CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — Cedar Rapids Opera presents its third free Juneteenth community event with the public world premiere of Charlie and the Wolf this summer. This charming new opera by Dave Ragland Jr and Mary McCallum explores an imaginary meeting between jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker and classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This charming new opera reminds us we all play with the same notes — just interpret them differently.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (November 16, 2022) — Cedar Rapids Opera is proud to announce the return of the Lift Every Voice: Artist in Residence program to Washington High School. The program runs from November 28-December 9, 2022. Baritone Dorian McCall is a Chicago-based professional opera singer and educator who will serve as Artist in Residence.