Northern Light Opera Company

04/05/2026

Join us this summer for some "Divine decadence, darling!"

02/14/2026

https://www.andersonfamilyfh.com/obituary/michael-mike-swan?fbclid=IwVERDUAP8osFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeln6dg-Tx_M0Z49LBXzYGO3UAdIPUpTfKBl6D6P7FGypYKynM7Quu799Zn8Y_aem_Gb0sJcx8vDITaPXV3opYTw

Michael Mike Swan, Waaswaa Muckwa Shining Bear, age 70, of Ponsford, MN, died on Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home under the loving care of his family and HIA Hospice. Michael A. Swan was born August 2, 1955, in White Earth, MN, the son of Maynard and Cleo Armstrong

11/29/2025

Today at 2pm! Free!
“A(very good) Christmas Carol”, direct from the Twin Cities!

If you like to laugh, if you like free cookies & cider, if you want the perfect show to usher in the season, come by today before it’s gone!!

11/17/2025

It's that time of year again!! Join Northern Light Opera Company at the Armory Arts & Events Center Main Stage for "A Very Good Christmas Carol" ! We will have hot cocoa & cider for after the tree lighting along with cookies for all to enjoy!

08/09/2025

Hello Friends,

I'm so happy to announce that after 4 intense days the 2025 Workbench Filmmakers are ready to share their work!

Don't miss seeing these four amazing short films tonight at 7:30 pm at The Armory Arts and Events Center!

Hope to see you there!

Greg

08/04/2025

From first draft to final cut—these local films were made right here in Park Rapids.
Join us for a free screening of four brand new short films created during the Workbench Filmmaker Intensive.

See what happens when local storytellers step behind—and in front of—the camera.

Saturday, August 9 at 7:30 pm
Armory Arts and Event Center
Admission is free. All are welcome.

Proudly supported by Region 2 Arts Council and the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Presented by EDTIC Pictures.

07/31/2025

Bring the entire family!

07/30/2025

HAVE YOU HEARD?
The buzz in the kingdom is real—Once Upon a Mattress is a royal riot of laughter, charm, and jaw-dropping talent!

The cast is on fire. The costumes? Glorious. The music? Catchy enough to wake even the deepest sleeper.

Catch the magic before it slips away like a pea under the mattress.

Now through August 2, 2025
Armory Arts & Event Center
Tickets available
@
northernlightopera.org
Beagle and Wolf Books & Bindery

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the royal court...even if you haven’t heard the royal gossip—this show is it.

07/25/2025

Tag us in your pics tonight!! Opening Night