Cedar Rapids Opera

06/18/2026

Thank you Katie Stuelke - From behind the scenes as Marketing & Office Manager to onstage with the chorus, your contributions to Cedar Rapids Opera have made a lasting impact.

We’re so grateful for your time, talent, and dedication—wishing you all the best ahead!

06/15/2026

Thank you so much to Urban Boards for the gorgeous charcuterie spreads at yesterday's concert! Everything was absolutely beautiful and so delicious too!

06/15/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who came out this weekend to enjoy Opera's Greatest Hits with us! It was a beautiful concert made even more wonderful by your support. Whether you attended or not, we would love to hear your thoughts on the Salon Series Finale Concert--click below to take the short survey and help us to better serve the community! https://forms.office.com/r/SzervPxRY4

Photo: Carter Broszeit

06/14/2026

The singers for tomorrow’s concert are here and tonight’s rehearsal was incredible! Thank you so much to First Lutheran Church for hosting us and to our series sponsor, Nan Riley - we were so happy you were able to join the rehearsal.

Join us tomorrow for what is sure to be an incredible concert! https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=crop

06/12/2026

Help us kick off the Salon Series fundraiser with a bang! We have a $50,000 fundraising goal for this free concert. We're counting on you to help us meet this goal.

Can't attend the concert? We still need you! Absentee donations in any amount are so appreciated and will be recognized on the big screen. Donate or pledge to support our 29th Season today with the link below!

https://cropera.app.neoncrm.com/campaigns/salon-series

06/11/2026

Were you waiting for just one more reason to come to this Sunday's concert? Well, here it is! Our Salon Series Finale Concert will now feature a performance from National Schmidt Vocal Arts 1st place winner and 2026 Williamsburg High School graduate Cooper Bott. This nationwide competition recognizes excellence in classical singing from high school students, and this year's winner is from right here in the Corridor!

Get your free tickets for this Sunday's performance at Prairie High School with the code "BRAVO", and help us celebrate Cooper's success and beautiful classical singing in Iowa!

https://app.arts-people.com/?show=304293

06/08/2026

Wondering just what we mean when we say "Opera's Greatest Hits"? Take a look at this Sunday's program and we'll be on the same page! With gorgeous solo arias and ensemble numbers to spare, this concert will give a taste of all of your favorite operas. Join us this Sunday, June 14th at 2pm at Prairie High School, and get your tickets free with the code "BRAVO"! https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=crop

06/05/2026

We are SO excited to announce that a generous sponsorship from the Cedar Rapids Opera Board of Directors has made it possible for us to offer FREE tickets to the final Salon Series concert next Sunday. The goal of this concert is to share beautiful, professional singing with the Cedar Rapids community, and with this donation we are able to do that more effectively than ever. Join us for a concert of Opera's Greatest Hits next Sunday, the 14th at 2pm at Prairie High School, and get your tickets free with the code "BRAVO"! https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=10

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