For nearly 30 years, this local group has hosted an annual summer opera festival. From mid-June to mid-July, the Des Moines Metro Opera stages full operatic scores sung in English. Performances are scheduled nightly and are held at the Blank Performance Arts Center in Indianola, which is only a short drive from the city. Call ahead for schedules and prices.

Fri, Jun 20, 2008: 7:30pm - 10pm Sat, Jun 21, 2008: 7:30pm - 10pm Sun, Jun 22, 2008: 2pm - 5pm Fri, Jun 27, 2008: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Sat, Jun 28, 2008: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Sun, Jun 29, 2008: 2pm - 5pm Tue, Jul 1, 2008: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Wed, Jul 2, 2008: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Fri, Jul 4, 2008: 2pm - 5pm Sat, Jul 5, 2008: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Sun, Jul 6, 2008: 2pm - 5pm Tue, Jul 8, 2008: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Wed, Jul 9, 2008: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Fri, Jul 11, 2008: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Sat, Jul 12, 2008: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Sun, Jul 13, 2008: 2pm - 5pm

$19 - $74