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Summit Schools Open House
<p>Join us for an open house to learn all about Summit Schools' 2020/21 academic year for students in PreK-8th grade. Prospective families can meet teachers, tour the school and enroll in any of Summit's programs including the 2020/21 school year, tutoring, summer camps and upcoming learning extensions camps.<br><br>Summit is a private, independent PreK-8th grade school that features small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a calm, nuturing, and inclusive learning environment. For more information please visit <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.summitschools.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR22w-4Ea6FQ55jM3LH2nqsGPXbzuDY6FxzYBzbeIVFa4ktB_0k3z3sNQiE&h=AT1jrxVxHTH6c6FCmtod2Ah2sWxEZNQcpjRsNoTq3yZM6938tpSfJOz2uT7N_E_untQ6nZxWaXSY1lRc4NmTG3jmjt8nXdRf2UV_s81Jtz25BSVcW3e8dAS4_t04t3dC7w" href="http://www.summitschools.org/?fbclid=IwAR22w-4Ea6FQ55jM3LH2nqsGPXbzuDY6FxzYBzbeIVFa4ktB_0k3z3sNQiE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.summitschools.org</a> </p> 2020-01-07 19:00:00 -0600
1/30/205:30 p.m.Summit SchoolsCedar Rapids -
Wait Until Dark
<p dir="ltr">A recently blinded woman is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin-stuffed doll they believe to be in her garden level apartment. It is a psychological thriller, full of twists and turns, where people and things do not turn out to be as they first appeared.</p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500
1/30/207:00 p.m.Hope Martin TheatreWaterloo -
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Doodlebugs @Hiawatha Public Library: Look, No Hands!
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="513"><tbody><tr height="80"><td height="80" width="513">French artist Auguste Renoir had terrible arthritis later in his life, but that didn’t stop him from creating art. Try painting in a surprising way today, just like he did!</td></tr></tbody></table> 2019-12-31 11:30:00 -0600
1/31/2010:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Doodlebugs: Look, No Hands!
<p>Introduce your preschooler to legendary art and artists the fun (and messy) way! Each class starts with a story and ends with imagination and creation.</p><p><strong>Look, No Hands!</strong> French artist Auguste Renoir had terrible arthritis later in his life, but that didn't stop him from creating art. Try painting in a surprising way, just like he did! This event is open to preschoolers and their caregivers.</p> 2019-12-30 11:30:00 -0600
1/31/2010:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Introductory Art Lesson
<p dir="ltr">Are you ready to get serious about drawing or painting? It’s all too easy to put off! Art lessons can jump start (or re-start) the process and help you create art on a regular basis. You will learn the tools, tips, and techniques that are most helpful, from a local professional artist with 10 years experience in instruction. All materials will be provided.</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://checkout.square.site/buy/OAV4H3T7H2MVPPZY7WKSWS6D">Reserve your lesson HERE.</a></p><p dir="ltr">Where: Lianne Westcot art studio located behind Warehouse Auto near Swisher IA.</p><p dir="ltr">When: Noon - 2 pm, Friday afternoons</p><p dir="ltr">min: 1 student, max: 4</p><p dir="ltr">Cancellations: No refunds; the lesson may be re-scheduled within 30 days of lesson date.</p> 2020-01-18 14:00:00 -0600
1/31/2012:00 p.m.Lianne Westcot Fine Art StudioSwisher -
Dementia Education at Grand Living at Bridgewater
<p>Join us on the last Friday of every month at noon from January through June for a free dementia education presentation. Grand Living's Facets Director Janel Meints, CTRS, DCP, and Virtual Dementia Tour facilitator/trainer will discuss the following topics:<br>Friday, January 31: Exploring Dementia<br>Friday, February 28: Ten Signs of Dementia<br>Friday, March 27: Health Living for Your Brain and Body<br>Friday, April 24: Effective Communication Strategies for Those Living with Dementia<br>Friday, May 29: How to Have the Tough Conversations<br>Friday, June 26: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors<br><br>Light lunch and a beverage will be provided, as well as an hour respite for those with dementia. For more information or to RSVP call Grand Living at Bridgewater at 319-930.3000.</p> 2020-01-07 13:00:00 -0600
1/31/2012:00 p.m.Grand Living at Bridgewater/Forum TheaterCoralville -
Ooh La La: French Works from the Riley Collection
<p>As a companion exhibition to <em>Across the Atlantic</em>, the CRMA will present a selection from the private collection of Tom and Nan Riley. Drawing exclusively on French works, artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro will complement the French works included in <em>Across the Atlantic</em>. It will be a rare opportunity to see important French works from a local private collection in celebration of the 125<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the origins of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.</p> 2020-01-31 16:00:00 -0600
1/31/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-01-31 16:00:00 -0600
1/31/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Crafternoons
<p>Each week will feature a new type of craft like pottery. Try the featured craft via an introductory project using the necessary tools. This program is geared to tweens and teens.</p><p>Featured Topics:</p><p>Paper Cutting - Friday, December 6<br>Fairy Gardens - Friday, December 13<br>Graphic Design - Friday, December 20<br>Knitting - Friday, January 3<br>Block Prints - Friday, January 10<br>Zines - Friday, January 17*<br>Clay Monster - Friday, January 24*<br>Wire and Wood Mobiles - Friday, January 31<br>Paper Making - Friday, February 7*<br>Needle Felting - Friday, February 14<br>Watercolor on Wood - Friday, February 21<br>Photography - Friday, February 28</p><p>*Dates marked feature a special guest who will talk about and teach the craft going on that day. Registration for those events are required as supplies are limited.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="http://www.crlibrary.org">www.crlibrary.org</a> on the events page.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-31 16:30:00 -0600
1/31/202:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Rachel Breen and the Bluestocking Artists Collective
<p>Opening Reception and Gallery Talks: January 31st, 5:00-7:00pm</p><p>Spring 2020 Kocher Visiting Artist Rachel Breen relies on nontraditional materials (rocks, thread, etc.) and specific exhibition spaces to help her explore social concerns, such as women’s rights, the textile industry and clothing consumption, and agriculture and the ecosystem. Breen, who considers herself as much an activist as an artist, works with numerous social justice organizations, which also provides information and inspiration for her art. Funds from the Robert and Joan Kocher Visual Arts Endowment support this exhibition and Breen’s visiting artist award. </p><p>Active in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids corridor, Bluestockings members support one another in their creative practices while addressing the systemic issues that limit representation and success in the arts for gender marginalized people in particular. Their group exhibition highlights the diversity of materials used while advocating for a common message of intersectional feminism and solidarity with all communities affected by systemic oppression. The collective is open to all women, trans-identifying, non-binary and femme-identifying artists who desire a supportive space to critique, share business tips, raise awareness and create.</p> 2019-09-24 18:00:00 -05001/31/204:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair Auditorium LobbyCedar Rapids -
Seasonal Tree Rock Painting at Prairiewoods
<p>At different times in life and even various times within the same year, we may find ourselves in different seasons of the heart. We may be in the rush of promise, hope and possibility present in spring, or withdrawing inward during the challenges of grief, loss or turbulence in winter. In this contemplative and creative workshop at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), facilitator Andi Lewis will read passages from John O’Donohue’s book <em>Anam Cara</em> to help us discern which season of the heart we are in. Then we will delve into that season and express our emotions through painting on smooth rocks. We will use a paint brush and fine dotting tools to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind seasonal tree. This is a fun, relaxing process that can be done by anyone, but it may be too contemplative for young children. (If you’d like to bring the whole family, consider coming the next morning to our popular Rock Mandala Painting instead!) This class is aimed at both those who have painted rock mandalas and those who are totally new to rock painting. Please register and pay by Jan. 29. The cost is $13 per person includes rocks and art supplies. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-12-19 20:30:00 -0600
1/31/206:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Wait Until Dark
<p dir="ltr">A recently blinded woman is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin-stuffed doll they believe to be in her garden level apartment. It is a psychological thriller, full of twists and turns, where people and things do not turn out to be as they first appeared.</p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500
1/31/207:00 p.m.Hope Martin TheatreWaterloo -
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ORCHESTRA IOWA MASTERWORKS III: BEETHOVEN 250
<h5>BEAUTIFUL & TRIUMPHANT!</h5><p>The much acclaimed and award-winning Bulgarian violinist Bella Hristova, joins Orchestra Iowa in a January Masterworks Beethoven 250 concert with a spell-binding performance of the masterwork Sibelius Violin Concerto. The orchestra will also start off a year of celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth with a performance of his glorious Symphony #7.</p><p><br></p><h5>PROGRAM</h5><p><strong>PANUFNIK</strong><br><em>Landscape</em></p><p><strong>SIBELIUS</strong><br>Violin Concerto<br>Bella Hristova, Violin</p><p><strong>BEETHOVEN</strong><br>Symphony No. 7</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 & under are eligible for a FREE ticket with paying adult. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some restrictions may apply.</p><p>College Student tickets can be purchased for $10.</p><p>Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>1/31/207:30 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
UI Theatre presents Hit the Wall
<p>Presented by the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts</p><p><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/mainstage/hit-wall"><strong><em>Hit the Wall</em></strong></a><br>By Ike Holter<br>Directed by Bo Frazier<br><br>January 31, February 1, 6, 7, 8 at 8:00 p.m.<br>February 2 at 2:00 p.m.<br>E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building<br><br>On a typical hot and humid New York City night in the summer of ‘69, a diverse group of queer outcasts gathers at The Stonewall Inn. However, on this night, when the police show up for a routine raid, all are thrust into the frontlines of history. A riot ensues that would launch the LGBTQ+ movement in America. With an original rock n’ roll score, emotional poetic language, and gritty choreography, Hit the Wall pays homage to these revolutionaries who came together 50 years ago to fight for their freedom.<br><br>This production contains sexual content, sexual violence, violence, and adult language. Please note that this production includes language that is charged in connection to race, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression. Theatrical haze, fog, and strobe lighting effects will be used.<br><br><strong>Stonewall 50th Anniversary Celebration</strong><br>Friday, January 31, 2020<br>Immediately following the opening night performance of Ike Holter’s <em>Hit the Wall</em><br>UI Theatre Building<br><br>Please join the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts, Department of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies, and Theatre Arts Student Representatives as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the riots that ignited the LGBTQ+ movement with drag performances, light refreshments, music, and dancing into the night. University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld will be the featured speaker.<br><br>This event is made possible by additional support from Martha Huelsbeck and Chris Bavoleck in support of Special Initiatives in the Division of Performing Arts. Support is also provided by the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership Grant Funding Program.<br><br><strong>Join us for </strong><a href="https://stanleymuseum.uiowa.edu/events/hit-the-wall/"><strong>Saturday at the Stanley</strong></a><strong>!</strong><br>Saturday, February 1 at 2:00 p.m.<br>Stanley Visual Classroom, third floor Iowa Memorial Union<br>Join Curator of Learning & Engagement Kim Datchuk from the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art as she examines artists who explore queer identity and the spirit of New York in the 1960s.<br>Saturday at the Stanley is free and open to the public.<br><br><strong>Tickets for <em>Hit the Wall</em>:</strong><br>$20 Adults<br>$15 Seniors (65+)<br>$10 Students & Youth<br>$5 UI Students<br><br>Tickets are available through the Hancher Box Office at 319.335.1160 or 1.800.HANCHER or online at www.hancher.uiowa.edu/tickets.<br><br>Photo by Diana Davies, The New York Public Library Digital Collections. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.</p> 2019-12-30 21:30:00 -0600
1/31/208:00 p.m.University of Iowa Theatre BuildingIowa City -
Stonewall 50th Anniversary Celebration
<p><strong>Stonewall 50th Anniversary Celebration</strong><br>Friday, January 31, 2020<br>Immediately following the opening night performance of Ike Holter’s <a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/mainstage/hit-wall"><em>Hit the Wall</em></a><br>UI Theatre Building, 200 N. Riverside Drive, Iowa City<br><br>Please join the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts, Department of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies, and Theatre Arts Student Representatives as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the riots that ignited the LGBTQ+ movement with drag performances, light refreshments, music, and dancing into the night. University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld will be the featured speaker.<br><br>Tickets for <em>Hit the Wall </em>are available through the Hancher Box Office at <a href="http://hancher.uiowa.edu/tickets">hancher.uiowa.edu/tickets</a> or 1.800.HANCHER.<br><br>This event is made possible by additional support from Martha Huelsbeck and Chris Bavoleck in support of Special Initiatives in the Division of Performing Arts. Support is also provided by the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership Grant Funding Program.<br><br>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Department of Theatre Arts in advance at 319.335.2700.</p> 2019-12-30 23:59:00 -0600
1/31/2010:00 p.m.University of Iowa Theatre BuildingIowa City -
Wire Wrapping Stones 2.0
<p>This is the second in a series of wire wrapped stone classes. Use wire to capture a stone using different shapes of wire. Participants will learn to coil and weave wires together for layers of embellishment. Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford.</p><p><strong>Pre-requisite:<em> </em></strong>Any wirework experience, including Wire Wrapping Stones on Jan. 18, or Copper and Pearl Wire Wrapped Bracelet on Jan. 25.</p><p>Registration is $78 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2020-01-18 14:00:00 -0600
2/01/2010:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
<p>Movin’ at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! So, come on out and get movin’!</p><p>This session will feature POUND.</p><p> </p> 2019-12-23 11:00:00 -0600
2/01/2010:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
STEAM Saturdays
<p>Saturday mornings are for investigation! Elementary aged children and parents/guardians/ care-givers are invited to participate in a STEAM project that they will work on individually or with others.</p><p>Participants will be encouraged to share their findings or work with the group. We will also celebrate the scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and artists who inspired today's project.</p><p>Saturday, December 14 - Engineering: Building Challenge<br><br>Saturday, December 21- Math: Calculating Distance, Rate and Time<br><br>Saturday, December 28 - Making Snow and Slime<br><br>Saturday, January 4 - Computer Science: Making a Cardboard Guitar Play<br><br>Saturday, January 11- Art: Poured Canvas Art<br><br>Saturday, January 18 - Physics: Bubbles and Balloons<br><br>Saturday, January 25 - Ecology: Biomes vs Habitats<br><br>Saturday, February 1 - Biology: Building our Own Cell<br><br>Saturday, February 8 - Robotics: Make Your Own Robot<br><br>Saturday, February 15 - Acoustics: Seeing Sound<br><br>Saturday, February 22 - Art: Creating Optical Illusion Art<br><br>Saturday, February 29 - Optics: Explore Light with Prisms</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-02-01 11:00:00 -0600
2/01/2010:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism through the French Lens
<p>This extraordinary exhibition, drawn entirely from the rich collection of the Reading Public Museum, explores the path to Impressionism through the nineteenth century and the complex relationship between French Impressionism of the 1870s and 1880s and the American interpretation of the style in the decades that followed. More than seventy-five paintings and works on paper help tell the story of the new style of painting which developed at the end of the nineteenth century—one that emphasized light and atmospheric conditions, rapid or loose brushstrokes, and a focus on brightly colored scenes from everyday life.</p><p><br></p><p>Some of the artists featured in the exhibition include Edgar Degas and Mary Cassatt, who exhibited in the official Impressionist exhibitions in Paris in the 1870s and 1880s. Among the earliest American artists to embrace the style were John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, John Henry Twachtman, Childe Hassam, and Frank W. Benson. A host of American artists who embraced the style by the turn of the century including Robert Lewis Reid, William Paxton, Chauncey Ryder, and Guy Wiggins, are highlighted in the exhibition.</p> 2019-08-26 16:00:00 -0500
2/01/2010:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Ooh La La: French Works from the Riley Collection
<p>As a companion exhibition to <em>Across the Atlantic</em>, the CRMA will present a selection from the private collection of Tom and Nan Riley. Drawing exclusively on French works, artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro will complement the French works included in <em>Across the Atlantic</em>. It will be a rare opportunity to see important French works from a local private collection in celebration of the 125<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the origins of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.</p> 2020-02-01 16:00:00 -0600
2/01/2010:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-02-01 16:00:00 -0600
2/01/2010:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Rock Mandala Painting for the Whole Family at Prairiewoods
<p>Spend a few hours creating art with your favorite people! We invite you to bring your family and friends to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for a fun, creative project everyone can enjoy! We will spend fun time together as we learn the art of rock painting with mandalas, which are sacred works of art in the form of a circle. Using smooth stones, paints and fine dotting tools, we will make beautiful, detailed mandalas! Facilitator Andi Lewis will guide us in this fun, relaxing process that can be done by anyone, regardless of age. We will have time to paint several rocks and will be encouraged to take one rock home and leave one as a secret gift for a stranger to find. (If you’ve already experienced this popular class, consider coming the evening before for Seasonal Tree Rock Painting instead!) No experience or artistic skill is necessary, but kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. (It is ideal for ages 10 and older.) The cost is $13 per person and includes rocks and all art supplies. Please register and pay by Jan. 29. This class always sells out, so register today at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-02-15 12:00:00 -0600
2/01/2010:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Wheel Try It at ICCGS! Learn to work on a Ceramic Wheel
<p><strong>Wheel Try It at ICCGS! Learn to work on a Ceramic Wheel.</strong></p><p>We hold one Saturday Workshop a month that runs from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm</p><p>Cost is $35 a person.</p><p>This is a 2.5 hour wheel throwing workshop. In this class, we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project. Great for kids and adults who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls.</p><p>This class is all about the experience and learning how to work with the pottery wheel. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in working with clay to experience it firsthand. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome.</p><p>Pre-Registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup 3 weeks after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will not be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p>What to wear: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p>Cancellation policy: ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and refunds will be given. Participants may cancel their session for a full refund, minus $5.00 for processing fees 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. If a student contacts us after the 72-hour deadline, a refund will not be provided.</p><p>All classes and workshops are held at: Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117</p><p>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio (ICCGS) is organized and operated by the non-profit Iowa Artworks Inc. We are supported by earned income, grants, private contributions and memberships. Our mission is to promote understanding, appreciation, and professional development in ceramic and glass arts. We are dedicated to providing a place where creativity and community meet.</p> 2020-02-01 13:00:00 -0600
2/01/2010:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Black History Month Kick Off!
<p>February is Black History Month. We'll look through the lenses of history, literature, music and art to both remember and celebrate Black History and achievement.</p><p>We'll look to celebrated (and less well-known) historical figures as well as local treasures. Children's Stories, musical acts, speakers, crafts and more!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-31 14:00:00 -05002/01/2011:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Saturdays at the Stanley—Hit the Wall
<p>Explore artists who explore queer identity and the spirit of New York in the 1960s. Presented in conjunction with the Department of Theatre Arts' production of <strong><em>Hit the Wall</em></strong> (January 31–February 8, 2020). This event will be led by Curator of Learning & Engagement Kimberly Datchuk.</p><p><strong>Saturdays at the Stanley</strong> brings the museum’s collection to audiences in a casual, fun, and interactive atmosphere. Each event has a theme that looks at our artwork from a different perspective. Curators lead visitors through a selection of works, share stories about the artists and subject matter, and open the discussion up to the audience. We invite visitors of all ages to participate in these conversations and get (re)acquainted with our collection as we look forward to the opening of our new building! </p><p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the SMA in advance at 319-335-1727.</p><p><em>2019-2020 Saturdays at the Stanley events are sponsored in part by Little Village</em>.</p>
2/01/202:00 p.m.University of Iowa Stanley Museum of ArtIowa City -
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Cubed Right Angle Weave Pendant: Intro to CRAW
<p>Cubed Right Angle Weave (CRAW) is a fun and fascinating stitch. It is hard to learn from video or written instructions. In this class you will learn CRAW with larger beads to create a pendant. Move on to embellishing the piece by “stitchin’ in the ditch”. No previous experience needed. Instructor: Karen Kubby </p><p><strong>Note: This class serves as the prerequisite for the CRAW Circle Earrings on Feb. 13 & the Designing a Necklace with a CRAW Chain on Feb. 14.</strong></p><p>Registration is $60 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p><p><br></p> 2020-01-18 18:00:00 -0600
2/01/203:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Rachel Breen and the Bluestocking Artists Collective
<p>Opening Reception and Gallery Talks: January 31st, 5:00-7:00pm</p><p>Spring 2020 Kocher Visiting Artist Rachel Breen relies on nontraditional materials (rocks, thread, etc.) and specific exhibition spaces to help her explore social concerns, such as women’s rights, the textile industry and clothing consumption, and agriculture and the ecosystem. Breen, who considers herself as much an activist as an artist, works with numerous social justice organizations, which also provides information and inspiration for her art. Funds from the Robert and Joan Kocher Visual Arts Endowment support this exhibition and Breen’s visiting artist award. </p><p>Active in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids corridor, Bluestockings members support one another in their creative practices while addressing the systemic issues that limit representation and success in the arts for gender marginalized people in particular. Their group exhibition highlights the diversity of materials used while advocating for a common message of intersectional feminism and solidarity with all communities affected by systemic oppression. The collective is open to all women, trans-identifying, non-binary and femme-identifying artists who desire a supportive space to critique, share business tips, raise awareness and create.</p> 2020-02-01 18:00:00 -06002/01/204:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair Auditorium LobbyCedar Rapids -
40th Annual Chili Supper - Scouts BSA Troop 216 North Liberty
<p>NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa – North Liberty Scouts BSA Troop 216 will host its 40th annual Chili Supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, February 1, at the North Liberty Community Center.</p><p>Tickets are $5. Children 5 and under are admitted free. The dinner includes all-you-can-eat meat or vegetarian chili, bread, drinks and a variety of homemade desserts, including traditional Scout cobbler.</p><p>The dinner is the troop’s primary annual fundraising event. Proceeds help cover the cost of high adventure trips, summer camp and other activities for the troop’s ~30 Scouts.</p><p>Tickets are available at the door or by contacting Scoutmaster Kevin Kurka, 665-9076.</p> 2020-01-03 19:00:00 -06002/01/204:30 p.m.North Liberty Community CenterNorth Liberty -
Wait Until Dark
<p dir="ltr">A recently blinded woman is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin-stuffed doll they believe to be in her garden level apartment. It is a psychological thriller, full of twists and turns, where people and things do not turn out to be as they first appeared.</p> 2019-08-18 21:00:00 -0500
2/01/207:00 p.m.Hope Martin TheatreWaterloo -
UI Theatre presents Hit the Wall
<p>Presented by the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts</p><p><a href="https://theatre.uiowa.edu/production/mainstage/hit-wall"><strong><em>Hit the Wall</em></strong></a><br>By Ike Holter<br>Directed by Bo Frazier<br><br>January 31, February 1, 6, 7, 8 at 8:00 p.m.<br>February 2 at 2:00 p.m.<br>E.C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Building<br><br>On a typical hot and humid New York City night in the summer of ‘69, a diverse group of queer outcasts gathers at The Stonewall Inn. However, on this night, when the police show up for a routine raid, all are thrust into the frontlines of history. A riot ensues that would launch the LGBTQ+ movement in America. With an original rock n’ roll score, emotional poetic language, and gritty choreography, Hit the Wall pays homage to these revolutionaries who came together 50 years ago to fight for their freedom.<br><br>This production contains sexual content, sexual violence, violence, and adult language. Please note that this production includes language that is charged in connection to race, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression. Theatrical haze, fog, and strobe lighting effects will be used.<br><br><strong>Stonewall 50th Anniversary Celebration</strong><br>Friday, January 31, 2020<br>Immediately following the opening night performance of Ike Holter’s <em>Hit the Wall</em><br>UI Theatre Building<br><br>Please join the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts, Department of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies, and Theatre Arts Student Representatives as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the riots that ignited the LGBTQ+ movement with drag performances, light refreshments, music, and dancing into the night. University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld will be the featured speaker.<br><br>This event is made possible by additional support from Martha Huelsbeck and Chris Bavoleck in support of Special Initiatives in the Division of Performing Arts. Support is also provided by the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership Grant Funding Program.<br><br><strong>Join us for </strong><a href="https://stanleymuseum.uiowa.edu/events/hit-the-wall/"><strong>Saturday at the Stanley</strong></a><strong>!</strong><br>Saturday, February 1 at 2:00 p.m.<br>Stanley Visual Classroom, third floor Iowa Memorial Union<br>Join Curator of Learning & Engagement Kim Datchuk from the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art as she examines artists who explore queer identity and the spirit of New York in the 1960s.<br>Saturday at the Stanley is free and open to the public.<br><br><strong>Tickets for <em>Hit the Wall</em>:</strong><br>$20 Adults<br>$15 Seniors (65+)<br>$10 Students & Youth<br>$5 UI Students<br><br>Tickets are available through the Hancher Box Office at 319.335.1160 or 1.800.HANCHER or online at www.hancher.uiowa.edu/tickets.<br><br>Photo by Diana Davies, The New York Public Library Digital Collections. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.</p> 2020-02-01 21:30:00 -0600
2/01/208:00 p.m.University of Iowa Theatre BuildingIowa City