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Brucemore Mansion Tours
<p>A visit to Brucemore explores more than 130 years of Eastern Iowa history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home—the Sinclairs, the Douglases, and the Halls. They were business and community leaders during a century of evolution in the Midwest. The changes they made to their estate, the impact they had on their community, and the stories they left behind shape our understanding of modern Cedar Rapids, eastern Iowa, and the American Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Mansion tours are offered March through December, Wednesday through Sunday. Inquire for times within the general visiting hours. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in the visitor center. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as tours sell-out, especially during periods of high demand. Admission fees vary by tour selection, season, and ticket type. </p> 2019-05-22 15:15:00 -0500
5/22/199:30 a.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Art Exhibit: True Maps
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present <em>True Maps</em>, a solo exhibit of new works by Thérèse Murdza.</p><p>A writer turned visual artist, Thérèse Murdza began drawing big words on giant rolls of paper in 1998. Using an animated range of circles, lines, and colors, she continued her work onto stretched canvas, eventually building her signature bright, richly textured paintings. Her previous training remains an influence: “In college, I studied theater performance, learning new forms of materializing sounds in transitory space. I acted, directed, and wrote poetry and plays. After graduation I distilled my writing further, in search of the precise moments of emotion and of contact. Not narrating the beginnings and ends, but middles; the being in the middle of things. Years spent living up and down the east coast had me literally taking the words apart. Disintegrating the shapes of the words into lines, circles, squares and color. Seeing music, hearing words, somehow marking sound in charcoal, ink, pencil, and then: paint.”</p><p>Thérèse has a BS in Theatre Arts from Towson University, MD. She studied Life Drawing at the Durham Arts Council School; Botanical Drawing at the ArtSchool at The ArtsCenter, NC; and Mural Painting with Larry Kangas in Portland, OR. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon and has exhibited in solo and group shows nationally. Her work can be found in many residential, commercial, and museum collections, including: Kaiser Permanente Beaverton Medical Office. Portland, OR; Bluebird Real Estate. Portland, OR; Oregon Reproductive Medicine Clinic. Portland, OR; United Fire Group. Los Angeles, CA; Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Cedar Rapids, IA; Raven Industries. Sioux Falls, SD; Raining Rose, Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA; United Fire Group. Cedar Rapids, IA; TD Ameritrade Headquarters. Omaha, NE; Creative Entertainment Management. Portland, OR; among others.</p> 2019-05-22 16:00:00 -0500
5/22/1910:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
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Welcome Club of Greater Cedar Rapids
<p>Get-acquainted Coffee-The purpose of this gathering is for you to meet some of our members and to learn more about our activities and club. We meet the fourth Wednesday of each month at various locations. You do not need to be new to the community. Please email or visit our website to sign-up at wwc_cr@yahoo.com or www.welcomeclubcr.com</p>5/22/1910:00 a.m.Various LocationsCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Formal Session</p> 2019-05-13 11:00:00 -05005/22/1910:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p><strong>Terra Nova: Ten Years</strong></p><p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>April Woolsey, <em>Ascending Blocks</em>, 2003, terracotta, 13 ¼ x 6 1/3 inches, gift of the artist, 2010.037. </p><p><em>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-05-22 16:00:00 -0500
5/22/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Parkin-Singers - Vocal Exercise for PD
<p>Parkinsingers is a 45-minute vocal exercise group for those with Parkinson's and their caregivers. There are MANY benefits to singing! These include: improving volume and clarity when speaking, strengthening muscles involved in swallowing and breathing, increasing mood, providing opportunities for self-expression, and of course having fun! Each class we begin with vocal warm ups and then sing through favorite songs. No previous singing experience required, and all are welcome!</p> 2019-05-22 13:45:00 -05005/22/191:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource CenterCedar Rapids -
