September's Guild Chapter Meetings

Ames: Sunday, September 13 at 5:00

Des Moines: Monday, September 14 at 7:00

Indianola: Sunday, September 27 at 5:00

Opera Appreciation Class

Whether you're an opera buff or a complete newcomer, it is fascinating to learn about opera from people "in the know!" DMMO's Director of Artistic Operations, Michael Egel, will be teaching "What Makes an Opera," offered by the Senior College of Greater Des Moines. The class will meet on Tuesdays, from 10 am to noon, beginning on September 15 and running through October 6. All aspects of opera will be covered – music, production and development. The cost is just $48. To register, call (515) 244-0631 or visit www.myseniorcollege.com.


"The Met Live in HD" Broadcasts

Iowa Public Radio is going to be the local media sponsor for the 2009/2010 season of The Metropolitan Opera's high-definition broadcasts at movie theaters around the state. DMMO will once again partner with IPR to host the Central Iowa broadcasts at Movies 12 in Ames and Century Theater at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines. The broadcasts will begin in October and we'll list the dates in OPERAzzi and in The News of the Day.

If you are interested in acting as a volunteer host, please contact McB McManus by email at mmcmanus@dmmo.org or by phone at (515) 961-6221.

Mark Your Calendars for Guild Chapter meetings in October!

Des Moines: Monday, October 12 at 7:00

Ames: Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30

Indianola: Details to be announced

The News of the Day September, 2009
Editors: Fred Brown-Ames and McB McManus-DMMO

Ames Chapter--Overture Potluck Dinner on Sunday, September 13

Join members of the Ames Chapter at the Greater Iowa Credit Union at 2623 Northridge Parkway in Ames to launch the 38th Festival Season with a potluck dinner. Appetizers will start at 5 pm and dinner will follow at 6 pm.


Des Moines Chapter--Live Music, Nibbles and Drinks on Monday, September 14

The Des Moines Chapter is excited to welcome you to DMMO's 38th Festival Season at West End Architectural Salvage at 22 SW 9th Street in Des Moines for an evening of good food, good wine and good friends from 7 to 9 pm.


Indianola Chapter--Food and Wine on Sunday, September 27

The Indianola Chapter is excited to kick off the 38th Festival Season at the home of Bob and Ardene Downing with wine, appetizers and friends, old and new! Join us from 5 to 7 pm.


Ames Chapter Officers

The officers for 2009/2010 will remain the same as last year. They are:

  • Co-Presidents: Dilys Morris & Achilles Avraamides
  • Presidents-Elect: Wallace & Julia Sanders
  • Programs: Bill Marion
  • Secretary: Barbara Brown
  • Treasurer: Sue Ravenscroft
  • Publicity: Linda White
  • Membership: Jane Farrell-Beck
  • Newsletter: Fred Brown
  • Historians: Chris & Anna Christofferson
  • Refreshments: Hanna Gradwohl

Des Moines Chapter Officers

The officers for 2009/2010 will be approved at the September 14 Kick-Off event. The slate will include:

  • Co-Presidents: Jared Hall & Emily Grunstad Hall
  • Program Chair: Stacie Lopeman
  • Membership Chairs: Dennis & Melinda Hendrickson, Leo Skeffington
  • Treasurer: Steve Maras
  • Secretary: Melinda Hendrickson
  • Fundraising Chairs: Rachel Wallace and Adrienne McFarland
  • Historians: Aaron & Kim Powell

Indianola Chapter Officers

 

The 2009/2010 officers will be approved at the September 27 Season Kick-Off event. The slate will include:

  • President: Dru McLuen
  • President-Elect/Program Chair: Open
  • Secretary: Nancy Lickiss
  • Treasurer: Julia Hagen
  • Membership Chair: Chari Kruse
  • Peanut Butter & Puccini Chair: Elizabeth Winjum
  • Gift Bag Coordinator: Julie Fitzhugh
  • Refreshments and Hospitality Coordinator: Open


The News of the Day is the e-newsletter of Des Moines Metro Opera's Guild. We welcome submissions from all Guild members; please send all materials to McB at mmcmanus@dmmo.org.