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Brucemore Nooks and Crannies Mansion Tour

<p>Satisfy your curiosity, learn more about the estate and peek into closed rooms on this in-depth tour. Discover the architecture and oddities of the mansion. Find more information on our website! </p>

9/23/21 2021-09-23 17:30:00 -0500

5:30 p.m.

Brucemore
Cedar Rapids

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Live Music by Billy Heller

<p>Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two. </p> 2021-02-15 16:00:00 -0600

9/26/21 2021-09-26 13:00:00 -0500

1:00 p.m.

Fireside Winery
Marengo

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BAND 141: An exhibit celebrating over 140 years of Hawkeye marching excellence, tradition, and community at the University of Iowa

<p>Stop by the Voxman Music Building for <strong>BAND 141</strong>, an exhibit featuring the Hawkeye Marching Band. Director Eric Bush donated a significant collection of materials from the Band’s history, including photographs, drill charts, papers, scrapbooks, uniform pieces, audio and video recordings, and other memorabilia to the Rita Benton Music Library in 2020. The exhibit draws from these donated materials, as well as several other collections held in University Archives such as the UI Yearbooks, Charles B. Righter Papers, Scottish Highlander Records, and the Daily Iowan archives. </p><p>The exhibit opened September 3. Start your visit on the first floor by the School of Music offices where you can explore the band’s history through its thirteen directors, core song list, innovative formations, and wide ranging uniforms. The exhibit continues on the second floor alongside the Recital Hall, highlighting the Band’s drum majors, alumni, the Golden Girl, and Scottish Highlanders. And lastly, keep your eye online for certain exhibit pieces either on the HMB’s social media feeds or the Music Library’s website. </p><p>Go Hawks!</p><p><strong>The exhibit is available to view for free during Voxman Music Building's open hours during the Fall 2021 semester: </strong></p><p>Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM<br>Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM<br>Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM</p><p><br></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Katie Buehner in advance at 319-335-3088 or katie-buehner@uiowa.edu.</em></p> 2021-09-23 22:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 07:00:00 -0500

7:00 a.m.

University of Iowa Voxman Music Building
Iowa City

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TOPS IA#259

<p>TOPS (taking off pounds sensibly).   It helps us reach our weight loss goal.  Want to know about TOPS/KOPS?   Come and see for yourself.  You will be met with smiles and in creditable support.  Progress is made one step at  a time or it it one pound at a time?  This is the foundation for change.  Cost is $5 monthly or $32 yearly. Contact: (319) 396-5176.</p> 2021-09-24 10:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 08:00:00 -0500

8:00 a.m.

St. Mark's United Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids

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Film Music, Concert Music and the Hollywood Connection

<p>Over the course of this four-week forum, Instructor and Teaching Artist in Music Alan Lawrence will explore significant milestones in the film music of the past century. Through film clips and audio recordings, audience members will learn about important film composers and the connections between concert and film music. The first week’s session will move from the silent film era through the blockbusters of the 1930s and ’40s, exploring the influence of Richard Wagner on early film composers such as Max Steiner (who scored “King Kong,” “Gone with the Wind” and “Casablanca”) and Erich Wolfgang Korngold (“The Adventures of Robin Hood”). Week two will take up the work of other expatriate European composers, including Franz Waxman (“Sunset Boulevard” and “Rear Window”) and Miklos Rozsa (“Spellbound” and “Ben Hur”), as well as American-born composers Alfred Newman (“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”), David Raksin (“Laura”) and Hugo Friedhofer (“The Best Years of Our Lives”). The third session will highlight the volatile talent of Bernard Herrmann (“Citizen Kane,” “Vertigo,” “North by Northwest” and “Psycho”) as well as Leonard Bernstein (“On the Waterfront”) and Elmer Bernstein (“To Kill a Mockingbird”). The final session will emphasize the influence of concert composers like Igor Stravinsky, Aaron Copland, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Gustav Holst on film music composition, including the work of the versatile John Williams (“Jaws,” “Star Wars,” “E.T.” and more).</p> 2021-09-23 11:30:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 08:45:00 -0500

8:45 a.m.

Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture Hall
Cedar Rapids

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From Revolutionary Outcast to a Man of God: Dostoevsky at 200

<p>The Fall 2021 Main Library Gallery exhibition, <a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/from-revolutionary-outcast-to-a-man-of-god-dostoevsky-at-200/"><em>From Revolutionary Outcast to a Man of God: Dostoevsky at 200</em></a>, is dedicated to the life and work of the Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881). Curated by Dr. Anna Barker, University of Iowa professor of Russian literature, the exhibition covers the entirety of Dostoevsky’s prolific literary career. His youth, his years of exile in Siberia, a period of gambling addiction, and his philosophical and theological teachings are explored in the context of Russian historical events and many of his most famous novels, from <em>Poor Folk</em> to <em>The Brothers Karamazov</em>.</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/plan-your-visit/"><strong>Main Library Gallery Open Hours</strong></a></p><p>Monday: 9:00am – 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am – 8:00pm<br>Wednesday: 9:00am – 6:00pm<br>Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm<br>Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm<br>Saturday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm<br>Sunday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm</p><p><strong>Closing early at 3:00 PM: November 5</strong></p><p>NOTE: The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library.<br>Admission is free. No appointments are needed. Walk in during open hours. Classes may occasionally be visiting during open hours.<br>Please follow current campus COVID-19 guidelines when visiting.</p> 2021-09-23 18:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 09:00:00 -0500

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City

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Mt. Trashmore Challenge

<p>Strive to climb this unique local treasure 140 times—a distance equal to ascending Mount Everest! To sign up and for more information: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftrashmorechallenge.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2C3kbOSAXvxMgIx8lQuMIfi1XvbRQaNk5wmNK5IBXJo48s1s_GmWa8vpQ&h=AT0sJSTKh3K7v5T90iEm0DhM6rtl9CwFxM5bIRym3pgZPqcm-IyERP7CPeHck50QiVIJDxaFdbOSDJuKe6zyqI3FN5m8aj2Hm1I9U9pjlPuNFZIcjZjerp2BwUK_jBSwLg&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT1U_bxqLMh_YjuGNRVor-OVCCCKMBnAiHNxQG4eimDWWwzKKZwB5qaLFpzikymcNO9KNzRHi0sX-DUMGuzcfbusAwQ4LRO4fsF-bwP9KiC0cANm7mJi1M_iMWglMOjWeOq2Ao2rCIox4zKQdnC9CG_juNXDwhUfcPZHsT2WXBSry54" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://trashmorechallenge.com/</a></p><p>For each milestone you make, you’ll get coupons or swag from local businesses. T-shirts and milestone perk prizes can be picked up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in our office: Suite 123 inside The Cherry Building - 329 10th Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA. On the Third Thursday of each month, t-shirts and perks can be picked up from 5 to 7 p.m. at the base of Mt. Trashmore at the recreation building.</p><p>Fall trail hours for 2021:<br>9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday<br>8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday<br>Closed Monday</p><p><br>(HOURS ARE WEATHER DEPENDANT CHECK HERE FOR UPDATES: <a href="https://www.solidwasteagency.org/mount-trashmore?fbclid=IwAR1N91uvB-EPKKr_HB-PUblEHzn-A86yeoLXjc-mGlK3bjGwPnEz6VEnzz0" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.solidwasteagency.org/mount-trashmore</a>)<br>The Challenge will go until the end of 2021.</p><p>Thank you to our District Partners: Linn County Solid Waste Agency, McNary Marketing and Design, US Bank, UFG Insurance, Collins Aerospace & ThinkSafe.</p> 2021-09-23 18:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 09:00:00 -0500

9:00 a.m.

Mt. Trashmore
Cedar Rapids

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Art Exhibit: The Promise of Life- In Memory of Stephen Metcalf

<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is honored to exhibit, posthumously, the paintings of Stephen Metcalf. This exhibition acts as a celebration of the artist, and his work, who passed away August 19, 2020. Due to the Derecho, a natural disaster that devastated the city of Cedar Rapids that same month, the gallery was unable to properly acknowledge his passing and is celebrating his life and art one year later.</p><p>On display in the show are Stephen’s recent oil paintings on paper as well as early works (c.1980). While the gallery is paying homage to the artists work, this exhibition is not a retrospective of his overall body of work.</p><p>"Simply put, I believe my work is about the act of painting. My paintings, which are non-objective, have influences in the environment. As a painter, my journey is one of discovery through the exploration of ideas, materials, and process. My techniques, which are my own, were not learned or invented in order to paint but were discovered through the act of painting. Each painting is a record of my journey and I invite you to engage in your own personal dialogue with them."</p><p>Born in Chicago, Stephen Metcalf grew up in the Midwest. As a child he practiced drawing and painting and by the time he started art school at the University of Illinois his drafting skills could mimic photographs. Frustrated by the tedious nature and predictability of this process, he decided to reinvent himself as an artist and as a graduate printmaking student at the University of Illinois he produced mixed media paintings and large scale works on paper that were recognized by their inclusion in major exhibitions like <em>Drawings USA 77</em> at the Minnesota museum of art and <em>Works on Paper</em> at the Art Institute of Chicago. After receiving his MFA in Art and Design, Stephen produced hundreds of paintings which are represented in public, private, and corporate collections throughout the United States, including the Illinois State Museum, the Minnesota Museum of Art, the Kirkwood Center Hotel, the U.S. Military Hospital on Nellis Airbase, and the Cleveland Clinic.</p><p>A reception will be held at the gallery September 17<sup>th</sup>, 2021 from 5:00-7:30pm. *Event details regarding COVID-19 below. <em>The Promise of Life</em> is in the Second Floor Gallery and will share the same reception as Fred Easker’s solo exhibition “Meditations on Moments in the Landscape” in the Main Exhibition space on the first floor.</p><p>Gilded Pear Gallery is located at 808 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. For hours and more information visit <a href="http://www.gildedpeargallery.com">http://www.gildedpeargallery.com</a>–or- call: 319-366-0205</p><p><strong>Gallery operations, features, and procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic:</strong></p><p>Event:<u> The gallery requires that all persons attending the reception (vaccinated or unvaccinated) be masked.</u><strong> </strong>We appreciate you doing your part to keep everyone healthy! If you feel sick, have a fever, have tested positive for COVID-19 and have not fully recovered, or have been tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting your test results, you may not participate in this event. The exhibit will be on view for a while, stop back in when you’re feeling better! Food and beverage details will be updated on our social media and website; as well as RSVP link to the event.</p><p>Visit Us: Drop in anytime during our regular business hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm, and CLOSED on Sunday. Appointments for our services (i.e.-custom framing, art appraisals) are preferred<strong>. </strong>Private viewing appointments are still being offered and can be made by contacting the gallery via email or phone (this is a great option for anyone still leery about public events).</p><p>Features: A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3<sup>rd</sup> Avenue and 8<sup>th</sup> Street- non-metered. The MedQuarter features protected bike lanes and bicycle “parking” can be found on the opposite side of the building by the Pocket Park on 3<sup>rd </sup>and 8<sup>th</sup>.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>There are no admission fees for private viewings or receptions.</strong></p>

9/23/21 2021-09-23 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids

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Art Exhibit: Meditations on Moments in the Landscape

<p>Drawing on familiar scenes from the back roads of his native eastern Iowa, he explores both the aesthetics and the character of the place, offering a keen meditation on the power, vulnerability, and eloquence of this beautiful land.</p><p>Speaking about the new work in the exhibition, he states, “These days I am inspired by the landscape of northeast Iowa and the remarkable, unique and beautiful Driftless Region along the Mississippi River in the northeast corner of Iowa. It is where I spend about a third of my time. The area is a very spiritual place and has a unique energy that must have been felt by the early inhabitants. They left effigies on the unique topography which was shaped by water rather than glacial action or seismic shift.  It is home to hundreds of species of wildlife and is the annual migratory path of thousands of birds. And there are people living there, sometimes tucked away in the coulees, who are profoundly connected to the place. I feel good there…As I strive to interpret what I see with oil paint, my process becomes a meditation on the instant captured by the camera.”</p><p><u>About the artist (abbreviated):</u></p><p>The paintings of Fred Easker are included in museum, corporate and private collections throughout the Midwest and has appeared in a number of periodicals and books. He was featured as an “Iowa Master” in a series produced by Iowa Public Television. Recently he was commissioned by the General Services Administration to create a painting for the United States Federal Courthouse in Cedar Rapids. Over the span of his career he has worked with private galleries in New York, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Tulsa, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids. The artist holds a BA and MA in Art Education from the University of Iowa.</p><p>Fred Easker has been painting full time since 1994.The artist resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he grew up, and actively participates in the life of his community by working on boards and organizations involved in the arts, historic preservation and the humanities and was awarded the Friend of the Arts Award from Marion Fine Arts Council in 1993. His wife Velga who was born in Latvia is also an artist. Recently the couple recently established a part time working studio in Lansing, Iowa, an historic small town located in northeast Iowa on the Mississippi River.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>A reception will be held at the gallery September 17<sup>th</sup>, 2021 from 5:00-7:30pm. *Event details regarding COVID-19 below. <em>Meditations on Moments in the Landscape</em> is in the Main Exhibition space on the first floor and will share the same reception as a posthumous exhibition of work by Stephen Metcalf, <em>The Promise of Life</em>, in the Second Floor Gallery. Stephen Metcalf passed away last year.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Gilded Pear Gallery is located at 808 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. For hours and more information visit <a href="http://www.gildedpeargallery.com">http://www.gildedpeargallery.com</a>–or- call: 319-366-0205</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Gallery operations, features, and procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic:</strong></p><p>Event:<u> The gallery requires that all persons attending the reception (vaccinated or unvaccinated) be masked.</u><strong> </strong>We appreciate you doing your part to keep everyone healthy! If you feel sick, have a fever, have tested positive for COVID-19 and have not fully recovered, or have been tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting your test results, you may not participate in this event. The exhibit will be on view for a while, stop back in when you’re feeling better! Food and beverage details will be updated on our social media and website; as well as RSVP link to the event.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit Us: Drop in anytime during our regular business hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm, and CLOSED on Sunday. Appointments for our services (i.e.-custom framing, art appraisals) are preferred<strong>. </strong>Private viewing appointments are still being offered and can be made by contacting the gallery via email or phone (this is a great option for anyone still leery about public events).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Features: A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3<sup>rd</sup> Avenue and 8<sup>th</sup> Street- non-metered. The MedQuarter features protected bike lanes and bicycle “parking” can be found on the opposite side of the building by the Pocket Park on 3<sup>rd </sup>and 8<sup>th</sup>.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>There are no admission fees for private viewings or receptions.</strong></p>

9/23/21 2021-09-23 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids

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Sunflower and Harvest Festival

<p>Fall is alive at Bloomsbury Farm! Come enjoy all of our farm fun attractions, sunflower fields, pumpkin patch, photo ops, and more! You won't want to miss our annual <strong>Sunflower Festival</strong> and <strong>Harvest Festival</strong>!</p><p>**We are open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM between September 9th and October 31st. <em>(Closed Monday-Wednesday)</em></p><p>Everyone 3 and older will need a Farm Pass, 2 and under are free!</p><p>Purchase tickets online to capture a discount!</p><p><a href="http://www.BloomsburyFarm.com/tickets">www.BloomsburyFarm.com/tickets</a></p> 2021-09-23 18:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Bloomsbury Farm
Atkins

15.95
Freedom to live a good life now

<p>Villas at Stoney Point is a new  55+ Active Living Community in Cedar Rapids. Join us for a fun walk about of our community at 10am followed by an educational presentation by Craig Adamson with True Wealth Stewardship at 11am to learn about the financial benefits of moving into a senior living community complimentary luncheon to follow, RSVP is required, please call  Rachel at 319.200.2333. </p><p>Villas at Stoney Point 1818 Stoney Point Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA </p> 2021-08-25 12:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Villas at Stoney Point
Cedar Rapids

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Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library

<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM.  Research your family tree with the help of library volunteers.  The library is located in the lower level of the Masonic Building.  Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door.  </p> 2021-09-23 16:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
Cedar Rapids

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Iowa Ideas In Depth Week-All Eyes on Workforce

<p>Iowa's employers are saying the state's worker shortage is creating major challenges for meeting demand coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. WIth more jobs than people to fill them, finding qualified workers is harder than ever. We'll look at what the current labor force looks like as well as what's being done to remove barriers to finding work.\</p><p> We'll also look at some of the pipeline programs and how some of the state's policy decisions may be impacting the labor market. Finally, we'll close the week looking at some of the challenges facing employers as workers return from the pandemic amid a record number of remote-work opportunities.</p><p><br></p> 2021-09-23 13:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 12:00:00 -0500

12:00 p.m.

The Gazette
Cedar Rapids

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Derecho Anniversary-One Year After. Exhibit at CSPS

<p>The Gazette, in partnership with CSPS and supported by West Bend Insurance, present <em>Derecho Anniversary-One Year After</em>, an exhibit that captures the stories and perspectives from the 2020 Iowa derecho. Image, film, and artistan pieces will be on display from August 19 through October. This event is free and open to the community for viewing during regular CSPS operating hours. </p> 2021-09-23 18:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 12:00:00 -0500

12:00 p.m.

CSPS Hall
Cedar Rapids

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Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone's 1920 Trip to Paris

<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and to paint.  This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air.  While each artist discontinued painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development.  What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days.  As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation.  It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2021-09-23 20:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 12:00:00 -0500

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Live Music by Lewis Knudsen

<p><span dir="auto">Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two.</span><br><br></p> 2021-02-15 16:00:00 -0600

10/03/21 2021-10-03 13:00:00 -0500

1:00 p.m.

Fireside Winery
Marengo

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Thursdays with Anna & Fyodor

<p>Exhibition curator Dr. Anna Barker will be in the University of Iowa Libraries' Main Library Gallery from 3:00pm - 5:00pm for casual discussions about Fyodor Dostoevsky, his works, and the exhibit. Feel free to drop in any time during this event to meet Dr. Barker and ask questions.</p><p>About the exhibit: <em><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/from-revolutionary-outcast-to-a-man-of-god-dostoevsky-at-200/">From Revolutionary Outcast to a Man of God: Dostoevsky at 200</a></em> is dedicated to the life and work of the Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881). Curated by Dr. Anna Barker, University of Iowa professor of Russian literature, it covers the entirety of Dostoevsky’s prolific literary career. His youth, his years of exile in Siberia, a period of gambling addiction, and his philosophical and theological teachings are explored in the context of Russian historical events and many of his most famous novels, from <em>Poor Folk</em> to <em>The Brothers Karamazov</em>.  </p><p>Please visit <a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">lib.uiowa.edu/gallery</a> for parking and other information.</p> 2021-09-23 17:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 15:00:00 -0500

3:00 p.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City

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Men Exploring Faith at Prairiewoods

<p>Behavioral scientists and spiritual guides have noted a major transformation in the life direction of many men as we mature. It may happen gradually or abruptly, as early as our 20s or in our 50s or 60s. Some men never make this shift, described as a change from goal drivenness to receptivity, from ego to wisdom. The transition can start from the inside (Why am I doing what I’m doing?) or the outside (from a loss or threat), and it may seem disruptive while on the way to being life-enhancing. Join with a small group of reflective men at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) in honest conversation about these changes. This group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month and is facilitated by Jeff Schumacher. A free-will offering is accepted, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2021-08-09 17:30:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 16:00:00 -0500

4:00 p.m.

Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Hiawatha

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Pints and Politics-September Edition

<p>What do you get when you mix live, local sattire, the current political climate, and your favorite beverage?  Pints and Politics, hosted by The Gazette, is a regularly produced program featuring reporters, columnists and passionate followers of all things political. This free event has been a mix of virtual and in-person. Please visit thegazette.com/special-events for the latest details on the September P&P! </p> 2021-08-31 19:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 17:30:00 -0500

5:30 p.m.

The Gazette
Cedar Rapids

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Child Safety Seat Event

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Free Child Safety Seat Checks Thursday, September 23 6 PM - 8 PM University of Iowa Health Care-Iowa River Landing 105 East 9th St. Coralville, IA 52241 </p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Bring your: >Child >Vehicle >Child's safety seat Free event. </p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">No registration required. Individuals should wear a face mask and practice social distancing in all settings and locations. </p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Changing Medicine. Changing Kids' Lives.</p><p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Safety Store at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital in advance at 319-356-3543 or <a href="mailto:keepingkidssafe@uiowa.edu">keepingkidssafe@uiowa.edu</a>.</p> 2021-08-31 20:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 18:00:00 -0500

6:00 p.m.

Iowa River Landing
Coralville

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Adult Figure Drawing

<p>Explore the beauty of the human figure in this 3-session figure drawing class, taught by local artist Harper Folsom. The class will focus on a variety of topics including gestures, posing, value, form, and proportions. There will be a nude model at each session.</p><p>To protect the integrity of the model, the following rules will apply:</p><p>- Doors will be lock and the windows will be drawn at the start of class.</p><p>- No photos or videos will be allowed.</p><p>- No lewd or inappropriate behavior will be tolerated. Should this occur, the participant(s) will be asked to leave. No refund will be given.</p><p>- We ask that only those 18+, and of at least college standing register (no high school students).</p><p>Space is limited so sign up today by calling 319-350-1805<br>$75, fee covers all supplies, instruction, and time with the live model.<br>Tickets available through our website, or you may also call 319-350-1805 during business hours to register!<br>Visa, Mastercard, Discover and AMEX accepted. Advanced payment required. Refunds require 72 hour notice before class begins.</p> 2021-09-23 20:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 18:00:00 -0500

6:00 p.m.

Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts Studio
Cedar Rapids

75.0
Amped Up with Brook Hoover

<p>Take a page out of professional musician and lead guitarist of the Surf Zombies, Brook Hoover's songbook, and Amp Up your music knowledge. Two hours jam-packed with tips on songwriting, original music creation, the structure of music, theory, business, and much more! Bring your guitar and an amp, or borrow one of ours!</p><p>Space is limited so sign up today by calling 319-350-1805<br>$15, fee covers cost of the class.<br>Tickets available through our website, or you may also call 319-350-1805 during business hours to register! 16 and older invited to participate with a parent.<br>Visa, Mastercard, Discover and AMEX accepted. Advanced payment required. Refunds require 72 hour notice before class begins.</p> 2021-08-25 20:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 18:00:00 -0500

6:00 p.m.

Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts Studio
Cedar Rapids

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Tech to Go: Let's Play (Virtual Program)

<div data-block-type="text"><p>Want to learn how Ozobots work? Register for this virtual event and take home one of the Library's Ozobot robots from the Mobile Technology Lab. A valid library card from an MLN library is required.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>A helpful video tutorial will be posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CRLibrary">Library's Facebook page</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cedarrapidspubliclibrary">YouTube channel</a>. Materials to code the Ozobots will be provided as well. One kit per registration. </p></div> 2021-08-05 19:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 18:00:00 -0500

6:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids

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Outstanding Trees for the Midwest Home Garden

<p>Discover trees that make excellent additions to the home landscape. Mike will discuss his favorite picks for spring blooms, fall color, unique leaf shape, and trunk structure and growth habit.</p><p>This class is presented by Master Gardener: Mike Anderson</p> 2021-08-13 19:30:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 18:30:00 -0500

6:30 p.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha

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Our Town

<p dir="ltr">This classic play, by Thorton Wilder, tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover's Corners between 1901 and 1913 through the everyday lives of its citizens. The universality of the play allows it to speak to us still.</p><p dir="ltr">Pay What You Can admission at the door - Cash only</p> 2021-07-29 21:00:00 -0500

9/23/21 2021-09-23 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Waterloo Community Playhouse
Waterloo

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Dr. Temple Grandin, “The World Needs All Kinds of Minds”

<p>Dr. Temple Grandin is a prominent animal behavior scientist and autism advocate. Well-known as a professor and scholar of animal behavior who made important contributions to the livestock industry, Grandin has also spoken widely about her experiences with autism and her ability to “think in pictures.” She notes that while some people are good at art, others at math, and still others at writing, she is an extreme visual thinker for whom words narrate the pictures in her imagination. In this presentation, Grandin will discuss varied types of thinking and why the world needs diverse thinkers. She makes the case that the world needs the thinking of those on the autism spectrum, including visual, pattern, and verbal thinkers. Different kinds of minds have skills that complement each other and the world needs all kinds of minds engaged in solving its complex problems.</p><p>Individual tickets to each Marquis Series event are available at no charge to Coe students, faculty and staff.  Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for senior citizens (55 and older) and non-Coe students (18 and under).  Tickets for Marquis Series events may be obtained <a data-cke-saved-href="https://coe.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx" href="https://coe.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx">by clicking here</a> or by visiting or calling the Coe College Box Office at 319.399.8600 (Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.). Tickets are also available at the door in Sinclair Auditorium on the night of each event.</p><p>Inquiries about the series may be directed to marquisseries@coe.edu</p><p>The Marquis Series is funded by a gift from the estate of Sarah Marquis in honor of her father, Dr. John A. Marquis, who was president of Coe College from 1909-1920. The purpose of the series is to bring entertainment and educational presentations to the Coe campus for the benefit of the entire community.</p>

9/23/21 2021-09-23 19:00:00 -0500

7:00 p.m.

Coe College Sinclair Auditorium
Cedar Rapids

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BAND 141: An exhibit celebrating over 140 years of Hawkeye marching excellence, tradition, and community at the University of Iowa

<p>Stop by the Voxman Music Building for <strong>BAND 141</strong>, an exhibit featuring the Hawkeye Marching Band. Director Eric Bush donated a significant collection of materials from the Band’s history, including photographs, drill charts, papers, scrapbooks, uniform pieces, audio and video recordings, and other memorabilia to the Rita Benton Music Library in 2020. The exhibit draws from these donated materials, as well as several other collections held in University Archives such as the UI Yearbooks, Charles B. Righter Papers, Scottish Highlander Records, and the Daily Iowan archives. </p><p>The exhibit opened September 3. Start your visit on the first floor by the School of Music offices where you can explore the band’s history through its thirteen directors, core song list, innovative formations, and wide ranging uniforms. The exhibit continues on the second floor alongside the Recital Hall, highlighting the Band’s drum majors, alumni, the Golden Girl, and Scottish Highlanders. And lastly, keep your eye online for certain exhibit pieces either on the HMB’s social media feeds or the Music Library’s website. </p><p>Go Hawks!</p><p><strong>The exhibit is available to view for free during Voxman Music Building's open hours during the Fall 2021 semester: </strong></p><p>Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM<br>Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM<br>Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM</p><p><br></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Katie Buehner in advance at 319-335-3088 or katie-buehner@uiowa.edu.</em></p> 2021-09-24 22:00:00 -0500

9/24/21 2021-09-24 07:00:00 -0500

7:00 a.m.

University of Iowa Voxman Music Building
Iowa City

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From Revolutionary Outcast to a Man of God: Dostoevsky at 200

<p>The Fall 2021 Main Library Gallery exhibition, <a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/from-revolutionary-outcast-to-a-man-of-god-dostoevsky-at-200/"><em>From Revolutionary Outcast to a Man of God: Dostoevsky at 200</em></a>, is dedicated to the life and work of the Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881). Curated by Dr. Anna Barker, University of Iowa professor of Russian literature, the exhibition covers the entirety of Dostoevsky’s prolific literary career. His youth, his years of exile in Siberia, a period of gambling addiction, and his philosophical and theological teachings are explored in the context of Russian historical events and many of his most famous novels, from <em>Poor Folk</em> to <em>The Brothers Karamazov</em>.</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/plan-your-visit/"><strong>Main Library Gallery Open Hours</strong></a></p><p>Monday: 9:00am – 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am – 8:00pm<br>Wednesday: 9:00am – 6:00pm<br>Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm<br>Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm<br>Saturday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm<br>Sunday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm</p><p><strong>Closing early at 3:00 PM: November 5</strong></p><p>NOTE: The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library.<br>Admission is free. No appointments are needed. Walk in during open hours. Classes may occasionally be visiting during open hours.<br>Please follow current campus COVID-19 guidelines when visiting.</p> 2021-09-24 18:00:00 -0500

9/24/21 2021-09-24 09:00:00 -0500

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City

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Mt. Trashmore Challenge

<p>Strive to climb this unique local treasure 140 times—a distance equal to ascending Mount Everest! To sign up and for more information: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftrashmorechallenge.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2C3kbOSAXvxMgIx8lQuMIfi1XvbRQaNk5wmNK5IBXJo48s1s_GmWa8vpQ&h=AT0sJSTKh3K7v5T90iEm0DhM6rtl9CwFxM5bIRym3pgZPqcm-IyERP7CPeHck50QiVIJDxaFdbOSDJuKe6zyqI3FN5m8aj2Hm1I9U9pjlPuNFZIcjZjerp2BwUK_jBSwLg&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT1U_bxqLMh_YjuGNRVor-OVCCCKMBnAiHNxQG4eimDWWwzKKZwB5qaLFpzikymcNO9KNzRHi0sX-DUMGuzcfbusAwQ4LRO4fsF-bwP9KiC0cANm7mJi1M_iMWglMOjWeOq2Ao2rCIox4zKQdnC9CG_juNXDwhUfcPZHsT2WXBSry54" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://trashmorechallenge.com/</a></p><p>For each milestone you make, you’ll get coupons or swag from local businesses. T-shirts and milestone perk prizes can be picked up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in our office: Suite 123 inside The Cherry Building - 329 10th Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA. On the Third Thursday of each month, t-shirts and perks can be picked up from 5 to 7 p.m. at the base of Mt. Trashmore at the recreation building.</p><p>Fall trail hours for 2021:<br>9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday<br>8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday<br>Closed Monday</p><p><br>(HOURS ARE WEATHER DEPENDANT CHECK HERE FOR UPDATES: <a href="https://www.solidwasteagency.org/mount-trashmore?fbclid=IwAR1N91uvB-EPKKr_HB-PUblEHzn-A86yeoLXjc-mGlK3bjGwPnEz6VEnzz0" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.solidwasteagency.org/mount-trashmore</a>)<br>The Challenge will go until the end of 2021.</p><p>Thank you to our District Partners: Linn County Solid Waste Agency, McNary Marketing and Design, US Bank, UFG Insurance, Collins Aerospace & ThinkSafe.</p> 2021-09-24 18:00:00 -0500

9/24/21 2021-09-24 09:00:00 -0500

9:00 a.m.

Mt. Trashmore
Cedar Rapids

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Art Exhibit: The Promise of Life- In Memory of Stephen Metcalf

<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is honored to exhibit, posthumously, the paintings of Stephen Metcalf. This exhibition acts as a celebration of the artist, and his work, who passed away August 19, 2020. Due to the Derecho, a natural disaster that devastated the city of Cedar Rapids that same month, the gallery was unable to properly acknowledge his passing and is celebrating his life and art one year later.</p><p>On display in the show are Stephen’s recent oil paintings on paper as well as early works (c.1980). While the gallery is paying homage to the artists work, this exhibition is not a retrospective of his overall body of work.</p><p>"Simply put, I believe my work is about the act of painting. My paintings, which are non-objective, have influences in the environment. As a painter, my journey is one of discovery through the exploration of ideas, materials, and process. My techniques, which are my own, were not learned or invented in order to paint but were discovered through the act of painting. Each painting is a record of my journey and I invite you to engage in your own personal dialogue with them."</p><p>Born in Chicago, Stephen Metcalf grew up in the Midwest. As a child he practiced drawing and painting and by the time he started art school at the University of Illinois his drafting skills could mimic photographs. Frustrated by the tedious nature and predictability of this process, he decided to reinvent himself as an artist and as a graduate printmaking student at the University of Illinois he produced mixed media paintings and large scale works on paper that were recognized by their inclusion in major exhibitions like <em>Drawings USA 77</em> at the Minnesota museum of art and <em>Works on Paper</em> at the Art Institute of Chicago. After receiving his MFA in Art and Design, Stephen produced hundreds of paintings which are represented in public, private, and corporate collections throughout the United States, including the Illinois State Museum, the Minnesota Museum of Art, the Kirkwood Center Hotel, the U.S. Military Hospital on Nellis Airbase, and the Cleveland Clinic.</p><p>A reception will be held at the gallery September 17<sup>th</sup>, 2021 from 5:00-7:30pm. *Event details regarding COVID-19 below. <em>The Promise of Life</em> is in the Second Floor Gallery and will share the same reception as Fred Easker’s solo exhibition “Meditations on Moments in the Landscape” in the Main Exhibition space on the first floor.</p><p>Gilded Pear Gallery is located at 808 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. For hours and more information visit <a href="http://www.gildedpeargallery.com">http://www.gildedpeargallery.com</a>–or- call: 319-366-0205</p><p><strong>Gallery operations, features, and procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic:</strong></p><p>Event:<u> The gallery requires that all persons attending the reception (vaccinated or unvaccinated) be masked.</u><strong> </strong>We appreciate you doing your part to keep everyone healthy! If you feel sick, have a fever, have tested positive for COVID-19 and have not fully recovered, or have been tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting your test results, you may not participate in this event. The exhibit will be on view for a while, stop back in when you’re feeling better! Food and beverage details will be updated on our social media and website; as well as RSVP link to the event.</p><p>Visit Us: Drop in anytime during our regular business hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm, and CLOSED on Sunday. Appointments for our services (i.e.-custom framing, art appraisals) are preferred<strong>. </strong>Private viewing appointments are still being offered and can be made by contacting the gallery via email or phone (this is a great option for anyone still leery about public events).</p><p>Features: A limited parking lot is available with 1 handicap space. On street parking is available on 3<sup>rd</sup> Avenue and 8<sup>th</sup> Street- non-metered. The MedQuarter features protected bike lanes and bicycle “parking” can be found on the opposite side of the building by the Pocket Park on 3<sup>rd </sup>and 8<sup>th</sup>.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>There are no admission fees for private viewings or receptions.</strong></p>

9/24/21 2021-09-24 10:00:00 -0500

10:00 a.m.

Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids

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