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$5 Days at The Shell
<p>The Shell, an Indoor Play Space, has reopened after 6 long months! Stop by and see us all week long between 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Reserve your time on-line at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell&source=gmail&ust=1600258396645000&usg=AFQjCNE8S_VMmoXn02zVKiLqszcYonf7oA" href="https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell" target="_blank">https://<wbr>littlesporttorts.com/the-shell</a></p><p>The Shell is intended for children 5 and under. Older children are welcome to join the fun though, too.</p> 2020-09-23 12:30:00 -0500
9/23/208:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
$5 Days at The Shell
<p>The Shell, an Indoor Play Space, has reopened after 6 long months! Stop by and see us all week long between 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Reserve your time on-line at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell&source=gmail&ust=1600258396645000&usg=AFQjCNE8S_VMmoXn02zVKiLqszcYonf7oA" href="https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell" target="_blank">https://<wbr>littlesporttorts.com/the-shell</a></p><p>The Shell is intended for children 5 and under. Older children are welcome to join the fun though, too.</p> 2020-09-24 12:30:00 -0500
9/24/208:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
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$5 Days at The Shell
<p>The Shell, an Indoor Play Space, has reopened after 6 long months! Stop by and see us all week long between 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Reserve your time on-line at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell&source=gmail&ust=1600258396645000&usg=AFQjCNE8S_VMmoXn02zVKiLqszcYonf7oA" href="https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell" target="_blank">https://<wbr>littlesporttorts.com/the-shell</a></p><p>The Shell is intended for children 5 and under. Older children are welcome to join the fun though, too.</p> 2020-09-25 12:30:00 -0500
9/25/208:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
Meet & Greet
<p>Join us for a virtual Meet & Greet brunch to learn about Prairie Hill Cohousing. Located in Iowa City, ours is the first cohousing community in the state of Iowa. We will take you on a virtual tour, provide you with answers to any questions you have about cohousing and introduce you to some of our residents. Three homes are now available for sale and awaiting people who will get to choose interior features. </p> 2020-09-21 11:00:00 -05009/26/2010:00 a.m.Prairie Hill CohousingIowa City -
Stanley Creates: Elizabeth Catlett-inspired monoprinting
<p>Led by <strong>Lauren Linahon</strong>, art education masters student, UI College of Education.</p><p><strong>Stanley Creates</strong> is an interactive program for children and teens to learn artmaking techniques using everyday materials. Taking inspiration from the museum’s collection, participants will play with materials to create unique projects at home. Lauren Linahon will demonstrate the process and provide feedback and support to participants as they make their artwork. </p><p>In this workshop, participants will make their own prints with materials found at home. Taking Elizabeth Catlett’s lithographs as an example, Linahon will guide kids through the process of making a monoprint (a single impression of a design).</p><p><strong>Lauren Linahon</strong> is a graduate student in art education. She has led artmaking workshops for United Action for Youth and taught studio sections of the course <em>Create, Imagine, Play: Human Development through Arts</em> at the University of Iowa. </p><p><strong>Free. Participation is limited to 15, please register in advance:</strong> <a href="https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xhQ0JloCyGFYih">https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xhQ0JloCyGFYih</a></p><p>After registration, you will receive a welcome letter with a supply list, all of which are common household items.</p><p>Video instructions will be available after the event for those who are unable to attend, but would like to make the projects. </p><p>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 the SMA in advance at 319-335-1727. </p>
9/26/202:00 p.m.University of Iowa Stanley Museum of ArtIowa City -
Move It! Dig It! Do It! Drive Thru Truck Zoo
<p>Drive through our "Truck Zoo" in the Coral Ridge Mall parking lot to check out emergency vehicles, semi trucks, cool cars, and even a hot air balloon! Along the way, we'll provide fun handouts and activities that you can complete right in your car.</p><p>Move it! Dig it! Do it! has always been a special day at The Iowa Children’s Museum, and we’re excited to bring it back (with a few new twists) in 2020. While the event will look a bit different from previous years, this new format also offers new ways for kids to learn, play, and discover!</p><p>Admission is FREE for all drive-thru outdoor activities.</p><p>Admission inside The Iowa Children’s Museum will still require purchasing tickets online to maintain our "new ways of playing." Visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftheicm.org%2Ftickets%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1bPC6Ar_pvUbm_tx5wgbmS_1IsBGKSzW01I6iMnGvc4wrfZjSDEbIZQrE&h=AT0bluRnBFvos1Je3PMW5mtASIPXTh4rVMXSHwcdzNkx-Mar1oDsNM5I7kHmT-ZP2nKCZUHWGxRRf5MZ6CggB3UTPM1ufWgYQipgO_LJpHtW4tepY1EPSlXm0xa0cLLObg" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">theicm.org/tickets</a> to learn more.</p><p>Presented By:<br>City of Coralville<br>Coral Ridge Mall<br>GreenState Credit Union</p> 2020-09-10 16:00:00 -0500
