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Wine & Song with David G Smith
<p>I will be on tour out west for the 2nd half of 2019 in support of the new album, Who Cares. So I wanted to be sure I got back to CR one more time for a show. And Della Viti is just the BEST!!!! You'd be hard put to find another venue in all of CR that's as cool as this place and the folks who work there. Wine & Song...great combo on a Ju-ly evening in the great state of Iowa! </p> 2019-07-08 22:00:00 -0500
7/19/197:00 p.m.Della Viti Wine LoungeCedar Rapids -
Pub Bingo at Black Squirrel Tap
<p><span data-offset-key="5f4n6-0-0"><span data-text="true">Join us for Pub Bingo every Monday night from 7-9pm!</span></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="8dprk-0-0"><span data-text="true">Free to Play! Win Gift Cards! </span></span></p><p><br></p><p><span data-offset-key="9q75c-0-0"><span data-text="true">Plus it's Margarita Monday - Enjoy 32 oz. Margs for $5 & $3 Domestic Tallboys ALL day!</span></span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-07-22 21:00:00 -0500
7/22/197:00 p.m.Black Squirrel TapSwisher -
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Writer's Night Mount Vernon Creates
<p>This monthly writer's night is an opportunity for you to network and read your writings to an audience of fellow writers. Each participant will have 10 minutes.<br><br>All are welcome!<br><br>Location: Mount Vernon Creates 121 1st ST NW Mount Vernon IA<br>Coordinators: Joe Jennison and Marianne Taylor<br><br>Mount Vernon Creates has wine, beer, sparkling water and tea selections as well as popcorn and chocolates for purchase. We also have complimentary coffee. Vinyl Night starts at 5 pm on Thursday's so, plan to come early and stay for writer's night.<br><br>Co-sponsored by MVAAC and Mount Vernon Creates</p> 2019-06-27 20:30:00 -0500
7/25/197:00 p.m.Mount Vernon CreatesMount Vernon -
Cultivate Hope Youth Development Program
<p>More Than a Summer Job</p><p>When you join Cultivate Hope Youth Development Program, you’ll earn money ($8.25 per hour!), but you’ll gain more than that. This isn’t a typical high school summer job. You can expect to:</p><p>Improve your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills</p><p>Work with staff who help you set and reach personal goals</p><p>Learn about the food system and food-related social justice issues</p><p>Gain new perspectives on community service, food justice, diversity, and more</p><p>Make new friends</p> 2019-07-18 13:00:00 -05007/18/198:00 a.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Ocean Odyssey
<p>Our traveling touch tank brings live ocean animals to you! Break down some of the common misconceptions about sharks and sting rays. We will highlight adaptations these critters have to survive, their importance to the ecosystem and discover how you can help with conservation efforts. Participants will have the opportunity to get their hands wet and touch one of these amazing animals!</p><p>All performances are first-come, first-serve - wrist bands for guaranteed seating will be handed out one hour prior to each performance.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-20 10:15:00 -05007/18/199:15 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
University Club Newcomers Summer Coffee
<p>The Newcomers Division of the University Club will meet from 9:30-11:00 am on Thursday, July 18th at Coralville Hy Vee Marketplace Café 1914 8<sup>th</sup> St. Coralville IA . Other summer meeting dates are Thursday, August 15<sup>th</sup>. In addition, come learn more about the annual Fall Fair, an event for new and current members of the University Club. The Fall Fair will be held Tuesday, September 10<sup>th </sup> from 10-noon. Newcomers’ is open to all women new to the Iowa City corridor area, as well as long term residents in their first four years of membership in The University Club. The purpose of Newcomers is to meet others new to the community, to make new friends, and to learn about the Iowa City area. Please join us and chat over your favorite morning beverage!</p><p align="center">For more information, go to http://www.uiowa.edu/uwc/newcomers-division</p> 2019-07-13 11:00:00 -05007/18/199:30 a.m.coralville hy vee marketplace cafecoralville -
Art Exhibit: Cedar River Artisans
<p>Gilded Pear Gallery is pleased to present the Cedar River Artisans, a collective of Iowa artists interested in discussion between diverse subject matter and medium. Participating artists include: Dean Dunkel, Robert Fox, Nancy Lindsay, Marty Mitchell, Tom Newport, Elizabeth Rhoads Read and Lou Wendel.</p><p><br></p><p>The artists within the collective work independently to each develop their visual style; paintings, ceramics, sculptures, fiber works, and photography are featured in this exhibit. Variance between the works gives the viewer a space to explore and fuels energy in situ. Cedar River Artisans initially started as a group of artists who met weekly over lunch to talk about art and give one another support and advice. Over time, their gatherings evolved to a point where they decided to show together. The coterie has exhibited together across Iowa and beyond since 2011, and, as independent artists, received several awards and merits. Many of the participants’ artworks can be found in corporate and private collections throughout the Midwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Gilded Pear Gallery is located at 808 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. For hours and more information visit www.gildedpeargallery.com –or- call: 319-366-0205</p>7/18/1910:00 a.m.Gilded Pear GalleryCedar Rapids -
