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For the first time since COVID-19 began, Cedar Rapids is once again doling out grants to local arts and cultural nonprofits funded through the tax it takes in from overnight hotel guests. The City Council recently awarded $525,000 to 17 nonprofits.
The company opens the season with a recital by soprano Abigail Rethwisch, Norman Garrett and pianist Minji Kwon at CSPS Hall.
CROpera also staging free Juneteenth concert at NewBo City Market
Professional opera singer Dorian McCall provided two weeks of one-on-one instruction to 18 students at Washington High School, some of whom experience barriers to access for private singing education.
The funds are being distributed to 118 groups in 47 communities and will promote the return of arts and culture experiences and encourage Iowans to return to concerts, museums and