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Muddy River Opera Company Incorporated in 1990 as a non-profit arts organization, Muddy River Opera's mission is to bring the fine arts to the Quincy region!

📻 Want to win a night at Arias & Aperitifs?Tune in to WGCA 88.5 FM THE MIX this Wednesday, October 21st, at 9:00 AM for...
10/20/2026

📻 Want to win a night at Arias & Aperitifs?

Tune in to WGCA 88.5 FM THE MIX this Wednesday, October 21st, at 9:00 AM for your chance to win a pair of tickets to our gala!

The winners will enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, a salsa performance by the Hannibal Salsa Dance Club, vocal performances by Lisa Blake and Michelle Bickhaus, and our live auction.

📅 Friday, October 30
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
📍 The Lorenzo Bull House, 1550 Maine Street, Quincy

Thank you to WGCA for helping us share the evening with our community! 💛

Can’t wait to find out if you’ve won? Tickets are $40 and seating is limited: https://givebutter.com/c/arias-aperitifs-auction-tbrgic

💃🕺 Get ready to salsa at Arias & Aperitifs!We’re thrilled to welcome the Salsa Dance Club Performance Team from Hannibal...
10/19/2026

💃🕺 Get ready to salsa at Arias & Aperitifs!

We’re thrilled to welcome the Salsa Dance Club Performance Team from Hannibal Salsa Dance Club to our gala on October 30th! They’ll be heating up the evening with a dance number set to Lady Gaga’s salsa version of “Die With a Smile.”

Founded just a year ago by Edwin Aybar, Hannibal Salsa Dance Club brings the energy and joy of social dance to the tri-state area. Edwin has been teaching social dance for more than 20 years and is a music professor at Hannibal-LaGrange University. He’ll also be joining us as our piano accompanist for the evening!

This performance features:
🌟 Edwin Aybar
🌟 Vanessa Laatsch
🌟 Kari Havens
🌟 Rebecca Ram

Interested in learning to dance? Follow “Hannibal Salsa Dance Club” on Facebook for class times and pricing.

🎟️ Join us for dinner, drinks, live performances, and our live auction. Seating is limited!

📅 Friday, October 30
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
📍 The Lorenzo Bull House, 1550 Maine Street, Quincy
🎟️ Tickets: https://givebutter.com/c/arias-aperitifs-auction-tbrgic

💛 Thank you to our Arias & Aperitifs donors and sponsors!This year’s auction would not have been possible without the ge...
10/18/2026

💛 Thank you to our Arias & Aperitifs donors and sponsors!

This year’s auction would not have been possible without the generosity of these individuals and organizations. Your support helps keep every Muddy River Opera performance free and open to the public, and we are deeply grateful.

Individual supporters:
Byron Webb
Hal and Kathy Oakley

Business and community partners:
St. Louis Cardinals
Contour Airlines
Raising Cane's
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Cooper's Hawk W**ery & Restaurant
Illinois State University Athletics
Casey's
Windy City Bulls
GourmetGiftBaskets.com

Please join us in thanking them, and support these partners whenever you can! 🎭

🌸 If you liked our bracelet yesterday, why not add the earrings and make it a set?Bid now on the Mother-of-Pearl Bloom E...
10/17/2026

🌸 If you liked our bracelet yesterday, why not add the earrings and make it a set?

Bid now on the Mother-of-Pearl Bloom Earrings from Jewels With A Purpose, featured in the Arias & Aperitifs online auction.

Each earring features a genuine mother-of-pearl bloom with a soft, iridescent glow, accented by a delicate clear stone for just the right touch of sparkle. They’re crafted in premium 925 sterling silver with a yellow gold overlay and secured with a comfortable lever-back closure for all-day wear.

💡 Savvy bidders will pair them with our Mother-of-Pearl Blossom Bracelet to complete the look

💰 Valued at $350. Bidding starts at $175.

Every bid supports Muddy River Opera and helps keep every performance free and open to the public.

🔗 Bid here: https://givebutter.com/c/arias-aperitifs-auction-tbrgic/auction/items/2135349
⏰ Bidding closes EOD October 30th

🌸 A touch of natural beauty and a fabulous gift for yourself or someone else!Bid now on the Mother-of-Pearl Blossom Brac...
10/16/2026

🌸 A touch of natural beauty and a fabulous gift for yourself or someone else!

Bid now on the Mother-of-Pearl Blossom Bracelet from Jewels With A Purpose, featured in the Arias & Aperitifs online auction.

Delicate blossoms of genuine mother-of-pearl, linked by gold chain accents, catch the light with a soft iridescent glow. The bracelet is crafted in premium 925 sterling silver with a yellow gold overlay and finished with a toggle clasp for easy, secure wear. It’s graceful enough for an evening out and effortless enough for every day, and it makes a lovely gift for someone special.

💰 Valued at $450. Bidding starts at $200.

Every bid supports Muddy River Opera and helps keep every performance free and open to the public.

