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Kevin Moore Performance
<p>Kevin Moore has been performing live for nearly a decade now. His smooth and soulful vocals take classics and blend them into unique versions of his own yet keeping them sounding as traditional as time you heard them! He writes music and has toured the US with a band but has turned his attention to a solo endeavor for the time being. Kevin loves to entertain, and loves to take requests! </p> 2020-01-27 22:00:00 -0600
1/31/207:00 p.m.Ramsey's Wine BistroMarion -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>Along with our ancestors, horses helped build Iowa City, the state, and the nation. In the process, they profoundly shaped human identities. This exhibition explores the physical and social impact of these huge, powerful animals by screening the original documentary film <em>The Pull of Horses in Urban American Performance, 1860-1920</em> at life-sized scale amid displays of local equine history. The exhibition contains glimpses of Iowa City town and campus life, as well as national equestrian culture – especially as multitudes of women took up the sport of riding and advocated for suffrage. Original and reproduction publications, photographs, artifacts, and ephemera from Special Collections at the University of Iowa Libraries, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and from private collections will share a sampling of stories about life alongside horses from Iowa City’s, and the nation’s, past. Curated by Kim Marra, PhD of the University of Iowa Departments of Theatre Arts and American Studies, and Mark Anderson of the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio at the University of Iowa Libraries.</p><p>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p>
1/29/209:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
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Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-29 10:30:00 -0600
1/29/209:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Doodlebugs @North Liberty Community Library: Look, No Hands!
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="513"><tbody><tr height="100"><td height="100" width="513">French artist Auguste Renoir had terrible arthritis later in his life, but that didn’t stop him from creating art. Try painting in a surprising way today, just like he did!<br><br><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="168"><tbody><tr height="100"><td height="100" width="168">No registration necessary. For questions contact 319-366-7503 or ethomas@crma.org.</td></tr></tbody></table><br></td></tr></tbody></table> 2019-12-31 11:30:00 -0600
1/29/2010:30 a.m.North Liberty Community LibraryNorth Liberty -
Toddler Time
<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-01-29 11:00:00 -0600
1/29/2010:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Preschool Storytime
<p>Join us for songs, fingerplays, activities, and of course, stories! Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend.</p> 2020-01-29 11:00:00 -0600
1/29/2010:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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> 2020-01-29 16:00:00 -0600
1/29/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Karaoke with Bee's Knees at The Hide-Out Bistro & Grill
<p>Karaoke with Bee's knees EVERY Wednesday & Saturday 6PM-10PM! </p><p>Enjoy an evening filled with music, delicious food and drinks! </p><p>Don't miss out on our karaoke specials!</p> 2020-01-29 22:00:00 -0600
1/29/206:00 p.m.The Hide-Out Bistro & GrillCedar Rapids -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>Along with our ancestors, horses helped build Iowa City, the state, and the nation. In the process, they profoundly shaped human identities. This exhibition explores the physical and social impact of these huge, powerful animals by screening the original documentary film <em>The Pull of Horses in Urban American Performance, 1860-1920</em> at life-sized scale amid displays of local equine history. The exhibition contains glimpses of Iowa City town and campus life, as well as national equestrian culture – especially as multitudes of women took up the sport of riding and advocated for suffrage. Original and reproduction publications, photographs, artifacts, and ephemera from Special Collections at the University of Iowa Libraries, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and from private collections will share a sampling of stories about life alongside horses from Iowa City’s, and the nation’s, past. Curated by Kim Marra, PhD of the University of Iowa Departments of Theatre Arts and American Studies, and Mark Anderson of the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio at the University of Iowa Libraries.</p><p>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p>
1/30/209:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Preschool Story Time
<p>Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs.</p><p>Grow your child's love of reading by attending Preschool Story Time. Each week explore new stories, songs, and rhymes.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-30 10:30:00 -0600
1/30/2010:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar 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> 2020-01-30 20:00:00 -0600
1/30/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Jeff Weimer, David Arnold & friends Performance
