Happenings at Skylark Opera Theatre October 2025
OktOpera Fest celebrates Johann Strauss, Jr.'s 200th birthday!
How popular is Johann Strauss, Jr.? So popular that, in spite of their zeal to suppress all achievements by Jews, the Nazis altered parish records to conceal his Jewish ancestor and even celebrated his music as a shining example of German culture. Come hear music the Nazis didn't dare ban at the 4th annual OktOpera Fest, Thursday, Oct 9 at 6:30 pm at Fat Pants Brewing Co. 8335 Crystal View Road, Eden Prairie. Celebrate Strauss's 200th birthday, raise a glass and savor sparkling music from the Waltz King, sung by soprano Julia Engel and tenor David Walton. Pianists James Barnett and Mary Jo Gothmann accompany them and show off their own virtuoso flair. Enjoy your first drink free (beer, wine, or NA), Oktoberfest eats from the food truck, and free parking just off Hwy 494 in Eden Prairie. Get tickets below or come to the door—gather your friends and join the party!
Support Skylark on Give to the Max Day, November 20
Keep Skylark singing for you by making a donation on Give to the Max Day. Donation is easy: go to this link. Skylark loves its donors---and every gift makes a difference.
A Holiday Charmer Coming December 19-21
Skylark’s annual tradition of family-friendly holiday productions continues with the local premiere of Frank Bridge's exquisite opera The Christmas Rose ("an innocent story....turned into magic by Bridge's music", Gramophone). On-stage performers accompanied by an instrumental ensemble and choir tell of the shepherds making their way to Bethlehem—and two curious children, Miriam and Reuben, secretly following their father, hoping to glimpse the newborn child. Gather the whole family and add wonder to your holiday season with this beautiful opera. Stay tuned to Skylark's monthly newsletter, website and social media for more information and ticket availability.
Sip of Opera to celebrate women poets and composers, March 14, 2026
Nautilus Music-Theater again hosts Skylark’s 3rd annual intimate evening of curated wines and beautiful singing. This season's Sip of Opera celebrates Women’s History Month with La Poète Féminine, lifting up women's artistic voices through their poetry and music. Delicious wines carefully selected by returning sommelier and Twin Cities native Erin Rolek perfectly complement rarely heard gems by Nadia and Lili Boulanger, Cecile Chaminade and August Holmes. Start your spring season with this sold-out event! Watch for ticket information.
Skylark Events Calendar
October 9, 2025: Skylark’s 4th Annual OktOperaFest celebrating the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss, Jr. at Fat Pants Brewing Co. 8335 Crystal View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
October 15-December 31 2025: Skylark for Seniors performances at senior residences throughout the Twin Cities
November 20, 2025: Give to the Max Day
December 19-21, 2025: The Christmas Rose in Sundin Music Hall in the Drew Fine Arts Center at Hamline University 1531 Hewitt Ave, St Paul, MN 55104
March 14, 2026: 3rd annual Sip of Opera at Nautilus Music-Theater 308 E Prince St #190, St Paul, MN 55101