Want to learn more about opera? Want to get to know staff and meet artists? Want to meet other opera-lovers who enjoy great parties and appreciate wonderful singing? The Des Moines Metro Opera Guild is just the ticket! With three chapters to choose from (or we’ll start one in your city!), the Guild educates its own membership while building opera awareness and encouraging audience development through its extensive education and outreach activities. In addition, each Guild chapter engages in fundraising activities that generate much appreciated support for the festival season.
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PREVIEWS
Ames Chapter
March 11: A Masked Ball, presented by Tom Smith
April 8: Regina, presented by Don Zytowski
May 13: The Elixir of Love, Don Simonson
Previews held at 7:30 pm at St. John's Episcopal Center, 2338 Lincoln Way
Des Moines Chapter
March 10: Regina, Dr. Robert Larsen
April 14: A Masked Ball,Tom Smith
May 12: The Elixir of Love, Michael Egel
Previews held at 7:00 pm at Central Presbyterian Church, 3829 Grand Avenue
Indianola Chapter
March 25: Stage Makeup, presented by Maria DiPalma
Home of Hugh and Nancy Lickiss
April 17: A Masked Ball, presented by Tom Smith
Home of Helen Kollach
May 22: Wine & Cheese Tasting, Gift Bag Assembly
Home of Ardene Downing
Meetings held at 7:00 pm. For address or directions to a meeting, please call Kris Hill, Chapter President, at (515) 989-0836.
Each chapter holds monthly meetings which often include opera education, entertainment and refreshments. Other events include:
Des Moines Chapter Fundraising Parties
Sunday, May 18, 5:00 pm
Hosted by Jim and Mary Ellen Kimball
Sunday, May 25, 3:00-6:00 pm
Hosted by Joan Burke
Saturday, May 31, 6:30 pm
Hosted by Cookie Kuhle
Saturday, June 7, 2:00 pm
Hosted by Rosanne O'Harra
Sunday, June 15, 4:00-6:00 pm
Hosted by The Des Moines Chapter
Sunday, June 22, 5:00-8:00 pm
Hosted by Chuck and Marilyn Farr
Mardi Gras Party
Ames Chapter (click on the title for pictures)
Free Opera Previews and Lectures
Ames/Indianola/Des Moines Chapters
Threads & Trills Costume Show and Luncheon
Guild Council
Meet the Maestro
Indianola Chapter
“Arias in Ames” Recital
Ames Chapter
Peanut Butter & Puccini Family Opera Adventure
Indianola Chapter
“Choose Your Own Fundraiser” Parties
Des Moines Chapter
Opera Overture Potluck
Ames Chapter
Progressive Dinners and Cooking Class
Indianola Chapter
Enjoy holiday parties, potluck dinners and receptions held throughout the year.
Guild program sponsors:
Anderson Erickson Dairy
Andy’s Frame Shop
Apple Tree Inn
Boesen The Florist
Fareway of Indianola
Hy-Vee, Indianola
Indianola Chamber of Commerce
Optometric Associates
Subway of Indianola
Summerset Winery
Wal-Mart, Indianola
Clark Williams/Waterfront Seafood Market & Restaurant and Brian Smith
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