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Corner of Jefferson St. and 2nd Ave. in library lot. , Swisher(319) 294-7069495 Miller Rd. , Hiawatha
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Ballroom and Latin Dancing, Saturday, April 4 - CANCELLED
<h5>THIS DANCE IS CANCELLED</h5> 2020-03-08 22:00:00 -0500
4/04/207:00 p.m.Old BrickIowa City -
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What I Stand for Is What I Stand On: A Retreat on Wendell Berry at Prairiewoods
<p>The farmer-poet Wendell Berry (1934- ) is arguably one of today’s most important, prophetic and interesting writers and critics on matters of land, health, community and spirituality. This contemplative retreat with facilitator Eric Anglada at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) will be a celebration of Berry’s life and words, delving into his importance for our precarious age. Our time together will include talks, discussion, silence and contemplative time outdoors. The commuter fee for this one-day retreat is $150 and includes sessions and all Saturday meals. (You may choose to pay an additional $55 to stay overnight Saturday, including Sunday breakfast.) For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2020-02-08 18:00:00 -0600
4/04/208:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Vintage Estate Flea Market
<p>Free Admission. Friday, April 10, 10:30-6 pm, Saturday, April 11, 8-2. Elks Lodge, 801 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids. Vintage househouse, old phones, coins, jewelry, farmhouse, antiques, cast iron, tools, art, toys, motorcycle & automotive collectibles, comic books, Pyrex, gardening, primitives and so much more</p> 2020-02-26 18:00:00 -0600
4/10/2010:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Elks LodgeCedar Rapids -
Vintage Estate Flea Market
<p>VINTAGE ESTATE FLEA MARKET!</p><p>FREE ADMISSION! FOOD AVAILABLE!</p><p>FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 10:30a - 6:00p</p><p>SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 8:00a - 2:00p</p><p>Here are just a few of the items you might find!<br>Vintage household, vintage clothing, primitives, farmhouse, gardening, old phones, antique toys, Pyrex, jewelry, motorcycle and automotive collectibles, coins, comic books, vinyl records, salt & pepper shakers and so much more! </p> 2020-02-25 18:00:00 -0600
4/10/2010:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Elks LodgeCedar Rapids -
An Evening with Dr. Rosier and Dr. Lang of the Rodale Institute’s Midwest Organic Center
<p dir="ltr">Approximately 26 million acres of land in Iowa is dedicated to conventional agriculture compared to 81,000 acres (0.3%) acres that are certified as USDA organic. Conventional agriculture typically relies heavily on inputs of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, potentially reducing soil biodiversity and negatively affecting ecosystem services including carbon fixation, nutrient cycling and water quality. However, regenerative organic farming is thought to contribute to a more diverse and stable soil food web, increasing soil carbon and nutrient storage, while mitigating many environmental issues and combating climate change. The mission of the Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center (RI MOC) at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm near Marion is twofold: i) conduct fundamental and applied research of farm management decisions which improve soil organic matter accumulation, nutrient retention, and biodiversity, and ii) develop an outreach program that provides farmers with the information and technical support to improve soil health and farm profitability. Drs. Carl Rosier and Kristine Lang will present a brief history of Rodale Institute, highlight the formation of the RI MOC, discuss planned research projects for 2020, and provide an overview of ongoing outreach. This presentation will highlight ways that both members and volunteers at Indian Creek Nature Center can be involved in research and outreach projects at the RI MOC.</p> 2020-03-30 19:30:00 -05006/17/206:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Tribute To Heroes Dinner
<p>Join us as we kickoff our 37th Anniversary of the Freedom Festival with the Tribute to Heroes Dinner!</p><p>This dinner honors local heroes in our community. Heroes Nominations for 2020 are now being accepted: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.freedomfestival.com%2Fevents%2Ftribute-to-heroes-dinner%2Fnominate%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2FNgU7Ov_eAmlfGxAekstTdrG2ArflJKLePnsWjkYR3axvn6E8lXSJfv0&h=AT1vd3S30nAPKLwI3j9kciDE4BHz-Rt6ql8tGmxhc7OGkKUf4lpL29sNLmbW4wU4LMJ4j590A9wKz8SGIbYd9Tj5ZLE8u3HIkygh1y4MUru-J_s-HEJOlz_x8d7lNTKG6g" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.freedomfestival.com/events/tribute-to-heroes-dinner/nominate/</a></p><p>Our keynote speaker for the evening will be Chuck Long! Chuck Long’s name has been synonymous with University of Iowa football for over thirty years. As a former player and coach, his combination of charm, charisma and a winning attitude has motivated hundreds of young athletes and influenced multitudes of fans across the state of Iowa and beyond.</p><p>Enjoy a delicious meal, cash bar, music by the Harmony Hawks and silent auction. Cocktail hour begins at 6 PM, followed by dinner and program beginning at 7 PM.</p><p>Tickets are $45 per person or $400 per table of 10. Purchase your tickets now at the link below, before they sell out.<br><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.freedomfestival.com%2Fevents%2Ftribute-to-heroes-dinner%2Fregistration%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2UPSXhriEceDt4dEWErU480tkw5iwK5SgReQzNlniYQulZ4M214tTdTtc&h=AT2q_Z8pm6yYNr870Xn7QkM_nELykUKDekbHi0qQG0VjsFT6nNj_8ziBCB4bzql4FxjbrbV16FL-PPPyrynpIVljG0pW4QFO4eT-vNlGqGGa12VldZE3vEDkGpAxKDsQIg" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.freedomfestival.com/events/tribute-to-heroes-dinner/registration/</a></p><p>Thank You to our sponsors: Farmers State Bank, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Cottage Grove Place, Cedar Memorial, Humana, Hy-Vee, KCRG-TV9, and KMRY Radio. </p> 2020-02-20 21:00:00 -0600
6/18/206:00 p.m.The Hotel at Kirkwood CenterCedar Rapids -
The Cocktail Classic
<p>NewBo City Market and Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery Present:</p><p><strong>The 2020 NewBo Cocktail Classic - A Cedar Ridge Bagger Vodka Experience</strong></p><p>The NewBo City Market and Cedar Ridge have invited <strong>10 of the best and most creative cocktail bars and restaurants in Cedar Rapids to participate in the Third Annual Cocktail Classic</strong>. Sample over ten exciting cocktail creations from elite local mixologists all vying to win Best Cocktail! This year, we are featuring<strong> Cedar Ridge's own Bagger Vodka!</strong></p><p><em>Vodka began its rise in popularity in the United States in the 1950s and 60s and we want to celebrate this spirit and era with the best locally-made vodka there is - </em><strong><em>Bagger Vodka!</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>On Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 at 6:30pm,</strong> NewBo City Market will be transformed into a 1950's backyard extravaganza with 10 of the Cedar Rapids' finest bartenders showcasing their best vodka-based creations. <strong>Featuring a panel of 'celebrity' judges to name the "Cocktail Classic Champion," guests will also be given the opportunity to vote for "The People's Choice".</strong></p><p>Ticket holders will have access to craft cocktail samples, scrumptious appetizers and hors d'oeuvres from the NewBo City Market Shopkeepers, and excellent live, local music. A limited number of tickets are available.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Proceeds from The 2020 NewBo Cocktail Classic benefit NewBo City market's mission to support local entrepreneurs as they grow new food and retail businesses and to provide a place for arts, culture, and entertainment for the entire community to enjoy.</em></p> 2020-02-25 22:00:00 -0600
4/08/206:30 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
NewBo Freedom Block Party
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is excited to announce the FIRST EVER NewBo Freedom Block Party in 2020! Save the Date - Thursday, July 2nd at NewBo City Market from 6 - 9 PM!</p><p>Our friends at <a href="https://www.videogamesetc.com/" target="_blank">Video Games Ect.</a> will be bringing along the tv's and gaming consoles for Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart Tournament(s) for prizes and braggin' rights!</p><p>Grab a set of headphones, select the DJ of choice, and jam out to the Block Party's first ever Silent Disco, courtesy of <a href="https://www.in-any-event.com/index.html" target="_blank">In Any Event </a> PLUS we'll have an appearance by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/djbryanleegenx/" target="_blank">DJ Bryan Lee</a> AND Z102.9's DJ Lady J!</p><p><a href="https://newbocitymarket.org/" target="_blank">NewBo City Market</a> vendors and Food Trucks will be on site for food/drink purchases, live music on stage featuring <a href="https://www.facebook.com/howsursister" target="_blank">HYS</a>, and more--PERFECT for a night out with family and friends on the Eve before the 4th of July Eve!</p><p>The NewBo Freedom Block Party would not be possible without the support of <a href="https://www.riversidecasinoandresort.com/" target="_blank">Riverside Casino & Golf Resort </a>and <a href="https://www.shipblx.com/" target="_blank">BLX, Inc</a>!! Cheers!!</p> 2020-02-24 21:00:00 -0600
