Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio

Don some festive 1920’s attire and join us for a glamorous evening with a1920s-themed fundraiser! Enjoy live cabaret, a silent auction, costume contest plus food and drinks.

A little party never killed nobody...especially when it's for a good cause!

Join us at Cabaret for Clay a ritzy 1920s-themed fundraiser benefiting Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio’s Resident Artist Program.  Prepare for an evening of Gatsby-level glamour featuring:
  • Live Cabaret performances by Amy Friedl & the Skyline Band , that’ll have you doing the Charleston.
  • A swell silent auction overflowing with exquisite ceramic treasures. 
  • Gatsby attire strongly encouraged with a costume contest and prizes.
  • Delectable charcuterie board and deserts by Peppercorn Food Company, with a variety of drinks available. 
  • Photo ops galore!
  • All while supporting a worthy cause because that’s the real berries! 
  • All proceeds will help to support our Resident Artist Program.

All Tickets Include: access to event and entertainment, charcuterie and desert boards and drink ticket(s). Cash bar also available.

VIP TICKET

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET

Tickets will go on sale beginning January 15th at 8:00 am

Schedule for the evening:

  • Hosted in the bar area.
  • Bar opens for VIP guests.
  • Charcuterie table available
  • Bar and charcuterie table open.
  • Silent auction tables and photo booth available.
  • Guests find their seats.
  • Winners announced before intermission
  • Winners announced before intermission.

Prizes include: 8-week class at ICCGS.

Meet the Performers of the Evening

Amy Friedl

Cabaret Singer

Amy Friedl is an accomplished and versatile cabaret/jazz singer born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Amy made her Carnegie Hall debut in May 2018 as a featured performer in “All the Way: The Music of Jimmy Van Heusen” produced by the Mabel Mercer Foundation.

Her solo cabaret shows have sold out in venues around the US, including The Gaslight Theatre (St. Louis), Davenport’s (Chicago), and Cabaret in the Courtyard (Cedar Rapids). Amy has also been warmly received in other notable venues such as the famous Birdland Jazz Club (NYC), Don’t Tell Mama (NYC), Kranzburg Arts Center (St. Louis), and Noce (Des Moines).  In March 2017, she debuted her show Dreamchaser to rave reviews at the famed Metropolitan Room (NYC).

She has performed with the legendary Marilyn Maye as a special guest in her show at The Inn (Lake Okoboji, IA) and opened for her at the Sheldon Concert Hall (St. Louis). Amy has worked with numerous Tony and Grammy award-winning artists, such as Faith Prince, Christine Ebersole, Jason Robert Brown, and Billy Stritch, music director for Liza Minnelli and Tony Bennett.

Skyline Band

Cabaret Performers

Skyline Band is a dynamic band based in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa. 

Formed in the late 1990s, the band is known across Iowa and the Midwest for its eclectic mix of experimental jazz fusion, jam, reggae, and blues. The core members, Ryan Phelan (guitar) and Ben Franklin (drums), met through Kirkwood Community College’s Jazz Program, which laid the foundation for their musical journey.  Jeremiah Murphy (bass guitar) and Luke Viertel (keyboards) were added in the early 2010s to complete the band’s current lineup. 

Skyline regularly performs in festivals, concert series, clubs, and private functions.

Their performances are known for their energetic and engaging nature, drawing crowds with their unique sound and lively stage presence.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Where is CSPS Hall located?

CSPS Hall is located at 1103 3rd St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, directly across the street (southwest) from NewBo City Market.

Visitors are encourage to use the Courtyard entrance. This entrance can be reached from either Third Street, or from the alley that runs between Second and Third Street SE. It’s on the backside of CSPS Hall, and is adjacent to the CSPS Hall parking lot. 

Out of Town Guests:

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids, located on 350 First Avenue NE, 319-731-4520.  This location is nearest to the venue.

2. Hampton Inn and Suites, located at 1130 Park Place NE, 319-832-1130.  

3. Homewood Suites, located at 1140 Park Place NE, 319-378-1140.

Map of Streets around CSPC Hall. Click the map for full screen.

Thank you the following businesses: