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Art Closing Reception: Bruce Hart & David Weldon

<p><strong>Friday, September 29, 8:30-10:30 am </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Assembly Room & 3rd Floor at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p>Join us for an informal closing reception for artists Bruce Hart and David Weldon. Both artists will be here to discuss their inspiration and their process in creating the works exhibited at ICSC during August and September. Refreshments will be provided.</p> 2023-09-08 10:30:00 -0500

9/29/23 @ 8:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

Iowa City Senior Center
Iowa City
Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

<p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill </em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em> </p> 2023-09-29 18:00:00 -0500

9/29/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City
Adam Rake: World Lines

<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve.  To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens.  He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new.  Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art.  </p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500

9/29/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
The Detour Band

<p>Featuring Ron Johnson on percussion, Mark Lauterwasser on keyboards, bass guitar, and vocals, Danny Roberts on lead guitar and vocals, and Rob Wallace on lead and harmony vocals, they serve up classic and Top 40 country, as well as 70's and 80's rock with style and verve. Performing dance tunes from your favorite artists like Luke Combs, the Eagles, Eric Church, Journey, Morgan Wallen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Chicago, the Doobie Brothers, and many more, the Detour Band will drive you to our Show Lounge dance floor in no time. </p> 2023-08-31 20:00:00 -0500

9/29/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Riverside
Coyote Wild

<p>Built around strong vocals and great harmonies, their show is high energy and fast-paced but most of all, it is fun and sure to inspire dancing and singing along. With the sharp and stylish edge that you would expect from a seasoned band and a female front line that rocks the room with their intoxicating harmonies, Coyote Wild is sure to light up our Show Lounge stage. </p> 2023-08-31 00:00:00 -0500

9/29/23 @ 6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Riverside
Geoff Tate (lead singer of Queensryche) with Operation Mindcrime Live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City

<p>Geoff Tate (OPERATION MINDCRIME) in concert on Friday, September 29th. General Admission Standing Only tickets $23 ($20 plus $3 service fee). Reserved table for 4 with tickets $130. There are 15 pub tables on elevated platforms along the two side walls of the club. Doors are 7:00 and the show is 8:00. </p><p>Tickets: https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/geoff-tate-operation-mindcrime/339?cs=true&cst=custom</p><p>Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Since its inception with Geoff at the helm, Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has performed in upwards of fifty countries. Geoff is regarded as one of the most skilled vocalists in the genre with hundreds of modern, popular artists citing him and his former band as a major influence. Combining social consciousness and expertly crafted lyrics with high-energy, melodically complex music, Queensryche with Geoff Tate at the forefront became internationally recognized as the thinking man’s rock band.</p> 2023-02-09 23:59:00 -0600

9/29/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

First Avenue Club
Iowa City
Saint Boogie Brass Band

<p>Saint Boogie Brass Band with Dr. Z's Experiment at CSPS Hall on Friday, September 29, 2023 @ 8PM.</p><p><br></p><p>Saint Boogie Brass Band was formed in 2011 and is made up of exceptional musicians coming from a variety of different backgrounds. The band employs the power of horns and percussion in a funky party-like atmosphere. Blends of hip-hop, pop, rock, jazz, blues, and funk always bring the audience to their feet or dancing in their seats. Dr. Z's Experiment is an experiment in music and all genres, none excluded. Hailing from Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, they play throughout the Midwest and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a General Admission show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p><p><br></p><p>$20 Advance | $25 Door</p> 2023-08-25 23:00:00 -0500

9/29/23 @ 8:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

CSPS Hall
Cedar Rapids
Red Cedar Chamber Music: Retracted Retirement

<p><strong><em>Brahms took himself out of retirement to write this piece.</em></strong> The great composer Johannes Brahms briefly retired from composition in 1890 at the age of 57. However, after hearing clarinetist Richard Muhlfeld perform, he came out of retirement to write some of his greatest works, including his <em>Clarinet Trio,</em> two <em>Clarinet Sonatas, </em>and his<em> Clarinet Quintet</em>. The <em>Quintet</em>, an imposing four-movement work, is considered a masterpiece of composition and is central to the clarinet repertory. It is no wonder that our long-time friend Christine Bellomy has been asking us to perform this work for more than three decades. The program also includes <em>Jewish Sketches Op. 12</em> by Alexander Krein, a colorful and spirited three-movement work. Core ensemble members violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian are joined by clarinetist Christine Bellomy, violinist Katie Wolfe, and violist Donghee Han in a program for string quartet and clarinet.</p><p>This series of concerts is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, Farmers State Bank, the City of Marion, AEGON Transamerica Foundation, the Giacoletto Foundation, the McIntyre Foundation, and the Grandon Foundation. Additional support comes from United Fire Group and Friends of Red Cedar Chamber Music.</p><p>Artist sponsorship is generously provided by Juanita Dennert.</p> 2023-09-21 12:00:00 -0500

9/30/23 @ 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Lisbon Library
Lisbon
Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

<p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill </em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em></p> 2023-09-30 17:00:00 -0500

9/30/23 @ 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City
Red Cedar Chamber Music: Retracted Retirement

<p><strong><em>Brahms took himself out of retirement to write this piece.</em></strong> The great composer Johannes Brahms briefly retired from composition in 1890 at the age of 57. However, after hearing clarinetist Richard Muhlfeld perform, he came out of retirement to write some of his greatest works, including his <em>Clarinet Trio,</em> two <em>Clarinet Sonatas, </em>and his<em> Clarinet Quintet</em>. The <em>Quintet</em>, an imposing four-movement work, is considered a masterpiece of composition and is central to the clarinet repertory. It is no wonder that our long-time friend Christine Bellomy has been asking us to perform this work for more than three decades. The program also includes <em>Jewish Sketches Op. 12</em> by Alexander Krein, a colorful and spirited three-movement work. Core ensemble members violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian are joined by clarinetist Christine Bellomy, violinist Katie Wolfe, and violist Donghee Han in a program for string quartet and clarinet.</p><p>This series of concerts is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, Farmers State Bank, the City of Marion, AEGON Transamerica Foundation, the Giacoletto Foundation, the McIntyre Foundation, and the Grandon Foundation. Additional support comes from United Fire Group and Friends of Red Cedar Chamber Music.</p><p>Artist sponsorship is generously provided by Juanita Dennert.</p> 2023-09-21 16:00:00 -0500

9/30/23 @ 3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha
Red Cedar Chamber Music Presents: Retracted Retirement

<div data-block-type="text"><p>Come to the Hiawatha Public Library for an afternoon of music.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Brahms took himself out of retirement to write this piece. The great composer Johannes Brahms briefly retired from composition in 1890 at the age of 57. However, after hearing clarinetist Richard Muhlfeld perform, he came out of retirement to write some of his greatest works, including his <em>Clarinet Quintet, Clarinet Trio</em> and two Sonatas for Clarinet and Piano.</p><p>The <em>Quintet</em>, an imposing four-movement work, is considered a masterpiece of composition and is central to the clarinet repertory. It is no wonder that our old friend Christine Bellomy has been asking us to perform this work for more than three decades. The program also includes <em>Hebrew Sketches</em> <em>Op. 12</em> by Alexandre Krein, a colorful and spirited three-movement work.</p><p>Core ensemble members violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian are joined by clarinetist Christine Bellomy, violinist Katie Wolfe, and violist Donghee Han in a program for string quartet and clarinet.</p></div> 2023-08-23 16:00:00 -0500

9/30/23 @ 3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

Hiawatha Public Library
Hiawatha
Gen X Jukebox

<p>We invite you to relive the last great decade in music with us. The show includes all of the radio hits from the 1990's in full costume. Characters like Courtney Love, Scary Spice, Britney Spears, Marky Mark and Garth Brooks all make appearances. Every song is a feel-good 90's gem. Sing along and rock out to the best tunes from this incredible era in music when Gen X Jukebox takes our Show Lounge stage. </p> 2023-08-31 00:00:00 -0500

9/30/23 @ 6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Riverside
Faculty Recital: Abbie Brewer and Rose Bishop

<p>Faculty Pianist Dr. Abbie Brewer will be joined by Faculty Flute Professor Rose Bishop for a Recital filled with music composed in the last 20 years! Join us on <strong>September 30th @ 7pm in Marquis Hall in D-K Auditorium!</strong> </p> 2023-09-13 21:00:00 -0500

9/30/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Smells Like Nirvana | Dead Original

<p>Smells Like Nirvana is a Nirvana tribute band that sells out venues all over the country. This is their first appearance in Cedar Rapids. Chicago-based original grunge rock band, Dead Original, opens the evening.</p><p>Doors 7PM</p><p>Show 8PM</p><p>$20 ADV / $25 Day of Show (plus applicable fees)</p> 2023-08-22 23:30:00 -0500

9/30/23 @ 8:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

The Ideal Theater & Bar
Cedar Rapids
Dan Tedesco

<p>Dan Tedesco at CSPS Hall on Saturday, September 30, 2023 @ 8PM.</p><p><br></p><p>Dan Tedesco's story is that he has no story, per se. The only serious addiction in his life, if you'd like to call it that, has been with music. Like many of his heroes, Dan was a bit of a social outcast. That, if anything, was and has always been his struggle. Dan Tedesco found his comfort, security, and confidence in the world out on the fringe, populated by the misfits. The world of rock 'n' roll.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p><p><br></p><p>$16 Advance | $20 Door</p> 2023-08-25 23:00:00 -0500

9/30/23 @ 8:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

CSPS Hall
Cedar Rapids
St Wenceslaus Fall Turkey Dinner

<p>St. Wenceslaus Parish of Iowa City will hold their annual Fall Dinner on Sunday, October 1st, 2023. Menu will include turkey and all the trimmings. Kolaches available for sale while supplies last. Serving will be Dine-In and Take-Out from 11:30-3:00. Cost for the dinner is $13 for adults, $5 for children 4-10 years and children under 4 are free. Check out our website for the complete dinner menu. St. Wenceslaus web site: <a href="https://mail.healthcare.uiowa.edu/OWA/redir.aspx?C=-ZyQxzlBk0OPcN4ZZdc8iVgA_v2fgNAIJz7zGPU5APErJvqGpJIdsGYdX5whpmistqv_HdHRzbY.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.stwenc-ic.com" target="_blank">www.stwenc-ic.com</a></p> 2023-08-25 15:00:00 -0500

10/01/23 @ 11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

St Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Iowa City
Adam Rake: World Lines

<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve.  To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens.  He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new.  Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art.  </p> 2023-10-01 16:00:00 -0500

10/01/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
Arts in the Alley

<p>Organized by InterDance and The ArtiFactory, “Arts in the Alley” is a celebration of the arts in a party atmosphere.  On Sunday, Oct.1, at 1:00 p.m., local dancers, singers, and musicians will gather in the alley between The ArtiFactory at 120 N. Dubuque St. and the First United Methodist Church of Iowa City, to provide an afternoon of fun, family-friendly entertainment, including some calling for audience participation!  Free and open to the public.  Bring lawn chairs! </p> 2023-09-23 15:00:00 -0500

10/01/23 @ 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

The ArtiFactory
Iowa City
Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

<p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill </em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em></p> 2023-10-01 17:00:00 -0500

10/01/23 @ 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City
Awful Purdies / Deb Talan / Night Lights / Abbie & the Sawyers

<p><strong>Awful Purdies / Abbie and the Sawyers / The Night Lights / Deb Talan</strong></p><p><strong><u>Ticket Options</u></strong></p><p>$25.00 + Fees – General Admission</p><p>$20.00 + Fees – General Admission - Friend/Member</p><p>$10.00 + Fees – Reserved Seating - <a href="https://englert.org/box-office-hours/student-tickets/" target="_blank">Student w/ ID</a></p><p><a href="https://englert.org/understanding-ticket-fees/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more about our fees.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Members</u></strong></p><p>If you are a member of the Englert and have a promo code, please click “Add Promo Code” before choosing your seats. Not a member? Get access to advance ticketing (and more!) by becoming a member of the Englert. <a href="http://englert.org/friends" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more</p><p><strong><u>Show Description</u></strong></p><p>On October 1 at Englert Theatre, celebrate Iowa folk music with a full line-up of women-led Iowa bands. Awful Purdies, Abbie & the Sawyers and The Night Lights, with Deb Talan, will bring to the stage songs for the heart and soul, reflecting their lived experiences as mothers, friends, women, artists and activists. </p><p><em>Awful Purdies</em></p><p>Awful Purdies is a Folk-Americana collective of five multi-instrumental women, powered by seamless harmonies, banjo, accordion, cello, guitar, mandolin, and bass. The sound is an earnest nod to traditional American music, folk, old country, bluegrass, honky tonk, and soul. The live performance experience is intimate, containing both humor and insight. On stage, Awful Purdies actively share gratitude and support of one another and take turns stepping up as lead singers and songwriters. Since 2006, Awful Purdies have been raising families, telling women’s stories, advocating for human rights, and engaging with their communities in Eastern Iowa</p><p><em>Abbie & the Sawyers</em></p><p>Think folksy swoons and harmonic ditties, with playful melodic (and lyrical) range. Abbie & the Sawyers make songs that feel warm, whether it's an uptempo summer dance-along or a slow ode to night spent with someone you love. As described by dsm Magazine, their “unique blend of backwoods Appalachia and Midwest charm creates a sound that is stunningly intimate.</p><p><em>The Night Lights</em></p><p>The Diplomettes from Diplomats of Solid Sound banded together to create lush, harmony-driven feely folk at Golden Bear Studio in Des Moines. These long-time friends and bandmates' original songs tell stories about motherhood, personal evolution and friendship</p><p><em>Deb Talan</em></p><p>Deb Talan has been writing songs since she was 14 years old. Granted, her style has changed a bit since writing the forever-unknown smash-hit “Through the Window” about feeling numb, like life was going on somewhere out there but not accessible to her (at 14. so jaded.) She played clarinet, wrote songs on piano, later taught herself to play guitar in college, got obsessed with Shawn Colvin, was a vegetarian for 4 years, ended that with a hotdog and a swim in lake Michigan, started a band in Portland, OR with her friend Mark, named it Hummingfish, wrote a lot of fun songs that people danced to ‘til they were all sweaty in that hipster/grungy/geeky Northwest kind of way, moved back to the east coast 6 years and a divorce later and began playing solo in Boston coffee houses (read: 4 different Starbucks that she also poured espresso at) opened shows for Catie Curtis (a songwriter hero of hers) met up with Steve Tannen and formed The Weepies, played shows all over the country and the world, toured in a real tourbus! moved to LA, got married to Steve, made 5 records and 3 amazing boy-children together with him, had songs placed in loads of movies and tv shows, moved to Iowa, got breast cancer, got chemotherapy and relied heavily on marijuana for pain and nausea relief(Legalize, for gods’ sakes, can we grow up as a country, please?) recovered from breast cancer, made a solo album, struggled with mental health issues (Childhood Incest Survivor, lucky to be alive, music has helped, and so have many blessed healers) and relationship issues for 6 years, got divorced from Steve. She has a lot she could say these days. She prefers to listen. But playing songs for people is a close second. Music heals. Songs can be prayers. Deb Talan is some lovely damn proof of that. </p> 2023-09-19 05:00:00 -0500

10/01/23 @ 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

Englert Theatre
Iowa City
The Groove Garden Open Jam

<p>The Ideal Theater & Bar is proud to present THE GROOVE GARDEN, an open jam with hosts Craig Erickson on guitar, Evan Stock on drums and Alex Geiger on bass.</p><p>The Groove Garden Open Jam begins at 5PM on Sundays and is OPEN TO EVERYONE, all ages, all musical styles, regardless of skill level. WE JUST WANT YOU TO GET UP THERE AND PLAY (or sing)!! We can't wait to see what grows in our Groove Garden!!</p><p>$5 free will donation</p> 2023-10-01 21:00:00 -0500

10/01/23 @ 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

The Ideal Theater & Bar
Cedar Rapids
Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

<p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill </em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em> </p> 2023-10-02 18:00:00 -0500

10/02/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City
Tremble Clefs

<p><strong>Mondays, October 2 - December 4, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 311 </strong></p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17310" target="_blank"><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong> or call 319-356-5220 </strong></p><p><em>Instructor: Sun Joo Lee </em></p><p>Tremble Clefs, a therapeutic singing group for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD), caregivers, and family members, will begin rehearsals this fall at the Iowa City Senior Center. Tremble Clefs was founded in Scottsdale, AZ in 1994 and is expanding to Iowa City to engage the PD community in music therapy and social support. The loss of voice, communication difficulties resulting in a decreased volume of voice and lung capacity, and depression are the common symptoms of PD. This weekly program will provide vocal, breathing, and movement exercises that benefit the participants to meet their specific needs in PD and create a supportive and therapeutic environment for the individuals with PD and their caregivers. Sun Joo Lee, a board-certified music therapist and a director of Tremble Clef, AZ, who has been leading the group since 2008, will facilitate the program in Iowa City. We welcome anyone with Parkinson’s, along with their spouse, caregivers, and extended family members. No musical experience or background is required to participate in the program. To learn more, visit www.trembleclefsarizona.org. </p> 2023-09-08 12:00:00 -0500

10/02/23 @ 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Iowa City Senior Center
Iowa City
Fire Safety for Seniors

<p><strong>Tuesday, October 3, 10:30 am </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 302 at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17314" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong> or call 319-356-5220 </strong></p><p><em>Presenter: Lieutenant Collin Wellsandt, Iowa City Fire Department Station #3 </em></p><p>According to the National Fire Protections Association, seniors 65 and older carry twice the risk of injury or death in a fire compared with the general population. Don’t be another statistic! This class will cover a variety of important fire safety information you should know along with steps you can take to help reduce your chances of being the next victim. Attendees will also learn the basics needed to select and properly utilize a fire extinguisher in their home, with the opportunity for all to participate in a hands-on live fire extinguisher demonstration at the end. This program is offered in partnership with TRAIL of Johnson County. </p> 2023-09-08 11:30:00 -0500

