The Mauch Chunk Opera House welcomes Canadians Dala as they perform on its stage for the first time at 8 p.m. Friday.

Juno nominees and winners of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala write and sing in harmony best described as angelic. These two best friends met in their high school music class in 2002. They have since released five albums and toured extensively across North America.Drawing upon influences like The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, Dala write songs that are both catchy and insightful. Walther's ethereal soprano voice blends seamlessly with Carbine's velvety alto, creating the lush harmonies that have become their trademark.The sheer joy with which they perform is infectious, turning first-time listeners into instant fans. Dala are equally entertaining between songs, telling funny and down to earth stories that make every show unique.Tickets are available 24/7 on the opera house website,

www.mcohjt.com, by visiting SoundCheck Records in downtown Jim Thorpe or by calling 570-325-4009.The opera house box office is open from noon to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 570-325-0249. The venue, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, is open from noon until 5 p.m. on show days, and tickets are available for most shows at the door at showtime.Coming up at the opera house:• Saturday: Tom Sadge and his Tribute to Neil Diamond. Show starts at 8 p.m.• Oct. 8: The Alt, three master Irish traditional musicians, John Doyle, Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O'Leary. Show starts at 8 p.m.• Oct. 9: John Denver Tribute with singer/songwriter Ted Vigil. Show starts at 8 p.m.• Oct. 10: Damn the Torpedoes Tom Petty Tribute. Show starts at 8 p.m.• Oct. 14: The Young Dubliners, Celtic rock and more. Show starts at 8 p.m.• Oct. 16: Leo Kottke, master of the acoustic guitar who can be heard in the work of many players today. Show 8 p.m.• Oct. 17: Eaglemania, If you love The Eagles, then this is the show to see. Show starts at 8 p.m.