Learn more about the CR Symphony!  Attend a rehearsal, tour the Symphony Center and meet the Maestro!  Refreshments & cookies will be provided. CRSO Box Office will be open.
FREE and open to public.  Call 366-8203 for reservations.

Patrons will listen to Maestro Hankewich review his inaugural season and talk about plans for the 2007-2008 season and beyond.  This event is free and open to the public.  For reservations to this event, call 366-8203 or 800-369-TUNE.

Menu:
Hamburger, bag of chips, a cookie and a can of soda - $4.50
Rib eye sandwich, bag of chips, a cookie and a can of soda - $7.50

Lunch & Listening Registration Form

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and the Cedar Rapids Symphony are once again teaming up to host Sight & Sound, the biennial gala fundraising event that supports programming at both arts organizations. Sight & Sound 2007 will take place on Saturday, November 3^rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. This year’s event, deemed “An Evening with the Masters," includes both a live and silent auction (featuring stunning works of art, vacation packages and much, much more), eight exciting raffle packages (including trips to Chicago, New York, Florida just to name a few), entertainment by The Craig Bentley Group, delicious food and drinks, and so much more!

For more information on this event or to make your reservations please contact either the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art at (319) 366-7503 or email info@crma.org or the Cedar Rapids Symphony at (319) 366-8206 or email dbemus@crsymphony.org.  Raffle tickets will also be available through either the Museum of Art or The Symphony Center offices soon!

 Visit www.crsightandsound.org to learn more about this premier gala event that has been taking place in the Cedar Rapids area since the early 1970s!

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Space is limited – and going fast!  Sign up TODAY!

Join the Cedar Rapids Symphony as we present the Second Annual Valentine’s Progressive Dinner!  This evening of fine dining and entertainment begins at Biaggs with an assortment of tantalizing appetizers and a beverage of your choosing.  Then travel to Marion to taste and experience one of three mouth-watering entrees at Cibo.  The evening will continue at the Paramount Theatre as the Cedar Rapid Symphony performs Masterworks V: Idyllic Vistas, featuring guest conductor Daniel Kleinknecht.  Lastly, please join us following the concert to sample four delectable desserts at Zins.

The Evening at a Glance:

Biaggis
Begin your evening with your choice of appetizers and a drink of your choosing.

Cibo
Choose one of the following three mouth-watering entrees:
♥ 10 oz Fillet: Grilled 10 oz beef tenderloin filet served with a cracked pepper demi glace, grilled vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes
♥ Red Snapper: Herb crusted red snapper filet., pan seared and served with a light lemon beurre blanc, grilled asparagus and cous cous.
♥  Chicken Saltimbocca En’ Croute: Chicken breast wrapped in a puff pastry, stuffed with fresh sage, goat cheese & prosciutto. Served with grilled asparagus and cilantro lime rice.

Masterworks V: Idyllic Vistas
Guest conductor Daniel Kleinknecht and the Cedar Rapids Symphony will perform Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll, Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6.

Zins
Enjoy a little of everything!  Each plate includes: Turtle Cheesecake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Panna Cotta and Chocolate Torte.

$95.00 per person (includes ticket to Masterworks V)
$72.00 per person (for Masterworks season subscribers)

Group I: 4:00 p.m.
Group II: 4:45 p.m.

Reservations required and space is limited.  Call the Symphony Center at 319-366-8206 to RSVP. 
* You will need to provide your time preference, the number in your party and dinner selections.

THIS EVENT SOLD OUT IN 2007!