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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> 2020-02-07 21:30:00 -0600
2/07/208:00 p.m.University of Iowa Theatre BuildingIowa City -
Dueling Pianos at Vue Rooftop
<p>Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos is a high energy, all request sing along show for all ages. This interactive act brings together music and comedy for a night you’ll be laughing about for weeks! From John Lennon to John Legend, Beach Boys to Beastie Boys, Felix and Fingers will play anything. Come ready with your favorite requests and prepare to laugh, sing, and dance with this one of a kind dueling pianos show. </p> 2020-01-07 01:00:00 -0600
2/07/2010:00 p.m.Vue RooftopIowa City -
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Family Music Class
<p>Play instruments, sing, listen, laugh, move, and bond with your little one 0-5 years. </p><p dir="ltr"><strong>2nd & 4th Saturdays</strong> at<strong> 9:45 am</strong>. <a href="https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/MOTGNS/">Register</a> at <a href="http://musiconthemovekids.com/">musiconthemovekids.com</a> or call/text <span title="Call with Google Voice">(319) 849-8288</span> to reserve your seat. Siblings 1/2 off! Siblings under 8 months are free!</p> 2020-02-08 10:30:00 -0600
2/08/209:45 a.m.Unity Center of Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Kumihimo Beaded Bracelet
<p>Learn beaded kumihimo or expand your finishing skills beyond glue-in endcaps. Learn how to finish your Kongoh Gumi (round braid) bracelet with cones, a wire wrapped loop, and a lobster clasp. A kumihimo disk and weighted tamas are included. No experience needed. Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford.</p><p><strong>$68 bring your own tools/88 with tools included. </strong></p> 2020-01-18 14:00:00 -0600
2/08/2010:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
The Roaming Canvas
<p>The Roaming Canvas will be painting "Winter Cat” at Scooter's Coffee on Edgewood Rd (<a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scooterscoffee.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3j5jmgNBK3vNIVAbYaqJfdQnUOMJWdzDiYyRspjBpbChF41jZL_uQCgvk&h=AT1NJvXAFGG_qWfF_t8InYcmU17OJbypKRlXge4jSvZ5UiKgsNMP_eBJG1z8hJRyFkhNhnn8QKnYOUFLdZML00DpQW1U1-z1JPmYGwMIejb_MEr60stQCZZt0egfGG1P" href="http://www.scooterscoffee.com/?fbclid=IwAR3j5jmgNBK3vNIVAbYaqJfdQnUOMJWdzDiYyRspjBpbChF41jZL_uQCgvk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.scooterscoffee.com</a>). This painting looks more complicated than it really is, so don’t let yourself be intimidated! I paint it right along with you step-by-step, and help you out when I can.<br><br>This event is for all ages and it starts at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 8th. Only $30.00 per person (including tax), and payment is required in advance. There are limited spaces available, so please make sure to purchase your ticket and reserve your spot. Come alone or with a group of friends for some fun and refreshments – either way you’ll have a wonderful time!<br><br>Purchase your ticket here:<br><a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsquareup.com%2Fstore%2Fthe-roaming-canvas%2Fitem%2Fscooter-s-love-birds%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2YEWwEcNiFFbpgWFApfLSHXWW9g-vQQ7dGxrxqFh5nORBIqtG6yoGaeVw&h=AT0WDNXLImovi3LEbzB_Dl53-dG39YtdfutlyU-oGw03owZ4t315EgQ2SlG9YIpPWXk--mz9cn670KMK_wztPIHpxFRL1cLkjh7S3dvlXc05W-lWX0zAt4FC3woi4pIM" href="https://squareup.com/store/the-roaming-canvas/item/scooter-s-love-birds?fbclid=IwAR2YEWwEcNiFFbpgWFApfLSHXWW9g-vQQ7dGxrxqFh5nORBIqtG6yoGaeVw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://squareup.com/store/the-roaming-canvas/item/scooter-s-love-birds</a><br><br>The Roaming Canvas travels from place to place and orchestrates fun and laid-back painting parties. You don’t need to have any painting experience to have a great time AND bring home something hand-painted and beautiful. If you’re looking for a little creativity and variety in your life, look no further!<br><br>All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes, easels, paper towels, and apron) will be provided. You just need to bring a spirit of adventure and a willingness to have a great time - by the end of the night, you will have created a beautiful piece of art on a 16 x 20 inch canvas.<br><br>Cancellation policy: No refunds. A minimum of 24 hours notice is required to reschedule for another event.<br><br>If you have any question, please email theroamingcanvas@gmail.com<br><a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theroamingcanvas.wix.com%2Ftheroamingcanvas%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3PX8WGNym5L8T4vPh2n8f3GCZTTbX7HfNCf5Z6d_0ETFlvVSwJgNDVv2k&h=AT3__vpCS0ZRL2T03LnnqMIXeaVbNBa_oO0OWAFf7JfpPH_brANeqM694QdgSuLnuGjAVmPdxXs8ASI9UPkZhkLk7s_gW3enXGQY0pyMtZJTiSqS9Xwf7rFkGgxbppgo" href="http://www.theroamingcanvas.wix.com/theroamingcanvas?fbclid=IwAR3PX8WGNym5L8T4vPh2n8f3GCZTTbX7HfNCf5Z6d_0ETFlvVSwJgNDVv2k" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.theroamingcanvas.wix.com/theroamingcanvas</a> </p> 2020-01-11 13:00:00 -0600
2/08/2010:00 a.m.Scooter's CoffeeCedar 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> 2020-02-08 11:00:00 -0600
2/08/2010:00 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> 2020-02-08 16:00:00 -0600
2/08/2010:00 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> 2020-02-08 16:00:00 -0600
2/08/2010:00 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> 2020-02-08 16:00:00 -0600
2/08/2010:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Live from Coral Cove: Jonny Lipford
<p>Visit The Iowa Children's Museum for a special performance and interactive musical activities from Jonny Lipford! Children and families will have the opportunity to learn about flutes from around the world and play along during the performance. Jonny is the second performer in our “Live from Coral Cove” ArtSmart series.</p><p>All activities included with paid museum admission.</p><p><strong>About Jonny:</strong><br>Jonny Lipford is an award-winning musician specializing in the music produced with Native American flutes and a variety of world flutes. His music embodies characteristics of new age music joined with a touch of pop, resulting in the listener feeling relaxed and uplifted. His mission is to create and compose music that highlights the Native American flute while pushing its boundaries and making it more accessible to audiences of diverse backgrounds.</p><p><strong>About ArtSmart:</strong><br>ArtSmart at The Iowa Children’s Museum brings the arts to life through live performances and an artist-in-residence program. Throughout the year, The ICM will host performers and artists to make the arts accessible to all children and families. This program is generously supported by the Community Foundation of Johnson County.</p> 2020-01-22 12:00:00 -0600
2/08/2010:30 a.m.The Iowa Children's MuseumCoralville -
Saturday Art Workshops at ICCGS: Glass Votive with Hearts
<p>Glass Votive with Hearts — Create a votive for your Valentine from glass. Projects will be available by February 14th</p><p>Date: February 8th</p><p>Time: 10:30 am—12:00 pm</p><p>Cost: $22.00</p><p>Register</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><br></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><br></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> 2020-01-02 12:00:00 -0600
2/08/2010:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Bestie Bash
<p>Ready for a blast from the past? Fun Valentines crafts, face painting, balloons, and more are at our Bestie Bash. Bring your kiddos (and their besties!), and spend some time together craftin’ up a storm at this super cool KidX event. Just head to the food court on Saturday, February 8th from 11am-1pm —we’re excited to spread a little love this Valentine’s Day with you!<br><br>Moms - don't forget to check out our Galentine's Sip 'n Shop going on at the same time! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2720951714655985/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/2720951714655985/</a> </p> 2020-01-13 13:00:00 -0600
2/08/2011:00 a.m.Lindale MallCedar Rapids -
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Bonjour, Artistes! Family Fun Day at the CRMA
<p>Stop by today for free admission to our newest exhibitions, "Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism through the French Lens" and "Ooh La La: French Works from the Riley Collection". There will be scavenger hunts and make-and-take art projects for all ages, inspired by the greats--Degas, Monet, Renoir, and more! Say "bonjour" to a day full of fun for all ages!</p> 2019-12-30 15:00:00 -0600
2/08/2011:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>Along with our ancestors, horses helped build Iowa City, the state, and the nation. In the process, they profoundly shaped human identities. This exhibition explores the physical and social impact of these huge, powerful animals by screening the original documentary film <em>The Pull of Horses in Urban American Performance, 1860-1920</em> at life-sized scale amid displays of local equine history. The exhibition contains glimpses of Iowa City town and campus life, as well as national equestrian culture – especially as multitudes of women took up the sport of riding and advocated for suffrage. Original and reproduction publications, photographs, artifacts, and ephemera from Special Collections at the University of Iowa Libraries, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and from private collections will share a sampling of stories about life alongside horses from Iowa City’s, and the nation’s, past. Curated by Kim Marra, PhD of the University of Iowa Departments of Theatre Arts and American Studies, and Mark Anderson of the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio at the University of Iowa Libraries.</p><p>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p> 2020-01-28 17:00:00 -0600
2/08/201:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Saturdays at the Stanley—Dancing Shoes
<p>Take a break from Dance Marathon to discuss dancing as inspiration and motivation across cultures. This event will be led by Stanley Museum of Art Graduate Fellow Jackie Banigan.</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>
2/08/202:00 p.m.University of Iowa Stanley Museum of ArtIowa City -
Cooking for Two: Chicken Parmesan
<p>Want a classic meal without all the leftovers? We'll make a perennial favorite, chicken Parmesan, with a quick and flavorful tomato sauce and side of spaghetti. Finish the meal with delicious skillet-roasted pear halves with caramel sauce. </p><p><br></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> 2019-12-11 18:00:00 -06002/08/204:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar 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> 2020-02-08 18:00:00 -06002/08/204:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair Auditorium LobbyCedar Rapids -
Stones in His Pockets
<p>What happens when a Hollywood film crew invades a small rural Irish village and casts locals as extras? A comedy ensues with a clash of cultures made even more theatrical as two actors play 15 roles in this fast-paced acting challenge. As is often the case, the behind-the-scenes drama is where the real action plays out, and the audience gets a wild ride.</p><p> </p><p>Written by Marie Jones</p><p>Directed by Dr. Deanna Downes</p><p>By arrangement with Nick Hern Books</p> 2020-02-08 21:30:00 -0600
2/08/207:30 p.m.Coe College, Dows Fine Arts Center, Dows TheaterCedar Rapids -
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> 2020-02-08 21:30:00 -0600
2/08/208:00 p.m.University of Iowa Theatre BuildingIowa City -
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><p><br></p> 2020-02-09 16:00:00 -0600
2/09/2012:00 p.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> 2020-02-09 16:00:00 -0600
2/09/2012:00 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> 2020-02-09 16:00:00 -0600
2/09/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Moving with Parkinson's - Exercise for PD
<p>60-minute class designed for those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease or other neurological disease. Participants must be able to stand independently from a chair and walk independently or assisted by a walker or cane. Exercises consist of range of motion, strength, flexibility, postural stability, cognitive, balance, and gait. Care Partners are welcome to participate.</p> 2020-02-09 13:45:00 -06002/09/2012:45 p.m.Iowa City/Johnson County Senior CenterIowa City -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>Along with our ancestors, horses helped build Iowa City, the state, and the nation. In the process, they profoundly shaped human identities. This exhibition explores the physical and social impact of these huge, powerful animals by screening the original documentary film <em>The Pull of Horses in Urban American Performance, 1860-1920</em> at life-sized scale amid displays of local equine history. The exhibition contains glimpses of Iowa City town and campus life, as well as national equestrian culture – especially as multitudes of women took up the sport of riding and advocated for suffrage. Original and reproduction publications, photographs, artifacts, and ephemera from Special Collections at the University of Iowa Libraries, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and from private collections will share a sampling of stories about life alongside horses from Iowa City’s, and the nation’s, past. Curated by Kim Marra, PhD of the University of Iowa Departments of Theatre Arts and American Studies, and Mark Anderson of the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio at the University of Iowa Libraries.</p><p>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p> 2020-01-28 17:00:00 -0600
2/09/201:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Wire Woven Loop Earrings
<p>Learn to wrap thinner wire around thicker wire. This is a contemporary wire wrapping technique. Create a loop with this technique. Slip a recycled glass donut on this loop to form a lovely earring. Add an ear wire or create your own post. No experience needed. Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle.</p><p>Registration is $72 and includes all materials, instruction, and use of studio and tools. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2020-01-18 16:00:00 -0600
2/09/201:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
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“French and American Impressionism,” by Kate Kunau, Associate Curator of Collections and Exhibitions
<p>The masters of French Impressionism are names that echo through the art history canon: Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and others. The movement that began so ignominiously with an art critic’s takedown of Monet’s painting Impression, Sunrise went on to become an international juggernaut whose images are known immediately by their distinctive brushwork and vivid colors. Impressionism soon attracted the attention of artists from beyond France’s borders, and perhaps no group was more attentive than American artists. William Merritt Chase, Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent and dozens of others drew inspiration from French painters’ style to capture the unique spirit of America. Join Associate Curator Kate Kunau for a deep dive into the similarities and differences between French and American Impressionism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. </p> 2019-12-30 14:00:00 -0600
2/09/201:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Preucil School's 46th Annual String Concert
<p>You are invited to the Preucil School of Music’s 46th Annual String Concert! The Preucil School of Music, established in 1975, is internationally known for excellence and offers a wide range of Suzuki method-based instrument lessons, group classes, orchestras, and chamber music for all ages. This concert will feature over 200 students with ages ranging from 3-18 playing violin, viola, cello and bass. This event is free and open to the public.</p> 2019-12-10 16:30:00 -0600
2/09/202:00 p.m.Hancher AuditoriumIowa City -
Stones in His Pockets
<p>What happens when a Hollywood film crew invades a small rural Irish village and casts locals as extras? A comedy ensues with a clash of cultures made even more theatrical as two actors play 15 roles in this fast-paced acting challenge. As is often the case, the behind-the-scenes drama is where the real action plays out, and the audience gets a wild ride.</p><p> </p><p>Written by Marie Jones</p><p>Directed by Dr. Deanna Downes</p><p>By arrangement with Nick Hern Books</p> 2019-10-01 16:00:00 -0500
2/09/202:00 p.m.Coe College, Dows Fine Arts Center, Dows TheaterCedar 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> 2020-02-09 18:00:00 -06002/09/204:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair Auditorium LobbyCedar Rapids -
Student One-Act Play Showcase
<p>This evening of student-directed one-act plays includes the Anton Chekov comedy <em>The Bear </em>directed by senior Bridget Atkinson-Moore; <em>Springtime </em>by Maria Irene Fornes, directed by junior Carmen Chavez; and Barbara Weichmann's <em>Feeding the Moonfish </em>directed by senior McKayla Sturtz. What do these plays have in common? They all feature characters exploring the deep human need for making connections in the face of loss and grief and how human love prevails in unexpected ways.</p><p>Free for Coe College students, faculty and staff. </p><p>General Admission: $15</p><p>Non-Coe Students & Seniors 55 and Older: $10</p> 2019-10-01 21:00:00 -0500
2/09/207:30 p.m.Coe College, Dows Fine Arts Center, Dows TheaterCedar Rapids