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6 new shows to catch in Eastern Iowa theaters
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Two Iowa alumni who originally penned 'A Quiet Place' enjoying the movie's buzz
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Old Dominion headlining Carver Haweye Arena concert benefiting the UI's Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program
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11 musical acts to catch in Eastern Iowa this week
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Longbranch Name That Tune!
<p>Join Matt Krug as your weekly host! 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.</p><p>Teams try to guess the title and artist of different songs, but only get a short clip of each one.</p><p>The winning team at the end of the four rounds played each night get to spin for a team prize. </p><p>Great team building outing!</p><p>ALSO: All You Can Eat Taco Bar: 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.</p><p>$5.00 with a Drink Purchase</p><p> </p> 2018-04-25 22:00:00 -0500
4/25/185:00 p.m.Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention CenterCedar Rapids -
Parenting Young Children: STEM
<p>From a young age, children are interacting with the world through their exploration of science, technology, engineering, and math building foundations for future success in school and life. Parenting Young Children: STEM is structured much like regular parenting young children workshop but each parent-child activity will be based in STEM. Each workshop will begin with a FREE family meal, followed by a parent-child activity and ending with an hour-long parent workshop. Childcare is provided nearby during the parent workshop. This workshop offers an opportunity for caregivers to come together to share resources and experiences! Materials, food, and childcare are provided FREE of charge for this workshop.</p> 2018-04-25 19:30:00 -05004/25/185:30 p.m.Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
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Cedar Valley Flute Society at Prairiewoods
<p>Are you soothed by the sounds of the Native American–style flute? Do you enjoy playing and listening to indigenous instruments? Join this flute circle on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) facilitated by award-winning instrumentalist Jonny Lipford. Surround yourself with a community of like-minded individuals of all skill levels. Everyone is welcome, even if you don't play the flute! A free-will offering to Prairiewoods is accepted at the door, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2018-02-13 19:30:00 -0600
4/25/186:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Bicyclists of Iowa City Wednesday Night Social Ride
<p>Meet at Throttle Down in Tiffin. We ride to North Liberty and on to Bobber’s Bar and Grill on the Coralville Reservoir. Retrace for return. <strong>Helmets required.</strong></p><p><strong>22 miles</strong></p><p><strong></strong><strong>Host: Rick Walton 319-354-8090</strong></p><p><br></p> 2018-04-22 20:00:00 -0500
4/25/186:00 p.m.Throttle Down Sports Bar and GrilleTiffin -
Linn County Board of Adjustment Meeting
<p>This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Board Room, lower level, 935 2nd St. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting dates and times can change. Please contact Planning & Development at 319-892-5130 regarding meeting status. </p>4/25/186:30 p.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Salsa Practice Group
<p>The Iowa City Salsa Group in partnership with the Senior Center offers free Latin dance practice to interested dancers of all ages. The group meets Wednesday evenings to work on improving their salsa, bachata, merengue, and cha-cha dance moves. All beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of dancers are welcome. Newcomers may receive instruction if desired. Please contact Damon Rogers at 319-321-9885 or adept_one@hotmail.com for more information.</p> 2018-04-25 20:30:00 -05004/25/186:30 p.m.Iowa City/Johnson County Senior CenterIowa City -
Suicide: The Ripple Effect movie screening
<p>Suicide: The Ripple Effect chronicles the story of Kevin Hines, who at age 19 attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Since then Kevin has been on a mission to use his story to help others find recovery and stay alive, and he has become a prominent international suicide prevention speaker and advocate. The film also features some of the world’s leading suicide prevention experts and shines light on people who are using personal experiences with suicide to help others find the hope they need to stay alive. </p><p>Tickets are $10 and the events will only take place if the required number of people reserve their ticket before the deadline. </p><p>The first screening is Wednesday, April 25<sup>th</sup>, 2018 at 7:30pm at the Wehrenberg Theater.</p><p> Ticket can be reserved at…. <a href="https://gathr.us/screening/22477" target="_blank">https://gathr.us/screening/22477</a> and the deadline is April 15<sup>th</sup></p> 2018-04-10 21:00:00 -05004/25/187:30 p.m.Marcus Wehrenberg Galaxy 16Cedar Rapids -
Malvina Hoffman: A Sculptor's Journey August 26, 2017 - August 31, 2018
<p><strong>Malvina Hoffman: A Sculptor’s Journey</strong></p><p>August 26, 2017 – August, 2018 </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style='font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;'>Drawing from the CRMA’s deep collection of works by 20<sup>th</sup> century sculptor Malvina Hoffman, this two-gallery exhibition explores her lengthy and varied career as a sculptor of the human form. Hoffman studied with several artists in New York before traveling to Paris in 1910 where she successfully convinced Auguste Rodin to accept her as a student. </span><span lang="EN" style='font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN;'>During their lessons, he advised her "Do not be afraid of realism.”<sup> </sup></span><span style='font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;'> It was from Rodin that Hoffman learned a naturalistic, sometimes rugged approach to the form. From her early bust of her father Richard to her famous commission from the Field Museum to create their “Hall of Man,” <em>Malvina Hoffman: A Sculptor’s Journey</em> traces Hoffman’s artistic roots from her teenage creations through apprenticeship with Rodin and into her arrival as an independent and gifted artist.</span></p><p><br></p>
4/26/1812:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Luther College to host Mark Borchardt biology colloquium April 26
<p>Luther College presents a biology colloquium by Mark Borchardt titled "Cows or People? Sources of Fecal Contamination in the Karst-like Aquifer in Northeast Wisconsin" 9:40 a.m., Thursday, April 26, in Valders Hall of Science, Room 206 on the Luther campus.</p><p>The colloquium is open to the public with no charge for admission.</p><p>In his lecture, Borchardt will explain how he uses viruses and gut bacteria to determine the source of bacterial contaminants in well water.</p><p>Borchardt is the director of the Laboratory for Infectious Disease and the Environment in Marshfield, Wisconsin. LIDE is an interagency laboratory between USDA-Agriculture Research Service and USGS Wisconsin Water Science Center. LIDE collaborates with researchers around the world to work on problems involving the environmental transmission of disease from human and agricultural sources.</p><p>A national liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2,050, Luther offers an academic curriculum that leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree in more than 60 majors and pre-professional programs. For more information about Luther visit the college's website: <a href="http://www.luther.edu/" target="_blank">http://www.luther.edu</a>.</p> 2018-04-20 23:00:00 -05004/26/189:40 a.m.Luther College, Valders Hall of Science Room 206Decorah -
Taking the Fear Out of Dying
<p>Hospice may be scary for some and may be seen as “giving up.” Presenter, Kris Sargent, sees hospice as living the best possible way one can for whatever time is left and providing a team approach to improving quality of life. "With earlier referral to a hospice program, patients may receive care that results in better management of symptoms, leading to stabilization of their condition and prolonged survival," wrote the authors of the study released by the <a href="http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1000678"><em>New England Journal of Medicine</em></a>. Call (319) 221-8866 or email fgcg@mercycare.org to register. Registration required.</p> 2018-03-22 11:30:00 -0500
4/26/1810:00 a.m.Family Caregivers Center of MercyCedar Rapids -
Preschool Storytime
<p>A preschool-age oriented program for preschoolers where longer stories and books are shared with fewer activities. Preschool Storytime is recommended for children who are 3, 4, or 5 years old.</p><p>April 12 Storytime: Birds of Prey with Raptology</p><p>April 18 Storytime: Celebrate Earth Day</p><p>April 19 Storytime: Earth Day Storytime with the 100 Grannies</p> 2018-04-26 11:00:00 -0500
4/26/1810:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
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Little Sports Torts T-Ball
<p>Enjoy a story time with Little Sports Torts and learn about t-ball in April! T-Ball will cover learning to hit, run and throw.</p><p><br></p><p>Open to ages 3-5 years old. Limited to 12 participants. Program will be held in Greene Square if weather permits.</p><p>Please register online at www.crlibrary.org</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-03-13 11:00:00 -05004/26/1810:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Tour of the Senior Center
<p>Everyone is invited to join a Membership Committee volunteer for a full tour of the Senior Center. Tours begin in the 1st floor Lobby.</p> 2018-04-26 12:00:00 -05004/26/1811:00 a.m.Iowa City/Johnson County Senior CenterIowa City -
Flight Pattern: Birds in Art
<p>Flight Pattern: Birds in Art<br><em>March 2018 – March 2019<br></em>In flight or at rest, birds have long fascinated artists. Often used as symbolic objects for particular virtues, families, or countries, birds in art can carry meaning far beyond their forms. From John Buck’s vibrant woodcut of the extinct dodo bird to Laurie Hogin’s fantastically feathered creations, Flight Pattern celebrates the great variety of avian art in the CRMA collection.<span> </span></p><p><em>Image caption:</em></p><p>John Jacob Audubon, <em>Pinnated Grouse</em>, 1836, hand-colored engraving on paper, 23 x 34 ½ inches, gift of B.J. and Jane Bell Lattner, 81.2.</p> 2018-04-26 20:00:00 -0500
