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Structural
The Smyrna Opera House was originally built in 1870 and recently was restored as a community cultural and performing arts center, opening its doors to the public in 2003. Operated by the non-profit Smyrna-Clayton Heritage Association, the Smyrna Opera House is dedicated to "providing affordable cultural access and enrichment in the arts for people of all ages and backgrounds." The Smyrna Opera House serves the citizens of northern Kent County and beyond with approximately seventy cultural events per year including: concert programming consisting of classical, jazz, bluegrass, country, rock/blues, singer/songwriters, ensembles, and amateur talent competitions; theatrical presentations; art exhibitions; arts classes; outreach/educational programs; a summer theatre camp; comedy events; and, the Opera House also hosts weddings, retirement dinners, anniversary celebrations, business meetings, seminars, and workshops. Over 8,000 underserved individuals including senior citizens and families are exposed each season to a wide variety of cultural activities. The Smyrna Opera House is where the historic past of Smyrna meets the future of a growing and vital twenty-first century community!
Location:
7 West South Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
Structural
The Smyrna Opera House was originally built in 1870 and recently was restored as a community cultural and performing arts center, opening its doors to the public in 2003. Operated by the non-profit Smyrna-Clayton Heritage Association, the Smyrna Opera House is dedicated to "providing affordable cultural access and enrichment in the arts for people of all ages and backgrounds." The Smyrna Opera House serves the citizens of northern Kent County and beyond with approximately seventy cultural events per year including: concert programming consisting of classical, jazz, bluegrass, country, rock/blues, singer/songwriters, ensembles, and amateur talent competitions; theatrical presentations; art exhibitions; arts classes; outreach/educational programs; a summer theatre camp; comedy events; and, the Opera House also hosts weddings, retirement dinners, anniversary celebrations, business meetings, seminars, and workshops. Over 8,000 underserved individuals including senior citizens and families are exposed each season to a wide variety of cultural activities. The Smyrna Opera House is where the historic past of Smyrna meets the future of a growing and vital twenty-first century community!
Location:
7 West South Street
Smyrna, DE 19977