7/02/206:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Time for Art: A Celebration of Volunteers
<p>Whether you’re dedicated to volunteering or are interested in getting involved, Time for Art: A Celebration of Volunteers is the perfect event to learn about opportunities in our community and to be inspired. This UWECI event will recognize our community’s most committed volunteers and will include a one-of-a-kind silent auction, where attendees can bid volunteer hours on artwork from local artists.</p> 2019-10-29 20:00:00 -05004/17/205:30 p.m.EASTBANK VenueCedar Rapids -
Presidents Learning About Presidents - A Conference
<p>This conference will be a forum of former directors and employees discussing visits of former Presidents, First Ladies, and Vice Presidents to the museum starting with the opening by Herbert Hoover and Harry Truman on August 10, 1964 to the present. Presenters include: former directors Richard Norton Smith, Timothy Walch and John Fawcett. </p> 2020-03-11 16:00:00 -05008/08/202:00 p.m.Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and LibraryWest Branch -
Celebrate May Day with Laura Dowling
<p>The Cedar Rapids Garden Club will welcome author and floral designer Laura Dowling to Cedar Rapids on Friday, May 1. Dowling served as White House chief floral designer from 2009-2015.</p><p>A combined lecture, luncheon, garden marketplace and book signing, “Celebrate May Day with Laura Dowling” will be held at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The event is a fundraiser for the Garden Club and its civic beautification projects.</p><p>Early-bird luncheon tickets are $85; after April 10, the price is $100. A garden market with specialty gifts and plants will be held before the luncheon. After the luncheon, Dowling will sign her books, which will be available for purchase.</p> 2020-02-05 01:30:00 -0600
5/01/2011:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Country ClubCedar Rapids -
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NewBo Concert Featuring The Legends & The Do's & The Don'ts
<ul><li>Get on your dancing shoes and join us at the outdoor stage at Newbo City Market for a night full of music and fun! This event is a Freedom Festival produced event.</li><li><br></li><li>Genre: 50s and 60s Music, Oldies Music, Rock and Roll! Featuring an all-star lineup of musicians, Dick Sherman-Lead vocals, Bass guitar; Zelda Sherman, Keyboards, Piano, Organ, Vocals; Rick Sherman, Drums, Vocals; Kevin Wimer, Lead guitar, Vocals</li><li>(Iowa Rock 'N' Roll Music Association Hall of Fame Inductee)</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>A Freedom Festival button is required for entry. </strong><strong>Coolers are allowed, but outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited. </strong><strong>Lawn chairs are encouraged.</strong></p> 2020-02-24 21:00:00 -0600
6/30/206:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
IMAGINATION! Square
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom brings you IMAGINATION! Square, celebrating FREE, Family, Fun leading up to the 4th of July! We'll have educational booths, FREE family activities, and FUN for all ages!!</p><p>The Freedom Festival Trackless Train will be on hand for free rides, face painting, caricatures, balloon art, photo booth, and more! This event takes place before, during, and after the 4th of July parade!</p><p>Are you interested in hosting an activity station in 2020? <a data-mce-href="/registration/imagination-square/" href="http://www.freedomfestival.com/registration/imagination-square/" target="_blank">REGISTER NOW!</a> Booth space is free of charge with a kids activity.*</p><p>Don't forget to grab your button for the Building Block Extravaganza going on inside Newbo Market. The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is proud to highlight local companies and organizations to provide fun, educational activities for children. </p><p>*<em>All booth applications subject to approval</em></p><p> </p> 2020-02-24 13:00:00 -0600
6/27/209:00 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy: Volta Youth Music & Arts Festival
