Music151 is conveniently located just 5 minutes from the Cedar Rapids Westdale area! Room 1 is Music151’s tech-forward, multi-use event space. This adaptable and modern venue features 1040 sq ft of entirely handicap-accessible neutral space - with a no-step-entry from a concrete parking lot - suitable for any small event, party, meeting, seminar, concert, activity, or practice space. Room 1 has a capacity of more than 50 guests and boasts a variety of technological amenities, available upon request, for your convenience. Room 1 has tables and chairs available at no additional cost and a private gender-inclusive family-friendly restroom with baby-changing capability. You can bring your own catering. Plus, being right off the highway this venue is easily accessible from any direction, and modern lodging and dining options are a mere five-minute drive away! Costs The basic room rate is $40/hour, and that includes tables and chairs. You can get a discount if you do not need the tables and chairs. Optional Amenities Room 1 is equipped with a variety of technological amenities, including an audio/video/TV system with a built-in 135 in screen and top-of-the-line computer-driven smart projector, high-quality built-in speakers, portable microphones, and a moveable video camera. You can play your favorite music, videos, slideshows, YouTubes, subscription sporting events, or broadcast television during your event - you can even do some karaoke! Also available are an overhead door that can be opened during pleasant weather to increase lighting and ambiance, a plug-in for a food truck, and neutral divider/backdrop curtains. All of these features make Room 1 the ideal venue for a variety of events, including: Meetings With a broad range of technological amenities, Room 1 is an ideal venue to host business meetings, religious services, or classes. A particularly useful function of the technology is the ability to seamlessly connect through Zoom or other video conferencing platforms. This built-in capability makes hosting hybrid events a breeze. Parties Even if your event doesn’t require business technology, Room 1’s neutral modern backdrop will still make for a perfect canvas to decorate to your specifications. Room 1 is a fantastic venue to host parties of all types- graduations, birthdays, baby showers, retirement parties- even small weddings. Room 1 is a practical and affordable place to make your dream event come to life. Plus, if you add our audio/video technology, you can bring faraway or shut-in guests right into your party! Exercise sessions Host your next exercise class here! With plenty of room to spread out, a carpeted floor, and an audio/video system you can excel with your yoga, dance, or exercise sessions! Performances Set up your next performance in Room 1! Your stage can be positioned as you like - as a concert hall, cathedral, or in-the-round - and the room will give you an intimate setting for your performer(s). Vendor Fairs Run your next vendor fair in Room 1! The room configuration can give you space for 6-10 vendors plus a snack area. With plenty of electricity plug-ins and free WiFi, we can minimize the complexity of an event space in hosting a vendor fair. Other events If you can dream it, we can host it. Room 1 can be booked for short hourly time-slots or for all-day events. The entire space is on one level, handicap-accessible and family-friendly, making it highly adaptable for a wide variety of uses.