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After last year’s success, which attracted a crowd of nearly 2,000 people, Opera in the Park will return on July 8 at 7:30 p.m. to the Gene Harris Bandshell at

From book to film to opera, "Dead Man Walking" tackles the age old theme of redemption in a new way.

The so-called "Christmas Truce of 1914" is nearly mythological. But indeed, on Christmas Day, 1914 a German soldier stepped out into what was known as “No Man’s Land,” the narrow patch of battlefield between the many trenches, holding opposing troops, and began to sign “Stille Nacht (Silent Night).”

11:37 The pandemic has dramatically impacted arts organization across the globe, forcing some to close their doors for good. Others have been able to pivot performances online and resume at least some operations for their artists and fans. Here in Boise, many arts organizations are in the middle of performance seasons. Joining us to talk about how theyre going about their business as COVID-19 continues to make large gatherings impossible is Opera Idaho General Director Mark Junkert, Artistic D...