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An Evening with Mindy Carlson
<p>Meet author Mindy Carlson at Craft'd in downtown Cedar Rapids. The doors at Craft'd will open at 6 pm. The event with Mindy will begin at 7 pm.</p><p>Mindy's debut novel, Her Dying Day, releases on June 7. Pre-order your copy today and receive a bookmark and signed bookplate: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fswampfoxbookstore.com%2Fmindy%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0voHUwu2c9yapuqxxZGl9K6TmQ-j-6yqq24MebWGqJR2ha7t2ZKpJCl-4&h=AT0qZTkzkMg7weEihCecHcIqp9CjtHPssTuXugKJnq7gqau3VQvRXGf64HS5qnaKUk3yXH3Ar_GraP5JxAiFjf-dU5jrcqLE4m8VuLuK509gOQzJTJnG-lBU3q_kQPb0xBLmBw&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT3tDHm3nSbp6gF_YgM1VZuOhd8T6Bwx1UMce1PXwJid1PTnWTqZ7cECUPkJ1GJWDBb8e_u8ATZGF9oVdhbYagKyxb9xSOndGGIGlibWBeAHZCTeZq8tf-COZKAlvLSMFhiKZBJrPPomOWfFY1sn1NAD" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://swampfoxbookstore.com/mindy</a></p><p>About Mindy Carlson<br>Mindy Carlson, M.S.O.D., grew up as an animal- and mystery-loving girl in Iowa before heading to California to see what she could make of her life. Now she lives in Maryland and is a successful parenting author, with pieces appearing in The Washington Post, Big Life Journal, and <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FAFineParent.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0YwRMjyjvwygevVzZ1QGv-yn19o5s8kqr-s2mDuc1HcwsGcHMP6FRQVBY&h=AT2MrrU2LMtKX_77rt6Dm9bx-Je1oDUMy3Shswkpp6Ovc3H7vVmr-5la2LAu1Z9G7sMujs6pCvpC63FNqGqQrhcmwfBgwRvpnwJTmNISLS4Q3t6hFO3-xdHz4CRhKZVOtvMI1g&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT3tDHm3nSbp6gF_YgM1VZuOhd8T6Bwx1UMce1PXwJid1PTnWTqZ7cECUPkJ1GJWDBb8e_u8ATZGF9oVdhbYagKyxb9xSOndGGIGlibWBeAHZCTeZq8tf-COZKAlvLSMFhiKZBJrPPomOWfFY1sn1NAD" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">AFineParent.com.</a> Her Dying Day is her debut novel. She blogs about parenting, cooking, and travel as the Swiss Family Carlson at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FMindyCarlson.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1xAR1LZQ56IuZC82ZgnVEKHtDVC8jPh6-QcmCU86kaaLNDF1x-AuJifSk&h=AT3c0r5Rb-rSj2ykkoLV-JOSZKdHhkKT8zeRIKs1RQeg7narqiiGQzXU9FgYISlaH-ZeVZYab_I2CQKzDjjGj5qFlYFIvcWefp7HKpUL4XqHUGvuTvf8Z1a91C9nfyImdy4VXA&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT3tDHm3nSbp6gF_YgM1VZuOhd8T6Bwx1UMce1PXwJid1PTnWTqZ7cECUPkJ1GJWDBb8e_u8ATZGF9oVdhbYagKyxb9xSOndGGIGlibWBeAHZCTeZq8tf-COZKAlvLSMFhiKZBJrPPomOWfFY1sn1NAD" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">MindyCarlson.com.</a></p><p>About Her Dying Day<br>Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena and Hannah Mary McKinnon, a mystery writer’s sudden disappearance leads a budding filmmaker down a dark road to treachery, murder, and long-buried sins.</p><p>"Her Dying Day is an intriguing, fast-paced, voice-driven mystery..."<br>— Hanna Mary McKinnon, author of You Will Remember Me.</p><p>Aspiring filmmaker June Masterson has high hopes for her first documentary, the true story of the disappearance of famed mystery author Greer Larkin. June learned about the vanishing at age fourteen, locked down on her family’s isolated commune. Now, the deeper she digs into the project, the darker the story gets.</p><p>Everyone has a theory. Greer’s mother, Blanche, and her best friend, Rachel, believe that Greer’s fiancé, Jonathan, is the culprit. Greer’s agent is convinced that Greer committed suicide after a debilitating bout of writer’s block. And Jonathan claims it was either Greer’s controlling mother or Rachel, whose attachment to Greer went way beyond friendship.</p><p>In desperation, Rachel gives June a suitcase full of Greer’s most personal writings in hopes of finding proof against Jonathan. Then Rachel turns up dead. As June pores over Greer’s writings, she makes a devastating discovery that could finally reveal the truth about the author’s fate. But now, June finds herself in the sights of a killer who’ll stop at nothing to keep their darkest secret.</p> 2022-05-18 20:00:00 -0500
6/27/227:00 p.m.Craft'dCedar Rapids -
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Courage Ride
<h5>COURAGE RIDE, HONORING THE LIFE OF SETH BAILEY, IS AN ANNUAL BIKE RIDE WITH MULTIPLE ROUTES OPTIONS THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL AMISH COUNTRYSIDE NEAR IOWA CITY AND KALONA.</h5><h5>COURAGE RIDE IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY SARCOMA CANCER.</h5><h5>Proceeds benefit the Sarcoma Cancer Research Program at the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.</h5><p>Courage Ride, an annual charity bike ride benefiting the University of Iowa’s sarcoma cancer research program, will be held Saturday, August 13th at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City. A virtual ride option is also available.</p><p>Five routes will take riders through the scenic Amish countryside near Hills and Kalona and out as far as North English and Millersburg, Iowa.</p><p>Courage Ride honors the life of Seth Bailey, a courageous young man who died at age 25 from sarcoma cancer in 2003. His parents, Jackie and Tom Bailey partnered with Bicyclists of Iowa City (BIC) in 2005 to create a ride that all levels of bicyclists can enjoy.</p><p>Courge Ride organizers anticipate between 500 to 600 bicyclists to register for the event. Beginning at 6:00 a.m., bicyclists will travel on 5 different routes. Routes from Big Grove include lengths of 18, 38 (Seth Bailey Courage Loop), 57, 86 or 100 (The Tom Bailey Century) miles.</p><p>Bicyclists can also participate in a silent auction featuring items from a variety of area businesses, organizations and craftsmen.</p><p>Proceeds Support Sarcoma Cancer Research</p><p>All proceeds from Courage Ride go to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Sarcoma Research Program. Over the past 17 years, Courage Ride has raised over $725,000 for sarcoma cancer research.</p><p>To date, Courage Ride proceeds have seeded numerous sarcoma cancer research grants. Many of those grants have evolved into promising, larger scale research studies. This newfound momentum in the Sarcoma Research Program has created a lot of enthusiasm among researchers, investigators, doctors and cancer care providers at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. The results are leading to new advancements, new partnerships and attracting some of the best research talent in the nation. Patient lives are improved as a result of these research studies and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is gaining worldwide recognition for its expertise in advancing sarcoma research.</p><p>Courage Ride’s mission is more crucial than ever considering that funding for cancer research has been shrinking over the past 10 years, according to the American Association for Cancer Research. Yet cancer remains one of the nation’s costliest diseases. The American Cancer Society’s 2022 estimates for soft tissue sarcomas in the United States (these statistics include both adults and children) project that 13,130 new soft tissue sarcomas will be diagnosed (7,470 cases in males and 5,660 cases in females) and 5,270 Americans (2,840 males and 2,430 females) are expected to die of soft tissue sarcomas. Over 100 adults and children in Iowa are diagnosed with sarcoma each year. Sarcoma receives one to two percent of all cancer research funding.</p><p>Discount For Early Registration</p><p>Registration is now open. Early adult registration is $75 (through Friday, August 5). Beginning August 6, adult registration is $85. On-site registration Friday, August 12 and 12 is $90. Youth registration (13-17) is $15. Registration includes breakfast and lunch, entertaining rest stops and SAG support. Live music will be held throughout the afternoon.</p><p>Visit www.CourageRide.org for more information about the event including registration, route maps, parking, or to make a donation. </p><p>ABOUT THE RIDE</p><ul><li>Start/finish location: Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City</li><li>Over 600 riders are expected to register</li><li>5 total routes, ranging from a 18 miles to a century ride (18, 38, 57, 86, 100 miles)</li><li>Registration at Big Grove opens at 6 a.m.</li><li>Includes breakfast and lunch</li><li>Rest stops with food, drinks and live music</li><li>Cyclists receive detailed maps, SAG support and bike mechanics</li><li>Courage Ride jerseys available to order</li><li>A silent auction at Big Grove featuring items from area businesses, organizations and craftsmen</li><li>Adult-Early Registration (through Friday, August 5th) $75</li><li>Adult-Week of Registration (starting Saturday, August 6) $85</li><li>On-site registration Friday, August 12 and 13 is $90.</li><li>Youth (13-17) $15</li><li>Children 12 & under are free.</li></ul><p>Visit CourageRide.org for route maps, registration information or to make a donation. </p><p>Also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!</p><p>Join us for this fun event and help us "Fight Sarcoma Cancer. Together."</p> 2022-04-02 17:00:00 -0500
8/13/226:00 a.m.Big Grove Brewery & TaproomIowa City -
Chris Knight Live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City
<p>The First Avenue Club welcomes back Chris Knight for an intimate acoustic performance on Saturday, October 8th. General Admission tickets (seats at a table with other guests) are $25. Reserved Tables are available. BBQ dinner (Pulled Pork or Pulled Chicken with Potato Salad and Cole Slaw) is available for $13/person and must be ordered with tickets. Doors for Dinner: 6:30pm. Doors for Non-Dinner guests: 7pm. Show is at 8pm.</p><p>Front Row Tables: SOLD OUT</p><p>Table for 4 with tickets: $100</p><p>Table for 6 with tickets: $150</p><p>Table for 8 with tickets: $200</p><p>General Admission (will be seated at table with other guests) : $25</p><p>BBQ Dinner: $13 (must be purchased at same time as tickets)</p><p>https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/chris-knight/313?cs=true&cst=custom</p><p>“It’s hard to know how people are gonna react,” Chris Knight says of Almost Daylight, his ninth album and first new recording in over seven years. “I’ve written songs about a lot of different things going all the way back to my first record, and some folks still think ‘somebody kills somebody’ is all I write about. Maybe that’s why I was bound and determined to get these particular songs on this album. If people like them, then we’ll be fine. But I wasn’t gonna do it any other way.”</p><p>For the past 20 years, Chris Knight has only made music his own way. He’s released eight acclaimed albums, played thousands of electrifying live shows and built generations of fervent fans from Texas honky-tonks to Manhattan rock clubs. He’s been hailed as “the last of a dying breed…a taciturn loner with an acoustic guitar and a college degree” (The New York Times) and “a storyteller in the best traditions of Mellencamp and Springsteen” (USA Today). Bottom line, he’s hard-earned his reputation as one of America’s most uncompromising and respected singer/songwriters. And now with Almost Daylight, Knight delivers the most powerful – and unexpected – music of his career.</p><p>Almost Daylight is very much a Chris Knight album, familiarly featuring vivid pictures of rural characters, desperate men and hardscrabble survivors. At the same time it’s unlike anything Knight has done before, with formidable testaments to compassion, redemption and even straight-up love. It’s an album both tough and tender, as bare-knuckled as it is open-hearted. “I do think there’s a cohesiveness to this album,” Knight explains in his thick Kentucky rasp. “The title is key, I suppose. Through all these songs, you could find a theme about seeking shelter.”</p><p>Produced, mixed and mastered by Grammy-winner Ray Kennedy – best-known for his 30+ year creative partnership with Steve Earle as well as producing Chris’ Enough Rope (2006), Trailer II (2009) and Little Victories (2012) albums – Almost Daylight also sounds like no other Knight record, with scorching guitars by Georgia Satellites founder and two-time Knight album producer Dan Baird, rich background vocals by Chris Clark, Siobhan Kennedy and Lee Ann Womack, and deeper instrumentation than ever before. “Chris had been playing some of these songs on the road and started developing ideas before we got to the studio,” Kennedy says. “He and I talked about keeping the Appalachian factor with banjo, fiddle, harmonica and mandolin where it felt right. It was significant that Dan was involved, as he’s the man who can play guitar with the right feeling for Chris. The background vocals really brought the fire, and this lead to ideas for piano, Hammond B-3, accordion and Wurlitzer electric piano. Everything evolved from the performance of each song and I let the songs dictate what they needed in order to evolve into an album.”</p><p>“I was determined not to do any acoustic songs on this album,” Chris explains. “I wanted it all to sound edgy and raw, but to feel big at the same time. We kept trying different approaches until I felt we landed on what worked. The thing is, some of my songs might take a year of writing before I even think they’re ready for recording and I fretted about every one of these. I’ve never put a cover song on any of my records before, but there are two covers on this one. And I think it all fits together pretty good.”</p><p>The album opens with “I’m William Callahan”, a defiant roar fueled by equal parts pride, memories and searing guitar. “Crooked Mile” is classic Knight, a piercing take on outsiders bound by love, while the poignant “Send It On Down” is a plaintive plea for salvation. There are tales of small-town despair (“I Won’t Look Back”), ominous rural menace (“Trouble Up Ahead”) and melancholic break-ups (“Everybody’s Lonely Now”). Chris’ cover of Johnny Cash’s “Flesh And Blood” – which originally appeared on the Dualtone 2002 tribute album Dressed In Black – is a poignant interpretation of Cash’s ode to devotion. The plainspoken positivity of “Go On” is one of Knight’s most life-affirming songs, while “The Damn Truth” is a ferociously clear-eyed look at our current cultural divide. The title track might be the most unexpected Knight song of all, an unapologetic paean to the power of love. “That’s probably my favorite song on the album,” Chris says, “because it’s closest to the truth.” He then quickly adds with a laugh, “I’m killin’ people with love now.” The album closes with yet another surprise; a joyfully raucous duet between Knight and longtime fan John Prine on Prine’s 1973 classic “Mexican Home”. “I love that song, but it took me 15 years to find a way to do it,” Knight says. “I kept playing around, changing the vocal key and finally landed on the spot. I’ve been singing it my kitchen table for the last few years, and when we were down to the last song, I knew this should be it.”</p><p>With the release of Almost Daylight, this native son of Slaughters, Kentucky (population 238) is eager to get back on the road and perform these songs for the faithful. Meanwhile, the singer/songwriter who was originally inspired by the likes of Prine and Earle now finds himself influencing a new generation of artists who revere Knight’s idiosyncratic talent and attitude. “There’s all kinds of different ways to make music, but this is the way I chose to do it,” Chris says. “If I don’t have something worth saying I’m not opening my mouth, which is probably why I took seven years to make this album.” And for an artist who has always defied expectations, Chris Knight’s next chapter indeed feels like the dawn of a new day. “I haven’t suited everybody, but every time I get a new fan it tells me I’m doing something right,” he says. “I think my previous records have set a precedent, if only for me at the very least. I just want people to think this one stands up to everything else I’ve done.”</p><p><br></p> 2022-05-06 23:00:00 -0500
10/08/227:00 p.m.First Avenue ClubIowa City -
Fairfax USA Days Street Dance
<p>From 7 to 11PM enjoy all your favorite oldies and classic country live hits performed by local band, Shake, Rattle & Roll at the Fairfax American Legion. Beer tent opens at 6:30 and must be 21 to consume alcohol, but all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.</p><p>Cost is a free will donation which benefits the Fairfax Veterans Memorial Project. County Line BBQ's food truck will be on-site. Please no outside food or drink.</p> 2022-05-11 23:00:00 -0500
6/24/226:30 p.m.Fairfax American LegionFairfax -
Flatland Cavalry Live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City
<p>Flatland Cavalry returns to the First Avenue Club on Saturday, July 16, 2022 (rescheduled from January 15th). General Admission tickets: $20 (plus $4 service fee) and Reserved Table for 4 is SOLD OUT. Doors are 7pm and the show is 8pm.</p><p>Tickets: <a href="https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/flatland-cavalry/258?cs=true&cst=custom&fbclid=IwAR2HiHCqNH5Kgxp5iMIY6rfCuN6C-dndlLA8legoHTcXXbtuwmdmJH8F-S8">https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/flatland-cavalry/258?cs=true&cst=custom&fbclid=IwAR2HiHCqNH5Kgxp5iMIY6rfCuN6C-dndlLA8legoHTcXXbtuwmdmJH8F-S8</a></p><p>With their highly anticipated sophomore album, Homeland Insecurity, Texas’ Flatland Cavalry wants to stop and smell the roses. Bandleader and chief lyricist Cleto Cordero is fine with examining the present. There’s an appreciation for all the sharp detail and high-spirited emotions of today. Flatland Cavalry—the aforementioned Cordero, guitarist Reid Dillon, bassist Jonathan Saenz, drummer Jason Albers, and newest member, fiddle player Wesley Hall—has been stretching their legs across the country this past year after honing their craft and voice in the music boomtown of Lubbock, Texas. Homeland Insecurity finds Flatland further evolving as musicians and storytellers. They continue to expand their sonic palettes while remaining true to those defining characteristics that made them rising standouts years ago. On their previous releases, Come May and Humble Folks, Cordero and company harnessed untethered emotions, feel-good rhythms, and simple raw energy to make it into the hearts of fans and critics. There was power in Cordero’s proverbial pen that resonated with the highs and lows of college life. “We’re all just out of college,” says Cordero. “We’re in our mid-twenties. We’re all told growing up that by the time you’re out of school, you’ll have it all figured out, but that’s not really how it is. You’re still out there trying to find yourself.” It’s not a jump into adult life. That’s a facade and outright lie. Life doesn’t happen that way. You don’t turn 25 and become a fully-formed person. Rather, Homeland Insecurity finds Flatland exploring the anxieties, unsureness, growth, resilience, falters, fear, maturation, and eventual lessons learned as your grow older. By no means does Cordero and company feel they have it figured out, but rather, are trying to figure it out themselves as well. “I think at some point, you feel like you need to grow-up, but you don’t know how,” says Cordero. “You’re searching for that path though. You’re overturning every rock trying to find the secret that gets on to the next. I’m not trying to be a teacher or anything. I just wish someone would have told me earlier on and saved me the heartache of it all.” Flatland is unabashed in this search knowing that they’ve always wanted to be band where their crowd grew along with them. Cordero knows he could have just revisited old themes, young lust narratives, and drinking days glory for another album. He could have easily rehashed old ideas and gotten a pass for them as long as they were catchy, but he wouldn’t have been able to live with himself. There’s an uneasiness in his voice when even broaching the subject of cookie-cutter songs. You can hear him loosening a tie around his neck that isn’t there. “I had a lot I wanted to say,” says Cordero. “I knew there was a better way of saying it. I didn’t want to write at the same pace I was at during Humble Folks. And I don’t want to write at this pace in the future.” Homeland Insecurity sees Cordero sanding and smoothing the edges as a lyricist and storyteller. He’s always had an ear for memorable melodies and a gift at finding the heart of the story. But here, he expands and challenges himself to not only write at a deeper thematic level, but to simply become a better songwriter. “Everything I’d written before, it was always just something I had to get out. It was always spurred on by an emotion, but that doesn’t mean the lyrical side was rich,” says Cordero. “I have to really say something. Everything has to be purposeful. I can’t get stuck.” Indeed. Flatland Cavalry isn’t stuck in a rut. Despite embracing the harsh realities of modern civilization and the anxieties of life, Flatland carves out their own path on Homeland Insecurity.</p> 2022-02-01 23:00:00 -0600
7/16/227:00 p.m.First Avenue ClubIowa City -
Tyler Richton & the High Bank Boys
<p>We're excited to bring you live music with Tyler Richton & the High Bank Boys! We're bringin' true country music back one honky-tonk at a time.</p><p>TICKETS Cost for tickets are $10. A week before the event, tickets will go up to $20. This is a limited availability, ticketed event. Tickets are capped at 4 per person.</p><p>FOOD Food provided by by food trucks. They will be announced at a later date. Fireside does not allow guests to bring outside food or beverages on premise. Violators of this policy may be asked to leave.</p><p>WHAT TO BRING We strongly encourage you to bring your own lawn chair & your favorite wine glass. For our guests safety, we only provide plastic tumbler glasses for music events.</p><p>SEATING OPTIONS Seating is first come, first serve however we do have a few areas available to rent and reserve for the night. *Tickets must be purchased in order to make a reservation. For reservation information, contact us at events@firesidewinery.com or (319) 662-4222</p> 2022-03-12 22:00:00 -0600
8/06/227:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
The Bellamy Brothers Live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City
<p>The First Avenue Club welcomes back the Bellamy Brothers with special guests Boot Jack Duo on Saturday, October 22, 2022. TABLE OPTIONS: Reserved Table for 4 with tickets $185. Reserved Table for 6 with tickets $270. Reserved Table for 8 with Tickets $350. General Admission Ticket with Seat at a Table (seated with other patrons) $40. Reserved table patrons must have at least one person check in at 7pm to get their table assignment. Standing General Admission Tickets: $25. Doors are 7pm. The show starts at 8pm. This is an all-ages show,</p><p>Tickets: <a href="https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/the-bellamy-brothers/190?cs=true&cst=custom">https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/the-bellamy-brothers/190?cs=true&cst=custom</a></p><p>Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating over 40 years of success. The road that started on the pop music charts in the ‘70’s, took a winding turn into country music in the ‘80’s, paving the way for duos to come, such as Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Big & Rich and previously—The Judds. But before the road forked into country, the musical odyssey of brothers Bellamy started creatively smoldering in their home state of Florida, before exploding nationally amidst the ’70’s pop music culture of L.A. The brothers first official gig was in 1968, playing a free show with their father at the Rattlesnake Roundup in San Antonio, Florida. They honed their early skills playing Black clubs throughout the south, and singing backup for artists such as Percy Sledge, Eddie Floyd and Little Anthony & The Imperials. Within a few months, the brothers moved north, immersing themselves and their rock/country sound in the Atlanta market, where the Allman Brothers were the emerging kings of the music world. With the dawning of the Age of Aquarius on the horizon, and America embroiled in a smoke haze of drugs, civil unrest and an unpopular war, The Bellamy’s music picked-up the hard driving edge that bespoke the times. Songwriting had become David Bellamy’s drug of choice during the long road gigs he and Howard were regularly pulling bodies and equipment to and from. It was his songwriting that was posed to soon provide the duo a national breakout. The break came in the form of the hit, “Spiders & Snakes,” written by David and recorded by Jim Stafford. The song became a smash, eventually selling more than three million units worldwide. It became the catapult that rocketed the brothers onto the L.A. music scene. Young and impressionable, Howard and David fell into the musical circle of the greats of the day: Bob Dylan, James Taylor and Van Morrison, as well as West Coast based country rockers like Poco and the Byrds. It was a creative shoe that fit. Now known by their music and the company they were keeping, The Bellamy’s officially lifted off the launch pad in 1976 when their single, “Let Your Love Flow,” became an instant smash in both the U.S. and Europe. It stayed on the international charts long enough to build a huge international fan base for the hip young brothers that endures to this day. In Germany alone it perched at No. 1 for more than two months. The love was indeed flowing as The Bellamy’s jammed for audiences on their sold-out concerts and shared stages with the likes of Loggins & Messina, the Doobie Brothers and the Beach Boys with their patented blend of rock/country music. True to their musical roots, their style and their songwriting was moving steadily more towards their raising. By the late ‘70’s The Bellamy’s were emerging on the country charts with another bona fide smash. “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” originally scrawled on a dinner napkin by David, rocketed them to the top of the country charts the way “Let Your Love Flow,” had done in the pop market just a few years earlier. It proved to be the first of a string of fourteen No. 1 singles in the U.S. alone. Success followed success: “Dancing Cowboys,” “Sugar Daddy,” “You Ain’t Just Whistlin’ Dixie,” “Lovers Live Longer,” “Do You Love As Good As You Look,” “Redneck Girl,” “For All The Wrong Reasons,” “I Love Her Mind,” “I Need More Of You,” “Old Hippie,” “Too Much Is Not Enough,” “Kids Of The Baby Boom,” “Reggae Cowboy” and “Crazy From The Heart,”…all have lined the corridors of the Bellamy’s musical history and their walls with platinum and gold. Along the way, Howard and David created a patent on the newly cool “duo” category in country music. In the era of the 2000’s, The Bellamy Brothers hold the record in both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association Awards (CMA) for the most duo nominations. Numerous GRAMMY nods have also been directed toward the brothers. Internationally, the story has been the same—though the titles may be different. The Bellamy’s have released more than two-dozen hit songs outside the U.S. that were never released here. With a sharp eye on the songwriting skills that have been the bedrock of their success, Howard and David concur that their career is unique in their international finesse for matching their songs to the market. “For the international releases, you have to have a strong melody,” notes David. “The lyric is very important, but internationally the melody is something fans can lock into, even if they can’t understand the lyrics.” Howard and David continue to perform and film TV specials in Europe and around the world. These days when the subject turns to touring, The Bellamy’s are showing a new generation of country music how it’s done. Country superstar Blake Shelton has helped introduce a new era of fans to the hits of The Bellamy Brothers during his annual Friends and Heroes Tour, where they continue to captivate arena audiences around the country. “We’re old road dogs,” grins Howard when asked about the motivation behind the brothers 200 plus concert dates each year. Adds David: “Our live draw is bigger than it was in the ‘80’s. I think the same people that grew up with us and with our music in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s obviously have raised a whole new generation of Bellamy fans who started toddling to our music. Now they’re turning up at our concerts as college kids, who are really turned on and tuned in to us and our music...it’s a great feeling.” On the infrequent off days from the road, Howard and David head the bus back to their 150-acre family ranch in Darby, Florida just north of Tampa. A working ranch, the spread consists of Purebred Brahman Cattle and quarter horses. The Bellamy’s are opening up their lives to television audiences with their hit reality show “Honky Tonk Ranch.” Each episode of “Honky Tonk Ranch” enthralls viewers with the unpredictable misadventures of the Bellamy’s attempting to balance their globe-trotting touring schedule while also running their sprawling family ranch in south Florida. The show was originally broadcast on “The Cowboy Channel” (a subsidy of RFD-TV) and streamed around the world. Season two of “Honky Tonk Ranch” airs now on Thursday evenings at 8:30 p.m. ET on the Circle Network and will also be available for worldwide streaming in the very near future. The Bellamy Brothers celebrated their 40th anniversary with the release of a two-CD collection, 40 years, an ambitious project containing 20 of their biggest hits and 20 brand-new songs. In 2019, the Bellamy’s released Over the Moon as well as their first book Let Your Love Flow – the Life and Times of The Bellamy Brothers. The book is about two Florida cowboys who journeyed from country poverty to worldwide musical stardom because they had the talent and because it never occurred to them, they couldn’t make it. Their most recent project, Bucket List, debuted in July of 2020 with “Rednecks (Lookin’ for Paychecks),” a timely take on the current situation, leading the EP. Bucket List also includes “No Country Music For Old Men,” a collaboration with longtime friend John Anderson inspired by the loss of Kenny Rogers, and more light-hearted songs like “Lay Low, Stay High,” which ties into Howard and David’s recent partnership with the Florida-based medical marijuana company, Trulieve, on their flower product line Old Hippie Stash.</p> 2022-02-01 23:00:00 -0600
10/22/227:00 p.m.First Avenue ClubIowa City -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Work Session</p> 2022-05-18 12:00:00 -05005/23/2211:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Elected Officials and Department Head Meeting immediately followed by the Department Head Updates</p> 2022-05-18 11:00:00 -05005/24/228:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Linn County Board of Supervisors
<p>Formal Session</p> 2022-05-18 12:00:00 -05005/25/2211:00 a.m.Jean Oxley Public Service CenterCedar Rapids -
Business Breakfast Series - June 2022
<p>A panel of business leaders and city officials will discuss lessons learned over the past two years, as well as what’s in the works for downtown businesses and development as inflation and the economy continue to throw curves. And, more important, what should businesses and the city consider going forward.</p><p><strong>Panel Participants:</strong></p><p>Darryl High - High Properties and Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District</p><p>Tiffany O'Donnell - Cedar Rapids Mayor</p><p>Andy Schumacher - Cobble Hill and Caucho</p><p>Jesse Thoeming - Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance</p><p><strong>Moderators:</strong></p><p>Michael Chevy Castranova - The Gazette</p><p>Marissa Payne - The Gazette</p><p><br></p><p>Register now for free at https://www.thegazette.com/special-events/the-gazette-business-breakfast-series-june-2022/</p><p><br></p> 2022-05-19 10:00:00 -05006/21/229:00 a.m.The GazetteCedar Rapids -
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Rituals and Altars at Harvest Preserve: A Mindful Practice
<p>Join us in learning about the use of ritual and altars within your own healing work, including the benefits of their use as well as how they may provide enhancements to current practices. You will be led through a series of self explorations, focusing on inner growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Consider bringing talismans/charms that are meaningful to you, as well as natural material offerings to leave at altars. You will also be invited to find offerings which call to you as we journey our way through the Preserve.</p><p><br></p><p>There will be a brisk hike and mindful practices throughout the experience. </p><p><br></p><p>If you attended our prior event, please come 30 minutes after start time to commune, participate and revisit these practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Dress warmly, this is an <strong>all outdoor</strong> event.</p><p><br></p><p>REGISTRATION</p><p>Sliding scale fee: $30 - $0, based upon your access to resources.</p><p>Harvest Preserve and Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.harvestpreserve.org/membership-volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Harvest Preserve membership.</a></li></ul><p>INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY</p><p>We need a minimum of 12 attendees to host the class. <strong>Please invite friends and family</strong> to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.</p><p><br></p><p>EDUCATOR</p><p>Guided by Anne Ventullo, Eco-therapist, mindful practitioner and lover of the woods. </p><p><br></p><p>COVID 19 POLICY</p><p>The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.</p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</p><p>This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.</p><ul><li><a href="https://cfjc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Johnson County Community Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://rahuntfdn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Roy A. Hunt Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.icgov.org/?id=1082" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a></li><li><a href="https://100grannies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">100 Grannies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.earlmay.com/locations/iowa-city-iowa" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Earl May Garden Center</a></li><li><a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/master-gardener-program" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Master Gardeners of Johnson County</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newpi.coop/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">New Pioneer Food Co-op</a></li></ul> 2022-04-18 12:00:00 -0500
10/15/2210:00 a.m.Backyard AbundanceIowa City -
Local Food Systems Presentation
<p>Interested in learning about what Local Food Systems are, their benefits, a Circular Economy, and Local Food System Examples? </p><p>Come attend this virtual event via <strong>Zoom</strong> with the Hiawatha Public Library and Green Iowa AmeriCorps Members at Linn County Sustainability.</p><p>There will be a brief overview of Local Food Systems, their benefits, and a Circular Economy. Following, speaker Ayla Boylen will share information about the Resiliency Hub at the Fillmore Center, and how that contributes to providing local food. There will be a Q&A following the presentation.</p><p>Registration is required to get the zoom link. To register click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdeCqrDMqGt3BXt61AF4cL6-vVbql2NEC">here</a></p><p><br></p> 2022-05-04 20:00:00 -0500
7/22/227:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Memorial Day - Avenue of Flags
<p><strong>Every year, Cedar Memorial is proud to invite the public to our Memorial Day Avenue of Flags.</strong> More than 1,500 American flags line the avenues from Saturday morning through Monday evening to honor our veterans and all those who serve in the military.<br><br></p> 2022-04-08 17:00:00 -05005/28/228:00 a.m.Cedar MemorialCedar Rapids -
Memorial Day - Avenue of Flags
<p><strong>Every year, Cedar Memorial is proud to invite the public to our Memorial Day Avenue of Flags.</strong> More than 1,500 American flags line the avenues from Saturday morning through Monday evening to honor our veterans and all those who serve in the military.<br><br></p> 2022-05-29 17:00:00 -05005/29/228:00 a.m.Cedar MemorialCedar Rapids -
Memorial Day - Avenue of Flags
<p><strong>Every year, Cedar Memorial is proud to invite the public to our Memorial Day Avenue of Flags.</strong> More than 1,500 American flags line the avenues from Saturday morning through Monday evening to honor our veterans and all those who serve in the military.<br><br></p> 2022-05-30 17:00:00 -05005/30/228:00 a.m.Cedar MemorialCedar Rapids -
Word Level 1 2019
<p>Learn the basics of word processing with Microsoft Word 2019. You will create and edit documents, work with tables and create reports with customized formatting features such as tab stops, headers/footers, page breaks, columns and text styles. Also learn how to work with shapes, use WordArt, insert pictures, use text boxes and page setup options and format the page background. Lastly learn how to use mail merge, work with the data source, and generate envelope and labels with mail merge. This beginning level class will help you with basic document preparation. Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience recommended. Tuition includes a textbook.</p> 2022-01-18 21:00:00 -06005/24/225:30 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
Excel Level 1 2019
<p>Microsoft Excel is a powerful spreadsheet application that is an essential tool in today's workplace. This beginning level class will teach you how to enter and edit data, format cells, work with numbers and dates, use AutoFill and perform worksheet calculations using formulas. You will rearrange data on a worksheet, manage multiple worksheets, use functions in formulas and use relative and absolute cell references. Excel is also able to create charts to compare data and has special features to make organizing large amounts of data easier. Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience recommended. Tuition includes a textbook.</p> 2022-01-18 21:00:00 -06005/31/225:30 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
Outlook Level 1 2019
<p>Microsoft Outlook 2019 is designed to keep you organized and on track. Learn how to make this productivity tool work for you. Learn the basics of getting started with Outlook, how to work with and organize incoming and outgoing email messages and how to manage and organize people in your contacts. Explore how view the calendar, and work within the calendar to schedule appointments and meetings, share and publish calendars and print calendars. Learn to make notes, tasks and integration work for you to stay organized and prepared. Tuition includes a textbook.</p> 2022-01-18 20:00:00 -06006/07/225:30 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
Home Staging 101
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">One of the best ways to sell your home fast is to stage it! Learn the basics of getting your home ready to sell and mistakes sellers should avoid.</td></tr></tbody></table> 2022-01-19 21:00:00 -06006/08/226:00 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
Home Buying 101
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">This class is designed to take the mystery out of the home buying experience with information perfect for both the first time buyer as well as for the person who would like a refresher course. Learn what you can afford, how mortgages work, what determines your mortgage payment, and the whole process from shopping to closing. Bring your concerns and unanswered questions to this home buying seminar. It’s the most helpful, pressure-free time you’ll spend on this important decision. A local lender, who specializes in first time home buyer education, will walk you step-by-step through the entire process.</td></tr></tbody></table> 2022-01-19 21:00:00 -06006/02/226:00 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
Zach Johnson Foundation Classic
<p>Join us for the annual Zach Johnson Foundation Classic on Monday, July 25th at Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is our largest fundraiser of the year and we cannot wait to welcome pros and celebrities to this great event. This is a free event to the public, no ticket is needed in advance. All proceeds benefit Kids on Course, a program of the Zach Johnson Foundation. Follow along on our Facebook and Instagram pages for more details.</p>
7/25/228:00 a.m.Zach Johnson FoundationCedar Rapids -
Bentonsport Riverfest
<p>Outdoor show along the Bentonsport Riverside park and historic district. Crafts, antiques, food, wine tasting, local made fudge, music, art show, free covered wagon rides, artist, blacksmith and other demonstrations. Local artisan shops and Indian Artifact museum will be open. A campground and local lodging is available. </p><p>Visit www.greefstore.com for more details or vendor information.</p> 2022-02-28 17:00:00 -0600
10/15/2210:00 a.m.Bentonsport Historic DistrictKeosauqua -
Trekfest 37 - Lucas Beebe
<p>Lucas Beebe is a solo singer/guitar player full time since 2013. Performing 100+ shows a year anywhere from garage parties to opening for major acts. Lucas has made a name for himself by headlining at the Knoxville Nationals, Iowa State Fair and other venues all over the Midwest.</p><p>He covers everything from Country, Matchbox 20, Ed Sheeran, Prince and much more!</p><p>For more information about Lucas Beebe and his music visit his Facebook Page!<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lucasbeebemusic/?__cft__[0]=AZUPgXCSa-BFYVV1ZmLLSDmapLXjB8nsOzVYFsKzFPaBqBu93sWkUaZJBpYRqoG8caS7u4z6Df1cXjrVoE5GRPjzLZsc2VCZdP8ZYomEzv0BNCYT0SkvNltN8TaFHfDssBE&__tn__=q" tabindex="0">https://www.facebook.com/lucasbeebemusic/</a></p><p>This is a free event and is open to the public!</p> 2022-03-09 17:30:00 -0600
6/25/223:30 p.m.Riverside Area Community Clubriverside -
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St. Joseph Fun Days
<p>We invite everyone to join us June 3-5 for a weekend full of family-friendly events including a children's carnival, 5K run, raffle, and more at St. Joseph Fun Days!</p><p>Gate entry and parking are FREE. </p><p>Enjoy classic event staples such as<br>- bingo<br>- country store and silent auction<br>- nightly live music<br>- carnival rides<br>- hog roast and other food<br>- beverage tent (family and 21+ areas)<br>- and more!</p><p>Event Times:</p><p>Friday, June 3 – 4 pm – 11:00 pm<br>Saturday, June 4 – 11:00 am – 11:00 pm<br>Sunday, June 5 – 11:30am – 6:00 pm</p><p>Address:</p><p>St. Joseph Catholic Church</p><p>1790 14th St. </p><p>Marion, IA 52302</p><p><br></p> 2022-05-19 23:00:00 -0500
6/03/224:00 p.m.St. Joseph Catholic ChurchMarion -
Art Lovers Book Club: The House of Fragile Things: Jewish Art Collectors and the Fall of France by James McAuley
<p>In the dramatic years between 1870 and the end of World War II, a number of prominent French Jews—pillars of an embattled community—invested their fortunes in France’s cultural artifacts, sacrificed their sons to the country’s army, and were ultimately rewarded by seeing their collections plundered and their families deported to Nazi concentration camps.<br><br>In this rich, evocative account, James McAuley explores the central role that art and material culture played in the assimilation and identity of French Jews in the<em> fin-de-siècle</em>. Weaving together narratives of various figures, some familiar from the works of Marcel Proust and the diaries of Jules and Edmond Goncourt—the Camondos, the Rothschilds, the Ephrussis, the Cahens d'Anvers—McAuley shows how Jewish art collectors contended with a powerful strain of anti-Semitism: they were often accused of “invading” France’s cultural patrimony. The collections these families left behind—many ultimately donated to the French state—were their response, tragic attempts to celebrate a nation that later betrayed them.</p> 2022-03-17 17:00:00 -0500
10/20/224:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Trekfest 37 - Dave Zollo and The Body Electric
<p>The long-awaited new release from Iowa City-based singer/songwriter/bandleader/producer, featuring 9 new songs and made with his touring band, The Body Electric, as well as many musical guests, and is co-produced by long-time musical partner Stephen Howard. Zollo is known for his work as a sideman with such American roots-music luminaries as Todd Snider, Greg Brown, The Pines, and William Elliot Whitmore (to name a few) but also for his work as songwriter and frontman of Iowa's alt-country pioneers, High and Lonesome, and the solo records he made with his own band. This is Zollo's first recording since leaving the record label he founded and ran from 1994-2005, Trailer Records, which put out releases by Greg Brown, Bo Ramsey, High and Lonesome, Pieta Brown, Brother Trucker and Kelly Pardekooper, among many others. As with Zollo's previous records, "For Hire" mixes rock and roll, blues, soul, gospel and honkey-tonk, to create a unique sound all his own. </p> 2022-03-09 15:00:00 -0600
6/25/2212:30 p.m.Riverside Area Community Clubriverside -
Beatles vs Stones — A Musical Showdown
<p>The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock history—which band is the greatest? </p><p>The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock history—which band is the greatest? In alternating power sets, two internationally known tribute bands face off in an on-stage, mash-up duel. </p><p>Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the country’s top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning the Beatles’ career. They engage in a musical “showdown” of the hits against premier Stones tribute band Satisfaction—The International Rolling Stones Show, who offer a faithful rendition of the music and style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the bad boys of the British Invasion.</p><p><em>“The most unique tribute show in decades,” said the L.A. Times</em></p> 2022-04-20 22:00:00 -0500
5/25/227:30 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
An Evening with Joshua Moehling & Heather Gudenkauf
<p>Join us at the Cedar Rapids Public Library - Downtown, as we welcome debut author Joshua Moehling. Joshua will be joined by New York Times Bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf as they discuss Joshua's book, And There He Kept Her.<br><br><strong>About Joshua Moehling</strong><br>Joshua Moehling works in the medical device industry by day and writes at night. And There He Kept Her is his first novel. He lives in Minneapolis.<br><br><strong>About Heather Gudenkauf</strong><br>Heather Gudenkauf is the Edgar Award nominated, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of eight novels. Her debut novel, THE WEIGHT OF SILENCE, was an instant NYT bestseller and remained on the list for 22 weeks. Gudenkauf’s critically acclaimed novels have been published in over 20 countries and have been included in many Best Of lists including Seven Thrillers to Read This Summer by the New York Times, The 10 Best Thrillers and Mysteries of 2017 by The Washington Post, a Best Book of 2017 by NPR, and a Best Book for the Beach by <a href="http://chicagonow.com/?fbclid=IwAR18sB4Gcu6ARGfOf0_hRyk91p2tm-eVsuY6V1wV50UgT_bNcydQH-e2GCg" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">ChicagoNow.com.</a> Her upcoming novel, THE OVERNIGHT GUEST was released on Jan. 25, 2022.</p> 2022-05-03 19:00:00 -0500
6/30/226:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library (Whipple Auditorium)Cedar Rapids, Iowa -
Lori Gravel & The Timber City Ramblers - Maquoketa Summer Concert Series
<p><strong>Free, family-friendly, outdoor live music in the Downtown Maquoketa Green Space.</strong> Bring lawn chairs or blankets and your dancing shoes! Enjoy supper or snacks from the Tri-M BBQ food truck starting at 5:30, and a treat for a freewill donation from one of our sponsors.<br><br>Hosted by Maquoketa Betterment/Hometown Pride with thanks to our sponsors: Chuck & Wendy Current, Black Hills Energy, Brad Deery Motors Auto Group, Dollar Fresh - Maquoketa, IA, DuTrac Community Credit Union, Innovate 120, Maquoketa Community Services, Maquoketa Kiwanis Club, Maquoketa Lions & Delmar Lions Clubs, Maquoketa Rotary Club, Maquoketa Sentinel-Press, Maquoketa State Bank, Optimist Club of Maquoketa, Walmart Maquoketa Local Community Grant, with funding provided by a grant from the Jackson County Area Tourism Association, jacksoncountyiowa.com, and other generous individuals, local businesses, and civic organizations.</p> 2022-05-20 20:00:00 -0500
6/02/226:00 p.m.Maquoketa Downtown Green SpaceMaquoketa