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SUMMARY:Spring Membership Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Spring Membership Luncheon at a beautiful historic venue! Cast your vote for next year’s Officers and Directors\, then enjoy a wonderful performance by Central City Opera. Their program\, “A Song for Every Heart\,” features opera excerpts\, musical theater favorites\, and jazz standards — a little something for everyone. \nLunch includes: Spinach Strawberry Salad\, your choice of Chicken Piccata or Ratatouille (vegetarian)\, Twice Baked Potatoes\, Vegetable du Jour\, and Berry Cobbler — with coffee service included. Drinks will be available for purchase. \nAnd don’t miss the drawing! One lucky member wins two tickets for the Opera Bus to Central City to see The Ballad of Baby Doe\, sponsored by our partners at KCME. Must be a PPOL member and present to win. \nTickets: $55 members | $65 nonmembers \nDeadline for registration and payment is Friday\, May 1st.
URL:https://events.krdo.com/event/spring-membership-luncheon/
LOCATION:El Paso Club\, 30 E Platte Ave\, Colorado Springs\, 80903
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Spring Fling Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of spring with an evening of music\, community and support for the vocal arts at the Pikes Peak Opera League Spring Fling Fundraiser on Wednesday\, April 8 from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at The Pinery at the Hill in downtown Colorado Springs. \nThis lively annual event brings together arts supporters for an intimate performance featuring soprano Kate Johnson\, baritone Chad Reagan\, and collaborating pianist Christy Vest. Together\, these accomplished musicians will present a program of beloved vocal works in a warm and welcoming setting. \nGuests will enjoy a delicious appetizer buffet\, the chance to connect with fellow music lovers\, and a memorable evening celebrating the power of live performance. Beverages will be available for purchase. \nProceeds from the Spring Fling Fundraiser will benefit PPOL’s Scholarship Fund. \nTickets are $75 for PPOL members and $85 for nonmembers and may be purchased online. Space is limited\, and early reservations are encouraged. Registration closes and all ticket payments must be collected by April 3rd. \nThe event is generously sponsored by The Disque Family Foundation\, Doug and Dianne Herzberg\, Sally Sharpe\, Nicole de Naray\, Sue Anselmi\, and Mary Koepp. \nAbout the Pikes Peak Opera League – Pikes Peak Opera League’s mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of opera\, musical theatre and vocal arts\, to encourage and support aspiring and professional opera and musical theatre artists\, and to support Opera Theatre of the Rockies and other regional opera\, classical and vocal arts organizations.
URL:https://events.krdo.com/event/spring-fling-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Pinery at the Hill\, 775 W Bijou St\, Colorado Springs\, 80905
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraisers and Galas,Music
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SUMMARY:Holiday Luncheon PPOL
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with the Pikes Peak Opera League at the annual Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025\, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will gather at the historic Cheyenne Mountain Country Club\, 9 Lake Ave in Colorado Springs\, for an afternoon of warm company\, seasonal spirit\, and a thoughtfully prepared menu. \nMenu\n– Salad: Poached pear with goat cheese\, candied walnuts\, dried cranberries\, and maple sherry dressing\n– Entrée: Chicken pot pie in puff pastry\n– Vegetarian option: Penne pasta with garlic cream\, assorted vegetables\, and parmesan\n– Dessert: Citrus panna cotta with mixed berries and almond tuile \nYour ticket includes the full service luncheon and a program featuring artists from Opera Colorado including soprano Hallie Schmidt and tenor Daniel Miller\, accompanied by collaborating pianist John Morefield. \nWe invite you to share a festive afternoon with fellow opera supporters as we reflect on the year and look ahead to what is to come for opera in the Pikes Peak region. \nRegistration deadline: November 28\nMailed checks must arrive by that date.\nGet tickets here: https://www.pikespeakoperaleague.org/…/annual-holiday… \nVenue hosted by Dr. Darryl and Terry Thatcher\nSponsored by Annabel Widney and Lynne Lange\nDr. Susan Rae Jensen & Mr. Tom A. Trainer \nAbout the Artists \nTenor Daniel Miller\, a native of Arvada\, is delighted to return to Opera Colorado’s Artists in Residence for the 2025–26 Season. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University. This season\, he appears on the Ellie Caulkins mainstage in La traviata (Gastone) and tours with Opera Colorado as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet and Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance. In 2025\, he was an Apprentice Artist with Central City Opera’s Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists\, covering Count Almaviva in The Barber of Seville. His previous credits span opera and musical theater\, including Jean Valjean in Les Misérables\, Tamino in The Magic Flute\, the Mayor in Albert Herring\, and Laurie in Little Women. \nAmerican soprano Hallie Schmidt will begin the 25/26 season at Pacific Northwest Opera for both productions of Rinaldo and Ariadne auf Naxos. This past season\, Hallie was an Artist in Residence with Opera Colorado\, where she covered Marie in The Daughter of the Regiment\, and performed the role in the student matinee. Additionally she sang Inez in their concert production of Il Trovatore\, and covered Musetta in La Boheme. This past summer she was also an Apprentice Artist with Des Moines Metro Opera. Previous credits with PNO include Blonde in Die Entfürung aus dem Serail\, Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro\, and Sophie in Der Rosenkavalier. Other recent credits include Frasquita in Carmen (Tacoma Opera)\, Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos\, and The Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute (filmed production) with Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Hallie has received awards from the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition\, Lotte Lenya Competition\, the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival\, and was the 2023 winner of the Seattle Opera Guild Singer Development Awards. This season\, Hallie was also awarded second place at the Denver Lyric Opera Guild Competition. She is also a Co-Founder of Olympia Opera Theatre. \nJohn Morefield (a student of the renowned pianist and pedagogue Martin Katz)\, has been in the business of musical collaboration since childhood\, playing lead guitar\, bass and piano in rock bands\, jazz groups and pit orchestras. Before earning his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Northern Illinois University in 2018\, he studied voice\, composition\, jazz piano and choral conducting. His original composition for piano trio won first prize in the Northern Illinois University Chamber Music Competition\, and his playing has been featured on radio stations including WNIJ and Iowa Public Radio. \nJohn completed his doctoral studies in Collaborative Piano at the University of Michigan in May 2025\, where his dissertation recitals featured Schubert’s Winterreiseand Amy Beach’s Violin Sonata. While working on his degree\, he developed a deep passion for opera and served as coach and pianist for numerous productions including Elizabeth Cree\, The Turn of the Screw\, Gianni Schicchi and Cendrillon. John was awarded the inaugural Collaborative Pianist Prize in the George Shirley Vocal Competition\, and his recent projects include multiple world premiere performances\, a lecture performance of Magnus Lindberg’s Violin Concerto No. 2\, and Brahms’ Liebeslieder-Walzer with Martin Katz and members of the University of Michigan voice faculty. \nBesides his fondness for reading\, birdwatching and plane-spotting\, John loves to join his wife in conspiring to dress their pets in silly costumes\, perfecting their at-home barista skills\, and miniature golfing. \n  \nAbout the Pikes Peak Opera League \nPikes Peak Opera League’s mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of opera\, musical theatre and vocal arts\, to encourage and support aspiring and professional opera and musical theatre artists\, and to support Opera Theatre of the Rockies and other regional opera\, classical and vocal arts organizations.
