The beautifully renovated 1903 Elkader Opera House is nestled in the scenic Turkey River valley in Elkader, Iowa. In addition to being on the National Register of Historic Places, the Opera House is best known as Northeast Iowa’s entertainment leader. With its rich cultural heritage the Elkader Opera House provides a charming and unique setting for any event.

Pianist Lorie Line grew up in Reno, Nevada studying classical piano. At the age of 9, she entered and won annual Statewide competitions until the age of 18, where she enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno. She received her B.A. in Music, Piano Performance.

Shortly after getting her degree, she and her husband, Tim, relocated to Minneapolis because of his job transfer. Using her piano performance degree, she auditioned for Dayton’s and became a full-time pianist, serenading shoppers. It was here (1988-1993) that many fans first came to hear Lorie Line play the piano for the first time. the “shoppers” encouraged Lorie to record her own CD. She did, and became both pianist and vendor at the same time. Little did she know that she was onto something big.

Since then, Lorie Line has turned piano playing into one of the largest independent record companies in the world, Lorie Line Music, Inc. She has sold over 6 million albums, has published over 30 books of music, and has recorded 36 CDs. She, and her Fab Five, perform to 75,000 people on over 85 stages a year. She tours spring, summer, fall and winter.
Lorie’s passion for playing the piano has made her one-of-a-kind in today’s music world. Her show has become an institution for many families across the country. She has been an inspiration for thousands of young musicians and her entrepreneurial spirit has encouraged many women.

Lorie Line has helped to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities benefiting children. She has 2 adult children and has been married to her business partner and master of ceremonies, Tim, for 25 years. They reside in Minneapolis.  Lorieline.com

Tickets: $39.00 Click to Purchase Online; Call 800.801.5463; Moser’s Pharmacy downtown Elkader

Monday, July 8th – Saturday, July 16th

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre original adaptation of THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, Monday July 8th from 10:00 to 12:00. Those auditioning should arrive at 9:40 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Approximately 50 roles are available for local students. All students finished with Kindergarten through high school are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Most students will rehearse approximately 4 ½ hours each day, Monday through Friday. There will be an evening performance on Friday, July 12th and a matinee on Saturday, July 13th.

For more information, call Angel Keppler 563-245-3279.

This production is part of the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s unique international touring project and is presented locally by the Opera House Players.

The Opera House Players present Copacabana

Music by Barry Manilow
Lyrics by Bruce Sussman & Jack Feldman
Book by Barry Manilow, Jack Feldman & Bruce Sussman 

Tickets Go On Sale
Aug 29th, 2013