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Cornell College Theatre Production: The Spitfire Grill

<p>By Fred Alley, James Valcq, and Lee David Zlotoff; directed by Caroline Price. A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill. It is for sale but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely cookin' at the Spitfire Grill.</p><p>From the New York Times: "A soul satisfying … work of theatrical resourcefulness. A compelling story that flows with grace and carries the rush of anticipation. The story moves, the characters have many dimensions and their transformations are plausible and moving. The musical is freeing. It is penetrated by honesty and it glows."</p>

3/01/20 2020-03-01 13:00:00 -0600

1:00 p.m.

First Street Community Center
Mount Vernon

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The Enchanted Forest - Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre

<p>Enjoy a performance of "The Enchanted Forest," a children's opera performed by the Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre.</p><p>Anna Young's children's opera, "The Enchanted Forest, is suitable for all ages and has themes of making good choices & tolerance. It is also a 'choose-your-own-adventure' opera, as each audience will decide if the lead will be a hero (Prince) or a heroine (Princess). Our Young Artist cast will play all roles.</p><p>This performance has been created to be specially accessible for those needing a sensory-friendly environment.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-28 11:30:00 -0500

1/11/20 2020-01-11 10:30:00 -0600

10:30 a.m.

Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids

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ORCHESTRA IOWA MASTERWORKS III: BEETHOVEN 250

<ul><li><section><h5>BEAUTIFUL & TRIUMPHANT!</h5><p>The much acclaimed and award-winning Bulgarian violinist Bella Hristova, joins Orchestra Iowa in a January Masterworks Beethoven 250 concert with a spell-binding performance of the masterwork Sibelius Violin Concerto. The orchestra will also start off a year of celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth with a performance of his glorious Symphony #7.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>PANUFNIK</strong><br><em>Landscape</em></p><p><strong>SIBELIUS</strong><br>Violin Concerto<br>Bella Hristova, Violin</p><p><strong>BEETHOVEN</strong><br>Symphony No. 7</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 & under are eligible for a FREE ticket with paying adult. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>College Student tickets can be purchased for $10.</p><p>Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p></section></li></ul>

2/01/20 2020-02-01 19:30:00 -0600

7:30 p.m.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Cedar Rapids

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ORCHESTRA IOWA MASTERWORKS IV: REBELLIOUS RUSSIANS

<h5>DMITRI ‘S DEFIANT OVATION!</h5><p>Ballet Quad Cities will join Orchestra Iowa on stage for a new interpretation of Stravinsky’s <em>Dumbarton Oaks Concerto</em> in the March Masterworks Rebellious Russians concert. Other rebellious composers on the program include Alexander Borodin with his well-known <em>Polovtsian Dances</em> from his opera, “Prince Igor,” and the bad boy composer of the Soviet Union, Dmitri Shostakovich. The orchestra will conclude with his heart-thumping Symphony No. 5.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>STRAVINSKY</strong><br><em>Dumbarton Oaks Concerto</em> <br>with Ballet Quad Cities</p><p><strong>BORODIN</strong><br><em>Polovtsian Dances</em></p><p><strong>SHOSTAKOVICH</strong><br>Symphony No. 5</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 & under are eligible for a FREE ticket with paying adult. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>College Student tickets can be purchased for $10.</p><p>Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

3/07/20 2020-03-07 19:30:00 -0600

7:30 p.m.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Cedar Rapids

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ORCHESTRA IOWA MASTERWORKS V: MOZART’S REQUIEM

<h5>EMOTIONALLY STIRRING CHORAL MASTERPIECE!</h5><p>Orchestra Iowa teams up with the Chamber Singers of Iowa City and acclaimed vocalists Jessica Pray Patel, Suzanne Lommler, Charles Blandy, and Kevin Deas, in a performance of Mozart’s final masterpiece, the <em>Requiem</em>. The April Masterworks concert also features a continuation of the 250th celebration of Beethoven with a performance of his sublime First Symphony.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>E. DOOLITTLE</strong><br><em>A Short Slow Life</em></p><p><strong>BEETHOVEN</strong><br>Symphony No. 1</p><p><strong>MOZART</strong><br><em>Requiem</em><br>Chamber Singers of Iowa City</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 & under are eligible for a FREE ticket with paying adult. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>College Student tickets can be purchased for $10.</p><p>Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

4/04/20 2020-04-04 19:30:00 -0500

7:30 p.m.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Cedar Rapids

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ORCHESTRA IOWA MASTERWORKS VI: RACH 3

<h5>JOYCE YANG’S EXCITING ENCORE!</h5><p>Beloved pianist from a couple years ago, Joyce Yang returns to Orchestra Iowa to perform Rachmaninoff’s monumentally difficult Piano Concerto No. 3. The final masterworks concert of the season, RACH 3, also includes the lyrical Brahms Symphony No. 1.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>G.L. FRANK</strong><br>Coqueteos from Leyendas: <em>An Andean Walkabout</em></p><p><strong>BRAHMS</strong><br>Symphony No. 1</p><p><strong>RACHMANINOFF</strong><br>Piano Concerto No. 3<br>Joyce Yang, Piano</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 & under are eligible for a FREE ticket with paying adult. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>College Student tickets can be purchased for $10.</p><p>Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

5/30/20 2020-05-30 19:30:00 -0500

7:30 p.m.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Cedar Rapids

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MADAMA BUTTERFLY

<h5>RIVETING & EMOTIONAL!</h5><p>Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre opens its season with Puccini’s magnificent tragic masterpiece <em>Madama Butterfly</em>. One of the top five most frequently performed operas, it tells the heartbreaking and timeless tale of unrequited love, and will have audiences riveted from the first sweet notes through the intense and emotional finale.</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 & under or in College are eligible for half-off tickets. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some other restrictions may apply.</p><p>Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

1/17/20 2020-01-17 19:30:00 -0600

7:30 p.m.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Cedar Rapids

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ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS IV: THE MUSIC OF QUEEN

<h5>HIGH OCTANE EVENING OF ROCK HITS!</h5><p>An incredible night of symphonic rock! Michael Shotton and the Jean N’ Classics band team up with Orchestra Iowa to pay homage to the legendary Freddie Mercury and Queen. Hear classic Queen songs from “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and “You’re My Best Friend” to “Somebody to Love” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” This full-blown rock concert will have you stomping your feet, clapping your hands, and singing along to the most iconic rock anthems of our time!</p><p>“THE MUSIC OF QUEEN” is a Jeans N’ Classics production & part of the Orchestra Iowa Pops at the Paramount series.</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 & under or in College are eligible for half-off tickets. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some other restrictions may apply.</p><p>Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>

5/16/20 2020-05-16 19:30:00 -0500

7:30 p.m.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

<p>From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. <em>Up All Night </em>celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated <em>Day into Night</em>, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art.</p> 2019-12-26 16:00:00 -0600

12/26/19 2019-12-26 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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City Circle Theatre Company presents Disney's High School Musical

<p>Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, and the Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians, and Skater Dudes at East High in City Circle’s annual teen show. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, and the brainy Gabriella cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo”, their alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well. Filled with catchy songs and exciting dance routines, <em>Disney’s High School Musical</em> is fun for the whole family!   </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Student Rush: </strong>Students with a valid school ID can attend the performance Saturday, September 21 for only $10. Student rush tickets are available starting one hour before the performance through the Box Office.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Group Discounts:</strong> Groups of 10 or more can save 15%; contact the Box Office for details.</em></p> 2020-06-28 22:00:00 -0500

6/28/20 2020-06-28 19:30:00 -0500

7:30 p.m.

Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
Coralville

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The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

5/29/20 2020-05-29 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

5/30/20 2020-05-30 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 16:00:00 -0500

5/31/20 2020-05-31 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

6/04/20 2020-06-04 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

6/05/20 2020-06-05 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

6/06/20 2020-06-06 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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The Book Club Play

<p dir="ltr">A popular new show for theaters across the country.  With intimate discussions about life and literature, it is a delightful romp about live, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2019-08-18 16:00:00 -0500

6/07/20 2020-06-07 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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The Rainbow Fish Musical

<p dir="ltr">Based on the book by Marcus Pfister, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean.  The other creatures gather each day to watch Rainbow Fish show off beautiful shiny scales.  When he refuses to share his scales, Rainbow Fish discovers how lonely selfishness can be.  A lovely tale about the joy found in generosity.</p> 2019-08-18 20:30:00 -0500

4/24/20 2020-04-24 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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The Rainbow Fish Musical

<p dir="ltr">Based on the book by Marcus Pfister, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean.  The other creatures gather each day to watch Rainbow Fish show off beautiful shiny scales.  When he refuses to share his scales, Rainbow Fish discovers how lonely selfishness can be.  A lovely tale about the joy found in generosity.</p> 2019-08-18 15:30:00 -0500

4/25/20 2020-04-25 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

10
The Rainbow Fish Musical

<p dir="ltr">Based on the book by Marcus Pfister, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean.  The other creatures gather each day to watch Rainbow Fish show off beautiful shiny scales.  When he refuses to share his scales, Rainbow Fish discovers how lonely selfishness can be.  A lovely tale about the joy found in generosity.</p> 2019-08-18 15:30:00 -0500

4/26/20 2020-04-26 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

10
The Rainbow Fish Musical

<p dir="ltr">Based on the book by Marcus Pfister, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean.  The other creatures gather each day to watch Rainbow Fish show off beautiful shiny scales.  When he refuses to share his scales, Rainbow Fish discovers how lonely selfishness can be.  A lovely tale about the joy found in generosity.</p> 2019-08-18 20:30:00 -0500

5/01/20 2020-05-01 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

10
The Rainbow Fish Musical

<p dir="ltr">Based on the book by Marcus Pfister, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean.  The other creatures gather each day to watch Rainbow Fish show off beautiful shiny scales.  When he refuses to share his scales, Rainbow Fish discovers how lonely selfishness can be.  A lovely tale about the joy found in generosity.</p> 2019-08-18 15:30:00 -0500

5/02/20 2020-05-02 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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Church Basement Ladies

<p dir="ltr">Meet the ladies who work in the church basement cooking meals for church functions. A humorous “scrapbook of memories” of what it was like to grow up Lutheran in the Midwest in the 1950s. A delicious musical comedy unfolds as they stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on course! </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

3/20/20 2020-03-20 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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Church Basement Ladies

<p dir="ltr">Meet the ladies who work in the church basement cooking meals for church functions. A humorous “scrapbook of memories” of what it was like to grow up Lutheran in the Midwest in the 1950s. A delicious musical comedy unfolds as they stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on course! </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

3/21/20 2020-03-21 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

15
Church Basement Ladies

<p dir="ltr">Meet the ladies who work in the church basement cooking meals for church functions. A humorous “scrapbook of memories” of what it was like to grow up Lutheran in the Midwest in the 1950s. A delicious musical comedy unfolds as they stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on course! </p> 2019-08-18 16:00:00 -0500

3/22/20 2020-03-22 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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Church Basement Ladies

<p dir="ltr">Meet the ladies who work in the church basement cooking meals for church functions. A humorous “scrapbook of memories” of what it was like to grow up Lutheran in the Midwest in the 1950s. A delicious musical comedy unfolds as they stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on course! </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

3/26/20 2020-03-26 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

15
Church Basement Ladies

<p dir="ltr">Meet the ladies who work in the church basement cooking meals for church functions. A humorous “scrapbook of memories” of what it was like to grow up Lutheran in the Midwest in the 1950s. A delicious musical comedy unfolds as they stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on course! </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

3/27/20 2020-03-27 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

15
Church Basement Ladies

<p dir="ltr">Meet the ladies who work in the church basement cooking meals for church functions. A humorous “scrapbook of memories” of what it was like to grow up Lutheran in the Midwest in the 1950s. A delicious musical comedy unfolds as they stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on course! </p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500

3/28/20 2020-03-28 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

15
Church Basement Ladies

<p dir="ltr">Meet the ladies who work in the church basement cooking meals for church functions. A humorous “scrapbook of memories” of what it was like to grow up Lutheran in the Midwest in the 1950s. A delicious musical comedy unfolds as they stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on course! </p> 2019-08-18 16:00:00 -0500

3/29/20 2020-03-29 14:00:00 -0500

2:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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Frog Prince of Spamalot

<p dir="ltr">Hyronomous doesn’t fit in with other frogs from the bogs.  He doesn’t look like them; he doesn’t like what they like.  He’s lonely and he wants to fit in.  Glinda the Good Witch then tells him he is really a prince under a spell and there is only one way to break the spell.</p> 2019-08-18 20:30:00 -0500

2/21/20 2020-02-21 19:00:00 -0600

7:00 p.m.

Hope Martin Theatre
Waterloo

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