4/26/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Poetry Month: Poems from The Teachers
<p>Join us for a program by the Reading Aloud Group from the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center as the share poems by UI Writers Workshop teachers from the past.</p> 2018-04-10 13:30:00 -0500
4/26/1812:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Marion's Good Roads: Bicycles, Motorcycles & Automobiles on the Transcontinental Routes
<p> </p><p>Long before it became part of the famous Lincoln Highway, the roadway loop through downtown Marion hosted scores of transcontinental automobile races, bicyclists and famous tourists.<span> </span>By foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile and truck, Marion witnessed and helped put our nation's first transcontinental road on the map.<span> </span>This exhibition tells the story of these travelers:<span> </span>their mishaps and adventures, their discoveries and endurance, from 1878 to 1919.<span> </span>See vintage bicycles, motorcycles and Linn County's 2<u><sup>nd </sup></u><span> </span>automobile.<span> Free </span>admission courtesy of the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.</p><p> </p><p>The exhibition features vehicles on loan from Marion friends and neighbors, Hall's Bicycle Company of Cedar Rapids and the State Historical Society of Iowa, including the first modern automobile west of the Mississippi River.</p> 2018-04-26 16:00:00 -05004/26/181:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
"Month of a Young Child" Open House
<p>TIES is hosting a "Month of the Young Child" Open House event on April 26th from 3:30-6:00pm at the TIES Program office located at 1026 A Ave NE, Resource Center - 2nd Floor, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. During this open house, TIES will gather together local non-profit and community organizations that serve young children. This is an opportunity to allow families to find needed services in one location based on the developmental, social-emotional, health, and educational needs of a child. Our primary focus is to support families, educate the community on services provided in the Linn County area, and celebrate the life of a young child! There will be raffle prizes, refreshments, face painting, and many more fun and educational activities!</p> 2018-03-15 18:00:00 -0500
4/26/183:30 p.m.Teaching Interventions to Empower and Strengthen families (TIES) Program OfficeCedar Rapids -
Virtual Reality for Teens
<p>Come experience virtual reality at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. This event is just for teens and is presented with our HTC Hive in the Maker Room.</p> 2018-04-26 17:30:00 -0500
4/26/183:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge.<span> </span>For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time.<span> </span>A basic metals studio is available for $15.<span> </span>We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community.<span> </span>You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p> 2018-04-26 20:00:00 -0500
4/26/184:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
ICPL Teen Activity Group
<p>Calling all people in grades 7-12! TAG is looking for new members!</p><p>The Iowa City Public Library Teen Activity Group (TAG) is designed to energize teen programming and services as well as allow teens a greater voice at the Library. We meet monthly to discuss books, plan upcoming events, and talk about what's going on. We also we eat snacks.</p><p>Want to make a difference in your Library? Maybe you just love reading and making new friends? We'd love to hear from you! TAG meets each month during the school year.</p><p>If you are interested in joining TAG, please drop by and find out what we're about!</p> 2018-04-10 17:00:00 -0500
4/26/184:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
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Longbranch America's Pub Quiz
<p>America’s Pub Quiz is the best live-hosted trivia show that brings a FREE quiz night to bars, pubs and restaurants throughout the Midwest! We are happy to bring fun trivia to family, friends and co-workers. An entertaining evening to be had by all – guaranteed! It’s FREE to play! We are so confident in your enjoyment that we aren’t going to charge you anything to play AND provide FREE nightly prizes and regular cash tournaments.</p><p><a href="http://www.americaspubquiz.com/event/longbranch-bar-cedar-rapids-5">http://www.americaspubquiz.com/event/longbranch-bar-cedar-rapids-5</a></p><p>All You Can Eat Hot Wings and More Bar! 5:00 pm-9:00 pm</p><p>$5.00 with drink purchase!</p> 2018-04-26 22:00:00 -0500
4/26/185:00 p.m.Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention CenterCedar Rapids -
Find Your Fender: Guitar Showcase
<p>Join us on a<span> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fender/">Fender</a><span> </span>Bender! Learn all about Fender Guitar’s history and their latest innovations as our expert, Scott Emmerman, shares a look at this iconic brand!</p><p>Free event open to the public. Come early for your chance to score free Fender t-shirts and other swag!</p> 2018-04-13 18:00:00 -05004/26/185:00 p.m.West Music CoralvilleCoralville -
Kalona Quilt Show & Sale
<p>Over 300 new and antique hand-quilted quilts on display and for sale.</p> 2018-02-01 20:00:00 -0600
4/26/185:00 p.m.Kalona Historical VillageKalona -
Gearing Up for Kindergarten!
