Special Events

 
Dinner at LaVal Alfresco - The Marriage of Figaro
June 25th, 2010 5:00 pm
The Tent at Blank Performing Arts Center

Tickets:
Price: $40.00



PRESET:
Red & White Gazpacho with Serrano Ham Crostini

BUFFET:
Grilled Summer Vegetables with Manchego Cheese & Root Vegetables
Seville Lentils
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts
Grouper with Grilled Artichokes & Dry Sherry Sauce
Carved Sirloin Steak with Smoked Paprika Rub and Sauce

DESSERT:
Strawberry Flan with Churros

Coffee, Mint Iced Tea and South Union Olive Bread

A wine list is available, corkage fee is $20.

Gratuity and the cost of alcoholic beverages are not included in dinner price.



 
Dinner at LaVal Alfresco - The Marriage of Figaro
July 2nd, 2010 5:00 pm
The Tent at Blank Performing Arts Center

Tickets:
Price: $40.00



PRESET:
Red & White Gazpacho with Serrano Ham Crostini

BUFFET:
Grilled Summer Vegetables with Manchego Cheese & Root Vegetables
Seville Lentils
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts
Grouper with Grilled Artichokes & Dry Sherry Sauce
Carved Sirloin Steak with Smoked Paprika Rub and Sauce

DESSERT:
Strawberry Flan with Churros

Coffee, Mint Iced Tea and South Union Olive Bread

A wine list is available, corkage fee is $20.

Gratuity and the cost of alcoholic beverages are not included in dinner price.



 
Dinner at LaVal Alfresco - Susannah
July 3rd, 2010 5:00 pm
The Tent at Blank Performing Arts Center

Tickets:
Price: $40.00



PRESET:
Fried Green Tomato Salad with BBQ Toast

BUFFET:
Simmered Potatoes with Caramelized Bacon and Onion
Collard Greens
Southern Fried Chicken Thighs
Mountain Brook Trout with Tennessee Whiskey Sauce
Corn Bread & Honey
Carved Smoked Fresh Pork with Red Eye Gravy

DESSERT:
Peach Crisp with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Whiskey Sauce

Coffee, Mint Iced Tea and South Union Country Italian Bread

A wine list is available, corkage fee is $20.

Gratuity and alcoholic beverages are not included in dinner price.



 
Dinner at LaVal Alfresco - Macbeth
July 6th, 2010 5:00 pm
The Tent at Blank Performing Arts Center

Tickets:
Price: $40.00



PRESET:
Barley & Yellow Beet Salad

BUFFET:
Scottish Salmon with Horseradish and Dill
Buttered Cabbage, Carrots, Turnip and Potatoes Colcannon
Lamb and Vegetable Pasties
Carved Scottish Angus Beef Filet with Wild Mushrooms

DESSERT:
Scottish Drunken Rhubarb Crumble with Vanilla Scotch Sauce

Coffee, Mint Iced Tea and South Union Walnut Bread

A wine list is available, corkage fee is $20.

Gratuity and alcoholic beverages are not included in dinner price.



 
Dinner at LaVal Alfresco - Susannah
July 7th, 2010 5:00 pm
The Tent at Blank Performing Arts Center

Tickets:
Price: $40.00



PRESET:
Fried Green Tomato Salad with BBQ Toast

BUFFET:
Simmered Potatoes with Caramelized Bacon and Onion
Collard Greens
Southern Fried Chicken Thighs
Mountain Brook Trout with Tennessee Whiskey Sauce
Corn Bread & Honey
Carved Smoked Fresh Pork with Red Eye Gravy

DESSERT:
Peach Crisp with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Whiskey Sauce

Coffee, Mint Iced Tea and South Union Country Italian Bread

A wine list is available, corkage fee is $20.

Gratuity and alcoholic beverages are not included in dinner price.



 
Carlisle Floyd Residency
July 10th, 2010 1:00 pm
Hoyt Sherman Place Theatre

Tickets:



DES MOINES METRO OPERA is pleased to announce a residency with American Composer Carlisle Floyd in conjunction with performances of his one-act operas, The Sojourner and Mollie Sinclair and Markheim.

Floyd will be in residence with the company on July 10 for the performances of his one-act operas The Sojourner and Mollie Sinclair and Markheim. The performance will take place at 1:00pm at Hoyt Sherman Place Theatre in Des Moines. The event is free and open to the public.

In addition, Mr. Floyd will be present with the company for the July 11 matinee performance of his opera Susannah on the mainstage.



 
Dinner at LaVal Alfresco - The Marriage of Figaro
July 10th, 2010 5:00 pm
The Tent at Blank Performing Arts Center

Tickets:
Price: $40.00



PRESET:
Red & White Gazpacho with Serrano Ham Crostini

BUFFET:
Grilled Summer Vegetables with Manchego Cheese & Root Vegetables
Seville Lentils
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts
Grouper with Grilled Artichokes & Dry Sherry Sauce
Carved Sirloin Steak with Smoked Paprika Rub and Sauce

DESSERT:
Strawberry Flan with Churros

Coffee, Mint Iced Tea and South Union Olive Bread

A wine list is available, corkage fee is $20.

Gratuity and the cost of alcoholic beverages are not included in dinner price.



 
Dinner at LaVal Alfresco - The Marriage of Figaro
July 13th, 2010 5:00 pm
The Tent at Blank Performing Arts Center

Tickets:
Price: $40.00



PRESET:
Red & White Gazpacho with Serrano Ham Crostini

BUFFET:
Grilled Summer Vegetables with Manchego Cheese & Root Vegetables
Seville Lentils
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts
Grouper with Grilled Artichokes & Dry Sherry Sauce
Carved Sirloin Steak with Smoked Paprika Rub and Sauce

DESSERT:
Strawberry Flan with Churros

Coffee, Mint Iced Tea and South Union Olive Bread

A wine list is available, corkage fee is $20.

Gratuity and the cost of alcoholic beverages are not included in dinner price.



 
Dinner at LaVal Alfresco - Macbeth
July 14th, 2010 5:00 pm
The Tent at Blank Performing Arts Center

Tickets:
Price: $40.00



PRESET:
Barley & Yellow Beet Salad

BUFFET:
Scottish Salmon with Horseradish and Dill
Buttered Cabbage, Carrots, Turnip and Potatoes Colcannon
Lamb and Vegetable Pasties
Carved Scottish Angus Beef Filet with Wild Mushrooms

DESSERT:
Scottish Drunken Rhubarb Crumble with Vanilla Scotch Sauce

Coffee, Mint Iced Tea and South Union Walnut Bread

A wine list is available, corkage fee is $20.

Gratuity and alcoholic beverages are not included in dinner price.



 
Stars of Tomorrow
July 15th, 2010 7:00 pm
Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University

Tickets:
Adults: $20.00
Students: $10.00



DMMO’s acclaimed Apprentice Artists shine as they are accompanied by members of the Festival Orchestra in the annual Stars of Tomorrow concert, presenting arias, duets and ensembles from many different operas. Held at Sheslow Auditorium on the Drake University campus on July 15, 2010, the concert is followed by a dessert reception with the artists. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students.



 
Dinner at LaVal Alfresco - Susannah
July 16th, 2010 5:00 pm
The Tent at Blank Performing Arts Center

Tickets:
Price: $40.00



PRESET:
Fried Green Tomato Salad with BBQ Toast

BUFFET:
Simmered Potatoes with Caramelized Bacon and Onion
Collard Greens
Southern Fried Chicken Thighs
Mountain Brook Trout with Tennessee Whiskey Sauce
Corn Bread & Honey
Carved Smoked Fresh Pork with Red Eye Gravy

DESSERT:
Peach Crisp with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Whiskey Sauce

Coffee, Mint Iced Tea and South Union Country Italian Bread

A wine list is available, corkage fee is $20.

Gratuity and alcoholic beverages are not included in dinner price.



 
Dinner at LaVal Alfresco - Macbeth
July 17th, 2010 5:00 pm
The Tent at Blank Performing Arts Center

Tickets:
Price: $40.00



PRESET
Barley & Yellow Beet Salad

BUFFET
Scottish Salmon with Horseradish and Dill
Buttered Cabbage, Carrots, Turnip and Potatoes Colcannon
Lamb and Vegetable Pasties
Carved Scottish Angus Beef Filet with Wild Mushrooms

DESSERT
Scottish Drunken Rhubarb Crumble with Vanilla Scotch Sauce

Coffee, Mint Iced Tea and South Union Walnut Bread

A wine list is available, corkage fee is $20.

Gratuity and alcoholic beverages are not included in dinner price.