It’s been a long time coming – the last time there was opera at the Casino Civic Hall was in 2017.

The upgraded civic hall will again host a night of country music and opera in May.

The 88 year old Casino Civic Hall has had its main hall floor replaced.

There has been an installation of under-stage flooring, the fixing of wall-mounted fans, restoration of the Art Deco lighting and other electrical upgrades.

This was done through a $152,000 grant from the Stronger Country Communities Fund.

Richmond Valley Council also received $208,000 from the State Government’s Regional Cultural Fund for internal painting, further stage flooring work, and the purchase of new chairs.

The exterior of the civic hall has not been upgraded and the outside doesn’t match the beauty of the interior.

Inside the civic hall looks smart, perfect to host a night of opera.

Are You Lonesome Tonight will be performed at the Casino Civic Hall on Tuesday, May 6 as part of Opera Queensland’s national tour and hosted by Richmond Valley Council.

The show explores some of the great music of both genres, as three singers and a musician take the audience on a trip from Puccini and Verdi to Hank Williams and Dolly Parton.

Mayor Robert Mustow said there was banquet style seating in the Casino Civic Hall, and he was looking forward to the performance.

“With a show of this calibre, I expect there will be great interest not only from our area, but from across the region,” Mr Mustow said.

Patrons are encouraged to BYO refreshments and beverages to the concert.

Tickets are $12 and are available here. Or at council offices in Casino or Evans Head.

For more information on the show, go here.

On March 30, Arts Kyogle is bringing three opera singers to perform in Kyogle. Tickets cost $25. For more info go here.

The information in this story was provided by Richmond Valley Council.

This article appeared on indyNR.com on 24 February 2025.
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