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Join us for an enchanting evening at the Apprentice Spotlight Concert, presented by the Des Moines Metro Opera. This special event takes place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Blank Performing Arts Center lobby, located at 513 North D St, Indianola, IA 50125. This concert marks the exciting kickoff of the 2024 Festival Season, featuring the talented ensemble of the Frank R. Brownell III Apprentice Artist Program. The evening will showcase the 35 members of the program, each performing their signature aria. It's a unique opportunity to get to know these rising stars of opera as they share their artistry with an appreciative audience. The Apprentice Spotlight Concert is a celebration of the future of opera, offering a glimpse into the passion and dedication of its performers. This event is free and open to the public, making it a perfect outing for opera aficionados and newcomers alike. Don't miss this opportunity to support and enjoy the talents of tomorrow's opera stars. Mark your calendar and join us for a memorable night of music and discovery.

Join the Ames Chapter of the DMMO Guild for a fascinating event with ISU faculty and composer Jodi Goble entitled "Composing for Voice." The program will be held in the Grand Room at Northcrest Community (2300 Northcrest Parkway, Ames) at 6:30pm on Tuesday, December 10.

Join the Ames Chapter of the DMMO Guild for an evening with DMMO's Orchestra Personnel and Operations Manager, Mark Dorr! The program will be held in the Grand Room at Northcrest Community (2300 Northcrest Parkway, Ames) at 6:30pm on Tuesday, January 14.

Join the Ames Chapter of the DMMO Guild for a fascinating preview of Richard Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, presented by director Joshua Borths! The program will be held in the Grand Room at Northcrest Community (2300 Northcrest Parkway, Ames) at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 11.

Sample the night away! Started in 1985, the Wine, Food & Beer Showcase is one of the oldest food and beverage events in the area and has become a yearly favorite for foodies, wine lovers and beer enthusiasts alike! Featuring 30-40 of the finest restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and distilleries in the area, the Wine, Food & Beer Showcase has become the premier event of its kind in Des Moines and has become Des Moines Metro Opera’s signature fundraiser. All proceeds raised throughout the evening support Des Moines Metro Opera’s award-winning education and community engagement programs.

Join the Ames Chapter of the DMMO Guild for an evening of musical selections from the Drake University Opera Studio! The program will be held in the Grand Room at Northcrest Community (2300 Northcrest Parkway, Ames) at 6:30pm on Tuesday, March 11.

Join the Ames Chapter of the DMMO Guild for a fascinating preview of Leos Janacek's The Cunning Little Vixen, presented by director of artistic administration, Allen Perriello! The program will be held in the Grand Room at Northcrest Community (2300 Northcrest Parkway, Ames) at 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 8.

From its stormy overture to climactic finale, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman lures you into its mysterious depths. The Dutchman, a ghostly sailor, is condemned to wander the waves for eternity. But every seventh year he disembarks to find a bride who can break his curse. In a small Norwegian fishing village, he fatefully encounters Senta, a young woman who is obsessed with the Dutchman’s legend. Can the power of love break the curse? How much must we sacrifice to bring about salvation?

The tale of a quick-witted fox and her escape from confinement for a life in the forest is by turns joyful, witty, romantic and tragic. The Cunning Little Vixen follows the cycle of death and rebirth through the instinctive and immediate world of nature—animal and human, which Janáček loved so dearly. In this celebrated score, singers and orchestra embody the sounds of the forest, the feel of sunshine on your face and the thrill of a starlit sky.