A Night Out at Brucemore Cocktail Party
Our annual cocktail party is your invitation to celebrate the start of a season filled with live music, warm evenings in beautiful outdoor settings, and drinks with friends. As you enjoy live music performed by Alicia Monée, Kelsey Madsen, and Lucy Conroy with backing by the Servants’ Quarters Band you can enjoy the beauty of the Formal Garden in its early summer bloom. Savor delicious food and drinks, take in the atmosphere, and share in the spirit of community that defines Brucemore.
Date: Friday, June 5, 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Mansion West Lawn
Tickets: $75 per person
*This event is for ages 21+.
Ballet Des Moines Summer Tour
The Ballet Des Moines Summer STEM Tour is coming back to Brucemore this June!
Location: First Avenue Lawn
Date: Saturday, June 13
Schedule:
- 5:00 – 6:30 PM: Community Arts Activities
- 5:30 – 6:15 PM: Brucemore’s Artisan Studio Performance
- 6:30 – 7:45 PM: Ballet Des Moines Performance
Theatre Cedar Rapids Outdoors at Brucemore: Disney’s Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his son Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Book by Lindsay Anderson. Music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Location: Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater
Dates: July 10 – 26
- Weekend 1: Friday through Sunday, 6:30 PM
- Weekends 2 and 3: Wednesday through Sunday, 6:30 PM
Bluesmore
Presented by the Linn County Blues Society, Bluesmore returns this summer for a night of unforgettable entertainment. Enjoy a lineup featuring Selwyn Birchwood, The Janeys, and Cedar County Cobras. Bring your lawn chair for an evening filled with live music, delicious food, and cold drinks in the beautiful setting of Brucemore’s front lawn.
Location: First Avenue Lawn
Date: Saturday, August 2
A Night with Tormene
Music in the Courtyard fans may recognize Melissa from 2023’s Facets of Love. We’re thrilled to welcome Mel back for another vibrant evening of live music. Enjoy a selection of songs that blend European roots with American soul.
Location: Outdoors at Brucemore; exact location TBA
Dates: August 7 & 8
Music in the Courtyard
We’re back in the courtyard for our signature music event!
Location: Brucemore’s Carriage House Courtyard
Dates: August 13-16
Marcy Each Album Release Concert
We’re excited to welcome Marcy Each back to Brucemore for the debut of her latest album. The album was written and recorded through the Artisan Studio artist mentorship program. Join us for this one-night-only event to hear new songs that showcase Marcy’s signature Americana sound.
Date: August 21
Location: Outdoors at Brucemore; exact location TBA
Level Up Live
