In an effort to reduce waste, we have scaled down the number of print programs that will be available during the 2025 Festival Season. Patrons who take a print program are encouraged to return it to an usher at the conclusion of the performance or to bring it back to the next performance
For many years, Union Avenue Christian Church has partnered with Memorial Boulevard Christian Church to support the everyday needs of north St. Louis residents through the Memorial Boulevard Food Pantry. In the wake of the May 16 tornado, these needs have grown significantly.
Union Avenue Opera is proud to join UACC and MBCC in supporting this vital work.
Throughout the 2025 Festival Season, we will be collecting the following items for distribution:
NON-PERISHABLE GROCERIES
Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, peas, carrots)
Individual fruit cups (applesauce, peaches, pears)
Canned proteins (chicken, tuna)
Pasta, rice
Spaghetti saucE
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
Diapers (adult or baby — any size)
Period supplies
Hand and body soap
Shampoo
Deodorant
Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
Designated collection areas will be set up near the Box Office and in the Gallery Lobby.
The mission of Union Avenue Opera is to provide professional opportunities for gifted, emerging artists and to offer vibrant and affordable opera experiences in original languages to audiences that reflect the breadth and diversity of the St. Louis region. Believing that the arts are vital to the health and reputation of a community, Union Avenue Opera is committed to its urban setting, educational outreach, and artistic integrity.
Union Avenue Opera 733 N. Union Boulevard Saint Louis, Missouri 63108 314-361-2881
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