Matthew Leimkuehler

mleimkuehler@dmreg.com

The U.S. Cellular Center announced Sunday via Facebook that the anticipated Korn and Breaking Benjamin concert previously slated for later this week has been canceled due to impending flooding.

The show, a co-headliner by the high-profile hard rock groups, was scheduled to take place Tuesday night in the downtown Cedar Rapids venue. Other acts that were slated to perform include Motionless in White and Silver Snakes. The venue posted a full statement on Facebook Sunday morning.

“The VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids staff appreciates the community’s understanding and support during this time,” the statement said.

A second statement from the venue posted to Facebook Sunday outlined refunds for the concert, stating that the arena box office would be closed on Monday and Tuesday. Those who purchased tickets from Ticketmaster.com should expect a refund automatically deposited in the coming days. Ticket prices originally ranged from $49.95-$69.99.

Those who purchased tickets at the box office are encouraged to stay tuned on social media for an update on when the office plans to reopen.

“Our hope is to reopen on Wednesday, but just as the flood predictions and planning have been ever-changing, we cannot guarantee this timing,” the second statement said. “Please be assured that we will work as quickly and efficiently as possible to get refunds processed.”

Another downtown Cedar Rapids entertainment staple, The Paramount Theatre, braced for flooding Sunday by removing 880 chairs, a historic organ and other parts of the venue from its bottom floor to balcony.

Saving the Paramount: Volunteers remove 880 seats in less than 3 hours

Two shows at the Paramount, The Fab Four and Ole & Lena, have been re-scheduled and one event, an annual art auction titled Murals & Martinis, has been postponed. A performance from Grace Potter, set for Thursday evening at the Paramount, is scheduled to take place as planned.

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