Opera Omaha Guild Study Group - Thurs, February 26 - General Director Allison Swenson

Schedule

Thu Feb 26 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:15 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Brandeis Millard House | Omaha, NE

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OPERA OMAHA GUILD STUDY GROUP
Study Group | Hercules & Opera Omaha’s 26/27 Season
with Allison Swenson
Thursday, February 26 | 11:30 a.m. | Historic Brandeis Mansion (500 S 38th St)
Join the Opera Omaha Guild for a FREE Study Group with Opera Omaha’s General Director, Allison Swenson, to hear insights about the upcoming production and get an exclusive look into Opera Omaha’s next season. Enjoy lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by the presentation at 12:00 p.m. It’s the perfect midday break to catch up with friends and learn more about the opera!
Please RSVP to Mark Maser at [email protected] or (402) 345-6047.
Enjoy a provided lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by the talk at 12:00 p.m. It’s the perfect midday break to catch up with friends and learn more about our conductor and the opera!
Mingle with opera friends, old & new, as well as Opera Omaha staff and artists in the new upcoming production of Carlisle Floyd's opera, Susannah.
We hope that you can join us for this remarkably interesting afternoon with fellow opera enthusiasts.
Looking forward to Hercules with The English Concert and The Clarion Choir on Friday, March 13, 2026!

PARKING
Street parking is available.
During the event, you may park on the "no parking" side of Dewey Avenue from 37th Street to 38th Avenue and on 38th Street from Dewey Avenue to Jones Street.

OPERA OMAHA GUILD’S STUDY GROUP CALENDAR
May 28, 2026 - Unshakeable
Watch for details.

ABOUT ALLISON SWENSON
Opera Omaha General Director

Allison Swenson has a rich background in the arts, having worked with major US arts organizations and the Santa Fe Opera.
She joined Opera Omaha as its leader in 2023.
Swenson's leadership at Opera Omaha has brought a new level of creativity and talent discovery to the company.
She is a trained musician, having studied piano and voice, and has a dual degree in Voice Performance and Integrated Marketing Communications from Ithaca College.
Her previous roles include Director of Development at the Santa Fe Opera and artistic operations at the Glimmerglass Festival. Swenson's vision for Opera Omaha focuses on community engagement, education, and collaboration, aiming to expand access and relevance in opera.

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Brandeis Millard House, 500 S 38th St, Omaha, NE 68105-1121, United States

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