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Five Things to Do in Marion This Weekend

Who said there's nothing to do in Marion?

  1. Kim Nalley In Concert: Gospel Christmas Show Dec. 16 and 17

The will be hosting acclaimed blues singer Kim Nalley this Friday and Saturday night. The show starts at 8 p.m. and the doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $30 and cheese plates cost $15.

  • Magnetos in Concert Dec. 16

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    will be bringing the Cedar Rapids band Magnetos, self described "authentic, late 1950’s rockabilly band." The show starts and 9 p.m. and admission is $3.

  • Youth and Young Adults Day for Open Mic Dec. 17

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    will be hosting an open mic night for youth this Saturday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

  • Linn-Mar Boys Varsity Basketball Dec. 16

  • The Lions with star player , who recently signed a letter of intent to play for the University of North Carolina. The Lions will be playing an away game against the Cedar Rapids Prairie High School, starting at 7:30 p.m.

  • Sunday Family Movie: Golden Christmas II: The Second Tail Dec. 18

  • The will be showing the film Golden Christmas II: The Second Tail. For an overview of the movie, check out its listing on Amazon, as, for some reason, I can't seem to find its IMDB page. The event starts at 2:15 and is free to all.


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