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Benz Beerfest
<p><span> </span>Everybody who’s anybody will be at Benz Beerfest, back (and better than ever) for its 15th year on Saturday May 11th! Stop in to Benz Beverage Depot (501 7th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401) today to purchase tickets to the hottest craft beer event around. Tickets are available online at www.benzbeerfest.com or in-store. Rain or shine, the beer drinkers will be there, enjoying samples from local favorites and national breweries.</p> 2019-05-06 17:00:00 -0500
5/11/191:00 p.m.Benz Beverage DepotCedar Rapids -
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Luther College to host violinist Naria Kim
<p>New York born violinist and Korea based international violinist and teacher Naria Kim will perform at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 9, in the Noble Recital Hall of the Jensen Noble Hall of Music on the Luther campus. The performance is open to the public with no charge of admission.</p><p>Kim's performance will include a collection of highlights from the Beethoven Violin Sonatas, including three movements of Beethoven’s Sonata No. 1 Op. 12 in D major "Beginning" for Violin and Piano and four movements of his Sonata No. 5 Op. 24 in F major "Spring" for Violin and Piano followed by a short intermission. The performance will conclude with three movements of Beethoven's Sonata No. 9 Op. 47 in A major "Kreutzer" for Violin and Piano.</p><p>Kim's accomplishments include being the first prize winner at the Alexander and Buono International String Competition as well as the winner for the Eurasia International Violin Competition and Osaka International Music Competition. Her solo recitals and concert highlights include performances with the Bulgaria Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Korean National Military Symphony Orchestra and performances at the Carnegie Weill Hall, New York Symphony Space Hall, Bulgaria Concet Hall, Seoul Arts Center and many more. Kim has been invited to perform at several international festivals, including the Young Artist Concert of the Elan International Music Festival in Vermont, the Rising Star Series at the Great Mountains International Festival in Korea and the Gala Concert at the Canetti International Music Festival in Italy.</p><p>Kim received her bachelor’s degree at the Korea National University of Arts through the early entrance program for gifted students, her master’s degree and artists diploma at Yale School of Music and her Doctor of Musical Arts from Stony Brook University. She has studied with Hyo Kang, Philip Setzer, Sung-Ju Lee and has taken master classes through music festivals and auditions with Igor Ozim, Miriam Fried, Zakhar Bron and many others.</p><p>Kim has served as undergraduate violin faculty at the Stony Brook University, Naugatuck Valley Community College and as a lecturer of violin at Chung-Ang University in Korea. She is an active chamber music player trained with the Tokyo String Quartet and Emerson String Quartet. She has performed with with the Beethoven Quartet Project Concert with the Tokyo Quartet and chamber performances with Philip Setzer of the Emerson Quartet. She took part in the "WE Soloists" group in Korea from 2013-2017 and has served as a concertmaster for the New Korea Symphony Orchestra. Currently Kim serves as a lecturer of violin at the Korea National University of Arts</p><p>Luther is home to one of the largest collegiate music programs in the nation, with five choirs, three orchestras, three bands, two jazz bands and more than 800 student musicians. Luther students participate in large ensembles, faculty-coached chamber groups, private lessons and master classes. Nearly 275 music majors study music theory, ear training, history, education, composition, jazz, church music and performance.</p> 2019-04-16 20:30:00 -05005/09/197:30 p.m.Luther College Noble Recital HallDecorah -
Freedom Festival Parade
<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. 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><br></p><p>This event is FREE!</p> 2017-11-30 12:00:00 -0600
6/29/1910:00 a.m.Czech VillageCedar Rapids -
Festival of the Arts
<p>The Amana Arts Guild will sponsor its Festival of the Arts on Saturday August 10, 2019 from 10 AM – 5 PM, Amana Iowa. <u>NEW VENUE</u>! Market Barn area in Amana 707-46<sup>th</sup> Ave. <u>NEW VENUE</u>!</p><p>This special event will feature sales of fine arts, crafts and traditional Colony folk arts by local and guest artists. A unique part of the festival will be demonstrations as visitors will enjoy observing: woodturning, quilting, tinsmithing, basket-making, spinning and painting.</p><p>Guests will also enjoy local foods such as Amana bratwurst, sauerkraut, homemade apple fritters and baked goods along with the Amana Heritage Museum’s potato pancakes and a special homemade rhubarb drink.</p><p>Entertainment throughout the day</p><p>Also the children can enjoy an art corner.</p><p>Friend of the Arts Award presentation at 4:00</p><p>This is a juried event and new artisans are welcome for more information call or email:</p><p>Amana Arts Guild: 319 622-3678</p><p>E-mail: amanarts@southslope.net</p> 2018-01-24 17:00:00 -0600
8/10/1910:00 a.m.Market BarnAmana -
Balloon Glow
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is proud to continue the tradition of this iconic event! Join us back at the Sinclair Levy - 1430 2nd Street SE! Watch the sun go down, listening to the tunes and enjoying time with friends and family. The purpose is to enjoy the "glow" and once it is safe, the caution tape is removed and patrons are able to get up close and personal with these amazing balloons and the balloonists as well! </p><p>Gates open at 5pm.</p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><p><strong>Parking is extremely limited near the Sinclair Levy. Attendees are highly encouraged to shuttle to event. </strong></p><p><strong>Shuttle stops will be at Kingston Stadium, downtown locations - in front of White State Alehouse and EastBank Lounge, and Lot 44.</strong></p><p><strong>Handicap parking is available at the African American Museum.</strong></p><p>Soft sided coolers ONLY</p><p>No pets or fireworks (including sparklers)</p><p>Please treat the levy's property with respect.</p><p>Shuttles will take you to the entrances.</p><p>A Freedom Festival button is required for this event. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button. </p><p>The rain date for this event is scheduled for Thursday, June 27.</p> 2017-11-30 22:00:00 -0600
6/25/196:00 p.m.Sinclair LevyCedar Rapids -
Iowa Renaissance Festival
<p>Held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Middle Amana Park, 27th Ave., Middle Amana. This festival will feature a village of entertainment, jousting, music and more. Visit IowaRenFest.com for details and pricing details. Tickets: $12, kids 6 to 13: $6, kids 5 and under get in free. Multi-day passes available. Held May 25-27 and June 1 and 2. Held rain or shine. </p><p><br></p> 2019-03-21 18:00:00 -05005/25/1910:00 a.m.Middle Amana ParkMiddle Amana -
IMAGINATION! Square
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival brings you IMAGINATION! Square each year, which provides family-friendly, educational, and interactive booths, along with FREE family activities! Join us on the lawn of Newbo City Market for this event. This event takes place during and after our annual parade.</p><p>This event is free!</p> 2017-11-30 14:00:00 -0600
6/29/199:00 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Special Needs Rock 'N' Bowl
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is proud to offer this special event for community group homes, friends and family to enjoy time together. In its 5th year, the day will consist of bowling at Westdale Bowl and dancing to the tunes of B.A.M.! Productions and FREE open photo booth. Food will be available for purchase.</p> 2017-11-30 14:00:00 -0600
6/26/1911:00 a.m.Westdale Bowling Center & Lazer TagCedar Rapids -
Mother's Day Ladies Luncheon Cooking Class
<p><strong>Mother’s Day Ladies Luncheon Class: </strong><em>Bring your mother, grandmother or aunt to this festive ladies’ luncheon class. <b>On the menu:</b></em> Creamy Sugar Snap Pea Soup, Tarragon Chicken Salad served on Bibb Lettuce, Quick and Easy Lemon Scones with Raspberry Devonshire Cream and Mini Chocolate Mousse parfaits. $50.00</p><p><strong>May 10 (Friday) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. </strong> </p> 2019-04-27 14:00:00 -05005/10/1911:00 a.m.Cooking with NinaRobins -
Marion Arts Festival
<p>Experience collaborative, creative merrymaking at its finest. Join friends old and new 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 in City Square Park for the free, fun, and family friendly 27th annual Marion Arts Festival.</p><p>The event features fifty fine artists hailing from coast to coast, a slate of emerging artists, and family activities, including wet clay play with the Iowa Ceramics Center. Add in specialty food vendors and a warm welcome from retailers and restaurants in Uptown Marion! </p> 2019-04-07 17:00:00 -0500
5/18/199:00 a.m.Marion City Square ParkMarion -
Music at the Museum: Freedom Festival Edition
<p>Start your holiday weekend right with the sounds Music at the Museum: Freedom Festival Edition! The band for this year, Pianopalooza, will be featured under the stars at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library's Amphitheater. Gates open at 5:00 pm.</p><p>Plenty of room to dance, bring your lawn chairs - no coolers please, but picnics welcome! Hy-Vee will have food available for purchase. BEVERAGE GARDEN! Beverages will be available for purchase. </p><p><br></p><p>The event is free with button. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button. </p> 2017-11-30 20:00:00 -0600
7/03/196:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Villages of Amana Christmas Haus Walk
<p>Amana Arts Guild will host the Christmas Haus Tour this year. It is an event filled with lovely traditions and whimsical surprises. During this festive season the Amana Arts Guild welcomes visitors to its 13th annual Christmas Tour of homes. Progress has not eradicated the town’s treasured traditions and quaint customs. Amana’s cedar sided, limestone and time bleached brick buildings have weathered for over 150 years. Tour private homes decorated for the holidays and take part in the ambience of Christmas in the Amana Colonies. Visit with homeowners and get to know the colonies in a whole new way while you visit homes with stories as remarkable and varied as the colonies themselves.</p> 2018-01-25 16:00:00 -0600
12/07/1910:00 a.m.Amana ColoniesAmana -
Villages of Amana Christmas Haus Tour
<p>Amana Arts Guild will host the Christmas Haus Tour this year. It is an event filled with lovely traditions and whimsical surprises. During this festive season the Amana Arts Guild welcomes visitors to its 12th annual Christmas Tour of homes. Progress has not eradicated the town’s treasured traditions and quaint customs. Amana’s cedar sided, limestone and time bleached brick buildings have weathered for over 150 years. Tour private homes decorated for the holidays and take part in the ambience of Christmas in the Amana Colonies. Visit with homeowners and get to know the colonies in a whole new way while you visit homes with stories as remarkable and varied as the colonies themselves.</p> 2018-01-25 16:00:00 -0600
12/08/191:00 p.m.Amana ColoniesAmana -
Jump for Freedom-Dock Dogs
<p>Dock Dogs® is national canine aquatics competition that will be held Thursday, June 27 - Sunday, June 30. That's right, we are adding an extra day to Dock Dogs! </p><p>Dock Dogs is a series of competitive dog jumping events held across the nation each year. Comprised of three aquatic events; big air, extreme vertical, and speed retrieval, the competition provides entertainment for both human and canine. Dogs welcome at this event! Website our website to learn more. Also new to 2019 will be Dueling Dogs! This thrilling event will feature two dogs competing head to head. You don't want to miss this!</p><p>A Freedom Festival button is required for this event. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p> 2017-11-30 18:00:00 -0600
6/27/1910:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Jump for Freedom-Dock Dogs
<p>Dock Dogs® is national canine aquatics competition that will be held Thursday, June 27 - Sunday, June 30. That's right, we are adding an extra day to Dock Dogs! </p><p>Dock Dogs is a series of competitive dog jumping events held across the nation each year. Comprised of three aquatic events; big air, extreme vertical, and speed retrieval, the competition provides entertainment for both human and canine. Dogs welcome at this event! Website our website to learn more. Also new to 2019 will be Dueling Dogs! This thrilling event will feature two dogs competing head to head. You don't want to miss this!</p><p>A Freedom Festival button is required for this event. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p> 2018-06-30 18:00:00 -0500
6/28/1910:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Jump for Freedom-Dock Dogs
<p>Dock Dogs® is national canine aquatics competition that will be held Thursday, June 27 - Sunday, June 30. That's right, we are adding an extra day to Dock Dogs! </p><p>Dock Dogs is a series of competitive dog jumping events held across the nation each year. Comprised of three aquatic events; big air, extreme vertical, and speed retrieval, the competition provides entertainment for both human and canine. Dogs welcome at this event! Website our website to learn more. Also new to 2019 will be Dueling Dogs! This thrilling event will feature two dogs competing head to head. You don't want to miss this!</p><p>A Freedom Festival button is required for this event. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button.</p> 2018-07-01 18:00:00 -0500
6/29/1910:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Woodfest
<p>WOODFEST! Amana RV Park, August 23-25, 2019 A festival of and about WOOD! Woodcrafters of all types from throughout the Midwest . Ongoing demonstrations, shop for furniture, home and garden décor, toys, bowls, carvings, tools and more. We are seeking wood vendors/artisans for this 3 day event. It will be located at the Amana RV Park, Amana IA in an air conditioned building.</p><p>If interested please go to <a href="http://www.amanaartsguild.com/">http://www.amanaartsguild.com/</a> for the registration form.</p><p>Handcrafted wood items, tools and equipment, demonstrations and sales. Come shop, browse, learn from and visit with regional and national woodcrafters and wood product vendors.</p><p>$1 admission, children free. Air-conditioned buildings. Food on site. Nearby parking, Handicapped accessible.</p><p>Sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild.</p> 2017-04-20 17:00:00 -0500
8/23/1911:00 p.m.Amana Colonies RV Park & Event CenterAmana -
10th Annual Bourbon and Blues Festival
<p>Starting July 4th at 11:00AM the 10th Annual Bourbon and Blues Festival kicks off at Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery. This year Cedar Ridge's annual music festival will span over 4 days, featuring local, regional, national, and international touring talent - and is 100% free.</p><p>This year's festival features exclusive spirit releases, free live entertainment for the whole family, exclusive food and drink menus, and much much more! Bring a lawn chair, and come early and beat the crowds!</p> 2019-05-13 22:00:00 -05007/04/1911:00 a.m.Cedar Ridge Winery and DistillerySwisher -
10th Annual Bourbon and Blues Festival
<p>Starting July 4th at 11:00AM the 10th Annual Bourbon and Blues Festival kicks off at Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery. This year Cedar Ridge's annual music festival will span over 4 days, featuring local, regional, national, and international touring talent - and is 100% free.</p><p>This year's festival features exclusive spirit releases, free live entertainment for the whole family, exclusive food and drink menus, and much much more! Bring a lawn chair, and come early and beat the crowds!</p> 2019-07-05 22:00:00 -05007/05/1911:00 a.m.Cedar Ridge Winery and DistillerySwisher -
10th Annual Bourbon and Blues Festival
<p>Starting July 4th at 11:00AM the 10th Annual Bourbon and Blues Festival kicks off at Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery. This year Cedar Ridge's annual music festival will span over 4 days, featuring local, regional, national, and international touring talent - and is 100% free.</p><p>This year's festival features exclusive spirit releases, free live entertainment for the whole family, exclusive food and drink menus, and much much more! Bring a lawn chair, and come early and beat the crowds!</p> 2019-07-06 22:00:00 -05007/06/1911:00 a.m.Cedar Ridge Winery and DistillerySwisher -
10th Annual Bourbon and Blues Festival
<p>Starting July 4th at 11:00AM the 10th Annual Bourbon and Blues Festival kicks off at Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery. This year Cedar Ridge's annual music festival will span over 4 days, featuring local, regional, national, and international touring talent - and is 100% free.</p><p>This year's festival features exclusive spirit releases, free live entertainment for the whole family, exclusive food and drink menus, and much much more! Bring a lawn chair, and come early and beat the crowds!</p> 2019-07-07 22:00:00 -05007/07/1911:00 a.m.Cedar Ridge Winery and DistillerySwisher -
Marion-East Cedar Rapids Rotary Waffle Breakfast & Silent Auction
<p>Our annual waffle breakfast , featuring Dad's Belgian Waffles, is being held Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Vernon Middle School Cafeteria, 1350 4th Av., Marion, IA, from 7:30 am - 10:30 am. The proceeds from this Rotary Club fundraiser help support our "Shoes For Kids" project, which provides shoes through Linn County school nurses to children who need them, and also helps fund other community service projects. Cost is $8.00/person; children age 5 and under are free. This event is the same day as the Marion Arts Festival at the Marion uptown square. </p> 2019-04-30 10:30:00 -05005/18/197:30 a.m.Vernon Middle SchoolMarion -
Baby Animal Festival 2019
<p>Join us at Bloomsbury Farm for our FIRST Baby Animal Festival! We will have our Farm activities open, Hayrack Rides, Barrel Train Rides, our Barnyard Buddies, some of the cutest lil’ baby farm animals you will ever lay your eyes on, and so much more! This is a Spring Festival that you DO NOT want to miss!</p><p>Please click this link to register - http://bloomsburyfarm.ticketleap.com/baby-animal-festival</p> 2019-04-08 16:00:00 -0500
5/25/199:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
Baby Animal Festival 2019
<p>Join us at Bloomsbury Farm for our FIRST Baby Animal Festival! We will have our Farm activities open, Hayrack Rides, Barrel Train Rides, our Barnyard Buddies, some of the cutest lil’ baby farm animals you will ever lay your eyes on, and so much more! This is a Spring Festival that you DO NOT want to miss!</p><p>Please click this link to register - http://bloomsburyfarm.ticketleap.com/baby-animal-festival</p> 2019-05-26 16:00:00 -0500
5/26/199:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
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Baby Animal Festival 2019
<p>Join us at Bloomsbury Farm for our FIRST Baby Animal Festival! We will have our Farm activities open, Hayrack Rides, Barrel Train Rides, our Barnyard Buddies, some of the cutest lil’ baby farm animals you will ever lay your eyes on, and so much more! This is a Spring Festival that you DO NOT want to miss!</p><p>Please click this link to register - http://bloomsburyfarm.ticketleap.com/baby-animal-festival</p> 2019-05-27 16:00:00 -0500
5/27/199:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
Baby Animal Festival 2019
<p>Join us at Bloomsbury Farm for our FIRST Baby Animal Festival! We will have our Farm activities open, Hayrack Rides, Barrel Train Rides, our Barnyard Buddies, some of the cutest lil’ baby farm animals you will ever lay your eyes on, and so much more! This is a Spring Festival that you DO NOT want to miss!</p><p>Please click this link to register - http://bloomsburyfarm.ticketleap.com/baby-animal-festival</p> 2019-05-28 16:00:00 -0500
5/28/199:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
Baby Animal Festival 2019
<p>Join us at Bloomsbury Farm for our FIRST Baby Animal Festival! We will have our Farm activities open, Hayrack Rides, Barrel Train Rides, our Barnyard Buddies, some of the cutest lil’ baby farm animals you will ever lay your eyes on, and so much more! This is a Spring Festival that you DO NOT want to miss!</p><p>Please click this link to register - http://bloomsburyfarm.ticketleap.com/baby-animal-festival</p> 2019-05-29 16:00:00 -0500
5/29/199:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
Baby Animal Festival 2019
<p>Join us at Bloomsbury Farm for our FIRST Baby Animal Festival! We will have our Farm activities open, Hayrack Rides, Barrel Train Rides, our Barnyard Buddies, some of the cutest lil’ baby farm animals you will ever lay your eyes on, and so much more! This is a Spring Festival that you DO NOT want to miss!</p><p>Please click this link to register - http://bloomsburyfarm.ticketleap.com/baby-animal-festival</p> 2019-05-30 16:00:00 -0500
5/30/199:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
Baby Animal Festival 2019
<p>Join us at Bloomsbury Farm for our FIRST Baby Animal Festival! We will have our Farm activities open, Hayrack Rides, Barrel Train Rides, our Barnyard Buddies, some of the cutest lil’ baby farm animals you will ever lay your eyes on, and so much more! This is a Spring Festival that you DO NOT want to miss!</p><p>Please click this link to register - http://bloomsburyfarm.ticketleap.com/baby-animal-festival</p> 2019-05-31 16:00:00 -0500
5/31/199:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins -
Baby Animal Festival 2019
<p>Join us at Bloomsbury Farm for our FIRST Baby Animal Festival! We will have our Farm activities open, Hayrack Rides, Barrel Train Rides, our Barnyard Buddies, some of the cutest lil’ baby farm animals you will ever lay your eyes on, and so much more! This is a Spring Festival that you DO NOT want to miss!</p><p>Please click this link to register - http://bloomsburyfarm.ticketleap.com/baby-animal-festival</p> 2019-06-01 16:00:00 -0500
6/01/199:00 a.m.Bloomsbury FarmAtkins