# Event Details - **Event Name**: Furious Flowers: An Evening of Spoken Word & Music - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: We're back for another epic night of spoken word & music. In December we're featuring Aubrey Barnes, Christopher Sims, Jim Swim.About this EventJoin us for an evening of spoken word, music, and libations.Featuring:✨ Rock Island-based Aubrey ("Mister Aubs.") Barnes is internationally recognized as a poet, writer, educator, and community builder. He is the founder of Young Lions Roar, a literary and arts-based organization that empowers young people through poetry, creative writing, and mental wellness practices. ✨ Rockford, Illinois-based spoken word poet Christopher D. Sims who has cultivated his writing and performance styles with the guidance of the rap/hip-hop genre, as well as the Black spoken word and power movement of the 1960s and 1970s.With featured musician:✨ Iowa City-based Jim Swim whose songs unwind like good conversation, moving from the everyday to the abstract, the personal to the universal, with honest ease.• Doors open at 7:00pm (event begins at 7:30pm).• Best suited for 17+ years• Open mic slots are filled by signup at the door and limited to 3 minutes per personSpaces are limited. Vibe is infinite.ACCESSIBILITY:This is a historic building with elevator access to the third floor where our event is held. However, it's a vintage elevator that requires a familiar hand to operate it (this is the only unfortunate challenge about this space). So if you require or desire elevator access, please plan on arriving early enough to "hitch a ride" up the elevator in ten minute intervals at approximately 7:00, 7:10, and 7:20pm.SPONSORS:Thank you to Benz Beverage Depot for their generous donation of libations. We also of non-alcoholic options available.Thank you to Mad Modern for the cozy visual aesthetic. Original sculptures made by hand and light fixtures designed by David Owens -- as well as area rugs and some furnishings -- are courtesy of Mad Modern and are all available for purchase. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/34db7250-c539-11f0-aa12-1bc58e46eb9e-rimg-w592-h740-dcd63872-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/35893e80-c539-11f0-aa12-1bc58e46eb9e-rimg-w592-h740-dcd63872-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/35d0a7c0-c539-11f0-aa12-1bc58e46eb9e-rimg-w592-h740-dcd63872-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/36508620-c539-11f0-9846-4594b161e87b-rimg-w592-h740-dcd63872-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/furious-flowers-an-evening-of-spoken-word-and-music/100001974429838798 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, spoken-word, entertainment, contests, music, health-wellness, nonprofit, open-mic, dance - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cedar Rapids - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: 329 10th Ave SE ste 315 - **lat**: 42.0383448 - **long**: -91.6566631 - **full address**: 329 10th Ave SE ste 315, 329 10th Avenue Southeast, Cedar Rapids, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Furious Flowers: An Evening of Spoken Word & Music - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a44056e97911c1f6f8aa385c8bbc0ae777d1ed498e5b1ea5ce2ce75094840eba-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd5386f-gmir.jpg?v=1763551002 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Furious Flowers: An Evening of Spoken Word & Music being held? - **A:** Furious Flowers: An Evening of Spoken Word & Music takes place on Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 pm at 329 10th Ave SE ste 315, 329 10th Avenue Southeast, Cedar Rapids, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Furious Flowers: An Evening of Spoken Word & Music? - **A:** Ticket prices for Furious Flowers: An Evening of Spoken Word & Music range from USD 10 to USD 18 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 18AvailableStudent TicketUSD 10Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Furious Flowers: An Evening of Spoken Word & Music? - **A:** Furious Flowers: An Evening of Spoken Word & Music is organized by The Underground. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Furious Flowers: An Evening of Spoken Word & Music is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cedar Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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