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UNL School of Music, UNL Opera, Opera Omaha, Nebraska Opera, Friends of Opera Lincoln, Lincoln Nebraska Opera
UNL School of Music, UNL Opera, Opera Omaha, Nebraska Opera, Friends of Opera Lincoln, Lincoln Nebraska Opera

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Friends of Opera

Dedicated to advancing student artistry at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Music for the Heartland

Friends of Opera champions the next generation of vocal artists at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music through events that help exceptional young singers develop their craft and expand their networks. Guided by an all-volunteer community, nearly every gift directly inspires artistic excellence, education, and access to music-making across Nebraska. 

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Friends of Opera is a 501(c)(3) public charity, and all contributions are tax deductible.

UNL School of Music, UNL Opera, Opera Omaha, Nebraska Opera, Friends of Opera Lincoln, Lincoln Nebraska Opera
UNL School of Music, UNL Opera, Opera Omaha, Nebraska Opera, Friends of Opera Lincoln, Lincoln Nebraska Opera

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UNL School of Music, UNL Opera, Opera Omaha, Nebraska Opera, Friends of Opera Lincoln, Lincoln Nebraska Opera

A spring-inspired afternoon of exceptional music-making enjoyed with a traditional High Tea menu.

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High Tea & Songs of Spring

Saturday, March 21st, 2026 | 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Yellowstone Ballroom at Wilderness Ridge

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UNL School of Music, UNL Opera, Opera Omaha, Nebraska Opera, Friends of Opera Lincoln, Lincoln Nebraska Opera
UNL School of Music, UNL Opera, Opera Omaha, Nebraska Opera, Friends of Opera Lincoln, Lincoln Nebraska Opera

Culinary Offerings

Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Deviled Eggs

Fresh Baked Scones with Curd & Jam

Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche Bites

Crab Salad Finger Sandwiches

Bacon & Tomato Crumble Stacks

Macaroons & Madeleines

Carrot Cake

Hibiscus Rose Almond Cookies

Variety of Petit Fours

Macaroons

Madeleines

Carrot Cake

Hibiscus Rose Almond Cookies

Variety of Petit Fours

A champagne toast welcome accompanies each reservation along with a delightful selection teas.

Culinary Offerings

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Saturday, March 21st, 2026
2:00pm - 4:30pm

Yellowstone Ballroom at Wilderness Ridge

Lincoln, NE

Celebrate the arrival of spring with "High Tea & Songs of Spring", an inspired afternoon that interweaves a three-course tea menu with exceptional music-making.

 

$99 per person

Ticket includes:

Champagne Toast Welcome

Curated Assortment of Teas

3-Course Culinary Menu

Songs of the Spring Performance

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Saturday, March 21st, 2026
2:00pm - 4:30pm

Yellowstone Ballroom at Wilderness Ridge

Lincoln, NE

Celebrate the arrival of spring with "High Tea & Songs of Spring", an inspired afternoon that interweaves a three-course tea menu with exceptional music-making.

$99 per person

Ticket includes:

  • Songs of the Spring Performance

  • Champagne 

  • Curated Selection of Teas

  • 3-Course Tea Menu

FEATURED ALUMNI

UNL School of Music, UNL Opera, Opera Omaha, Nebraska Opera, Friends of Opera Lincoln, Lincoln Nebraska Opera

UNL ALUMNI & INTERNATIONAL OPERA SINGER

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Jeni Houser, soprano

After graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music, soprano Jeni Houser has built an international career, earning praise from Opera News as “commanding and duplicitous, yet also vulnerable.” She has appeared in leading roles at major opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Dallas Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, Minnesota Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and Cincinnati Opera, among many others. She is currently Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Notre Dame.

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Jeni Houser, soprano

HIGH TEA MENU

UNL School of Music, UNL Opera, Opera Omaha, Nebraska Opera, Friends of Opera Lincoln, Lincoln Nebraska Opera

Culinary Offerings

Fresh Baked Scones with Curd & Jam

Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Deviled Eggs

Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche Bites

Crab Salad Finger Sandwiches

Bacon & Tomato Crumble Stacks

Macaroons & Madeleines

Hibiscus Rose Almond Cookies

Variety of Petit Fours

Carrot Cake

Macaroons

Madeleines

Carrot Cake

Hibiscus Rose Almond Cookies

Variety of Petit Fours

A champagne toast welcome accompanies each reservation along with a delightful selection teas.

Delightfully Sweet & Savory

Delightfully Sweet & Savory

Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Deviled Eggs

Fresh Baked Scones with Curd & Jam

Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche Bites

Crab Salad Finger Sandwiches

Bacon & Tomato Crumble Stacks

Macaroons & Madeleines

Carrot Cake

Hibiscus Rose Almond Cookies

Variety of Petit Fours

Macaroons

Madeleines

Carrot Cake

Hibiscus Rose Almond Cookies

Variety of Petit Fours

A champagne toast welcome accompanies each ticket purchase along with a delightful selection teas.

Purchase Tickets

A champagne toast welcome accompanies each reservation along with a delightful selection teas.

Culinary Offerings

Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Deviled Eggs

Fresh Baked Scones with Curd & Jam

Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche Bites

Crab Salad Finger Sandwiches

Bacon & Tomato Crumble Stacks

Macaroons & Madeleines

Carrot Cake

Hibiscus Rose Almond Cookies

Variety of Petit Fours

Culinary Offerings

Macaroons

Madeleines

Carrot Cake

Hibiscus Rose Almond Cookies

Variety of Petit Fours

Enjoy this special rate through February 21 before pricing returns to $120 per person.

Celebrate Spring

$99

$99

Enjoy this special rate through February 21 before pricing returns to $120 per person.

Ticket Includes:

Songs of the Spring Performance

Champagne

Curated Assortment of Teas

3-Course Culinary Menu

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All proceeds directly benefit the development of exceptional student musicians and outreach programs across Nebraska.

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UNL School of Music, UNL Opera, Opera Omaha, Nebraska Opera, Friends of Opera Lincoln, Lincoln Nebraska Opera
UNL School of Music, UNL Opera, Opera Omaha, Nebraska Opera, Friends of Opera Lincoln, Lincoln Nebraska Opera
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