A Universe of Stories
<p>Let's celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landing with free programs and an incentive-based reading program for all ages!</p> 2019-07-18 20:00:00 -0500
7/18/1910:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - Ocean Odyssey
<p>Our traveling touch tank brings live ocean animals to you! Break down some of the common misconceptions about sharks and sting rays. We will highlight adaptations these critters have to survive, their importance to the ecosystem and discover how you can help with conservation efforts. Participants will have the opportunity to get their hands wet and touch one of these amazing animals!</p><p>All performances are first-come, first-serve - wrist bands for guaranteed seating will be handed out one hour prior to each performance.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-20 11:30:00 -05007/18/1910:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar 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> 2019-07-18 20:00:00 -0500
7/18/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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> 2019-07-18 16:00:00 -0500
7/18/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Neighborhood Meals
<p>Free Neighborhood Meals will be served June 10-August 23 (except July 4) to anyone who is hungry Monday through Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm. NMEP provides meals to families, or singles.</p>
7/18/1912:00 p.m.St. Paul's United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
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Bruce Beasley: A New Direction
<p><strong>Bruce Beasley: A New Direction</strong></p><p><strong>Now-October 27, 2019</strong></p><p>Bruce Beasley is one of the nation’s foremost sculptors. Born in Los Angeles in 1939, Beasley studied at Dartmouth College and at the University of California at Berkeley. In 1961, he was included in the seminal exhibition “The Art of Assemblage” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 1963, Beasley won the purchase prize in the Paris Biennale, one of the world’s most prestigious international exhibitions.Beasley has been involved with innovation and technology his entire career. In 1960, while a student at the University of California at Berkeley, he helped build the first bronze foundry in an art department. He invented a new process for massive casting of acrylic sculptures and he is currently exploring theuse of virtual reality as a new technology for sculpture – a new direction for the artist. Beasley’s Aurai were created using virtual reality. “When I put on the head gear,” Beasley wrote, “the stylus becomes an extension of my hand, and my imagination…. It is completely spontaneous; if I like something I’ve just created, I continue, elaborate; if not I move on.” For these collages, Beasley selects virtual reality gestures that “sing” and then prints monumental versions of these onto canvas. Beasley then studies the printed gestures and cuts them into fragments – “visual words,” as he calls them. Finally, he moves these fragments around like so many puzzle pieces, twisting, rotating, flipping, and adjusting until an arrangement becomes the wall collages currently on view. Beasley’s sculptures are in the permanent collection of numerous art museums around the world, and he has had more than sixty solo exhibitions and has been included in hundreds of group exhibitions. Beasley has also completed more than fifty monumental sculpture commissions in the United States and abroad, including large works for the Beijing Olympic Games, the World Expo in Shanghai, and the City of Cedar Rapids. This exhibition is the U.S. premiere of his new Aurai series.</p> 2019-07-18 20:00:00 -05007/18/1912:00 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> 2019-07-18 16:00:00 -05007/18/1912:00 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>7/18/1912:00 p.m.Luther College Center for Faith and Life Main HallDecorah -
Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Wendy Thoreson, Untitled (sauce boat), 2014, earthenware, 4 ¾ x 8 ¾ inches, gift of the artist, 2014.03.</p><p> </p><p><em>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</em></p> 2019-07-18 20:00:00 -0500
7/18/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium - Ocean Odyssey
<p>Our traveling touch tank brings live ocean animals to you! Break down some of the common misconceptions about sharks and sting rays. We will highlight adaptations these critters have to survive, their importance to the ecosystem and discover how you can help with conservation efforts. Participants will have the opportunity to get their hands wet and touch one of these amazing animals!</p><p>All performances are first-come, first-serve - wrist bands for guaranteed seating will be handed out one hour prior to each performance.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-20 14:00:00 -05007/18/191:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
School's Out
<p>A stimulating hour for elementary school children on days when school is not in session.</p><p>School's out for summer! Each School's Out program for children K-5 will give children the chance to try something new, fun (and maybe messy!).</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-07-18 14:00:00 -05007/18/191:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Special Access SRP Kids: The Science Center of Iowa presents Outer Space Odyssey!
<p>This encore Science Center of Iowa program is for intended for individuals with autism and their families to enjoy the library together in a neutral environment. A general audience Science Center of Iowa program is at 10:30 or 12:30.</p><p>Ever wonder what it’s like to visit other planets in our solar system?<br>When the Science Center of Iowa visits ICPL, you’ll do just that! Together, we’ll follow the amazing journey of the Voyager spacecraft, see some of the awe-inspiring images they have taken and attempt some out-of-this-world experiments.</p> 2019-07-09 02:30:00 -0500
7/18/191:30 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Creative Art for Caregivers and Care Receivers
<p>The Family Caregivers Center of Mercy is offering an art session for caregivers and care receivers at 901 8<sup>th</sup> AVE SE in Cedar Rapids. Come and express yourself through art! An instructor from the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy will guide you through creating your very own work of art. All materials provided and no artistic experience needed! To register or to request caregiving assistance while attending this event, please call (319) 221-8866 or email fcgc@mercycare.org<u>.</u> There may be charges associated with this program. Limited to 15 people.</p> 2019-06-26 15:30:00 -0500
7/18/192:00 p.m.Family Caregivers Center of MercyCedar Rapids -
Space Camp: Become an Astronaut
<p>The fifth of six Space Camps on Thursday afternoons at the library from 2:00 until approximately 3:30. There will be a short video, a story, an activity or craft and a small snack. Recommended for ages 8-12 (approximately). </p><p>This week's topic: What does it mean to be an astronaut? Do all astronauts go to space? How many astronauts are there?</p> 2019-05-18 15:30:00 -05007/18/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Cultivate Hope Market
<p>Stop by the urban farm to buy our fresh produce from 4-7 p.m. every Thursday! We will have fresh produce, vendor items, movement activities and brick oven pizzas. There will be scavenger hunts for the kids as well as the playground and other things to do around the farm.</p><p><br></p><p>A walking group will depart the farm at 5:30 p.m. for a one-mile walk. Don't forget your reusable water bottle!</p><p><br></p><p>SNAP/EBT accepted. Produce is sold at half price for income qualified individuals through our Farm Fresh Friends program.</p><p><br></p><p>The Cultivate Hope Urban Farm is located at 437 G Ave. NW in Cedar Rapids. Parking is available on both F and G Avenues.</p><p><br></p> 2019-07-18 19:00:00 -0500
7/18/194:00 p.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
Kick Up Your Heels!
<p>Bubbly libations and creative cuisine will run amuck at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 3rd Ave. SE, July 18. Join us in the Carnegie Wing, 1st Floor, 5:00-6:30 pm, for artful camaraderie; then feast your eyes on the exhibit "The Fine Art of Shoes." Be among the first to hear Executive Director Sean Ulmer preview 125th Anniversary events at CRMA, 2020. Curator Kate Kunau will round out the evening with a program in the Auditorium, 2nd floor, "High Heeled History," 7-8:00 pm. Only $30. per person will support educational activities at the Museum. Help us put the "fun" in fundraising!</p> 2019-06-28 20:00:00 -05007/18/195:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
What'cha Reading Book Club for Teens
<div data-block="true" data-editor="atbgo" data-offset-key="9fihp-0-0"><div data-offset-key="9fihp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9fihp-0-0"><span data-text="true">aka The No Assigned Reading Book Club</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="atbgo" data-offset-key="5p1p3-0-0"><div data-offset-key="5p1p3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5p1p3-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="atbgo" data-offset-key="4vg99-0-0"><div data-offset-key="4vg99-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4vg99-0-0"><span data-text="true">Read whatever you want, and join us to chat about what you read and tell us if we should check it out the next time we are looking for a book to read. Light refreshment may be served.</span></span></div></div> 2019-06-16 18:00:00 -0500
7/18/195:00 p.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids -
Roar Vacation Bible School
<p>ROAR Vacation Bible School. When life is wild, God is good! Stories, music, crafts, and recreation. Preschool to 5th Grade. Family meal provided at 5:30 p.m. Activities begin at 6 and end at 8:30. Sunday, July 14 to Thursday, July 18.</p> 2019-07-18 20:30:00 -0500
7/18/195:30 p.m.Christ Community UMCMarion -
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Concussion and Safe Return to Play: What Parents and Athletes Need to Know
<div data-xd-wired="read-more"><div data-automation="listing-event-description"><p>Join UI Health Care Sports Medicine experts for a conversation about what parents and student athletes need to know about concussion and safe return to play. Experts will share information regarding diagnosing and treating concussion and getting athletes back into the game safely.</p><p><strong>Event Schedule:</strong></p><p>5:30-6:30pm Check-in and light refreshments<br>6:30-8:00pm Educational programming</p><p><strong>Program Presenters: </strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://uihc.org/andrew-peterson" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrew Peterson</a>, Sports Medicine Specialist</li><li><a href="https://uihc.org/lisa-r-jacobson" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lisa Jacobson</a>, Occupational Therapist</li><li><a href="https://uihc.org/amy-c-yotty" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amy Yotty</a>, Physical Therapist</li><li><a href="https://uihc.org/michael-shaffer" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Shaffer</a>, Physical Therapist</li><li>Johnnie James, Clinical/Technical Specialist</li></ul><p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the UI Health Care Office of Outreach and Engagement in advance at 319-335-8886.</p></div></div> 2019-06-14 20:00:00 -05007/18/195:30 p.m.Mediacom Outdoor Club Room at Kinnick StadiumIowa City -
POUND at the Urban Farm
<p>All are welcome to join us on the urban farm at 5:45 pm during the Cultivate Hope Market as Jill from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Midwest-Athletic-Club-The-MAC-262763216570/" target="_blank">Midwest Athletic Club - The MAC</a> leads a free POUND class! Dress comfortably and don't forget your reusable water bottle!<br><br>"Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.<br><br>Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities." (<a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fpoundfit.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3HPd6jEg4ESBDy-rVaqhv3VtSfteH_MnnmOZDXfBljmNWqqIx6HIAof5c&h=AT1V2RYLR1Hwn3aUvkaZAj3kL3wjJR758HOMwGlijqAN8NMj98exn8o72LEcmDGq7ubZSRewDkqvqfPBeDoebnmcvm9wb8_sIwxmlYn8eVVZz7ERgnXPuIf-E93rHmLWkfx1" href="http://poundfit.com/?fbclid=IwAR3HPd6jEg4ESBDy-rVaqhv3VtSfteH_MnnmOZDXfBljmNWqqIx6HIAof5c" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">poundfit.com</a>) </p> 2019-07-12 18:45:00 -0500
7/18/195:45 p.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
What'cha Reading Book Club for Adults
<p>aka The No Assigned Reading Book Club<br><br>Read whatever you want, and join us to chat about what you read and tell us if we should check it out the next time we are looking for a book to read. </p><p>Light refreshments may be served.</p> 2019-06-23 19:00:00 -0500
7/18/196:00 p.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids -
Author Signing: Teresa Gableman
<p>Please join us as we welcome author Teresa Gableman to M and M Bookstore.<br><br>About Teresa Gableman<br>Teresa Gabelman New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Teresa Gabelman, writes paranormal romance and contemporary romance with a side of humor in each story. Her heroines are strong and independent keeping the sexy alpha heroes on their toes. Being a full-time writer has allowed Teresa to connect more with readers which is what she loves most about writing. <br><br>Get ready TV viewers, Kym Grosso and Teresa Gableman are going to bring you a series with more sexy vampires, werewolves, witches and demons than you can shake a silver cross at. </p> 2019-06-23 19:00:00 -0500
7/18/196:00 p.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids -
Author Signing: E.M. Shue
<div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="fe4c0-0-0"><div data-offset-key="fe4c0-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fe4c0-0-0"><span data-text="true">Please join us as we welcome author E.M. Shue to M and M Bookstore.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="4bup7-0-0"><div data-offset-key="4bup7-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4bup7-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="6e9e6-0-0"><div data-offset-key="6e9e6-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6e9e6-0-0"><span data-text="true">About E.M. Shue</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="556iu-0-0"><div data-offset-key="556iu-0-0"><span data-offset-key="556iu-0-0"><span data-text="true">Writer, wife and mother of three girls. E.M. Shue likes her whiskey Irish, her chocolate dark and her hockey hard hitting. She’ll listen to just about any music genre but loves the Eagles and regrets not ever going to one of their concerts when she had the chance. She uses music as inspiration in books. She is an avid reader and you can find her Kindle packed full of all sub-genres of romance.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="92iu8-0-0"><div data-offset-key="92iu8-0-0"><span data-offset-key="92iu8-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="2pd6i-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2pd6i-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2pd6i-0-0"><span data-text="true">When she isn’t writing action-adventure and strong woman she’s homeschooling her youngest teenage daughter, driving her husband crazy with his honey-do list from hell, and dropping the f-bomb like its and or the.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="bdvu8-0-0"><div data-offset-key="bdvu8-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bdvu8-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="78vl9-0-0"><div data-offset-key="78vl9-0-0"><span data-offset-key="78vl9-0-0"><span data-text="true">Born in the Mid-west E.M. was moved to Alaska as a young girl and counts it as her home. She’s lived in the interior and even a western village, but currently resides between the largest city and the agriculture hub. Her oldest daughter just moved to Hawaii so she anticipates making lots of trips south to see her. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="eueq2-0-0"><div data-offset-key="eueq2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eueq2-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="3odjl-0-0"><div data-offset-key="3odjl-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3odjl-0-0"><span data-text="true">E.M. supports local writers through the local RWA chapter, The Alaska Writer’s Guild and local NaNoWriMo events when she can. E.M.’s heart is in giving to the organizations that will someday find a cure for her middle daughter's many medical conditions. She writes strong female characters because of her girls.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="83tt6-0-0"><div data-offset-key="83tt6-0-0"><span data-offset-key="83tt6-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="87vso-0-0"><div data-offset-key="87vso-0-0"><span data-offset-key="87vso-0-0"><span data-text="true">E.M. has always wanted to write but never took paper like she did when she woke up from a dream that later became Sniper’s Kiss. Now she is four books into a series that keeps talking and wanting its stories told. She’s currently been doing research for another series but in the paranormal, dystopian, and mythic realms. She can’t wait for her readers to get their hands on it.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="62iuu-0-0"><div data-offset-key="62iuu-0-0"><span data-offset-key="62iuu-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="d5h66-0-0"><div data-offset-key="d5h66-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d5h66-0-0"><span data-text="true">E.M.’s favorite saying is don’t piss her off she’ll write you into a book and kill you off in a new and gory way. Welcome to the crazy world of E.M. Shue.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="804qs-0-0"><div data-offset-key="804qs-0-0"><span data-offset-key="804qs-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="244nf" data-offset-key="eef97-0-0"><div data-offset-key="eef97-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eef97-0-0"><span data-text="true">Connect with her online: https://linktr.ee/e.m.shue </span></span></div></div> 2019-05-14 19:00:00 -05007/18/196:00 p.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids