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The History Center - Walking Tour: Cedar Rapids Downtown
<p><span>Discover the oldest section of the city! This tour includes information on the development history of the evolving city center, its famous retail past as “Eastern Iowa’s Shopping Center”, railroads and streetcars, and the area known as Greene Square.</span></p><p> </p><p><span>Highlights include a closer look at locally designed architecture and updates on preservation projects!</span></p> 2019-03-09 19:00:00 -06007/09/196:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Longest Day of Summer Swim
2019-06-11 22:00:00 -0500
6/21/196:30 p.m.Cherry Hill Aquatic CenterCedar Rapids -
[Insight @ FPC CR] The Crusades - The Fourth Crusade
<p>[Insight @ FPC CR] The Crusades - The Fourth Crusade</p><p>This series examines the causes, events and legacy of the Crusades: the attempt of a barbaric group to violently establish a new state in the name of God. These events still influence Muslim attitudes toward the West and current world politics. </p><p><br></p><p>This session, the fourth and final in our series, will be on the Fourth Crusade: Constantinople’s fall in the thirteenth century ended Crusading. Our presenter and discussion leader, Michael Bryant, holds a Master’s degree in Medieval history, is a Management and Program Analyst at U.S. Department of Education and remains an avid historian.</p><p><br></p><p>Please join us from 9 am to 10 am in the Wernimont Room at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Cedar Rapids. These sessions are free and open to the public.</p> 2019-06-09 10:00:00 -05006/23/199:00 a.m.First Presbyterian ChurchCedar Rapids -
JUST CHURCH
<p><strong>About JustChurch</strong></p><p>JustChurch is a weekly, Saturday evening, downtown worshiping community in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor. JustChurch is “just” in two ways:</p><ul><li><br><ul><li>Just a worshipping community</li><li>Participates in acts of JUSTice that flow from worship</li></ul></li></ul><p>JustChurch is intentionally focused on worship steeped in ancient Christian tradition expressed in new, simple ways, without building ownership, standing committees, etc. JustChurch is a refuge to those who seek to express faith for good in a community of inclusion and who feel left out of current institutional religion. Since JustChurch wants money to do the most good it can do, it strives to be an 80/20 worshipping community (dedicating 80% of its income for maximal impact on justice while using 20% to cover intentionally low operating costs).</p> 2019-06-22 18:00:00 -0500
6/22/195:00 p.m.MERGEIowa City -
Cedar Rapids Roller Girls Freedom Festival Bout
<p>Come cheer on the Cedar Rapids Roller Girls as they take on the Wisconsin Men's Roller Derby team on June 22nd, 2019, at Veterans Memorial Building. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $13.00 at the door. Bring your Freedom Festival Button and get half price admission!! </p><p>Doors open at 6 pm, Action starts at 7 pm.</p><p>Veterans Memorial Building, 50 Second Ave Bridge, CR</p> 2019-06-11 21:00:00 -0500
6/22/196:00 p.m.Veterans Memorial BuildingCedar Rapids -
Balloon Glow
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is proud to continue the tradition of this iconic event! Join us back at the Sinclair Levy - 1430 2nd Street SE! Watch the sun go down, listening to the tunes and enjoying time with friends and family. The purpose is to enjoy the "glow" and once it is safe, the caution tape is removed and patrons are able to get up close and personal with these amazing balloons and the balloonists as well! </p><p>Gates open at 5pm.</p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><p><strong>Parking is extremely limited near the Sinclair Levy. Attendees are highly encouraged to shuttle to event. </strong></p><p><strong>Shuttle stops will be at Kingston Stadium, downtown locations - in front of White State Alehouse and EastBank Lounge, and Lot 44.</strong></p><p><strong>Handicap parking is available at the African American Museum.</strong></p><p>Soft sided coolers ONLY</p><p>No pets or fireworks (including sparklers)</p><p>Please treat the levy's property with respect.</p><p>Shuttles will take you to the entrances.</p><p>A Freedom Festival button is required for this event. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button. </p><p>The rain date for this event is scheduled for Thursday, June 27.</p> 2017-11-30 22:00:00 -0600
6/25/196:00 p.m.Sinclair LevyCedar Rapids -
Bubble Wonders - Anything is Possible!
<p>Each Thursday this summer, visit the Downtown Library for special performances and musical guests.</p><p>In a world of ever-decreasing attention spans, Geoff uses the wonders of bubbles, magic and storytelling as ways to capture and redirect the viewer’s attention. His presentation also shows others how to rekindle a sense of wonder in their own lives and demonstrates how persistence and a positive attitude can help make your dreams come true.</p><p>All performances are first-come, first-serve - wrist bands will be handed out one hour prior to each performance (except for the 9:15a performance).</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-17 10:15:00 -05006/20/199:15 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Sensory Bins In Greene Square
<p>The library will have a variety of sensory activities for your child to enjoy in Greene Square.</p><p>The library will have a variety of sensory activities for your child to enjoy in Greene Square. Sensory bins and other sensory activities can help children develop their fine motor skills and improve their focus and concentration. In the event of inclement weather, we will have the program in front of the library on the 4th Ave side under the eaves.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-23 10:30:00 -0500
6/24/1910:00 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Mays Island & 1st Street East
<p><span>Showcasing the unique Mays Island Historic District and the area now known as Kingston Village, explore the west side of downtown Cedar Rapids. Learn about the early history of Mays Island and how Cedar Rapids transformed it into the only island government center in North and South America. Then experience the history of what was once known as “Commercial Street”.</span></p><p> </p><p><span>A walk along several blocks of First Street SE will reveal details about the first downtown retail buildings before the Civil War, the construction of landmark “skyscrapers” and a closer look at surviving historic warehouse structures including the Smulekoff and Hach Buildings.</span></p> 2019-03-09 07:00:00 -06007/02/196:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids City HallCedar Rapids -
Downtown Block Party Primary Assembly
<p>Jason J. Snell is a multidisciplinary artist with expertise in several fields, including computer programming, motion design, and music composition. For over 20 years, he’s fused these talents into multimedia projects, most recently using an EEG biosensor to compose music and video with his mind.</p><p><br></p> 2019-06-07 21:30:00 -0500
6/22/198:30 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
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.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-19 10:25:00 -0500
6/19/199:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Storytellers - Teen Camp
<p>Storytelling and writing help us to convey our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This camp will look at different forms of writing and storytelling. Each day will focus on a different style including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and graphic novels. Clever writing prompts and games will get you inspired and ready to write. All experience levels are welcome.</p><p><br>This week-long camp focuses on writing, creativity, and cooperative skills. It will include minimal group work. Please make sure you can attend all days of the camp prior to registering. Registration only guarantees your spot until the start of the program. Please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day to check-in.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/event/1674676">https://events.crlibrary.org/event/1674676</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-19 16:30:00 -05006/19/1912:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Bubble Wonders - Anything is Possible!
<p>Each Thursday this summer, visit the Downtown Library for special performances and musical guests.</p><p>In a world of ever-decreasing attention spans, Geoff uses the wonders of bubbles, magic and storytelling as ways to capture and redirect the viewer’s attention. His presentation also shows others how to rekindle a sense of wonder in their own lives and demonstrates how persistence and a positive attitude can help make your dreams come true.</p><p>All performances are first-come, first-serve - wrist bands will be handed out one hour prior to each performance (except for the 9:15a performance).</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-17 11:30:00 -05006/20/1910:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Storytellers - Teen Camp
<p>Storytelling and writing help us to convey our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This camp will look at different forms of writing and storytelling. Each day will focus on a different style including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and graphic novels. Clever writing prompts and games will get you inspired and ready to write. All experience levels are welcome.</p><p><br>This week-long camp focuses on writing, creativity, and cooperative skills. It will include minimal group work. Please make sure you can attend all days of the camp prior to registering. Registration only guarantees your spot until the start of the program. Please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day to check-in.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/event/1674676">https://events.crlibrary.org/event/1674676</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-20 16:30:00 -05006/20/1912:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
School's Out
<p>A stimulating hour for elementary school children on days when school is not in session.</p><p>School's out for summer! Each School's Out program for children K-5 will give children the chance to try something new, fun (and maybe messy!).</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-20 14:00:00 -05006/20/191:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Bubble Wonders - Anything is Possible!
<p>Each Thursday this summer, visit the Downtown Library for special performances and musical guests.</p><p>In a world of ever-decreasing attention spans, Geoff uses the wonders of bubbles, magic and storytelling as ways to capture and redirect the viewer’s attention. His presentation also shows others how to rekindle a sense of wonder in their own lives and demonstrates how persistence and a positive attitude can help make your dreams come true.</p><p>All performances are first-come, first-serve - wrist bands will be handed out one hour prior to each performance (except for the 9:15a performance).</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-17 14:00:00 -0500
6/20/191:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
CR Comic Book Club
<p>Comic book talk with other fans spotlighting a particular character, creator, or genre.</p><p>Are you a comic book enthusiast? Want to share your love for this artful style of literature? Join the CR Comic Book Club at 6:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Downtown Library for comic book talk with other fans. Each month spotlights a particular character, creator, or genre, and we let the conversation go wherever it takes us. All ages and interest levels are welcome and invited to attend.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-20 19:30:00 -0500
6/20/196:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Freedom Festival Car Show
<pre> </pre><p>Come to downtown Cedar Rapids and check out the local classic cars over the scenic Cedar River! </p><p><strong><u>Venue Change: </u></strong>The Car Show will be moved to the 2nd Avenue bridge for 20119, due to construction on the 3rd Avenue bridge. </p><p>Don't forget the pancake breakfast over at the Veteran's Memorial Building!</p><p>This event is free with a button. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p> 2017-11-30 12:00:00 -0600
7/04/198:00 a.m.DowntownCedar Rapids -
Storytellers - Teen Camp
<p>Storytelling and writing help us to convey our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This camp will look at different forms of writing and storytelling. Each day will focus on a different style including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and graphic novels. Clever writing prompts and games will get you inspired and ready to write. All experience levels are welcome.</p><p><br>This week-long camp focuses on writing, creativity, and cooperative skills. It will include minimal group work. Please make sure you can attend all days of the camp prior to registering. Registration only guarantees your spot until the start of the program. Please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day to check-in.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/event/1674676">https://events.crlibrary.org/event/1674676</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-21 16:30:00 -05006/21/1912:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Freedom Festival 4th of July Concert
<p>This year we are bringing back The Johnny Holm Band! Celebrate the Fourth of July with us right in downtown Cedar Rapids at the McGrath Amphitheatre. Opening for The Johnny Holm Band will be local talent, Boot Jack Band. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the night! Doors to the concert will open at 4:00 p.m. and the night will conclude with the celebration of Freedom Festival Fireworks. Doors open at 4:00 pm.</p><p>This concert is free with a button. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p> 2017-11-30 21:45:00 -0600
7/04/195:00 p.m.McGrath AmphitheatreCedar Rapids -
JUST CHURCH
<p><strong>About JustChurch</strong></p><p>JustChurch is a weekly, Saturday evening, downtown worshiping community in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor. JustChurch is “just” in two ways:</p><ul><li><br><ul><li>Just a worshipping community</li><li>Participates in acts of JUSTice that flow from worship</li></ul></li></ul><p>JustChurch is intentionally focused on worship steeped in ancient Christian tradition expressed in new, simple ways, without building ownership, standing committees, etc. JustChurch is a refuge to those who seek to express faith for good in a community of inclusion and who feel left out of current institutional religion. Since JustChurch wants money to do the most good it can do, it strives to be an 80/20 worshipping community (dedicating 80% of its income for maximal impact on justice while using 20% to cover intentionally low operating costs).</p> 2019-06-29 18:00:00 -0500
6/29/195:00 p.m.MERGEIowa City -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Creep the Alleys #1
<p><span>Downtown alleys reveal a great deal of history about Cedar Rapids buildings and they can be a little spooky too! Come explore the dark side of downtown architecture with this unique historic alley tour.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Included areas stories of how alleys function as service and utility access, how they provided secret entrances for Prohibition era businesses as well as clever retail store designs. There will be a few surprises along the tour as well! Please wear alley appropriate footwear!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>*All Alley Tours will be limited to the first 75 people</span></p> 2019-03-09 19:00:00 -060010/01/196:00 p.m.Town Centre PlazaCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Creep the Alleys #2
<p><span>Downtown alleys reveal a great deal of history about Cedar Rapids buildings and they can be a little spooky too! Come explore the dark side of downtown architecture with this unique historic alley tour.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Included areas stories of how alleys function as service and utility access, how they provided secret entrances for Prohibition era businesses as well as clever retail store designs. There will be a few surprises along the tour as well! Please wear alley appropriate footwear!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>*All Alley Tours will be limited to the first 75 people</span></p> 2019-03-09 19:00:00 -060010/08/196:00 p.m.Town Centre PlazaCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Walking Tour: Creep the Alleys #3
<p><span>Downtown alleys reveal a great deal of history about Cedar Rapids buildings and they can be a little spooky too! Come explore the dark side of downtown architecture with this unique historic alley tour.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Included areas stories of how alleys function as service and utility access, how they provided secret entrances for Prohibition era businesses as well as clever retail store designs. There will be a few surprises along the tour as well! Please wear alley appropriate footwear!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>*All Alley Tours will be limited to the first 75 people</span></p> 2019-03-09 19:00:00 -060010/22/196:00 p.m.Town Centre PlazaCedar Rapids -
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Downtown Block Party Open Play Video Games
<p>Stop by during the Downtown Block Party to play Mario Kart and Smash Bros! All ages are welcome.</p><p><br></p> 2019-06-07 20:00:00 -0500
6/22/196:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Preschool Story Time
<p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-25 10:30:00 -0500
6/25/1910:00 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Bad Art Night - Create Something Dreadful
<p>Bad Art Night is the chance to express yourself creatively without judgement.</p><p>We'll supply you with lots of leftover junk to freely express your inner weirdness, greatness, and whatever-ness. The only requirement for attendance is the willingness to have fun, and we don't even care if you're good at that. Registration required; space is limited.<br>Have some fun. Meet some people. Take home some art.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-23 19:30:00 -05006/25/196:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar 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.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-26 10:25:00 -0500
6/26/199:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Bookish Arts and Crafts
<p>Join us every month to complete a craft or project. All are designed to be completed within the session and all materials will be provided. Everyone is welcome unless specified.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid">https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-06-26 19:30:00 -0500
6/26/196:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Wild Time Exotics
<p>Each Thursday this summer, visit the Downtown Library for special performances and musical guests.</p><p>Get up close and hands-on with a variety of exotic animals with Wild Times Exotics. Watch the Coatimundi jump and play, the Patagonian Cavy hop and spin, the Fennec Fox be a sly fox, and, of course, meet the Rosehair Tarantula. Animals in attendance are subject to change, but it's guaranteed to be a once-in-a-lifetime encounter!</p><p>All performances are first-come, first-serve - wrist bands will be handed out one hour prior to each performance (except for the 9:15a performance).</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-23 22:15:00 -05006/27/199:15 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids