NOVA Center for the Performing Arts and Rimrock Opera Foundation will host OperaFest at the Hilands Golf Club, 714 Poly Drive, Billings, Montana Saturday April 13, 2024, beginning at 6PM with hors d’oeuvres and no-host cocktails, followed by a gourmet dinner with select wines. OperaFest is a delightful evening with live opera entertainment, fine dining, and upscale live and silent auctions.

The cast of the upcoming operetta Cinderella, written by Composer Pauline Viardot, will be performing at OperaFest throughout the evening. OperaFest is a unique opportunity to meet and hear professional singers and musicians in an intimate setting. The operetta Cinderella will be performed at NOVA on April 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 2024.

OperaFest live auction items include an African photo safari for two, and an appearance in a Rimrock Opera – NOVA production, a private gourmet dinner for eight by a local prominent chef, and a wine and hors d’oeuvre party for 20 with NOVA performance tickets. Attire is as formal as the guest wishes.


Previous events:


Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 6:30PM

This annual event is a vital fundraiser for NOVA’s Youth Conservatory. Sponsors include The Northern Hotel and NOVA Board members. 

Valentine’s Day…a day for hearts, a day for recognition of all those people and things we love!  Celebrate with the ones you love, and support the arts with NOVA Center for the Performing Arts as they host the annual celebration For The Love of the Arts. This year’s celebration will be held February 14th, at NOVA, 2317 Montana Ave., Billings, MT. Doors open at 6:30PM, guests will be treated to an evening of tasty treats, complimentary wine, as well as live music by the local trio “Mojo”. Ticket prices are $50 per couple and $30 for individuals. A silent auction filled with delightful “date night” gift cards will also be held, as well as the popular wine raffle.  The winning ticket for the raffle wins the bottle of wine as well as two wine glasses…and a night for two at The Northern Hotel in downtown Billings. Come for the goodies, come for the fun, come “for the love of the arts”. 


Auction of Arias: Sunday, October 15, 2023 6:30PM

One of the most popular fundraisers of the year for NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, this event features local, national and regional opera performers singing a selection of favorite opera arias and Broadway showstoppers.

Performers from the opera, Orpheus and Eurydice, playing at NOVA during this time. will be performing.

Guests will meet and mingle with the artists, while enjoying select wines and desserts in this intimate setting. During the evening, attendees are able to bid on their choice of favorite singer to perform select numbers from the program.

Location: McCormick Cafe, 2419 Montana Ave., Billings, MT


Reds, Whites and Brews

A taste of the Season!

Saturday, September 9, 2023 6:00PM

NOVA is hosting the annual season-opening fundraising event, Reds, Whites, and Brews. This fun evening brings together NOVA’s supporters, performers, and staff for a smorgasbord of performance, food, and drink. We want to thank our sponsors Uberbrew (beer) and Dickey’s (BBQ).

Funds will be raised for future summer camps, ongoing classes, and supporting NOVA’s mission to provide drama, musical theater, improv comedy, opera, and youth conservatory under one roof.

Throughout the night the different directors of this season’s productions will offer short glimpses of the shows to come! A true “Taste of the Season”!