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• Winter Wonderland

  <p>Join us for our winter family event on December 4th, 2021 from 3:00-5:00 pm at St. Paul’s . There will be family activities that include cookie decorating, STEM activities, Christmas music, games, a live nativity and more! We look forward to seeing you there! </p> 2021-12-01 17:00:00 -0600

  12/04/21 2021-12-04 15:00:00 -0600

  3:00 p.m.

  St. Paul's United Methodist Church

  Cedar Rapids

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• Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair

  <p>Join us at Groundswell from 10 am-1 pm on Dec. 4 for the Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair! This event will feature craft vendors, artists, a photo booth, activities, holiday beverages and special food dishes from Groundswell Cafe, and more!</p><p>Groundswell is located at 201 Third Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids.</p> 2021-10-29 13:00:00 -0500

  12/04/21 2021-12-04 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Groundswell

  Cedar Rapids

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• Annual Veterans Holiday Meal

  <p>The Veterans Memorial Commission along with Hy-Vee Johnson Avenue, CR Care Committee, Park CR, and The Hubcaps invite Veterans, active military and their family to the FREE Annual Veterans Holiday Meal. This is the one Veterans are talking about! It's a traditional holiday meal with great entertainment generously donated by The Hubcaps! Parking on the 2nd Avenue Bridge will also be FREE beginning at 4:00 pm.</p>

  12/15/21 2021-12-15 16:30:00 -0600

  4:30 p.m.

  Veterans Memorial Building

  Cedar Rapids

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• Candlelight Holiday slow flow yoga

  <p>Twilight <em>HOLIDAY&nbsp;</em>yoga is back! $10 drop in fee. FREE to Veterans and active military. Go to the <u>1st Avenue Bridge</u> entrance of the Veterans Memorial Building. ENJOY the holiday spirit during the December 7th slow flow session.&nbsp;</p><p>Open to all levels. Drop-in fee is $10 or FREE to all Military and Veterans. These yoga sessions are offered first Tuesday of each month through March 1, 2022. Wear comfortable clothing that allows for a full range of motion. Bring your own yoga mat, towel or blanket. Clear your mind, calm your breathing, and leave feeling balanced and refreshed. &nbsp;</p> 2021-12-07 19:00:00 -0600

  12/07/21 2021-12-07 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Veterans Memorial Building, Ballroom

  Cedar Rapids

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• Paper Snowflakes: Christmas Star Class

  <p>Join me at the Cedar Rapids Nativity Celebration on Saturday, December 4th, from 11 am - 1 pm at 4150 Blue Jay Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We will be focusing on the Christmas Star as we develop our Paper Snowflake Skills.</p><p>This is a family-friendly activity, no previous experience is required. Adult assistance will be needed for young children who are still developing scissor skills.</p><p>The class is drop-in, not registration needed. &nbsp;When the class is over view hundreds of location natvities, listen to local music groups and enjoy a few cookies to usher in the Christmas season!</p><p>For more details about the Cedar Rapids Nativity Celebration, see <a href="https://fb.me/e/ehTi5jerd" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://fb.me/e/ehTi5jerd</a></p><p>This event is FREE! Guests are invited to bring a donation for the Catherine McAuley Center: canned/dry food items or full-sized personal care items are needed.</p><p><br></p> 2021-11-27 13:00:00 -0600

  12/04/21 2021-12-04 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  Cedar Rapids

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• Forever Green's Holiday Container Make & Take

  <p>Have fun and get creative this season at Forever Green Garden Center's Holiday Container Make &amp; Take event.<br>We provide the soil, pot, greenery &amp; choice of decorations.<br>Not sure where to start? Staff will be available to show you techniques we use to create our custom containers.</p><p>This is a drop in event no registration needed for groups of under 4 just click coming. Party of 5 or more please reserve space by calling 319-626-6770.</p><p>starter container kit $39.*<br>deluxe container kit $49. *<br>Make &amp; Take kit options include pot, soil, greenery and décor bundles.<br>*Please note pots in photos do not represent the kits for this event. kit includes a 10 or 12" pot, soil, bundle of mixed evergreens, painted branches or red twigs &amp; balls or pinecones.</p><p>Want to bring your own pots or add extra decorations, choose from our Ala Cart selection of pots &amp; decorations.</p><p>COVID precautions<br>We are practicing social distancing for this event by providing extra tables for people to spread out. If you are not able to social distance outside of your group please wear a mask. If you don't feel well please stay home.</p> 2021-11-23 16:00:00 -0600

  12/04/21 2021-12-04 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Forever Green Garden Center

  Coralville

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• Hot Glass Pumpkin Paperweights

  <p>Come partake in an active, artistic adventure with hot glass! You will work one-on-one with a glass instructor to create your own unique pumpkin paperweight out of 2,000 degree glass. The workshop will start with instruction on safety, discussing the project, and colors being used. Then you will be shown how to make a pumpkin paperweight using the various tools and equipment safely. The instructor will then guide you through the process to make your very own creation! Your project will be ready for pick-up the following Monday. </p> 2021-12-01 16:00:00 -0600

  12/12/21 2021-12-12 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre Annex

  Cedar Rapids

  40.0

• 2021 Iowa City Noon Kiwanis Antique Show

  <p>The Iowa City Noon Kiwanis Antique Show is back! This fun, all-ages show is $4 at the door, with food for purchase and 35 quality dealers ready to help you find the perfect gift for the holiday season - or for yourself.&nbsp;</p><p>Where: Johnson County Fairgrounds Building C (1/2 mile south of the IC Airport on Riverside Dr.)</p><p>When: Friday, Dec. 3 from 4pm to 7pm and Saturday, Dec. 4th from 9am to 3pm</p><p>Admission: $4 (valid for both days!)</p><p>Free parking</p><p>Food for purchase</p><p>All proceeds go to the Iowa City Noon Kiwanis Club! The Iowa City Noon Kiwanis are a group of service-minded people in the area who dedicate their time to improving the lives of children by raising money for local nonprofits and helping to send underserved children to a variety of camps and activities.</p> 2021-11-16 15:00:00 -0600

  12/04/21 2021-12-04 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Johnson County Fairgrounds

  Iowa City

  4.0

• Rejoice, Rejoice! A Christmas Celebration!

  <p>Join us as we celebrate Christmas with a myriad of musical groups and the singing of favorite carols. A reception will follow.&nbsp;</p><p>All Are Welcome!&nbsp;</p><p>Free Admission. </p> 2021-11-29 16:00:00 -0600

  12/05/21 2021-12-05 15:00:00 -0600

  3:00 p.m.

  Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

  Marion

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• Hot Glass Candy Cane Workshop

  <p>Come partake in an active, artistic adventure with hot glass! You will work one-on-one with a glass instructor to create your own unique candy cane out of 2,000 degree glass. The workshop will start with instruction on safety, discussing the project, and colors being used. Then you will be shown how to make a candy cane using the various tools and equipment safely. The instructor will then guide you through the process to make your very own creation! Your project will be ready for pick-up the following Monday.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-07-08 12:00:00 -0500

  12/11/21 2021-12-11 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre Annex

  Cedar Rapids

  65.0

• Holiday Elf Workshop Drop-in--Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio

  <p>During the Very Cherry Holiday Exhibition in the Cherry Building, ICCGS will host a special drop-in Santa’s Workshop creating Holiday Elves from 10am-2pm. &nbsp;</p><p>Participants will be given a ball of clay, colored glazes and detailed instructions for how to create their very own holiday Elf for $15 each. &nbsp;Projects will take approximately 30-60 minutes to create. &nbsp;All projects will then be clear glazed and fired in our kilns and ready for pickup beginning Sunday December 19th. &nbsp;</p><p>Then get a photo with Santa! &nbsp;Santa Claus himself will be visiting the Cherry building from 10am to 12pm. &nbsp; So be sure to join us on December 4th for a Very Cherry festive day! </p> 2021-11-18 14:00:00 -0600

  12/04/21 2021-12-04 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio

  Cedar Rapids

  15.0

• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2021-12-04 17:00:00 -0600

  12/04/21 2021-12-04 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2021-12-05 17:00:00 -0600

  12/05/21 2021-12-05 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Michael Lester Wendt Character Lecture; Marcus Eriksen Guest Speaker

  <p>Marcus Eriksen is and environmental scientist, educator, and author committed to building stronger communities through art, science, adventure, and activism. His books, My River Home and Junk Raft, chronicle rafting adventures down the Mississippi and across oceans, and highlight his experience as a veteran of war and a scientist for conservation. He is the co-founder of the 5 Gyres Institute, which studies plastic pollution worldwide, and more recently co-founded LEAP LAB, a science center demonstrating the path towards urban resilience. </p> 2021-12-03 20:30:00 -0600

  3/14/22 2022-03-14 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  John and Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center

  Dubuque

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• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2021-12-06 17:00:00 -0600

  12/06/21 2021-12-06 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

  0.0 0

• Waltonian Archers Open House

  <p>Come to learn about and enjoy the sport of archery, &nbsp;This event is free of charge and open to the public of all ages. &nbsp;There will be people there to assist, instruct and demonstrate shooting with equipment available to try out. &nbsp;It is at our indoor range on Wickiup Hill Road near Toddville, Iowa.</p> 2021-11-04 17:00:00 -0500

  12/04/21 2021-12-04 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Waltonian Archers of Linn County

  Toddville

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• Kid N Canvas Online-Abstract Tree- Cork N Canvas Iowa

  <p>December's kid's class will be Online, via Zoom. Kid Abstract Christmas Tree - Kid N Canvas classes are for kids about 8 to 16 year olds, Kids classes are about 1 hour long. Kid N Canvas - have your kids paint with us, or paint together, as a family. Paint at home with us. This Acrylic painting is perfect for almost any age, we suggest, ages 8 and under with an adult and 8 + alone. Painting classes are $20, per person (provide your own supplies) and you can purchase supplies from us (see Below). For a supply list please email after buying your ticket.<br>Need a Canvas or paints?&nbsp;<a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR3rg3DkdzcG-rtfXIhG2xDmdnru-FGc-VM__VbzJwtfDGxP9MgkJxse5Z0" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> contact me or if you need a suppliy list Cork.n.Canvas.Iowa@gmail.com<br>Supply Cost: Class $20 per person<br>Canvas $3.50 (12x12),<br>Paint $4.00 (4 colors, yellow, black, orange, white)<br>Kids bushes (2, small &amp; large) $4.00,<br>Delivery $5 in CR area (FREE pick up at Lindal Mall parking lot) You can order as many or few supplies you need.</p><p>Kid N Canvas, by Cork N Canvas Iowa<br>Amanda Happel<br>Cork N Canvas Iowa<br>319-929-4300<br>Email: cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com<br>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa/?__cft__[0]=AZWA3eioIUadPTLUjg0e6OAdv6TcyfWIzzKvbR8ZW6QlnSitSoPXYd33ac0Rsg-HA-9ioq16CvqXWpgDOnAjW0uHT1pXk06EY2xHUfPEvJzEB-jOjdt7e9rmtnuVv8fSJLWgrCmSTdrPtyKYCGGkL8gZavcoH0x9C13qGaz_22y9JA&__tn__=q" tabindex="0">https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa</a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.corkncanvasiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR1h2FNVK8TUbP5GQY5lQd47JhY9Wf-bt--pObb9vHFcyzq4q8DZlvxDSNE" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.CorknCanvasIowa.com</a></p>

  12/11/21 2021-12-11 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Cork N Canvas Iowa

  Cedar Rapids

  20

• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2021-12-07 17:00:00 -0600

  12/07/21 2021-12-07 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Hot Glass Paperweight Workshop

  <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">Come and partake in &nbsp;an active, artistic adventure with hot glass! You will work one-on-one with a &nbsp;glass instructor to create your own unique paperweight out of 2000-degree &nbsp;glass. The workshop will start with instruction on safety, discussing the &nbsp;project, and colors being used. You will be shown how to make one paperweight &nbsp;using the various tools and equipment safely. Then the instructor will guide &nbsp;you through the process to make your very own glass paperweight. Your &nbsp;creation will be ready for pick-up the following Monday.&nbsp;<ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table> 2021-07-08 16:00:00 -0500

  12/11/21 2021-12-11 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre Annex

  Cedar Rapids

  65.0

• 5-Day Yoga Journey - To Be Genuine

  <p>Early morning yoga to start your day every day for 5 days in a row. Having had a life-changing experience at my Immersion retreat to become certified as a yoga teacher, where we co-created a safe space that fostered deep transformation, I intend to co-create that same sort of space in these 5-Day Yoga Journeys. We share the universal spiritual principles of yoga and how they apply to our modern lives and then take our shared intentions and insights into an asana practice.</p><p>&nbsp;<u>To Be Genuine - 5-Day Yoga Journey - December 6-10, 6:30AM-7:30AM, the Studio at Illuminations, Cherry Building</u></p><p>https://lionheartcoaching.org/5-dayyogajourney</p><p>What does it mean to be Genuine? &nbsp;The word "genuine" means real, authentic. &nbsp;It brings to mind someone without pretenses, without subterfuge or hidden agendas.</p><p>How often to bring up veils of protection that hide our genuine selves? &nbsp;How often do we censor what we tell people (or share on social media) so that we present a picture of a happy person?</p><p>What if, in our fear of showing our genuine selves, we're depriving the world of our raw, authentic beauty, even if it's difficult to show? &nbsp;I invite you to show up genuinely, in a safe, judgement free space. &nbsp;I invite you to show up because this is how I’m going to show up - warts, weaknesses, strengths and gifts and all.</p><p>In this 5-Day Yoga Journey, we will share a practice that includes contemplation, meditation, breathing exercises, mantras, and asana (vinyasa, power, yin). &nbsp;An early morning session, 5 days in a row, designed to create a retreat-like atmosphere. &nbsp;A 5 day commitment to help foster growth and healing.</p><p>About David: David teaches a mixture of yoga styles. Power, vinyasa, restorative, yin. There will be times when the asanas (poses) will be active. Modifications will be offered – and highly encouraged. Every body is unique. Your version of a pose will be different than everyone else’s. You will be encouraged to do your yoga – and fully accepted for whatever that is.</p><p>Cost is $75 for 5 days. &nbsp;</p><p>David Gustafson teaches a mixture of yoga styles. Power, vinyasa, restorative, yin. There will be times when the asanas (poses) will be active. Modifications will be offered – and highly encouraged. Every body is unique. Your version of a pose will be different than everyone else’s. You will be encouraged to do your yoga – and fully accepted for whatever that is.</p><p>David was trained by the ICF-accredited Radiant Coaches Academy and is a Certified Yoga Teacher through a special Yoga-Coach combination program. He has a BA from the University of Iowa. He has worked in the corporate world for the majority of the last decade.</p> 2021-11-21 07:30:00 -0600

  12/06/21 2021-12-06 06:30:00 -0600

  6:30 a.m.

  Illuminations

  Cedar Rapids

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• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2021-12-08 17:00:00 -0600

  12/08/21 2021-12-08 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Santa's Workshop at Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio

  <p>Our Santa’s Workshop series returns for 2021! &nbsp;We invite you to come in and decorate a variety of Holiday Projects to celebrate the holiday season. &nbsp;All projects are premade by our Resident Artists and bisque fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. &nbsp;<a href="https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.35/yxx.937.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-1080-x-700-px.jpg">Click here</a> for photos of project options.&nbsp;</p><p>All clay projects will then be clear coated with glaze and fired again in our kilns. Glass Ornaments will also be fired in our kilns to smooth all the edges. Projects will be ready for pickup exactly 2 weeks later. &nbsp;Registration is available online and walk-ins are also welcome, space permitting.</p><p>Santa's workshops are every Saturday and Sunday beginning November 20th through December 19th from 11:00am-12:00pm in our Studio. &nbsp;</p><p>We are offering the following projects in our Santa’s Workshop, upon registration you will need to choose which project to make.&nbsp;</p><table border="2"><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><h5><em><strong>SANTA’S WORKSHOP PROJECT OPTIONS</strong></em></h5></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><h5><em><strong>DESCRIPTION</strong></em></h5></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><h5><em><strong>COST</strong></em></h5></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><ol><li><strong>Glass Tree Ornament</strong></li></ol></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong>Each hand cut glass tree measures approximately 2.5″ – 3″. Using glass balls and small colored pieces of glass, you will create your unique tree ornament. &nbsp; We will add a hanger to the back of your glass ornament for ease in hanging.</strong></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong>$15</strong></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><ol start="2"><li><strong>Ceramic Holiday Ornaments (set of 2)</strong></li></ol></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong>Each 2 piece set Includes: Reindeer &amp; Gingerbread Person</strong></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong>$20</strong></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><ol start="3"><li><strong>Ceramic Holiday Ornaments (set of 4)</strong></li></ol></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong>Each 4 piece set will include: Reindeer, Santa, Holiday Tree &amp; Gingerbread Person</strong></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong>$35</strong></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><ol start="4"><li><strong>Ceramic Mug</strong></li></ol></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong>Our Resident Artists have created mugs with handles on the wheel. All mugs are approximately 4”- 5”</strong></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong>$30</strong></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><ol start="5"><li><strong>Ceramic Stein</strong></li></ol></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong>Our Resident Artists have created steins with handles on the wheel. All steins are approximately 5”- 6”</strong></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong>$35</strong></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><ol start="6"><li><strong>Clay Tree Luminary</strong></li></ol></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong>Our Resident Artists have created cone shapes on the wheel to resemble a pine tree. Each tree measures 7”- 9” tall. &nbsp;All Trees have holes in them to use as a luminary or night light. &nbsp;There is even a cut out in the back to allow for a corded light (light not included).</strong></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong>$30</strong></td></tr></tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://theceramicscenter.secure.force.com/events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a0J6T00000fM9qJUAS" target="_blank">Register</a></p><p>We are so excited to welcome you back for 2021 Santa’s Workshop Series. &nbsp;Participants in the Santa’s Workshop will work at tables to complete their projects in the classroom. All material is provided to complete your projects along with detailed instruction sheets. &nbsp;All projects (except for the glass ornaments) are premade by our Resident Artists and bisque fired in our kilns, no two are exactly the same. &nbsp;</p><p>Location: The Santa’s Workshop at the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio (ICCGS), which is located on the first floor of in the historic Cherry Building in Cedar Rapids.</p><p>Projects will be ready for pickup exactly 2 weeks later. Please note that participants will not be called or emailed to be reminded to pick up their work. All work left on our shelves after January 31st will be recycled.</p><p>What to wear: Students should wear clothes they do not mind getting glaze on. Glaze will wash out of most material.</p> 2021-12-05 00:00:00 -0600

  12/05/21 2021-12-05 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio

  Cedar Rapids

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• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2021-12-09 17:00:00 -0600

  12/09/21 2021-12-09 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2021-12-10 17:00:00 -0600

  12/10/21 2021-12-10 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Free Concert

  <p dir="ltr">The newly reorganized Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra is pleased to present its first concert since March 2020! We are back with a new Conductor and new repertoire to share with you all. Our performance will be on&nbsp;Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2:00pm&nbsp;in the Kennedy High School Performing Arts Center (4545 Wenig Road NE).&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Leading our group is Dr. Ghyas Zeidieh -- an active cellist and educator in the Eastern Iowa corridor. &nbsp;He teaches, performs, and conducts orchestras from Iowa City to Dubuque and beyond. In July 2021 we lost our founder and original conductor, Marty Clancey. The music community has been honoring his memory with support for our group, and we are all determined to continue his legacy of community music.</p><p dir="ltr">Concert Program:</p><p dir="ltr">Spring from The Four Seasons - Antonio Vivaldi</p><p dir="ltr">Song Without Words - Paul Kim</p><p dir="ltr">Slavonic Dances Op. 48 #5 &amp; 8 - Antonin Dvorak</p><p dir="ltr">Peer Gynt Suite #1 - Edvard Grieg</p><p dir="ltr">Our featured violin soloist in the Vivaldi concerto is Mr. Jeff Tyler, the Concertmaster of CRCO. A new work by Paul Kim, composed in April 2020, will serve as a commemoration of struggles and losses during the pandemic. Classical favorites from Bohemia and Norway will round out our program.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">All are welcome to this free concert! Donations of any amount will be gratefully accepted, and refreshments will be served at the conclusion.</p> 2021-11-17 15:00:00 -0600

  12/05/21 2021-12-05 14:00:00 -0600

  2:00 p.m.

  John F. Kennedy High School

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2021-12-11 17:00:00 -0600

  12/11/21 2021-12-11 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Holiday Benefit Christmas Concert for the ROC Center

  <p>Come out for a night of Christmas music, cocoa &nbsp;&amp; cookies - all donations benefit the ROC center - local artists and the New City Church worship team - suggested donation $10 per person or $25 per family</p> 2021-12-01 20:30:00 -0600

  12/10/21 2021-12-10 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  New City Church

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Candlelight Holiday slow flow yoga

  <p>Twilight <em>HOLIDAY&nbsp;</em>yoga is back! $10 drop in fee. FREE to Veterans and active military. Go to the <u>1st Avenue Bridge</u> entrance of the Veterans Memorial Building. ENJOY the holiday spirit during the December 7th slow flow session.&nbsp;</p><p>Open to all levels. Drop-in fee is $10 or FREE to all Military and Veterans. These yoga sessions are offered first Tuesday of each month through March 1, 2022. Wear comfortable clothing that allows for a full range of motion. Bring your own yoga mat, towel or blanket. Clear your mind, calm your breathing, and leave feeling balanced and refreshed. &nbsp;</p> 2022-01-04 19:00:00 -0600

  1/04/22 2022-01-04 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Veterans Memorial Building, Ballroom

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Candlelight Holiday slow flow yoga

  <p>Twilight <em>HOLIDAY&nbsp;</em>yoga is back! $10 drop in fee. FREE to Veterans and active military. Go to the <u>1st Avenue Bridge</u> entrance of the Veterans Memorial Building. ENJOY the holiday spirit during the December 7th slow flow session.&nbsp;</p><p>Open to all levels. Drop-in fee is $10 or FREE to all Military and Veterans. These yoga sessions are offered first Tuesday of each month through March 1, 2022. Wear comfortable clothing that allows for a full range of motion. Bring your own yoga mat, towel or blanket. Clear your mind, calm your breathing, and leave feeling balanced and refreshed. &nbsp;</p> 2022-02-01 19:00:00 -0600

  2/01/22 2022-02-01 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Veterans Memorial Building, Ballroom

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Candlelight Holiday slow flow yoga

  <p>Twilight <em>HOLIDAY&nbsp;</em>yoga is back! $10 drop in fee. FREE to Veterans and active military. Go to the <u>1st Avenue Bridge</u> entrance of the Veterans Memorial Building. ENJOY the holiday spirit during the December 7th slow flow session.&nbsp;</p><p>Open to all levels. Drop-in fee is $10 or FREE to all Military and Veterans. These yoga sessions are offered first Tuesday of each month through March 1, 2022. Wear comfortable clothing that allows for a full range of motion. Bring your own yoga mat, towel or blanket. Clear your mind, calm your breathing, and leave feeling balanced and refreshed. &nbsp;</p> 2022-03-01 19:00:00 -0600

  3/01/22 2022-03-01 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Veterans Memorial Building, Ballroom

  Cedar Rapids

  0