10/04/2011:00 a.m.Coral Ridge MallCoralville -
Embrace Fall Night Hike
<p>Something mysterious happens when the leaves drop off the trees. We are presented with wider views of the landscape around us. At night our senses are accentuated so we may hear night sounds smell the fallen leaves or see different wildlife. Very limited group size due to Covid concerns, wear masks for the inside program parts and bring hand sani for your groups use. Cost: $1.00/student, $2.50/adult. Register online November 16. </p> 2020-09-17 19:00:00 -050011/18/205:30 p.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
Stanley Creates: "Fluidity"-inspired paper marbling
<p>Led by <strong>Lauren Linahon</strong>, art education masters student, UI College of Education</p><p><strong>Stanley Creates</strong> is an interactive program for children and teens to learn artmaking techniques using everyday materials. Taking inspiration from the museum’s collection, participants will play with materials to create unique projects at home. Lauren Linahon will demonstrate the process and provide feedback and support to participants as they make their artwork. </p><p>In this workshop, participants will learn how to marble paper using materials found at home. Taking inspiration from the exhibition <a href="[sitetree_link,id=1532]"><em>Fluidity</em></a>, Linahon will guide kids through the process of creating colorful marble patterns on paper. She’ll also give participants ideas for how to use the marbled paper in other projects. </p><p><strong>Lauren Linahon</strong> is a graduate student in art education. She has led artmaking workshops for United Action for Youth and taught studio sections of the course<em> Create, Imagine, Play: Human Development through Arts</em> at the University of Iowa.</p><p><strong>Free. Participation is limited to 15, please register in advance:</strong> <a href="https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cx6K9IPBqZ7eoxT">https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cx6K9IPBqZ7eoxT</a></p><p>After registration, you will receive a welcome letter with a supply list, all of which are common household items.</p><p>Video instructions will be available after the event for those who are unable to attend, but would like to make the projects. </p><p>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 the SMA in advance at 319-335-1727. </p>
10/24/202:00 p.m.University of Iowa Stanley Museum of ArtIowa City -
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Naturalist Trail Hike
<p>Join us on a hike as we explore the autumn together! We will wander the trails at Wickiup Hill to see, hear and smell what fall brings us. There are always many wonders to enjoy as we settle into the season. Expect to experience a variety of flora and fauna. Very limited group size due to Covid concerns, wear masks as needed and bring hand sani for your groups use. Cost: $2.50 per adult, $1 per child 16 and under. Register online by October 17.</p> 2020-09-17 19:00:00 -0500
10/19/205:30 p.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
Wire Wrapped Spider
<p>Prepare yourself for Halloween by making a scary, yet fun spider using Czech pressed glass beads and wire. This class is appropriate for all ages. Those under 8 years of age should be accompanied by adult supervision. No previous experience necessary. Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk.</p><p>During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Face coverings must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned before and after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols. Demos done through Zoom.</p><p>Registration is $48 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2020-09-21 17:00:00 -0500
10/10/203:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
IEC hosts the Wild & Scenic Film Festival
<p><a href="https://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/?eType=ActivityDefinitionInstance&eId=6a2e55b5-23fc-4766-a0ea-7cd6d2ea27e4">SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival</a> inspires environmental activism and a love for nature through film. Wild & Scenic shares an urgent call to action, encouraging festival-goers to learn more about what they can do to save our threatened planet. </p><p>On November 14, IEC is bringing the On Tour festival to Iowa, featuring films and panels that will spark conversation about making Iowa a better place to live, work, and explore!</p><p>As with all our events in 2020, this will be virtual. We will partner with local venues to provide an option to grab drinks and snacks to enjoy at home while you join us online.</p> 2020-08-13 16:00:00 -0500
11/14/201:00 p.m.Iowa Environmental CouncilDes Moines -
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2020 Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight
<p>Join us for the 3rd Annual Meals from the Heartland <strong>Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight</strong> presented by HyVee, Transamerica, and Cargill, November 9th – 11th! <strong>Our goal during this 3-day event is to package 400,000 meals,</strong> many of which will stay in the Cedar Rapids area to feed our hungry neighbors.</p><p>Mark your calendar and get your group organized to join the fun! <em><strong>Registration opens October 5th.</strong></em> </p><p>Contact Joel O’Dell at 515-473-9530 to discuss in more detail. </p>
11/09/201:00 p.m.Meals from the HeartlandCedar Rapids -
Solstice Ramble
<p>Whether you think of it as the shortest day of the year or the longest night, the solstice is always a turning point towards the new season. We will walk the trails with the thoughts of the past year and the promise of the New Year ahead of us. This pivotal day always is a time of reflection and of potential. If you wish to bring along a note saying goodbye to the past year or hello to the new one, we will gather briefly at a campfire to cast off those thoughts. Very limited group size due to Covid concerns, we will observe social distancing, wear masks as needed and bring hand sani for your groups use. Cost: $1.00/student, $2.50/adult. Register online by December 18. </p> 2020-09-17 19:00:00 -050012/21/205:30 p.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot
<p>Join us at the Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot for a fun 5k race! Burn off your turkey day calories and make room for more! All participants receive a comfy fleece pullover and delicious locally made donuts at the finish.</p>
11/26/209:00 a.m.All Community EventsDes Moines -
SHENANIGANS: Animals in Charge! A Drive-in Theatre Experience
<p><span itemprop="description">Enjoy an evening of drive-in theatre with <strong>Shenanigans: Animals in Charge!</strong> The show opens with a parade-size Mother Earth as she introduces us to the zany antics of animals exploring venues that, under normal circumstances, humans dominate. But, as people around the world suspend their normal activities in the face of a world-wide pandemic, the animals take charge! The show transitions from large rod puppets in the early evening, to shadow puppets as the sun sets. From start to finish the puppets are accompanied by live music with original songs written just for this show.</span></p><p><span itemprop="description">Your family can enjoy this show from the comfort of your car at the Aquatics Center parking lot, located behind City Hall. Show sound will be broadcast to your car radio. Parking spaces are very limited, so make your reservation now! Free-will donations are welcome at the event, or as an online donation.</span></p><p><span itemprop="description">Audience members may get out of their cars to watch the performances as long as they remain in their designated parking space. Each group will be socially distanced from other patrons, and are required to wear a face mask if they exit their vehicle.</span></p><p><span itemprop="description">To make your reservation, or if you have any additional questions, contact Patrons Services Supervisor Nancy Mayfield at 319-248-9372, <a href="http://nmayfield@coralville.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">nmayfield@coralville.org</a>.</span></p><p><span itemprop="description"><em>The creation and performance of this fun, mad-cap tale is made possible through a generous grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust.</em></span></p>
9/25/207:00 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
City Circle Theatre Company presents: Songs for a New World — A Virtual Concert
<p>It's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice... or take a stand... or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (<em>Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County</em>), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make.</p><p>Featuring: </p><p>Kristen Behrendt DeGrazia, Mia Frivecind Gimenez,<br>Emma Gostonczik, Anthony Hendricks, Ian Zahren</p><p>This virtual performance, presented by City Circle Theatre Company, is professionally filmed and streamed right into your home! Click below to purchase tickets and learn more.</p>
10/02/207:30 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
Joseph Hall: ELVIS Rock N Remember
<p>ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING! Joseph Hall is thrilled to present his Elvis Rock N Remember tribute show! This show celebrates the roots of Elvis, yet is a fast-paced concert that makes it difficult for you to stay in your seat. It caters to both the young and the young at heart. He's got the look, the voice, the charm and the moves that take us back to a time when parents were flabbergasted by the flauntingly provocative hip action.</p><p>In Hall's Elvis Rock N Remember show, he achieves a powerful flashback experience to the moment when fans fell in love with the talented, handsome, carefree, energetic, high-spirited young man that is Elvis Presley. The show is masterfully produced with a mixture of Elvis hits from rock n roll, country, pop to gospel, multiple costume changes and a heartfelt tribute to our veterans. He's even got the teddy bears and scarves to woo the ladies. A must-see for all ages!</p><p>Joseph Hall, born in 1984, has been paying tribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley since 2006. He starred on NBC's America's Got Talent in 2008, making 6 TV appearances, viewed by more than 90 million people and placing as one of the top 10 finalists! Sharon Osbourne impressed enough to tell him, "I've got shoes older than you, but I'd like to try you on!" Also, Piers Morgan quoted saying, "ELVIS IS BACK!" Joseph Hall has performed all over the world! Joseph Hall has won accolades throughout his young career including the "Spirit of Elvis " award. Joseph Hall has worked with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Legends in Concert, and has officially been recognized as one of the top tribute artists in the world today. Hall says "My goal is to capture the essence of Elvis Presley, to pay tribute with the utmost respect to his legacy, his music, his image and above all else his fans.”</p><p>Tickets to this event are non-refundable.</p>2/20/217:00 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-09-23 16:00:00 -0500
9/23/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p><p><br></p> 2020-09-24 20:00:00 -0500
9/24/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-09-25 16:00:00 -0500
9/25/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-09-27 16:00:00 -0500
9/27/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-09-29 16:00:00 -0500
9/29/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-09-30 16:00:00 -0500
9/30/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p><p><br></p> 2020-10-01 20:00:00 -0500
10/01/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-10-02 16:00:00 -0500
10/02/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Friday Night Out at ICCGS--Workshop for ages 21+ BYOB
<p>Friday Night Out! Our popular monthly series for six years running! </p><p>Cost: $35.00/person for clay $40/per person for glass</p><p>Friday Nights Out at ICCGS! Our once a month workshop for ages 21+. Join us in the studio for a fun project and unwind after a long work week. BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage), we provide the appetizers. We'll teach you about clay or glass - and you'll have a lot of fun! No experience is necessary. In each workshop you will create a piece of art that is yours to keep, then pick up your works 3 weeks later.</p><p>Bring your own drink of choice (BYOB)! We will supply you the glasses and appetizers. MUST BE 21+ TO JOIN US.</p><p>Cancellation policy: ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and refunds will be given. Participants may cancel their session for a full refund, minus $5.00 for processing fees 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. If a student contacts us after the 72-hour deadline, a refund will not be provided.</p><p>All classes and workshops are held at: Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117</p> 2020-10-09 21:00:00 -0500
10/16/206:30 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-10-04 16:00:00 -0500
10/04/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone’s 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and to paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist was not to continue painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development as artists. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2020-10-27 16:00:00 -0500
10/27/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Americans in Paris: Grant Wood and Marvin Cone’s 1920 Trip to Paris
<p>For three months in the summer of 1920, Grant Wood and his best friend Marvin Cone traveled to Paris to see great art, soak up the sights, and to paint. This brief sojourn proved to be pivotal for both artists, enhancing their nascent interest in Impressionism and painting en plein air. While each artist was not to continue painting in this style beyond the early 1930s, this trip to Paris (Wood’s first trip abroad, Cone’s second) was critical to their development as artists. What the artists did, saw, and painted is carefully outlined in Cone’s meticulous and well-written diary of the trip, including where the artists painted on which days. As such, this diary enables the ability to date certain works to the precise date of creation. It also allows viewers to see how each artist depicted the same scene, often in very different terms.</p> 2020-10-28 16:00:00 -0500
10/28/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids