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89 2nd St Unit 8, Coralville212 Edgewood Road NW, Suite K , Cedar Rapids
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RMHC Bubble Walk
<p>The first-ever Bubble Walk powered by Deetz! This FREE one-mile walk will start and end at the Helen G Nassif Center for Woman & Children’s Health of UnityPoint and stroll through the picturesque campus of Coe College. This walk will be an open start – so come anytime between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm to make the walk. There will be stations throughout to entertain and motivate, including bubble art, a bubble tunnel, giant bubbles, and more. Participants will receive a goodie bag upon completion as a treat for a job well done!</p><p>All proceeds will benefit children and families at the Ronald McDonald Family Room at UnityPoint Health St. Luke's Hospital to keep families close when they need it the most.</p> 2021-05-21 13:00:00 -0500
6/19/2110:00 a.m.UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's HospitalCedar Rapids -
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Wurst Festival
<p>oin us in the Amana Colonies on Saturday, <strong>June 19th for WURST FESTIVAL!</strong> If Oktoberfest is the best fest then this is certainly the Amana Colonies’ Wurst Festival. Wurst Festival was named the <strong>BEST NEW EVENT OF 2015</strong> by the Iowa Tourism Commission!! It’s our seventh year and Wurst Festival keeps getting bigger and better.</p><p>We’ll be celebrating all things sausage as we’ve gathered sausage makers from around the state so you’ll be able to indulge in all types of handmade small batch sausages.</p><p>Where there’s Sausage there’s also Beer and Wine and Music. Ladies put on your Dirndls and gentlemen it’s time to break out the Lederhosen as we eat, drink and have the Wurst time you could possibly have. There will be games, contests, and you can even get an education at Wurst University. Join the fun in what will be the summer’s best festival—-<strong>Amana’s Wurst Festival</strong>!</p><p>The<strong> 5th running of the Dachshund Derby</strong> takes place in the afternoon-Bring your wiener dog and enter him/her in the Derby as we find the faster Dachshund in Iowa! (5 pm)</p> 2021-05-10 18:00:00 -0500
6/19/2111:00 a.m.Amana ColoniesAmana -
Picnic on the Prairie
<p>The Marion Arts Council presents Picnic on the Prairie! It is a great outdoor music concert starring Big Blue Sky at the Klopfenstein Amphitheater at Lowe Park, Marion, on Saturday, June 19th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Bring your picnic basket, blanket, and lawn chair! </p> 2021-06-01 20:30:00 -05006/19/217:00 p.m.Klopfenstein Amphitheater for the Performing Arts.Marion -
Marion Farmers Market
<p>Marion Farmers Market provides fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, handmade items and more. Saturdays from 8-11 May 1- Sept 25 at Taube Park.</p> 2021-06-19 23:00:00 -0500
6/19/218:00 p.m.Taube ParkMarion -
Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations with Prairiewoods
<p>Experience sound, stillness, playfulness and relaxation through the enigmatic vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. During this hour over Zoom, Kathy Broghammer will lead us to connect with our inner selves through the song of bowls. We will be invited to sit or lie down to listen and just be. We will hear the sounds and feel the vibrations of the singing bowls going inward. Let’s let our souls rest and allow ourselves to be recreated! The cost is $10 per session. For more information or to register for the Zoom link, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-08-19 19:00:00 -0500
6/21/216:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Online painting - Rainbow Birds - Cork N Canvas Iowa
<p>Art Classes Live Streamed into your home! Right now we can't meet up at our regular locations, But we can Sip & Paint from the comfort of your own HOME! You don’t need experience to join our online Cork N Canvas Iowa events. You do, however, need some basic art supplies. If you don’t have any art supplies, you can order supplies directly from us, pick up location easily located pick up location in the Lindal Mall Parking Lot. Or a small fee Delivery to your home. Tell me your order & I can email you an invoice<br>or purchase online for tickets & Supplies Click here: <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR3Bbxww9U3pKh-cahFvXFAW7kZpk5VS2dqBOB8dffWpVDR1sZoxJSXLgqM" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a><br>Canvas 12x12 Inch $3.50 or Canvas 16x20 Inch $5.00<br>- Paint 1 oz containers 5 colors of your choice $5.00 (almost any color under the sun).<br>- Ticket for class $20 Per Person à la carte supplies available or buy a kit: $150 or $140 kit, or PYOS-Purchase/provide Your Own Supplies, $20 per class. Kits 16x20 canvas or 12x12 canvas, 5 classes or 7 classes, breaks down to $30 per class or $20 per class and you don't even have to put on pants or a bra to paint, Shirts are recommended. FREE SHIPPING <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR018fxC1Yh3H6KEq5dadwQHHqG6naSZsKOemopokF37W5nDqlnbVNN7GNE&h=AT21SqX-swe69JvIYH_SB8HCs2DDwlg8KHQPYpt5nwJVeZ2cwH9-1qbULoba8TyeuBZVNZ0mC_ONAqVXDfyRt6pgnJciagXReVp9yd8v774eKeg_DLG8Dlh4w2CeCv9vpg&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT2PM_4h7jqu79sh0AfBZjFUgHW9Ol4eCk8SKZfUSaztI3S8-gPYBfACpw5ZGg9v_IJ19_yup6AgSEgdPz9Ma1mzPzf88vbwLONMRuv8BSpHxcSL7M2rKWFlBd4KOn8iA_VieIgtWYXjaemJPveq5_r3gtvOMfdUyNkD9a3nDxhS557A" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> (shipping takes 3 to 5 days) Painting Kits membership to the facebook group where ALL the painting videos will be, and tips and how to's: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CorkNCanvasIowaOnlineClasses/?__cft__[0]=AZWNfMdbLwlgc6TRhCjScZmyhrD6kgszO2OOiU7wEU6kSyG1C2N7NhdPedaHW2OyDBpmTfihv_3FLg8ijuuIfT_bWlUHYgISF8EfsytgGKY9d7v2u-94DHfxkmWXWAsplqRzk9cwGXShAlZwKG0nrcsA&__tn__=q" tabindex="0">https://www.facebook.com/groups/CorkNCanvasIowaOnlineClasses/</a><br>Please RSVP by email cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com or send me a message on facebook, that you will be attending and up coming class. Please Let me know at least 2 hours before class starts if you are attending class so I can prep the studio, get the cameras ready and send you the zoom class. - Thanks. Sign on about 10 min early on zoom class and get supplies ready! Don't let physical distancing get you down! let's think outside the box and do some virtual painting classes.<br>Amanda Happel, Cork N Canvas Iowa Mobile Painting Studio 319-929-4300 - Office Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Book an upcoming event Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa/?__cft__[0]=AZWNfMdbLwlgc6TRhCjScZmyhrD6kgszO2OOiU7wEU6kSyG1C2N7NhdPedaHW2OyDBpmTfihv_3FLg8ijuuIfT_bWlUHYgISF8EfsytgGKY9d7v2u-94DHfxkmWXWAsplqRzk9cwGXShAlZwKG0nrcsA&__tn__=q" tabindex="0">https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa</a> Website: <a href="http://www.corkncanvasiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR0F7lR-C0svc_B64webU2CMRZf5kjzR_IXYUllYXHgDB7XsSKuxoqDDwJc" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.CorknCanvasIowa.com</a> </p>
6/22/216:30 p.m.Cork N Canvas IowaCedar Rapids -
Magic with Rick Eugene
<p>All of the library events are located outdoors on green space behind the library (Walker St.) In case of heavy rain or severe weather, event is cancelled.</p>
6/23/2110:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Online painting -Purple Owl-Cork n Canvas Iowa
