The Guilds
Des Moines Metro Opera is unique in many ways among local arts entities and regional opera companies. The company is particularly proud of its guild chapters that encompass a nearly 150-mile radius from our home offices. DMMO would not be able to generate the reach and scope of its activities without the tireless work from its four guild chapters in Ames, Des Moines, Indianola and Newton. Together, they make up a corps of volunteers that assist the DMMO office in many ways.
GUILD COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Julia Hagen
2022 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Dennis Hendrickson
Ames Chapter
Upcoming Events
April 11 at 6:30pm: Bluebeard's Castle Preview by DMMO's Elyse Morris
May 9 at 6:30pm: The Love for Three Oranges Preview by DMMO's Allen Perriello
All upcoming meetings will be held at in the Grand Room at Northcrest Community (2300 Northcrest Parkway, Ames).
Past Events
September 11 at 5pm: Guild Kick-Off Event
October 11 at 6:30pm: ISU Opera Studio performance
November 8 at 6:30pm: Carmen Preview by DMMO's Scott Arens
December 13 at 6:30pm: "The Making of an Opera" by DMMO's Bearclaw Hart
January 10 at 6:30pm: "Perspectives from an Audio/Video Engineer" by Eric Weber
February 14 at 6:30pm: "Wagner without Fear" by Chad Sonka, ISU Professor
March 14 at 6:30pm: Drake University Singers performance
Join the Ames Chapter
To join the Ames Chapter, please contact Membership Chair Jane Farrell-Beck at (515) 292-8302 or jfarrell@iastate.edu.
Des Moines Chapter
Upcoming Events
March 26 at 4pm: In-Home Concert Series #1
April 1 at 7pm: In-Home Concert Series #2
April 2 at 2pm: OPERA Iowa Spotlight Concert at Westminster Presbyterian
April 18 at 7pm: In-Home Concert Series #3
April 23 at 2pm: In-Home Concert Series #4
April 27 at 7pm: In-Home Concert Series #5
April 29 at 7pm: In-Home Concert Series #6
May 7 at 2pm: In-Home Concert Series #7
May 12 at 7pm: In-Home Concert Series #8
Past Events
September 15 at 6pm: Guild Kick-Off Event at Noce Jazz Club (1326 Walnut St, Des Moines)
October 18 at 6:30pm: Trivia Night with Nick Renkoski at Confluence Brewing Co. (1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines)
December 8 at 6:00pm: Holiday Party at the home of Joan Burke (942 56th St, Des Moines)
March 19 at 4pm: Leah Hawkins in Concert at Plymouth Church (4128 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines)
Join the Des Moines Chapter
To join the Des Moines Chapter, contact membership chair Dennis Hendrickson at dennis.p.hendrickson@gmail.com.
Indianola Chapter
Upcoming Events
April 16 at 2pm: OPERA Iowa Spotlight Concert at Trinity United Presbyterian Church
June 5 at 5:30pm: Apprentice Artist Welcome Dinner at the Annett Nature Center
June 15 and 16 at 10am: Picnic and Puccini Family Opera Adventure at the Blank Performing Arts Center
Past Events
September 18 at 4pm: Guild Kick-Off Event at historic home of Robert L. Larsen (713 Ashland Ave, Indianola)
October 20 at 6:30pm: Bluebeard's Castle Preview at the home of Betsy Freese
November 12 at 9:30am: Champagne Brunch and Bingo Benefit at the Indianola Country Club
January 10 at 6:30pm: The Love for Three Oranges Preview at The Village
February 5 at 5pm: OPERA Iowa Welcome Potluck
March 21 at 6:30pm: Carmen & Cocktails
Join the Indianola Chapter
To join the Indianola Chapter, please contact Membership Chair Chari Kruse at ckruse@dmmo.org or 515-961-6221.
Newton Chapter
Upcoming Events
March 26 at 3pm: OPERA Iowa Spotlight Concert
April 2 at 4pm: Carmen Preview by DMMO's Scott Arens
April 30 at 4pm: Preview of Bluebeard's Castle and The Love for Three Oranges
Past Events
October 2 at 4pm: Guild Kick-Off Event at the home of Jane Ann Cotton (1327 S 4th Ave W, Newton)
December 4 at 4pm: Guild Holiday Party at the home of Steve Farver and Eric Lindberg
Join the Newton Chapter
To join the Newton Chapter of the DMMO Guild, contact Membership Chair Kay Fisher at jkf.fisher@gmail.com or 641-792-2863.
