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Family Underground Escape
<p>You are invited to test your wits in our Shorelock’s Wizardarium Underground Escape Room of magic and mystery. Work together to solve the secrets of Herbs and Potions, Fortune Telling, Astronomy, and Wizard Games. Unlock the wand and use the right spell to open the door and escape.</p><p>Minimum number of participants is 3 and maximum number of participants is 12.</p><p>Pre-payment is required.<span> </span></p><p>Register online or call (319) 775-5367</p><p><br></p><p>We are excited to announce our first two-level Underground Escape Room:</p><p><br></p><p>Family Room</p><p>For families with children between 6 and 14</p><p>Registration Cost: $15/person with basic solvable puzzles and a 30-minute escape window</p><p>Escape Date: April 20, 2018</p><p>Escape Time: 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm</p><p>Registration Deadline: Online registration closes 24 hours before Underground Escape times. If you are interested in availability after online registration closes, please call (319) 775-5367.</p> 2018-04-11 18:00:00 -0500
4/20/183:30 p.m.Shores Event CenterCedar Rapids -
Daily and Weekly Specials at Devotay!
<p>Located in Iowa City's northside neighborhood, Devotay features Spanish inspired small plates and paella along with craft cocktails, wine and local beer. Join us for dinner Tuesday -Thursday & Sunday 4pm to 9pm and Friday and Saturday 4pm to 10pm. We have a range of great specials all week long!<span> </span></p><p><br></p><p>HAPPY HOUR - Tuesday - Thursday and Sunday 4pm to 6pm enjoy $3 off cocktails, wine and draft beer.</p><p><br></p><p>INDUSTRY NIGHT - Every Tuesday, fellow hospitality workers receive 50% off paella, 25% off tapas, and $3 off wine and tap beer. Servers, chefs, bartenders, pizza guys and gals, baristas and more.</p><p><br></p><p>WEDNESDAY IS PRINCE SPAGHETTI DAY - Classic spaghetti marinara, meatballs, soup or salad, and a glass of wine all for $17.</p><p><br></p><p>LUNCH - Devotay now serves lunch Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 2pm. We feature our classic tapas and paella along with salads, sandwiches and daily features. If you're a University of Iowa or Kirkwood student be sure to bring in your ID for 20% off your lunch!</p> 2018-04-20 21:00:00 -05004/20/184:00 p.m.DevotayIowa City -
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Being Intentional: Couples Retreat
<p>Covenant Family Solutions is offering a couples retreat! The retreat will take place in the spring, April 20th-21st, 2018, and again in the fall. The retreat program was designed by an esteemed therapist and educator, Dr. Jacob Christenson, and focuses on reconnecting with your partner, managing conflict, and improving relationship satisfaction. You will receive additional instruction from one of our many qualified clinicians and be provided with the opportunity for some personalized coaching during break-out sessions. You will also be provided free time to explore on your own and spend quality time with your partner away from the everyday life stressors that impact relationships. The retreat will take place at the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa located in Galena, Illinois. Packages for the retreat are available in Silver, Gold, and Platinum. The Silver package includes the couples retreat program and meals. Couples are responsible for their own lodging with the Silver package. The Gold package includes the program, meals, and lodging for Friday night. The Platinum package includes the program, meals and lodging for Friday and Saturday night, plus a coupon to the Eagle Ridge Spa</p>
4/20/184:00 p.m.Eagle Ridge Resort and SpaGalena -
Singles 50+ Dinner at Oscars Family Dining 768 N Center Point Rd Hiawatha Friday april 20th 5:30 pm. No fee or agenda RSVP Lori 319-202-4327
<p>Singles meeting other singles for dinner</p> 2018-04-04 19:30:00 -05004/20/185:30 p.m.Oscar's RestaurantHiawatha -
Friday Flick: Howl's Moving Castle
<p>Sophie has been cursed by the Witch of the Waste and her only chance of becoming a young woman again lies with the legendary wizard, Howl.</p><p>Friday Flicks are open to children of all ages and their families. We will not be serving snacks, however you are welcome to bring your own from home.</p> 2018-04-05 19:00:00 -0500
4/20/185:30 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
KCCK's Taste of Jazz
<p>Taste of Jazz "Playing It Forward" - a food, wine and music fundraising event for KCCK's Jazz Education.</p><p>Featuring The Betsy Hickok & Ron Roberts Quartet</p><p>Tickets: $65 Individuals / $700 Table of 8</p><p><br></p><p>More information and tickets at<span> </span><a data-lynx-mode="asynclazy" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kcck.org%2Ftaste&h=ATPFzLWG1f3X655NluN5wWKH1uSs8E_Pn6iXW0NsBZ3syiTnVGnoRGL_fH-lZq_GPGryOhy-SvSiPCLw3gdVxV3vZVtkII25yX-723XrSs1ktCwANx035Z-5" href="http://www.kcck.org/taste" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.kcck.org/taste</a></p>
4/20/186:30 p.m.The Hotel at Kirkwood CenterCedar Rapids -
Drinking Habits
<p><strong>“Drinking Habits</strong>" is a traditional, laugh-out-loud farce where accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild. Two nuns at The Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent's doors open, but undercover reporters are hot on their trail. Their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down.</p><p>Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves.</p><p>Performance times are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. The Opera House is located at 209 East Main Street, Coggon, Iowa.</p><p>Seating is by general admission only. Tickets can be purchased at the door or can be reserved for will call by calling (319) 435-2353 after 6:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time.</p> 2018-03-08 21:00:00 -0600
4/20/187:00 p.m.Coggon Opera HouseCoggon -
Red Cedar Chamber Music - HarpStrings
<p><a name="OLE_LINK1"><strong><em>HarpStrings</em></strong></a></p><p><strong><em></em></strong>As the 2016 USA International Harp Competition Gold Medalist, Katherine Siochi has spent the last year performing all over the world - Red Cedar brings her home for this concert program. The program includes the iconic <em>Trio</em> by Henriette Renié as well as a newly commissioned work by Katherine’s brother Jeremiah titled <em>toque de azul</em>. The new work, as the title suggests, is a jazzy three-movement work with movements titled <em>bass</em>, <em>ballad</em> and <em>basso</em>. The work is energetic, fresh and very groovy. It was commissioned in honor of Katherine’s former harp teacher, Pamela Weest-Carrasco. Katherine and Jeremiah are both graduates of the Preucil School of Music in Iowa City, and have collaborated on many new works featuring the harp. Red Cedar’s Artistic Director, Carey Bostian had many opportunities to work with Katherine and Jeremiah during their high school years and can’t wait to share their amazing talent with the Red Cedar audience.</p><p>Katherine is currently the principal harpist of the Sarasota Orchestra. She holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in harp performance from The Juilliard School and is only the second American to win the USA International Harp Competition.</p><p>Jeremiah studied composition with Stephen Jaffe and Scott Lindroth at Duke University and was the winner of the 2015 USA International Harp composition competition. He works as a software developer during the day and composes in the evenings.</p><p>Performances of <em>HarpStrings</em> will culminate in MainStage events at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 21<em> </em>at First Presbyterian Church, 310 5<sup>th</sup> St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 at the Unitarian Universalist Society, 2355 Oakdale Rd., Coralville, IA. Tickets for both events are available at the door for $20. Thirty and under is $10.</p> 2018-03-16 20:30:00 -0500
4/20/187:00 p.m.Washington Public LibraryWashington -
The Philadelphia Story
<p>RHCR Theatre proudly presents "The Philadelphia Story". All Performances are at 7:30pm, and will be held at Studio Reserved (1200 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403). All seats are general admission. Performance dates are April 20th & 21st and April 26th-28th.</p><p><br></p><p>American Sign Language interpreters will be present at the Saturday, April 21st production. Please let the volunteers at the ticket counter know if you need to be seated in the ASL seating area when presenting your ticket.</p><p><br></p><p>Synopsis:</p><p>"The wealthy and well-established Lord family of Philadelphia is about to welcome the cream of society into their home for the second wedding of Tracy Lord, vibrant daughter of the house, to George Kittredge, a proud up-and-coming self made coal mine manager -- much to the annoyance of little sister Dinah, big brother Sandy, and ex-husband C.K. Dexter Haven, none of whom believe that George is good enough for her. Unfortunately, father Seth’s philandering with a Broadway dancer causes a scandal which an unscrupulous media tycoon threatens to break -- unless he can send a reporter to cover this high society wedding from the inside. Enter Macaulay “Mike” Connor, a writer of quality unwillingly slumming it on the society beat, who holds strong views against the old money-wielding upper class, and his faithful photographer Liz, whose romantic connection is not enough to stop the fascinated dance which ensues when Tracy and Mike meet and spar over class boundaries and champagne-addled declarations. Torn between three men, Tracy must determine whether or not she belongs on a pedestal. Philip Barry’s sparkling comedy The Philadelphia Story is witty, sophisticated romp, a breezy and romantic story which explores family dynamics, class prejudice, and human frailty."</p><p><br></p><p>Don't miss this exciting show directed by RHCR's Artistic Director, Kerry Covington. </p><p><br></p><p>Seating is limited! Get your tickets TODAY!</p><p><br></p><p>CAST:</p><p><span>TRACY LORD......................</span>....................Emily Irwin</p><p>MACAULAY (Mike) CONNOR.........Tristan Maynard</p><p><span>CK DEXTER HAVEN.....................</span>...........Will Reinig</p><p><span>MARGARET LORD......................</span>..........Kim Benser</p><p><span>ELIZABETH (Liz) IMBRIE....................</span>..Taylor Luke</p><p><span>DINAH LORD......................</span><span>.......................Iri</span>sh Stoll</p><p><span>SANDY LORD......................</span>.........Micaylee Stumbo</p><p><span>UNCLE WILLIE....................</span>............Lance Maynard</p><p><span>GEORGE KITTREDGE.................</span>..........Eric Teeter</p><p><span>SETH LORD......................</span>..................Terry Bergen</p><p><span>MAC.......................</span><span>.......................Tod</span>d Brewington</p><p><span>THOMAS....................</span><span>.....................James</span><span> </span>Campen</p><p><span>EDWARD....................</span><span>..........................</span>...Jeff Dahle</p> 2018-03-25 22:30:00 -0500
4/20/187:30 p.m.Studio ReservedCedar Rapids -
Pippi Longstocking
<p>On the outskirts of town stands a ramshackle house... there’s a horse on the porch, a monkey in the kitchen and a freckle faced, red-pigtailed, whirlwind of a girl in mismatched stockings presiding over all! This is the domain of Pippi Longstocking!</p><p>Pippi is outrageously unsupervised and proud of it. She has what she needs to get by, and if she doesn’t she’ll make something up that will do the trick. Her father is a pirate captain off sailing the seas. Her mother is an angel watching over her from heaven. And neither Mrs. Prysselius, head of the Child Welfare Board, nor Thunder and Bloom, a couple of ne’erdo- wells who try to abscond with the gold in her pirate treasure chest can get the best of her. Neither can the policemen who try to make her go to school, or the school teacher she meets once she goes. (She decides to give school a try once she learns from her neighbors and new very-best friends, Tommy and Annika, that if you go to school, you get a summer vacation.) In fact, the adults who come in contact with her often are the ones who learn from the encounter. She teaches the burglars in her house a lesson in manners when they use the word, “damn,” (language no well behaved person should use), and she conducts a real-world mathematics lesson at school until even the teacher enjoys the romp.</p><p>But it’s not that she’s unteachable. Pippi swallows her fears of not knowing any of the rules of etiquette and goes to a fancy party. She cares so much more than she’s willing to admit, and she learns a hard lesson that even fun can go too far, and sometimes what starts out as play can end up just plain disrespectful. She simply doesn’t fit, and it’s hard to imagine Pippi fitting in anywhere – unless you meet her, and then you can’t imagine life without her.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsored by our friends at Puddle Jumpers & Rain</strong></p><p><strong>with season sponsor Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust and media sponsor KDAT</strong></p> 2018-03-22 20:30:00 -0500
4/20/187:30 p.m.George Washington High SchoolCedar Rapids -
Drag Queen Bingo
<p>DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids presents: Drag Queen Bingo</p><p><span data-testid="event-permalink-details">This unique event combines drag and bingo into a hilarious evening of fun! Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 which covers bingo all night. Cash bar will be available. Join us on the second floor of the Convention Center in the Grand Ballrooms from 8pm-12am on Friday, April 20th.<br><br>Win your round of Bingo and be entered to win one of three Grand Prizes. Bring a group of people or make it a date night - any way you attend is sure to be an adventure. <br><br></span></p> 2018-04-06 00:00:00 -0500
4/20/188:00 p.m.Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention ComplexCedar Rapids -
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Noises Off
<p>The farce that tops all farces! The Opening Night performance is just hours away, and as the cast stumbles through their final dress rehearsal, things couldn't be going any worse. With lines being forgotten, love triangles unraveling and sardines flying everywhere, it’s complete pandemonium… and we haven’t even reached intermission! Can the cast pull their act together on the stage even if they can't behind the scenes?<br><br></p> 2018-04-20 22:00:00 -0500
4/20/188:00 p.m.Giving Tree TheaterMarion -
Toxic Blonde at Cedar River Landing
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/toxicblondeband/">Toxic Blonde</a> brings their live rock n' roll show to Cedar River Landing in Cedar Rapids!</p>
4/20/189:00 p.m.Cedar River LandingCedar Rapids -
Run, Walk and Roll 5K and Support Walk
<p>The Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa is hosting their 8<span>th </span>annual Run, Rock and Roll 5k on April 21, 2018. The event is open to all ages and abilities! The event includes prizes, free helmets and fitting for kids, face painting, and a silent auction. The funds raised from this event will go to support Iowans affected by brain injury. All proceeds with go directly to the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa to help fulfill our mission: Creating a better future through brain injury prevention, advocacy, education, research, and support.</p> 2017-03-27 13:00:00 -05004/21/189:00 a.m.Terry Trueblood Recreation AreaIowa City -
CERAPEX 2018
<p>The Cedar Rapids Stamp Club is holding its annual stamp show, CERAPEX 2018. The theme this year is the 100th anniversary of the First Republic of Czechoslovakia. Cachets will be available celebrating the theme. T-shirts and sweatshirts will also have the same theme. 10-12 stamp dealers will be there. We will have exhibits, with an APS certified judge to evaluate them. Saturday from 9 to 5 and Sunday from 10 to 4.</p> 2018-04-04 17:00:00 -0500
4/21/189:00 a.m.Machinists Union Hall #831Cedar Rapids -
50+ Singles Group
<p>Gather Saturday mornings with other singles. Men and women age 50+ meet to eat, laugh, talk, and make new friends. No dues, no commitment, no agenda, no RSVP. Separate checks. Weekly breakfast at Midtown Family Restaurant 2 (1069 Highway 1 West Iowa City). Call Donna at 319-530-5001, or email icfiftyplussingles@gmail.com for dates and location.</p> 2018-04-21 11:00:00 -05004/21/189:30 a.m.Midtown Family Restaurant 2Iowa City -
Showcase of Needle Arts
<p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"> The Cedar Valley Chapter of </span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"> The Embroiderers’ Guild of America</span></strong></p><p align="center"> <em> Presents</em></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 24px;"> Showcase of Needle Arts</span></strong></p><p align="center">Exhibit of Traditional & Contemporary Needlework</p><p align="center">600+ pieces on display</p><p align="center">Demonstrations of stitching techniques</p><p align="center">Raffle drawing on Sunday the 22nd</p><p align="center">Demonstrations of stitching techniques will be held during the exhibit</p><p align="center"><strong> April 20, 21 & 22, 2018</strong></p><p align="center"> American Legion</p><p align="center"> 625 31<sup>st</sup> Street, Marion</p><p align="center"> Visit our website for additional information</p><p align="center"> www.orgsites.com/ia/cvcega</p><p align="center"> Proceed support education projects sponsored by </p><p align="center"> The Cedar Valley Chapter of </p><p align="center"> The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc.</p> 2018-03-28 18:00:00 -0500
4/21/1810:00 a.m.American LegionMarion -
Hopper’s World: New York, Cape Cod, and Beyond
<p><strong>Hopper’s World: New York, Cape Cod, and Beyond</strong></p><p><em>February 3 – May 20, 2018</em></p><p>Accompanying the Hopper exhibition from the Whitney Museum, the CRMA presents images of the places Hopper lived and worked, all drawn from our own collection. Images of Hopper’s beloved New York are joined with images from Ogunquit and Monhegan Island, Maine; Gloucester and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and rural New England. Images of Paris in honor of Hopper’s three trips there are also included.<span> </span></p><p><span>Image caption:</span></p><p>Philip Koch, <em>Cape Cod Morning</em>, 1994, oil on canvas, 30 ½ x 50 inches, gift of the artist, 94.8.</p><p><br></p> 2018-04-21 16:00:00 -0500
4/21/1810:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Arts for Africa Art and Craft Fair 2018
<p>Shop from local artists and crafters. Huge silent auction along with bake sale and African shop. This is the 6th annual event with all proceeds to benefit the Tumaini Junior School in Tanzania. Event is held rain or shine. </p> 2018-03-12 15:00:00 -05004/21/1810:00 a.m.Noelridge Christian ChurchCedar Rapids -
Spring Art Exposé
<p dir="ltr">The University of Iowa Fine Arts Council is proud to present the 2018 Spring Art Exposé accompanied by our Wine & Craft Beer Tasting. This indoor art exhibition and sale is an Iowa City and Coralville community tradition which is historically held at the Iowa Memorial Union. A wide variety of artists showcase their work, ranging from painting, jewelry, photography, and printmaking, to glass, clay, metal, wood, fiber, mixed media, and more. The 2018 Spring Art Exposé will take place on April 21 from 10 am to 5 pm and April 22 from 10 am to 4 pm. </p><p dir="ltr">Important programing features:</p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">- Browse and shop from 90 regional fine artists in varying mediums </p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">- Free tasting samples from select wineries and breweries to patrons age 21 and over </p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">- Emerging artist display by select University of Iowa students </p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">- Photo exhibition, Home, in partnership with OASIS and CAB</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">- Annuals, perennials, and house plants sold by Reha Greenhouses</p></li><li><br></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">FREE Admission to the public </p></li></ul> 2018-04-09 17:00:00 -0500
4/21/1810:00 a.m.Iowa Memorial Union Main LoungeIowa City -
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Wedding Mini Album Class
<p><span data-testid="event-permalink-details">Capture all the amazing moments of your special day creating a made from scratch mini album! Supplies to bring: trimmer, scissors, 12x12 score-board, bone folder, ruler, pencil, scor-tape in 3/8" & also 1/4".<br>Cost $45 Kits are available 319-377-9999 to register, or stop in anytime, we are open daily at 10am, Scrapmania is located at 224 Collins Rd</span></p> 2018-03-27 15:00:00 -0500
4/21/1810:00 a.m.ScrapmaniaCedar Rapids -
The African AMerican Museum of Iowa's 25th Birthday Party
<p>Join the party, The African American History Museum is celebrating it's 25th Anniversary. </p><p>Saturday April 21st from 10am-4pm</p><p><br></p><p>FREE admission, refreshments, balloon art, face painting, take home activities, architecture experience and clay making.</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by Alliant Energy, along with the Allegra Footprint Fund, General Mills, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust, Hill Bank and Chick-fil-a.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2018-04-05 16:00:00 -05004/21/1810:00 a.m.African American Museum of IowaCedar Rapids -
Nada Yoga: The Yoga of Sound
<p>Nada Yoga: Using sound to heal! Healers, Yogis, musicians and music lovers - tune yourself to the vibrations of health, happiness and unity! Saturdays, April 7 to May 12, 10:30am at<span> </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=1669702223319183&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/breathingroomyogacedarrapids/?fref=mentions">Breathing Room Yoga</a><span> </span>in Cedar Rapids. Walk ins welcome or register in advance for a discount!<span> </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/event.php?id=1736448746394734&extragetparams=%7B%22source%22%3A3%2C%22source_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22newsfeed%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22feed_story%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%2C%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1736448746394734/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A3%2C%22source_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22newsfeed%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22feed_story%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=3&source_newsfeed_story_type=regular&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22feed_story%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&fref=mentions">https://www.facebook.com/events/1736448746394734/</a></p> 2018-04-21 12:00:00 -05004/21/1810:30 a.m.Breathing Room YogaCedar Rapids, IA -
8th Annual Trout Fishing Derby
<p>The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and Linn County Conservation will hold the 8th Annual Trout Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Prairie Park Fishery. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release 500 trout into the west end of the lake at the boat ramp. Registration is available on site and is free of charge. Prizes will be awarded at the derby. (Details will be available at registration.) Anglers interested in fishing for trout are required to possess a valid fishing license and a state trout stamp. The trout stamp may be purchased at any local sporting retailer who sells fishing licenses.</p><p><br></p> 2018-04-04 12:30:00 -0500
4/21/1810:30 a.m.Prairie Park FisheryCedar Rapids -
Pippy Longstocking
<p>On the outskirts of town stands a ramshackle house... there’s a horse on the porch, a monkey in the kitchen and a freckle faced, red-pigtailed, whirlwind of a girl in mismatched stockings presiding over all! This is the domain of Pippi Longstocking!</p><p>Pippi is outrageously unsupervised and proud of it. She has what she needs to get by, and if she doesn’t she’ll make something up that will do the trick. Her father is a pirate captain off sailing the seas. Her mother is an angel watching over her from heaven. And neither Mrs. Prysselius, head of the Child Welfare Board, nor Thunder and Bloom, a couple of ne’erdo- wells who try to abscond with the gold in her pirate treasure chest can get the best of her. Neither can the policemen who try to make her go to school, or the school teacher she meets once she goes. (She decides to give school a try once she learns from her neighbors and new very-best friends, Tommy and Annika, that if you go to school, you get a summer vacation.) In fact, the adults who come in contact with her often are the ones who learn from the encounter. She teaches the burglars in her house a lesson in manners when they use the word, “damn,” (language no well behaved person should use), and she conducts a real-world mathematics lesson at school until even the teacher enjoys the romp.</p><p>But it’s not that she’s unteachable. Pippi swallows her fears of not knowing any of the rules of etiquette and goes to a fancy party. She cares so much more than she’s willing to admit, and she learns a hard lesson that even fun can go too far, and sometimes what starts out as play can end up just plain disrespectful. She simply doesn’t fit, and it’s hard to imagine Pippi fitting in anywhere – unless you meet her, and then you can’t imagine life without her.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsored by our friends at Puddle Jumpers & Rain</strong></p><p><strong>with season sponsor Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust and media sponsor KDAT</strong></p> 2018-03-22 12:00:00 -0500
4/21/1811:00 a.m.George Washington High SchoolCedar Rapids -
Bicyclists of Iowa City Saturday Morning Ride
<p>Meet at Waterworks Prairie Park, just north of I-80 in Iowa City, at 11am. Ride to Hills and back. About 28 miles. HELMETS REQUIRED.</p><p>Ride leader: David Heitbrink</p>
4/21/1811:00 a.m.Waterworks Prairie ParkIowa City -
Wag n' Walk for Foundation 2
<p>Bring your dog, your family, and your friends to the Wag n’ Walk and join us for a fun filled day! Registration begins at 11:15 am, and the event starts at 11:30 am. We will begin with group walk for suicide prevention. At the conclusion of the walk, there will be yard games for all to enjoy (dogs too!), free food, music, a silent auction, door prizes, and some guest speakers. The event will close with the announcement of silent auction winners and closing comments from the team.</p><p><br></p><p>Tickets can be purchased for $25 online at www.tinyurl.com/wagnwalk2018, or can be bought for $30 at the door. Each ticket includes a registration packet that contains a Green Bandana Ally Kit, a long sleeve dog walk t-shirt, advertisements from our sponsors, and resources from Foundation 2. If you have any questions regarding the event, you may contact Alexa at alexagormley@gmail.com.</p> 2018-03-05 14:00:00 -06004/21/1811:30 a.m.Lowe ParkMarion -
Beginning Glass Blowing
<p>This class will instruct students on how to make a glass blown cup and bowl. These shapes are the basic building blocks of glass blowing. 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 17:00:00 -05004/21/181:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre AnnexCedar Rapids -
World Climate Simulation
<p>In celebration of Earth Week, the Public Policy Center will host a World Climate Simulation. The World Climate Simulation is a role-playing exercise of the UN climate change negotiations for groups. It is unique in that it uses an interactive computer model to rapidly analyze the results of the mock-negotiations during the event.</p><p><strong>This event is free and open to the public.</strong></p><p>Audience members will participate in the negotiations and will be assigned to one of six delegations. Please register in advance.</p> 2018-03-23 16:00:00 -0500
4/21/181:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Date Night: Mexican Taqueria
<p>This class will focus on authentic Mexican style tacos made from hand-pressed corn tortillas featuring various meats and poultry, seasoned to perfection. Chips, salsa, and guacamole will be provided. Feel free to bring your own wine, beer or other beverage to enjoy. Must be 21 to attend. </p><p>“BOGO” offerings are priced for two participants. Only one person has to register and pay for the class. The second participant will be required to register during the first meeting time of the class.</p><p>Registration is required prior to the class start date. To register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022. Please direct questions to <a href="mailto:contactce@kirkwood.edu">contactce@kirkwood.edu</a> or 319-398-1022.</p> 2018-03-08 18:30:00 -06004/21/184:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids