YP Night on the Town: La Boheme
Name:
YP Night on the Town: La Boheme
Date:
June 25, 2019
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
Come join YPC and the Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO), Simpson College Alumni Office, and Indianola Young Profesionals on Tuesday, June 25 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at the Blank Performing Arts Center in Indianola on the campus of Simpson College. Attendees get to enjoy a night of complimentary appetizers and drinks, and networking with young professionals across many facets of the Des Moines Metro while enjoying a free preview of the nationally recognized DMMO's production of Puccini's opera La boheme.
Opera
If you feel unsure about attending an opera, don't worry! The DMMO will bring you up to speed before the performance with a preview presentation of the opera and what you might expect. Puccini's La boheme is a classic Italian opera for a reason and is one of the most frequently performed operas worldwide. This "greatest love story ever sung" tells the story of "the bohemian revolution in the heart of Paris as a group of struggling artists strives to create beautiful art, find love and ultimately live life to the fullest." The movie and musical Rent are loose interpretations of Puccini's La boheme.
Transportation
If you are worried about the drive down to Indianola, don't worry about that either. We got you covered! Our community partners have graciously covered transportation down to Indianola and back to Southridge Mall. The bus will go to Simpson's campus at 6:30 pm. Coming back, there will be two buses. One at 8:45 pm and one at 10:15 pm, depending on if you want to stay to watch the entire opera, or if you would like to leave at intermission. To reserve your seat on the shuttle, you must register above by clicking the red button above.
About the Des Moines Metro Opera
Des Moines Metro Opera is a nationally recognized, progressive opera company that has taken its place among America's leading opera festivals. Founded in 1973, it is Iowa's largest performing arts organization, annually producing over 100 performances in the metro area and around the state and region. Last year 94,000 people experienced Des Moines Metro Opera programming via mainstage performances, educational programs and statewide television and radio broadcasts. In 2017 the Chicago Tribute called DMMO one of "the oldest and most enterprising summer opera fests in the nation," and titled their review of the season, "World-class opera grows tall and proud in the Corn Belt." More information about Des Moines Metro Opera is available at www.desmoinesmetroopera.org. Follow Des Moines Metro Opera on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube!
About YP Night on the Town events
YP Night on the Town events take our members out for a night of fun in the greater Des Moines area. These events highlight cultural and social events and entertainment that they might not otherwise know about and strive to give our members exclusive value that they might not otherwise receive.
