BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pella Opera House - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pella Opera House REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20251017T192440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T205111Z UID:10000184-1772910000-1772917200@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Sidewalk Prophets DESCRIPTION:With a career spanning 5 major label studio releases—These Simple Truths (2009)\, Live Like That (2012)\, Something Different (2015)\, The Things That Got Us Here (2020)\, Looking Up (2025) plus 2013’s celebrated holiday offering\, Merry Christmas To You—and multiple hits\, including Gold-certified “The Words I Would Say\,” “You Love Me Anyway” and “Live Like That\,” among others\, Sidewalk Prophets remains a mainstay at Christian radio. The Dove Award-winning band has amassed more than 240 million career on-demand streams and sold more than 923\,000 in equivalent album sales and 1.88 million digital tracks. In addition\, the group has garnered five No. 1 songs\, nine Top 5 radio singles and more than 82.4 million views on YouTube.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to Sidewalk Prophets are $35-$50 per ticket. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/sidewalk-prophets/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sidewalk-Prophets-Acoustic-Band-Image-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20250718T171354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T171359Z UID:10000170-1771700400-1771707600@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pella Corporation Presents Not Quite Brothers DESCRIPTION:Not Quite Brothers is Central Iowa’s fastest growing cover band. Formed in 2018\, the band quickly became known for their huge sound\, eclectic setlist and ability to enhance any party. Fans of all ages agree… “it feels like I am watching the band they are covering in their heyday” and “It’s so cool to see a younger generation playing my favorite songs on stage!” \nSam Johnson (vocals) and Isaac Johnson (guitar) are twins and although Cooper Corcoran (guitar)\, Ben Schmelzer (drums) and Blake Marsh (bass) are of no relation to each other\, these five fellas are as tight as brothers… but not quite. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to Not Quite Brothers are $35-$50. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pella-corporation-presents-not-quite-brothers/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-Promo-Photo-Not-Quite-Bros-CROP-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20260112T184519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T184524Z UID:10000188-1770404400-1770460200@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Missoula Children's Theatre presents The Jungle Book DESCRIPTION:Ever been abandoned in the jungle\, adopted by wolves\, taught by a bear\, befriended by a panther and chased by a tiger? In the Missoula Children’s Theatre musical adaptation of THE JUNGLE BOOK\, Mowgli the man-cub has all these adventures and more. Join him as he escapes from the Bander-log\, outwits a tiger\, enlists the help of a rock-python\, explores what it means to be human and learns a lesson from the brave mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. Original music and rollicking humor give new life to the classic tale by Rudyard Kipling. \nShows on Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 10:30 am. When you click to buy tickets\, the Saturday show is available. \n \n \n \n \n \n Y.ES! (Youth Entertainment Series!)These shows are designed to be entertaining and educational for the youth in our region. Shows are open to the public as well as to students in area schools and home-schooled students. Sponsored by Vermeer Corporation\, tickets are discounted to $20 or $15 adults and $12 or $8 for students up to 18 years old. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/missoula-childrens-theatre-presents-the-jungle-book/2026-02-06/2/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JUN-FULL-LOGO-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20260105T195847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165712Z UID:10000186-1769886000-1769893200@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pella Corporation Presents Emily Raff DESCRIPTION:Emily Raff is making a lasting impression on thousands of music fans across the Midwest. Over the last year\, she expanded her reach into Nashville and west – and her songwriting bears the evidence. Recent releases “Watch Over You” and “Empty Bottles\, Broken Glass” are testaments to Emily’s determination to claim her space as a songwriter. Armed with a guitar and powerful vocals\, Emily covers great songs from Lainey Wilson\, Miranda Lambert\, Megan Moroney and more! Join us for a night with this up-and-coming country singer! \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to the Emily Raff are $35-$50. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pella-corporation-presents-emily-raff/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Emily-Raff-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20250721T175713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T175718Z UID:10000176-1766084400-1766091600@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Jake and Mikayla: Rock This Christmas! DESCRIPTION:Musical duo Jake & Mikayla will be presenting a Rockin’ Christmas Show in the Pella Opera House’s Historic Theatre.  