Guided Mansion Tour
2023-06-03 13:00 - 13:45, 2023-06-04 13:00 - 13:45, 2023-06-07 13:00 - 13:45, 2023-06-08 13:00 - 13:45, 2023-06-09 13:00 - 13:45, 2023-06-10 13:00 - 13:45, 2023-06-11 13:00 - 13:45 (America/Chicago) | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Brucemore will reopen for tours on Wednesday, August 23 following a small fire incident on August 17. Please read this post for information about residual smoke odor in the mansion.
Discover over a century of history at Brucemore during this 45-minute guided tour of the mansion. Follow an expert to hear stories about the history and collections of Brucemore and the families who called the mansion home. View the first, second, and third floors of the mansion, as well as the infamous Brucemore basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar (which isn’t included on the self-guided tour!). When finished with your tour, Brucemore welcomes you to explore the 26-acres of grounds and gardens on your own at no additional cost.
Tickets for guided tours of the mansion are available for advance sale on our website. Guests may also purchase tickets the day of their visit, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out.
Guided Tour Dates and Times (June 1 – September 3, 2023):

Wednesdays – Saturdays at 10:00 A.M and 1:00 P.M.
Sundays at 1:00 P.M.
Looking for other times to visit the mansion? See upcoming self-guided tours.

Admission:

$12.00 Adults
$7.00 Students (4+)
Free (3 and under)
Brucemore members receive a $5 discount per ticket. To use your member discount, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner or call (319) 362-7375.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the mansion, where there is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Check-in: Please check in with staff at the mansion at the scheduled tour time on your ticket.
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the tour. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Accessibility: This tour consists of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible due to preservation work. There are several stairs to access the first floor, and several flights of stairs to see the other floors. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge or contact us with questions.
Photography: Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment is not permitted. Photographs should not distract form other’s enjoyment.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here. Online and phone orders are subject to a $4.00 processing fee per order.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2023 TOUR SEASON SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
Printing
Mercy Medical Center

Music in the Courtyard: Facets of Love
2023-06-03 19:30 - 22:00
From innocent beginnings to toxic conflict and enduring companionship, explore the many facets of romance and chemistry between two people with featured artists Caleb Woods and Melissa Tormene and musicians Jim Coates, Ethan Dix, Lincoln Ginsberg, and Dave Nanke.
Rooted in a 20 year tradition, Brucemore’s Music in the Courtyard series returns in 2023 with three special shows! Relax outdoors amongst good company and enjoy listening to music under the stars. Music in the Courtyard is part of the Artisan Studio live performance series, aiming to support Iowa-based singers, songwriters, and technicians in their personal and professional pursuits.
Performance Dates:

June 1*, 2, 3* at 7:30 pm
For additional Music in the Courtyard Dates, see the other performances in this series: Hope and Other Foolish Things and Hear, There, and Everywhere.

* This performance is sold out.
Admission:
Admission is available as individual tickets or by purchasing a table. Seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. Pricing details are below. To receive your discount as a Brucemore member, please sign-in using the link in the upper right corner of the purchase page or call (319) 362-7375 for assistance.

Individual Seat: $30 non-donor, $25 donor
Table of 4: $110 non-donor, $90 donor
Table of 5: $140 non-donor, $115 donor
Table for up to 8: $220 non-donor, $180 donor

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

Site Opening: The site will open at 7:00 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. Please arrive by 7:25 p.m. as the gate will close promptly. Signage will direct you to open spaces near the Visitor Center (parking is not available on Dows Lane, the dead end road adjacent to Brucemore.).
Seating: Seating is a on first come basis at 30″ cocktail tables.

Individual chairs will be seated at tables with other people who purchase individual seats.
Tables for 4 to 8 people will have their own table.

Food and Beverages: You are welcome to bring your own light snacks and beverages (beer and wine allowed) to enjoy in the performance venue beginning as early as 7:00 p.m. or throughout the show. Concessions will not be available for sale at this event.
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 posted on Brucemore’s website and social media. Ticket holders will be notified by phone. There will be no refunds, only exchanges to another date if tickets are available.
Photography and Video Notice: At this event, photography and videos may be recorded. By attending this event, you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos, which may be used for educational, archival, or promotional purposes. If you have concerns about your likeness appearing in these photos and videos, please talk to a staff member when you check in for the event.

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)
Program Support Grant Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Cedar Grove Signature Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
$7,500 (Leader)
Bankers Trust
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
$5,000 (Advocate)
UFG Insurance
US Bank
$2,500 (Supporter)
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
$1,000 (Friend)
ImOn Communications

Explore the Landscape
2023-06-04 12:30 - 16:30, 2023-06-05 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-06-06 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-06-07 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-06-08 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-06-09 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-06-11 12:30 - 16:30, 2023-06-12 08:00 - 16:30
The 26-acre landscape highlights a variety of experiences to enjoy throughout the year! Free and open to the public seven days a week for a majority of the year, visiting the grounds offers the perfect way to immerse yourself in a historic country estate in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Stroll through the gardens, picnic on the lawn, birdwatch on a woodland path near the pond, examine the architecture of the mansion and servants’ village, discover the multi-stage geocache, or take in the history of the site with interpretative panels scattered across the grounds. Check out the new History Ungated QR code tour by scanning the codes on signs throughout the estate! Don’t forget to take a selfie (or two) and tag us on social media!

Hours through September 3, 2023:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday, 12:30 – 4:30 pm

*Hours are subject to change seasonally or for special events, holidays, and other occasions.

Guidelines for your visit

We love when furry friends come to visit Brucemore! Please help us keep the site clean and welcoming to everyone by keeping your animal on lead at all times and taking any waste with you.
We do not have any garbage cans on the grounds as part of our approach to remove distractions. Please carry out anything you bring onto the site.
Parking for vehicles is available on pavement near the Visitor Center or mansion for standard visits.
Public restrooms are available in a building next to the Visitor Center during hours with vehicle access seasonally.
Watch the work in progress on the estate throughout the year to help preserve the buildings and landscape for future generations. You can help by donating here.

Self-Guided Mansion Tour
2023-06-04 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-06-11 13:30 - 15:00
Brucemore will reopen for tours on Wednesday, August 23 following a small fire incident on August 17. Please read this post for information about residual smoke odor in the mansion.
Discover over a century of Cedar Rapids history with this self-guided tour of the Brucemore mansion. Explore the first, second, and third floors of the mansion at your own pace while taking in the architecture, artifacts, and stories of the Douglas family, who called Brucemore home from 1906-1937. Use the provided tour book with information to start your experience and read stories about what the spaces reflect or how they were used. Interact with hands-on opportunities and ask questions of the knowledgeable staff and volunteers. Head outside after your mansion tour and explore the 26-acres of grounds and gardens on your own at no additional cost. We recommend planning for 45 minutes indoors.
Tickets for guided tours of the mansion are available for advance sale on our website. Guests may also purchase tickets the day of their visit, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out.
Dates and Times (May 1-31, 2023):

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday entry times are every 30 minutes, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
Sunday entry times are every 30 minutes, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
Looking for other times to visit the mansion? See upcoming guided tour options – which includes the addition of the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar.

Admission:

$10.00 Adults
$5.00 Student (4+)
Free Youth (3 and under)
Brucemore members receive a $5 discount per ticket. To use your member discount, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner or call (319) 362-7375.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the mansion, where there is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Check-in: Please check in with staff at the mansion at the scheduled entry time on your ticket.
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the tour. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Accessibility: This tour consists of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible due to preservation work. There are several stairs to access the first floor, and several flights of stairs to see the other floors. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Photography: Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment is not permitted. Photographs should not distract form other’s enjoyment.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2023 TOUR SEASON SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
Printing
Mercy Medical Center

Guided Mansion Tour
2023-06-07 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-06-08 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-06-09 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-06-10 10:00 - 10:45
Discover over a century of history at Brucemore during this 45-minute guided tour of the mansion. Follow an expert to hear stories about the history and collections of Brucemore and the families who called the mansion home. View the first, second, and third floors of the mansion, as well as the infamous Brucemore basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar (which isn’t included on the self-guided tour!). When finished with your tour, Brucemore welcomes you to explore the 26-acres of grounds and gardens on your own at no additional cost.
Tickets for guided tours of the mansion are available for advance sale on our website. Guests may also purchase tickets the day of their visit, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out.
Guided Tour Dates and Times (June 1 – September 3, 2023):

Wednesdays – Saturdays at 10:00 A.M and 1:00 P.M.
Sundays at 1:00 P.M.
Looking for other times to visit the mansion? See upcoming self-guided tours.

Admission:

$12.00 Adults
$7.00 Students (4+)
Free (3 and under)
Brucemore members receive a $5 discount per ticket. To use your member discount, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner or call (319) 362-7375.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the mansion, where there is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Check-in: Please check in with staff at the mansion at the scheduled tour time on your ticket.
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the tour. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Accessibility: This tour consists of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible due to preservation work. There are several stairs to access the first floor, and several flights of stairs to see the other floors. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge or contact us with questions.
Photography: Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment is not permitted. Photographs should not distract form other’s enjoyment.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here. Online and phone orders are subject to a $4.00 processing fee per order.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2023 TOUR SEASON SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
Printing
Mercy Medical Center

