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300 Years of Freemasonry, 1717-2017: Masonic Treasures of the Grand Lodge of Iowa
<p>A new temporary exhibit that tells the story of Freemasonry's development from an operative craft guild into a speculative fraternal society. Includes artifacts, jewelry, china, artwork, regalia and books that trace the history of Freemasonry from the "Goose and Gridiron Tavern" in London, England to the present United Grand Lodge of England and Grand Lodge of Iowa.</p> 2017-08-23 17:00:00 -05008/23/178:00 a.m.Iowa Masonic Library and MuseumsCedar Rapids -
FREE SUMMER ADMISSION at the CRMA
<p><strong>Enjoy </strong><strong>free admission at the CRMA from July 1st through September 3rd.</strong></p><p>All visitors are welcome to explore the exhibitions at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art this summer for free! From July 1st through September 3rd the museum will offer free admission, thanks to the generous support of local sponsors. Get to know the works of Grant Wood, Marvin Cone, Mauricio Lasansky and Tara Moorman while taking a break from the summer heat!</p><p><strong>Check out our website for current exhibits and museum hours.</strong></p><p>Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, or check out or site at www.crma.org for summer event updates.</p><p><em>Thank you to The Schmidt, Vander Leest & Wenzel Group of R. W. Baird, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, Transamerica and UFG for making Free Summer possible.</em></p> 2017-08-23 16:00:00 -0500
8/23/1710:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Music on the Move
<p>Join us every Wednesday (and Thursday) at 10:15 am at<strong> Baby Time's NEW location in NewBo!</strong> </p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Sing, play, listen, laugh, move, learn and bond with your baby, toddler, or preschooler.</span></p><p>We will have fun each week tickling our senses while playing with (learning!) music, language, motor, and pre-academic skills. Lisa is a board-certified music therapist - all children are welcome!</p><p>* Drop in to any class for $12/class<span> </span></p><p>* Save money and purchase a punch card, 4/$40</p><p>* Siblings 1/2 off! Siblings under 8 months are free!</p> 2017-08-23 11:00:00 -0500
8/23/1710:15 a.m.Baby TimeCedar 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> 2017-08-23 11:00:00 -0500
8/23/1710:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Page-Turner: Books and Reading in Art March 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
<p><strong>Page-Turner: Books and Reading in Art</strong></p><p>March 2017 – March 2018</p><p> </p><p>From Marvin Cone’s enchanting paintings of his daughter Doris engrossed in a book to Mary GrandPre’s charming illustrations for the blockbuster Harry Potter series, books and reading have inspired artists in a variety of ways for generations. This exhibition casts a wide net, including objects created out of books, books from artist’s collections, name plates and illustrations from books, and, of course, images of people reading. This exhibition’s long run will allow for a wide variety of reading-related programming over the course of the year.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Free Summer Admission July 1, 2017-September 3, 2017</strong></p><p><strong>Thanks to our sponsors: The Schmidt, Vander Leest & Wenzel Group of R. W. Baird, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, Transamerica, and UFG.</strong></p><p><br></p> 2017-08-23 16:00:00 -0500
8/23/1712:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Drop-In Caregiver Support Group
<p>Join this drop-in support group to meet other caregivers and connect with those in like circumstances. Chair massages<strong> </strong>will be offered at these times as available, first come, first served. No cost. (Ann Drobot, Alzheimer’s Association, will be available to visit individually with any who would like to talk to her.) If you would like caregiving assistance while attending this event, please let us know by calling (319)221-8866 or emailing Mary at mrink@familycaregiverscenter.org</p> 2017-07-26 14:30:00 -0500
8/23/171:30 p.m.Family Caregivers Center of MercyCedar Rapids -
"Guys On Ice: The Ice Fishing Musical"
<h5>Book and Lyrics by Fred Alley; Music by James Kaplan; Conceived and Researched by Fred Alley and Frederick Heide</h5><p>A charming slice of Midwest life with Lloyd and Marvin, two buddies who spend the day in their ice fishing shanty sharing stories and laughs! As a musical, you can expect hilarious songs like “The Wishing Hole,” “Ode to a Snowmobile Suit,” “Fish is the Miracle Food” and “The One That Got Away.” Guys on Ice has been performed all across the country to sell-out crowds. Rated PG.</p><p>Main Stage</p><p>Main Stage Shows are on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.</p><p>and on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.</p><p>Tickets: $31 for adults, $19.50 for Students, or $12 Student Rush</p><p>Main Stage address: 39 38 th Ave, Amana, IA 52203</p><p>Main Stage showtimes</p><p>Wednesday at 2:00 pm</p><p>Thursday at 2:00 pm</p><p>Friday at 7:30 pm</p><p>Saturday at 7:30 pm</p><p>Sunday at 2:00 pm</p><p>Old Creamery contact info:</p><p>boxoffice@oldcreamery.com</p><p>319-622- 6262</p><p>https://twitter.com/TheOldCreamery1</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/OldCreameryTheatre</p><p>http://www.pinterest.com/TheOldCreamery</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-old- creamery-theatre- company?trk=biz-companies-cym</p><p>https://plus.google.com/+TheOldCreameryTheatreCompanyAmana</p><p>The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a nonprofit professional theatre founded in</p><p>1971 in Garrison, Iowa. The company is celebrating 46 years of bringing live,</p><p>professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>For tickets, please call our box office at 319-622- 6262 or visit our website at</p><p>www.oldcreamery.com</p><p>Direct ticket purchasing link:</p><p>http://www.oldcreamery.com/shows-and- tickets/buy-tickets/purchase- tickets-online/</p> 2017-08-23 16:00:00 -05008/23/172:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Book Discussion: Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos into Confidence by Gail Sheehy
<p>Join Joan Ortega, a social worker, in discussing an easy-to-read road map of caregiving. First Lady Rosalynn Carter says “this book can drastically lighten the heaviest of loads.” No cost. The book can be purchased at the Mercy Medical Center Gift Shops. A limited number of copies are available in our resource lending library. Registration by email (mrink@familycaregiverscenter.org) or phone (319.221.8866) is requested at least three days before the event. If you would like caregiving assistance while attending this event, please let us know by calling (319)221-8866 or emailing Mary at <a href="mailto:mrink@familycaregiverscenter.org">mrink@familycaregiverscenter.org</a></p> 2017-08-23 17:30:00 -0500
8/23/174:00 p.m.Family Caregivers Center of MercyCedar Rapids -
Snacks and Scholarships
<p>During Monday, August 21, through Thursday August 24, from 5-5:45pm, the Accelerated Undergraduate Program will be hosting a casual event in Basile Atrium to promote our scholarship initiative. </p><p>The scholarship is based on a referral system. If a new applicant submits a current student's name within the application and eventually enrolls in the Accelerated Program, the new student receives 50% off tuition for their first class. The current student will also receive 50% off tuition for one of their classes. </p><p>If you're a prospective student, please join us! Cookies, chips, and refreshments will be provided.<br><br></p> 2017-08-23 17:45:00 -05008/23/175:00 p.m.Mount Mercy University, Basile Hall, Flaherty Community RoomCedar Rapids -
Friendship Crochet Club
<p>Bring your current crochet project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday at 6 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love of the craft. </p> 2017-08-23 20:00:00 -0500
8/23/176:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Bicyclists of Iowa City Wednesday Night Social Ride
<p>Meet at Hudson’s Southside Tap (next to Paul’s Discount near the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 6). Start at Hudson's Tap on Hwy 1. Ride the trail to Benton St and south to Terry Trueblood Park. Continue south to Hwy 22 past Riverside Casino. Return on Oakcrest Hills Road. <strong>Helmets required.</strong></p><p>27 Miles</p><p>Host: Rick Walton 319-354-8090</p> 2017-08-07 20:00:00 -0500
8/23/176:00 p.m.Hudson's Southside TapIowa City -
