700 Candles to Lite String Quartet Concert

duda • February 3, 2026

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Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music and atmosphere at Romance on the Strings, a one-of-a-kind candlelit concert set within the stunning historic walls of St. Mary’s Church in Alton. The performance will feature a string quartet presenting romantic classical selections alongside music from the cinema, illuminated exclusively by 700 flickering candles, creating an ambiance unlike any traditional concert experience.


The evening’s musicians are distinguished members of the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra:

  • Lisa Miedema, violin
  • Jennifer Frens, violin
  • Shari Boone, viola
  • Ben Ploegstra, cello


Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students/children (18 & under) + convenience fee. Tickets may be purchased online through Ticketleap at ticketleap.events/events/siouxcenterarts, or by phone at 712.722.2782 (Sioux Center Arts) or 712.722.0761 (City Office). Printed tickets—perfect for gifting—are available at the City Office. Seating is general admission.

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Audition dates and times are January 29, 6-9pm and January 31, 9am-3pm. Performance dates are June 3-6 and both are located at 1270 7th St NE, Sioux Center