A new executive director at the Pella Opera House will start soon.

Cyndi Atkins begins officially working on December 18th. Atkins tells KNIA/KRLS News she’s honored to take on the role, and looks forward to continuing work of making the Pella Opera House a must-see destination for the arts and a high-end venue for a variety of events.

“I am thrilled to be a part of this wonderful facility, I have been a guest at the Pella Opera House so many times over the past few decades, and to now be one who is running the facility just makes my heart very happy,” she says.

Supporters of the Pella Opera House and the rest of the community will have the chance to meet Atkins and learn more about her vision for the Historic Pella landmark at the free-to-attend Holiday Hoopla event on Thursday, December 21st from 4 to 7 p.m. The night will also serve as a launch party for the upcoming 2018 season at the Pella Opera House, with tickets on sale for the shows and opportunities for those in the community to become members.

Hear more from Atkins and the Pella Opera House on today’s Let’s Talk Pella.