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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 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! This group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. 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> 2017-07-01 19:30:00 -0500
8/23/176:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
WILD BILL & THE PONY EXPRESS
<p>WILD BILL & THE PONY EXPRESS AT THE VFW POST # 788 EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST FROM 5 TO 9 PM. COST $6.00 </p><p>AUGUST 3RD, AUGUST 10TH, AUGUST 17TH, AUGUST 24TH AND AUGUST 31ST.</p><p>SHORT ORDERS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 5 TO 7 PM EACH EVENING.</p> 2017-08-24 21:00:00 -05008/24/175:00 p.m.VFW Post # 788Cedar Rapids, Iowa -
College Launch Night
<p>Achieve a high ACT score and save on the cost of college. </p><p>Please join us for an exciting, free evening designed to answer your biggest questions about college planning:</p><p>How can my child best prepare for the ACT and should he/she take it again?</p><p>Which colleges can we afford and which give the most financial aid, and what do we do if we make too much money for aid?</p><p>Plus, meet Anthony Gair and hear his inspiring college football story! </p><p>Light refreshments provided.</p><p>6pm, Thursday, August 24</p><p>Elmcrest Country Club</p><p>Seating is limited, please RSVP 319-775-5005</p><p><br></p> 2017-08-18 19:30:00 -0500
8/24/176:00 p.m.Elmcrest Country ClubCedar Rapids -
Tim Riven Performance
<p>Tim loves to sing, play for people, and live in Iowa. Tim enjoys the great community of artists here in Easter Iowa. Tim is a songwriter and performer. Tim interest in singing and playing started at an early age while traveling in a car across the desert with his mother. Tim has been inspired by James Taylor, Pearl Jam/Eddie Vedder, and many more. Tim has the ability to reproduce the original artist music in such perfection, you would think the original artist was performing. A great night of great music. Come in and enjoy the music of Tim Riven. </p> 2017-08-18 21:00:00 -0500
8/24/176:00 p.m.Ramsey's Wine BistroMarion -
Five Seasons Ski Team Waterski Show
<p>The Five Seasons Ski Team presents a stunning hour long waterski show, with daredevil jump acts including helicopters and flips, 50 mph barefoot pyramids and much more. Watch as monster triple engined towboats pull world record level pyramids with 30 or more skiers. With 50 costumed performers, an award winning announcer and rapid fire action these shows have been featured on ESPN and OLN television. <strong>Free</strong> shows every Thursday at 7 pm this summer at Ellis Park, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bleachers and concessions on site.</p> 2017-06-01 19:45:00 -0500
8/24/176:45 p.m.Five Seasons Ski Team (Ellis Park)Cedar Rapids -
Country Friends Dance Club
<p>Country Friends is a group of people who enjoy country dancing. The purpose of the County Friends Dance Club is to promote and enjoy country dancing. We teach and dance a mixture of couples (2 step, triple two, cha-cha, waltz) and line dancing. First two visits are free. For more information, visit our website @ https://sites.google.com/site/countryfriendsdanceclub/ or call 319-350-3877 for more information. </p> 2017-08-24 21:00:00 -0500
8/24/177:00 p.m.Elks Lodge No. 251Cedar Rapids -
Jigsaw Puzzle Club
<p>Do you love working on jigsaw puzzles? Join us in the café and work on a puzzle while socializing! We'll provide the puzzle, but we'll need lots of hands to get it done!</p> 2017-08-24 20:00:00 -0500
8/24/177:00 p.m.Barnes & Noble BooksellerCedar Rapids -
Swing Storm West Coast Swing Lessons and Dance
<p>Swing Storm Dance offers weekly West Coast Swing group lessons and social dancing in Cedar Rapids on Thursday evenings. First lesson is FREE!</p><p>Beginner lesson: 7 - 7:30 ($5)<br>Move of the Month: 7:30 - 8:00 ($5)<br>Social Dancing from: 8:00 - 9:00 ($5 or Free with Lesson)</p><p>Located at Cannon Studios: 260 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404</p><p>Contact us at: <object height="0"><a data-auto-recognition="true" data-content="Swingstormdancecompany@gmail.com" data-type="mail" href="mailto:Swingstormdancecompany@gmail.com">Swingstormdancecompany@gmail.com</a></object></p><p><object height="0">Visit our Website at: www.swingstormdance.com</object></p> 2017-08-24 21:00:00 -0500
8/24/177:00 p.m.Cannon StudiosCedar Rapids -
Doodlebugs Preschool Series at the Hiawatha Public Library: Mix It Up!
<p><strong>Doodlebugs at the Hiawatha Library: </strong><strong><span>Mix It Up!</span></strong></p><p><span>We’ll read Eric Carle’s </span><span><u>The Mixed Up Chameleon</u> </span><span>and create some of our own mixed- mixed-up critters by mixing different colors together.</span></p><p><span>Preschool kids and their caregivers are welcome at this free event.</span></p><p><br></p> 2017-04-27 23:15:00 -0500
8/25/1710:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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Woodfest
<p>WOODFEST! Amana RV Park, August 25-27, 2017 A festival of and about WOOD! Woodcrafters of all types from throughout the Midwest . Ongoing demonstrations, shop for furniture, home and garden décor, toys, bowls, carvings, tools and more. We are seeking wood vendors/artisans for this 3 day event. It will be located at the Amana RV Park, Amana IA in an air conditioned building.</p><p>If interested please go to <a href="http://www.amanaartsguild.com/">http://www.amanaartsguild.com/</a> for the registration form.</p><p>Handcrafted wood items, tools and equipment, demonstrations and sales. Come shop, browse, learn from and visit with regional and national woodcrafters and wood product vendors.</p><p>Free admission. Air-conditioned buildings. Food on site. Nearby parking., $1 per car. Handicapped accessible.</p><p>Sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild.</p> 2017-04-20 17:00:00 -05008/25/1711:00 a.m.Amana Colonies RV Park & Event CenterAmana -
Iowa City Bridge Sectional
<p>Sectional Duplicate Bridge Tournament. Everyone welcome.</p><p>Two sessions. Stratified pair/team games 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.</p><p>Partnership Chairman: Gary Edwards 319 642-3579</p> 2017-08-06 21:00:00 -0500
8/25/171:00 p.m.Hills Community CenterHills -
FIRST Lego League Information Session
<p>Are you interested in joining the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Lego League team? We are hosting an information session Friday, August 25. At this meeting, team applications will be handed out. Applicants will work on a project related to Lego League and hear from past members about their experiences. FIRST Lego League teams have ten members. Members are ages 10-14 years. Meetings will be Friday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 pm. Come to this session to find out more!</p> 2017-08-08 16:30:00 -0500
8/25/172:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Rock the Block
<p><noscript>&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; URL=/events/1685983558364881/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page_id_source%22%3A272325152845336%2C%22action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A272325152845336%2C%5C%22tour_id%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D%5D%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;_fb_noscript=1" /&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;</noscript><span data-testid="event-permalink-details">Join us Friday nights, May through September, for this free concert series featuring local bands playing on the Market Mainstage. Families bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy great music, locally-crafted food and drinks, and games in the Market Yard.</span></p><p><span data-testid="event-permalink-details"><noscript>&amp;amp;amp;lt;meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; URL=/events/1685983558364881/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page_id_source%22%3A272325152845336%2C%22action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A272325152845336%2C%5C%22tour_id%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D%5D%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;_fb_noscript=1" /&amp;amp;amp;gt;</noscript><span data-testid="event-permalink-details">Support for Rock the Block at NewBo City Market is provided by a generous donation from Rockwell Collins.</span></span></p> 2017-08-25 20:00:00 -0500
8/25/175:30 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Bill Wenstrom Performance
<p>Bill Wenstrom delivers an awesome performance of 60's, 70's 80's soft rock that gives the listeners the same enjoyment Bill is experiencing while performing. Come in and enjoy the great music while eating and drinking with friends.</p> 2017-08-18 22:00:00 -0500
8/25/177:00 p.m.Ramsey's Wine BistroMarion -
Gordy and Debbie Show
<p>Gordy and Debbie, one of the most popular husband-wife entertainment acts in Branson, Missouri, are bringing their upbeat variety show to the Coggon Opera House. The show is a mixture of country, music from the 50’s and 60’s, gospel and patriotic music combined with comedy and suitable for all audiences. Seating is by general admission only. Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved for will call by calling (319) 435-9274 or (319) 435-2353. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.</p>
8/25/177:00 p.m.Coggon Opera HouseCoggon -
Friday Night Concert Series featuring Czech Plus Band
<p>Friday night concert with Czech Plus Band- FREE entertainment!</p> 2017-08-25 20:30:00 -05008/25/177:00 p.m.Kosek BandstandCedar Rapids -
Youth Rising: An Evening of Spoken Word and Dance
<p><span itemprop="description"><p><span><em><strong>Youth Rising (A part of the Open Doors Dance Festival)</strong><br><br>Seats are limited to this intimate show where both audience and performer are on the stage.<br></em></span></p>Open Doors has served as a stepping stone for serious dance students looking to make the jump into pre-professional or professional programs all over the country. The connections students have made with faculty at Open Doors have proved invaluable, leading students to some of the most respected names in the industry, including Martha Graham Dance Company, the School of American Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Joffrey Ballet, Ballet West, Houston Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, the Juilliard School, and Point Park University. <br><br><em>Tickets to this event are non-refundable.</em></span></p>8/25/177:30 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
Omelet Breakfast
<p><strong>Annual Omelet Breakfast</strong> to raise funds for resurfacing our church parking lot. </p><p>Omelets with all the fixings, made to order, sausage, homemade pastries, juice and coffee</p><p><br></p> 2017-08-09 11:00:00 -05008/26/177:00 a.m.Alburnett United Methodist ChurchAlburnett -
Free Yoga Class in Greene Square
<p>The Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department is offering free outdoor yoga classes for ages 12 and up at Greene Square, 400 4th Avenue SE. Class meets weekly on Saturdays from 8:00-9:00 a.m., June 3 through August 26. No registration is required.</p> 2017-08-26 09:00:00 -0500
8/26/178:00 a.m.Greene SquareCedar Rapids