You’ll hear all of your favorite Rock N’ Roll Christmas hits from artists like: Elvis Presley\, Brian Setzer\, Chuck Berry\, Brenda Lee and more! \n \n \n \n \n \n All seats are $25. With our intimate theatre space\, there’s not a bad seat in the house! \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/jake-and-mikayla-rock-this-christmas/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/jake-hoult-01.final_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20250718T155605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T204719Z UID:10000165-1765566000-1765573200@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pella Corporation Presents Jordan Smith: Christmas DESCRIPTION:Jordan Smith returns to the Pella Opera House with his Christmas show! Jordan first showed the world his musical gift in 2015 when he became the “Best-selling artist in the history of The Voice” and the winner of Season 9. \nNot only did Jordan cement himself as The Voice’s biggest seller\, moving 1.5 million singles in 6 months\, but he launched 8 songs to the Top 10 of iTunes— the first artist from any season to hit the iTunes Top 10 every single week of the Live Rounds. He also became “one of two The Voice artists to notch three #1s during the show’s season.” Meanwhile\, he’s “the first act to own both the #1 and #2 titles concurrently on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs Chart.” The singer and performer will perform hits from his Christmas album\, ‘Tis the Season! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n For this premium show\, box seats are $75; Premium seats are $60 and balcony and main floor behind premium are $50 each. All seats are excellent in our intimate theatre space!  \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to bring this outstanding show back to our Historic Theatre. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pella-corporation-presents-jordan-smith-christmas-3/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Jordan-Smith-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20250718T170039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T170921Z UID:10000169-1764511200-1764518400@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Traditions of Christmas at the Opera House DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holiday season with an annual favorite – a performance on the Barton Theatre Organ with Kent Jager. Kent will be joined by a variety of talented vocalists and instrumentalists. Plus the audience will enjoy singing along to many Yuletide favorites.  \n \n \n \n \n \n All seats are $25. With our intimate theatre space\, there’s not a bad seat in the house! \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/traditions-of-christmas-at-the-opera-house-2/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Barton-Theatre-Organ-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20250718T160514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T165152Z UID:10000167-1759604400-1759611600@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Nashville North: Songs and Stories DESCRIPTION:Join us as two hit songwriters including David Lee and Anthony Smith bring great music and fabulous stories to the theatre. \nDavid Lee and co-writer Tony Lane landed their first cut together “This Old Heart” on Terri Clark’s “How I Feel”\, shortly after he penned John Michael Montgomery’s title cut “This One’s Gonna Leave a Mark”. His first Top 10 came with Leann Womack’s “Now You See Me Now you Don’t”\, followed by Brad Martin’s “Before I Knew Better” in 2002. \nIn 2003 David signed with BMG Music Publishing and co-wrote his first #1 song “19 Somethin” for Mark Wills\, in 2004 “Letters From Home” for John Michael Montgomery\, followed by “Lucky Man” performed by Montgomery Gentry. In 2008 Tim McGraw and Faith Hill sung Lee’s riveting love song “I Need You” for which Lee received a Song of the Year Grammy nomination. \nSongs written by Anthony Smith are woven into the fabric of country music. His songs have shaped the careers for some of the most iconic country music artists like George Strait\, Tim McGraw\, Blake Shelton\, Chris Stapleton\, Eric Church\, Montgomery Gentry and others. \nAnthony has the uncanny and rare talent of writing songs in ways that have never been written before\, that generates visuals and impacts emotions for listeners. With memorable song titles like “Cowboy’s Like Us”\, “Who Invented The Wheel”\, “Half a Man”\, “Run”\, “I’m Tryin’”\, “Up To The Depths”\, “Infinity” and more\, you know Anthony’s songs are interesting and capture the imagination of the listener. \nTickets are also available for “One More Round” after the show in the Great Hall. 70 lucky concert goers can purchase a $10 ticket to hear another round of songs and stories! \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to Nashville North are $35-$50. Join us for “One More Round” after the show for only $10 per person! \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/nashville-north-songs-and-stories/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Nashville_north_website_version.