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A new Thursday night concert season is being launched in downtown Cedar Rapids at Greene Square.

Concerts are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on select Thursdays and run until about 8 p.m. Admission is $5. The proceeds collected will go to the nonprofit that staffs the entry gate and provides support for the show.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

The schedule includes:

June 12 — Dogs on Skiis benefiting Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation.

June 26 — Lonesome Road benefiting Waypoint Services

July 10 — Airwaves benefiting Tanager Place

July 24 — Vibe CR benefiting The Arc of East Central Iowa

Aug. 7 — Large Midgets benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East

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