URL:https://events.krdo.com/event/holiday-luncheon-ppol/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Mountain Country Club\, 9 Lake Av\, Colorado Springs\, 80906
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SUMMARY:Fall Career Advancement Award featuring Eric McConnell
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the artistry of bass-baritone Eric McConnell\, joined by acclaimed pianist Daniel Brink\, in this year’s Fall Career Advancement Award Concert. This special afternoon performance showcases extraordinary talent and the promise of an exciting musical career ahead. Free for PPOL members; guests and nonmembers $10 in advance. \n  \nAbout Eric McConnell: \nDenver native Eric J. McConnell is quickly garnering acclaim in the American opera and musical theatre communities for his distinctive dramatic voice and theatrical\, performative style. Highlights of his 2025–2026 season include a company debut with Painted Sky Opera in his second outing as the Sodbuster in Missy Mazzoli’s haunting American masterpiece Proving Up and a return to the razor’s edge as the title role of Sweeney Todd in a semi-staged production with the Colorado Springs Chorale. He will round out the holiday season with another reprise\, this time as Bob Wallace in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas with Green Glass Productions at the Butte Theatre in Cripple Creek. He then dives back into the world of 21st-century American opera—and Victorian serial killers—as John Cree in Elizabeth Cree for Opera Today’s inaugural season. \n  \nPrevious seasons have seen professional debuts with Opera Saratoga as the D’Ysquith Family in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder; Sarasota Opera as Leporello in Don Giovanni\, Shreveport Opera as Don Alfonso in Così fan tutte; Virginia Opera as Sam in Trouble in Tahiti\, Donner in Das Rheingold\, Bartolo in Le nozze di Figaro\, and Colline in La bohème; Opera Fort Collins as Olin Blitch in Susannah and Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro; Opera San Luis Obispo as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast; Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre as Betto in Gianni Schicchi/Buoso’s Ghost and Orin Scrivello\, DDS in Little Shop of Horrors; Union Avenue Opera as Carl-Magnus in A Little Night Music\, Father in Ragtime\, and the Wolf in Into the Woods; the Greenhouse Cabaret as the title character in Sweeney Todd; Opera Colorado as Figaro/Antonio in The Marriage of Figaro\, Bartolo in The Barber of Seville\, and Dr. Grenvil in La traviata; Vegas City Opera as the Vicomte de Valmont in The Dangerous Liaisons; Central City Opera as Ceprano in Rigoletto\, William Jennings Bryan in The Ballad of Baby Doe\, and Antonio in The Marriage of Figaro; the Aspen Music Festival as the Sodbuster in Proving Up; Breckenridge Backstage Theatre as Inspector Kemp/The Monster in Young Frankenstein; the Albany Symphony Orchestra as Elisha Fitzgibbon in Roscoe; the Missouri Symphony/Landlocked Opera as Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro; Bel Cantanti Opera as Escamillo in Carmen; and the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre as Bob Wallace in White Christmas. \nMcConnell is a two-time regional finalist of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and has placed several times in the Denver Lyric Opera Guild’s annual competition. He holds a master’s degree from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami. McConnell is an Eagle Scout\, a black belt in Tae Kwon Do\, and a zealous collector of rubber ducks. He is also a writer of dystopian fiction—his debut novel\, Mall\, and its sequels\, Park and Ship\, are available at all major online book retailers. He will be accompanied in November by Daniel Brink. \n  \nSponsors of Fall Career Advancement Award: Robyn Hamilton and Grant Langdon. Additional sponsors for this program: Nicole de Naray\, Joseph Finkbeiner IMO Dawn Eiber-Thurmond\, Victoria Hansen\, Lynne Lange\, Gwynethe Miller\, Patricia and Lonny Randle. \n$0 – $10 \n(719) 481-0426 \nEmail:  president@pikespeakoperaleague.org  \nAbout the Pikes Peak Opera League \nPikes Peak Opera League’s mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of opera\, musical theatre and vocal arts\, to encourage and support aspiring and professional opera and musical theatre artists\, and to support Opera Theatre of the Rockies and other regional opera\, classical and vocal arts organizations.
URL:https://events.krdo.com/event/fall-career-advancement-award-featuring-eric-mcconnell/
LOCATION:Broadmoor Community Church
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SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Luncheon Pikes Peak Opera League
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with the Pikes Peak Opera League’s Annual Holiday Luncheon\, a beloved tradition held at the elegant\, historic Cheyenne Mountain Country Club. This year’s luncheon will feature dazzling performances by Opera Colorado artists: \n\nKerby Baier\, soprano\nDante Mireles\, baritone\nOleg Bellini\, pianist\n\nIndulge in the spirit of the holidays with seasonal music\, gourmet cuisine\, and festive décor. The afternoon offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends\, make new connections\, and enjoy holiday delights with these talented performers. \nProceeds from the luncheon support our mission to cultivate and celebrate the vocal arts throughout the Pikes Peak region. \n  \nHoliday Luncheon Menu Options Roasted Pork Tenderloin w/honey mustard au jus\, whipped potatoes\, green beans and carrots \nOR \n(Veg. option) Cauliflower Tikka Masala\, creamy Indian curry sauce with basmati rice \n  \nWhat’s included in this ticketed event? \n\nGourmet Lunch\nWine available for purchase\nProgram provided by Opera Colorado\n\n  \nVenue hosted by: Dr. Darryl and Terry Thatcher \nAbout the Pikes Peak Opera League \nPikes Peak Opera League’s mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of opera\, musical theatre and vocal arts\, to encourage and support aspiring and professional opera and musical theatre artists\, and to support Opera Theatre of the Rockies and other regional opera\, classical and vocal arts organizations.
URL:https://events.krdo.com/event/annual-holiday-luncheon-pikes-peak-opera-league/
LOCATION:Cheyenne Mountain Country Club\, 9 Lake Av\, Colorado Springs\, 80906
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SUMMARY:Fall Fest - The Old Maid & The Thief
DESCRIPTION:Indulge in an evening of elegance and charm at Fall Fest\, our annual fundraiser showcasing the timeless classic\, ‘The Old Maid and the Thief\,’ presented by Bel Canto Legacy featuring Malcolm Ulbrick as the thief. Immerse yourself in the captivating tale of love and intrigue\, while supporting our mission to enrich the cultural landscape of our community. With performances by Emily Anderson\, Connie Heidenreich\, Moses Swedberg\, Priscilla Viteri. \nWhat’s included in this fundraising/ticketed event? \n\nCatered dinner provided\nWine available for purchase\n\nProgram Sponsors:  \nDr. Susan Rae Jensen & Tom Trainer \nPurple Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley \nWine provided by Sovereignty Wines and Elizabeth Leslie \nTickets $65 – $75 \nAbout the Pikes Peak Opera League \nPikes Peak Opera League’s mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of opera\, musical theatre and vocal arts\, to encourage and support aspiring and professional opera and musical theatre artists\, and to support Opera Theatre of the Rockies and other regional opera\, classical and vocal arts organizations.
URL:https://events.krdo.com/event/fall-fest-the-old-maid-the-thief/
LOCATION:St Paul Catholic Church\, 9 El Pomar Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80906
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SUMMARY:Opening Night Mini Gala for Kids First Family Opera
DESCRIPTION:Experience a magical evening at our Opening Night Mini Gala for Kids First Family Opera\, where young hearts will be captivated by the enchanting world of opera. Delight in the joyous melodies and vibrant performances\, creating unforgettable memories for families to cherish. \nWhat’s included? \n·  Monthly Program (no cost to members); $10 non-members \n·  Finger foods provided \n·  Beverages available for purchase \nSponsored by: Millibo Art Theatre \nNOTE: Both members and non-members alike\, please click the “Buy Tickets” button. Members have the option to choose your free ticket.
URL:https://events.krdo.com/event/opening-night-mini-gala-for-kids-first-family-opera-2/
LOCATION:Millibo Art Theatre\, 1626 S Tejon St\, Colorado Springs\, 80905
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SUMMARY:Opening Night Mini Gala for Kids First Family Opera
DESCRIPTION:Experience a magical evening at our Opening Night Mini Gala for Kids First Family Opera\, where young hearts will be captivated by the enchanting world of opera. Delight in the joyous melodies and vibrant performances\, creating unforgettable memories for families to cherish. \nWhat’s included? \n·  Monthly Program (no cost to members); $10 non-members \n·  Finger foods provided \n·  Beverages available for purchase \nSponsored by: Millibo Art Theatre \nNOTE: Both members and non-members alike\, please click the “Buy Tickets” button. Members have the option to choose your free ticket.
URL:https://events.krdo.com/event/opening-night-mini-gala-for-kids-first-family-opera/
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SUMMARY:Pikes Peak Opera League Winter Wonder Fest
DESCRIPTION:“Can’t Help Lovin’ … Jerome Kern.” This concert will feature Marcia Ragonetti (mezzo soprano)\, Travis Yamamoto (piano)\, and Steven Taylor (baritone). A tuneful exploration of a very special chapter in The Great American Songbook\, Marcia and Steve take on the legendary composer Jerome Kern\, once hailed by a joint Congressional resolution as\, “the father of American musical theatre.”  Expect to be intrigued by historical insights while being serenaded with a musical feast of iconic songs including highlights from the celebrated musical Showboat.  This showcase of “life upon the wicked stage” could not be more heavenly and will leave you humming all the way home. \nThere will be an elegant appetizer buffet and cash bar. All proceeds will go to our PPOL scholarship and Career award funds. \nProgram Sponsors: Tiemens Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors\, Dr. Susan Rae Jensen and Tom Trainer\, and Nicole de Naray. \nMarcia Ragonetti Bio: \nA veteran of opera\, concert and musical theater stages as well as intimate cabaret spaces\, Marcia Ragonetti has earned acclaim for her stellar singing and acting and was hailed by one critic as\, “a perfectly splendid mezzo.” She has been associated with Opera Colorado since its inception in 1982\, having performed more than 24 leading and featured roles including singing at the gala inauguration of “The Ellie” in 2005\, followed by its acclaimed production of “Carmen” with Denyce Graves. She has also appeared frequently with\, to name a few\, Central City Opera\, Colorado Symphony Orchestra (22 times in wide-ranging repertoire)\, Opera Fort Collins\, Opera Theatre of the Rockies (both as a director and an artist) summer festivals in Vail\, Crested Butte\, Chapel Hill\, NC and Chihuahua – Boulder. Marcia is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Cornell University where she received a B.A. and M.A. in psycholinguistics and English literature. \nSteven Taylor Bio: \nRecently named as Best Performer in a Musical for 2021 by Broadway World for the Denver Region for his role as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof with Ovation West\, Steven is an active performer in concert\, onstage and as a voice actor\, Steven currently performs as the Apostle Luke with Blue Gospel Scripts’ monthly presentations at the Soiled Dove Underground. His versatile singing career ranges from opera and oratorio\, to musical theatre\, gospel and jazz. Steven has been a featured soloist three times in Carnegie Hall\, has appeared onstage with Opera Colorado\, Central City Opera\, Opera Ft. Collins\, Opera Theatre of the Rockies\, Boulder’s Dinner Theatre\, and Ovation West; and in concert with major symphonies and choral organizations throughout the west including the Colorado Ballet and the Denver Brass. \nAs a member of LEGACY Quartet\, Steven has performed concert tours in Canada\, Cuba\, Australia\, and South Korea. Often sought after as a teaching artist and narrator\, Steven serves as Dean of the School of Music at Colorado Christian University. \n  \nYour chance to see Marcia Ragonetti (mezzo soprano)\, Travis Yamamoto (piano)\, and Steven Taylor (baritone) for this annual fundraiser.
URL:https://events.krdo.com/event/pikes-peak-opera-league-winter-wonder-fest/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Black History in Song
DESCRIPTION:Program with a mini-­concert from our Conservatory scholarship winners and a special appearance of Deborah Anderson\, soprano\, in concert. There will be a reception with dessert bites and decaf coffee. \nProgram Sponsors: Nicole de Naray and Nancy & Toby Anderson \nDeborah Anderson is a native of Colorado who has spent the majority of her life performing on stage. As a second-year Graduate vocal performance student at the Lamont School of Music\, Deborah performed the lead role of Pamina in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte. Most recently\, she made her professional chorus debut in Opera Colorado’s production of Carmen and CD recording of Gerald Cohen’s Steal A Pencil For Me as chorus role. Since taking a leave from her graduate studies in 2021\, Ms. Anderson has been seen on stage with The Eagles on their “Hotel California” Tour in addition to singing with the Evan’s Choir for United Way Fundraiser featuring keynote speaker Renée Elise Goldsberry. \nDeborah also had the opportunity to sing in the Colorado Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker with the Evan’s Choir. She was recently selected to sing the National Anthem for Colorado Remembers 9/11: Commemoration & National Security Forum hosted by the Governor of Colorado. As an undergraduate at Nyack College\, Deborah performed at Lincoln Center\, Steinway Hall\, and she starred in the role of Dorothy in an off-Broadway production of The Wiz at the American Theatre of Actors. Deborah also toured throughout Asia as a vocalist with the Nyack College Chamber Choir. When she is not on stage\, Ms. Anderson substitutes for elementary school teachers and enjoys interacting with the students gaining invaluable life lessons applied both on and off stage. \n 
URL:https://events.krdo.com/event/celebrating-black-history-in-song/
LOCATION:Colorado Springs Conservatory\, 415 S. Sahwatch St\, Colorado Springs\, 80903
CATEGORIES:Music
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