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| | 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! | Buy Tickets |
| | TULIP TIME: The Reluctant Pioneer - the story of Maria Scholte
Thursday - Saturday, May 7, 8, 9, 2026 at 10 am
The Opera House’s Great Hall is transformed into Maria Scholte’s living room for this unique experience. The Reluctant Pioneer is a must-see! A thoroughly enjoyable one-woman live production bringing to life Pella's "first lady” with Anne McCullough Kelly. Catch an exciting glimpse of this important figure from Pella's pioneer days. | Buy Tickets |
| | TULIP TIME: Neil Diamond Story starring William Florian
Thursday and Friday, May 7 and 8, 2026 4:30 pm
songs - stories - humor
William weaves stories, songs, and humor from Diamonds early acoustic years honoring the life and achievements of this legendary minstrel. You will find yourself singing along as William performs Diamonds most celebrated songs … Song Sung Blue, Sweet Caroline, Play Me, Cherry Cherry, Holly Holy, Solitary Man, and many more. | Buy Tickets |
| | 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.
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| | TULIP TIME: PHS Choral Showcase
Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:30 pm
Join us for outstanding performances from members of the Pella High School Choirs. Under the direction of Samantha Robilliard, award-winning PHS choirs have entertained audiences at numerous competitions and events. | Buy Tickets |