10/03/23 @ 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Iowa City Senior Center
Iowa City
Adam Rake: World Lines

<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve.  To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens.  He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new.  Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art.  </p> 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500

10/03/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
International Speed Friendshipping

<p><strong>Tuesday, October 3, 4:00 pm </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Assembly Room</strong></p><p>In honor of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, celebrated each year on October 1, ICSC will host an afternoon of speed "friendshipping" with an emphasis on making international connections. Everyone is welcome, and we’re extending a special invitation to those who were born outside of the United States or lived abroad for a number of years. Using a speed dating format (but for making friends rather than dating), participants will have a chance to meet and chat with community members, have some fun, and maybe even take the first step in creating new and lasting friendships. The event will start with a group icebreaker activity, shift to timed 1:1 conversations, and wrap up with open socializing and refreshments. </p> 2023-09-08 17:00:00 -0500

10/03/23 @ 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Iowa City Senior Center
Iowa City
Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

<p>On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries:</p><p><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/exhibit/hey-buddy-im-bill/"><em>Hey Buddy, I’m Bill </em></a>tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to his years of friends and fame in Iowa City, the exhibit shares a glimpse into Bill’s life and legacy. The exhibit also acknowledges some of Iowa’s own history with institutionalization and progress with disability rights, and places Bill’s story in the context of the historic treatment of people with disabilities. The exhibit not only tells how Bill’s life embodied the disability practices and perspectives of his time, but also how the national prominence of his life story helped America make progress toward better understanding and treatment of people with disabilities.</p><p>Curated by Jen Knights and Brad Ferrier, the exhibit features artifacts, documents, and ephemera from Bill’s life as well as ways for visitors to contribute stories about their own experiences with disability.</p><p><strong>MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY HOURS:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Tuesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br><strong>Wednesday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Thursday: </strong>9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Friday:</strong> 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday:</strong> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.</p><p><strong>Admission is always FREE. The exhibition will be open August 21 - December 19, 2023.</strong><br>Please note that the Main Library Gallery will be closed on the following University of Iowa holidays during the fall: Sept. 4 (Labor Day), Nov. 23-24 (Thanksgiving)</p><p><em>Because the Main Library Gallery is an educational space on campus, there may occasionally be classes visiting during open hours. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p><p>The easiest way to access the Main Library Gallery is via the north entrance of the Main Library. Find parking options here: <a href="http://lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking">lib.uiowa.edu/locations/main/parking</a></p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Sara Pinkham in advance at 319-467-1805 or sara-pinkham@uiowa.edu</em> </p> 2023-10-04 18:00:00 -0500

10/04/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Workshop

<p><strong>Wednesdays, October 4-11, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 302 at the Iowa City Senior Center</strong></p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17315" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong> or call 319-356-5220 </strong></p><p><em>Facilitators: Anne Spencer, Diana Henry, Bea Hicks, Paula Vaughan </em></p><p>This workshop will explore social justice issues by providing resources and facilitating discussions to better understand varied life experiences as they relate to white privilege and racism. Our sessions include videos, readings, and discussion to raise awareness of the role of white privilege in society. Participants will reflect on why and how one perceives and reacts to others, explore the effects of systemic racism, identify the impediments to social justice in our community, and consider actions to make a difference. This program is offered by the League of Women Voters of Johnson County in partnership with TRAIL of Johnson County.</p> 2023-09-08 12:00:00 -0500

10/04/23 @ 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Iowa City Senior Center
Iowa City
Art Bites, "Adam Rake: World Lines," Free

<p>Join us for an Art Bites with artist Adam Rake as he discusses his new exhibition, Adam Rake: World Lines. </p> 2023-09-23 13:00:00 -0500

10/04/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids
Adam Rake: World Lines

<h5>Adam Rake: World Lines</h5><p>September 9, 2023 – January 7, 2024</p><p>Iowa City artist Adam Rake explores the complex ways in which the meaning of a work of art changes over time as technology and culture evolve.  To convey this theme, Rake draws on the precedent of historical artworks but filters them through his own unique lens.  He utilizes his printmaking experience to distort, alter, and augment the original images into something entirely new.  Through these works, he considers the ever-changing relationship between contemporary culture and the work of art.  </p> 2023-10-04 16:00:00 -0500

10/04/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids