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SCVO's 2025 Season!

Cabaret Nights in 2025

Cabaret Nights in 2025

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Enjoy vibrant evenings filled with songs and stories as performed by some of the area’s most talented vocal artists in various venues around the SCV. You’ll enjoy tunes from the Great American Songbook, Broadway, and beyond, all in a setting meant to invoke the famed New York cabaret clubs. Part theatre, part concert, with each performance you can expect something different than the last. The great variety of singers and an eclectic mix of themes and music is sure to leave you smiling. Hosted by Twin Cities vocalist Jennifer Eckes and brought to you by SCVO.

Dates:
• February 15, 2025, at The Phipps, Hudson, WI
• More dates to come...

Date & Time

Select Dates and Times in 2025

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Various Locations

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Summer Vocal Institute 2025

Summer Vocal Institute 2025

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Learn from a talented and professional faculty of highly-skilled performers as you navigate the ever-winding road of a career in today's singing industry. Seminar topics during this week-long intensive may include vocal coaching, collaborating with other musicians, audition skills and techniques, stage movement, character development and acting, general business practices, music industry tips, and more.

The final performance concert will be open to the public on the afternoon of the last day of the Institute, June 21st.

Date & Time

Week of June 15-21, 2025

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Opera on the River 2025 Vocal Competitionn

Opera on the River 2025 Vocal Competitionn

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Watch as a live panel of judges provides their expert evaluations of the competitors’ performances. Participate in voting for the people’s choice! The winner(s) will receive the opportunity to be presented on stage with our Opera on the River Headliners as well as a cash prize.

Date & Time

Saturday, June 28, 2025

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Location

Bethel Lutheran Church Downtown Campus, Hudson, WI

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Opera on the River 2025 Performing Arts Fair

Opera on the River 2025 Performing Arts Fair

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Performing arts organizations from all over the upper midwest will make a visit to our “front yard”—Lowell Park, Stillwater, MN. Come learn all you can about the opportunities these organizations provide: from their upcoming performance seasons to scholarships to study and earn degrees in the arts. If you are curious about the arts, then you won't want to miss this performing arts fair!

Date & Time

Saturday, 7/26/25: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Location

LIVE in Lowell Park, Stillwater, MN

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Opera on the River 2025 Grand Concert

Opera on the River 2025 Grand Concert

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The premier outdoor music event of the year! Don't miss out on this larger-than-life live concert in Lowell Park in downtown Stillwater. Always a crowd-pleaser, this event will bring some of the industry's top vocal talent to this beautiful region of the country!

Date & Time

Saturday, 7/26/25 - 7:30 p.m.

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Location

LIVE at Lowell Park, Stillwater, MN

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Bridge to Growth 2025 Fundraising Celebration

Bridge to Growth 2025 Fundraising Celebration

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The heart of St. Croix Valley Opera lies in our dedication to our community. Our number one goal is to bring Opera in all of its rich forms to that community through creative programming and educational opportunities.

With St. Croix Valley Opera's 2025 "Bridge to Growth" fundraising campaign during the month of November, we hope to raise $25,000 to help us move into the 2026 season with the financial momentum to accomplish our goals. Our future lies ahead of us now – and we have marvelous plans for it – including a full summer of activities in 2026 which consists of our ever-expanding Summer Vocal Institute, Opera on the River 2026 Vocal Competition, Opera on the River 2026 Performing Arts Fair, and our flagship event; Opera on the River 2026 Grand Concert, just to name a few.

If you support SCVO with a donation in any amount during our November "Bridge to Growth" Celebration Campaign, including your contributions to the "By Special Request" fundraising concert and/or our Holiday Concert, you will be added to our exclusive VIP list, which gives you access to special events, our heartfelt gratitude, and the knowledge you are a part of growing something special in the St. Croix Valley community - and beyond!

Date & Time

Entire Month of November 2025

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Location

Online

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“By Special Request” 2025 Fundraising Concert

“By Special Request” 2025 Fundraising Concert

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“By Special Request” is a unique fundraising concert featuring St. Croix Valley Opera's co-founders Obed Floan and Megan Wagner, with possible appearances by other local guest artists. The event will be held during the “Bridge to Growth” month-long fundraising campaign celebration at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN. Please follow the adjacent buttons for more information.

As we kick off our “Bridge to Growth” fundraising season on the 1st of November, Obed and Megan and friends will take your song requests within the standard repertoire for a donation to perform them in this unique concert format.

Date & Time

Saturday, November 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

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Location

Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater, MN

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A Holiday Concert 2025

A Holiday Concert 2025

Experience a musical celebration like none other this holiday season with St. Croix Valley Opera's Home for the Holidays Concert!

There's no place like home for the holidays, and this December, we invite you to join us as we welcome home some of the St. Croix Valley's exciting performers and storytellers for a concert of beloved holiday favorites and festive cheer!

Date & Time

December 2025

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Location

TBD

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