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Unsplash What’s an “Operatini?" Great question. Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre is getting creative with their productions during the pandemic. Read this review of their latest from IPR’s Jacqueline Halboom. Grab a cocktail glass or two, snag a jar of olives, and go virtual. This casual and relaxed adventure involves learning how to concoct three original signature cocktail combinations from several renowned mixologists. You can also catch a wild new show, set during one of life’s newest phe...

Commissioned work looks at lighter side of working from home “Emma’s Misadventures in Zoomland” begins with neophyte Emma (Suzanne Hendrix-Case) attending her first Zoom meeting, where the learning curve is very steep indeed. The action occurs through three acts, premiering Thursday as the next installment of Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre’s free 2nd Thursday Series online. (Courtesy of Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre) Elvis makes an appearance in Act II of “Emma’s Misadventures in Zoomland,...