Intermountain Opera Bozeman is thrilled to present several free opera performances under the Big Sky this summer. Baritone Levi Hernandez will treat audiences to opera and musical theater selections showcasing Intermountain Opera Bozeman’s 2019-2020 season. Mr. Hernandez is a nationally-renowned opera singer who performed the role of Ford in IOB’s 2017 production of Falstaff. He will return to Bozeman in April to perform in IOB's upcoming production of The Marriage of Figaro. Mr. Hernandez will be joined by pianist Erin Henke and four outstanding regional artists: Tasha Fain, Lukas Graf, Rachel Osen, and Wendy Monson. Belgrade Community Library will host the first performance at Lewis and Clark Park on Friday, August 2nd, at 5:30 pm. This event will include free family activities! On Saturday, August 3rd, a performance will take place during the Sweet Pea Festival at 11:15 a.m. at The Hollow in Lindley Park. Admission is included in your purchase of the Sweet Pea wristband. The weekend will continue with a performance at the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts in Livingston, Montana on Sunday, August 4th. Join IOB board of directors and staff for a pre-performance reception at 2:00, then move to the Dulcie Theatre for the 3:00 show. Both the concert and the reception are free and open to the public. These events are made possible by The Sweet Pea Festival, Robyn and Orville Erlenbush and ERA Landmark Realty, Sal & Carol G. Lalani, Kirk Michels, Donald B. Gimbel, and April & Peter Nalen. For more information, call (406) 587-2889 or visit intermountainopera.org/summer.