Opera has a home in Rolling Meadows

The puppets that act out classic scenes from famous operas have called the Rolling Meadows Park District home for 22 years now.

The Opera in Focus program was the brainchild of William Fosser, who had experience working with puppets at the Kungsholm Miniature Opera in Chicago. He died in 2006 but his acolytes have carried on the tradition he established.

Each one-hour performance on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. is designed to make children appreciate and understand opera.

Performances are complete with orchestral compositions, lights and costumes, from more than 30 different operas.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children. Call (847) 818-3220, ext. 186, for reservations. A full schedule of performances for this year can be found at www.operainfocus.com.

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