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20250718T160106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T160113Z UID:10000166-1758394800-1758402000@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pella Corporation Presents Electric Avenue Band DESCRIPTION:A musical journey spanning both sides of 1985\, Electric Avenue delivers the full concert experience where your favorite New Wave and 80’s music hits come to life. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to Electric Avenue Band are $35-$50. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pella-corporation-presents-electric-avenue-band/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ELECTRIC-AVENUE-2022-LOW-RES.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20250204T191814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T191822Z UID:10000152-1746289800-1746293400@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:TULIP TIME: PHS Choral Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join us for outstanding performances from members of the Pella High School Choirs. Under the direction of Samantha Robilliard\, award-winning PHS choirs have entertained audiences at numerous competitions and events.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets for the PHS Choral Showcase are $15 per person. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/tulip-time-phs-choral-showcase/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Choir-photo-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20240815T134827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T134856Z UID:10000137-1746117000-1746203400@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:TULIP TIME: Brad & Kate DESCRIPTION:“Brad & Kate” is a pop-folk group led by husband and wife duo\, Kate Myers and Brad Myers. This charming performance is full of hits spanning the decades\, as well as original music from these up and coming singer-songwriters. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets for Brad and Kate are $25 per person. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/tulip-time-brad-kate/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BRAD-AND-KATE-HIGH-RES-24-Horizon-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20240718T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T210317Z UID:10000141-1745694000-1745701200@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pella Corporation Presents Sister Sadie DESCRIPTION:Nashville Grammy-Nominated Bluegrass Band\nRescheduled for April 26!! Good luck at the Grammy’s\, Sister Sadie!! \nSister Sadie is a wildfire: raging hot bluegrass combined with breathtaking instrumental drive and awe-inspiring vocals. Comprised of original members Deanie Richardson (fiddle)\, Gena Britt (banjo & vocals) and newcomers Jaelee Roberts (guitar & vocals)\, Dani Flowers (guitar & vocals)\, and Maddie Dalton (acoustic bass & vocals)\, Sister Sadie has combined the varied talents of each of the individual women in the lineup to create something that is far more than the sum of its parts. It is a sound uniquely their own. Yes\, it’s undeniably classic\, hard-driving bluegrass\, but it’s much more than just that. Rooted in forceful and tight vocal harmonies\, this isn’t your granddaddy’s Appalachian high lonesome sound. This is something far more powerful than that—it’s the sound of the mountains themselves. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to Sister Sadie are $35-$50.  \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pella-corporation-presents-sister-sadie/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sister-Sadie-promo-image-1-jpg-CROP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20240718T195530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T204605Z UID:10000138-1744484400-1744491600@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pella Corporation Presents Pork Tornadoes DESCRIPTION:Don’t be fooled by the strange band name. The Pork Tornadoes are one of the most well-known and loved cover bands of the Midwest. They are known for putting a unique spin on all of your favorite songs\, spanning 5 decades and 4 different genres. Led by singer Mason Greve\, who was a finalist on The Voice in 2014\, The Pork Tornadoes will blow you away with an electric mix of covers ranging from Taylor Swift\, Katy Perry\, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce\, all the way to Lizzo\, Morgan Wallen\, NSYNC and Phil Collins. Their debut EP peaked on the Apple iTunes Pop charts at #20 and has been streamed over 1.3 million times. They recently achieved viral success with the 5th-most viewed cover of ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ on Youtube and an impromptu performance of ‘In The Air Tonight’ with a drum line that was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. Performing music that people of all ages and musical backgrounds can enjoy\, crowds of fun-loving music fans continue to attend every Pork Tornadoes concert that they can. With over 18 million views on their videos and more than 100\,000 social media fans worldwide\, it’s time for you to buy that ticket so you can see what the fuss is all about! \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to the Pork Tornadoes are $35-$50. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pella-corporation-presents-pork-tornadoes-4/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pork-tornadoes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20240718T202232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T202607Z UID:10000146-1743274800-1743282000@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pella Corporation Presents ABBA Revisited DESCRIPTION:ABBA Revisited is North America’s #1 tribute to ABBA and it’s members have been dazzling audiences across the globe since the year 2001. ABBA REVISITED recreates the magic of ABBA with authentic costumes\, spectacular harmonies and note-perfect musicianship taking their audience on a musical journey back in time. From Vegas to Bermuda\, Mexico to Dubai\, and Guatamala\, ABBA Revisited recreated the show stopping look and sound that ABBA fans around the world can’t deny! This show is a MUST SEE!!! \n \n \n \n \n \n For this premium show\, box seats are $75; Premium seats arre $60 and balcony and main floor behind premium are $50 each. All seats are excellent in our intimate theatre space! \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pella-corporation-presents-abba-revisited/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ABBA-Revisited-image-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20240718T200502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T200510Z UID:10000140-1741460400-1741467600@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:THE SOUND: Christian Trio DESCRIPTION:The Sound is a Dove Award-winning band comprised of Levi\, Jacob\, and Rob Mills. Their distinct\, country-pop inspired music has captured the attention and affection of fans around the world. They’ve performed live for thousands and\, through television and social media\, have entertained millions. \nSince 2019\, their short career has been marked by four consecutive chart-topping songs and five Dove Award nominations. Their latest album\, God Is Real\, is a trailblazing record that incorporates elements of Nashville country-pop and worship. It was released in 2022 and won a Dove Award for Country Album of the Year. \nTHE SOUND is sponsored by the Bruce and Sandra Heerema Charitable Trust. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to THE SOUND are $35-$50 per ticket. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/the-sound-christian-trio/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Sound-God-Is-Real-COVER-preview-CROP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20250108T211815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T232604Z UID:10000155-1738954800-1739010600@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Missoula Children's Theatre presents Hercules DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Ancient Greece\, where the focus is on the big tournament! The Olympic Games are starting soon\, and the Cyclops and Titans are both expecting to win big in the Games. But the tournament can’t start without Hercules. Will the legendary strongman of the ancient World spark the flame and start the festivities on time\, or will his legendary tardiness get in the way of the Games? Join us for a tale the scholars will talk about for ages as mythical creatures and Olympians alike share in a friendly competition. Along the way we may just learn that true strength lies not in our muscles but in our character. \nShows on Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 10:30 am. When you click to buy tickets\, the Saturday show is available. \n \n \n \n \n \n Y.ES! (Youth Entertainment Series!)These shows are designed to be entertaining and educational for the youth in our region. Shows are open to the public as well as to students in area schools and home-schooled students. Sponsored by Vermeer Corporation\, tickets are discounted to $20 or $15 adults and $12 or $8 for students up to 18 years old. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/missoula-childrens-theatre-presents-hercules/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/HERCULES-LOGO-FULL-COLOR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20240718T201110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T205642Z UID:10000142-1734721200-1734728400@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pella Corporation Presents Jordan Smith: Christmas DESCRIPTION:Jordan Smith returns to the Pella Opera House with his Christmas show! Jordan first showed the world his musical gift in 2015 when he became the “Best-selling artist in the history of The Voice” and the winner of Season 9.  \nNot only did Jordan cement himself as The Voice’s biggest seller\, moving 1.5 million singles in 6 months\, but he launched 8 songs to the Top 10 of iTunes— the first artist from any season to hit the iTunes Top 10 every single week of the Live Rounds. He also became “one of two The Voice artists to notch three #1s during the show’s season.” Meanwhile\, he’s “the first act to own both the #1 and #2 titles concurrently on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs Chart.” The singer and performer will perform hits from his Christmas album\, ‘Tis the Season! \nMake your evening complete with a pre-show dinner at the Pella Opera House. Reservations are required and may be made by purchasing an “add on” when you buy your Jordan Smith ticket.  \nTickets to the meal are $75 per person and do not include show tickets.  \n \n \n \n \n \n For this premium show\, box seats are $75; Premium seats are $60 and balcony and main floor behind premium are $50 each. All seats are excellent in our intimate theatre space! Add on a pre-show catered dinner for $75 per ticket (does not include show). \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to bring this outstanding show back to our Historic Theatre. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pella-corporation-presents-jordan-smith-christmas-2/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Jordan-Smith-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20240718T195946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T175043Z UID:10000139-1734030000-1734037200@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Christmas and the Weary Ramblers DESCRIPTION:Exciting Update: This new duo has their debut album out\, and it’s now up for Grammy consideration!​ \nEnjoy Christmas favorites as well as original Christmas music from the newly formed Iowa folk duo\, Weary Ramblers. Chad Elliott and Kathryn Fox bring years of experience to the stage with award-winning songwriting and chemistry as they showcase multi-instrumental performances with tight harmonies and great storytelling. \nChad Elliott blends folk roots and soulful writing to deliver an original sound with over two decades of being on the road.. Elliott is lauded as “Iowa’s Renaissance man” by Culture Buzz Magazine. He has penned more than 1\,500 songs in his career while also cultivating his skills as a painter\, sculptor\, illustrator and author. Elliott’s career demonstrates a love of folk\, roots and singer-songwriter music. He has worked with and shared the stage with artists of the highest caliber\, including Odetta\, Tom Paxton\, Loudon Wainwright III\, Ruthie Foster\, Greg Brown\, Bo Ramsey\, etc. \nDeemed “fiddler extraordinaire” in Cityview Magazine\, Kathryn Fox is a DownBeat award winning artist. She played on the Grammy-nominated track “All My Tomorrows” with Kate McGarry. Kathryn toured internationally with fiddle troupe\, Barrage 8\, with shows in Europe\, the U.S. and Canada. She has performed\, recorded PBS specials and recorded with George Benson\, The Beach Boys\, The Eagles\, Pharrell Williams\, Natalie Cole\, Gloria Estefan\, Osmond Brothers\, Gloria Gaynor\, Chick Corea\, Bobby McFerrin\, Kenny Loggins\, Mark O’Connor\, Ryan Montbleau\, Seth Walker\, Edgar Meyer and Joshua Bell. \n \n \n \n \n \n All seats are $25-$50. With our intimate theatre space\, there’s not a bad seat in the house! \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/christmas-and-the-weary-rambleres/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Weary-Ramblers-CROP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20240718T201323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T170747Z UID:10000143-1733061600-1733068800@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Traditions of Christmas at the Opera House DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holiday season with an annual favorite–a performance on the Barton Theatre Organ along with vocalists and instrumentalists singing along with you to many Yuletide favorites. \nFINAL–Program Traditions of Christmas at the Opera House 2024 \n \n \n \n \n \n All seats are $25. With our intimate theatre space\, there’s not a bad seat in the house! \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/traditions-of-christmas-at-the-opera-house/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Barton-Theatre-Organ-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20240718T201737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T205821Z UID:10000144-1731178800-1731186000@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pella Corporation Presents the Ronstadt Revue featuring Gesenia DESCRIPTION:THE LEGACY LIVES ON!Linda Ronstadt\, 11-time Grammy winner who sold over 100 million albums in country\, rock\, Latin\, Motown\, and even Broadway music\, is no longer performing publicly. Yet millions of her devoted fans still long to hear the beloved songs that made up the soundtrack of their lives. \nFortunately\, her incredible musical legacy now lives on through the stunning talents of Gesenia and her Ronstadt Revue. Every Ronstadt Revue show\, performed in painstaking detail in both English and Spanish\, covers every musical genre of Ms. Ronstadt’s 40+ year career. Their performance is so authentic that two of Linda Ronstadt’s own band members are currently co-producing and featured on the upcoming Ronstadt Revue album and one of them\, John Beland\, appears with the band at selected shows across the country. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to Rondstadt Revue are $35-$50. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pella-corporation-presents-the-rondstadt-revue/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ronstadt-Revue-pic1-CROP-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20240718T201934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T205133Z UID:10000145-1728759600-1728766800@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Randall Roofing Presents Nashville North: Songs and Stories DESCRIPTION:Hear the hits from Kenny Chesney\, Jason Aldean\, Rascal Flatts\, Carrie Underwood\, Luke Bryan\, Lee Brice\, Trace Adkins\, Tim McGraw\, Chris Stapleton\, Garth Brooks and more by the songwriters who wrote them! Hit Songwriters Lee Thomas Miller and Wendell Mobley bring great music and fabulous stories to the theatre. Tickets are also available for “One More Round” after the show in the Great Hall. 70 lucky concert goers can purchase a $10 tickets to hear another round of songs and stories! \n​ \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to Nashville North are $35-$50. Join us for “One More Round” after the show for only $10 per person! \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/randall-roofing-presents-nashville-north-songs-and-stories/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Nashville_north_website_version.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20240718T210229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T211455Z UID:10000149-1726858800-1726866000@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Not Quite Brothers DESCRIPTION:Not Quite Brothers is Central Iowa’s fastest growing cover band. Formed in 2018\, the band quickly became known for their huge sound\, eclectic setlist and ability to enhance any party. Fans of all ages agree… “it feels like I am watching the band they are covering in their heyday” and “It’s so cool to see a younger generation playing my favorite songs on stage!” \nSam Johnson (vocals) and Isaac Johnson (guitar) are twins and although Cooper Corcoran (guitar)\, Ben Schmelzer (drums) and Blake Marsh (bass) are of no relation to each other\, these five fellas are as tight as brothers… but not quite. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to Not Quite Brothers are $35-$50. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/not-quite-brothers/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-Promo-Photo-Not-Quite-Bros-CROP-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T171500 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20240207T223946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T195312Z UID:10000130-1714838400-1714842900@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:TULIP TIME: Jara Johnson: Singer and Songwriter DESCRIPTION:Singer and songwriter Jara Johnson returns to the Pella Opera House with the songs you love and the songs she’s written. \nJara’s musical journey has taken her out of Iowa to Texas to Nashville and back to Iowa where she now resides in Pella with her family. Music still is a large part of her story as she continues to travel back and forth to Nashville to write and record music as well as working to bring other artists and songwriters here to the Pella Opera House to perform as part of her role as Associate Director at the Opera House Jara has released several albums and singles of her original songs available on iTunes\, Spotify & YouTube. Her soulful country sound and down home personality will make you feel at home and welcome you into her music and a window into her world as a songwriter. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to Jara Johnson: Singer and Songwriter are $20 adults and $12 for youth up to 18 years old. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/tulip-time-jara-johnson-singer-and-songwriter/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_3688.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T210400 CREATED:20230908T200241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T192550Z UID:10000119-1713034800-1713042000@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pella Corporation Presents Pork Tornadoes DESCRIPTION:Don’t be fooled by the strange band name. The Pork Tornadoes are one of the most well-known and loved cover bands of the Midwest. They are known for putting a unique spin on all of your favorite songs\, spanning 5 decades and 4 different genres. Led by singer Mason Greve\, who was a finalist on The Voice in 2014\, The Pork Tornadoes will blow you away with an electric mix of covers ranging from Taylor Swift\, Katy Perry\, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce\, all the way to Lizzo\, Morgan Wallen\, NSYNC and Phil Collins. Their debut EP peaked on the Apple iTunes Pop charts at #20 and has been streamed over 1.3 million times. They recently achieved viral success with the 5th-most viewed cover of ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ on Youtube and an impromptu performance of ‘In The Air Tonight’ with a drum line that was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. Performing music that people of all ages and musical backgrounds can enjoy\, crowds of fun-loving music fans continue to attend every Pork Tornadoes concert that they can. With over 18 million views on their videos and more than 100\,000 social media fans worldwide\, it’s time for you to buy that ticket so you can see what the fuss is all about! \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to the Pork Tornadoes are $35-$50.  \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pella-corporation-presents-pork-tornadoes-3/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pork-tornadoes.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR