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• Fall Concert Featuring Kirkwood Community College Concert Choir, Jazz Express, Jazz Transit

  <p>Join us in Ballantyne Auditorium on Kirkwood Community College's campus for a fall concert, featuring the Kirkwood Concert Choir, Jazz Express, and Jazz Transit groups! This is a concert in two parts, held on Friday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. The show is directed by Dr. Fred Kiser.</p><p>Part one of our fall concert is titled, "Washington Women" and is a multi-movement piece consisting of speeches from female voices throughout United States history.</p><p>Part two is titled, "Vocal Jazz," featuring pieces composed, arranged, and/or performed by women.</p><p>This show is free to Kirkwood students, faculty, and staff with a Kirkwood ID! Adult tickets are $10, and tickets are $5 for those age 55+ and under 18. Get your tickets now at&nbsp;<a href="https://kirkwoodarts.simpletix.com/?fbclid=IwAR2sMpsSraCYGBXWDYq1b95qubdfPELW3Xd8MAzYiOjC1CYau7Z4XrQM130" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://kirkwoodarts.simpletix.com/</a>!</p> 2023-11-15 21:30:00 -0600

  12/01/23 @ 7:30 p.m.

  7:30 p.m.

  Kirkwood Community College, Ballantyne Auditorium

  Cedar Rapids

• Susan Werner

  <p>Susan Werner at CSPS Hall on Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 8PM.</p><p>As audiences will testify, Werner's been knocking it out of the park - or concert hall - all around the US for twenty years. Renowned as a charismatic performer, she's known above all for challenging herself to conquer new styles, almost like mountaintops, every few years. From her 1995 major label debut, the folk/rock gem <em>Last of the Good Straight Girls</em>, to her 2007 "agnostic gospel" hymnal <em>The Gospel Truth</em>, to 2013's tribute to agriculture and her Iowa farm roots <em>Hayseed</em>, to 2018's Cuban flavored collection <em>An American in Havana,&nbsp;</em>Werner's creative restlessness has become her defining characteristic.</p><p>This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.&nbsp;</p><p>$30 advance | $35 door</p> 2023-11-17 23:00:00 -0600

  12/01/23 @ 8:00 p.m.

  8:00 p.m.

  CSPS Hall

  Cedar Rapids

• A Carol Christmas

  <p>Performing singer/songwriter, Carol Montag, will be presenting a celebratory Christmas concert titled "A Carol Christmas" at CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, December 7th at 7:00 pm. Joining Carol will be Bruce Millard on guitar, mandolin, and banjo; Riley Thurm on guitar, bass, and pedal steel guitar; and Dillon Rairdin on guitar, keyboards, bass, and percussion. Carol is a former member of the Christmas trio known as Tribute. Tribute performed together to sold out audiences for 19 years. This is Carol's fifth Christmas concert as a soloist. Audiences will enjoy traditional Christmas Carols, contemporary Christmas songs, and a few songs just for fun! One show only. Tickets on sales now.</p><p><br></p><p>Carol Montag, grew up in Ames, Iowa and learned to play guitar by ear while listening to the music of Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins and other folk music legends. She accompanies herself on six and twelve string acoustic guitars, piano, and lap dulcimer. Fellow students could often hear the music of Joan, Joni, and Judy floating down the halls from Carol's dorm room at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. These three women were not only an inspiration to Carol, but also ignited her interest in songwriting.</p><p><br></p><p>Carol has recorded six albums: <em>Song for Carrie, White, Marigolds, Second Sermon, Silent Night,</em> and <em>Simple Gifts.</em> Montag has performed at numerous music festivals, coffeehouses, colleges, and concert series. She has opened for or shared the stage with Arlo Guthrie, Three Dog Night, Michael Johnson, Tom Paxton, Jim Post, Greg Brown, Kenny Rankin, David Wilcox, John Gorka, John Stewart, and others. Carol was commissioned to write and perform music for Ballet Iowa and the LaCrosse Ballet. Carol has also performed at the World Food Prize Award Ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol. Past performers at The World Food Prize Award Ceremony include such notables as Ray Charles, John Denver, and Simon Estes. She recently was signed to Fervor Records. The label is home to a select roster of emerging indie bands, heritage artists, and an incredible array of cult hits, deep cuts and rarities from the 1920s to current day. Recently, Carol has received multiple awards for her music video titled "Strange Ballet" which was wriiten in the aftermath of a land hurricane that stuck much of Eastern Iowa.</p><p><br></p><p><em>“Upon hearing her music I was stunned and couldn’t wait to write about her. Once I even rented a bus and took a bunch of Des Moines Register reporters and editors on a trip across Iowa to hear Carol sing at Stone City. Carol has a true gift and is a true Iowa treasure.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</em>- Julie Gammack, former Des Moines Register columnist</p><p><em>"Carol is a genuine discovery. The best to come out of Iowa since Bonnie Koloc."&nbsp;</em><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;</em>- Tom Paxton</p><p><em>“...a singer of new songs written by her for her. Carol is not folk or blues or modern, she cannot be categorized, she must be heard.”&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</em>- Burlington, IA Area Arts Council</p><p><em>“Carol has the voice of an angel. Timeless, transporting, lovely, and evocative. Lyrically wise and uplifting.”&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>&nbsp; &nbsp; -&nbsp;</em>Robert Lindsey Nassif - Theatrical music composer</p> 2023-10-13 21:30:00 -0500

  12/07/23 @ 7:30 p.m.

  7:30 p.m.

  CSPS Hall

  Cedar Rapids

• Free Class about Fun Family History Activities

  <p>Enjoy family history activities with friends and family this holiday. Get fun ideas at this class in the FamilySearch Center. Enter at the NW back door.</p> 2023-11-20 12:00:00 -0600

  12/09/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids FamilySearch Center

  Cedar Rapids

• Doodlebugs Surprise Series for Fall 2023

  <p>Every Doodlebugs class starts with a story and ends with imagination and creation! All ages are welcome, but book selection is ideal for ages 4-7.</p><p><strong>December 15-Aha!</strong></p><p>Follow the clues and decrypt a secret code to uncover the artsy answer to solve the mystery at today’s Doodlebugs.</p><p><br></p> 2023-08-04 11:00:00 -0500

  12/15/23 @ 10:30 a.m.

  10:30 a.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• A Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas

  <p>Christmas by Candlelight - Bring in the holiday season with award-winning classical crossover artist, Blue Violin, for a series of intimate performances, as he shares a very personal approach to electric and acoustic violin playing alongside stories of travels around the globe.</p><p>Former 1st violinist of the Boston String Quartet, Blue Violin performs original music and covers in a multimedia format, all using a single violin. Imagine the production of Lindsey Stirling with the virtuosity of David Garrett.</p><p>Blue Violin has performed as soloist with the Xibus World Orchestra, Ethno-Urban Orchestra, and has performed with John Mayer, Paul Simon, Jennifer Holliday, the Turtle Island Quartet, and members of Celtic Woman and Riverdance</p><p>This year's Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas will feature</p><p>-Electric/world fusion reimagining of classic Christmas songs such as 'Carol of the Bells', 'Silent Night', and 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman'.</p><p>-Acoustic arrangements of holiday favorite, 'I Wonder as I Wander', Mark O Connor's 'Appalachian Waltz', and 'Fairy Tale' by Alexander Rybak (Eurovision).</p><p>-Original compositions and arrangements from Blue Violin's upcoming album release, including a completely new Blue Violin vision for songs such as 'Thunderstruck', 'Last Christmas', and 'Do They Know it's Christmas'.</p><p>It's more fun with the whole family, and when you buy a family pass, we'll give you 3 more tickets for free!</p><p>The show will be one hour 30 minutes with no intermission. Children are encouraged to attend.</p> 2023-09-29 20:30:00 -0500

  12/15/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  Cedar Falls Community Theater

  Cedar Falls

• Polar 5K Run/Walk and Reindeer Plunge

  <p>Tired of worrying about the holidays? &nbsp;Need some fresh air away from the craziness? Dust off those swimsuits and get ready for the 2023 Polar Run 5K and Reindeer Plunge. Not only will you get some fresh air (and possibly snotsicles) but you will also get to choose which Jones County non-profit receives a portion of your entry fee. &nbsp;</p><p>Candy Cane 800 M (ages 10 and under) @ 12:45</p><p>Polar Run/Walk 5K @ 1pm</p><p>Reindeer Plunge (following last participant across the finish line) roughly 2pm</p> 2023-11-14 14:30:00 -0600

  12/16/23 @ 1:00 p.m.

  1:00 p.m.

  Jones County Central Park

  Center Junction