The Ideal Theater & Bar is a restored 1914 venue in the heart of Cedar Rapids' NewBo arts district, where live music, comedy, and a craft cocktail bar share one historic room. Catch a show under the gilded tin ceiling, or rent the space for a wedding, reception, birthday, or corporate event.
Legion Arts is a non-profit arts organization that hosts many cultural and recreational events. The center is a part of the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance and is an epicenter for many concerts, music festivals, exhibitions, fund raisers and other community events. The place supports and encourages young artistes and budding talent by providing them a lucrative platform for showcasing their works. It is also involved in a lot charity work. To know more about the place, do call ahead or visit the website.
"Business in the front, party in the back!" We boast breakfast, lunch, dinner, AND bar in the front of the house. Venture to the back and you'll be surprised to find a full bar, performance stage, games and arcade, and our garage door that continues out to our patio. We regularly stay booked for live performers and events. North Point is your one stop shop for food, drinks, and a great time!
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Orchestra Iowa is the area's only professional symphony orchestra. We bring a diverse lineup of exceptional music to eastern Iowa, including richly talented local artists and world-renowned guest musicians.
Cedar Rapids Opera was founded in 1998 by Dr. Daniel Kleinknecht. It is one of two professional opera companies in the state of Iowa, performing between 3 and 5 productions annually, including an elementary school outreach opera. CROpera's nationally respected Young Artist Program was developed in 2002 to enhance the opera chorus with pre-professional singers and provide emerging artists with experience working alongside seasoned professionals.
Elk's Lodge #251 Provides Banquet Hall, Event Center and Banquet Facility to the Cedar Rapids, IA Area.
The Cedar Rapids Paramount Theatre is one of the few surviving grand movie palaces of the early 20th century. Built in the 1920 s, this architecturally extravagant, 1900 seat theater/performing arts center hosts nearly 200 events per year including concerts, fundraisers, corporate meetings, dance recitals and the Broadway Series of live theater productions. It is home to Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra, the Cedar Rapids Organ Society and community concerts. It was a gift to the city in 1975. The Paramount is included in the National Register of Historic Places that notes buildings of historical or architectural significance. The style is standard theater architecture, a combination of baroque and rococo popular in theaters of the period. It features a Wurlitzer pipe organ.
Old Neighborhood's menu uses locally sourced products whenever possible, such as breads from Great Harvest Bread Co., meats from Webster City Custom Meats & craft brews or liqours made here in Iowa. We support local musicians every Sunday evening from 5-8pm, serving a unique white plate special during the show. ONP also follows the popular band, Widespread Panic, showcasing several art pieces from past concerts. Join us for 2 for 1 Happy Hour deals on Domestics & Wells 3-7pm Monday-Thursday or Friday 3-6pm. Breakfast is served 9am-noon Saturdays & Sundays.