🔗 Bid here: https://givebutter.com/c/arias-aperitifs-auction-tbrgic/auction/items/2135321
⏰ Bidding closes on October30th

⛽🍕 Fuel up, Tri-States!Bid now on a $50 Casey’s gift card in the Arias & Aperitifs online auction! Use it for gas, snack...
10/16/2026

⛽🍕 Fuel up, Tri-States!

Bid now on a $50 Casey’s gift card in the Arias & Aperitifs online auction! Use it for gas, snacks, or a slice (or a whole pie) of Casey’s famous pizza. It’s one of the most useful items in the auction, and there’s a Casey’s in just about every town in the tri-state area.

💰 Bidding starts at $25.

Thank you to Casey’s General Store for this generous donation!

Every bid supports Muddy River Opera and helps keep every performance free and open to the public.

🔗 Bid here: https://givebutter.com/c/arias-aperitifs-auction-tbrgic/auction/items/2104295
⏰ Bidding's open through October 30th

🎁 Get a head start on your holiday shopping! (or kissing-up to someone)Bid now on a $25 gift certificate to GourmetGiftB...
10/15/2026

🎁 Get a head start on your holiday shopping! (or kissing-up to someone)

Bid now on a $25 gift certificate to GourmetGiftBaskets.com in the Arias & Aperitifs online auction! Founded in 2002 by a family with roots in the floral business, GourmetGiftBaskets.com creates handcrafted, small-batch gourmet baskets for every occasion. Use it to send a thoughtful gift to someone special, or keep the treats for yourself.

💰 Valued at $25. Bidding starts at just $5!

Thank you to GourmetGiftBaskets.com for this generous donation! ❤️

Every bid supports Muddy River Opera and helps keep every performance free and open to the public.

🔗 Bid here: https://givebutter.com/c/arias-aperitifs-auction-tbrgic/auction/items/2102356
⏰ Bidding open through October 30th

🎣 Cast your line in Big Sky Country.Bid now on a Montana Fly Fishing Adventure in the Arias & Aperitifs online auction! ...
10/14/2026

🎣 Cast your line in Big Sky Country.

Bid now on a Montana Fly Fishing Adventure in the Arias & Aperitifs online auction! Head to “The Last Best Place” for a full-day guided fishing excursion for two on some of the finest waters in the West.

Your adventure includes:
🏞️ Your choice of five Montana rivers and lakes, or an ice fishing excursion in the winter months
🎣 A full day with an expert guide, perfect for seasoned anglers and first-timers alike
⬆️ The option to upgrade to the Upper Missouri River, one of Montana’s most sought-after fly-fishing destinations

With up to two years to plan your trip, you can pick the perfect season for your day on the water.

💰 Valued at $3,500. Bidding starts at $1,300.

Every bid supports Muddy River Opera and helps keep every performance free and open to the public.

🔗 Bid here: https://givebutter.com/c/arias-aperitifs-auction-tbrgic/auction/items/2220278
⏰ Bidding open through October 30th

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🍷 Cheers to a night out with friends!Bid now on a Lux W**e Tasting for Four in the Arias & Aperitifs online auction! Gat...
10/12/2026

🍷 Cheers to a night out with friends!

Bid now on a Lux W**e Tasting for Four in the Arias & Aperitifs online auction! Gather your favorite people for a complimentary tasting of the most prestigious wines at any Cooper’s Hawk or Piccolo Buco location, each paired with a gourmet chocolate truffle.

💰 Valued at $68. Bidding starts at just $5!

Every bid supports Muddy River Opera and helps keep every performance free and open to the public.

🔗 Bid here: https://givebutter.com/c/arias-aperitifs-auction-tbrgic/auction/items/2272350
⏰ Bidding's open through October 30th

This package was graciously donated by Cooper's Hawk W**ery & Restaurant

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10/11/2026

🌴 Don't go back to work! Your Mexican escape awaits.

Bid now on Jewel of Mexico in the Arias & Aperitifs online auction! Spend seven nights for two at your choice of six Mayan Palace resorts from Vidanta, a collection of AAA Four Diamond properties along Mexico’s coasts:

🏖️ Riviera Maya
🏖️ Acapulco
🏖️ Puerto Vallarta
🏖️ Nuevo Nayarit
🏖️ Puerto Peñasco
🏖️ Mazatlán

Relax in an elegant master room with a private balcony, then spend your days lounging by sprawling pools, enjoying on-site dining and entertainment, and taking in the ocean breeze. Dedicated trip planning is included, and you’ll have up to 18 months to travel.

💰 Valued at $6,860. Bidding starts at just $1,300!

Every bid supports Muddy River Opera and helps keep every performance free and open to the public.

🔗 Bid here: https://givebutter.com/c/arias-aperitifs-auction-tbrgic/auction/items/2220304
⏰ Bidding is open through October 30th

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1550 Maine St
Quincy, IL
62301

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