Host: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs

About: Experience an evening filled with arts, music, history, cuisine, cocktails and desserts from around the state. Get a first look at the newest museum exhibition “Iowa History 101” and enjoy entertainment by Chad Elliot, DSM Dueling Fiddles and Christopher the Conquered. Your ticket to the fifth annual Celebrate Iowa Gala includes food, desserts, wine, beer, soda and signature cocktails from across Iowa (a cash bar will be available for mixed drinks). Funds raised support exhibits, programs and initiatives of the State Historical Society of Iowa and the State Historical Museum of Iowa

When: 7 to 11 p.m.

Where: State Historical Building