<p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;">Join us for a full-day of incredible music and art at the NewBo City Market, featuring the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy's youth rock bands and other area youth musicians as well as performances from local, professional rock bands. We are very excited to partner with the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy for a day filled with music and fun!</p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;">This full-day music festival with be going on with Imagination Square, Building Block Extravaganza and the Parade. Plenty activites going on all day long! Music Festival begins at 12pm.</p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;">The music will be FREE all day long, until 5pm. At that time, a Freedom Festival button is required for entry.<br><br></p><p><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: medium;"><strong>VOLTA YOUTH MUSIC / ART FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:</strong></span></p><p>12 PM - 8 PM: Music on Stage</p><p>2 PM - 5 PM: Art in the Park</p><p><span data-mce-style="text-align: justify; font-size: 10pt;">For more information about the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy and the Volta Youth Music & Art Festival, visit https://www.easterniowaartsacademy.org</span></p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;"><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;"><strong>A Freedom Festival button is required starting at 5pm. (FREE for kids 8 and under)</strong></span></p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;"><span data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Bring your lawnchair and dancing shoes for this fun filled music day!</span></p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;"><span data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;">NEW IN 2020:</span> Adding ART to the Festival! </strong>Come see tents filled with art from area students! Art will be for display and for sale. Application details TO COME!</span></p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;"><span data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;">Coolers are allowed, but NO outside alcoholic beverages.</span></strong> Food and beverage will be available for purchase.</span></p><p data-mce-style="text-align: justify;"><span data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;">Newbo City Market will be opened during this event.</span></p> 2020-02-24 20:00:00 -0600
6/27/2012:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
NewBo Concert Featuring Barefoot Becky
<p>Mix three cups of German-style polka music with one cup of Czech music, and a half-cup each of country, big band, and party favorites, and you've got a recipe for fun with a band that's really cookin'! That's what you get when you see a live performance featuring Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen; a group based out of Mt. Vernon, Iowa.</p><p>The band, featuring Becky Livermore on accordion and vocals, has been performing throughout the United States since 1988. People remember the band best by two things: Becky's bare feet! She started playing barefoot simply because it was more comfortable than playing with shoes on.</p><p>Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a fun-filled night of a variety of music from Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen! Check out the band at the link below.</p><p>http://www.barefootbecky.com/</p><p><strong>A Freedom Festival button is required for entry. </strong><strong>Coolers are allowed, but outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited. </strong><strong>Lawn chairs are encouraged.</strong></p> 2020-02-24 21:00:00 -0600
6/29/206:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
WALK MS CR 2020
<p><br></p><p>On Sat. May 2nd, 2020 hundreds of local neighbors will gather for WALK MS 2020. This is a free event open to the public. Registration begins at 8:30 am and the walk begins at 10:00 am. </p><p>Walk MS brings together passionate people who connect in communities nationwide and raise funds to change the world for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis.</p><p>With nearly 300,000 people fundraising and volunteering each year, Walk MS has generated more than $1 billion toward our mission. Each step you take is backed by a supportive community. Together, we are stronger. Together, we will end MS forever.</p> 2020-03-01 12:00:00 -06005/02/2010:00 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Freedom Festival Parade
