Ellendale Opera House fund drive nears 70% of campaign goal

Contributed / O.P.E.R.A. Inc Today at 7:18 AM Listen Comments Share Share this article Community contributions Community contributions Unpaid content from readers. Lightly edited. The Trust Project What is this? ELLENDALE, N.D. — The 2026 "Stepping Up" Fund Drive for the Ellendale Opera House has reached almost $90,000, nearly 70% of the way toward this year's campaign goal. O.P.E.R.A. – the non-profit organization that owns and operates the opera house — is seeking to raise $130,000 to help restore the historic landmark and return it to full community use. ADVERTISEMENT Now through the end of the year, all contributions to the non-profit group will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum of $50,000 by anonymous supporters. Renovation of the Annex and former Coleman store spaces is complete, and tenants are being sought to lease the two storefronts along Main Street. An open house to showcase the completed storefronts is planned before the end of the year. All donors to the opera house restoration will be recognized by having their names – or the name of someone they wish to honor or memorialize – listed on a permanent plaque to be mounted in the opera house. To contribute, mail donations to O.P.E.R.A., P.O. Box 334, Ellendale, ND 58436, or donate online at www.ellendaleoperahouse.com/donate . For additional information on leasing of space in the opera house or to see the storefront spaces, contact Justin at 701-535-0347 . O.P.E.R.A. – Organization of People in Ellendale for Restoration of the Arts – was formed in 1992 to save the Main Street landmark from the wrecking ball. O.P.E.R.A. is a charitable non-profit organization, so all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. ADVERTISEMENT Visit the Facebook page for restoration photos on additional building updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/122667311149139/ Comments Share Share this article Community contributions Community contributions Unpaid content from readers. Lightly edited. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags NONPROFITS NORTH DAKOTA FUNDRAISERS Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Community Dacotah Bank accepting applications for scholarships 42m ago Community District 24 Dem-NPL to meet Nov. 19 57m ago Community Jamestown Community Foundation awards grant to Thanksgiving Meal Group 1h ago ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads North Dakota Voters in 2 North Dakota counties reject property tax increases 2d ago · By Jack Dura / North Dakota Monitor North Dakota North Dakota's Pembina Gorge State Park completes first season 4d ago · By Maxwell Marko Local The Jamestown Sun's Wednesday print edition expected to be delivered Thursday 16h ago Lifestyle What if this winter’s forecast holds true? 4d ago · By Don Kinzler