Pinocchio
PINOCCHIO IS DECEIVED BY WOLF AND CAT and persuaded to disobey his father by skipping school in order to meet Dr. Dulcamara, a loathsome puppeteer. Realizing the puppet’s value, Dulcamara holds Pinocchio captive, intending to have him perform with his miraculous mechanical doll, Olympia. When Dulcamara breaks Olympia in a fit of rage, Pinocchio runs home.
As Pinocchio resolves to always tell the truth and share his problems with trusted grownups, he and his father head home to repair Olympia and begin life anew as a family of three.
Temple of the Creative Arts
June 16 7:30p
June 18 2p
To Be Heard: Voices of the Unseen
STEP INTO A MESMERIZING WORLD of hidden musical gems at an extraordinary concert showcasing lesser-known composers and musicians. This remarkable event embarks on a journey of artistic discovery, inviting audiences to experience the enchanting works of Chevalier de Saint Georges, a masterful composer whose brilliance was for so long unseen, and Florence Price, a caged bird whose haunting harmonies are only now being heard. With each note of these unsung maestros, prepare to be captivated by the sheer brilliance of our wonderful artists and their breathtaking interpretation of unheard masterpieces.
Temple of the Creative Arts
June 17 7:30p
Pinocchio
PINOCCHIO IS DECEIVED BY WOLF AND CAT and persuaded to disobey his father by skipping school in order to meet Dr. Dulcamara, a loathsome puppeteer. Realizing the puppet’s value, Dulcamara holds Pinocchio captive, intending to have him perform with his miraculous mechanical doll, Olympia. When Dulcamara breaks Olympia in a fit of rage, Pinocchio runs home.
As Pinocchio resolves to always tell the truth and share his problems with trusted grownups, he and his father head home to repair Olympia and begin life anew as a family of three.
Temple of the Creative Arts
June 16 7:30p
June 18 2p
Opera Behind the Curtain
The Club
304 E. Golf Avenue
JOIN US at one of Ottumwa’s oldest and most exclusive places to hang out, drink cocktails, wine, beer and enjoy live music.
AGPA featured artists will perform a variety of selections throughout the evening from opera to pop. Hear selections from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat sung by the production’s children’s choir!
Enjoy a complimentary selection of appetizers.
Hosts Ryan Mitchell & David Bossou
Miss Joyce Award Luncheon
The AGPA Board of Directors has established an honorary award to recognize outstanding contributions made to the Humanities in Ottumwa and beyond. Join us for our second annual awards luncheon in honor of this year's recipients and enjoy performances by AGPA guest artists.
Temple of the Creative Arts
June 14, 2023 12:00p
Tree of Life
SIXTY-SOMETHING WIDOWER KEN clings to his proud but fading Jewish congregation in the tiny town of Wiconee, Iowa; Colombian grad student Marianela, visiting to research her dissertation, represents a budding community of Latin Americans who are rediscovering their Jewish roots.
As Mari’s true intentions are revealed, the synagogue’s antique Torah scroll becomes a critical character in the bittersweet (and occasionally comic) drama that unfolds.
Inspired by a true-life events at the Synagogue of B’nai Jacob Congregation in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Temple of the Creative Arts
June 9 7:30p
June 11 2:00p
June 12 7:30p
Tree of Life
SIXTY-SOMETHING WIDOWER KEN clings to his proud but fading Jewish congregation in the tiny town of Wiconee, Iowa; Colombian grad student Marianela, visiting to research her dissertation, represents a budding community of Latin Americans who are rediscovering their Jewish roots.
As Mari’s true intentions are revealed, the synagogue’s antique Torah scroll becomes a critical character in the bittersweet (and occasionally comic) drama that unfolds.
Inspired by a true-life events at the Synagogue of B’nai Jacob Congregation in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Temple of the Creative Arts
June 9 7:30p
June 11 2:00p
June 12 7:30p
Arts Gala
Please fill out the form here to pay online.
Please call 641-575-2366 by June 7 for further information/reservations or if you would prefer to pay by sending a check to AGPA, 529 E. Main Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501.
Temple of Creative Arts
Terrace Garden
Saturday, June 10 6:30p
Tree of Life
SIXTY-SOMETHING WIDOWER KEN clings to his proud but fading Jewish congregation in the tiny town of Wiconee, Iowa; Colombian grad student Marianela, visiting to research her dissertation, represents a budding community of Latin Americans who are rediscovering their Jewish roots.
As Mari’s true intentions are revealed, the synagogue’s antique Torah scroll becomes a critical character in the bittersweet (and occasionally comic) drama that unfolds.
Inspired by a true-life events at the Synagogue of B’nai Jacob Congregation in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Temple of the Creative Arts
June 9 7:30p
June 11 2:00p
June 12 7:30p