Caregiver Massages
<p>Ten minute chair massages are available to all Family Caregivers on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are required. To register for a massage session or to request caregiving assistance while attending this event, please let us know in advance by calling (319) 221-8866 or emailing fcgc@mercycare.org. There may be charges associated with this program.</p> 2019-04-15 14:30:00 -0500
5/22/191:00 p.m.Family Caregivers Center of MercyCedar Rapids -
Container Gardening Workshop
<p>Learn how to grow your own food without the hassle of tending a large garden. Container gardening is a fun and easy way to enjoy fresh produce grown right on your doorstep, patio, or porch-- no yard required! <br><br>Registration closes 5/20, 12 people max<br>$15 Material fee includes container, potting mix, & organic plant starts.<br><br>Purchase your tickets below:<br><a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fcontainer-gardening-workshop-tickets-60942003172%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3Xvvgiy8fhNcDguGGqEwyX-g7nQbZjZhdDZSiqKikl9WLLznku3HnR1l4&h=AT2mFdh7pZo0oDrBz-_3QY7Y0VVj-57TT2a6OdpWPaT-bJ3Pr2jx4XhQrbKkJS7grvWtlBZAsZF7wAZH0RPNSm0DYaZz9OlSOFS7SyT_BimKFSyrNFXFY_EXfy-gryr8sg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/container-gardening-workshop-tickets-60942003172</a></p> 2019-05-14 18:00:00 -05005/22/195:00 p.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
Widow & Widowers
<p>A social organization for widowed survivors that meet the fourth Wednesday evening for dinner and fellowship.</p><p><br></p><p>Reservation required. Call Audrey</p> 2019-03-14 19:00:00 -05005/22/195:00 p.m.American LegionMarion -
Bicyclists of Iowa City Wednesday Night Social Ride
<h5>Quinton's to Bobber's and Back</h5><p><span>Start at Quinton's (just north of Coral Ridge Mall). Ride up through North Liberty to Bobber's on North Scales Bend Road. Back on Dubuque Street Trail to Oakdale Blvd., Lynncrest St., and Holiday Road. Helmets required.</span></p><p><span>Check the BIC Facebook page for notice of weather cancellation.</span></p><p><strong>23 miles<br></strong><strong><a href="https://bic.clubexpress.com/docs.ashx?id=207368" target="_blank">MAP</a></strong></p><p><strong>GPS Link: <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11937028" target="_blank">https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11937028</a> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-05-07 20:00:00 -0500
5/22/196:00 p.m.Quinton's Bar & DeliCoralville -
Energy Share
<p>Please join Gina Hamilton, Karen Scott and Ruben Scott for an Energy share session. This is a relaxed atmosphere to explore and practice your healing and intuitive gifts and skills. We will have an opportunity to give and receive. Open to beginners and practitioners at all levels of skill, to work with sharing and spreading the light. Freewill offering accepted.</p><p> </p> 2019-04-11 20:30:00 -05005/22/196:30 p.m.IlluminationsCedar Rapids -
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Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Wendy Thoreson, Untitled (sauce boat), 2014, earthenware, 4 ¾ x 8 ¾ inches, gift of the artist, 2014.03.</p><p> </p><p><em>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</em></p> 2019-05-23 20:00:00 -0500
5/23/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Fighting PD - Boxing for Parkinson's
<p>This is a 60 minute, intermediate to advanced level class consisting of non-contact boxing using bags and mitts, as well as exercise drills. Cardiovascular, strength exercises, cognitive exercises, and balance are included.</p> 2019-05-23 14:30:00 -05005/23/191:30 p.m.Eastern Iowa Parkinson's Wellness & Resource CenterCedar Rapids -
In a rut? Come to my 15- to 30-minute Meal Cooking Class
<p><strong>15-to 30-Minute Meals: </strong><em>Are you in the habit of making the same old thing every week? If so, you’ll want to check out this class for some new soon-to-be-family favorites that you can make in a hurry.</em><strong> </strong><strong> <em>On the menu</em></strong><em>:</em> Quick and Easy Latino Pork Lasagna, Farfalle with Italian Sausage, Vegetables and Cream Sauce, Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken, Cheesy Homemade Mac and Cheese. $50.00</p><p><strong>May 23 (Thursday) 6 to 8:30 p.m. </strong></p> 2019-04-27 20:30:00 -05005/23/196:00 p.m.Cooking with NinaRobins -
Bicyclists of Iowa City Thursday Night Leisure Ride
<p>If you're a beginner or a casual recreational rider, then join us on Thursday evenings for a leisure ride around the Iowa City metropolitan area via the trails and on low traffic roads. This is a "no drop" (no rider will be left behind) ride that averages about 10 miles per hour. Hope you can join us.</p><p>Helmets required.</p> 2019-05-07 19:30:00 -0500
5/23/196:00 p.m.College Green ParkIowa City -
Authentic Thai Cuisine: Tom Yum Kung
<p>Tom Yum Kung is a delicious hot and sour soup traditionally made with either shrimp or pork. For this class, you will learn how to make this soup authentically with shrimp (kung), as well as learn how to make pineapple fried rice.</p><p><strong>Please read: </strong><span> </span>“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 at the first meeting of the class. Please bring containers to take home extra food.</p><p>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2019-03-08 20:00:00 -06005/23/196:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
When the Great Migration Met the Black Diaspora
<p>Dr. Joshua Guild of Princeton University will present on the connections between the Great Migration and the journeys of the African diaspora in this Humanities Iowa funded presentation. This event is free and open to the public.</p><p><em>This program is supported by Humanities Iowa and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The views and opinions expressed by this program do not necessarily reflect those of Humanities Iowa or the National Endowment for the Humanities.</em></p><p>Presentation Abstract:</p><p>As countless writers and scholars have chronicled, black migration transformed the culture, politics, and social life of the United States in the mid-twentieth century, when the sons and daughters of Mississippi and Alabama and Georgia and North Carolina set off for new homes in the Northeast, Midwest, and West Coast. Yet this grand epic of migration and urbanization was not solely a domestic story. From the First World War through the height of the civil rights movement, black Southerners were on the move—but so, too, were their counterparts in the other corners of the black diaspora. During this same period, the colonies and emergent nations of the Caribbean and Africa sent their own people out by the tens of thousands, destined for distant metropoles, but also more modest locales.</p><p>What then does the Great Migration look like in diasporic perspective? What happens when a family from Jamaica moves next door to migrants from South Carolina on a brownstone block on Brooklyn? How does blackness get defined by Trinidadians and Nigerians in 1960s London? What does it look like? What does it feel like? What does it sound like? In other words—in the age of civil rights, Black Power, and decolonization—what happened when the Great Migration met the black diaspora?</p><p><br></p><p>About the Speaker:</p><p><a href="https://history.princeton.edu/people/joshua-guild">Joshua Guild</a> specializes in twentieth-century African American social and cultural history, urban history, and the making of the modern African diaspora, with particular interests in migration, black internationalism, black popular music, and the black radical tradition. A graduate of Wesleyan University, where he was a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow, he received his PhD in History and African American Studies from Yale. His research has been supported by fellowships and awards from a number of institutions, including the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, and Harvard University’s Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History. In 2012, he was a fellow at Harvard’s W.E.B. Du Bois Institute of African and African American Research. </p><p><br></p><p>About the Series:</p><p><strong>About the Series: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.humanitiesiowa.org/">Humanities Iowa</a> has generously funded another series of presentations from visiting historians, professors, and lecturers. This year’s series will be tied to our current exhibit, Driven By Hope, which focuses on African American migration following the Civil War. The presentations are between February and July. Topics will focus on responses to migration – music, fashion, food, social responses, legal responses, and even some discussion on current migration and immigration issues. Be sure to join us for these free, engaging, and thought-provoking presentations!</p><p><br></p> 2019-05-10 20:00:00 -05005/23/197:00 p.m.African American Museum of IowaCedar Rapids -
Eco-Trivia at Caucho
<p>Come test your environmental knowledge with the Green Iowa AmeriCorps!</p><p><br></p><p>Admission is free! Limit of 6 teams; max of 5 participants per team. </p><p>Prizes will be given out to the winners!</p><p>Drink specials courtesy of Caucho.</p><p><br></p><p>RSVP Below:</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=60947776440">https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=60947776440</a></p> 2019-05-02 21:30:00 -0500
5/23/198:00 p.m.CauchoCedar Rapids -
Book Babies
<p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby.</p> 2019-05-02 11:00:00 -0500
5/24/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Janu Gems Stone Trunk Show
<p>Wholesale beads, gemstones, and fresh water pearls. These items are higher end quality supplies for the avid beader. It is a rare opportunity to purchase wholesale, so we wanted to bring this beautiful opportunity to our customers. Janu Gems has offices in California and Athens, Greece. No admissions fee.</p> 2019-04-22 20:00:00 -0500
5/24/195:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
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Smokehouse Friday
<p>Join us every Friday for 1/2 lb of BBQ pork, 1/2 lb brisket, baked beans, and cornbread for just $15.</p> 2019-05-24 21:00:00 -0500
5/24/195:00 p.m.Longbranch RestaurantCedar Rapids -
Pizza, Pizza and More Pizza on the Grill - Cooking Class
<p><strong>Pizza, Pizza and More Pizza on the Grill: </strong><em>Learn to make homemade pizza on the grill – three ways.</em> <strong><i>On the menu: </i></strong>Gourmet Italian Sausage Pizza, Margarita Pizza, BBQ Chicken Pizza and Fresh Fruit Dessert Pizza. $50.00</p><p> <strong>May 24 (Friday) 6 to 9 p.m. </strong></p> 2019-04-27 21:00:00 -05005/24/196:00 p.m.Cooking with NinaRobins -
Live at Ramseys
<p>Join us at Ramseys in Marion for good music and good food.</p> 2019-04-10 22:00:00 -0500
5/24/197:00 p.m.Ramseys Metro MarketMarion -
Fireside Friday Nights: Tyler Richton & the Highbank Boys
<p>Kick back on Friday nights with fun, energetic live music at Fireside Winery. With great music and delicious wines you’re sure to cut loose on the crowded dance floor. If dancing isn't your thing, you can sit back and relax with the smell of wood burning fire pits and the glow of a warm sunset over the vineyard. We encourage you to visit early to sample our delicious wines and grab a bite to eat before the music and dancing begins! </p> 2019-02-27 22:00:00 -0600
5/24/197:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
Church Basement Ladies
<p>They’re back and better than ever! Fall in love with your favorite Lutheran Ladies all over again in the very first installment of the wildly popular Church Basement Ladies Series. Inspired by the best-selling book “Growing Up Lutheran,” these ladies are serving up love and laughter in this delightful musical comedy.</p> 2019-05-24 21:30:00 -05005/24/197:30 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Brett Newski w/ Walter Salas-Humara
<p><span><strong>Brett Newski</strong></span></p><p><span>Known</span> as the <span>first</span> <span>band</span> ever to be kicked out of Wal-Mart for playing an illegal show, <em>Brett Newski & the No Tomorrow </em>bring a 90's alternative sound across America this fall. </p><p>Newski has played over 1200 shows on every continent except Antarctica. Most recently he's been supporting <em>Violent Femmes, PIXIES, Chuck Ragan, & New Pornographers</em> in the US. </p><p>His latest LP, "Life Upside Down" was produced by Hutch Harris of <strong>Sub-Pop & Saddle Creek</strong> legends <em>The Thermals</em> and engineered by Beau Sorenson (<strong>Death Cab for Cutie, Superchunk, Bob Mould</strong>), <em>"Life Upside Down"</em> is a beautiful catharsis to a happier brain and sense of belonging. If you frequently find yourself stuck in your own head traffic, this record might help get you free. </p><p>Brett Newski has certainly kicked his own ass over the past 6 years, touring infinitely (mostly alone) and wandering <span>down</span> the rabbit hole of anxiety, depression, and wallowing self-doubt. All of these negatives have blossomed into positive creative energy on his third LP. </p><p>"Anxiety can actually be a good thing. If you use it right, that nervous energy can be channeled into motivation or creativity," explains Newski. "Even the most seemingly confident people have self doubt."</p><p><strong>Walter Salas Humara</strong><span> </span>has never been one to dismiss his past, especially as it applies to his Hispanic heritage. The onetime leader of the seminal Americana outfit The Silos even opted to name his new album after his the nickname given him by his family, and then went several steps further by singing two of its songs in Spanish — the rousing opening track “El Camino De Oro” and the perky yet persistent “Hecho En Galicia.” Granted, that’s not as bold a move as it might once have been in a more Anglo-fied era, but even in today’s multicultural environment, it still shows a certain propensity for expanding his embrace.</p><p>After The Silos went on hiatus 20 or so years ago, Salas-Humara undertook a solo sojourn that has gained him international recognition all on his own. Indeed, his knack for plying rock steady rhythms with a decidedly personal perspective has helped him carve a niche in today’s roots rock firmament. In that regard,<span> </span><em>Walterio</em><span> </span>is one of his most personable and pointedly engaging efforts yet, whether it’s the vulnerable plea of “Should I Wait for Tomorrow” to the rockier resolve of “Out of the Band,” a humorous diatribe about the conflict that often erupts out of the usual group dynamic.</p><p>With former Silos drummer Konrad Meissner in tow, Humara frequently summons an unabashed rock ‘n’ roll revelry, and the brash swagger powering songs such as “Here We Go” and the steady,seductive “She’s a Caveman” attest to his ability to follow the form. Consider him a populist rocker of sorts, a musician whose live performances frequently find him freely mingling with his audiences while serving up his songs. “I Want to be with you,” he declares in the ebullient song of the same name, and while it may be a romantic entreaty in theory, it also attests to his populist precepts. Even a cursory listen ensures the feeling will remain mutual. </p><p><img alt="" src="https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e0e898d71bd67cd646e3fbe8f57e8553?s=75&d=mm&r=g" height="60" width="60" srcset="https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e0e898d71bd67cd646e3fbe8f57e8553?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x" data-lazy-loaded="1"></p><h5>About the author: <a href="https://glidemagazine.com/author/lzimmerman/" rel="author" title="Posts by Lee Zimmerman">Lee Zimmerman</a></h5><p>Lee Zimmerman has been an accomplished freelance music writer, reviewer, critic and blogger for the past twenty years. His work has appeared in No Depression, Country Standard Time, CBS Watch Magazine, Goldmine, Blurt, Country Standard Time, Bluegrass Situation, American Songwriter, New Times, Billboard, Keyboard Magazine and Performing Songwriter. Granted, he doesn’t make a lot of money for these endeavors, but the rewards come in the form of a steady influx of CDs and concert tickets, as well as the opportunity to interview many of his rock ‘n’ roll heroes. It also justifies the fact that he can keep a hairstyle best suited to a 25 year old surfer circa 1972.</p><h5><br></h5> 2019-02-28 23:00:00 -0600
5/24/198:00 p.m.The Famous MockingbirdMarion -
Honoring our Veterans: Memorial Day Graveside Flag Placement
<p>Welcoming any and all volunteers to place flags on the graves of veterans at Cedar Memorial Cemetery, starting at 8am on Saturday, May 25th. This usually takes 2-3 hours, depending on the amount of volunteers we get.</p> 2019-05-04 12:00:00 -0500
5/25/198:00 a.m.Cedar MemorialCedar Rapids -
Baby Animal Festival 2019
<p>Join us at Bloomsbury Farm for our FIRST Baby Animal Festival! We will have our Farm activities open, Hayrack Rides, Barrel Train Rides, our Barnyard Buddies, some of the cutest lil’ baby farm animals you will ever lay your eyes on, and so much more! This is a Spring Festival that you DO NOT want to miss!</p><p>Please click this link to register - http://bloomsburyfarm.ticketleap.com/baby-animal-festival</p> 2019-04-08 16:00:00 -0500
5/25/199:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
Iowa Renaissance Festival
<p>Held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Middle Amana Park, 27th Ave., Middle Amana. This festival will feature a village of entertainment, jousting, music and more. Visit IowaRenFest.com for details and pricing details. Tickets: $12, kids 6 to 13: $6, kids 5 and under get in free. Multi-day passes available. Held May 25-27 and June 1 and 2. Held rain or shine. </p><p><br></p> 2019-03-21 18:00:00 -05005/25/1910:00 a.m.Middle Amana ParkMiddle Amana