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Local Libraries LIT: Kevin Wilson Author Event
<p>Local Libraries LIT (Listen, Initiate, Talk), a collaboration between Johnson County libraries, will welcome author Kevin Wilson on <strong>Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 p.m. for a free online reading and conversation</strong>. The Local Libraries LIT author series is offered by public libraries in Johnson County, as well as the University of Iowa Libraries and Kirkwood Community College Library – Iowa City Campus with support from The Tuesday Agency.</p><p>Kevin Wilson is the author of two collections: <em>Tunneling to the Center of the Earth</em>, which received an Alex Award from the American Library Association and the Shirley Jackson Award, and <em>Baby You’re Gonna Be Mine</em>. In addition to the upcoming <em>We Are Fugitives</em> and 2019’s <em>Nothing to See Here</em> (selected by Jenna Bush Hager for the Read with Jenna book club, and a Best Book of the Year according to The New York Times, Washington Post, People, TIME, Entertainment Weekly, and more) Kevin is also the author of the novels <em>The Family Fang</em>—a NYT bestseller adapted into a film starring Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman—and the critically acclaimed <em>Perfect Little World</em>.</p><p>This special speaker series is offered at no charge to participants, though donations are welcomed to help sustain and grow Local Libraries LIT. Local Libraries LIT strives to grow a community which shines with diversity, equity, and inclusion.</p><p><strong>Register here to attend this free online program:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/LLL_KevinWilson%C2%A0">https://bit.ly/LLL_KevinWilson </a></p><p><strong>Guests must register in advance.</strong></p><p><em>This program is open to people of all abilities. If you need an accommodation in order to enjoy the program, please contact Amy at the North Liberty Library: <a href="mailto:agolly@northlibertyiowa.org">agolly@northlibertyiowa.org</a> or call (319) 626-5781.</em></p> 2023-01-11 20:00:00 -0600
2/08/237:00 p.m.North Liberty Public LibraryNorth Liberty -
Marc Janssen & the Locals in Garrison!
<p align="left">Marc Janssen & the Locals will be in Garrison for a Sunday afternoon performance February 19th. Come join us for an afternoon of original music from the Great Midwest! Hope to see you there!</p><p align="left">Refreshments by the Garrison Library!</p><p align="left"> </p> 2023-01-29 16:30:00 -0600
2/19/232:00 p.m.Farmers Mercantile HallGarrison -
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Guided Meditation at the Grant Wood Studio: What Moves The Heart
<p>Guided Meditation at the Grant Wood Studio: What Moves The Heart<br>Feb 9, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM<br>Chunghi Choo's exhibition "Visionary", running until October 3rd, 2023, provides access to the spirit of "fluid dynamism", and lends us a glimpse into understanding what forces shape and move us most. Noelle Holmes of Illuminations Healing Arts Center will lead you through this guided meditation, perfect for anyone from beginners to experienced meditators. Space is limited, so sign up early. Contact Education Director Erin Thomas at ethomas@crma.org or 319.366.7503 ext. 203 to register no later than 24hrs prior to session. This program is for ages 13 and up. Fee: $10 payable to Noelle Holmes on arrival. Masks are now optional for vaccinated participants, but please contact us for up-to-date Covid safety information.</p>
2/09/236:00 p.m.Grant Wood StudioCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Birthday BASH
<p align="center">Join us at the American Gothic House Center as we celebrate Grant Wood's birthday on February 4, 2023. Schedule:</p><p>10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Speaker Michael Zahs will talk about Grant Wood (GW), show part of his GW collection, and reveal (2) new GW paintings he recently acquired! Limit: 25 participants. Program is FREE but preregistration is <strong>REQUIRED </strong>on or before January 27<sup>th</sup> at 5:00 p.m. Call the center at 641-652-3352 or register online at:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Wapello/Events.aspx">www.mycountyparks.com/County/Wapello/Events.aspx</a></p><p><strong><em>Note: We may have a second presentation at 11:15 a.m. in the event this time slot gets full. Make sure to get “waitlisted” online or call and leave your contact information for this possibility. </em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong>2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. FREE birthday scavenger hunt for school-aged children. Come to the American Gothic House Center (AGHC), get an official scavenger hunt form, find the answers in the gallery, and turn it in. All correct forms will be entered into a drawing for a $50 certificate good for merchandise at the AGHC gift shop. First 100 kids will receive a birthday gift bag. All children must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. No preregistration necessary. Winner will be notified February 6<sup>th</sup>.</p><p>Note: <strong><em>The American Gothic House Center, 300 American Gothic Street, Eldon, will be closed to the public until 1:00 p.m. the day of this event. No scavenger hunt forms will be given out until 2:00 p.m.</em></strong></p> 2023-01-10 16:00:00 -0600
2/04/2310:00 a.m.American Gothic House CenterEldon -
Alburnett Lions Community Night Fundraiser @ Short's Burger & Shine
<p>Community Night Fundraiser for the Alburnett Lions at Short's Burger & Shine - 780 11th Street, Marion, IA, from 5-8 PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. 15% of all sales will be donated to Alburnett Lions Foundation for Community projects. Come and enjoy great food and support a great service organization. </p> 2023-01-22 20:00:00 -06002/15/235:00 p.m.Short's Burger & ShineMarion -
Kiwanis Valentine's Pancake Breakfast
<p>Valentine's Pancake and Omelet Breakfast. Kids craft table to make Valentines for friends and family. Free will donation. All donations are used to benefit our community.</p> 2018-01-30 11:00:00 -06002/11/238:00 a.m.Hiawatha Community CenterHiawatha -
Good Clean Fun
<p>Led by an incredible husband and wife team, Good Clean Fun is the perfect party band for any occasion. From weddings, galas, backyard parties and senior events, Mike & Traci put love, personalization, and amazing energy into every performance. Good Clean Fun is proud to boast 5-star reviews on sites like Wedding Wire, The Knot, and Zola. They currently hold the "Couple's Choice Award" for the last five consecutive years. Join the fun when GFC plays our Show Lounge. </p> 2023-01-27 23:00:00 -0600
2/03/237:30 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf ResortRiverside -
Grant Wood Country Forum
<p>This online series is for anyone interested in learning and responding, conversationally or through creative writing, to the enduring legacy of Grant Wood, his art, his many artistic associations, as well as the land, history and culture of Iowa across time.</p><p>Register at <a href="https://crlibrary.libnet.info/events?fbclid=IwAR37t5l5iqpNe2mv9wFZPOkPaQbOFSYnAMbqdopau0p_uizcPWtaW2k8Fb4" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://crlibrary.libnet.info/events</a> to receive a Zoom link; programs will also be recorded and posted on the library’s YouTube channel.</p><p>Collaborating partners include the Grant Wood Country Writers Forum, Anamosa Library & Learning Center, Cedar Rapids Public Library, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and Iowa Poetry Association.</p> 2023-02-06 20:00:00 -0600
2/06/236:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Country Forum
<p>This online series is for anyone interested in learning and responding, conversationally or through creative writing, to the enduring legacy of Grant Wood, his art, his many artistic associations, as well as the land, history and culture of Iowa across time.</p><p>Register at <a href="https://crlibrary.libnet.info/events?fbclid=IwAR37t5l5iqpNe2mv9wFZPOkPaQbOFSYnAMbqdopau0p_uizcPWtaW2k8Fb4" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://crlibrary.libnet.info/events</a> to receive a Zoom link; programs will also be recorded and posted on the library’s YouTube channel.</p><p>Collaborating partners include the Grant Wood Country Writers Forum, Anamosa Library & Learning Center, Cedar Rapids Public Library, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and Iowa Poetry Association.</p> 2023-02-13 20:00:00 -0600
2/13/236:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Country Forum
<p>This online series is for anyone interested in learning and responding, conversationally or through creative writing, to the enduring legacy of Grant Wood, his art, his many artistic associations, as well as the land, history and culture of Iowa across time.</p><p>Register at <a href="https://crlibrary.libnet.info/events?fbclid=IwAR37t5l5iqpNe2mv9wFZPOkPaQbOFSYnAMbqdopau0p_uizcPWtaW2k8Fb4" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://crlibrary.libnet.info/events</a> to receive a Zoom link; programs will also be recorded and posted on the library’s YouTube channel.</p><p>Collaborating partners include the Grant Wood Country Writers Forum, Anamosa Library & Learning Center, Cedar Rapids Public Library, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and Iowa Poetry Association.</p> 2023-02-20 20:00:00 -0600
2/20/236:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Country Forum
<p>This online series is for anyone interested in learning and responding, conversationally or through creative writing, to the enduring legacy of Grant Wood, his art, his many artistic associations, as well as the land, history and culture of Iowa across time.</p><p>Register at <a href="https://crlibrary.libnet.info/events?fbclid=IwAR37t5l5iqpNe2mv9wFZPOkPaQbOFSYnAMbqdopau0p_uizcPWtaW2k8Fb4" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://crlibrary.libnet.info/events</a> to receive a Zoom link; programs will also be recorded and posted on the library’s YouTube channel.</p><p>Collaborating partners include the Grant Wood Country Writers Forum, Anamosa Library & Learning Center, Cedar Rapids Public Library, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and Iowa Poetry Association.</p> 2023-02-27 20:00:00 -0600
2/27/236:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Grant Wood Country Forum
<p>This online series is for anyone interested in learning and responding, conversationally or through creative writing, to the enduring legacy of Grant Wood, his art, his many artistic associations, as well as the land, history and culture of Iowa across time.</p><p>Register at <a href="https://crlibrary.libnet.info/events?fbclid=IwAR37t5l5iqpNe2mv9wFZPOkPaQbOFSYnAMbqdopau0p_uizcPWtaW2k8Fb4" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://crlibrary.libnet.info/events</a> to receive a Zoom link; programs will also be recorded and posted on the library’s YouTube channel.</p><p>Collaborating partners include the Grant Wood Country Writers Forum, Anamosa Library & Learning Center, Cedar Rapids Public Library, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and Iowa Poetry Association.</p> 2023-03-06 20:00:00 -0600
3/06/236:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-08-30 21:00:00 -05008/30/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-09-06 21:00:00 -05009/06/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-09-13 21:00:00 -05009/13/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-09-20 21:00:00 -05009/20/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-09-27 21:00:00 -05009/27/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-10-04 21:00:00 -050010/04/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-10-11 21:00:00 -050010/11/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-10-18 21:00:00 -050010/18/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-10-25 21:00:00 -050010/25/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-11-01 21:00:00 -050011/01/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-11-08 21:00:00 -060011/08/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-11-15 21:00:00 -060011/15/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-11-22 21:00:00 -060011/22/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
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Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-05-03 21:00:00 -05005/03/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-05-10 21:00:00 -05005/10/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-05-17 21:00:00 -05005/17/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-05-24 21:00:00 -05005/24/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion -
Music Bingo with Think & Drink Entertainment (Wednesdays @ 7pm)
<p>Bingo with a twist. We combined Name That Tune with B-I-N-G-O! Instead of numbers in the squares, there are song titles. And instead of calling out numbers, we play parts now songs. If you know the song title, mark that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner!</p> 2023-05-31 21:00:00 -05005/31/237:00 p.m.Barrel HouseMarion