September events introduce IOB’s fall opera, Ricky Ian Gordon’s ’27’
Intermountain Opera Bozeman will host three special Salon Evenings ahead of its 2019-20 season. The free open house gatherings are set for Thursday to Saturday, September 19th–21st, from 5:30–8:30pm at Julia Martin’s historic house at 419 S Grand. The events will include art, refreshments, home tours and talks by Dr. Sharon Beehler (literature), Dr. Eric Funk (music), and Marshall Noice (art).
The salons are inspired by the Parisian salon of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas at 27 Rue de Fleurus in Paris, which was host to some of the greatest artists and intellectuals of the 1920s. Stein’s salon is the setting of IOB’s fall opera, Ricky Ian Gordon’s 27, with performances set for Oct. 11th and 13th at the Willson Auditorium.
Also on Saturday, September 21st, join IOB and runners from throughout the Gallatin Valley for the 9th Annual Opera Run – open for registration now! Enjoy one of the most beautiful fall trail routes in Bozeman while being serenaded by professional opera singers at different water stations.
Opera-inspired costumes are encouraged. This year’s theme is modern art, in celebration of IOB’s fall production of Ricky Ian Gordon’s 27. Winners will receive bejeweled viking hats, and all participants are entered to win great prizes! See if your running prowess can beat IOB’s singing prowess… or just leave inspired by great music and good exercise! The morning event will also include crafts and games for kids.
Race events include a 10k (serious, scrupulously measured) with a 9am start, 5k (less serious – walkers, strollers, dogs on leash welcome) following at 9:30am, as well as a kids’ run at 9:10am.
All races start and finish at Lindley Park Pavilion, located at 900 E Main. The 10k is $25 per participant, $20 for the 5k, and $5 for the kids’ race (plus fees). Log on to www.runsignup.com and search “Opera Bozeman Run” to register. Same-day registration and packet pick-up will be available in the Pavilion starting at 8am on the morning of the event. Note: Same-day registration increases by $5 for the 10k and 5k.
The mission of the Intermountain Opera Association of Bozeman, established in 1979, is to promote and share the joy of opera in Montana and surrounding areas by providing affordable, high quality opera performances to audience members of all ages and to provide educational outreach to area schools and communities. Learn more at www.intermountainopera.org. •