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OPERAtion Opera
OPERAtion Opera was the recipient of a 1998 Governor's Award for Outstanding Service to the State of Iowa.
An idea . . . a plan . . . a program - in developing OPERAtion Opera 11 years ago, Des Moines Metro Opera was able to reach out to underserved audiences who welcome the opportunity to participate in DMMO's programming, but find it difficult to attend without assistance. OPERAtion Opera effectively eliminates these barriers - most often financial, logistical and social obstacles. OPERAtion Opera's success can be most effectively measured by its growth from an initial three partnership organizations to some 30 statewide social and human service organizations.
Through sponsor support to the Education Division Programs of the Company, Des Moines Metro Opera is pleased to provide all OPERAtion Opera events free of charge to participants. Hundreds of young people and adults from throughout the area take advantage of this program on an annual basis!
Participating agencies included:
- Boys & Girls Club of Iowa
- Campfire Boys & Girls Club
- Children & Families of Iowa
- Christian Opportunity Center
- Des Moines Public Schools
- Evelyn Davis Early Learning Center
- Girl Scouts
- Grubb Community YMCA
- Homes of Oakridge
- House of Mercy
- Iowa Department of Human Services
- Iowa Homeless Youth Shelter
- Italian - American Cultural Center of Iowa
- L.U.L.A.C. (League of United Latin American Citizens)
- Midwest Education Latino Community
- Orchard Place Bright House
- Orchard Place Children's Home
- Orchard Kenyon House
- Parent Training & Information Center of Iowa
- Partners in Economic Progress
- Porter Avenue Center for Education
- The Rainbow Center
- South Central Youth & Family Services
- Urban Dreams
- Very Special Arts Iowa
- Willkie House, Inc.
- YMCA of Greater Des Moines
- YWCA of Greater Des Moines
- Young Women's Resource Center
- Youth Emergency Services & Shelter
- June 11 & 13
Peanut Butter & Puccini Family Opera Adventure including a theatre tour, sack lunch, and performance.
DMMO Guild Event
Blank Performing Arts Center - June 16 & 25
Participants attend the final dress rehearsal of Bizet's Carmen or Verdi's Otello final with free transportation, dinner and opera preview.
Blank Performing Arts Center - July 9
"Stars of Tomorrow" orchestral concert and dessert reception.
Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University
Contact Robert Montana at 515-961-6221 for more information.