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(319) 294-22374444 First Ave. NE Suite 3001, Cedar Rapids1666 West Airline Hwy. , Waterloo
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Sunday Fun Day: "100" Crafts!
<p>Help us kick off the 100th year of National Children's Book Week with crafts involving the number 100! We'll practice counting to 100, speculate about what we might be like at 100 years old, and assemble something cute and sweet to take home - a necklace made of 100 Froot Loops!</p> 2019-04-17 16:00:00 -0500
4/28/192:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
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Storytime
<p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment!</p> 2019-04-23 11:00:00 -0500
4/23/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Storytime
<p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment!</p> 2019-04-22 11:00:00 -0500
4/22/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Urban Pie Marion - Cork N Canvas Iowa
<p>Cork N Canvas Iowa, painting at Urban Pie Marion (1138 7th Ave Marion, Iowa 52302) Cork N Canvas Iowa painting classes are a perfect date night, Girls night out, or just something different and unique. Only $30 per person <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FUrbanPieMarion%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR042o7zWKM-NkMAdltrgzYIkbwm5aQCdRTOgZmIuSrN7CrmTfo-Eg1cw7U&h=AT1zBsjzEItwMgs_2794zgKCAkKpmN3ow_JhJtJQ-4nIXXbjnfyR9UGg7a4gP7COiHGw8LVtmemX0NYU4auCCyXXKdnlCUUB1W2s1_xiDx09BDgq92wlWZvkjf9YbdIYGA" href="https://bit.ly/UrbanPieMarion?fbclid=IwAR042o7zWKM-NkMAdltrgzYIkbwm5aQCdRTOgZmIuSrN7CrmTfo-Eg1cw7U" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/UrbanPieMarion</a> Cork N Canvas Iowa classes are for adults, 18+, please only 1 painter per ticket. All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you. We will be painting the 16x20 picture. Class starts at 6:00 pm, get there at 5:30 to check in and grab a bite to eat, food and drink additional. No experience is necessary, just a thirst for creativity and the passion for a good time. Class lasts about 2 to 3 hrs. Food & drink available at additional cost, Please no outside food or beverage. *** Cancellation policy: Cork N Canvas Iowa offers an art instruction and entertainment event that can be compared to a concert or theater event. We realize that unforeseen things happen, but we also would appreciate the time to offer the seat to others and fill the spot. Due to credit card fees, no refunds are issues, but you can move your ticket to another event 24-hours or more prior to your scheduled class. Due to the time it takes to prepare the class, NO store credit is given for last minute cancellations or no shows. Your ticket is fully transferable and you may let someone of your own choosing use your ticket in your absence. Cancellations should be made by email only please; if you need to move your reservation please notify Cork n Canvas Iowa by email Cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com, 24 hours prior to the event, you are scheduled for in order to be eligible move into another class. In your email, please be sure to include; your name, location of the event, date of scheduled event, and date you wish to move to. In the event of a class canceled: bad weather, snow day, ice, even floods, if there is the chance that class could be canceled, please note you will receive an email, also the notice will be posted on Facebook, your tickets will be good for any upcoming non-sold out class. Classes are limited in size, Payment is required in advanced. Your email is your ticket, keep it handy</p><p><br></p><p>Get your ticket today - <a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FUrbanPieMarion%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0VPkgcY3-R-GUAzy2FD7S7h7tB4QPyWpumDOKV6bxmYL9LH-5O_R_WPgE&h=AT1zBsjzEItwMgs_2794zgKCAkKpmN3ow_JhJtJQ-4nIXXbjnfyR9UGg7a4gP7COiHGw8LVtmemX0NYU4auCCyXXKdnlCUUB1W2s1_xiDx09BDgq92wlWZvkjf9YbdIYGA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/UrbanPieMarion</a> Please note the event/instruction lasts 2 to 3 hours, depending on the painting and number of people attending. We schedule all of our events for 3 hours in case of a longer painting, but it is not guaranteed to last the full 3 hours.</p><p><br></p><p>Sip, Paint, Repeat!</p><p>Amanda Happel</p><p>Cork N Canvas Iowa</p><p>319-929-4300</p><p>Email: cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa</a></p><p>Website: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.CorknCanvasIowa.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2pzuHd6TahO_MNKRyWXfKw4vy31qq-sXRJG3G-oiD5w-eMLlpUXNch47g&h=AT0hhDxMETUS7yyiQRns3Fzu2Hgn8NNWnd1teWJhY_q-BF5ZTOsNyyqnXUxhTck7PPZhp2fezXTwm2vO0Pnn5wM27g_T8yClGmHj2F0vmeFMh0pfmfUeKu5ba5EKNtnvOw" href="http://www.corkncanvasiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR2pzuHd6TahO_MNKRyWXfKw4vy31qq-sXRJG3G-oiD5w-eMLlpUXNch47g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.CorknCanvasIowa.com</a></p>
5/07/196:00 p.m.Urban Pie MarionMarion -
Jazz Under the Stars - Big Fun
<p>Iowa's Jazz Station, KCCK-FM presents "Jazz Under the Stars," Thursdays in August. Join your friends and family for four free, family-friendly concerts.</p><p>Jazz Under the Stars 2019 kicks off August 1 with the funky jazz sounds of <strong>Big Fun</strong> in Noelridge Park.</p><p>Bring your own picnic or enjoy tasty treats from one of our vendors!</p><p>Here is the full schedule:</p><p>Aug. 1 - Big Fun at Noelridge Park</p><p>Aug. 8 - Soul Sherpa at Noelridge Park</p><p>Aug. 15 - Christopher's Very Happy. Band at Noelridge Park</p><p>Aug. 22 - Funk Daddies at McGrath Auditorium</p><p><br></p>
8/01/197:00 p.m.Noelridge ParkCedar Rapids -
Fleacon 15
<p>Fleacon 15 scale model show and contest will be held from 8 am to 4 pm Saturday April 27, 2019 at the Berndes Center, 766 North Maple Street, Monticello, Iowa. The event will showcase the work of scale plastic modelers from throughout the Midwest. Models will include aircraft, armor, figures, sci-fi, ships, dioramas and real space. Vendors will be on hand selling model kits and supplies and a food court will be on site. Awards will be presented in 11 different categories and to those representing the "best" in each category. Entry fee is $10 for scale modelers who wish to enter the contest, free for visitors.</p> 2019-04-09 16:00:00 -0500
4/27/198:00 a.m.Monticello Berndes CenterMonticello -
Bookish Arts and Crafts
<p>Join us every month to complete a craft or project. All are designed to be completed within the session and all materials will be provided. Everyone is welcome unless specified.</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid">https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-04-24 19:30:00 -0500
4/24/196:00 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Family Skate
<p>Come out and join us with fun for the whole family. For just $25 per family, bring everyone out for an afternoon of ice skating together.</p> 2019-04-02 16:00:00 -05004/28/192:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Ice ArenaCedar Rapids -
Youth Chess Club
<p>Wanna be a pawn star? Chess expert Ron Munsterman coaches novices and experienced players. Join us for this fun night of strategy! Snacks are included.</p> 2018-12-03 19:45:00 -0600
4/29/196:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Butterfly: The Story of a Life Cycle
<p>Celebrate the magical life cycle of the Monarch butterfly as larger-than-life puppetry is used to illustrate the microscopic world of insects. This production offers a magnified look at metamorphosis through the eyes of Mari the Monarch as she grows from a tiny egg to a beautiful butterfly! Hudson Vagabond Puppets, with support from the Jim Henson Foundation, incorporate dance and narration and bunraku-style puppetry to illustrate how Mari survives and thrives with the help of many friends. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/butterfly/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>
4/29/1910:00 a.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-04-22 10:30:00 -0500
4/22/199:30 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Coe College Vocal Jazz Cabaret
2019-02-28 20:00:00 -06004/22/197:00 p.m.Coe College- Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium in Marquis HallCedar Rapids -
CRMA Museum Store Artist of the MonthKimberly Machovec-Smith
<p>Kimberly Machovec-Smith, an Iowa native, was trained as an art conservator. She recently returned to oil painting. Her current work illustrates the private moment of transformation a single seed experiences as it begins its journey toward reproduction. Warmed by the earth, the seed begins to swell, stretching and ripping open to release the lengthening root in its effort to find nourishment.</p> 2019-04-23 16:00:00 -0500
4/23/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Board to Bits
<p>Tuesdays were made for gaming. We've an extensive collection of board games to choose from and co-op video games. We alternate between board games and video games each week. Bring your friends and try them out!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-04-23 17:30:00 -0500
4/23/193:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
After School Lego Club
<p>Lego Club is an informal hour of lego building from 4-5pm the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Lego Club is intended for school age kids, but younger siblings are allowed to tag along, we will have duplos available as well as regular legos and baseboards. Each meeting will have a new optional creation theme, but builders can ignore the theme if they choose and build whatever they feel like. At the end of Lego Club, builders have the option to share with the group what they made. Occasionally creations will be saved and displayed in a display case at the library! Registration is not required.</p> 2019-04-15 17:00:00 -0500
4/23/194:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
The Roaming Canvas
<p>The Roaming Canvas will be painting “Weeping Willow” at Louie's Scoreboard in Marion (<a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flouiesscoreboard.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR18zLZNhU33molhB2y8lo07eIysOyWHCmiLdH1HiVupo0yhHLgpp8VrdO4&h=AT0kjY001FwQ750hHTNrjSSL0UCcMJCFYkEmxuZREW_0w_xJDaqesLn5KnrUEU31CR6LF_CQn2C7iy_RkNrGr7C-alBeS6oghAqNhHO8jnEww2F8NAUO9yl4h_cgpsU_" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://louiesscoreboard.com/</a>). This painting looks more complicated than it really is, so don’t let yourself be intimidated! I paint it right along with you step-by-step, and help you out when I can.</p><p><br></p><p>This event starts at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, April 23rd. Only $30.00 per person (including tax), and payment is required in advance. There are limited spaces available, so please make sure to purchase your ticket and reserve your spot. So come alone or with a group of friends for some fun and refreshments – either way you’ll have a wonderful time! </p><p><br></p><p>Purchase your ticket here:</p><p><a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsquareup.com%2Fstore%2Fthe-roaming-canvas%2Fitem%2Flouie-s-weeping-willow%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR05d2e2R-1d0WuO7bnk72GYvUgH2ofYKGRgh9FJwi-qIoYR59OKCN3O-gU&h=AT3MSV2WtVuzxq7zVADLJRdjojVACUJxV0Y7DQjvDTlBb2zn5K2q4xIRvgwiZgD8Zc01KYxh9lbvu7b2bcwg0gITpS2grrkuSoP3KXY0MYUcF4Bq16UibnfHjFAKccQX" href="https://squareup.com/store/the-roaming-canvas/item/louie-s-weeping-willow?fbclid=IwAR05d2e2R-1d0WuO7bnk72GYvUgH2ofYKGRgh9FJwi-qIoYR59OKCN3O-gU" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://squareup.com/store/the-roaming-canvas/item/louie-s-weeping-willow</a></p><p><br></p><p>The Roaming Canvas travels from place to place and orchestrates fun and laid-back painting parties. You don’t need to have any painting experience to have a great time AND bring home something hand-painted and beautiful. If you’re looking for a little creativity and variety in your life, look no further!</p><p><br></p><p>All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes, easels, paper towels, and apron) will be provided. You just need to bring a spirit of adventure and a willingness to have a great time - by the end of the night, you will have created a beautiful piece of art on a 16 x 20 inch canvas.