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Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -05009/29/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Tai Chi Series
<p>Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Skills will build on each other from the first session to the last.</p> 2023-09-29 11:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Adam Rake: World Lines
<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. </p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
<p>The Museum is fortunate to be able to dedicate four galleries to the work of consummate printmaker, Mauricio Lasansky. Making prints for more than 65 years--first in his native Argentina, then in New York City, and for more than 55 years in Iowa City, Iowa--Lasansky's generous gift of prints in the 1980s and 1990s made it possible for the Museum to present a wide range of the artist's works, changing all four galleries every six months. Best known for large-scale prints in which he uses multiple plates and full ranges of color, Lasansky combines a spectrum of graphic techniques including etching, drypoint, aquatint, and engraving. Throughout his stylistic evolution, he created eloquent figural statements that are colorful, fresh, and spontaneous.</p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Friday Afternoon TCG: Magic, Pokemon, and More
<p>Bring your favorite trading card games and join us for an afternoon of light, casual play. Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon take centerstage, or bring your own favorite trading card game and meet with other players. Bring your pre-constructed deck or use the provided Magic: The Gathering cards to make your own deck, try it out, and rebuild.</p> 2023-09-29 16:30:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 2:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Comedy: Des Moines Showcase
<p>Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM | 21+ only</p><p>Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door</p><p>Featuring a lineup of some of Des Moines’ brightest comedic talent:</p><p>Dan Umthun</p><p>Clifton Antoine</p><p>Megan Ellis</p><p>Justin Bulver</p><p>Jorge Ramirez</p><p>Host: Zach Hoyle</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-28 21:30:00 -0500
9/29/23 @ 8:00 p.m.The Lucky Cat Comedy & EventsCedar Rapids -
Historic Pet Portraits
<p>Use digital resources to create a historic pet portrait. Registration required. Registered attendees should email the pet photo they wish to use to gollya@crlibrary.org by September 28 with their name.</p><p>Photo Guidelines:<br>Photos should be a JPG or PNG file.<br>High resolution images for best results.<br>No blurry photos.<br>Close up photo with good lighting and minimal shadows.<br>Photo at eye level without cropping ears, facial features, neck and chest.</p><p>Register: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/event/8901867?fbclid=IwAR3dcAjdB5XATCZdzUKGRcgeuizusS6_glXLS8JthtIm37QlQ3xUopcV9h8" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://events.crlibrary.org/event/8901867</a></p> 2023-09-13 11:30:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection
<p>Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection<br><br><br><br>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection.</p> 2023-09-22 16:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-09-30 16:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2023-09-30 16:00:00 -05009/30/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection
<p>Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection<br><br>September 30, 2023—January 21, 2024<br><br>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection.<br><br></p> 2023-09-22 20:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection
<p>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection<br><br><br></p> 2023-09-22 16:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Comedy: Dubuque Showcase
<p>Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM | 21+ only</p><p>Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door</p><p>Featuring a lineup of some of Dubuque’s brightest comedic talent:</p><p>Dan McCullough</p><p>Todd Baysinger</p><p>Tony Lee</p><p>Matt Farrey</p> 2023-09-28 21:30:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 8:00 p.m.The Lucky Cat Comedy & EventsCedar Rapids -
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
<p>The Museum is fortunate to be able to dedicate four galleries to the work of consummate printmaker, Mauricio Lasansky. Making prints for more than 65 years--first in his native Argentina, then in New York City, and for more than 55 years in Iowa City, Iowa--Lasansky's generous gift of prints in the 1980s and 1990s made it possible for the Museum to present a wide range of the artist's works, changing all four galleries every six months. Best known for large-scale prints in which he uses multiple plates and full ranges of color, Lasansky combines a spectrum of graphic techniques including etching, drypoint, aquatint, and engraving. Throughout his stylistic evolution, he created eloquent figural statements that are colorful, fresh, and spontaneous.</p> 2023-09-30 16:00:00 -0500
9/30/23 @ 10:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection
<p>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection<br><br><br></p> 2023-10-01 16:00:00 -0500
10/01/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Adam Rake: World Lines
<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve. To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens. He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new. Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art. </p> 2023-10-01 16:00:00 -0500
10/01/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
<p>The Museum is fortunate to be able to dedicate four galleries to the work of consummate printmaker, Mauricio Lasansky. Making prints for more than 65 years--first in his native Argentina, then in New York City, and for more than 55 years in Iowa City, Iowa--Lasansky's generous gift of prints in the 1980s and 1990s made it possible for the Museum to present a wide range of the artist's works, changing all four galleries every six months. Best known for large-scale prints in which he uses multiple plates and full ranges of color, Lasansky combines a spectrum of graphic techniques including etching, drypoint, aquatint, and engraving. Throughout his stylistic evolution, he created eloquent figural statements that are colorful, fresh, and spontaneous.</p> 2023-10-01 16:00:00 -0500
10/01/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-10-01 16:00:00 -0500
10/01/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Golden Needle Smocking Guild
<p>Join smocking enthusiasts to learn the art of smocking or to support each other in perfecting techniques. The Golden Needle is the SAGA chapter in this area. We meet the first Monday of every month (except July and Dec .If a Federal Holiday falls in the first Monday, we meet the second Monday) in the conference room at the main Cedar Rapids Library at 1pm. For more information please contact Lori Barton. Call or text 319.533.2991 Beginners welcome. We will get you started on a fun experience of creating beautiful things.</p> 2023-10-02 15:00:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 1:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Celebrate The Freedom To Read
<p>Celebrate Banned Books Week by sharing your love of reading and our freedom to read with the library and Amnesty International. </p><p>Activities include:</p><p>- Book page button making </p><p>- Photo booth – take a photo with your favorite book</p><p>- Community poster project: Celebrate the Freedom to Read with this collaborative art project.</p><p>- Banned Book Display and Information on your Freedom to Read</p><p>Banned Books Week is October 1-7 and this year we are celebrating the Freedom to Read! When we ban books, we're closing off readers to people, places, and perspectives. But when we stand up for stories, we unleash the power that lies inside every book. We liberate the array of voices that need to be heard and the scenes that need to be seen. </p> 2023-09-20 19:00:00 -0500
10/02/23 @ 6:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Audubon Society
<p>Brittney Miller, Gazette Energy and Environmental Reporter, will speak on</p><p> Nature's Alarm: A series of articles she wrote about in the Gazette (in Collaboration with Experts) regarding Endangered and Threatened Species in Iowa </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Topic: Nature's Alarm, a series she wrote about in the Gazette concerning Endangered and Threatened Species in Iowa</p> 2023-09-21 20:30:00 -050010/02/23 @ 7:00 p.m.1st Lutheran ChurchCedar Rapids -
School Board Candidate Forum Scheduled for Tuesday Oct. 3.
<p>Community members are invited to non-partisan school board candidate forums for Cedar Rapids and Prairie on Tuesday, October 3 in the Beems Auditorium (B) of the Cedar Rapids Library. Questions are submitted by attendees and presented to the candidates by the forum Moderator. The forum for Cedar Rapids School Board candidates will be held from 5:30-6:15 pm, followed by the forum for Prairie School Board candidates from 6:30-7:15 pm. These forums are organized by the League of Women Voters Linn County as part of its mission to inform and empower voters. All school board candidates for Cedar Rapids and Prairie are being invited to participate.</p> 2023-09-18 19:30:00 -0500
10/03/23 @ 5:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
School Board Forum - College Community School District
<p>Community members are invited to non-partisan school board candidate forums for Cedar Rapids and College Community (Prairie) on Tuesday, October 3 in the Beems Auditorium (B) of the Cedar Rapids Library. Questions are submitted by attendees and presented to the candidates by the forum Moderator. The forum for CedarRapids School Board candidates will be held from 5:30-6:15 pm, followed by the forum for Prairie School Board candidates from 6:30-7:15 pm. These forums are organized by the League of Women Voters Linn County as part of its mission to inform and empower voters. All school board candidates for Cedar Rapids and Prairie are being invited to participate.</p> 2023-09-18 19:30:00 -0500
10/03/23 @ 6:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Early Learning Story Time at the Downtown Library
<p>Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.</p> 2023-10-03 10:30:00 -0500
10/03/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
<p>The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is open for visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Research your family tree with help from library volunteers. Located in the lower level of the Masonic Library at 813 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue SE. Parking is available in the rear and enter through the back door. Admission is free but donations are welcome.</p> 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -050010/03/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy LibraryCedar Rapids -
Free Family History Help and Resources
<p>Our volunteers can help you search your family tree. Use our free premium websites like Ancestry. My Heritage, etc. Enter at the back northwest door.</p> 2023-09-13 13:00:00 -050010/03/23 @ 10:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids FamilySearch CenterCedar Rapids -
Surprise! The New Curator’s Surprise Finds in the Collection
<p>In July 2023, Julia Jessen joined the CRMA staff as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. While change can be challenging, it can also be exciting. A new curator means a new set of eyes on the collection and a new batch of ideas—in short, a new vision. One of the first things Jessen was charged with was getting to know the museum’s permanent collection. A museum’s collection is part of its identity, and she wanted to become familiar with the collection right away. This exhibition features some of the finds Jessen discovered while looking through the collection. By sharing those surprises with the public, she allows visitors to see how a curator thinks about and reacts to works in the collection<br><br><br></p> 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500
10/03/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
<p>The Museum is fortunate to be able to dedicate four galleries to the work of consummate printmaker, Mauricio Lasansky. Making prints for more than 65 years--first in his native Argentina, then in New York City, and for more than 55 years in Iowa City, Iowa--Lasansky's generous gift of prints in the 1980s and 1990s made it possible for the Museum to present a wide range of the artist's works, changing all four galleries every six months. Best known for large-scale prints in which he uses multiple plates and full ranges of color, Lasansky combines a spectrum of graphic techniques including etching, drypoint, aquatint, and engraving. Throughout his stylistic evolution, he created eloquent figural statements that are colorful, fresh, and spontaneous.</p> 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500
10/03/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American</em> Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career, cut tragically short by his death in 1942.</p> 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500
10/03/23 @ 12:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids