Nashville North

Songs and Stories with Nashville's Hit Writers

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at 7 pm

Join us as two hit songwriters including David Lee and one other yet-to-be-announced songwriter bring great music and fabulous stories to the theatre.

David Lee and co-writer Tony Lane landed their first cut together “This Old Heart" on Terri Clark’s “How I Feel”, shortly after he penned John Michael Montgomery’s title cut “This One’s Gonna Leave a Mark”. His first Top 10 came with Leann Womack’s “Now You See Me Now you Don't", followed by Brad Martin's "Before I Knew Better” in 2002.

In 2003 David signed with BMG Music Publishing and co-wrote his first #1 song “19 Somethin” for Mark Wills, in 2004 “Letters From Home” for John Michael Montgomery, followed by “Lucky Man" performed by Montgomery Gentry. In 2008 Tim McGraw and Faith Hill sung Lee’s riveting love song “I Need You” for which Lee received a Song of the Year Grammy nomination.

Tickets are also available for "One More Round" after the show in the Great Hall. 70 lucky concert goers can purchase a $10 ticket to hear another round of songs and stories!

Timeless Movie: A Christmas Story

Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 at 7 pm

In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.

Presented in conjunction with Swank Films.

Jake and Mikayla Rock This Christmas

Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 7 pm

Musical duo Jake & Mikayla will be presenting a Rockin' Christmas Show in the Pella Opera House's Historic Theatre. 

You'll hear all of your favorite Rock N' Roll Christmas hits from artists like: Elvis Presley, Brian Setzer, Chuck Berry, Brenda Lee and more!

Pella Corporation Presents Pork Tornadoes

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7 pm

Don't be fooled by the strange band name. The Pork Tornadoes are one of the most well-known and loved cover bands of the Midwest. They are known for putting a unique spin on all of your favorite songs, spanning 5 decades and 4 different genres. Led by singer Mason Greve, who was a finalist on The Voice in 2014, The Pork Tornadoes will blow you away with an electric mix of covers ranging from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce, all the way to Lizzo, Morgan Wallen, NSYNC and Phil Collins. Their debut EP peaked on the Apple iTunes Pop charts at #20 and has been streamed over 1.3 million times. They recently achieved viral success with the 5th-most viewed cover of "Tennessee Whiskey" on Youtube and an impromptu performance of "In The Air Tonight" with a drum line that was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. Performing music that people of all ages and musical backgrounds can enjoy, crowds of fun-loving music fans continue to attend every Pork Tornadoes concert that they can. With over 18 million views on their videos and more than 100,000 social media fans worldwide, it's time for you to buy that ticket so you can see what the fuss is all about!

TULIP TIME: Tiptoe Thru the Tulips with Kent Jager on the Barton Theatre Organ

Saturday, May 9, 2026  11am

Delight to the sounds of the Barton Theatre Organ, brought to life in a 35-minute program of music on our 1928 historic organ. Performed by Kent Jager, an accomplished organist, and currently the organist and choir director at St. Paul’s Congregational United Church of Christ in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Prior to St. Paul’s, he was Director of Music at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Chicago, overseeing the extensive choral program and playing the Möller organ. He completed his graduate studies at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, where he studied with Grigg Fountain. He studied with Davis Folkerts at Central College during his undergraduate years.