CCPA Birthday Bash Set for 10/1

The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will be celebrating its 4th birthday in style this year with a special concert by Smith Studio Jazz and several guest performers. The concert takes place Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 PM, and will be followed by an on-stage reception. Tickets are $25 each, and are available through the CCPA Box Office at 319-248-9370, and online at www.coralvillearts.org.

The concert will include hit tunes from the Big Bands of the 50s & 60s performed by Smith Studio Jazz and favorite guest artists. Guest performers include Christopher Okiishi representing City Circle Acting Company, Meredith Lamb representing the Young Footliters Youth Theatre, and members of the CCPA staff.

According to CCPA Managing Director Evan Hilsabeck, "We're thrilled to welcome friends far and near to this fourth birthday celebration! It's a night celebrating the patrons, artists, supporters, staff, and friends who make the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts possible. Come for the music, stay for the birthday cake!"

Following the concert, everyone is invited onstage for food and drinks - after all, it is a birthday party!

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