Opera Idaho

A Beloved Opera Idaho Tradition, Where YOU Determine Which Aria Gets Sung First! RSVP by Monday, September 18th
📆 Friday, September 25, 2026.
📌 The Arid Club, 1137 W River St, Boise
🎟 TICKETS & INFO: https://operaidaho.org/auction-of-arias/

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Join us for a flamboyant evening of fine dining, spirited bidding, and unforgettable music. Begin the evening with a special cocktail hour featuring wine, appetizers, and the legendary mixologists of The Arid Club lounge, a chance to mingle with friends, meet new ones, and get to know the artists. Then gather for an elegant dinner prepared by Executive Chef Dana Brenchley, followed by an intimate evening where YOU determine the exceptional music performed by the cast of Mozart’s "Abduction".
In true Opera Idaho style, expect elegance with a little spontaneity and fun. Each artist has prepared a menu of favorite songs and arias, from opera and musical theater to perhaps a little jazz. Then it’s up to you. Raise your paddle, win the bid, and choose what the room hears next… or simply sit back and enjoy as the evening unfolds. Will it be a soaring aria, a Broadway favorite, or something completely unexpected? No one knows what’s coming next… not even the artists.

Two ways to experience the elegance:
✨ Full Dinner experience, $212 per person
Includes appetizers, wine, a three-course dinner, dessert, wine, and entertainment.
5:30 pm Check-in

✨Intermezzo experience, $106 per person
Skip dinner! Enjoy dessert, wine, and entertainment—perfect for those who want a taste of the fun.
6:54 pm Check-In

Whether you join us for the Full Dinner experience or come for the Intermezzo, expect good company, excellent wine and cocktails, and amazing music. There’s no wrong way to enjoy the evening!

Seating is limited to keep the evening intimate, so be sure to secure your place at the table. RSVP by September 18, 2026.

Don’t Miss our SEASON SHOWCASE Open House
Complimentary Admission | Thur., Sept. 10 | The Egyptian Theatre • FREE ADMISSION, Reservations required: https://operaidaho.org/tickets/
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GET 15% Off Subscriptions • Through the Sept. 10th showcase
(Plus Free gifts for subscribers!)
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Our 2020-2027 season kicks off with this great event.
There will be Performances, a Season Overview, Tours, Raffles, Selfies and More.
• Annual Meeting 5:00pm
• Season KICKOFF event 5:30-7:00pm
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$15% Discount Subscription Prices are offered for both our MainStage packages plus our OPERAtini and CMVA Series:
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MainStage venue: The EGYPTIAN Theatre (Prices include all 3 shows)
Discounted: Diamond $336 • Platinum $288 • Gold $225 • Silver $168 • Bronze $102
Also: Reserve Your Seats!
MainStage Performances at the Egyptian Theater
ABDUCTION • October 16 & 18: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s sparkling comedy
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PAGLIACCI • February 26 & 28: Ruggero Leoncavallo’s chaotic tragedy
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LA BOHÉME • April 30 & May 2: Giacomo Puccini’s passionate masterpiece
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••• SERIES Concerts •••
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OPERAtini Dinner Theater
• Five Fabulous dinner-theater experiences.
• The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel
• Choose from two intimate show-times per night (5pm or 8pm), with themed martinis (sold separately,) and a chef-prepared dinner.
Oct. 8 - Love and Escape • Nov. 19 - Raise a Glass •Jan. 14 - Music and Martinis • Feb. 18 - Under the Spotlight • Apr. 22 - Bohemian Nights
DISCOUNTED: Premium $285 • Regular $213
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Critical Mass Vocal Artists (CMVA)
• Location: First Presbyterian Church
• Four concerts featuring Opera Idaho’s elite chamber ensemble showcasing the power of the human voice across diverse styles.
Oct. 3 - America Sings! • Dec. 19 - A Christmas Carol • Mar. 20 - Of Saints and Sirens • June 5 - Where Waters Meet
DISCOUNTED: $155
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Auction of Arias! Featuring the cast of Abduction. Sept, 25!
•• Save the Date for this one of a kind musical event.

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