<p>The count-down to the 4th of July isn't complete until you've seen the Freedom Festival Parade!</p><p>The Freedom Festival Parade is proud to continue the tradition of red, white, and blue floats, vehicles, music, dancing groups, businesses, and other local organizations. </p><p>It also features the "Freedom Festival Express", which is a track-less train! The parade offers a patriotic and nostalgic way to celebrate community on the 4th of July weekend.</p><p>This event is FREE! Bring along a bag for CANDY!! Don't miss this fun, unique parade with over 100 entries each year! </p><p>If you are interested in participating in our parade, please click <a href="https://www.freedomfestival.com/events/freedom-festival-parade/entry/" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong>.</a> Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2020 Parade (Saturday, June 27th, 2020)</p><p>Parade winners will be announced at Newbo Market lawn immediately following the Parade.</p> 2020-02-24 12:00:00 -0600
6/27/2010:00 a.m.NewBo DistrictCedar Rapids -
Make Your Own Glass Garden Markers
<p>You’ve ordered your seeds and made your garden plan, and now it’s time to add some handmade beauty to your garden! During this 90 minute workshop, Ceramics Center instructors will guide participants through creating glass garden stakes. Participants will place bright pieces of glass in an artful form. After class, your project will be taken back to the Ceramics Center to be fired in a kiln. In about 3 weeks you will pick up your finished garden markers at ICNC! This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Fee: $30</p> 2020-03-30 11:00:00 -05005/30/209:30 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
4th Annual Hunger Banquet for CommUnity
<p>When you register for the 4th Annual Hunger Banquet, you aren’t signing up to attend “just another fundraiser.” The Hunger Banquet is designed to immerse guests in the reality of food insecurity in our community. Based on the income levels in Johnson County, some guests will receive a chicken dinner, a lucky few will receive a steak and lobster dinner, and far more will receive no meal at all.<br><br>Feeding America estimates that more than 19,000 Johnson County residents experience food insecurity. Last year, CommUnity Food Bank distributed a record-breaking 2,000,000 pounds of food to 4,583 households. <br><br>The annual Hunger Banquet is the largest fundraiser for the Food Bank, providing enough funding to support the food bank for nearly 6 months. </p> 2020-02-27 20:30:00 -0600
4/22/205:30 p.m.Graduate HotelIowa City -
Book Club: The Library of the Unwritten
<div data-block="true" data-editor="6k223" data-offset-key="4q4d4-0-0"><div data-offset-key="4q4d4-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4q4d4-0-0"><span data-text="true">About the Book</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="6k223" data-offset-key="141cq-0-0"><div data-offset-key="141cq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="141cq-0-0"><span data-text="true">In the first book in a brilliant new fantasy series, books that aren't finished by their authors reside in the Library of the Unwritten in Hell, and it is up to the Librarian to track down any restless characters who emerge from those unfinished stories.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="6k223" data-offset-key="e7oem-0-0"><div data-offset-key="e7oem-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e7oem-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="6k223" data-offset-key="ciubh-0-0"><div data-offset-key="ciubh-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ciubh-0-0"><span data-text="true">Many years ago, Claire was named Head Librarian of the Unwritten Wing—a neutral space in Hell where all the stories unfinished by their authors reside. Her job consists mainly of repairing and organizing books, but also of keeping an eye on restless stories that risk materializing as characters and escaping the library. When a Hero escapes from his book and goes in search of his author, Claire must track and capture him with the help of former muse and current assistant Brevity and nervous demon courier Leto.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="6k223" data-offset-key="cqdj7-0-0"><div data-offset-key="cqdj7-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cqdj7-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="6k223" data-offset-key="8o3dr-0-0"><div data-offset-key="8o3dr-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8o3dr-0-0"><span data-text="true">But what should have been a simple retrieval goes horrifyingly wrong when the terrifyingly angelic Ramiel attacks them, convinced that they hold the Devil's Bible. The text of the Devil's Bible is a powerful weapon in the power struggle between Heaven and Hell, so it falls to the librarians to find a book with the power to reshape the boundaries between Heaven, Hell ... and Earth. </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="6k223" data-offset-key="b1um9-0-0"><div data-offset-key="b1um9-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b1um9-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="6k223" data-offset-key="3oiml-0-0"><div data-offset-key="3oiml-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3oiml-0-0"><span data-text="true">About the Author</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="6k223" data-offset-key="c4kqq-0-0"><div data-offset-key="c4kqq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c4kqq-0-0"><span data-text="true">A. J. Hackwith is (almost) certainly not an ink witch in a hoodie. She's a queer writer of fantasy and science fiction living in Seattle, and writes sci-fi romance as Ada Harper. She is a graduate of the Viable Paradise writer's workshop and her work appears in Uncanny Magazine and assorted anthologies. Summon A.J. at your own peril with an arcane circle of fountain pens and classic RPGs, or you can find her on Twitter and other dark corners of the Internet.</span></span></div></div> 2019-12-26 19:00:00 -0600
5/28/206:00 p.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids -
Author Event: Brad Balukjian
<div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="cut1u-0-0"><div data-offset-key="cut1u-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cut1u-0-0"><span data-text="true">About The Wax Pack</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="fmm2g-0-0"><div data-offset-key="fmm2g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fmm2g-0-0"><span data-text="true">Is there life after baseball? Starting from this simple question, The Wax Pack ends up with something much bigger and unexpected—a meditation on the loss of innocence and the gift of impermanence, for both Brad Balukjian and the former ballplayers he tracked down. To get a truly random sample of players, Balukjian followed this wildly absurd but fun-as-hell premise: he took a single pack of baseball cards from 1986 (the first year he collected cards), opened it, chewed the nearly thirty-year-old gum inside, gagged, and then embarked on a quest to find all the players in the pack. Absurd, maybe, but true. He took this trip solo in the summer of 2015, spanning 11,341 miles through thirty states in forty-eight days.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="id7d-0-0"><div data-offset-key="id7d-0-0"><span data-offset-key="id7d-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="3o62g-0-0"><div data-offset-key="3o62g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3o62g-0-0"><span data-text="true">Balukjian actively engaged with his subjects—taking a hitting lesson from Rance Mulliniks, watching kung fu movies with Garry Templeton, and going to the zoo with Don Carman. In the process of finding all the players but one, he discovered an astonishing range of experiences and untold stories in their post-baseball lives, and he realized that we all have more in common with ballplayers than we think. While crisscrossing the country, Balukjian retraced his own past, reconnecting with lost loves and coming to terms with his lifelong battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="ee6rn-0-0"><div data-offset-key="ee6rn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ee6rn-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="avlhu-0-0"><div data-offset-key="avlhu-0-0"><span data-offset-key="avlhu-0-0"><span data-text="true">Alternately elegiac and uplifting, The Wax Pack is part baseball nostalgia, part road trip travelogue, and all heart, a reminder that greatness is not found in the stats on the backs of baseball cards but in the personal stories of the men on the front of them.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="e90om-0-0"><div data-offset-key="e90om-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e90om-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="brt23-0-0"><div data-offset-key="brt23-0-0"><span data-offset-key="brt23-0-0"><span data-text="true">About Brad Balukjian</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="7l3mq-0-0"><div data-offset-key="7l3mq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7l3mq-0-0"><span data-text="true">Brad Balukjian is director of the Natural History and Sustainability Program and teaches biology at Merritt College in Oakland, California. He is also a freelance writer and has published articles in Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Slate, Discover, Smithsonian, Natural History, NOVA Next, and Islands.</span></span></div></div> 2019-12-26 18:00:00 -0600
5/14/205:00 p.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids