Jul 14, 2026 02:42PM ● By Beth Hedlund and Margie Jones, Strauss Board Co-Chairs
The Strauss festival returns to its roots in Vienna with the 2026 theme “Vienna Once More.”
Aug 06, 2025 03:29PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Rawbert A. Wagner
Founder Iris Zimbelman’s vision 36 years ago was to bring the light, lyrical sounds of Johann Strauss Jr. that she experienced in Vienna to Elk Grove. Since then, her vision has grown into a full musical and visual production that is now a cherished community tradition.