<p>Create your own pandemic Masterpiece (because you'll need a momento - right, could be worth millions in a few hundred years). Take two hours for yourself to relax, renew and free your creativity. Need Supplies I have Supplies!<br><a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR3PSaEQrksiE1FrwvFBWjNDrANMgRGteVWr8GFJPfwuxS2--BTT6epb-LQ" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a><br>I have some supplies for sale, or you can provide your own, tickets for class is $20.00, and the zoom link is emailed out the day of class.<br>Supplies needed:<br>- canvas size:16x20<br>-Paint please ask for each painting (or paint with any colors you like)<br>-Paint Bushes<br>-Bucket of water for rinsing paint bushes<br>-Computer / laptop/tablet/cell phone<br>-Ticket for class<br>Have Questions? send me a message!<br>You can also Buy A Kit: Pick the $150 or $140 kit size, 16x20 canvas or 12x12 canvas, 5 classes or 7 classes, breaks down to $30 per class or $20 per class and you don't even have to put on pants or a bra to paint, Shirts are recommended. FREE SHIPPING <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1s_RZZVcNNuZqjZSnqaIVeBH_9hBTslGGiu_2PSM8vae4dZKFi6z1lHJ0&h=AT38IYmLdcjYkJkx9JdlcZsU1uy-aQemKGCNINN8057Cu_cQyXWE5Fao1lSe-an8S4AFVwx8_m8Fkdo9Hd53BivrcbiNfhsGwAcyh9KpMetvMDa59Z3C9ARbsvZ53RT0Xg&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT2saQ8cFmLfOeqkV5tvOw6xI5Ohh8YswRwpby1e9Ca83SbbP4OuhGUVxT8gVde04_7opTwlyXNRndZr-M_DG9VxVrcyyY0VNd7KUqCFGqyv_ey3kDemH_8iq4IJT7YzfE3ltxRVKmUhY-QFF66XhoBynoJ3RUtfsvz-vfo8UlkOG3vg5A" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> (shipping takes 5 to 7 days) Sip & Paint from the comfort of your own HOME!<br>Please RSVP by email cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com or send me a message on facebook, that you will be attending and up coming class. Please Let me know at least 2 hours before class starts if you are attending class so I can prep the studio, get the cameras ready and send you the zoom class. - Thanks.<br>Amanda Happel, Cork N Canvas Iowa Mobile Painting Studio 319-929-4300 - Office Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Book an upcoming event Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa/?__cft__[0]=AZVh7pHDsPPA497oW2zvk_0cmKBOwTQ5qBzMHzzbQ9sKWqOxmGZgEJqVZV8g8ZhwJN4l9dB20vh0TOp2LxmIudt5ennnxHU5uINnFtcAUzbcZVXZ4tbFiZJpKrAZCKJlYWIGf26Lb6yRXJpMvSJ3Jc2QxP_DKEqEAS_aboWgOmrsmA&__tn__=q" tabindex="0">https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa</a> Website: <a href="http://www.corkncanvasiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR2OuGWxTcvW2-1pyRJf-pCcEaCfHer-38WV8MIxvchraaNxcAmhwBdegRA" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.CorknCanvasIowa.com</a> </p>
6/25/216:30 p.m.Cork N Canvas IowaCedar Rapids -
Sanctuary Strolls
<p>Join Iowa Farm Sanctuary each Sunday between May 16 and October 10 (except August 1) for a relaxing visit. Meet our rescued farm animal residents and explore the gorgeous unpaved walking trail. Volunteers are on hand to share stories about the animals. Vegan picnics are encouraged! </p><p>Advance tickets will be available online for each event, but tickets are also available at the door.</p><p><strong>Admission</strong><br>Adults and kids over 10: $12 donation per person<br>Ages 10 and under: $6 donation per person</p><p><strong>Please visit iowafarmsanctuary.org/visit for FAQs.</strong> Iowa Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 nonprofit farm animal rescue organization. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for updates.</p> 2021-06-27 16:00:00 -0500
6/27/211:00 p.m.Iowa Farm SanctuaryOXFORD -
Elkader's 175th Anniversary
<p><strong>Elkader, Iowa –</strong> In June, Elkader, Iowa, will mark a significant milestone: 175 years as a city. Elkader shares this anniversary with Iowa celebrating the anniversary of statehood in 1846.</p><p><br></p><p>To commemorate the anniversary, the Elkader 175<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Committee invites everyone to attend a full day of fun events on June 19, 2021! From historical tours to live music, food, arts and crafts, shopping and more, we've got you covered for a fun day (or weekend) in Elkader.</p><p><br></p><p> The Elkader 175<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Celebration events are a nod to the community's heritage. They are designed to help people of all ages learn more about the people, places, and points of pride that have shaped Elkader over the years.</p> 2021-05-25 21:00:00 -0500
6/19/218:00 a.m.Elks LodgeDecorah -
Laughter & Lattes Book Club - In-Person
<p>Kickstart your day with our casual and fun Laughter & Lattes Book Club! We will be discussing humorous books over our morning coffee at West End Diner. Space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 319-892-3012.</p><p>June's Book is Broken (in the best way possible) by Jenny Lawson. Copies are available at Swamp Fox Bookstore: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3hNiGTh%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2wOYH5aLgezBzipwXXYzUDe0hOWAJMpsHodykn5gK8wnM1DJDcxnDuVns&h=AT0tYqPDKe2SBmMc1fQ-LBahErrwh-rKCr7WmriTVpp-_1DormKuxf6MQc5wOOTbQDhF5TlOF7PEIaSnqlwfiSaMsJ89pV8CqLoVvTWXF8h3UY2L0CsAR9pWig9M6b7obxdNuw&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT1kvvl-QqVvBZYESpJDYb_jnnb7gL7Ec688GcJv6Hkp1ZxqW2RhQK7EO5L0MwBir306e9kkDOrlGaXSZ1NlZPobo3XlrCooD_rdPw-bTYU7BKBpg8pNmFnzG7tY-gLHh-vd5lDTvNO-4u9N9uK6LPWlRe7Nhg9CJIHbkvZ_77FcY_pR" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3hNiGTh</a></p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking. If the weather is warm enough, we will gather outside.</p> 2021-05-24 10:00:00 -0500
6/19/219:00 a.m.Swamp Fox BookstoreMarion -
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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 11am - 1pm starting Friday, April 9th in our office: Suite 123 inside The Cherry Building - 329 10th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA. On the Third Thursday of each month, starting in MAY t-shirts and perks can be picked up from 5-7pm at the base of Mt. Trashmore at the recreation building.</p><p>Trail hours for 2021:<br>9:00am – 7:00pm Tuesday – Saturday<br>7:00am – 5:00pm Sunday<br>Closed Monday<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> 2021-06-19 07:00:00 -0500
6/19/219:00 a.m.Mt. TrashmoreCedar Rapids -
Make Glass Beads: Intro to Lampworking
<p>This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create various shapes. Safety and appropriate equipment handling are emphasized. Your beads will need to stay in a kiln overnight to be annealed. No previous experience needed.</p><p><strong>NOTE: <em>Participants must be at least 15 years old. </em></strong>Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p>Registration is $120 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools, and annealing. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2021-05-20 14:00:00 -0500
6/19/2110:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Do-it-your-way Crafts
<p>Pre-packaged crafts for kids. Do the craft with the group outside the library or take it home, your choice. </p><p>All events will be held outdoors this year in the space behind the library (Walker St.). If heavy rain or severe weather, event is cancelled but craft may be picked up.</p> 2021-06-29 10:30:00 -0500
6/29/2110:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
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> 2021-06-19 16:00:00 -0500
6/19/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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> 2021-06-19 16:00:00 -0500
6/19/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
The Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes & Remodelers Parade
<p>The Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes & Remodelers Parade celebrates the accomplishments of craftsmen and craftswomen throughout the area. The event is a fantastic opportunity to gather ideas and inspiration for an upcoming home project; learn about the latest techniques and trends in homebuilding and renovation; or simply be wowed by fabulous craftsmanship. Besides touring the homes, you have the chance to speak with builders, designers, contractors, realtors and others involved in many aspects of the home-building industry. There will be examples of new technologies, the latest building materials, floor plans and home decor.</p><p>Tickets are good for all days and can be purchased at the individual homes or ahead of time at The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association office. Several homes are virtual-tour only. The Remodelers Parade is the second weekend, June 19 and 20. Be sure to sign up for the $500 giveaway. Cyclists can pedal their way through the parade on any dates in the Urban Acres Real Estate Bike Ride. Visit urbanacres.com/bikeride for details.</p><p>The 2021 Parade of Homes is presented by Hills Bank and Urban Acres Real Estate and put on by The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA). Additional sponsors are CBI Bank & Trust, MidAmerican Energy, Aero Rental, Alexander Lumber, West Bank, McCreedy-Ruth Construction, Kitchens By Design, Bachmeier Carpet One Floor & Home, ABC Supply Co., Great Western Bank, Locals Love Us – ICR and Vetter’s Culligan Water. Volunteer coordinator is Rapids Reproductions, Inc. Promotional partners are The Gazette, CBS 2/FOX 28, Easton Design, KCRG, KZIA, iHeart Media, OnMedia and Townsquare Media (KHAK).<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--></p> 2019-05-02 17:00:00 -0500
6/19/2110:00 a.m.Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (Scattered Site Location)Iowa City -
Wheel Try It Saturday: June 19th
<p dir="ltr">June 19 at 10:30 am - 1:00 pm</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://iowaceramicscenter.org/event/2021wti-2-4-2-2-2-4/">Wheel Try It Saturday</a></p><p dir="ltr">Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio 329 10th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids</p><p dir="ltr">This is a 2.5 hour Saturday wheel throwing workshop. In this class, we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with in-depth demonstrations. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. Ages 9+</p><p dir="ltr">$35.00</p><p>COVID-19 precautions: in the studio we are observing all COVID-19 precautions by maintaining distance, limiting the studio to 10 people at a time, providing several hand washing stations and sanitizing all surfaces regularly. Anyone that enters the studio must wear a mask. All ceramic wheel workshops are on Mondays, when the studio is closed to the public. All one-day hand building workshops will be held in our dedicated S.T.E.A.M classroom in the Cherry Building. Do not enter the building If you or your child feels ill or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19. </p> 2021-04-25 13:00:00 -0500
6/19/2110:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Five Seasons Button Club
<p>The Five Season Button Club will meet at Scott's Family Restaurant on Blair's Ferry Road on Saturday, June 19 at noon. We will talk about buttons, answer questions, and learn more.</p> 2021-06-11 15:00:00 -0500
6/19/2112:00 p.m.Scott's Family RestaurantCedar Rapids -
Summer Reading Program - Reading Colors Your World
<h5>JOIN US THIS SUMMER FOR READING COLORS YOUR WORLD</h5><p>This program is designed for all ages and will run from June 1st-July 31st. </p><p>Your goal is to earn 1,000 points. You can achieve this by reading, completing missions, or attending virtual or outdoor library events. Once you've earned enough points, you'll receive a completion certificate you can print and share, along with a prize packet that you can pick up at the library. </p><p>Click <a href="http://hiawathalibrary.readsquared.com/"><strong>here</strong></a> to get started. </p> 2021-06-19 00:00:00 -0500
6/19/2112:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Music by the Gross: Red Cedar Chamber Music
<p>Red Cedar Chamber Music presents <em>Music by the Gross</em>, featuring 4 Concerti Grossi for an orchestra of 11, June 18-20, 2021. Core ensemble members and directors Miera Kim, violin and Carey Bostian, cello will be joined by 9 other string players. Three outdoor performances will be held as well as one live-streamed concert (limited in-person attendance. On Friday June 18 at 7 pm the ensemble will perform at the Lowe Park Amphitheater in Marion, IA. On Saturday June 19 at 1 pm and 3:30 pm the ensemble will perform on the front porch of 715 E College St in Iowa City. On Sunday June 20 at 3 pm, the performance will be live streamed from the Englert Theatre at 210 E Washington Street in Iowa City. Limited seating is available for the Englert performance and reservations as well as masks are required.</p><p>Red Cedar’s 25<sup>th</sup> season has focused heavily on emerging artists with concerts that included the directors two sons, Oliver (viola) and Adrian (cello), as well as the inspiring 17-year old violinist, Katya Moeller of Iowa City. The chamber orchestra for <em>Music by the Gross</em> includes those three teenagers as well as returning Iowa artists, Hoi Ting Davidson and Hannah Duncan, on violin. Both have been mentored by Red Cedar’s directors during their high school and college years. Other emerging artists will include violinist Andrew Dunlap from Wisconsin, fiancé of Davidson and a former student at Rice University, as well as Austin Vawter, a bassist from Cedar Rapids, former student of Volkan Orhan at the University of Iowa and Principal Bassist of the Peoria Symphony. Rounding out the ensemble are violinist John Schultz, operator of Schultz Strings and former violin teacher of Hannah Duncan as well as violist Michael Kimber, Red Cedar’s composer-in-residence for 2019-2022.</p><p>The program includes Concerti Grossi by Vivaldi, Handel, and Corelli as well as a newly commissioned Concerto Grosso by Michael Kimber. Each of the 6 violinists gets a chance at one of the solo parts. Kimber’s new Concerto Grosso will be premiered May 23 in Iowa City by the Preucil School of Music’s 2021 graduating class conducted by Carey Bostian. Red Cedar feels fortunate to offer these opportunities to young artists during a time where so many opportunities have passed them by. The program is outside of Red Cedar’s usual model as it is a small orchestra and was designed to be effective outdoors.</p>
6/19/211:00 p.m.Red Cedar Chamber MusicIowa City -
Brucemore Self-Guided Mansion Tours
<p>Explore more than a century of Cedar Rapids history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the first, second and third floors at your own pace. After your tour, visit the grounds at no additional cost.</p><p>Timed entry begins every 30 minutes. To allow physical distancing between groups and provide a personal, safe experiences, only 10 people will be admitted to begin their experience each time slot. Masks are required for all patrons over the age of two. Advance tickets required - purchase yours today.</p> 2021-06-19 15:30:00 -0500
6/19/211:00 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
2-strand Memory Wire Bracelet
<p>Use memory wire to make a 2-stranded cuff bracelet. Use a 2-hole bead or spacer bar to connect your two strands. Learn to use memory wire tools to make loops on the ends of your cuff. This is a great way for people who normally don’t wear bangles to get a bracelet style without a clasp that fits properly. No experience necessary. Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk.</p><p>Registration is $120 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools, and annealing. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2021-05-20 16:00:00 -0500
6/19/212:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Music by the Gross: Red Cedar Chamber Music
<p>Red Cedar Chamber Music presents <em>Music by the Gross</em>, featuring 4 Concerti Grossi for an orchestra of 11, June 18-20, 2021. Core ensemble members and directors Miera Kim, violin and Carey Bostian, cello will be joined by 9 other string players. Three outdoor performances will be held as well as one live-streamed concert (limited in-person attendance. On Friday June 18 at 7 pm the ensemble will perform at the Lowe Park Amphitheater in Marion, IA. On Saturday June 19 at 1 pm and 3:30 pm the ensemble will perform on the front porch of 715 E College St in Iowa City. On Sunday June 20 at 3 pm, the performance will be live streamed from the Englert Theatre at 210 E Washington Street in Iowa City. Limited seating is available for the Englert performance and reservations as well as masks are required.</p><p><br></p><p>Red Cedar’s 25<sup>th</sup> season has focused heavily on emerging artists with concerts that included the directors two sons, Oliver (viola) and Adrian (cello), as well as the inspiring 17-year old violinist, Katya Moeller of Iowa City. The chamber orchestra for <em>Music by the Gross</em> includes those three teenagers as well as returning Iowa artists, Hoi Ting Davidson and Hannah Duncan, on violin. Both have been mentored by Red Cedar’s directors during their high school and college years. Other emerging artists will include violinist Andrew Dunlap from Wisconsin, fiancé of Davidson and a former student at Rice University, as well as Austin Vawter, a bassist from Cedar Rapids, former student of Volkan Orhan at the University of Iowa and Principal Bassist of the Peoria Symphony. Rounding out the ensemble are violinist John Schultz, operator of Schultz Strings and former violin teacher of Hannah Duncan as well as violist Michael Kimber, Red Cedar’s composer-in-residence for 2019-2022.</p><p><br></p><p>The program includes Concerti Grossi by Vivaldi, Handel, and Corelli as well as a newly commissioned Concerto Grosso by Michael Kimber. Each of the 6 violinists gets a chance at one of the solo parts. Kimber’s new Concerto Grosso will be premiered May 23 in Iowa City by the Preucil School of Music’s 2021 graduating class conducted by Carey Bostian. Red Cedar feels fortunate to offer these opportunities to young artists during a time where so many opportunities have passed them by. The program is outside of Red Cedar’s usual model as it is a small orchestra and was designed to be effective outdoors. The performance at Lowe Park Amphitheater will be amplified while the College Street porch concerts will not.</p>
6/19/213:30 p.m.Red Cedar Chamber MusicIowa City -
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Thew Brewing Company Comedy Open Mic
<p>Our comedy mic is getting bigger and better every week! Sign up from 6:30-7:00, show from 7:00-9:00. If you're not into performing, just come by and support our great local talent - plus, full pours are $1 off all night. </p> 2021-06-29 21:00:00 -0500
6/29/217:00 p.m.Thew Brewing CompanyCedar Rapids -
CRBT Movies on the Riverbank
<p>Join us for our 16th summer of moonlight, movies, food and family fun under the stars in Downtown Cedar featuring the movie,<strong> Sonic the Hedgehog (2020).</strong></p><p>• Gates open at 7:00 PM</p><p>• Kids' Activities begin at 7:00 PM</p><p>• Movie begins at dusk</p><ul><li>The event is free and open to the public. On-street parking is available. We will continue to follow CDC and local guidelines regarding COVID protocol for Outdoor Events & Mass Gatherings. </li><li><br></li></ul><p>Please visit our website for additional event details.</p> 2021-05-18 23:15:00 -0500
6/19/217:00 p.m.McGrath AmphitheatreCedar Rapids -
TCR & Brucemore Present: Bright Star
<p>Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s <em>Bright Star</em> tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. Bring your picnics, chairs, and beverages to enjoy your own socially-distanced square in Brucemore’s Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater. More information on the performance coming soon!</p>
6/19/217:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
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 11am - 1pm starting Friday, April 9th in our office: Suite 123 inside The Cherry Building - 329 10th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA. On the Third Thursday of each month, starting in MAY t-shirts and perks can be picked up from 5-7pm at the base of Mt. Trashmore at the recreation building.</p><p>Trail hours for 2021:<br>9:00am – 7:00pm Tuesday – Saturday<br>7:00am – 5:00pm Sunday<br>Closed Monday<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> 2021-06-20 07:00:00 -0500
6/20/219:00 a.m.Mt. TrashmoreCedar Rapids -
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> 2021-06-20 16:00:00 -0500
6/20/2110:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
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 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> 2021-06-20 16:00:00 -0500
6/20/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids