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Once a Ponzi Time, a new show at Old Creamery Theatre
<p>Harold Vanderdoff has advised his friends about their finances for years with impossibly good results... but when his pyramid scheme begins to crumble he must rely on his flaky father and naive nephew to bamboozle the authorities. Shady investments and double-dealing abound in this brand new fantastically funny financial farce!</p>6/16/192:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Once a Ponzi Time, a new show at Old Creamery Theatre
<p>Harold Vanderdoff has advised his friends about their finances for years with impossibly good results... but when his pyramid scheme begins to crumble he must rely on his flaky father and naive nephew to bamboozle the authorities. Shady investments and double-dealing abound in this brand new fantastically funny financial farce!</p>6/20/192:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
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Once a Ponzi Time, a new show at Old Creamery Theatre
<p>Harold Vanderdoff has advised his friends about their finances for years with impossibly good results... but when his pyramid scheme begins to crumble he must rely on his flaky father and naive nephew to bamboozle the authorities. Shady investments and double-dealing abound in this brand new fantastically funny financial farce!</p>6/21/192:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Once a Ponzi Time, a new play at Old Creamery Theatre
<p>Harold Vanderdoff has advised his friends about their finances for years with impossibly good results... but when his pyramid scheme begins to crumble he must rely on his flaky father and naive nephew to bamboozle the authorities. Shady investments and double-dealing abound in this brand new fantastically funny financial farce!</p>6/21/197:30 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Once a Ponzi Time, a new play at Old Creamery Theatre
<p>Harold Vanderdoff has advised his friends about their finances for years with impossibly good results... but when his pyramid scheme begins to crumble he must rely on his flaky father and naive nephew to bamboozle the authorities. Shady investments and double-dealing abound in this brand new fantastically funny financial farce!</p>6/22/197:30 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Once a Ponzi Time, a new show at Old Creamery Theatre
<p>Harold Vanderdoff has advised his friends about their finances for years with impossibly good results... but when his pyramid scheme begins to crumble he must rely on his flaky father and naive nephew to bamboozle the authorities. Shady investments and double-dealing abound in this brand new fantastically funny financial farce!</p>6/23/192:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Funny Nuggets Comedy Group
<p>Funny Nuggets is the Comedy Clubhouse for Kids. University of Iowa students bring their interactive program and entertaining cast to put on a pop-up comedy experience for kids! <br><br>This is the last day of Summer Reading, and following the show, winners of the raffles and grand prize will be able to pick up their gifts. </p> 2019-05-18 15:30:00 -05007/31/192:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Once a Ponzi Time, a new show at Old Creamery Theatre
<p>Harold Vanderdoff has advised his friends about their finances for years with impossibly good results... but when his pyramid scheme begins to crumble he must rely on his flaky father and naive nephew to bamboozle the authorities. Shady investments and double-dealing abound in this brand new fantastically funny financial farce!</p>6/27/192:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Once a Ponzi Time, a new show at Old Creamery Theatre
<p>Harold Vanderdoff has advised his friends about their finances for years with impossibly good results... but when his pyramid scheme begins to crumble he must rely on his flaky father and naive nephew to bamboozle the authorities. Shady investments and double-dealing abound in this brand new fantastically funny financial farce!</p>6/28/192:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Once a Ponzi Time, a new play at Old Creamery Theatre
<p>Harold Vanderdoff has advised his friends about their finances for years with impossibly good results... but when his pyramid scheme begins to crumble he must rely on his flaky father and naive nephew to bamboozle the authorities. Shady investments and double-dealing abound in this brand new fantastically funny financial farce!</p>6/28/197:30 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
#IMomSoHard - Mom's Night Out Round 2
<p>Moms, best friends and funny ladies Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley are the creators of the viral web-series <em>#IMOMSOHARD</em>, where they discuss the good, the bad and the funny about motherhood - with the help of a bottle of red wine!</p><p><em>#IMOMSOHARD</em> has grown to over 1.5 million follows across platforms and over 120 million video views. One of their most shared episodes, I Swimsuit Season So Hard, where the moms tried on the summer's hottest/most ridiculous swimwear, garnered over 20 million views and coverage in the world’s top news outlets. They have recently appeared on The Today Show and The Doctors, to name a few, as well as being chosen for People Magazine’s best of 2017. Part of their plan for complete world mom-ination includes their own half-hour, multi-cam comedy which the moms are developing with CBS.</p><p>After the moms’ first mega-year of touring (you know, just 72 cities) with their live stand-up show: <em>Mom's Night Out - Summer Break Tour, </em>they will be hitting the road again this year with <em>Mom's Night Out: Round 2.</em> Their kids are older, the moms are older, but the show is new!!</p> 2019-03-06 21:30:00 -0600
7/11/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
Once a Ponzi Time, a new play at Old Creamery Theatre
<p>Harold Vanderdoff has advised his friends about their finances for years with impossibly good results... but when his pyramid scheme begins to crumble he must rely on his flaky father and naive nephew to bamboozle the authorities. Shady investments and double-dealing abound in this brand new fantastically funny financial farce!</p>6/29/197:30 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
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The Magic of Rick Eugene
<p>Magician Rick Eugene will wow you with his sleight of hand, baffle you with his mind-reading skills and tickle your funny bone with his humor. Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend this free event.</p> 2019-03-15 13:45:00 -0500
7/01/191:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Once a Ponzi Time, a new show at Old Creamery Theatre
<p>Harold Vanderdoff has advised his friends about their finances for years with impossibly good results... but when his pyramid scheme begins to crumble he must rely on his flaky father and naive nephew to bamboozle the authorities. Shady investments and double-dealing abound in this brand new fantastically funny financial farce!</p>6/30/192:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Brucemore Outdoor Children's Theater presents Winnie the Pooh
<p>Join Brucemore and Playtime Poppy Children's Theater for an interactive evening of outdoor theater and family fun in the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater on the historic Brucemore estate! </p> 2019-08-02 20:15:00 -05008/02/197:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
The History Center - Famous Last Words: A Celebrity Roast of Kate Minette
<p><span><span><span>Join us for Famous Last Words -- A Celebrity Roast</span></span></span></p><p><span><span>Saturday, June 22, 2019</span></span></p><p><span><span>6 pm: Doors Open</span></span></p><p><span><span>6:45 pm: Celebration of Life</span></span></p><p><span><span>After Life Party to follow for Pallbearer Patrons</span></span></p><p><br></p><p>The History Center is putting the “fun” in funeral as Kate Minette lives through her own mocking (but loving!) eulogy – written and performed by the always hysterical Adam Witte, Dave Martino, and other special guests. We are confident the only tears shed will be tears of laughter!</p>6/22/196:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Scottish Rite TempleCEDAR RAPIDS -
Brucemore Outdoor Children's Theater presents Winnie the Pooh
<p>Join Brucemore and Playtime Poppy Children's Theater for an interactive evening of outdoor theater and family fun in the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater on the historic Brucemore estate! </p> 2019-05-15 20:15:00 -05007/31/197:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Outdoor Children's Theater presents Winnie the Pooh
<p>Join Brucemore and Playtime Poppy Children's Theater for an interactive evening of outdoor theater and family fun in the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater on the historic Brucemore estate! </p> 2019-08-01 20:15:00 -05008/01/197:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Outdoor Children's Theater presents Winnie the Pooh
<p>Join Brucemore and Playtime Poppy Children's Theater for an interactive evening of outdoor theater and family fun in the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater on the historic Brucemore estate! </p> 2019-08-03 20:15:00 -05008/03/197:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Outdoor Children's Theater presents Winnie the Pooh
<p>Join Brucemore and Playtime Poppy Children's Theater for an interactive evening of outdoor theater and family fun in the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater on the Brucemore estate! </p><p><br></p> 2019-05-15 18:15:00 -05007/31/195:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Outdoor Children's Theater presents Winnie the Pooh
<p>Join Brucemore and Playtime Poppy Children's Theater for an interactive evening of outdoor theater and family fun in the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater on the Brucemore estate! </p><p><br></p> 2019-08-01 18:15:00 -05008/01/195:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Outdoor Children's Theater presents Winnie the Pooh
<p>Join Brucemore and Playtime Poppy Children's Theater for an interactive evening of outdoor theater and family fun in the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater on the Brucemore estate! </p><p><br></p> 2019-08-02 18:15:00 -05008/02/195:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Brucemore Outdoor Children's Theater presents Winnie the Pooh
<p>Join Brucemore and Playtime Poppy Children's Theater for an interactive evening of outdoor theater and family fun in the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater on the Brucemore estate! </p><p><br></p> 2019-08-03 18:15:00 -05008/03/195:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Tiny Fair
<p>Get ready for family-friendly summer fun in the Uptown Artway! <br>On the 3rd Saturday of June, July and August, from 2-4 p.m., enjoy games and hands-on activities at a "Tiny Fair" sponsored by Hills Bank. <br><br>Stop by to experience magic tricks, make some art or see animals up close. Each date in this series has a theme geared to preschool/ elementary age children. Come for your favorite or stop by for all three!<br><br>• Saturday, June 15 - "Experience magic"<br>• Saturday, July 20 - "Animals up close"<br>• Saturday, August 17 - "Making music"<br><br>This event is free to attend and open to the public. </p> 2019-07-20 16:00:00 -0500
7/20/192:00 p.m.Uptown Marion DistrictMarion -
Tiny Fair
<p>Get ready for family-friendly summer fun in the Uptown Artway! <br>On the 3rd Saturday of June, July and August, from 2-4 p.m., enjoy games and hands-on activities at a "Tiny Fair" sponsored by Hills Bank. <br><br>Stop by to experience magic tricks, make some art or see animals up close. Each date in this series has a theme geared to preschool/ elementary age children. Come for your favorite or stop by for all three!<br><br>• Saturday, June 15 - "Experience magic"<br>• Saturday, July 20 - "Animals up close"<br>• Saturday, August 17 - "Making music"<br><br>This event is free to attend and open to the public. </p> 2019-08-17 16:00:00 -0500
8/17/192:00 p.m.Uptown Marion DistrictMarion -
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Forest Bathing: Foraging WIld Edibles
<p>Treat yourself to a walk in the woods.</p><p><br></p><p>Do you need more than a short vacation from the bustle of fast-paced life? The constant daily flurry may cause you to forget how to slow down, enjoy precious moments, and quiet your running mind.</p><p><br></p><p>Forest bathing is a restorative, joyful practice that is scientifically proven to enhance wellness, reduce stress, improve concentration, boost your immune system, sharpen senses and deepen your relationship with nature. It will help you remember how to view, with child-like wonder, the beauty of each moment.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the forest and see it change throughout the year. You will walk along trails of Hickory Hill Park in a slow, relaxed way that helps you learn to still your mind and enjoy the present moment. Each class has a different focus, intermixing playful, exploratory activities during the delightful stroll. Lessons about plants, birds, insects and the ecological health of forests will be woven into each walk.</p><p><br></p><p>You should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain. Dress appropriately for the weather and for sitting in the woods. Small sitting mats will be provided. Please bring items for your comfort: water bottle, insect repellent, hat, long pants, walking stick, full-length mat or portable chair. If desired, bring materials for sketching or writing. We recommend walking without electronic devices.</p><p><br></p><p>Please register soon: Classes are limited to 15 people and are expected to fill quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>DATES AND FOCUS</p><p>Saturdays: 9:30 am - 11:30 am.</p><p><br></p><p>Each walk has a specific focus.</p><p><br></p><p>Jun 29: Foraging Wild Edibles</p><p>Identify and munch berries and greens while learning top tips for preparing your forest bounty.</p><p><br></p><p>Jul 27: Animal Moves</p><p>Playfully move like a bear, fox, bunny and other animals to enjoy the forest through their eyes.</p><p><br></p><p>Aug 31: Plant Connection</p><p>Sit with a plant and open all your senses to discover messages it may provide.</p><p><br></p><p>Sep 28: Art and Creativity</p><p>Inspire and grow your creativity by building tiny structures, writing or drawing.</p><p><br></p><p>Oct 19: Dreams and Journeys</p><p>Meditate in the woods with a specific intention and listen to guidance from the land.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES</p><p>Register for all 7 classes: <a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173?fbclid=IwAR2hgwqODaJph4YSIu2i9Z3fiXsCtZ0EdDj1YmWQho-1RkUKPoSmtEPesk8" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173</a></p><p>Fee for all classes: $115</p><p>Save $3.50 per class.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES</p><p>Fee for individual classes: $20</p><p>Register at the Iowa City Parks and Recreation website.</p><p>Jun 29: Foraging Wild Edibles</p><p><a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-foraging-wild-edibles/11140?fbclid=IwAR2iN7kocV4EkZMfb0TuCVMuFmSt2Iytiej_17exzSoKrnczHK27odeBfjg" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-foraging-wild-edibles/11140</a></p><p><br></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>We meet at the parking lot off Bloomington Street on the south side of Hickory Hill Park.</p><p><br></p><p>GUIDE</p><p>Walks are guided by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fred.meyer.007" target="_blank">Fred Meyer</a>, master gardener, master conservationist, master woodland manager and permaculture designer at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a> in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ICParksandRec/" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Endorsed by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HealthiestIowa/" target="_blank">Healthiest State Initiative</a>.</p> 2019-04-09 11:30:00 -0500
6/29/199:30 a.m.Hickory Hill Park-Iowa CityIowa City -
Forest Bathing: Animal Moves
<p>Treat yourself to a walk in the woods.</p><p><br></p><p>Do you need more than a short vacation from the bustle of fast-paced life? The constant daily flurry may cause you to forget how to slow down, enjoy precious moments, and quiet your running mind.</p><p><br></p><p>Forest bathing is a restorative, joyful practice that is scientifically proven to enhance wellness, reduce stress, improve concentration, boost your immune system, sharpen senses and deepen your relationship with nature. It will help you remember how to view, with child-like wonder, the beauty of each moment.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the forest and see it change throughout the year. You will walk along trails of Hickory Hill Park in a slow, relaxed way that helps you learn to still your mind and enjoy the present moment. Each class has a different focus, intermixing playful, exploratory activities during the delightful stroll. Lessons about plants, birds, insects and the ecological health of forests will be woven into each walk.</p><p><br></p><p>You should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain. Dress appropriately for the weather and for sitting in the woods. Small sitting mats will be provided. Please bring items for your comfort: water bottle, insect repellent, hat, long pants, walking stick, full-length mat or portable chair. If desired, bring materials for sketching or writing. We recommend walking without electronic devices.</p><p><br></p><p>Please register soon: Classes are limited to 15 people and are expected to fill quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>DATES AND FOCUS</p><p>Saturdays: 9:30 am - 11:30 am.</p><p><br></p><p>Each walk has a specific focus.</p><p><br></p><p>Jul 27: Animal Moves</p><p>Playfully move like a bear, fox, bunny and other animals to enjoy the forest through their eyes.</p><p><br></p><p>Aug 31: Plant Connection</p><p>Sit with a plant and open all your senses to discover messages it may provide.</p><p><br></p><p>Sep 28: Art and Creativity</p><p>Inspire and grow your creativity by building tiny structures, writing or drawing.</p><p><br></p><p>Oct 19: Dreams and Journeys</p><p>Meditate in the woods with a specific intention and listen to guidance from the land.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES</p><p>Register for all 7 classes: <a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173?fbclid=IwAR2hgwqODaJph4YSIu2i9Z3fiXsCtZ0EdDj1YmWQho-1RkUKPoSmtEPesk8" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173</a></p><p>Fee for all classes: $115</p><p>Save $3.50 per class.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES</p><p>Fee for individual classes: $20</p><p>Register at the Iowa City Parks and Recreation website.</p><p>Jul 27: Animal Moves</p><p><a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-animal-moves/11141?fbclid=IwAR2hgwqODaJph4YSIu2i9Z3fiXsCtZ0EdDj1YmWQho-1RkUKPoSmtEPesk8" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-animal-moves/11141</a></p><p><br></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>We meet at the parking lot off Bloomington Street on the south side of Hickory Hill Park.</p><p><br></p><p>GUIDE</p><p>Walks are guided by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fred.meyer.007" target="_blank">Fred Meyer</a>, master gardener, master conservationist, master woodland manager and permaculture designer at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a> in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ICParksandRec/" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Endorsed by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HealthiestIowa/" target="_blank">Healthiest State Initiative</a>.</p> 2019-04-09 11:30:00 -0500
7/27/199:30 a.m.Hickory Hill Park-Iowa CityIowa City