</p><p><br></p><p>Cancellation policy: No refunds. A minimum of 24 hours notice is required to reschedule for another event.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have any question, please email theroamingcanvas@gmail.com</p><p><a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theroamingcanvas.wix.com%2Ftheroamingcanvas%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1QhssP3QAjojmoQNF17xXcdbf-acuTOwbM8062NOOE5B04BPfHHYkmn1Q&h=AT2X6dmBeeTz-wfcYi1m4D_gMP0sOkWXzTX16XWPs0jnGcsDxz0b70EG5ypkvdxQcShTj1OEmfygcgl9KkMnb98fEre4yQfAV1RnuYCJHRJ9hP9HjPYMyAJ_vl1ds5hY" href="http://www.theroamingcanvas.wix.com/theroamingcanvas?fbclid=IwAR1QhssP3QAjojmoQNF17xXcdbf-acuTOwbM8062NOOE5B04BPfHHYkmn1Q" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.theroamingcanvas.wix.com/theroamingcanvas</a></p> 2019-02-27 21:30:00 -0600
4/23/196:30 p.m.Louie's ScoreboardMarion -
Chamber Recital
<p>Coe String Seminar Class and String Faculty performing.</p> 2019-02-28 20:30:00 -06004/23/197:30 p.m.Coe College- Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium in Marquis HallCedar Rapids -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-04-24 10:25:00 -0500
4/24/199:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
CRMA Museum Store Artist of the MonthKimberly Machovec-Smith
<p>Kimberly Machovec-Smith, an Iowa native, was trained as an art conservator. She recently returned to oil painting. Her current work illustrates the private moment of transformation a single seed experiences as it begins its journey toward reproduction. Warmed by the earth, the seed begins to swell, stretching and ripping open to release the lengthening root in its effort to find nourishment.</p> 2019-04-24 16:00:00 -0500
4/24/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Let's Play Scrabble!
<p>Join us for Scrabble once a week at Ladd Library! The game is on each Wednesday from 1-5 in the Community Room. New competitors are a plus. You can come in and play at any time during the session. Bring your own equipment if you like, but we will have some boards and dictionaries on site. All skill levels welcome!</p> 2019-04-24 16:00:00 -05004/24/191:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Totally Tweens: Poetry Workshop
<p>Join us to write your own poems and learn about various poetic forms from haiku, concrete poems, acrostic poems, limericks, etc. Read them aloud or write for your eyes only.</p><p>All materials will be provided and refreshments will be served. A poetry slam will take place the last 15 minutes of the workshop; parents and guardians may attend.</p><p>Just for kids in 3rd-6th grade.</p><p>Registration is required.</p> 2019-04-17 17:00:00 -0500
4/24/193:30 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
No-Sew T-shirt Upcycling Workshop
<p>Come and learn how to re-use your old t-shirts with some help from the Green Iowa AmeriCorps! We will be fashioning shirts into practical, wearable, or decorative designs. </p><p>We will have a small selection of shirts available; otherwise, this event is "bring your own shirt". </p><p>Feel free to stay for the entire length of the workshop, or just stop in to work on a specific design. Supplies and seating is limited, so first come first serve! </p><p>Free admission - Located at Lion Bridge Brewing Co. (59 16th Ave SW) - 5 to 7pm on April 24th</p> 2019-03-22 19:00:00 -0500
4/24/195:00 p.m.Lion Bridge Brewing CompanyCedar Rapids -
Longbranch Name that Tune
<p>7-10 pm <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NameThatTuneWithMatt/" target="_blank">Name That Tune</a> (compete against other teams to win prizes). No Cover 21 and older!</p><p>All you can eat Taco Bar-5:00 pm-9:00 pm.</p><p>$5.00 with a beverage purchase.</p> 2019-04-24 22:00:00 -0500
4/24/197:00 p.m.Longbranch RestaurantCedar Rapids -
Preschool Stories & More: Earth Day with the 100 Grannies
<p>Some of Iowa City's 100 Grannies will be here for a special Earth Day Storytime. Learn about ways that we can help out Mom Nature and stick around for a special Earth Day project with the Grannies!</p><p>Join us for a preschool-oriented program that often features special guests or includes longer stories. Preschool Stories & More is recommended for children who are 3,4, or 5 years old.</p> 2019-04-17 11:00:00 -0500
4/25/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
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Riders In The Sky
<p><strong>RIDERS IN THE SKY</strong> are truly exceptional. By definition, empirical data, and critical acclaim, they stand "hats & shoulders" above the rest of the purveyors of C & W - "Comedy & Western!"<br><br>For more than thirty years, <strong>RIDERS IN THE SKY</strong> have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the genre. While remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life "The Cowboy Way!"</p> 2019-02-19 15:30:00 -06004/25/192:00 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Virtual Reality
<p>Come experience virtual reality at the Cedar Rapids Public Library as we travel to strange and incredible places. Explore new worlds, solve puzzles, and outrun the occasional stray dinosaur. This event is held in the Maker Room.<br><br>This program is sponsored by the Giacoletto Foundation.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-04-25 17:30:00 -0500
4/25/193:30 p.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Bookish Arts & Crafts
<p>Join us every month to complete a craft or project. All are designed to be completed within the session and all materials will be provided. </p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid">https://events.crlibrary.org/events?v=grid</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-04-25 19:30:00 -0500
4/25/196:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Our Pick Book Club: Paris By the Book by Liam Callanan
<p>Join us for a lively discussion about <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35450129-paris-by-the-book"><em>Paris by the Book</em></a> by Liam Callanan. Copies of the book are available for purchase at M and M Bookstore.</p><p>Light refreshments may be served.</p><p>About the book:</p><p><strong>A missing person, a grieving family, a curious clue: a half-finished manuscript set in Paris. Heading off in search of its author, a mother and her daughters find themselves in France, rescuing a failing bookstore and drawing closer to unexpected truths.</strong><br><br><em>Once a week, I chase men who are not my husband….</em><br><br>When eccentric novelist Robert Eady abruptly vanishes, he leaves behind his wife, Leah, their daughters, and, hidden in an unexpected spot, plane tickets to Paris.<br><br>Hoping to uncover clues—and her husband—Leah sets off for France with her girls. Upon their arrival, she discovers an unfinished manuscript, one Robert had been writing without her knowledge…and that he had set in Paris. The Eady women follow the path of the manuscript to a small, floundering English-language bookstore whose weary proprietor is eager to sell. The whole store? Today? Yes, but Leah’s biggest surprise comes when she hears herself accepting the offer on the spot.<br><br>As the family settles into their new Parisian life, they can’t help but trace the literary paths of some beloved Parisian classics, including<span> </span><em>Madeline</em><span> </span>and<span> </span><em>The Red Balloon</em>, hoping more clues arise. But a series of startling discoveries forces Leah to consider that she may not be ready for what solving this mystery might do to her family—and the Paris she thought she knew.<br><br>At once haunting and charming,<span> </span><em>Paris by the Book</em><span> </span>follows one woman’s journey as her story is being rewritten, exploring the power of family and the magic that hides within the pages of a book.</p> 2018-12-15 19:00:00 -0600
4/25/196:00 p.m.M & M BooksCedar Rapids -
Pajama Storytime at CRMA: Building a Bedtime Story
<p>Pajama Storytime: Building a Bedtime Story </p><p>We’ll explore our super-cool building and the art of architecture at tonight’s P.J.S.! Storytime and simple art project are free for kids & their adult companions. Wear your PJ’s and bring a stuffed friend to cuddle with. </p><p>All are welcome!</p>
4/25/196:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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