<p><strong><span data-markjs="true" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="">Jeff</span> <span data-markjs="true" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="">and</span> David perform solo shows as well as jamming together at various times. They <span data-markjs="true" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="">and</span> other musicians will be performing some favorites with strong vocal harmonies <span data-markjs="true" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="">and</span> <span data-markjs="true" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="">Dave</span>‘s awesome instrumentals. Come enjoy their performance of familiar songs from different genres (rock, country, blues, easy).</strong> </p> 2020-01-27 21:00:00 -06001/30/206:00 p.m.Ramsey's Wine BistroMarion -
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Silent Reading Book Club
<p>Introverts unite! We are hosting a Silent Book Club on the fifth Thursday of the month.<br> <br>Join us a little before 6 pm with your favorite book and find a comfy spot to read in the store. We'll keep things quiet and chill while you get one hour of reading time.</p> 2019-12-26 19:00:00 -0600
1/30/206:00 p.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids -
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
<p>Teens ages 13-18 (senior in high school) are welcome to participate in the Hiawatha Public Library Teen Advisory Board! Help the library staff by giving your feedback and new ideas for the library, make friends, and get engaged in your community!</p> 2019-11-26 19:00:00 -0600
1/30/206:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>Along with our ancestors, horses helped build Iowa City, the state, and the nation. In the process, they profoundly shaped human identities. This exhibition explores the physical and social impact of these huge, powerful animals by screening the original documentary film <em>The Pull of Horses in Urban American Performance, 1860-1920</em> at life-sized scale amid displays of local equine history. The exhibition contains glimpses of Iowa City town and campus life, as well as national equestrian culture – especially as multitudes of women took up the sport of riding and advocated for suffrage. Original and reproduction publications, photographs, artifacts, and ephemera from Special Collections at the University of Iowa Libraries, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and from private collections will share a sampling of stories about life alongside horses from Iowa City’s, and the nation’s, past. Curated by Kim Marra, PhD of the University of Iowa Departments of Theatre Arts and American Studies, and Mark Anderson of the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio at the University of Iowa Libraries.</p><p>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p>
1/31/209:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-01-31 10:30:00 -0600
1/31/209:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
English Conversation Club
<p>Want to practice your English skills in a fun and informal group? Join us Friday mornings to practice conversations skills, learn new expressions, improve your pronunciation, and meet new friends from around the world. </p> 2020-01-31 11:30:00 -0600
1/31/2010:00 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Doodlebugs @Hiawatha Public Library: Look, No Hands!
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="513"><tbody><tr height="80"><td height="80" width="513">French artist Auguste Renoir had terrible arthritis later in his life, but that didn’t stop him from creating art. Try painting in a surprising way today, just like he did!</td></tr></tbody></table> 2019-12-31 11:30:00 -0600
1/31/2010:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Doodlebugs: Look, No Hands!
<p>Introduce your preschooler to legendary art and artists the fun (and messy) way! Each class starts with a story and ends with imagination and creation.</p><p><strong>Look, No Hands!</strong> French artist Auguste Renoir had terrible arthritis later in his life, but that didn't stop him from creating art. Try painting in a surprising way, just like he did! This event is open to preschoolers and their caregivers.</p> 2019-12-30 11:30:00 -0600
1/31/2010:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Book Babies
<p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby </p> 2020-01-31 11:00:00 -0600
1/31/2010:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
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> 2020-01-31 16:00:00 -0600
1/31/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Book Babies
<p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby. </p> 2020-01-31 14:30:00 -0600
1/31/201:30 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Family Fort Night
<p>This fun event is for the entire family! Bring blankets, pillows, or anything you need to build your family reading fort. Dinner and drinks will be provided. </p> 2019-12-02 19:30:00 -0600
1/31/205:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Free First Saturday for Students
<p>Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. Visitors also will be able to take part in different themed activities and celebrations. College students must bring a current school ID card. </p> 2019-12-23 16:00:00 -0600
2/01/209:30 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
STEAM Saturdays
<p>Saturday mornings are for investigation! Elementary aged children and parents/guardians/ care-givers are invited to participate in a STEAM project that they will work on individually or with others.</p><p>Participants will be encouraged to share their findings or work with the group. We will also celebrate the scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and artists who inspired today's project.</p><p>Saturday, December 14 - Engineering: Building Challenge<br><br>Saturday, December 21- Math: Calculating Distance, Rate and Time<br><br>Saturday, December 28 - Making Snow and Slime<br><br>Saturday, January 4 - Computer Science: Making a Cardboard Guitar Play<br><br>Saturday, January 11- Art: Poured Canvas Art<br><br>Saturday, January 18 - Physics: Bubbles and Balloons<br><br>Saturday, January 25 - Ecology: Biomes vs Habitats<br><br>Saturday, February 1 - Biology: Building our Own Cell<br><br>Saturday, February 8 - Robotics: Make Your Own Robot<br><br>Saturday, February 15 - Acoustics: Seeing Sound<br><br>Saturday, February 22 - Art: Creating Optical Illusion Art<br><br>Saturday, February 29 - Optics: Explore Light with Prisms</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-02-01 11:00:00 -0600
2/01/2010:00 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar 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> 2020-02-01 16:00:00 -0600
2/01/2010:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
World Read Aloud Day Kickoff Celebration
<div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="dvqif-0-0"><div data-offset-key="dvqif-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dvqif-0-0"><span data-text="true">Join us on Saturday, February 1 from 11 am to Noon to kick off a week long celebration in honor of World Read Aloud Day (02/05/2020).</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="3ma75-0-0"><div data-offset-key="3ma75-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3ma75-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="460s0-0-0"><div data-offset-key="460s0-0-0"><span data-offset-key="460s0-0-0"><span data-text="true">Bookseller and store owner, </span></span><span data-offset-key="460s0-1-0" spellcheck="false" start="28"><span data-offset-key="460s0-1-0"><span data-text="true">Ursla</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="460s0-2-0"><span data-text="true">, will read aloud between 11 am and Noon. Plus we'll kick off a week long sale on books in our Children's and Young Adult areas.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="bqgnn-0-0"><div data-offset-key="bqgnn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bqgnn-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="96c0o" data-offset-key="eaf0-0-0"><div data-offset-key="eaf0-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eaf0-0-0"><span data-text="true">*Sale ends at close of business on 02/07/2020.</span></span></div></div> 2020-01-11 12:00:00 -0600
2/01/2011:00 a.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids -
The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>Along with our ancestors, horses helped build Iowa City, the state, and the nation. In the process, they profoundly shaped human identities. This exhibition explores the physical and social impact of these huge, powerful animals by screening the original documentary film <em>The Pull of Horses in Urban American Performance, 1860-1920</em> at life-sized scale amid displays of local equine history. The exhibition contains glimpses of Iowa City town and campus life, as well as national equestrian culture – especially as multitudes of women took up the sport of riding and advocated for suffrage. Original and reproduction publications, photographs, artifacts, and ephemera from Special Collections at the University of Iowa Libraries, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and from private collections will share a sampling of stories about life alongside horses from Iowa City’s, and the nation’s, past. Curated by Kim Marra, PhD of the University of Iowa Departments of Theatre Arts and American Studies, and Mark Anderson of the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio at the University of Iowa Libraries.</p><p>Object guides describing the details of each item on display are available for visitors in the Main Library Gallery.</p><p><strong>Main Library Gallery Hours: </strong><br>Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm<br>Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm<br>Saturday- Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm<br>Please visit <a href="http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/">http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/</a> for hours and holiday info.</p><p><em>Many thanks to our exhibit and event sponsors for their support: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, Arts and Humanities Initiative, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, the University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department, and the University of Iowa Department of American Studies.</em></p> 2020-01-28 17:00:00 -0600
2/01/201:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Karaoke with Bee's Knees at The Hide-Out Bistro & Grill
<p>Karaoke with Bee's knees EVERY Wednesday & Saturday 6PM-10PM! </p><p>Enjoy an evening filled with music, delicious food and drinks! </p><p>Don't miss out on our karaoke specials!</p> 2020-02-01 22:00:00 -0600
2/01/206:00 p.m.The Hide-Out Bistro & GrillCedar Rapids -
Two Bit Maniac Performance
<p><span data-markjs="true" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="">Two</span>–<span data-markjs="true" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="">Bit</span> Maniac consists of vocalist Aimee Underwood, guitarist Jeff Roush, percussionist Laurie Haag and Mary Reasoner on …saxophone. They love music and draw from a wide range of artists, from The Band to The White Stripes and everything in between. </p> 2020-01-27 22:00:00 -0600
2/01/207:00 p.m.Ramsey's Wine BistroMarion