<p>Did you know that by age five 90% of your child’s brain will already be developed? Gearing up for Kindergarten focuses on different aspects of child development and empowers caregivers with resources to become their child’s first teacher and help children prepare to begin Kindergarten. Each workshop will begin with a FREE family meal, followed by a parent-child activity and ending with an hour-long parent workshop. Childcare is provided nearby during the parent workshop. This workshop offers an opportunity for caregivers to come together to share resources and experiences! Materials, food, and childcare are provided FREE of charge for this workshop.</p> 2018-04-26 19:30:00 -0500
4/26/185:30 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Backyard Chickens Workshop
<p><p dir="ltr" style="">Learn the basic information you need to raise hens in urban and suburban areas. Participants will receive a certificate of completion that enables them to get a permit to legally keep chickens in Cedar Rapids and other communities. M $10; NM $12.</p></p><p><br></p> 2017-11-21 19:30:00 -0600
4/26/186:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
London Dupere Ceramic Artist Lecture at iCCGS
<h5><span style="font-size: 12px;">London Dupere</span></h5><h5><span style="font-size: 12px;">Lecture on Friday April 26th from 6-8 pm</span></h5><h5><span style="font-size: 12px;">Exhibition in our Flex Gallery – Thursday, May 3rd to May 5th</span></h5><h5><span style="font-size: 12px;">Opening Reception in our flex gallery space – Thursday, May 3rd - 5:30-6:30 pm</span></h5><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"> </span></p><h5><span style="font-size: 12px;">London Dupere is a ceramic and mixed media artist who has earned her BFA from The Maine College of Art in Portland Maine and her Post-Baccalaureate from Indiana University in Bloomington Indiana. She has been an Artist-In-Residence at, The International Ceramic Studio, Kecskemét, Hungary and will be joining the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio from April 19th to May 10th. </span></h5> 2017-04-12 20:00:00 -0500
4/26/186:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Glass Blown Floats or Hanging Orbs
<p>Learn beginning glass blowing methods by making a decorative glass floater or hanging orb. Students will be safely instructed through the process of making a hollow glass orb that floats on water and could be hung. Instruction will cover the making of two or more floats or orbs. Registration is required prior to the class start date. To register, please visit www.kirkwood.edu/ce or contact 319-398-1022. Please direct questions to contactce@kirkwood.edu or 319-398-1022.</p> 2018-03-14 20:30:00 -05004/26/186:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre AnnexCedar Rapids -
Library-Community Writing Center
<p>Adults and teens: get one-on-one help with your writing from Kirkwood Community College writing tutors at the Library-Community writing center satellite in the Second Floor Digital Media Lab. Resumes, applications, test prep practice, reports, creative writing of all types - anything is welcome. Walk-in 20 minute appointments are first come first serve.</p> 2018-04-26 20:30:00 -0500
4/26/186:30 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Linn-Mar High School Presents "Shrek the Musical"
<p>The Linn-Mar High School Fine Arts Department will present the family friendly, Shrek, the Musical the last weekend in April.</p><p>The show will be presented April 26 & 27 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, April 28 at 2 & 7 p.m.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
4/26/187:00 p.m.Linn-Mar High SchoolMarion -
National Geographic Live! with Kenny Broad
<p>Bringing exploration to life, <em>National Geographic Live!</em> brings in some of the nation’s top explorers to showcase and enlighten audiences on their stories and experiences.</p><p><br>Explore the depths of the ocean with Kenny Broad. A recognized and funny environmental anthropologist, Broad uses his research to solve problems of climate change and freshwater resource management. Join him for this fantastic voyage into the dangerous “blue holes” of the Bahamas, captured in incredible images and video.</p> 2018-02-23 21:30:00 -0600
4/26/187:30 p.m.Paramount TheatreCedar Rapids