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(319) 377-91001398 Twixt Town Rd. , Marion(319) 396-8811221 Edgewood Rd NW , Cedar Rapids
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Ramayana - The Journey of Prince Rama
<p><strong><u>2:30 PM Seating begins</u></strong></p><p><strong><u>3:00 PM Show starts</u></strong></p><p><strong><u>Social Hour with refreshments will be after the show </u></strong></p><p>Direction and Choreography by Smitha Khullar, Artistic Director of Sampradaya Dance Troupe of Iowa City.</p><p>Come watch the graceful East Indian Classical Dance Drama that brings the epic story of Ramayana alive on stage.</p><p>Performed by students of the Sampradaya Dance Troupe of Iowa City, it's been featured on the PBS series "Greetings from Iowa". </p><blockquote><p><strong>Catch the SEASON 1 EPISODE 3 at this YouTube link </strong>: <a href="https://www.pbs.org/video/sampradaya-dance-troupe-1wdbnk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbs.org%2Fvideo%2Fsampradaya-dance-troupe-1wdbnk%2F&h=AT02TQd7M-6CpMqn9cOwgaiDTznvCMPFx53wxi6f4Mc6WD_X5INvppkgyXwRAD-MMoKxUa6KjrdtFdKuhFsuFj6MO-7jCpGn3eNCNVtQ0BXkhpWQ2SKKpug6lt_RTJOLnDAM" data-lynx-mode="hover">https://www.pbs.org/video/sampradaya-dance-troupe-1wdbnk/</a></p></blockquote><p>This also aired on PBS television earlier this year. </p><p>100% of the net sale proceeds will benefit the Go-Green initiative of Eastern Iowa Hindu Temple for purchases such as biodegradable products.</p> 2018-10-10 18:30:00 -0500
10/27/182:30 p.m.Theatre Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
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Welcome Club of greater Cedar Rapids
<p>Book Club-meets the 3rd Friday of each month at various locations. We discuss and evaluate books which are recommended and chosen by our members. Welcome Club helps women learn more about our community and meet other women in the area. You do not need to be new to the community. Please email us at wwc_cr@yahoo.com or visit or website www.welcomeclubcr.com to sign-up.</p>10/19/1810:00 a.m.Various LocationsCedar Rapids -
Harvest Hayrack Night
<p>Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation invites families to Ushers Ferry for some good old-fashioned fall fun including hayrack rides, drinking hot cocoa around a bonfire, and making crafts. Select village buildings will be open for tours until sunset and popcorn and sarsaparilla will be available for purchase at the saloon.</p><p>The earlier program called “Sunset Pumpkins” is from 5:00-6:30 p.m. for families with young children who have a hard time staying up late (older children are welcome, too). The later session, “Night Owls,” is from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The fee per evening for each program is $6.25/child (3-14 years), $9.50/adult and free admission for those age 2 and under. Advance registration is available but not required.</p> 2018-10-24 20:00:00 -0500
10/24/185:00 p.m.Ushers Ferry Historic VillageCedar Rapids -
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
<p>The Dinner Detective is the largest, award-winning, interactive comedic murder mystery dinner show in the United States. We are now running public and private shows in cities across the country every week. Our immensely popular shows are set in the present day. Unlike other murder mystery dinner shows, here you will find no cheesy costumes, no recited campy dialogue and no hokey song and dance. Our performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. In many instances, guests are seated with the performers and don't even realize it until they die...the performers, that is! Our Detectives proceed to interrogate everyone and find clues as more people die. At the end of the night, prizes are awarded to the Top Sleuth who solves the crime.</p> 2018-10-20 21:00:00 -050010/20/186:00 p.m.Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention ComplexCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><br></p><p>Image: Grant Wood,<span> </span><em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</p> 2018-10-16 16:00:00 -0500
10/16/1812:00 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 Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Image: Grant Wood, <em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</span></p> 2018-10-16 16:00:00 -050010/16/1812:00 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 Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><br></p><p>Image: Grant Wood,<span> </span><em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</p> 2018-10-17 16:00:00 -0500
10/17/1812:00 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 Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Image: Grant Wood, <em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</span></p> 2018-10-17 16:00:00 -050010/17/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Welcome Club of Greater Cedar Rapids
<p>Canasta is a rummy card game-easy to learn, fun to play. Join us on the third Thursday of each month. We would like to extend an invitation for you to check out our club. Our purpose is to help women learn more about our community and meet other women in the area. You do not need to be new to the community. To sign-up please email or check out our website at wwc_cr@yahoo.com or www.welcomeclubcr.com</p>10/18/1811:30 a.m.Various LocationsCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><br></p><p>Image: Grant Wood,<span> </span><em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</p> 2018-10-18 16:00:00 -0500
10/18/1812:00 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 Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Image: Grant Wood, <em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</span></p> 2018-10-18 16:00:00 -050010/18/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><br></p><p>Image: Grant Wood,<span> </span><em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</p> 2018-10-19 16:00:00 -0500
10/19/1812:00 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 Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Image: Grant Wood, <em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</span></p> 2018-10-19 16:00:00 -050010/19/1812:00 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 Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><br></p><p>Image: Grant Wood,<span> </span><em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</p> 2018-10-20 16:00:00 -0500
10/20/1812:00 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 Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Image: Grant Wood, <em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</span></p> 2018-10-20 16:00:00 -050010/20/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
2018 Wavve of Light
<p>Come and Join us as we participate in a global happening called, "The Wave of Light". This event is part of Octobers Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, and more specifically October 15th's Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This is a chance for us to honor, remember and celebrate our babies. To see and hear their names and to come together as a community to support and encourage one another. Event is Monday October 15th from 630pm to 8pm at </p><p><strong><a href="">ITC Pavilion - Noelridge Park</a></strong><br>Located by the lagoon off Council Street NE<br>Cedar Rapids, IA 52402</p><p><br></p> 2018-09-11 20:00:00 -0500
10/15/186:30 p.m.Noelridge Park, northwest cornerCedar Rapids -
If We Ran the Zoo: Animals in Children's Book Illustration
<p>If We Ran the Zoo: Animals in Children’s Book Illustration</p><p><em>October 6, 2018 – January 13, 2019</em></p><p>Stories about animals have always been a staple of children’s literature. One of the earliest known books aimed at children, the 17th century publication Orbis sensualium pictus, taught children the alphabet by mimicking animal noises. This trope continued in the early- and mid-20th century, called the Golden Age of children’s book illustration. Drawn from the Zerzanek Collection of Original Art from Children's Literature on loan to the CRMA from the Cedar Rapids Public Library, If We Ran the Zoo looks at the various ways animals have shaped children’s literature, from simple science books to loyal pets to fantastical, talking companions.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Audrey Chalmers, untitled drawing from <em>Birthday of Obash</em>, page 6, undated, charcoal on paper, 8 ½ x 9 11/16 inches, on loan from the Zerzanek Collection of the Cedar Rapids Public Library, L2009.0217.</p> 2018-10-16 16:00:00 -0500
10/16/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Flight Pattern: Birds in Art
<p>In flight or at rest, birds have long fascinated artists. Often used as symbolic objects for particular virtues, families, or countries, birds in art can carry meaning far beyond their forms. From John Buck’s vibrant woodcut of the extinct dodo bird to Laurie Hogin’s fantastically feathered creations, Flight Pattern celebrates the great variety of avian art in the CRMA collection.</p><p>Image Caption:<br>Phoenix Rising by John Buck<br>John Buck, Phoenix Rising, 2006-2007, woodblock print, 50 x 37 inches, museum purchase made possible by the Collectors' Circle, 2009.078.<br><br><br></p> 2018-10-16 16:00:00 -0500
10/16/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years with artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p><em>September 15 - December 30, 2018</em></p><p>Image Caption: </p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>In Flanders Fields</em>, 2018, oil on linen, 24 x 30 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.024.</p> 2018-10-16 16:00:00 -0500
10/16/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Board to Bits
<p>Tuesdays were made for gaming. We've an extensive collection of board games to choose from and co-op video games. We alternate between board games and video games each week. Bring your friends and try them out!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-10-16 17:30:00 -0500
10/16/183:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon
<p><em>Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><br></p><p>Image: Grant Wood,<span> </span><em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</p> 2018-10-21 16:00:00 -0500
10/21/1812:00 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 Icon</em> offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this new 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><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Image: Grant Wood, <em>Overmantle Decoration</em>, 1930. Oil on Upson board, 41 ¼ x 64 in. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Gift of Isabel R. Stamats in memory of Herbert S. Stamats. 73.3</span></p> 2018-10-21 16:00:00 -050010/21/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-10-17 10:25:00 -0500
10/17/189:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
If We Ran the Zoo: Animals in Children's Book Illustration
<p>If We Ran the Zoo: Animals in Children’s Book Illustration</p><p><em>October 6, 2018 – January 13, 2019</em></p><p>Stories about animals have always been a staple of children’s literature. One of the earliest known books aimed at children, the 17th century publication Orbis sensualium pictus, taught children the alphabet by mimicking animal noises. This trope continued in the early- and mid-20th century, called the Golden Age of children’s book illustration. Drawn from the Zerzanek Collection of Original Art from Children's Literature on loan to the CRMA from the Cedar Rapids Public Library, If We Ran the Zoo looks at the various ways animals have shaped children’s literature, from simple science books to loyal pets to fantastical, talking companions.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Audrey Chalmers, untitled drawing from <em>Birthday of Obash</em>, page 6, undated, charcoal on paper, 8 ½ x 9 11/16 inches, on loan from the Zerzanek Collection of the Cedar Rapids Public Library, L2009.0217.</p> 2018-10-17 16:00:00 -0500
10/17/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Flight Pattern: Birds in Art
<p>In flight or at rest, birds have long fascinated artists. Often used as symbolic objects for particular virtues, families, or countries, birds in art can carry meaning far beyond their forms. From John Buck’s vibrant woodcut of the extinct dodo bird to Laurie Hogin’s fantastically feathered creations, Flight Pattern celebrates the great variety of avian art in the CRMA collection.</p><p>Image Caption:<br>Phoenix Rising by John Buck<br>John Buck, Phoenix Rising, 2006-2007, woodblock print, 50 x 37 inches, museum purchase made possible by the Collectors' Circle, 2009.078.<br><br><br></p> 2018-10-17 16:00:00 -0500
10/17/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years with artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p><em>September 15 - December 30, 2018</em></p><p>Image Caption: </p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>In Flanders Fields</em>, 2018, oil on linen, 24 x 30 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.024.</p> 2018-10-17 16:00:00 -0500
10/17/1812:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Let's Play Scrabble!
<p>Join us for Scrabble once a week at Ladd Library! The game is on each Wednesday from 1-5 in the Community Room. New competitors are a plus. You can come in and play at any time during the session. Bring your own equipment if you like, but we will have some boards and dictionaries on site. All skill levels welcome!</p> 2018-10-17 16:00:00 -050010/17/181:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Parkour
<p>Parkour - Parkour is the physical and mental discipline using movements that are modeled after obstacle course training. </p><p>Practitioners aim to get from point A to point B in the most efficient way possible. This is done using only the human body and the surroundings for propulsion, with a focus on maintaining as much momentum as possible while still remaining safe.</p><p>Parkour can include multiple obstacles, running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping and rolling.</p><p>The Parkour practitioners’ goal is to adapt and overcome one’s environment using a variety of skills.</p> 2018-10-17 20:30:00 -0500
10/17/185:30 p.m.Sokol Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
One War, One Man, One Hundred Years with artist Michael Wilson at CRMA
<p>Iowa artist Michael Wilson was inspired to create this body of work after finding World War I pictures and memorabilia of his beloved great-uncle Herb Thordsen, who served as a machine-gunner in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918 armistice (the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”),<span> </span><em>One</em><span> </span>distills the Great War down to the level of one man and the history he shared with his young great-nephew.</p><p><em>September 15 - December 30, 2018</em></p><p>Image Caption:</p><p>Michael Wilson, <em>Still life (memorabilia with datebook)</em>, 2017, oil on canvas, 16 x 20 inches, on loan from the artist, L2018.019.</p><p><br></p> 2018-10-18 20:00:00 -0500
10/18/1812:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Ghost Crier Paranormal Investigations
<p>Ghost Crier is a team of dedicated individuals who have experienced the paranormal, investigate with skeptic's eyes, and endeavor to authenticate ghostly behavior to progress the science of life after death. They will be at the Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library on October 24 at 6 pm in the Whipple Auditorium. </p> 2018-09-21 19:30:00 -0500
10/24/186:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids