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89 2nd St Unit 8, Coralville212 Edgewood Road NW, Suite K , Cedar Rapids
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TOPS IA #259
<p>TOPS(taking off pounds sensibly) It helps us reach our weight loss goal. Want to know more about TOPS? Come in and see for yourself. You will be met with friendly smiles and in creditable support. Progress is made one step at a time. Or is it one pound at a time? This is the foundation for change.</p> 2019-09-12 10:00:00 -05008/15/198:00 a.m.St. Mark's United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
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5th Annual Stork Storytime Expo
<p>Make plans to attend the 5th Annual Stork Storytime Expo sponsored by Mercy Iowa City. New and expecting families and families with young children can connect with a variety of local businesses, social services and non-profits. Learn about what resources are available to your family. Participate in a car seat check, screenings and mini programs for children. This event is free and open to the public.</p> 2019-07-24 15:00:00 -0500
8/25/191:00 p.m.North Liberty Community LibraryNorth Liberty -
Cafe Muse - Cork N Canvas Iowa
<p>Brand new painting! Sunday August 25, 2:00 pm Get your ticket today - <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FCafeMuseNorthLiberty%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0VyT1Ae3YNpVQJtYTJQfXinG0Mb4F2n4nhvOIQan-40MxsDozLq5Ubk7s&h=AT3Vqw9igiUpaqHvP5j1yGatSJ-9hFYZaJC1ku4AAt4ZNfQRHE1ZqpWxHvY8vX3ygSMuqhUEDKnYHIlNMtNTF4bPkUebks_BGYW8X9XSdEVl8nr2Lt7OjdkwCdZ_wj--fA" href="https://bit.ly/CafeMuseNorthLiberty?fbclid=IwAR0VyT1Ae3YNpVQJtYTJQfXinG0Mb4F2n4nhvOIQan-40MxsDozLq5Ubk7s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/CafeMuseNorthLiberty</a> Cork N Canvas Iowa, painting at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CafeMuseIowa/" target="_blank">Cafe Muse</a>, only $30 per person <a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FCafeMuseNorthLiberty%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2ayjh9g4JQMf87WSphkEzueIbKwF2uLSnBAaUWWwh0oLL5R1OmsXRmX7g&h=AT3Vqw9igiUpaqHvP5j1yGatSJ-9hFYZaJC1ku4AAt4ZNfQRHE1ZqpWxHvY8vX3ygSMuqhUEDKnYHIlNMtNTF4bPkUebks_BGYW8X9XSdEVl8nr2Lt7OjdkwCdZ_wj--fA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/CafeMuseNorthLiberty</a> We will be painting the 16x20 painting at 2:00 pm (don't be late), Cork N Canvas Iowa classes are for adults, 18+, please only 1 painter per ticket. All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you. Plus, no experience is necessary, just a thirst for creativity and the passion for a good time. Class lasts about 2 to 3 hrs. Food & drink available at additional cost, Please no outside food or beverage. *** Cancellation policy: Cork N Canvas Iowa offers an art instruction and entertainment event that can be compared to a concert or theater event. We realize that unforeseen things happen, but we also would appreciate the time to offer the seat to others and fill the spot. Due to credit card fees, no refunds are issues, but you can move your ticket to another event 24-hours or more prior to your scheduled class. Due to the time it takes to prepare the class, NO store credit is given for last minute cancellations or no shows. Your ticket is fully transferable and you may let someone of your own choosing use your ticket in your absence. Cancellations should be made by email only please; if you need to move your reservation please notify Cork n Canvas Iowa by email Cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com, 24 hours prior to the event, you are scheduled for in order to be eligible move into another class. In your email, please be sure to include; your name, location of the event, date of scheduled event, and date you wish to move to. In the event of a class canceled: bad weather, snow day, ice, even floods, if there is the chance that class could be canceled, please note you will receive an email, also the notice will be posted on Facebook, your tickets will be good for any upcoming non-sold out class. Classes are limited in size, Payment is required in advanced. Your email is your ticket, keep it handy<br><br><a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FCafeMuseNorthLiberty%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0KldL5nR1RYo0bEsmehFLWVCxt_BdBGV8jW-HzntUU2Ri9FQzcApkhSzs&h=AT3Vqw9igiUpaqHvP5j1yGatSJ-9hFYZaJC1ku4AAt4ZNfQRHE1ZqpWxHvY8vX3ygSMuqhUEDKnYHIlNMtNTF4bPkUebks_BGYW8X9XSdEVl8nr2Lt7OjdkwCdZ_wj--fA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/CafeMuseNorthLiberty</a><br>Amanda Happel<br>Cork N Canvas Iowa<br>319-929-4300<br>Email: cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com<br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa</a><br>Website: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.CorknCanvasIowa.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2FdwqLq2kIJiHm95C7hAMUwuvDci0wd66lei4UMJbzmMs_IabMx8n3F4o&h=AT0pmzLAam6EBjy0C4h6GE9TqaZHQfDcI9ZyvM-os__Ik_qk0MeV9vfYKQM-3RsenSSjBCmrxpvdVIGqUHlaDBZ2dXQysEhttUqIfZL__vZ_FvVCFlbsu-TO_gXXuXKKUA" href="http://www.corkncanvasiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR2FdwqLq2kIJiHm95C7hAMUwuvDci0wd66lei4UMJbzmMs_IabMx8n3F4o" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.CorknCanvasIowa.com</a></p>
8/25/196:00 p.m.Cafe MuseNorth Liberty -
Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods
<p>Find complete rest and relaxation for mind, body and spirit during a monthly Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). This day of pampering is facilitated by Angie Pierce Jennings one Monday a month and features two 40-minute holistic services, guided meditation, singing bowl prayer, a private guest room, access to walking trails and all that Prairiewoods has to offer, a fresh lunch and hours of free time. (Choose from massage, head and shoulder massage, reflexology, healing touch, spiritual direction, dream processing, yoga, chair yoga, guided nature experience or labyrinth meditation.) We can check into our rooms as early as 8 a.m., and the program begins promptly at 8:30 in the Center. The cost is $95 and includes guided meditation, singing bowl prayer, two holistic services, a room for the day and lunch. Registration, a non-refundable deposit of $25 and top three service choices are required at least five days in advance. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-04-25 16:30:00 -0500
8/26/198:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Singing Bowl Prayer at Prairiewoods
<p>Throughout history, singing bowls have been used around the world to meditate, relax, pray and achieve mind-body-spirit wellness. Join Kathy Broghammer at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) to pray with the beautiful, all-encompassing music of singing bowls. We will let the resonant sounds of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls relax our entire body and create a pathway for a clearer connection with the divine. We can simply breathe and receive! Some yoga mats and pillows are available. The cost is $5. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-01-06 13:30:00 -0600
8/26/1912:45 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Drumming for Healing at Prairiewoods
<p class="MsoNormal">In the cosmic experience, drumming touches us at a deep level and brings all creation together as a community. Especially now, when our external and internal worlds can be so polarized, communication that bears witness to creative love is very important. Drumming—and feeling the Creator’s rhythm inside of us—resonates with a variety of people. All racial, economic, denominational and other differences can disappear when a group of people share rhythm. We are invited to join facilitator Sheri Mealhouse (Hawkwoman) at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on the second and fourth Monday of each month for a healing drum circle. As we prayerfully listen to other drummers in order to make music, the whole group becomes one! No experience is necessary. You are welcome to bring your own drum or use one of ours. This drum circle will meet near the pond south of the Center if the weather is nice or in the Art Room during inclement weather. A free-will offering to the facilitator is accepted at the door. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-08-19 19:00:00 -0500
8/26/196:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Bicyclists of Iowa City 2sday2Wheelers Ride
<p>The group will gather at the OLD Hy-Vee North Dodge (1201 N. Dodge Street, Iowa City, IA) and begin the ride at 9 am, weather permitting. Rides vary in length from 30-45 miles; the pace is 12-14 mph overall average. We usually make a refreshment stop mid-ride & other short stops along the way so that we can stay together, enjoy the views, & smell the roses. Helmets required. Check BIC on Facebook for notice of cancellation due to weather.</p><p>Contact: Val A Langhurst langhursts@yahoo.com</p>
8/27/199:00 a.m.Old Hy-Vee North DodgeIowa City -
Seeing IS Believing: Visio Divina at Prairiewoods
<p>Come together in a circle of trust to integrate imagination, learning and prayer through the practice of <em>Visio Divina,</em> or holy seeing, at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on Tuesday mornings. A contemplative practice of praying the Scriptures while viewing visual art, Visio Divina involves listening to the word of God, viewing art, pondering God’s message, letting our hearts speak and resting in God. Various works of art are used for the sessions, including pieces from <em>The Saint John's Bible,</em> professional artists and local artists. The sessions, facilitated by Lois Ocenosak, stand alone, so we invite you to attend whenever available. The cost is $5 per session. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-10-17 11:30:00 -0500
8/27/1910:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Mount Vernon Creates Vinyl Nights
<p>We host Vinyl Nights after work on Thursday's from 5 - 7 (or after depending on interest). Bring your own records or listen to ours. We have weekly specials on wine, chocolate and art.</p><p>This is a nice way to meet others in the community.</p> 2019-08-30 19:00:00 -05008/29/195:00 p.m.Mount Vernon CreatesMount Vernon -
American Sewing Guild - Exhibit
<p><a href="http://www.nationalsewingmonth.org/">National Sewing Month</a> – Check out the Cedar Rapids Chapter of the American Sewing Guild’s display at the <a href="http://www.crlibrary.org/">Cedar Rapids Public Library</a> at 450 5th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA</p>9/01/1912:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Festival of Iowa Beers
<p>Join us as we host over 50 Iowa Breweries at this 15th annual beer festival. Reserve your tickets in advance. Limited number of tickets for unlimited sampling. </p><p>see millstreambrewing.com for cost and details </p> 2019-03-21 17:00:00 -05009/01/1910:00 a.m.Millstream Brewing CompanyAmana -
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Karaoke with Steve & Christian from Dockside Karaoke
<p>Join us for a fun evening of singing, laughing, bantering and more! Steve & Christian join us from Dockside Karaoke to entertain and help make you the next big star. 10,000+ songs to choose from and multiple mics available for duets or group songs!</p><p>Excellent food provided by our wonderfully amazing kitchen staff. <br>$6.99 for 1 draft beer of choice and flatbread pizza on Wednesdays. <br>$6.99 for 1 draft beer of choice and quesadilla on Saturdays.</p><p>Excellent drinks served up by our bartenders.<br>$6 domestic draft pitchers<br>$8 import draft pitchers<br>$9/$15 bucket specials</p> 2019-08-25 02:30:00 -05008/24/1911:30 p.m.The Hide-Out Bistro & GrillCedar Rapids -
Museum Store Artist Of the Month: Sara Benesh
<p><strong>Museum Store Artist Of the Month: Sara Benesh</strong></p> 2019-08-25 16:00:00 -05008/25/1912:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Let’s Roam Iowa City scavenger hunt
<p>Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Iowa City? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Iowa City like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Iowa City discovering different destinations along the way, City of Literature has it all!</p><p>Just a few of the many stimulating stops are: Old State Capitol, County Courthouse, Englert Theatre, Lit Walk.</p><p><br></p><p>When we said these photo scavenger hunts are for everyone, we meant it; bridal parties we’re looking at you now! Out with the old Iowa City bachelorette party ideas, and in with the new, Let’s Roam is ready to lead you to premarital mayhem! Splendid for bachelors or bachelorettes, the laughs are guaranteed as you take on comical challenges and answer tough trivia. We can’t think of a better way to bond before the big day!</p><p><br></p><p>More adventures await with all the hunts in your area: City Beautiful, Musical Madison, and Lovely Lake Geneva.</p><p><br></p><p>It doesn’t matter how many hunters you have, Let’s Roam hunts are wonderful for large group activities in Iowa City too! If you’re looking for creative corporate event ideas; you can stop right there and contact us today. Split into teams to bring out the competitive spirit and camaraderie in your coworkers and find out who will make it into the Iowa City scavenger hunt hall of fame! </p><p><br></p><p>Toot toot! Roll on into the information station right here: </p><p><br></p><p>You'll have to navigate Iowa's Creative City to find victory. On this fun-filled Iowa City scavenger hunt, explore the pedestrian malls, literary landmarks and University of Iowa attractions.How did Illinois inspire the Old State Capitol? Why were the Englert's the sweetest couple in town? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Iowa City!.</p> 2019-08-25 23:59:00 -0500
8/25/1912:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
Back to School Educator Appreciation Shopping Weekends
<p>Pre-K to grade 12 educators, enjoy 25% off most books, toys, games, movies, music, and more every Saturday and Sunday from July 20th to September 15th, in store and online plus 10% off Café consumables (Café stores only). While supplies last. </p> 2019-08-25 22:00:00 -0500
8/25/199:00 a.m.Barnes and NobleCedar Rapids -
Sunday Brunch Buffet
<p>Fabulous Sunday Brunch Buffet, including hand carved Royal Baron of beef, carved tender Iowa ham, chicken, two vegetables, whipped potatoes, eggs, sausages, cinnamon rolls, hickory smoked bacon, deluxe salad bar, waffle bar, fruit crepes and more!</p> 2019-08-25 14:00:00 -05008/25/1910:00 a.m.Longbranch RestaurantCedar Rapids -
Woodfest
<p>WOODFEST! Amana RV Park, August23-25, 2019 A festival of and about WOOD! Woodcrafters of all types from throughout the Midwest . Ongoing demonstrations, shop for furniture, home and garden décor, toys, bowls, carvings, tools and more. We are seeking wood vendors/artisans for this 3 day event. It will be located at the Amana RV Park, Amana IA in an air conditioned building.</p><p>If interested please go to <a href="http://www.amanaartsguild.com/">http://www.amanaartsguild.com/</a> for the registration form.</p><p>Handcrafted wood items, tools and equipment, demonstrations and sales. Come shop, browse, learn from and visit with regional and national woodcrafters and wood product vendors.</p><p>$1 admission. children free, Air-conditioned buildings. Food on site. Nearby parking.. Handicapped accessible.</p><p>Sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild.</p> 2019-02-14 16:00:00 -06008/25/1910:00 a.m.Amana Colonies RV Park & Event CenterAmana -
Parents Provided Tips for Child's First Cellphone
<p>It’s that time of the year when kids head back to school. It’s also a time when many students receive more responsibility.</p><p>Students may face the responsibility of receiving their first cellphone – a subject many parents are anxious to tackle. The most appropriate age that a child should be given a cellphone, how much screen time should be allowed and what are some tips for smartphone usage are questions that families may have when they purchase that first phone for their children.</p><p>U.S. Cellular associates in Coralville will host a free Device Workshop, where they can help you navigate the uncertainty of buying your child’s first cellphone. The workshop is open to everyone. You do not need to be a U.S. Cellular customer to attend.</p><p>“Purchasing a cellphone is never a task that should be taken lightly, but getting one for your child is even more important,” said Mike Adams, U.S. Cellular’s director of sales for Iowa and Nebraska. “Our tech experts are here to provide tips to help you figure out if your child is ready for their own phone. Many parents say safety is a main reason they want to get their kids a cellphone, so we also have a strong network to ensure you can reach them when and where you need.”</p><p>Please call 319-341-6050 for more information.</p> 2019-08-14 11:45:00 -05008/25/1911:00 a.m.U.S. CellularCoralville -
Baby & Me Storytime Featuring ABCs of Biology
<p>Baby & Me Storytime continues for caregivers and children 0-24 months old. Join us as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones. Plus, get a free Starbucks tall, hot or iced coffee (Café stores only). </p> 2019-08-02 11:30:00 -0500
8/25/1911:00 a.m.Barnes and NobleCedar Rapids -
IOWA LEGENDS BOYS BASKETBALL Tryouts
<p>Tryouts for Iowa Legends Boys Basketball Elite AAU team.</p><p>Ages: 13 - 17</p><p>Email IowaLegends22@gmail.com to sign-up. </p> 2019-08-13 15:00:00 -0500
8/25/1912:00 p.m.Robert A. Lee Community Recreation CenterIowa City -
Museum Store Artist Of the Month: Sara Benesh
<p>I love journals as a medium since I know the artistic process doesn’t end with me. Every aspect of each journal is carefully thought out-from the repurposed leather that allows me to choose the exact design of the exterior to the splash of color that make the end pages- meant to delight and surprise the eye when opening each one. Each piece is an invitation to its new owner to explore and create. Every journal is hand sewn with love and intended for use with your daily adventures; great or small, neat or far, or wherever they may take you. </p> 2019-08-25 16:00:00 -0500
8/25/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Kick Up Your Heels: The Fine Art of Shoes
<p>The humble shoe, one of the most basic items of human clothing, has been the focus of some of the most outrageous fashion ideas. Inspired by the exhibition <em>Killer Heels: The Art of the High Heeled Shoe</em> from the Brooklyn Museum, Kick up Your Heels celebrates the unique design elements in contemporary women’s shoes. The exhibition will feature shoes from Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Stuart Weitzman, Diane von Furstenberg, Christian Dior, Prada, Nicholas Kirkwood, Walter Steiger, and Sonia Rykiel among others, presented as art objects and highlighting the design elements that make them unique.</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-25 16:00:00 -0500
8/25/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
The People's Clinic
<p>The People’s Clinic offers quality, affordable alternative and holistic services from local practitioners on a sliding scale donation basis, and no one will be turned away based on their ability to pay. The August clinic will offer herbal consultations, massage, and energy work. Walk ins are accepted - no appointment necessary.<br><br>The People’s Clinic will be hosted in August at Illuminations and at Studio 128 in the Cherry Building. Please enter through the 11th Avenue entrance near the Ceramics Center.</p> 2019-07-09 16:00:00 -0500
8/25/1912:00 p.m.IlluminationsCedar Rapids -
Into the Blue: An All-Iowa Juried Exhibition
<p>A color-specific celebration of Iowa artists! Juried by CRMA Associate Curator Kate Kunau, <em>Into the Blue</em> draws work from artists all over the state of Iowa. The work on display must have been created within the last three years and blue must be the dominant color. <em>Into the Blue</em> celebrates the hue in both two and three-dimensional works across all media and examines how blue has been incredibly important to artists for centuries: From the luxurious (and expensive!) ultramarine used to color the Virgin Mary’s cloak and star-studded vaults of heaven in medieval and Renaissance art to the exuberance of Yves Klein’s trademarked shade and, blue has long inspired artists and this exhibition.</p> 2019-08-25 16:00:00 -0500
8/25/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
<p>For the tenth year in a row, it's FREE SUMMER AT THE CRMA!!! From now until Sunday, September 1, admission to the CRMA is Free. Come in as often as you would like and view all of our 16 galleries, relax in the Carnegie Library, and browse in the Museum Store. We would like to thank our sponsors for giving this opportunity to our community: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cedarrapidsbankandtrust/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAY9ZSrTE-qBpMzLcbdkUVMTByDzhrmRxzgjfeMQs-ZoNX74oVusncN5okrdE1thf0pFVX0qdVHZ4S_&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Transamerica/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBM1VWF1KH4r0-P2VOPCbcANU80BpqwHshbZ6FSw_r_FOACFYu9iNenS3rRJyu4QMBVL0WtPo_Gh6Z8&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">Transamerica</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrueNorth-622066291565686/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBZ5aTQCLE88M6FmsAbCT_qnUoLhlg5Lph8NuQbOUc-MfUUfc1Qj0uoJyrb0SPSJUvskmwF6Wh4iQus&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">TrueNorth</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UnitedFireGroup/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAkYSXtl6OC1uc3i0zIWaJhF7wzOjYvLICHAJZuswOsGR0XR9_Q5zdmdW5PeA0WaVsJpSjC7OY0X0FF&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">UFG Insurance</a>, and media sponsor <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazetteOnline/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARB9xDG0kMy9pvZhxHeES2lJQPQnZWqMSr-Yav9StBTST8Y6QJKNC3DDSfOIolt-XrPOQwu5TJY8v1p-&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBmm5Xz8GIhVywprNgx9CB5V8E-OMUVc56lNPZrdY1nIlU7HynTlHTYzdQTLsDbpSHffbVMB2CYOho0YBzWSIuFJqDTurKaxW4SRoYh-fb3lEd7lyqc9Upt86gM2LCYXTmEI-bBQBg4ZgHZvX0EQObWTliwLYEOIiByvV9DS9NQvTE-rq3BcngWvPUIwOoVgEHKXmz9cwHo7oIGUi_28Vg0ploe2k3DYt6dfOUrMOdyUVFXDUILQjIvqVMKsHaH9phwuy61AC1E2hQ3U8DvnIcYIJ_t5bOAyoqaMOtXoJzaGXDqZtdW7siiWKRuYw" target="_blank">The Gazette</a>. </p> 2019-08-25 16:00:00 -0500
8/25/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
John Beckelman: Horizon Suite
<p>John Beckelman’s Horizon Suite is a group of six recently-completed three-dimensional landscapes. Using the expressive potential of clay and a variety of other materials, Beckelman’s work explores the transitional space where the sky meets the land or sea. The horizontal sweep of this space is mediated by intimate moments of surprising texture, shifting light, and fleeting color. Horizon Suite attempts to gently entice the viewer into the inner landscapes and interior spaces of our imagination and memory. Beckelman finds a curious intersection between the seemingly enduring and timeless character of earth and the fleeting yet wonderful impermanence of the world in which we live. John Beckelman's art has been shown in exhibitions throughout the country and he has been the recipient of numerous awards, commissions, and grants. He received his master of fine arts degree in ceramics and his master of science degree in ceramics from Illinois State University. Beckelman is the Robert O. Daniel Professor of Art, Emeritus at Coe College. He lives and works in Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-08-25 16:00:00 -05008/25/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Luther College 2019-20 Center Stage Series subscriptions available
<p>The Luther College 2019-20 Center Stage Series will present 10 unforgettable acts as well as two school productions: a variety of comedic, musical and thought provoking acts, including artists from across the world and close to home.</p><p>"With performers coming from as close as Des Moines, and as far as Zimbabwe, the 2019-20 season continues the Center Stage Series' tradition of supporting Luther's commitment to embracing diversity and creating a welcoming environment to people of all backgrounds and cultures," said Paul Atkins, director of campus programming. "We look forward to another season of engaging our broader local community in this aspect of Luther's mission."</p><p>Tickets for Center Stage Series events may be purchased as a subscription package through Friday, Aug. 30. Subscribers can build an individualized entertainment season by choosing tickets to a broad range of exceptional performances.</p><p>Anyone can create their own personalized package by becoming a subscriber and selecting five or more different events. Subscribers receive 10 percent off 5-6 events, 15 percent off 7-8 events and 20 percent off 9-10 events.</p><p>Other subscription benefits include incurring no ticket fees—saving subscribers $2 per ticket—priority seating, guaranteed seating even for sold-out performances, ticket insurance so tickets can be easily replaced, and an invitation to a subscribers-only celebratory dinner for the season-opening show on Saturday, September 14..</p><p>Season subscribers have first opportunity to renew each year. Current subscribers should respond by Friday, July 12, to retain or select new seats.</p><p>Subscriptions can be purchased through Luther College's Ticket Office or online at <a href="http://tickets.luther.edu/">tickets.luther.edu</a>. Center Stage Series patrons with special requirements and those who would like assistance ordering may contact the Ticket Office, (563) 387-1357 or <a href="mailto:tickets@luther.edu">tickets@luther.edu</a>.</p><p>Brochures can be picked up on the Luther College campus, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa, at the Ticket Office in the Center for Faith and Life or at the Welcome Desk in Dahl Centennial Union. Call (563) 387-1357 to have one mailed to a residence.</p><p>Ticket order and mailing information is in the brochure and online at <a href="http://tickets.luther.edu/">tickets.luther.edu</a>.</p><p><strong>The Passing Zone "Saves the World"—Sept. 14</strong></p><p>Renowned comedy juggling duo Jon Wee, Luther class of '88, and Owen Morse of The Passing Zone wow audiences with their skills, combining dexterity, danger and hilarity. These five-time Guinness World Record holders and 18-time international Jugglers' Association gold medalists attempt to save the world with their hilarious and unbelievable stunts.</p><p><strong>Russian Renaissance—Sept. 28</strong></p><p>Through electrifying performances in a variety of genres, audiences experience new heights of musicianship with Russian Renaissance, winners of the largest prize for chamber music in the world. From tango to folk to classical to jazz, Russian Renaissance redefines the possibilities of traditional Russian folk instruments as they captivate audiences worldwide.</p><p><strong>Jayme Stone's Folklife—Oct. 12</strong></p><p>Defined by "Globe and Mail" as "the Yo-Yo Ma of the banjo," Jayme Stone and his collection of versatile musicians cultivate a variety of folk music, including vibrant Sea Island spirituals, Creole calypsos and stomp-down Appalachian dance tunes. As they plant these sturdy seeds into modern soil, their inventive performances prove that folk songs are truly perennials for the people.</p><p><strong>Theater Re: The Nature of Forgetting—Oct. 26</strong></p><p>Theater Re will bring the powerful and compelling production "The Nature of Forgetting," to campus as they tell the story of Tom, a middle-aged father in the early stages of dementia. With captivating live music and the intersection of art and science, this highly physical piece is a life-affirming journey into the human condition and a life well lived.</p><p><strong>The Des Moines Symphony Orchestra—Nov. 8</strong></p><p>The Des Moines Symphony Orchestra returns to the Luther College stage to pay homage to northeast Iowa's rich cultural heritage. This performance will feature world-renowned Canadian pianist Jon Kimura Parker and will include iconic Piano Concerto in A Minor by Edvard Grieg, celebrated Norwegian composer, and the famously melodic Symphony No. 8 in G Major by Antonín Dvořák, a Czech composer influenced by time spent in Spillville, Iowa.</p><p><strong>Nobuntu<em>—</em>Nov. 22</strong></p><p>Nobuntu, the female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe amazes audiences with dazzling voices and vibrant rhythms. With performances enhanced by minimal percussion and traditional instruments like the mbira, Nobuntu is internationally acclaimed for their immersive performances that celebrate Afro jazz, gospel and traditional Zimbabwean music.</p><p><strong>Luther College 2019-20 Center Stage Series subscriptions available—Page 3</strong></p><p><strong>Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway—Feb. 14</strong></p><p>Back by popular demand, five of Broadway's finest stars will perform songs from the best, most beloved Broadway musicals. "101 Years of Broadway" recreates the greatest moments from the best musicals of the century. This performance features actual stars from hit shows such as "Phantom of the Opera," "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Mama Mia" in a magical night to remember.</p><p><strong>Catapult—March 7</strong></p><p>Featured on "America's Got Talent," the shadow-illusion dance troupe, Catapult, uses teamwork and athleticism to transform human bodies into everything from dragons to flowers to helicopters to works of architecture and even to vast landscapes.In the process, these artists tell surprising, imaginative and powerful stories that transform their audiences and their incite imaginations.</p><p><strong>Seeds—March 14</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>A dramatic reenactment of the seven-year legal battle between Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser and the multinational biotech corporation Monsato Inc., "Seeds," tackles the question of "Who Owns Life?" While debates about genetically modified organisms are multiplying everywhere, life-changing experiments are being conducted on our food. This documentary play leads us through a suspenseful labyrinth of legal conflicts, scientific debates and property clashes between farmers and the biotech industry over the implications of genetically modifying our food.</p><p><strong>The Brubeck Brothers Quartet—April 17</strong></p><p>The sons of jazz giant Dave Brubeck, Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together for decades. Sixty years after their father's U.S. State Department goodwill tour to Europe during the Cold War, the Brubeck Brothers Quartet commemorates their musical legacy with performances that integrate funk, blues and world music played with uncompromising dedication to melody, rhythm, culture, technique and the spontaneous spirit of jazz.</p><p><strong>School performances</strong></p><p>This season of Center Stage Series also includes two school matinee performances, "Sugar Skull" and "ArcAttack!"</p><p><strong>Friends of Center Stage 2019-20</strong></p><p>The Friends of Center Stage initiative, which aims to continue nurturing the performing arts, keeps ticket prices affordable and helps to continue the tradition of bringing nationally and internationally acclaimed performances to Luther.</p><p>Supporters who make a donation of $1,500 will receive four complimentary show tickets, two free dinner series tickets, two free tickets to the invitation-only season-opener dinner and their name or business logo on all show programs, on the digital sign in the Center for Faith and Life lobby during Center Stage Series performances and on the Center Stage Series webpage.</p><p>Supporters who make a donation of $1,000 will receive two complimentary show tickets, two free tickets to the invitation-only season-opening dinner and their name or business logo printed in all show programs, displayed on the digital sign in the Center for Faith and Life lobby during the Center Stage performances and on the Center Stage Series webpage.</p><p>Supporters who donate $500 will receive two complimentary show tickets and their name or business logo printed in all show programs, displayed on the digital sign in the Center for Faith and Life lobby during the Center Stage performances and on the Center Stage Series webpage.</p><p>Supporters who donate $250 will receive their name or business logo printed in all show programs, displayed on the digital sign in the Center for Faith and Life lobby during the Center Stage performances and on the Center Stage Series webpage.</p><p>Donations are tax-deductible.</p><p>The 2019-20 Center Stage Series is generously sponsored by Gundersen Health System, West Music, Winneshiek Medical Center, and Decorah Bank and Trust. Center Stage Series would also like to thank their media supporters: Decorah Newspapers, KDEC 100.5 and KVIK. Direct questions about all performances to the Ticket Office in the Center for Faith and Life, (563) 387-1357 or boxoffice@luther.edu, or see <a href="http://tickets.luther.edu/">tickets.luther.edu</a> for subscription and ticket information.</p>8/25/1912:00 p.m.Luther College Center for Faith and Life Main HallDecorah -
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> 2019-08-25 16:00:00 -0500
8/25/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Prairie Hill Cohousing Open House
<p>Come see what a small group of thoughtful, determined individuals can do to create a community that believes in a sustainable future for both its residents and the earth. Tour new homes and see others under construction. By joining soon, you can be part of the planning process.</p> 2019-08-15 16:00:00 -0500
8/25/1912:30 p.m.140 Prairie Hill Lane, Iowa City, IAIowa City -
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> 2019-08-25 15:15:00 -0500
8/25/1912:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids