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SUMMARY:Free for All: Linn County Arts & Culture Week
DESCRIPTION:Discover the incredible arts and culture experiences happening right here in Linn County. It’s all free!\n\n\n\nNo admission. No cost. Just come and experience something new.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is expanding its popular Free Admission Days into Free for All: Linn County Arts & Culture Week\, a weeklong celebration inviting residents and visitors to explore the places\, people\, and experiences that make our community vibrant.  \n\n\n\nVisit a favorite. Discover a new one. Bring the family. Invite a friend. \nFifteen nonprofit organizations are participating and will offer their own free experience\, program\, or activity during the week.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the Schedule
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/free-for-all-linn-county-arts-culture-week/
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CATEGORIES:Learning & Events,Nonprofit Calendar
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SUMMARY:EIAA Chili Cookoff 2026
DESCRIPTION:🌶️ THE CHILI COOK OFF IS BACK! 🌶️\n\nSixteen teams. Sixteen chilis. One VERY important vote. Yours.\n\nJoin us on October 30 for the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Chili Cook Off\, where local businesses and organizations will battle it out to see who really makes the best chili in town.\n\nAnd for just $10\, you can taste ALL of it!\n\nYour admission lets you sample chili from all 16 teams\, then cast your vote for the coveted People’s Choice Award.\n\nWe also have a pretty fantastic group of celebrity judges joining us\, including:\n\n🌶️ Mitch Keller\, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher and Cedar Rapids native\n\n🌶️ Catherine Blades of Everyday Iowa\n\n🌶️ Nassor Cooper\, local musician and recording artist\n\n🌶️ Tiffany O’Donnell\, Cedar Rapids Mayor\n\n🌶️ John Paul Schafer\, nationally known artist\n\nAnd since this is the night before Halloween\, EVERYONE is encouraged to come in costume. Contestants\, judges\, guests\, friends\, families\, we want to see all of it.\n\nCome spooky. Come ridiculous. Come creative. Just come hungry.\n\n🏆 Judges Award\n🏆 People’s Choice Award\n👑 Best Costume\n🌶️ 16 different chilis to taste\n🎟️ Just $10 to eat and vote\n\nBest of all\, your $10 helps support K to 12 programming at Eastern Iowa Arts Academy!\n\nSince moving into Arthur Elementary School\, we have seen our foot traffic increase more than 400 percent. More kids are walking through our doors\, which means we need more classes\, more supplies\, and more financial aid to make sure cost does not keep a young person from participating.\n\nSo grab your friends\, put on a costume\, bring your appetite\, taste everything\, pick your favorite\, and help us raise some money for the kids while we are at it. And if you don’t want to dress up– come gawk at the people who did!\n\nOctober 30\, 2026\nEastern Iowa Arts Academy\n2630 B Ave NE\, Cedar Rapids\n\n$10 gets you in and gets you ALL the chili tasting.\nhttps://square.link/u/VWKb0QoS\n\nCome hungry. Come dressed up. Come have some fun. 🌶️🎃
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/eiaa-chili-cookoff-2026/
LOCATION:Eastern Iowa Arts Academy\, 2630 B Avenue\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Iowa Arts Academy":MAILTO:info@eiaaprogram.org
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SUMMARY:Art Without Limits: A Celebration Gala
DESCRIPTION:ART WITHOUT LIMITS\nNovember 6 | 6 to 8 PM\nEastern Iowa Arts Academy Study Hall and Litow Gallery\n\nJoin Eastern Iowa Arts Academy and The Arc of East Central Iowa for an evening celebrating creativity\, community\, and some truly incredible artists.\n\nArt Without Limits returns this year with a gallery full of original artwork created by artists from The Arc of East Central Iowa Dayhab program. Three times a month the Dayhab art students come to take classes and not only do they have the best time\, they really create some beautiful work\, so we want to show it off! Guests can browse and purchase a wide variety of pieces\, enjoy music\, charcuterie\, and fun mocktails\, and spend the evening surrounded by art and the people who created it.\n\nAnd one of the best parts? The artists keep the money from the artwork they sell.\n\nCome find something you love\, meet the artists\, enjoy a great night out\, and help us celebrate the talent and creativity within our community.\n\nArt Without Limits\nNovember 6\n6 to 8 PM\n$35 buy online or at the door\nhttps://square.link/u/3sOJCuGP
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/art-without-limits-a-celebration-gala-2/
LOCATION:Eastern Iowa Arts Academy\, 2630 B Avenue\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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SUMMARY:Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Gala
DESCRIPTION:An evening of exceptional cuisine\, libations\, and amazing art is here…the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s 11th Annual Gala! The fundraiser\, benefiting educational and outreach programming at the CRMA\, will be held Friday\, November 6\, 2026\, at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. This is our one and only fundraiser of the year and it’s going to be magnificent! You’ll be captivated by the professional Artist Gallery\, sensational Silent Auction items\, and a Live Auction filled with art and experiences you won’t want to miss. Our bidding platform will allow you to purchase your tickets on-line and bid on all your Silent Auction items right from your cell phone or mobile device. Black Tie Optional. For more information\, purchase tickets\, or donate\, go to www.crma.org.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/cedar-rapids-museum-of-art-gala/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Country Club\, 550 27th Street Drive SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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SUMMARY:Storytellers of Cedar Rapids: A Seat at the Table
DESCRIPTION:Matthew 25 presents Storytellers of Cedar Rapids: A Seat at the Table\n\nStorytellers of Cedar Rapids continues Season 3 on Wednesday\, November 18\, with A Seat at the Table\, an evening of authentic\, heartfelt\, funny\, and often surprising true stories shared live on stage at Groundswell!\n\nWe all want to feel like we belong. But finding our place isn’t always easy. Sometimes we’re welcomed with open arms. Other times\, we have to pull up our own chair\, make room for someone else\, or discover that the table we thought we wanted to sit at isn’t where we belong after all.\n\nJoin us as local storytellers share personal experiences exploring belonging\, inclusion\, connection\, and what it means to have a seat at the table.\n\nNo two Storytellers events are ever the same. One story may have you laughing out loud\, while the next moves you or offers an entirely new perspective. The evening also features live music from a local artist and an Open Mic opportunity for audience members to share their own stories.\n\nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026\n\nTime: Doors open at 7:00 PM; show begins at 7:30 PM\n\nLocation: Groundswell\, 201 3rd Ave SW\, Cedar Rapids\n\nSnacks and beverages will be available for purchase from Groundswell Cafe.\n\nCome enjoy an evening of storytelling\, connection\, and community. There’s a seat at the table for everyone!
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/storytellers-of-cedar-rapids-a-seat-at-the-table/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 3rd Ave SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@hub25.org
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SUMMARY:Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with neighbors\, makers\, and music at our Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair! Browse unique\, handmade gifts from local vendors\, enjoy tasty bites\, and soak in festive live music—all while supporting Matthew 25’s mission to build a stronger\, healthier Cedar Rapids community. \n\nWhat you will find:\n\n 	Local Makers & Artisans: One-of-a-kind gifts\, holiday décor\, jewelry\, soaps\, prints\, woodcrafts\, baked goods\, and more.\n 	Delicious Food: Warm drinks and seasonal treats from Groundswell Cafe to keep you cozy while you shop.\n 	Live Music: Cheerful tunes from local artists to set the holiday mood.\n 	Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the whole crew for a joyful community outing.\n\nDetails on the event:\n\n 	Date: Saturday\, December 5\n 	Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n 	Where: Groundswell Event Space – 201 3rd AVE SW\n 	Admission: Free to attend
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/cultivate-hope-holiday-craft-fair-4/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 3rd Ave SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
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SUMMARY:Storytellers of Cedar Rapids: The Gift of "_______"
DESCRIPTION:Matthew 25 presents Storytellers of Cedar Rapids: The Gift of [_____]\, a special addition to this year’s lineup during the holiday season!\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, December 16\, for an evening of authentic\, heartfelt\, funny\, and often surprising true stories shared live on stage.\n\nThe holidays have a way of reminding us that some of the most meaningful gifts don’t come wrapped in a box. The gift of friendship. A second chance. An unexpected kindness. A lesson we didn’t know we needed. Maybe even a gift that changed everything.\n\nThe Gift of [________] leaves the blank open for our storytellers to fill as they share true stories about the gifts—given\, received\, discovered\, or unexpected—that have stayed with them.\n\nNo two Storytellers events are ever the same. One story may have you laughing out loud\, while the next may move you or offer a completely new perspective. Every show also features live music from local artists and an opportunity for audience members to step up and share during Open Mic.\n\nThis December 16 show will feature storytellers from past shows plus a special musical guest.\n\nSnacks and beverages will be available from Groundswell Cafe.\n\nShow begins at 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM)\nLocation: Groundswell\, 201 3rd Ave SW\nTickets\n\n 	Adult Single Show Ticket: $15\n 	Student Single Show Ticket: $7\n\nPlease note that all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding.\n\nCome for the stories. Leave with something to talk about.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/storytellers-of-cedar-rapids-the-gift-of-_______/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 3rd Ave SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
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