Brucemore

Art at Brucemore: Glass Bud Vase
2022-04-24 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
This event is sold out! Additional workshops will be added throughout the year.
Embrace you creativity!
Join the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio in piecing together a colorful bud vase! By using warm glass techniques, guests will make a unique 4″ x 6″ glass pocket vase to hold a flower, a perfect gift for Mother’s Day!
We will finish off each project with a chain for hanging. Projects can be put on a window for a beautiful suncatcher effect or hung on a wall! Projects will be available for pickup two weeks after the program at Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio.
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
Looking for another time? Register for our 12:30 p.m. class here!
Admission: $35 per person (Includes all materials and instruction)
This event is held in partnership with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

Arrival: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE. There is on-site parking both near our Visitor Center and the mansion.
Safety: Masks are optional. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is encouraged to do so. View our COVID policy here.
Check-in: Please check-in at the Visitor Center. If you selected Will Call, your tickets will be available there.
Capacity: The event is limited to 16 people per time.
Explore: Visitors are encouraged to explore the grounds before or after the event or to buy tickets for a self-guided mansion tour.

Art at Brucemore: Glass Bud Vase
2022-04-24 12:30 - 14:00 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
This event is sold out! We apologize for the inconvenience.
Embrace you creativity!
Join the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio in piecing together a colorful bud vase! By using warm glass techniques, guests will make a unique 4″ x 6″ glass pocket vase to hold a flower, a perfect gift for Mother’s Day!
We will finish off each project with a chain for hanging. Projects can be put on a window for a beautiful suncatcher effect or hung on a wall! Projects will be available for pickup 2 weeks after the program at Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio.
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 12:30 p.m.
Looking for another time? Register for our 10:30 a.m. class here!
Admission: $35 per person (Includes all materials and instruction)
This event is held in partnership with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

Arrival: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE. There is on-site parking both near our Visitor Center and the mansion.
Safety: Masks are optional. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is encouraged to do so. View our COVID policy here.
Check-in: Please check-in at the Visitor Center. If you selected Will Call, your tickets will be available there.
Capacity: The event is limited to 16 people per time.
Explore: Visitors are encouraged to explore the grounds before or after the event or to buy tickets for a self-guided mansion tour.

Restoring a Vision: Recovering Brucemore's Landscape
2022-05-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual
For over a century, Brucemore’s landscape has served as a living record, showcasing the history of the estate and the work of famed landscape architect Ossian Cole Simonds who designed much of the estate’s gardens and landscape between 1910-1930. The August 10, 2020 derecho that brought 130 mph winds to Eastern Iowa dealt a significant blow to the character of the landscape, causing the loss of hundreds of trees and damaging historic features and buildings. Despite the devastation, efforts have been underway since immediately following the storm to recover. A community of donors to Pride & Preservation and volunteers have provided critical support.
During this virtual presentation, Brucemore’s CEO David Janssen and Principal and Founder of S.LA / Seelman Landscape Architecture Brett Seelman will give a behind-the-scenes look at the thoughtful consideration and planning efforts towards restoration that are underway.
This presentation is free, but registration is required.
The first presentation in this series is available on YouTube.

For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
2022-05-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-05-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-05-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-05-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-05-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-05-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-05-26 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-05-27 19:30 - 22:00 and 2 more dates | Brucemore’s Carriage House, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
TCR and Brucemore Present For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday.
Live and Outdoors at Brucemore’s Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater.
By Sarah Ruhl
In this moving, tender, and very personal play from Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee Sarah Ruhl, the longing for immortality of Neverland confronts the inevitable passage of time.
When Ann thinks of her father, she fondly remembers playing Peter Pan in her hometown theater in Iowa, particularly when he used to bring her flowers after the show. Now, 50 years later and from her father’s hospital room during his final moments, Neverland calls again, casting her and her siblings back to this faraway dreamscape. In this world of make-believe, now seen through the eyes of these adults, there is still magic and wisdom for the young at heart.
Performances:

Friday – Sunday, May 13 – 15 and May 20 – 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday – Sunday, May 26 – 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Admission:

Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per youth/student.
Brucemore donors receive a discount. Contact Brucemore via email or by phone at (319) 362-7375 to receive a special code.
TCR subscribers receive a 25% discount. Discount codes are sent via email and may be used online. Subscribers may also email the TCR box office to redeem this benefit.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

Safety: Your safety and comfort are important to us. TCR and Brucemore will continue to follow CDC and Linn County Public Health Guidelines.

Masks are optional. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is encouraged to do so.
Please be cautious and stay home if symptoms are present, if you are not feeling well, or if you have been exposed to a positive case of COVID-19. View the list of symptoms from the CDC.
View our COVID policy here.

Site Opening: The site will open at 6:30 p.m. for parking and seating. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Parking: The only gate that will open to vehicles for on-site parking is at 2160 Linden Drive SE. Signage will direct you to open spaces near the Visitor Center. We ask that you arrive by 7:25 PM. (Parking is not available on Dows Lane, the dead end road adjacent to Brucemore.)
Seating: Lawn space is on a first-come basis. Patrons are responsible for bringing their own chairs or blankets.
Show Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes. There will not be an intermission.
Food and Beverages: You are welcome to bring your own picnics and beverages (beer and wine allowed) to enjoy in the performance venue. Concessions will also be for sale. Bug spray, blankets, and other items to make your outdoor experience more enjoyable will also be available.
Pets: Pets are not allowed, excluding service animals.
Weather: The event occurs fully outdoors and may be held in light rain. If the event needs to be delayed or rescheduled due to weather, a decision will be made by 5:00 p.m. and ticket holders will be notified. There will be no refunds, only exchanges to another date as availability allows.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S SUMMER SEASON SPONSORS WHO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO SHARE THE ESTATE WITH OUR CULTURAL PARTNERS:

$20,000+ (Presenting)
Cedar Grove Signature Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
$7,500 (Leader)
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Collins Aerospace
$5,000 (Advocate)
Bankers Trust
UFG Insurance
US Bank
$2,500 (Supporter)
GreenState Credit Union
ImOn Communications
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC

POSTPONED Live from the Artisan Studio: Scott DL
2022-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
This event is postponed to June 7, 2022.
All tickets purchased for the original date of May 24 will have their tickets honored at the June 7 performance.
For more information, please call (319) 362-7375 or email mail@brucemore.org.

Take a peek behind the curtain and witness music in the making at Brucemore’s Live from the Artisan Studio series. Enjoy acoustic performances from up and coming artists and hear about their work at Brucemore’s exclusive Artisan Studio. Bring your own snacks and drinks for a fun and relaxed evening of music.
About the Talent – Scott DL
Scott was born and raised in the American Midwest but the music that caught his ear was from Britain. A lifetime in music has given him a chance to tour the United States and release six CDs of his own music. In 2009, Scott was living in Florida working with Michael Jackson’s longtime producer/engineer, Bruce Swedian. Bruce recorded and mixed three songs for one of Scott’s albums. In 2018, Scott and his wife, Lynne, relocated to Britain and continued to record and release music. Some advice Scott would give to his younger self is preparation and attention to your craft is much better than waiting for a break to happen.
Performances:

Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

On the lawn of the backyard of the Artisan Studio

Admission:

$15 per adult
$10 per youth
Brucemore donors receive a discount by “signing in” using the link in the upper right corner of the purchase tickets page.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Safety: Masks are optional. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is encouraged to do so. View our COVID policy here.
Seating: Lawn space is on a first-come basis. Patrons are responsible for bringing their own blanket or chair.
Food and Beverages: You are welcome to bring your own picnics and beverages (beer and wine allowed) to enjoy in the performance venue. Concessions will not be available for sale at this event.
Parking: The only gate that will open to vehicles for on-site parking is at 2160 Linden Drive SE. Signage will direct you to open spaces near the Visitor Center.
Pets: Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.
Weather: The event occurs fully outdoors and may be held in light rain. If the event needs to be delayed or rescheduled due to weather, a decision will be made by 5:00 p.m. and ticket holders will be notified by phone. There will be no refunds, only exchanges to another date if possible.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2022 SUMMER SEASON SPONSORS:
$20,000+ (Presenting)
Cedar Grove Signature Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Program Fund Grant
$7,500 (Leader)
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Collins Aerospace
$5,000 (Advocate)
Bankers Trust
UFG Insurance
US Bank
$2,500 (Supporter)
GreenState Credit Union
ImOn Communications
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC

Becoming Brucemore: A Walk through History
2022-06-02 10:30 - 11:15, 2022-06-03 10:30 - 11:15, 2022-06-03 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-06-04 10:30 - 11:15, 2022-06-04 12:30 - 13:15, 2022-06-04 14:30 - 15:15, 2022-06-05 12:30 - 13:15, 2022-06-05 14:30 - 15:15 and 5 more dates | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Experience the history of the estate like never before! Guided by staff, this 45-minute outdoor walking tour will share a century of stories – from the widow who built the mansion to the stewards preserving the site today. Learn about the families who called the mansion home, see preservation in action all around the site, enjoy the inspiration of the gardens and landscape, and rediscover the modern impact of Brucemore on Eastern Iowa.
Admission:

$10 per adult
$5 per student
Brucemore members receive a discount- please “sign-in” or call (319) 362-7375.

Dates and Times:

Offered through October 28, 2022!
Thursdays – Fridays with start times at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Saturdays with start times at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM
Sundays with start times at 12:30 and 2:30 PM

Note: The mansion will be closed to the public to allow a geothermal system to be installed to replace an aging boiler system and will re-open for the 2022 holiday season on November 25.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

Safety: Masks are recommended indoors and optional outdoors. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is encouraged to do so. Read our full COVID policy here.
Arrival: Arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE, and follow signs toward the Visitor Center. There is on-site parking a short walk away.
Check-in: Please arrive at the Visitor Center a few minutes before your tour start time. Tours will start promptly on time; late arrivals may be subject to a shortened tour. Guests arrive 10 or more minutes late may be asked to wait until a later tour time, based on availability, or asked to reschedule their tour for a different date.
Weather: This tour occurs fully outdoors and may be held in light rain. We encourage all patrons to pay attention to the weather forecast and dress appropriately. If the tour needs to be delayed or cancelled due to weather, a decision will be made an hour before your scheduled tour time. Guests who purchased their tickets in advanced will be notified by the phone number provided at ticket purchase. There will be no refunds, only exchanges to another tour time or date if possible. Learn more about our ticket policies here.
Bags: Please leave all large bags locked in your vehicle. Staff is unable to hold personal belongings during the tour.
Accessibility: This is a 45 minute walking tour with short periods of standing in place. Parts of the tour will be on paved surfaces, while other parts may have guests walking across uneven ground, in the gardens, or on mulched trails. Please make the best decision for your party with this knowledge.
Photography: Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks or other photography equipment will not be permitted. Photographs should not distract from enjoyment of others.
Preservation in Action: Brucemore is in the midst of a multi-year preservation project designed to address preservation concerns on the exterior of the mansion and to recover from the August 10, 2020 derecho. For more information on this work or to learn how you can be involved, click here.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2022 HERITAGE PROGRAM SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
Printing
Mercy Medical Center

Live from the Artisan Studio: Tesla
2022-06-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
The performance on Saturday, June 4 has been canceled due to weather and unfortunately we will be unable to offer a make-up performance. Our staff will be reaching out to ticket holders.
Take a peek behind the curtain and witness music in the making at Brucemore’s Live from the Artisan Studio series. Enjoy acoustic performances from different artists and hear about their work at Brucemore’s exclusive Artisan Studio. Bring your own snacks and drinks for a fun and relaxed evening of music.
Three years ago, at Brucemore’s Cabaret in the Courtyard event, accomplished musical theater composer and lyricist Rob Nassif premiered 11 songs from a new musical he was working on about Nikola Tesla, with a story by Cavan Hallman. The Live From the Artisan Studio series is proud to share the first staged reading in front of a live audience. The cast will consist entirely of Iowa artists who will be in essence premiering this work.
Performances:

Friday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

On the lawn of the backyard of the Artisan Studio

Admission:

$20 per adult
$10 per student
Brucemore donors receive a discount by “signing in” using the link in the upper right corner of the purchase tickets page.

About Robert Nassif
Robert Lindsey Nassif is a composer/lyricist/librettist who has worked on Broadway, off-Broadway and regionally with Hal Prince, Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Miller, Carol Burnett, Joss Whedon and Disney Feature Animation.
Three years ago during Brucemore’s Cabaret in the Courtyard series, Rob premiered 11 songs from a new musical he was working on about Nikola Tesla, with a story by Cavan Hallman. During this Artisan Studio feature, Rob will give the first public reading of Tesla featuring a cast of extremely talented performers.
Nikola Tesla was an inventor, a visionary and perhaps a madman, who loved Sarah Bernhardt and also loved a pigeon. He saw electricity as a basic human right and battled Edison to make electricity affordable to everyone. He foresaw our modern world and in doing so, invented the future.
About Cavan Hallman
Cavan Hallman’s plays have been performed at the National WWII Museum, National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Strawdog Theatre, Donny’s Skybox, The Artistic Home, RhinoFest, KAPOOT, The Elm, Seattle Fringe, and Columbia College Chicago. His plays for young audiences have received over 15,000 performances in elementary schools across the country for an audience of over 5 million students and teachers. He has performed Off-Broadway, along with other roles in New York, Chicago, New Orleans, and Cork, Ireland, where he presented his solo show Not Easily Forgotten. Cavan’s fiction has been featured in the Southern Writers’ Reading Series and the Cane River Reading Series, and his theatrical essays have been featured in PerformInk.
Cavan is the founding Artistic Director for Mirrorbox Theatre, currently in its third season as the only company in Iowa that exclusively presents contemporary plays in their Iowa premieres. For Mirrorbox he has directed the Iowa premieres of Exit Strategy, Red Speedo, Luna Gale, There Is A Happiness That Morning Is, Sender, and Orange Julius. He serves as the producer for Mirrorbox’s nationally recognized online reading series, Out the Box, where he has directed over a dozen performances.
He is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is a Resident Artist with The CRY HAVOC Company in NYC and holds an MFA in Playwriting from the University of New Orleans, for whom he has also taught acting and scriptwriting.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Safety: Masks are optional. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is encouraged to do so. View our COVID policy here.
Seating: Lawn space is on a first-come basis. Patrons are responsible for bringing their own blanket or chair.
Food and Beverages: You are welcome to bring your own picnics and beverages (beer and wine allowed) to enjoy in the performance venue. Concessions will not be available for sale at this event.
Parking: The only gate that will open to vehicles for on-site parking is at 2160 Linden Drive SE. Signage will direct you to open spaces near the Visitor Center.
Pets: Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.
Weather: The event occurs fully outdoors and may be held in light rain. If the event needs to be delayed or rescheduled due to weather, a decision will be made by 5:00 p.m. and ticket holders will be notified by phone. There will be no refunds, only exchanges to another date if possible.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2022 SUMMER SEASON SPONSORS:
$20,000+ (Presenting)
Cedar Grove Signature Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Program Fund Grant
$7,500 (Leader)
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Collins Aerospace
$5,000 (Advocate)
Bankers Trust
UFG Insurance
US Bank
$2,500 (Supporter)
GreenState Credit Union
ImOn Communications
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC

Live from the Artisan Studio: Scott DL
2022-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Take a peek behind the curtain and witness music in the making at Brucemore’s Live from the Artisan Studio series. Enjoy acoustic performances from up and coming artists and hear about their work at Brucemore’s exclusive Artisan Studio. Bring your own snacks and drinks for a fun and relaxed evening of music.
About the Talent – Scott DL
Scott was born and raised in the American Midwest but the music that caught his ear was from Britain. A lifetime in music has given him a chance to tour the United States and release six CDs of his own music. In 2009, Scott was living in Florida working with Michael Jackson’s longtime producer/engineer, Bruce Swedian. Bruce recorded and mixed three songs for one of Scott’s albums. In 2018, Scott and his wife, Lynne, relocated to Britain and continued to record and release music. Some advice Scott would give to his younger self is preparation and attention to your craft is much better than waiting for a break to happen.
Performances:

Tuesday, June at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

On the lawn of the backyard of the Artisan Studio

Admission:

$15 per adult
$10 per youth
Brucemore donors receive a discount by “signing in” using the link in the upper right corner of the purchase tickets page.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Safety: Masks are optional. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is encouraged to do so. View our COVID policy here.
Seating: Lawn space is on a first-come basis. Patrons are responsible for bringing their own blanket or chair.
Food and Beverages: You are welcome to bring your own picnics and beverages (beer and wine allowed) to enjoy in the performance venue. Concessions will not be available for sale at this event.
Parking: The only gate that will open to vehicles for on-site parking is at 2160 Linden Drive SE. Signage will direct you to open spaces near the Visitor Center.
Pets: Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.
Weather: The event occurs fully outdoors and may be held in light rain. If the event needs to be delayed or rescheduled due to weather, a decision will be made by 5:00 p.m. and ticket holders will be notified by phone. There will be no refunds, only exchanges to another date if possible.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2022 SUMMER SEASON SPONSORS:
$20,000+ (Presenting)
Cedar Grove Signature Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Program Fund Grant
$7,500 (Leader)
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Collins Aerospace
$5,000 (Advocate)
Bankers Trust
UFG Insurance
US Bank
$2,500 (Supporter)
GreenState Credit Union
ImOn Communications
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
