Join us at Four Rivers Cultural Center on November 7thand be among the first audiences to experience the world premiere of The Crown Maker—an inspiring new opera celebrating the life and legacy of Eva Castellanoz, a beloved local treasure in our community. Lobby Doors open at 6pm, the show starts at 7pm.
The Crown Maker tells the story of Castellanoz, a Mexican American healer, artist, educator, and tireless advocate for immigrant rights. Rooted in Oregon history and shaped by traditions of community storytelling, this moving production explores how creativity, compassion, and cultural knowledge can transform lives across generations.
Told in the style of a traditional corrido, The Crown Maker blends poetry, history, and music to honor one woman’s fearless community leadership. Through an evocative score and intimate storytelling, the opera celebrates Castellanoz’s lifelong commitment to uplifting others through art, healing traditions, and grassroots activism.
Her work created spaces where identity, heritage, and belonging could flourish—even in the face of social and political barriers. The Crown Maker invites audiences of all ages to reflect on the enduring power of cultural inheritance, resilience, memory, and the everyday acts of courage that continue to shape our communities.
Date & Time
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum
676 Southwest 5th Avenue Ontario, Oregon 97914
Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum
About
Four Rivers Cultural Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit located in the Western Treasure Valley, Ontario Oregon. We are an 85,000 sq foot facility that is home to a performing arts theater, museum, Japanese garden, rotating art gallery and conference and rental facility. Our mission and belief are that every individual should have access to the transforming power of culture, because of that belief, we provide them at the lowest cost or free. We bring people to learn from one another and challenge the idea that our differences separate us. We do this through four tenets of our programming; Inspire, Preserve, Serve and Inform.
