Akron Opera House

11/16/2024

You’ve seen Kelsey on the opera house stage in several children’s and community musical productions - take a minute to vote for her!

Broadway's Next on Stage - Kelsey Saathoff sings For Better of Worse

11/15/2024

Thank you to the Akron Lions Club 9NW (Iowa) for their $250 donation to the Akron Opera House building fund. We appreciate their support of the opera house and all of their work in our community!

11/15/2024

Have you stopped to see the new displays in the Akron Opera House street level windows? A huge thank you to Colleen Westergard Baker for her creativity and bringing the windows to life!

11/11/2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the opera house! Thank you to Johnson Juniors 4-H members and families for putting together 20+ Christmas trees this afternoon for the Festival of Trees. They also made ornaments for their tree.

There are still trees open for individuals, families, groups or businesses to decorate - just message this page if you are interested! We provide the tree, you just bring lights and decorations!

11/04/2024

Believe it or not - we are just ONE MONTH away from the 2024 Akron Hometown Christmas event! We're excited to host the 4th annual Festival of Trees event and Wreaths for a Reason silent auction again this year.

We have more than 20 trees available to decorate - can your family, organization or business help? We provide the tree, just bring lights and decorations, and you'll be able to take them down after December 7.

We are also accepting donations of wreaths, holiday decor and holiday-themed gift baskets for the silent auction fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit our building project fund.

To sign up for a tree, fill out the form below, message this page, or call/text 712-551-7918. THANK YOU!!!!
https://forms.gle/SCcqd1g8tNMeMoBHA

10/29/2024

A huge THANK YOU to the cast of Akron-Westfield’s production of Elf The Musical for moving dozens of Christmas trees and boxes of decorations out of storage to get ready for our annual Festival of Trees celebration. (Did we mention that storage is at the top of the balcony seating?!? That’s a lot of stairs!!) They also helped moved chairs so we will be ready for new window installation and stayed for pizza.

Make plans to watch these talented and hardworking students in their productions November 15-17 at A-W auditorium!!

10/27/2024

Such a fun night at the opera house! Thank you to everyone who came out to make the Prairie Winds Jazz big band and swing dance concert a success!! Special thanks to Midwest Swing Dance Co. for dance lessons. Can’t wait to see everyone again on February 1, 2025!

10/26/2024

It is a gorgeous fall day in Akron, perfect to make the drive for dinner and drinks in town, then dancing and music at the Akron Opera House!! See you at 6:30 for dance lessons and Prairie Winds Jazz takes the stage with big band favorites at 7:30! Admission only $10 for adults and $5 for students through college age.

10/23/2024

We're looking forward to kicking off our 55th season at the historic Akron Opera House on Saturday with the Prairie Winds Jazz Big Band & Swing Dance Concert! Come early for dinner, drinks or snacks in Akron! Check out hours and specials at La Hacienda Campestre Inc, Lazy Lanes, Chubs Country Store, The Constitution, Akron Golf Club

10/23/2024

Thank you so much to Peoples Bank for their donation to the Akron Opera House building restoration and renovation fund! We appreciate their support of programming over the years and now to help make sure the building is updated and available for generations to come!

Learn more about our building project and the 2024-25 season on our website: www.AkronOperaHouse.org

Peoples Bank in Akron has donated $10,000 to the Akron Opera House for their Restoration & Renovation Project, and the bank has also pledged another $10,000 over the next two years!

Pictured are (from left) Akron Peoples Bank President Mike Hohenstein, Akron Peoples Bank Lead CSR Betty Arreola, Peoples Bank CSR Services Officer Gina Terpstra, and Akron Opera House Board President Doug Olson.

Peoples Bank is proud to enrich the communities we serve!
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10/18/2024

Anyone looking for inspiration for their Festival of Trees tree or wreath?

All in-stock Christmas items 50% off while supplies last!🎅🎄

10/17/2024

Here's another before and after view of our plans for the building renovation. The street level entrance will open to a community gathering space with a ticket counter and box office, modern restroom and catering kitchen. Access to the second floor theater will be much easier with both a wider staircase and ELEVATOR!

We appreciate all the support we've received from individuals, businesses and organizations so far. To learn more about the project and donation options, visit our website: https://www.akronoperahouse.org/building-project. All donations to the building fund are currently being matched by a grant from The Gilchrist Foundation!

10/16/2024

Believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner! We're looking forward to hosting the 4th annual Festival of Trees during Akron's Hometown Christmas celebration. Everyone is invited to decorate a tree for the community to enjoy - we'll provide the tree, you just bring lights and decorations! We are also holding a Wreaths for a Reason silent auction fundraiser and appreciate donations of wreaths, holiday decor and holiday-themed gift baskets. All proceeds will benefit the opera house restoration and renovation fund.

Help us deck the halls at the historic opera house! Learn more and sign up here: https://forms.gle/j8HrHQjMqUqRJaM3A

Thank you to Rexwinkel Funeral Homes and Char Hodnefield for sponsoring the 2024 Festival of Trees event!!

10/16/2024

Just 10 days to go! The Prairie Winds Jazz musicians are returning to the historic Akron Opera House on Saturday, October 26, for a big band and swing dance concert! Don't miss the music and come early for dance lessons with Midwest Swing Dance Company! All tickets available at the door!

10/05/2024

Is it on your calendar? The sounds and steps of the big band era will return to the historic Akron Opera House on Saturday, October 26! Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear big band music performed by a 16 piece live band AND participate in swing dance lessons (included in admission). Learn more at www.akronoperahouse.org.

10/03/2024

Great news!! We’re making good progress in meeting the matching grant challenge from The Gilchrist Foundation! We have more than $32,000 received or committed toward our $100,000 goal.

Help us reach the goal by the end of the year!! Donations can be made by check to PO Box 223, Akron IA, or visit our website at https://www.akronoperahouse.org/support-the-opera-house to donate with credit or debit card. Every dollar counts and is doubled by the grant. Thank you so much!