start to finish. Two masterpieces await at The Metropolitan Opera!Begin with a classic story of love and regret – Tchaikovsky’s melancoly Eugene Onegin! Next, Verdi’s soaring masterpiece La Traviata is sure to delight with its countless melodies and touching story.Prepare for the performances with James Sokol’s Private Exploring Opera Lectures. Get a peek “behind the curtain” on both a Lincoln Center Tour and a Metropolitan Opera Backstage Tour.Our final evening features the unique chance to gain insights into the operatic voice, singing and vocal technique in an Exclusive Opera Workshop, followed by a fun, interesting and delicious Private Opera Dinner -- an opportunity to dine with opera professionals, to learn about their day-to-day lives and to ask your “burning questions” – a special and personal way to end our journey!Our time includes Sumptuous Meals, Optional Activities and More; all combine to create an interesting and unforgettable operatic experience! Join the fun! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c1dd8740-0d9e-11f0-816e-65de0bf79b7a-rimg-w1111-h740-dc151617-gmir.jpg Led by opera instructor and arts maven, James Sokol, the trip promises to be a magical mixture of art, architecture, opera, history, food & fun!These trips are an annual sell-out. Spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your space(s) soon!For trip details & paperwork, please register through this Eventbrite page or contact James at jsokol@marinjcc.org. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c20e0d20-0d9e-11f0-a6da-59f88de70000-rimg-w1110-h740-dc150605-gmir.jpg Cultural Arts Trips offered by the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance and the Osher Marin JCC are open to all. JCC Members and non-members; people of all backgrounds and faiths, hair styles and chocolate preferences are invited to join in these enriching cultural programs. For information on this and other upcoming In-Person Cultural Arts Trips as well as on Online Programs, - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/in-person-cultural-arts-trip-exploring-opera-spring-at-the-met/100001273890152739 - **Event Categories**: performances, art, entertainment, workshops, live-music, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Metropolitan Opera House - **lat**: 40.7727076 - **long**: -73.9839082 - **full address**: Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: In-Person Cultural Arts Trip - "Exploring Opera: Spring at The Met" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b42396756dfe4821931ae1c4f3de8432cbf31c9e71be95ee7cba1509a50faec4-rimg-w960-h650-dc024490-gmir.jpg?v=1743363601 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is In-Person Cultural Arts Trip - "Exploring Opera: Spring at The Met" being held? - **A:** In-Person Cultural Arts Trip - "Exploring Opera: Spring at The Met" takes place on Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 11:00 am at Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing In-Person Cultural Arts Trip - "Exploring Opera: Spring at The Met"? - **A:** In-Person Cultural Arts Trip - "Exploring Opera: Spring at The Met" is organized by OMJCC / National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at OMJCC / National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance's events? - **A:** Attendees have given OMJCC / National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. OMJCC / National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** In-Person Cultural Arts Trip - "Exploring Opera: Spring at The Met" is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Guests may explore a new topic, connect with others, even discover a new passion. JCC members, non-members, those who live close or far, people of all background, faiths, ethnicities, hair colors, fashion choices, chocolate preferences, etc. - All are welcome to join in our activities!Currently, the following organizations are active partners in the Alliance: AL - the Levite JCC (Birmingham), AZ - the East Valley JCC (Chandler), AZ - the Martin Pear JCC (Scottsdale), CA - the JCC of the East Bay (Berkeley), CA - the Peninsula JCC (Foster City), CA - the Valley JCC (Granada Hills), CA - the Merage JCC of Orange County (Irvine), CA - the Addison-Penzak JCC of Silicon Valley (Los Gatos), CA - the Oshman Family JCC (Palo Alto), CA - the Lawrence Family JCC (San Diego), CO - the Boulder JCC, CT - the Mandell JCC (Hartford), FL - the Jewish Community Alliance (Jacksonville), FL - the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, FL - the Tampa JCCs & Federation, GA - the Marcus JCC of Atlanta, KY - the JCC of Louisville, MA - the Springfield JCC, MA - the Worcester JCC, MD - the Bender JCC of Greater Washington (Rockville), NC - the JCC Asheville, NC - the Levine JCC (Charlotte), NC - the Levin JCC (Durham-Chapel Hill), NJ - the Katz JCC (Margate), NY - the Gural JCC (Cedarhurst), NY - the Schenectady JCC, NY - the Shames JCC on the Hudson (Tarrytown), NY - the JCC Rockland (West Nyack), OH - the Mayerson JCC of Cincinnati, TX - the Rubenstein JCC of Houston, and VA - the Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia.NB: Though the organizations above choose different events on which to partner, members of all centers (partners or not) and all non-members are welcome to join in any and all programs of interest." } ] } ] ```