Washington Winter Show 2025

SUNDAY LECTURE 2025 WASHINGTON WINTER SHOW 1 1 : 30am — 12 : 30pm Make the acquaintance of two of New Orleans’ most beloved hosts and concert pianists, Michael and Quinn, who sure do know their shindigs. From seasonal celebrations to iconic book clubs to lavish parties for friends, family, and charities (both local and national), Michael and Quinn have seen, done, and decorated it all. Enjoy the pair’s authentic sense of style and design in their lush home and garden while exploring the joys of throwing unique and personal events. On Saturday November , , authors Michael Harold and Quinn Peeper performed piano concertos with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra in New Orleans. The concert changed their lives. The idea began as a small pipe dream and over time turned into a massive fundraising gala. To celebrate the centennial of The English-Speaking Union, a non-pro t of which Quinn is chairman, the two coined the gala “Rach and Bach” and played Rachmanino Piano Concerto, No. (Quinn) and Bach Piano Concerto, No. (Michael). While preparing for the concert gala, Michael and Quinn invited friends from all over the country and globe. The two hosted a farewell brunch at their home inNewOrleans which was photographed and published in a local magazine, Adore. The event prompted them to photograph more events and eventually lead to the publishing of their book, Classical Shindig in . » Advance reservation required: $ per person « AMusical Fete, with Stories, Croissants &Mimosas JANUARY 12 , 2025 23 JOIN MICHAEL HAROLD AND QUINN PEEPER, AUTHORS OF CLASSICAL SHINDIG , AS THEY DELIGHT US WITH FOUR-HANDED PIANO DUETS AND ENTERTAINING TIPS FROM THEIR RESTORED GARDEN DISTRICT NEW ORLEANS HOME QUINN PEEPER AND MICHAEL HAROLD SUNDAY LECTURE PANEL COMMITTEE Collette Bruce Laura Dreiband Daryl A. Muller Simone Rathle Colman Riddell Anne Brooks Rudzki