Opening Nights at Florida State University has announced its 2017-18 season of world-class performances and events in music, dance, theatre, spoken word, film and visual arts. To mark its 20th anniversary, Opening Nights has put together a diverse season of best-in-class artists, popular favorites and past Opening Nights performers. Festival highlights include Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (Dec. 5); Patti LuPone (April 5); and The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma (April 17).