Celebration Iowa is in the running for $50,000 grant

Celebration Iowa is one of about 200 organizations up for voting in the "Refresh Project." The top 10 vote-winners will be awarded a $50,000 grant towards programming expenses. The contest runs through February 28th. The general public can vote once per day on-line at http://www.refresheverything.com/celebrationiowa.

Celebration Iowa, now in its 28th season, showcases the talents of 37 of Iowa's finest musicians and dancers in a touring summer program. The 2010 season will have approximately 32 shows in its summer tour. Audition applications are still being accepted through February 12th at https://www.luther.edu/celebrationiowa/audition/
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Celebration Iowa, a project of Luther College, is also funded by the R.J. McElroy Trust, The Fred Maytag Family Foundation, the Winneshiek County Community Foundation, and many other organizations throughout the state. More information on the program can be found at luther.edu/celebrationiowa/ or by contacting Benji Nichols (program director) or Mary Weis (program asst.) at (563) 387-1009.