Corning Opera House

August 2010
Governor Culver Announces $13 Million in I-JOBS Main Street Iowa Grants….Corning Opera House receives $1.5 million & plans to open March 2012!
CORNING
Adams Community Economic Development Corp. Opera House
Completion of a multi-phased restoration of historic Opera House into a Cultural Arts Center. Upper-story vacant for past 40 years, first floor former newspaper. Volunteer driven effort.
Estimated Project Cost: $3,946,000
Award Amount: 1,500,000

July 2010
July 17, 2010 The Board of Directors served wine & cheese to the Icarian Descendants as part of their annual meeting.

June 2010 
June 27, 2010 – The International Flavor Fest was held at the opera house. We served the most amazing foods from the Bahamas, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, New York City, Thailand, & United States. The  Bar Gators performed on the opera house stage & the building just came alive, like 100+ years ago! People are already volunteering different countries for the next one! Check out the link to Max’s photos!

May 2010
On May 22, 2010 we hosted a Beer Breakfast at the Opera House. We served chocolate chip pancakes, eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, juice, & people could sample a variety of beer. You can expect to see more breakfast meals!

April  2010
We had a very successful bake sale at Alegent Health & the Adams County Free Press locations.

March 2010

March the walls took shape!

December 2009

The elevator is finished from the basement to the second floor!