in 2011 on the decommissioned USS The Sullivans, docked at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park and the world premiere of SHOT! in 2016 at Shea's Theatre in downtown Buffalo. From 2017 the company also began touring their productions and concerts in the Buffalo metropolitan area. Ruminski's performances in Nickel City Opera's productions have included Don Basilio in The Barber of Seville (2009), Colline in La bohème (2011), Figaro in The Marriage of Figaro (2015), and William McKinley in the world premiere of SHOT! (2016). Composed by Persis Vehar, SHOT! is based on events surrounding the assassination of President William McKinley who was shot in Buffalo in September 1901 while attending a reception at the Temple of Music. In addition to his performances, Ruminski has co-directed some of the company's productions and in 2014 also directed the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's production of Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle, featuring the glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly. In 2017, Ruminski received Opera America's Bravo Service Award, whose recipients "promote opera in their communities and work tirelessly to ensure the highest possible artistic quality and community service." Roles and opera companies Ruminski's opera performances have included, among others: Skołuba in The Haunted Manor (Greater Buffalo Opera, 1997) Colline in La bohème (New York City Opera, 1999) Zuniga in Carmen (New York City Opera, 1999; Metropolitan Opera, 2001) Albert in La Juive (New Israeli Opera, 2000) Sparafucile in Rigoletto (New Israeli Opera, 2000) Ferrando in Il trovatore (Michigan Opera Theatre, 2002) Dottore Grenvil in La traviata (Santa Fe Opera, 2002)<ref>The Santa Fe New Mexican (19 July 2002). "Love in the Time of Opera", p. 94. Retrieved 29 October 2017.</ref> Fenicio in Ermione (Dallas Opera, 2003; New York City Opera, 2004)Midgette, Anne (13 April 2004). "Long Buried, Rossini Work Rises to the Occasion". New York Times. Retrieved 29 October 2017. The King of Egypt in Aida (Opéra de Monte-Carlo, 2004; Florida Grand Opera, 2006)Roca, Octavio (2 November 2006). "Vigorous Verdi". Miami New Times. Retrieved 30 October 2017. Frère Laurent in Roméo et Juliette (Opera Lyra, 2005) Don Alfonso in Così fan tutte (Seattle Opera, 2006) Gualtiero in I puritani (Metropolitan Opera, 2006–2007) Licaone in Giove in Argo (concert performance, Avery Fisher Hall, 2008) Garibaldo in Rodelinda (Portland Opera, 2008) Monterone in Rigoletto (Toledo Opera, 2008) Sarastro in The Magic Flute (Opera Lyra, 2009; Opera Ireland, 2009) Banquo in Macbeth (Opera Ireland, 2009) Nikitich in Boris