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Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History?  Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources.  We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library.  Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday,  from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1st Ave. S.E.Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door. Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175<a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a> <a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon. 2020-01-06 16:00:00 -0600

1/06/20 2020-01-06 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa
Cedar Rapids,

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Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Conference Room 3A & 3B, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  This meeting is open to the public.  Meeting dates and times can change.  Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status.  2019-11-20 17:00:00 -0600

11/20/19 2019-11-20 16:00:00 -0600

4:00 p.m.

Jean Oxley Public Service Center
Cedar Rapids

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Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History?  Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources.  We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library.  Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday,  from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1st Ave. S.E.Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door. Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175<a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a> <a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon. 2019-12-02 16:00:00 -0600

12/02/19 2019-12-02 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa
Cedar Rapids,

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Montauk Holiday Open House

Head up to the historic home of the Larrabee family to enjoy a day of Victorian Christmas. Montauk will be decorated for the season, there will be wassail punch, holiday treats, ornament making for the kids (or adults!), story reading, some tid-bits on Victorian Christmas traditions, and live piano music played on the 1916 grand piano.  Event is both Saturday & Sunday, December 7th & 8th from 12-4. Both days are FREE!  2019-10-30 16:00:00 -0500

12/07/19 2019-12-07 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Montauk Historic site
Clermont

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Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

This meeting will be held at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center, Conference Room 3A & 3B, Lower Level, 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  This meeting is open to the public.  Meeting dates and times can change.  Please contact Planning & Development at (319) 892-5130 regarding meeting status.  2019-12-18 17:00:00 -0600

12/18/19 2019-12-18 16:00:00 -0600

4:00 p.m.

Jean Oxley Public Service Center
Cedar Rapids

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The Underground Railroad in Iowa

The Underground Railroad is responsible for saving thousands of lives- reportedly between 40,000 and 100,000. This network of homes and other safe havens, committed to freeing enslaved African Americans, stretched from the very furthest reaches of Massachusetts all the way to the Western part of Iowa. Yes, you read that right- Iowa was involved in the Underground Railroad! The Granger House will be welcoming our friend Loree, a Marionite with family ties to one of the homes that made freedom possible for so many, to share stories of this heroic effort. 

11/15/19 2019-11-15 19:00:00 -0600

7:00 p.m.

The Granger House Museum
Marion

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The Underground Railroad in Iowa

The Underground Railroad is responsible for saving thousands of lives- reportedly between 40,000 and 100,000. This network of homes and other safe havens, committed to freeing enslaved African Americans, stretched from the very furthest reaches of Massachusetts all the way to the Western part of Iowa. Yes, you read that right- Iowa was involved in the Underground Railroad! The Granger House will be welcoming our friend Loree, a Marionite with family ties to one of the homes that made freedom possible for so many, to share stories of this heroic effort.

11/15/19 2019-11-15 19:00:00 -0600

7:00 p.m.

The Granger House Museum
Marion

10.0
Damsel in Defense with Angie Williams- A FREE Event

On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States — more than 12 million women and men over the course of a year. And while attacks on men and women by a stranger (or somebody where a relationship is unknown) are down considerably over the last 50 years, the risk still remains. So what are you doing to protect yourself? What are you doing to protect your family? Damsel in Defense, a company whose mission is to equip, empower, and educate women to protect themselves and their families, wants to make sure you're prepared. Angie Williams, a Damsel in Defense Mentor, will be joining us to share some startling information, but more importantly, some education and equipment that can help keep you safe! And because The Granger House is committed to improving the lives of those in our community, this event is free for everybody- men and women. If you'd like to preview Damsel in Defenses' products and information, you can go to https://www.mydamselpro.net/ANGIEWILLIAMS/.

11/22/19 2019-11-22 19:00:00 -0600

7:00 p.m.

The Granger House Museum
Marion

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ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS III: DISNEY IN CONCERT

<h5>A TRULY MAGICAL EXPERIENCE!</h5>Orchestra Iowa is proud to present Disney’s Magical Music from the Movies, featuring four Broadway caliber vocalists, clips from iconic Disney movies like Frozen, Beauty & the Beast, Mary Poppins plus more, a scripted narrative presented by the singers & Maestro Hankewich, and some of the best known film music in cinematic history. We invite you to be enchanted with this full-length concert and enjoy your favorite Disney songs in a whole new way. . . live in concert! <h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5>Students age 17 & under or in College are eligible for half-off tickets. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some other restrictions may apply.Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.

2/22/20 2020-02-22 19:30:00 -0600

7:30 p.m.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Cedar Rapids

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The History Center - Oral Histories LIVE! Featuring Cary J. Hahn

<h5>The History Center invites the community to join us for ORAL HISTORIES LIVE! Featuring: Cary J. Hahn</h5>Cary J. Hahn began his 54-year broadcasting career on the campus radio station at Lindenwood College in his hometown of St. Charles, Missouri (20 miles west of St. Louis off I-70).  After radio stints in Lincoln, Nebraska, Jefferson City and Kansas City, Missouri, he came to Iowa in 1979 to be bureau chief for KTVO-TV, Ottumwa-Kirksville.He was the CBS 2 Iowa Traveler from 1983 to 2008, before returning to his first love…radio… as News Director for 93.1 FM &1450 KMRY Radio in Cedar Rapids.Tickets: $5.00 for History Center Members$7.00 for General Public<a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/TicketSearchCriteria.aspx?evtinfo=103665~401ef7c2-9f87-4309-85e8-70d3dedf9559&epguid=80df74fd-3146-482a-9697-bf625df1462f&">PURCHASE TICKETS HERE</a>Oral Histories LIVE! is sponsored by Mike & Esther Wilson 2019-10-02 19:00:00 -0500

11/12/19 2019-11-12 18:00:00 -0600

6:00 p.m.

The History Center
Cedar Rapids

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Lip Sync for Learning

Lip Sync for Learning is an annual fundraiser for the Cedar Rapids Community Schools Foundation. This event brings together community leaders, business owners, nonprofits, and school administrators for a lip sync challenge to determine the Grand Champion!   2019-10-23 21:00:00 -0500

11/15/19 2019-11-15 18:00:00 -0600

6:00 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Cedar Rapids

50.0
ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS III: DISNEY IN CONCERT

<h5>A TRULY MAGICAL EXPERIENCE!</h5>Orchestra Iowa is proud to present Disney’s Magical Music from the Movies, featuring four Broadway caliber vocalists, clips from iconic Disney movies like Frozen, Beauty & the Beast, Mary Poppins plus more, a scripted narrative presented by the singers & Maestro Hankewich, and some of the best known film music in cinematic history. We invite you to be enchanted with this full-length concert and enjoy your favorite Disney songs in a whole new way. . . live in concert! <h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5>Students age 17 & under or in College are eligible for half-off tickets. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some other restrictions may apply.Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.

2/22/20 2020-02-22 14:30:00 -0600

2:30 p.m.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Cedar Rapids

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27th Annual Turkey Trot

Our 27th Annual Turkey Trot will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16th at Marion High School. Join us for the 8K chip timed race or the 5K walk/run and pancake breakfast afterwards. 100% of the proceeds will stay local and will hep with programs at Horizons, A Family Service Alliance and FLY (Feeding Lunch to Youth). Help make a difference in our community! 2019-10-11 11:00:00 -0500

11/16/19 2019-11-16 08:00:00 -0600

8:00 a.m.

Marion High School
Marion

10
It's All About Chocolate

It’s all about Chocolate: On the menu:  Triple Chocolate Cookies, Chocolate-Walnut Turnovers, Decadent Chocolate Donuts, Chocolate Chip-Orange Muffins and Hot White Chocolate.                       $50.00November 20 (Wednesday) 6 to 9 p.m. 2019-10-24 21:00:00 -0500

11/20/19 2019-11-20 18:00:00 -0600

6:00 p.m.

Cooking with Nina
Robins

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-11-14 16:00:00 -0600

11/14/19 2019-11-14 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-11-12 16:00:00 -0600

11/12/19 2019-11-12 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-11-13 16:00:00 -0600

11/13/19 2019-11-13 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-11-16 16:00:00 -0600

11/16/19 2019-11-16 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-11-15 16:00:00 -0600

11/15/19 2019-11-15 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-11-17 16:00:00 -0600

11/17/19 2019-11-17 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-11-19 16:00:00 -0600

11/19/19 2019-11-19 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Black History Month Kick Off!

February is Black History Month. We'll look through the lenses of history, literature, music and art to both remember and celebrate Black History and achievement.We'll look to celebrated (and less well-known) historical figures as well as local treasures. Children's Stories, musical acts, speakers, crafts and more!We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there! 2019-10-31 14:00:00 -0500

2/01/20 2020-02-01 11:30:00 -0600

11:30 a.m.

Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids

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School's Out - Flip Book Fun

A stimulating hour for elementary school children on days when school is not in session.Do enjoy drawing and doodling art on pieces of paper? Here is your chance to create drawings in a series of pictures so that when the pages are flipped through quickly the pictures seem to move. School's out for the day! Each School's Out program for children K-5 will give children the chance to try something new, fun (and maybe messy!).Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="http://www.crlibrary.org">www.crlibrary.org</a> on the events page.We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there! 2019-10-31 14:00:00 -0500

1/14/20 2020-01-14 13:00:00 -0600

1:00 p.m.

Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-11-20 16:00:00 -0600

11/20/19 2019-11-20 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-11-21 16:00:00 -0600

11/21/19 2019-11-21 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-11-22 16:00:00 -0600

11/22/19 2019-11-22 12:00:00 -0600

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

From Renaissance artists painting images of the Nativity to 18th century artists depicting new scientific discoveries to Post-Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh turning the night sky into a mesmeric swirl of brush strokes, the night has been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. The dark can symbolize many things in art: mystery, solitude, fear, superstition, secrets, or death. The striking juxtaposition of light against the night may represent hope, discovery, magic, the evidence of a divine presence, or other forms of literal “enlightenment.” Historically, night scenes were a chance for artists to show off their mastery of painting light effects. Moonlight, candles, and later, electric lights against the dark added drama to the scene. Up All Night celebrates the night scenes in the CRMA’s collection: Grant Wood’s evocative Quaker Oats, Marvin Cone’s charming Christmas cards, M.C. Escher’s tesselated Day into Night, amongst others. Enjoy the look at one of art history’s oldest ways of infusing drama into art. 2019-11-23 16:00:00 -0600

11/23/19 2019-11-23 10:00:00 -0600

10:00 a.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids

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Thursday Forum - Film Music, Concert Music, and the Hollywood Connection

Over the course of this four-week forum, Instructor and Teaching Artist in Music Alan Lawrence will explore significant milestones in the film music of the past century.  Through film clips and music recordings, audience members will learn about important film composers and the connections between film music and concert music.  The first week’s session will move from the silent film era through the blockbusters of the 1930s and ‘40s, highlighting the work of expatriate composers like Max Steiner (who scored King Kong, Gone with the Wind, and Casablanca) and Erich Wolfgang Korngold (The Adventures of Robin Hood).  In week two, we will take up the work of more expat European composers, including Franz Waxman (Sunset Boulevard and Rear Window) and Miklos Rozsa (Spellbound and Ben Hur), as well as American-born composers like Alfred Newman (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), David Raksin (Laura), and Hugo Friedhofer (The Best Years of Our Lives).  The third session will highlight the volatile talent of composer Bernard Herrmann (Citizen Kane, Vertigo, North by Northwest, and Psycho), as well as other mid-century composers like Jerome Moross (The Big Country) and Elmer Bernstein (To Kill a Mockingbird).  The final session will underscore the influence of concert composers like Richard Wagner, Igor Stravinsky, and Aaron Copland on film composers, including the work of the versatile John Williams (Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., and more). 2019-10-01 11:30:00 -0500

3/05/20 2020-03-05 08:45:00 -0600

8:45 a.m.

Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture Hall
Cedar Rapids

10.0
Thursday Forum - Film Music, Concert Music, and the Hollywood Connection

Over the course of this four-week forum, Instructor and Teaching Artist in Music Alan Lawrence will explore significant milestones in the film music of the past century.  Through film clips and music recordings, audience members will learn about important film composers and the connections between film music and concert music.  The first week’s session will move from the silent film era through the blockbusters of the 1930s and ‘40s, highlighting the work of expatriate composers like Max Steiner (who scored King Kong, Gone with the Wind, and Casablanca) and Erich Wolfgang Korngold (The Adventures of Robin Hood).  In week two, we will take up the work of more expat European composers, including Franz Waxman (Sunset Boulevard and Rear Window) and Miklos Rozsa (Spellbound and Ben Hur), as well as American-born composers like Alfred Newman (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), David Raksin (Laura), and Hugo Friedhofer (The Best Years of Our Lives).  The third session will highlight the volatile talent of composer Bernard Herrmann (Citizen Kane, Vertigo, North by Northwest, and Psycho), as well as other mid-century composers like Jerome Moross (The Big Country) and Elmer Bernstein (To Kill a Mockingbird).  The final session will underscore the influence of concert composers like Richard Wagner, Igor Stravinsky, and Aaron Copland on film composers, including the work of the versatile John Williams (Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., and more). 2020-03-12 11:30:00 -0500

3/12/20 2020-03-12 08:45:00 -0500

8:45 a.m.

Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture Hall
Cedar Rapids

10.0
Thursday Forum - Film Music, Concert Music, and the Hollywood Connection

Over the course of this four-week forum, Instructor and Teaching Artist in Music Alan Lawrence will explore significant milestones in the film music of the past century.  Through film clips and music recordings, audience members will learn about important film composers and the connections between film music and concert music.  The first week’s session will move from the silent film era through the blockbusters of the 1930s and ‘40s, highlighting the work of expatriate composers like Max Steiner (who scored King Kong, Gone with the Wind, and Casablanca) and Erich Wolfgang Korngold (The Adventures of Robin Hood).  In week two, we will take up the work of more expat European composers, including Franz Waxman (Sunset Boulevard and Rear Window) and Miklos Rozsa (Spellbound and Ben Hur), as well as American-born composers like Alfred Newman (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), David Raksin (Laura), and Hugo Friedhofer (The Best Years of Our Lives).  The third session will highlight the volatile talent of composer Bernard Herrmann (Citizen Kane, Vertigo, North by Northwest, and Psycho), as well as other mid-century composers like Jerome Moross (The Big Country) and Elmer Bernstein (To Kill a Mockingbird).  The final session will underscore the influence of concert composers like Richard Wagner, Igor Stravinsky, and Aaron Copland on film composers, including the work of the versatile John Williams (Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., and more). 2020-03-19 11:30:00 -0500

3/19/20 2020-03-19 08:45:00 -0500

8:45 a.m.

Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture Hall
Cedar Rapids

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Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

Montauk Holiday Open House

Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The Underground Railroad in Iowa

The Underground Railroad in Iowa

Damsel in Defense with Angie Williams- A FREE Event

ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS III: DISNEY IN CONCERT

The History Center - Oral Histories LIVE! Featuring Cary J. Hahn

Lip Sync for Learning

ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS III: DISNEY IN CONCERT

27th Annual Turkey Trot

It's All About Chocolate

Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

Black History Month Kick Off!

School's Out - Flip Book Fun

Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

Up All Night: The Art of the Dark

Thursday Forum - Film Music, Concert Music, and the Hollywood Connection

Thursday Forum - Film Music, Concert Music, and the Hollywood Connection

Thursday Forum - Film Music, Concert Music, and the Hollywood Connection