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Create Lovely Beaded Leaf Earrings
<p>Learn to use a two-needle beading technique with two-hole Super Duo beads to create a beautiful beaded leaf. Join the expert Beadologists from Beadology Iowa to learn the tricks to add more dimension to your leaves and finishing touches and flourishes to make it your very own. This is a challenging, yet a delightful and a very doable project. You will love the results! No prior experience needed. Materials fee $30. This class will be held at a facility that is neither owned nor controlled by Kirkwood Community College. You will be expected to follow the COVID-19 safety protocols determined and set by the operator of the facility where the class is being held or the organization running the class and all attendees will be required to sign a release removing Kirkwood from any liability and attendees will assume the risks related to the spread or exposure of COVID-19. 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.</p> 2021-01-15 20:30:00 -06003/23/215:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
What'cha Reading Book Club - In Person
<p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club. This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books.</p><p>West End Diner will be offering $1.00 glasses of wine and $6.00 charcuterie plates to attendees.</p><p>So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.</p> 2021-01-20 15:00:00 -0600
2/28/211:00 p.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
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Soup and Stories
<p>For just $7.00 you can enjoy a signature West End Diner homemade soup and dessert while you listen to stories form local storytellers and excerpts from some of our favorite books.</p><p>Space is limited. Please call 319-892-3012 to reserve your spot.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking.</p> 2021-02-19 12:00:00 -0600
3/04/2111:00 a.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
Soup and Stories
<p>For just $7.00 you can enjoy a signature West End Diner homemade soup and dessert while you listen to stories form local storytellers and excerpts from some of our favorite books.</p><p>Space is limited. Please call 319-892-3012 to reserve your spot.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking.</p> 2021-03-05 12:00:00 -0600
3/05/2111:00 a.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
Artisan Bread Basics
<p>In this class, we will talk about what is going on inside a sourdough starter and how to begin and maintain your own at home. Learn what to look for in a healthy starter, how to properly feed a starter, and how to make your own from scratch. After we make some sourdough starters in class, we will try out a few recipes.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 15:30:00 -06004/11/211:30 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Artisan Bread Basics
<p>In this class, we will talk about what is going on inside a sourdough starter and how to begin and maintain your own at home. Learn what to look for in a healthy starter, how to properly feed a starter, and how to make your own from scratch. After we make some sourdough starters in class, we will try out a few recipes.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 15:30:00 -06005/09/211:30 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Design a Dazzling Herringbone Bracelet
<p>Learn or hone your tubular herringbone skills to create this slightly undulating bracelet. Join the expert Beadologists at Beadology Iowa to learn to stitch various sizes of beads and colors to accentuate the ins and outs of the pattern! Your beading will go faster than you think, as you will be stitching two beads at a time. Demos will be provided via Zoom. No prior experience needed. Materials fee $30. This class will be held at a facility that is neither owned nor controlled by Kirkwood Community College. You will be expected to follow the COVID-19 safety protocols determined and set by the operator of the facility where the class is being held or the organization running the class and all attendees will be required to sign a release removing Kirkwood from any liability and attendees will assume the risks related to the spread or exposure of COVID-19. 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.</p> 2021-01-15 20:30:00 -0600
3/05/215:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Live Music by Brad & Kate
<p>Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two. </p> 2021-02-15 16:00:00 -0600
5/23/211:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
Live Music by Brad and Kate
<p>Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two. </p> 2021-02-15 16:00:00 -0600
6/13/211:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
Live Music by Brad & Kate
<p>Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two. </p> 2021-02-15 16:00:00 -0600
9/19/211:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
Soup and Stories
<p>For just $7.00 you can enjoy a signature West End Diner homemade soup and dessert while you listen to stories form local storytellers and excerpts from some of our favorite books.</p><p>Space is limited. Please call 319-892-3012 to reserve your spot.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking.</p> 2021-03-12 12:00:00 -0600
3/12/2111:00 a.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
Soup and Stories
<p>For just $7.00 you can enjoy a signature West End Diner homemade soup and dessert while you listen to stories form local storytellers and excerpts from some of our favorite books.</p><p>Space is limited. Please call 319-892-3012 to reserve your spot.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking.</p> 2021-03-19 12:00:00 -0500
3/19/2111:00 a.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
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Soup and Stories
<p>For just $7.00 you can enjoy a signature West End Diner homemade soup and dessert while you listen to stories form local storytellers and excerpts from some of our favorite books.</p><p>Space is limited. Please call 319-892-3012 to reserve your spot.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking.</p> 2021-03-26 12:00:00 -0500
3/26/2111:00 a.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
What'cha Reading Book Club - In Person
<p>Join us for our What'cha Reading Book Club. This book club just encourages you to read and then come share what you've read recently. It doesn't matter what you like to read or how much you read, just that you read and like talking to other people about books.<br>So join us for this low pressure no assigned reading book club.</p><p>West End Diner will be offering $1.00 glasses of wine and $6.00 charcuterie plates to attendees.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking.</p> 2021-02-19 15:00:00 -0600
3/28/211:00 p.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-02-28 16:00:00 -0600
2/28/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-02 16:00:00 -0600
3/02/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-03 16:00:00 -0600
3/03/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-04 20:00:00 -0600
3/04/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-05 16:00:00 -0600
3/05/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Ceramic Peace Bell Workshop PM
<p>Create an awesome ceramic chime from clay! Welcome spring by making a 4×4 peace bell to hang from a tree or in your home. Each bell will be created using pinch pot techniques and decorated with glazes. Price includes two handmade ceramic beads to make your bell really sing.</p><p>Date: Saturday, April 10<sup>th</sup>, 2021</p><p>Time: 12-1PM</p><p>Cost: $18 /person</p> 2021-01-31 13:00:00 -0600
4/10/2112:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-07 16:00:00 -0600
3/07/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Ceramic Peace Bell Workshop AM
<p>Create an awesome ceramic chime from clay! Welcome spring by making a 4×4 peace bell to hang from a tree or in your home. Each bell will be created using pinch pot techniques and decorated with glazes. Price includes two handmade ceramic beads to make your bell really sing. </p><p>Date: Saturday, April 10<sup>th</sup>, 2021 </p><p>Time: 10:30–11:30 AM </p><p>Cost: $18 /person </p> 2021-01-31 11:30:00 -0600
4/10/2110:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-09 16:00:00 -0600
3/09/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-10 16:00:00 -0600
3/10/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-11 20:00:00 -0600
3/11/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-12 16:00:00 -0600
3/12/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Dundee Volunteer Fire/EMS Steak Supper
<p align="center"><strong><u>DRIVE THROUGH ONLY</u></strong></p><p align="center"><strong>DUNDEE FIRE AND EMS</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>STEAK FRY</strong></p><p align="center">Grilled by the Delaware County Cattlemen</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">Saturday, March 13, 2021</p><p align="center">4:30 – 7:00 PM</p><p align="center">Dundee Fire Station</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"> $20.00/12 oz. Steak, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, and Roll</p><p align="center"> $8.00/Hamburger Meal with all the side dishes</p><p align="center"> Tickets available from all FIRE/EMS personnel</p><p align="center"><br></p> 2021-01-25 19:00:00 -0600
3/13/214:30 p.m.Dundee Fire Dept. and First RespondersDundee -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-14 16:00:00 -0500
3/14/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-16 16:00:00 -0500
3/16/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Revealed: Rarely Seen Works by an American Master
<p>Launching the CRMA's year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be an unusual look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant Wood. While known for his iconic American Gothic (Art Institute of Chicago) and other Regionalist works from his mature style, Grant Wood was constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. This exhibition will bring together works from both the CRMA collection as well as from private collections to celebrate Wood’s inquisitive mind. Rarely-seen paintings will be joined by diverse metalwork pieces, drawings, and studies to construct a fuller view of Wood’s genius.</p> 2021-03-17 16:00:00 -0500
3/17/2112:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids