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• Vista Family Dentistry Dat

  <p>Meet the team at Vista Family Dentistry and learn everything there is to know about maintaining a healthy smile!</p><p>This is a special day to celebrate dental health, presented by Mista Family Dentistry. In addition to meeting the Tooth Fairy, we will have special activities throughout the day to help children learn about good oral hygiene and how to have a healthy smile.</p><p><br></p> 2021-10-03 18:00:00 -0500

  12/23/22 2022-12-23 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Vista Family Dentistry

  Waukesha

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• Early Learning Story Time

  <p>Join us in-person at the library for a fun-filled story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities.</p><p>In-person Early Learning Story Time will be held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month: Jan. 4 &amp; 18, and Feb. 1 &amp; 15.</p><p>This program is designed for children ages 2-5. Registration is limited to 10 families, and social distancing will be encouraged.</p><p>Register: <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events">https://events.crlibrary.org/events</a></p> 2021-12-22 10:30:00 -0600

  2/01/22 2022-02-01 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2022-01-28 17:00:00 -0600

  1/28/22 2022-01-28 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2022-01-29 17:00:00 -0600

  1/29/22 2022-01-29 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2022-01-30 17:00:00 -0600

  1/30/22 2022-01-30 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Self-Guided Mansion Tours at Brucemore

  <p>Welcome to Brucemore! Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Queen Anne style mansion. Dive into more than a century of history and learn about the lives of three influential families in Cedar Rapids. Many guests spend between 30-45 minutes for their visit. Tours include a tour book and knowledgeable staff and docents in the house to answer questions. After your tour, we hope you will visit the grounds, at no additional cost. <em>Masks are required during indoor programming, including tours of the mansion.&nbsp;</em></p><p><strong>Admission: &nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>$10 per adult</li><li>$5 per student</li><li>Brucemore members receive a discount – please “sign-in” or call (319) 362-7375.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Dates and Times:</strong></p><ul><li>Thursday – Sunday with entry times at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00 PM.</li><li>Each tour time has limited capacity, as reflected in our <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">COVID policy.&nbsp;</a></li></ul><hr><p><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Safety:</strong> Masks are required for indoor programming regardless of vaccination status based on CDC guidance. Read our full COVID policy <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">here</a>.</li><li><strong>Arrival:&nbsp;</strong>Arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE, and follow signs toward the mansion. There is on-site parking a short walk away.</li><li><strong>Check-in:</strong> Please arrive at the mansion at your entry time. Early admittance may not be possible; late arrivals may be subject to a shortened visit or may be asked to wait until a later available entry time.</li><li><strong>Bags:&nbsp;</strong>Guests may be asked to leave coats and large bags with staff at check-in.</li><li><strong>Accessibility:</strong> The historic mansion is not wheelchair accessible at this time.</li><li><strong>Photography:&nbsp;</strong>Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks or other photography equipment will not be permitted. Photographs should not distract from others enjoyment. Masks must be kept on when taking a photo.</li><li><strong>Preservation in Action:&nbsp;</strong>Brucemore is in the midst of a multi-year preservation project designed to address preservation concerns on the exterior of the mansion. For more information on this work or to learn how you can be involved, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/support/campaign/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. Brucemore is also continuing efforts to recover from the August 10, 2020 derecho which brought hurricane-strength winds through the estate. To learn more about that process, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/about/whats-new/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul> 2022-01-28 15:00:00 -0600

  1/28/22 2022-01-28 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Brucemore

  Cedar Rapids

  10.0

• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2022-01-31 17:00:00 -0600

  1/31/22 2022-01-31 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Self-Guided Mansion Tours at Brucemore

  <p>Welcome to Brucemore! Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Queen Anne style mansion. Dive into more than a century of history and learn about the lives of three influential families in Cedar Rapids. Many guests spend between 30-45 minutes for their visit. Tours include a tour book and knowledgeable staff and docents in the house to answer questions. After your tour, we hope you will visit the grounds, at no additional cost. <em>Masks are required during indoor programming, including tours of the mansion.&nbsp;</em></p><p><strong>Admission: &nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>$10 per adult</li><li>$5 per student</li><li>Brucemore members receive a discount – please “sign-in” or call (319) 362-7375.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Dates and Times:</strong></p><ul><li>Thursday – Sunday with entry times at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00 PM.</li><li>Each tour time has limited capacity, as reflected in our <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">COVID policy.&nbsp;</a></li></ul><hr><p><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Safety:</strong> Masks are required for indoor programming regardless of vaccination status based on CDC guidance. Read our full COVID policy <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">here</a>.</li><li><strong>Arrival:&nbsp;</strong>Arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE, and follow signs toward the mansion. There is on-site parking a short walk away.</li><li><strong>Check-in:</strong> Please arrive at the mansion at your entry time. Early admittance may not be possible; late arrivals may be subject to a shortened visit or may be asked to wait until a later available entry time.</li><li><strong>Bags:&nbsp;</strong>Guests may be asked to leave coats and large bags with staff at check-in.</li><li><strong>Accessibility:</strong> The historic mansion is not wheelchair accessible at this time.</li><li><strong>Photography:&nbsp;</strong>Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks or other photography equipment will not be permitted. Photographs should not distract from others enjoyment. Masks must be kept on when taking a photo.</li><li><strong>Preservation in Action:&nbsp;</strong>Brucemore is in the midst of a multi-year preservation project designed to address preservation concerns on the exterior of the mansion. For more information on this work or to learn how you can be involved, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/support/campaign/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. Brucemore is also continuing efforts to recover from the August 10, 2020 derecho which brought hurricane-strength winds through the estate. To learn more about that process, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/about/whats-new/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul> 2022-01-29 15:00:00 -0600

  1/29/22 2022-01-29 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Brucemore

  Cedar Rapids

  10.0

• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2022-02-01 17:00:00 -0600

  2/01/22 2022-02-01 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Self-Guided Mansion Tours at Brucemore

  <p>Welcome to Brucemore! Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Queen Anne style mansion. Dive into more than a century of history and learn about the lives of three influential families in Cedar Rapids. Many guests spend between 30-45 minutes for their visit. Tours include a tour book and knowledgeable staff and docents in the house to answer questions. After your tour, we hope you will visit the grounds, at no additional cost. <em>Masks are required during indoor programming, including tours of the mansion.&nbsp;</em></p><p><strong>Admission: &nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>$10 per adult</li><li>$5 per student</li><li>Brucemore members receive a discount – please “sign-in” or call (319) 362-7375.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Dates and Times:</strong></p><ul><li>Thursday – Sunday with entry times at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00 PM.</li><li>Each tour time has limited capacity, as reflected in our <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">COVID policy.&nbsp;</a></li></ul><hr><p><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Safety:</strong> Masks are required for indoor programming regardless of vaccination status based on CDC guidance. Read our full COVID policy <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">here</a>.</li><li><strong>Arrival:&nbsp;</strong>Arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE, and follow signs toward the mansion. There is on-site parking a short walk away.</li><li><strong>Check-in:</strong> Please arrive at the mansion at your entry time. Early admittance may not be possible; late arrivals may be subject to a shortened visit or may be asked to wait until a later available entry time.</li><li><strong>Bags:&nbsp;</strong>Guests may be asked to leave coats and large bags with staff at check-in.</li><li><strong>Accessibility:</strong> The historic mansion is not wheelchair accessible at this time.</li><li><strong>Photography:&nbsp;</strong>Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks or other photography equipment will not be permitted. Photographs should not distract from others enjoyment. Masks must be kept on when taking a photo.</li><li><strong>Preservation in Action:&nbsp;</strong>Brucemore is in the midst of a multi-year preservation project designed to address preservation concerns on the exterior of the mansion. For more information on this work or to learn how you can be involved, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/support/campaign/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. Brucemore is also continuing efforts to recover from the August 10, 2020 derecho which brought hurricane-strength winds through the estate. To learn more about that process, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/about/whats-new/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul> 2022-01-30 15:00:00 -0600