Self-Guided Mansion Tour
2023-06-07 10:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-08 10:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-09 10:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-10 10:30 - 15:30
Discover over a century of Cedar Rapids history with this self-guided tour of the Brucemore mansion. Explore the first, second, and third floors of the mansion at your own pace while taking in the architecture, artifacts, and stories of the Douglas family, who called Brucemore home from 1906-1937. Use the provided tour book with information to start your experience and read stories about what the spaces reflect or how they were used. Interact with hands-on opportunities and ask questions of the knowledgeable staff and volunteers. Head outside after your mansion tour and explore the 26-acres of grounds and gardens on your own at no additional cost. We recommend planning for 45 minutes indoors.
Tickets for guided tours of the mansion are available for advance sale on our website. Guests may also purchase tickets the day of their visit, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out.
Dates and Times (June 1 – September 3, 2023):

Wednesday – Saturday entry times are every 30 minutes, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
Sunday entry times are every 30 minutes, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
Looking for other times to visit the mansion? See upcoming guided tour options – which includes the addition of the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar.

Admission:

$10.00 Adults
$5.00 Student (4+)
Free Youth (3 and under)
Brucemore members receive a $5 discount per ticket. To use your member discount, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner or call (319) 362-7375.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the mansion, where there is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Check-in: Please check in with staff at the mansion at the scheduled entry time on your ticket.
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the tour. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Accessibility: This tour consists of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible due to preservation work. There are several stairs to access the first floor, and several flights of stairs to see the other floors. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Photography: Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment is not permitted. Photographs should not distract form other’s enjoyment.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here. Online and phone orders are subject to a $4.00 processing fee per order.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2023 TOUR SEASON SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
Printing
Mercy Medical Center

Explore the Landscape
2023-06-10 09:30 - 16:30
The 26-acre landscape highlights a variety of experiences to enjoy throughout the year! Free and open to the public seven days a week for a majority of the year, visiting the grounds offers the perfect way to immerse yourself in a historic country estate in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Stroll through the gardens, picnic on the lawn, birdwatch on a woodland path near the pond, examine the architecture of the mansion and servants’ village, discover the multi-stage geocache, or take in the history of the site with interpretative panels scattered across the grounds. Check out the new History Ungated QR code tour by scanning the codes on signs throughout the estate! Don’t forget to take a selfie (or two) and tag us on social media!

Hours through September 3, 2023:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday, 12:30 – 4:30 pm

*Hours are subject to change seasonally or for special events, holidays, and other occasions.

Guidelines for your visit

We love when furry friends come to visit Brucemore! Please help us keep the site clean and welcoming to everyone by keeping your animal on lead at all times and taking any waste with you.
We do not have any garbage cans on the grounds as part of our approach to remove distractions. Please carry out anything you bring onto the site.
Parking for vehicles is available on pavement near the Visitor Center or mansion for standaard visits.
Public restrooms are available in a building next to the Visitor Center during hours with vehicle access seasonally.
Watch the work in progress on the estate throughout the year to help preserve the buildings and landscape for future generations. You can help by donating here.

CANCELED: Art at Brucemore: Jungle Animal Trinket Bowl
2023-06-10 12:30 - 14:00
This event has been canceled.
Embrace your wild side!
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring a wild workshop to Art at Brucemore, just in time for Theatre Cedar Rapids’ production of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure at Brucemore! In this class, you will sculpt a trinket bowl inspired by the characters of Madagascar – a lion, a zebra, a hippo, or a giraffe. These trinket bowls are good for holding all sorts of items, including candy, keys, loose change, or even a succulent. When you are finished with your project, remember to “Move it, move it!” over to Theatre Cedar Rapids’ website to purchase tickets to see Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, showing at Brucemore from July 7-23, 2023.
This workshop is hosted in the Brucemore Carriage House. All instructions and materials are provided during the workshop. Following the workshop, the instructor will take the projects to the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for firing in their kiln. Brucemore will notify participants when their creations are ready for pick-up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, approximately three weeks following the class date.
Please register by June 7 at 5:00 PM to reserve your spot.

Admission Information
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: Workshops begin at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Admission: $35 per person (includes all materials and instructions).
This event is held in partnership with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the Carriage House, where there is on-site parking.
Check-in: Please check-in with Brucemore staff at the Carriage House.
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the workshop. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Location: This workshop is held at the Brucemore Carriage House.
Capacity: This workshop is limited to 16 participants per workshop time. Additional class times may be offered as ticket sales progress.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
Explore: Visitors are encourage to explore Brucemore during the visit. Take a walk around the grounds, or check our events calendar to see what tours are available.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

CANCELED: Art at Brucemore: Jungle Animal Trinket Bowl
2023-06-10 14:30 - 16:00
This event has been canceled.
Embrace your wild side!
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring a wild workshop to Art at Brucemore, just in time for Theatre Cedar Rapids’ production of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure at Brucemore! In this class, you will sculpt a trinket bowl inspired by the characters of Madagascar – a lion, a zebra, a hippo, or a giraffe. These trinket bowls are good for holding all sorts of items, including candy, keys, loose change, or even a succulent. When you are finished with your project, remember to “Move it, move it!” over to Theatre Cedar Rapids’ website to purchase tickets to see Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, showing at Brucemore from July 7-23, 2023.
This workshop is hosted in the Brucemore Carriage House. All instructions and materials are provided during the workshop. Following the workshop, the instructor will take the projects to the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for firing in their kiln. Brucemore will notify participants when their creations are ready for pick-up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, approximately three weeks following the class date.

Admission Information
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: Workshops begin at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Admission: $35 per person (includes all materials and instructions).
This event is held in partnership with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the Carriage House, where there is on-site parking.
Check-in: Please check-in with Brucemore staff at the Carriage House.
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the workshop. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Location: This workshop is held at the Brucemore Carriage House.
Capacity: This workshop is limited to 16 participants per workshop time. Additional class times may be offered as ticket sales progress.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
Explore: Visitors are encourage to explore Brucemore during the visit. Take a walk around the grounds, or check our events calendar to see what tours are available.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

Music in the Garden Presented by Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra
2023-06-11 12:30 - 16:00
Due to weather conditions, the August 13 performance of Music in the Garden is cancelled.

Let the Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra provide the soundtrack for your Brucemore visit!
During select Sundays this summer members of the Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra will perform in the Brucemore formal garden. Visitors are welcome to bring a seat and stay for the full performance or listen to the music while they take a stroll around the grounds. There is no charge to visit the garden, so these performances are free and open to all! While you’re here, consider completing your visit with a ticketed guided or self-guided tour of the mansion.
Event Dates: June 11, July 16 and August 13 from 12:30 to 4:00 PM

About Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra
Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra (CRCO) was founded in 2013 by Martin Clancey, a retired music teacher, and Doug Elam. The initial goal to provide a place for volunteer musicians to socialize, rehearse and community concerts remains true to this day. Community activities also include collaborative efforts and outreach concerts. Our membership of about 100 musicians (approx. 70 are currently performing) represents a well-balanced mix of professional and non-professional players and working and retired people. Volunteers handle all aspects of the group from governance, music selection, planning of social events, and concert programming. To continue our progress, we formalized the group as a 501 (c)3 tax exempt organization (2020) and retained the services of a professional Music Director rather than using member volunteers for that demanding role. As our group’s musical abilities have grown since our inception we recognize a need to continue encouraging membership of those who do not feel ready for the challenges of a full orchestra setting. To serve this population we are beginning a new program this year to encourage CRCO participation of beginners and those working to recall the musical skills they have not recently used.
We look forward to celebrating our tenth season beginning this Fall! A wide variety of special events and musical adventures are planned for our anniversary season. In celebration of this notable benchmark, we commissioned Dr. Jerry Owen to compose “ACCOLADES: A Tribute to a Vision” which we will perform next season as a world premiere. Our Spring 2024 concert will be a free concert, open to the public at the Paramount Theater.
Our mission is to provide opportunities for adult musicians. With the exception of a minimum age, familiarity with an instrument and basic music notation there are no restrictions for membership. Our repertoire goes beyond Western Classical Music further illustrating CRCO’s cultural diversity. Our repertoire includes compositions by composers of varied race and gender as well as some that have been created in the last fifty years. We have even performed compositions by members. CRCO serves a broad sector of the community, performing concerts and recitals at auditoriums, small businesses, public buildings, nursing homes, and care facilities. On occasion we have audiences show up at our rehearsals – all are welcome! Our shared policy with Kirkwood Community College is no one is turned away from performances regardless of their ability to pay. CRCO benefits from our alliance with Kirkwood Community College through their open enrollment/access practices. We are thrilled to be performing at the formal garden in Brucemore and are planning a wide range of musical repertoire to share as background for those exploring the mansion and grounds.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the mansion, where there is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Seating: Visitors are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Weather: This performance will take place in an area with limited shade. Please plan to bring sun protection such as hats and sunscreen. In the event of inclement weather, the program may be cancelled or moved indoors. Announcements about weather cancellations will be made on this page and Brucemore social media.
Accessibility: There are no paved paths inside the formal garden. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Photography: Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment is not permitted. Photographs should not distract from other’s enjoyment.
Pets: Dogs are allowed on the Brucemore grounds. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and visitors should bring bags to clean up after their pets.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

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)
Program Support Grant Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Cedar Grove Signature Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
$7,500 (Leader)
Bankers Trust
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
$5,000 (Advocate)
UFG Insurance
US Bank
$2,500 (Supporter)
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
$1,000 (Friend)
ImOn Communications
Van Meter
