Events

Best Buddies Iowa Chef and Champion Challenge event photo

Best Buddies Iowa Chef and Champion Challenge

Thursday October 29th

We’ll be joining local restaurants and chefs for an evening of food, drinks, and activities in support of Best Buddies Iowa.

The event brings together local chefs and Best Buddies Champions to support friendship, employment, leadership, and inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

05:30 PM - 09:00 PM

2026-10-29 17:30:002026-10-29 21:00:00America/ChicagoBest Buddies Iowa Chef and Champion ChallengeWe’ll be joining local restaurants and chefs for an evening of food, drinks, and activities in support of Best Buddies Iowa.The event brings together local chefs and Best Buddies Champions to support friendship, employment, leadership, and inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Aura Restaurant & LoungeAura Restaurant & Loungecephus@auradsm.com
November Wine Dinner event photo

November Wine Dinner

Thursday November 19th

We are going to be in our backyard for this months dinner. Join us as we host Capital Call Vintners out of Walla Walla Washington. It is owned by Steve Bruere of Middlebrook Farm in Cumming, IA. We are pairing his wine with local Iowa faire including Beeler's Pork Shank and DSM Pasta Co.'s Orecchiette. We are excited to offer an amazing farm to table experience with great partners.

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1165861&restref=1165861&experienceId=834561&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

2026-11-19 18:00:002026-11-19 20:00:00America/ChicagoNovember Wine DinnerWe are going to be in our backyard for this months dinner. Join us as we host Capital Call Vintners out of Walla Walla Washington. It is owned by Steve Bruere of Middlebrook Farm in Cumming, IA. We are pairing his wine with local Iowa faire including Beeler's Pork Shank and DSM Pasta Co.'s Orecchiette. We are excited to offer an amazing farm to table experience with great partners.https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1165861&restref=1165861&experienceId=834561&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sharedAura Restaurant & LoungeAura Restaurant & Loungecephus@auradsm.com
December Wine Dinner event photo

December Wine Dinner

Thursday December 17th

It is black tie season at Aura! We are putting on our highest end wine dinner to date. Champagne, caviar, and oysters kick us off this month. We are joined by Riboli Family Wines with a portfolio that hits the best parts of California and France. We will be having this dinner as a formal affair. Please where your best black tie attire and be ready for a night of decadence

.https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1165861&restref=1165861&experienceId=834572&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

2026-12-17 18:00:002026-12-17 20:00:00America/ChicagoDecember Wine DinnerIt is black tie season at Aura! We are putting on our highest end wine dinner to date. Champagne, caviar, and oysters kick us off this month. We are joined by Riboli Family Wines with a portfolio that hits the best parts of California and France. We will be having this dinner as a formal affair. Please where your best black tie attire and be ready for a night of decadence.https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1165861&restref=1165861&experienceId=834572&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sharedAura Restaurant & LoungeAura Restaurant & Loungecephus@auradsm.com