by Friends of Opera | Aug 16, 2026 | Next Event
Friends of Opera Annual Gala Saturday, September 27th, 2026 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Country Club of Lincoln Ballroom An inspired evening of exceptional music-making enjoyed with a 3-course menu and performances by UNL’s students of voice. Purchase...
by Friends of Opera | May 1, 2026 | Featured, News
As another school year comes quickly to a close, Give to Lincoln Day is once more around the corner! Now is as great a time as ever to support the UNL Opera program by making a donation to Friends of Opera! From May 1 through 28, any donation you make to our page via...
by Friends of Opera | Mar 17, 2026 | News
By Pam Hromadka Dr. Bill Shomos, cast of eight, technical staff of seven and music director pianist Denis Plutalov arrived in Friend, Nebraska for the February 22 and 24 productions of La Bohème, one of the many classic operas. This team worked untiringly to adapt the...
by Friends of Opera | Mar 17, 2026 | News
By Jamie Reimer Seaman UNL Opera was happy to partner with Opera Omaha for two special events this season. In September, African American baritone Kenneth Overton presented a two-hour master class to selected UNL graduate students and Opera Omaha young artists. Six...
by Friends of Opera | Mar 17, 2026 | News
By Bill Shomos When asked to put together some reflections on my 32-year tenure as Director of UNL Opera for this newsletter, I found myself at a bit of a loss. Mary Beth and I have countless cherished memories. Perhaps a good way to focus my reflections is to address...