  1/30/22 2022-01-30 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Brucemore

  Cedar Rapids

  10.0

• Troop 42 Pancake Breakfast and Fundraiser

  <p dir="ltr">The Troop 42 Pancake Breakfast and Fundraiser is held on the 1st Sunday in February each year. Scouts and their families prepare and serve breakfast for you, their local patrons. &nbsp;All you care to eat pancakes, warm syrup, and see some local youth learning responsibility.</p><p dir="ltr">There is also a small "Country Store" that has a lot of great items donated by local business that are sold during the fundraiser.</p><p dir="ltr">We have ample seating and would love your support.</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr"><br></p> 2022-01-25 12:30:00 -0600

  2/06/22 2022-02-06 08:00:00 -0600

  8:00 a.m.

  Troop 42 Inc

  Cedar Rapids

  6.0

• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2022-02-02 17:00:00 -0600

  2/02/22 2022-02-02 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

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• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2022-02-03 17:00:00 -0600

  2/03/22 2022-02-03 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

  0.0 0

• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2022-02-04 17:00:00 -0600

  2/04/22 2022-02-04 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

  0.0 0

• Self-Guided Mansion Tours at Brucemore

  <p>Welcome to Brucemore! Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Queen Anne style mansion. Dive into more than a century of history and learn about the lives of three influential families in Cedar Rapids. Many guests spend between 30-45 minutes for their visit. Tours include a tour book and knowledgeable staff and docents in the house to answer questions. After your tour, we hope you will visit the grounds, at no additional cost. <em>Masks are required during indoor programming, including tours of the mansion.&nbsp;</em></p><p><strong>Admission: &nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>$10 per adult</li><li>$5 per student</li><li>Brucemore members receive a discount – please “sign-in” or call (319) 362-7375.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Dates and Times:</strong></p><ul><li>Thursday – Sunday with entry times at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00 PM.</li><li>Each tour time has limited capacity, as reflected in our <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">COVID policy.&nbsp;</a></li></ul><hr><p><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Safety:</strong> Masks are required for indoor programming regardless of vaccination status based on CDC guidance. Read our full COVID policy <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">here</a>.</li><li><strong>Arrival:&nbsp;</strong>Arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE, and follow signs toward the mansion. There is on-site parking a short walk away.</li><li><strong>Check-in:</strong> Please arrive at the mansion at your entry time. Early admittance may not be possible; late arrivals may be subject to a shortened visit or may be asked to wait until a later available entry time.</li><li><strong>Bags:&nbsp;</strong>Guests may be asked to leave coats and large bags with staff at check-in.</li><li><strong>Accessibility:</strong> The historic mansion is not wheelchair accessible at this time.</li><li><strong>Photography:&nbsp;</strong>Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks or other photography equipment will not be permitted. Photographs should not distract from others enjoyment. Masks must be kept on when taking a photo.</li><li><strong>Preservation in Action:&nbsp;</strong>Brucemore is in the midst of a multi-year preservation project designed to address preservation concerns on the exterior of the mansion. For more information on this work or to learn how you can be involved, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/support/campaign/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. Brucemore is also continuing efforts to recover from the August 10, 2020 derecho which brought hurricane-strength winds through the estate. To learn more about that process, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/about/whats-new/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul> 2022-02-03 15:00:00 -0600

  2/03/22 2022-02-03 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Brucemore

  Cedar Rapids

  10.0

• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2022-02-05 17:00:00 -0600

  2/05/22 2022-02-05 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

  0.0 0

• Self-Guided Mansion Tours at Brucemore

  <p>Welcome to Brucemore! Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Queen Anne style mansion. Dive into more than a century of history and learn about the lives of three influential families in Cedar Rapids. Many guests spend between 30-45 minutes for their visit. Tours include a tour book and knowledgeable staff and docents in the house to answer questions. After your tour, we hope you will visit the grounds, at no additional cost. <em>Masks are required during indoor programming, including tours of the mansion.&nbsp;</em></p><p><strong>Admission: &nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>$10 per adult</li><li>$5 per student</li><li>Brucemore members receive a discount – please “sign-in” or call (319) 362-7375.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Dates and Times:</strong></p><ul><li>Thursday – Sunday with entry times at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00 PM.</li><li>Each tour time has limited capacity, as reflected in our <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">COVID policy.&nbsp;</a></li></ul><hr><p><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Safety:</strong> Masks are required for indoor programming regardless of vaccination status based on CDC guidance. Read our full COVID policy <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">here</a>.</li><li><strong>Arrival:&nbsp;</strong>Arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE, and follow signs toward the mansion. There is on-site parking a short walk away.</li><li><strong>Check-in:</strong> Please arrive at the mansion at your entry time. Early admittance may not be possible; late arrivals may be subject to a shortened visit or may be asked to wait until a later available entry time.</li><li><strong>Bags:&nbsp;</strong>Guests may be asked to leave coats and large bags with staff at check-in.</li><li><strong>Accessibility:</strong> The historic mansion is not wheelchair accessible at this time.</li><li><strong>Photography:&nbsp;</strong>Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks or other photography equipment will not be permitted. Photographs should not distract from others enjoyment. Masks must be kept on when taking a photo.</li><li><strong>Preservation in Action:&nbsp;</strong>Brucemore is in the midst of a multi-year preservation project designed to address preservation concerns on the exterior of the mansion. For more information on this work or to learn how you can be involved, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/support/campaign/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. Brucemore is also continuing efforts to recover from the August 10, 2020 derecho which brought hurricane-strength winds through the estate. To learn more about that process, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/about/whats-new/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul> 2022-02-04 15:00:00 -0600

  2/04/22 2022-02-04 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Brucemore

  Cedar Rapids

  10.0

• DNA for Family History: Introduction and Management

  <p>Do you know who you are? Come learn about the use of DNA for ancestry research and collaboration in family history. Together, we will use Ancestry's DNA management system to create a structure that works best for you.</p> 2021-12-02 21:00:00 -0600

  3/10/22 2022-03-10 18:30:00 -0600

  6:30 p.m.

  Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning

  Cedar Rapids

  59.0

• Self-Guided Mansion Tours at Brucemore

  <p>Welcome to Brucemore! Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Queen Anne style mansion. Dive into more than a century of history and learn about the lives of three influential families in Cedar Rapids. Many guests spend between 30-45 minutes for their visit. Tours include a tour book and knowledgeable staff and docents in the house to answer questions. After your tour, we hope you will visit the grounds, at no additional cost. <em>Masks are required during indoor programming, including tours of the mansion.&nbsp;</em></p><p><strong>Admission: &nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>$10 per adult</li><li>$5 per student</li><li>Brucemore members receive a discount – please “sign-in” or call (319) 362-7375.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Dates and Times:</strong></p><ul><li>Thursday – Sunday with entry times at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00 PM.</li><li>Each tour time has limited capacity, as reflected in our <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">COVID policy.&nbsp;</a></li></ul><hr><p><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Safety:</strong> Masks are required for indoor programming regardless of vaccination status based on CDC guidance. Read our full COVID policy <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">here</a>.</li><li><strong>Arrival:&nbsp;</strong>Arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE, and follow signs toward the mansion. There is on-site parking a short walk away.</li><li><strong>Check-in:</strong> Please arrive at the mansion at your entry time. Early admittance may not be possible; late arrivals may be subject to a shortened visit or may be asked to wait until a later available entry time.</li><li><strong>Bags:&nbsp;</strong>Guests may be asked to leave coats and large bags with staff at check-in.</li><li><strong>Accessibility:</strong> The historic mansion is not wheelchair accessible at this time.</li><li><strong>Photography:&nbsp;</strong>Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks or other photography equipment will not be permitted. Photographs should not distract from others enjoyment. Masks must be kept on when taking a photo.</li><li><strong>Preservation in Action:&nbsp;</strong>Brucemore is in the midst of a multi-year preservation project designed to address preservation concerns on the exterior of the mansion. For more information on this work or to learn how you can be involved, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/support/campaign/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. Brucemore is also continuing efforts to recover from the August 10, 2020 derecho which brought hurricane-strength winds through the estate. To learn more about that process, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/about/whats-new/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul> 2022-02-05 15:00:00 -0600

  2/05/22 2022-02-05 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Brucemore

  Cedar Rapids

  10.0

• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2022-02-06 17:00:00 -0600

  2/06/22 2022-02-06 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

  0.0 0

• Saturday Kids Open Studio

  <p>We are so thrilled to have all of our creative Saturday morning kids back in the studio, painting, drawing, sculpting and creating art with us again, so be sure to pop in anytime between 10-noon on Saturdays at The Music and Arts Studios, 1847 E Ave NE!<br>Professional musicians and artists will be there to help your child explore new art supplies or instruments!<br>Free for all students, regardless of membership status.</p> 2022-01-29 12:00:00 -0600

  1/29/22 2022-01-29 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts Studio

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Family History: Brickwalls and Finding Your Female Ancestors

  <p>Female family members are many times our brick wall to further research. We will discover some of the tips and tricks used to find them, their families and how to develop their story to bring them to life. We will also explore other search techniques to breakdown and troubleshoot our brickwalls. Please bring a USB memory stick.</p> 2021-12-02 21:00:00 -0600

  2/17/22 2022-02-17 18:30:00 -0600

  6:30 p.m.

  Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning

  Cedar Rapids

  59.0

• Preschool Trail Trekkers: Feet Beat

  <p dir="ltr">Creatures big and small leave their tracks and traces in the mud and snow — birds, squirrels, deer, rabbits, mice and more! Go on a tracking walk, learn about food chains, and make an animal track craft. For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor activities.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!</p> 2021-12-18 11:00:00 -0600

  2/09/22 2022-02-09 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  4.0

• Self-Guided Mansion Tours at Brucemore

  <p>Welcome to Brucemore! Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Queen Anne style mansion. Dive into more than a century of history and learn about the lives of three influential families in Cedar Rapids. Many guests spend between 30-45 minutes for their visit. Tours include a tour book and knowledgeable staff and docents in the house to answer questions. After your tour, we hope you will visit the grounds, at no additional cost. <em>Masks are required during indoor programming, including tours of the mansion.&nbsp;</em></p><p><strong>Admission: &nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>$10 per adult</li><li>$5 per student</li><li>Brucemore members receive a discount – please “sign-in” or call (319) 362-7375.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Dates and Times:</strong></p><ul><li>Thursday – Sunday with entry times at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00 PM.</li><li>Each tour time has limited capacity, as reflected in our <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">COVID policy.&nbsp;</a></li></ul><hr><p><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Safety:</strong> Masks are required for indoor programming regardless of vaccination status based on CDC guidance. Read our full COVID policy <a href="http://www.brucemore.org/visitor-information/covid-19-response/">here</a>.</li><li><strong>Arrival:&nbsp;</strong>Arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE, and follow signs toward the mansion. There is on-site parking a short walk away.</li><li><strong>Check-in:</strong> Please arrive at the mansion at your entry time. Early admittance may not be possible; late arrivals may be subject to a shortened visit or may be asked to wait until a later available entry time.</li><li><strong>Bags:&nbsp;</strong>Guests may be asked to leave coats and large bags with staff at check-in.</li><li><strong>Accessibility:</strong> The historic mansion is not wheelchair accessible at this time.</li><li><strong>Photography:&nbsp;</strong>Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks or other photography equipment will not be permitted. Photographs should not distract from others enjoyment. Masks must be kept on when taking a photo.</li><li><strong>Preservation in Action:&nbsp;</strong>Brucemore is in the midst of a multi-year preservation project designed to address preservation concerns on the exterior of the mansion. For more information on this work or to learn how you can be involved, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/support/campaign/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. Brucemore is also continuing efforts to recover from the August 10, 2020 derecho which brought hurricane-strength winds through the estate. To learn more about that process, click <a href="https://www.brucemore.org/about/whats-new/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul> 2022-02-06 15:00:00 -0600

  2/06/22 2022-02-06 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Brucemore

  Cedar Rapids

  10.0

• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2022-02-07 17:00:00 -0600

  2/07/22 2022-02-07 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

  0.0 0

• Bird Banding

  <p>Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds from Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment he uses, observe the banding process, and learn about the importance of banding. You’ll also get an up close look at the birds! Children and families are welcome to join in on the fun. Banding is a weather-dependent activity. This program is free and open to the public; free will donations to the Nature Center are welcome. FREE</p> 2022-01-20 15:30:00 -0600

  4/24/22 2022-04-24 12:30:00 -0500

  12:30 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Mother's Day Bird Banding

  <p>Bring your mother, grandmother, aunts, and the special women in your life to meet ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a bird banding program! Be our guest and drop in anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds from Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment he uses, observe the banding process, and learn about the importance of banding. You’ll also get an up close look at the birds! Children and families are welcome to join in on the fun. Banding is a weather-dependent activity. This program is open to the public; free will donations to the Nature Center are welcome. FREE</p> 2022-01-20 15:30:00 -0600

  5/08/22 2022-05-08 12:30:00 -0500

  12:30 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Full Moon Hike

  <p>Bring your mother, grandmother, aunts, and the special women in your life to meet ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a bird banding program! Be our guest and drop in anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds from Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment he uses, observe the banding process, and learn about the importance of banding. You’ll also get an up close look at the birds! Children and families are welcome to join in on the fun. Banding is a weather-dependent activity. This program is open to the public; free will donations to the Nature Center are welcome. FREE</p> 2022-01-20 20:00:00 -0600

  3/18/22 2022-03-18 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  7.0

• Harafica Cimbál Band

  <p>NCSML welcomes the world-class cimbál band, Harafica, for the first time to the United States with performances in Chicago, Cedar Rapids, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. This eight-member band was founded in 1999 by a group of young men attending elementary music school in Moravia. More than 20 years later, the group is still playing a repertoire of Czech and Slovak folk and modern songs, including original pieces. Under the guidance of experienced dulcimer player and composer, Petr Gablas, a group of charismatic musicians have earned respect amongst other dulcimer musicians and especially with audiences. </p> 2022-01-18 21:00:00 -0600

  2/07/22 2022-02-07 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks

  <p><em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks is coming to the Muscatine Art Center. The exhibition runs from November 16, 2021 through February 20, 2022 and explores animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humankind’s relationship with nature.</p><p>Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, <em>Nature Connects</em> depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animal’s habitat to planting a garden or using a bike instead of a car.</p><p><em>Nature Connects</em> further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.</p><p>Most importantly, the exhibition allows visitors to appreciate both nature and the sculptures as something beautiful, and to inspire them to go home and create something wonderful themselves.</p><p>Tom Zaller, CEO of Image Exhibitions shared, “Image Exhibitions is proud to partner with Sean Kenney to bring the creative vision of <em>Nature Connects</em> to Muscatine. The messages in the exhibition about our connections to nature are beautifully presented and effectively weaved into the story in the hopes of inspiring visitors to think more about mankind’s impact on the greater world around us.”</p><p>Come explore the beauty and wonder of <em>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks</em>, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Information is available at <a href="http://www.muscatineartcenter.org">www.muscatineartcenter.org</a>. Members of Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are invited to preview the exhibition on November 12^th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 13^th and 14^th from 1 to 5 p.m.</p><p>The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.</p><p><br></p> 2022-02-08 17:00:00 -0600

  2/08/22 2022-02-08 22:00:00 -0600

  10:00 p.m.

  Muscatine Art Center

  Muscatine

  0.0 0