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Colonies In Bloom
<p>Colonies in Bloom” features the Amana Colonies bathed in flowers. This summer-long event in the seven villages has two very special days; June 26th and July 24th, when selected private gardens, will be open to the public. The garden display changes throughout the summer as each flower reaches its peak. Private gardens that are open will display both an American and German flag in their yard and the gardeners will be on hand to explain their specific yard and plants. Stop by the Amana Visitor Center or any of our businesses to pick-up a map of the gardens and best flower displays.</p><p>Most of the private gardens will be open from 10am to 4pm. Remember look for the American and German flags.</p><p>A drive through the seven villages will be a feast for the eyes as both businesses and residents in all villages or proud of their beautiful flowers but mark your calendar for these two dates as you will get an in-depth view at some amazing gardens and some rare plants.</p><p>As an added bonus our famous Lotus Lilies are in bloom on our Lily Lake between the villages of Amana and Middle Amana in late July and early August.</p> 2021-05-20 16:00:00 -0500
6/26/2110:00 a.m.Amana ColoniesAmana -
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Post-Covid Spirituality: A Deep Dive into the Wider “We” Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>Where do we find ourselves spiritually after a year and a half immersed in a global pandemic? In the spirit of Prairiewoods' process of PanDeepening and Go Deeper Thursdays, we offer a weekend retreat to learn and practice some of the skills we need to expand our consciousness about who “We” are in these unprecedented times. Join us at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) or via Zoom as we explore and practice: (1) our self-concept and expression of our own unique role in this Age Beyond the Anthropocene (human-centeredness); (2) relanguaging some concepts around spirituality, community, creation and God-imagery to help us during this transition; and (3) mapping our breath and collective presencing in our circles of trust. Facilitators Laura Weber, PhD, and Ellen Bruckner will guide us to read and enter into conversations of the more intimate circles of which we are a part, such as our families, neighborhoods and communities of many kinds. Saturday evening and Sunday morning will offer extended quiet time for processing what we've explored in the three sessions Friday night, Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon. This will be a hybrid in-person and Zoom retreat, and those who participate via Zoom will be online and in break-outs Friday evening, 6:30–9 p.m. Central; Saturday morning, 9 a.m.–noon; and Saturday afternoon, 2–5 p.m. Breaks will also be included in our online time. Also, we encourage everyone to consider joining Go Deeper every third Thursday as a way of continuing to practice our skills with this learning community. Prior participation in Go Deeper Thursdays is not a prerequisite. The cost is $230 and includes sessions, lodging and all meals. The commuter fee is $180 and includes sessions, Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday lunch. The Zoom fee is $100 and includes three sessions. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700. (If you would like to attend via Zoom, please register by phone.)</p> 2020-02-08 13:00:00 -0600
8/13/216:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Courage Ride
<h5><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Courage Ride is a multi-route bike ride through southern Johnson and Washington counties. Proceeds from Courage Ride support the Sarcoma Cancer Research Program at the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.</span></strong></h5><h5><strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">Courage Ride, an annual charity bike ride benefiting the University of Iowa’s sarcoma cancer research program, has announced it will resume as both an in-person and virtual event. It also has added a second start/finish location at the Washington County Fairgrounds that will take riders along the Kewash Trail to Keota. The 17th Annual Courage will also return to Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City.<br>The Washington location will offer two routes along the beautiful Kewash Trail, a limestone surfaced trail along a former railway.<br>Big Grove will offer six routes that will continue to take riders through the scenic Amish countryside near Hills and Kalona and out as far as Washington and Keota, Iowa for the longer routes. A 5 mile Family Fun ride to the Terry Trueblood Recreational Area is also being offered.<br>Courage Ride is following federal, state and local pandemic guidelines, as of May 2021, to ensure a safe ride experience in 2021. COVID measures are subject to change as regulations, restrictions and recommendations change prior to our August 14th event.<br>“We feel so blessed to be able to return to in-person riding for those who can. Last year was definitely a challenge and we really missed seeing everyone who has come out and supported us over the past 16 years,” said Courage Ride Director Leora Houghton. “And we are so excited to add Washington, Iowa as a second location. This location is a great opportunity to grow our event and offer a different trail ride experience for those who like to get closer to nature. Growing the event means more dollars going into sarcoma cancer research at the university where they are making great progress on this rare form of cancer.”<br>Courage Ride honors the life of Seth Bailey, a courageous young man who died at age 25 from sarcoma cancer in 2003. His parents, Jackie and Tom Bailey partnered with Bicyclists of Iowa City (BIC) in 2005 to create a ride that all levels of bicyclists can enjoy.<br>Courge Ride organizers anticipate between 600 to 700 bicyclists to register for the event. Beginning at 7:00 a.m., bicyclists will travel on 8 different routes. Routes from Big Grove include lengths of 5, 18, 37 (Seth Bailey Courage Loop), 58, 72 or 107 (The Tom Bailey Century) miles. Routes from the Washington County Fairgrounds include lengths of 17 and 35 miles.<br>Bicyclists at Big Grove can also participate in a silent auction featuring items from a variety of area businesses, organizations and craftsmen along with free skin cancer screenings by University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics dermatologists. The local community is also welcome to participate in the free skin cancer screenings.A Live Facebook Fundraising event will be held Thursday, August 12that www.facebook.com/couragerideProceeds Support Sarcoma Cancer ResearchAll proceeds from Courage Ride go to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Sarcoma Research Program. Over the past 16 years, Courage Ride has raised over $660,000 for sarcoma cancer research.<br>To date, Courage Ride proceeds have seeded numerous sarcoma cancer research grants. Many of those grants have evolved into promising, larger scale research studies. This newfound momentum in the Sarcoma Research Program has created a lot of enthusiasm among researchers, investigators, doctors and cancer care providers at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. The results are leading to new advancements, new partnerships and attracting some of the best research talent in the nation. Patient lives are improved as a result of these research studies and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is gaining worldwide recognition for its expertise in advancing sarcoma research.<br>Courage Ride’s mission is more crucial than ever considering that funding for cancer research has been shrinking over the past 10 years, according to the American Association for Cancer Research. Yet cancer remains one of the nation’s costliest diseases. The American Cancer Society’s 2020 estimates for soft tissue sarcomas in the United States (these statistics include both adults and children) project that 13,130 new soft tissue sarcomas will be diagnosed (7,470 cases in males and 5,660 cases in females) and 5,270 Americans (2,840 males and 2,430 females) are expected to die of soft tissue sarcomas. Over 100 adults and children in Iowa are diagnosed with sarcoma each year. Sarcoma receives one to two percent of all cancer research funding.<br>Discount For Early RegistrationRegistration is now open. Early adult registration is $75 (through Friday, August 6). Beginning August 7, adult registration is $85. On-site registration Friday, August 13 and 14 is $90. Youth registration (13-17) is $15. Registration includes breakfast and lunch, entertaining rest stops and SAG support. A victory party with live music will be held throughout the afternoon.<br>Visit www.CourageRide.org for more information about the event including registration, route maps, parking, or to make a donation. </span></strong><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>ABOUT THE RIDE</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Two start/finish locations: Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City and The Washington County Fairgrounds in Washington, Iowa</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Over 600 riders are expected to register</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>8 total routes, ranging from a 5 mile family fun ride to a century ride (5, 17, 18, 35, 37, 58, 72, 107 miles).</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Registration at Big Grove opens at 6 a.m. Registration at Washington opens at 7:30 a.m.</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Includes breakfast and lunch</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Rest stops with food, drinks and live music</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Cyclists receive detailed maps, SAG support, bike mechanics and free tent camping.</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Courage Ride jerseys available to order</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>A silent auction at Big Grove featuring items from area businesses, organizations and craftsmen</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Free skin cancer screenings performed at Big Grove by University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics dermatologists</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Adult-Early Registration (through Friday, August 6th) $75</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Adult-Week of Registration (starting Saturday, August 7) $85</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>On-site registration Friday, August 13 and 14 is $90.</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Youth (13-17) $15</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Children 12 & under are free.</strong></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Visit <a href="http://courageride.org/" target="_blank">CourageRide.org</a> for route maps, registration information or to make a donation. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!</strong></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">Join us for this fun event and help us "Fight Sarcoma Cancer. Together."</span></strong></p></h5> 2021-05-13 17:00:00 -0500
8/14/216:00 a.m.Big Grove Brewery & TaproomIowa City -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2021-08-02 16:00:00 -0500
8/02/2110:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2021-07-05 16:00:00 -0500
7/05/2110:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2021-09-06 16:00:00 -0500
9/06/2110:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2021-10-04 16:00:00 -0500
10/04/2110:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2021-11-01 16:00:00 -0500
11/01/2110:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2021-12-06 16:00:00 -0600
12/06/2110:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2022-01-03 16:00:00 -0600
1/03/2210:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Mad River Theater Words presents “Freedom Riders”
<p>"Freedom Riders" is the latest addition to the series of American history plays created by Mad River Theater Works. Through original songs and music, the play explores the valiant and courageous personalities behind one of the most critical events in the Civil Rights Movement. Set in 1961, 15 years after the United States Supreme Court had outlawed segregation, bus lines and cities throughout the South still enforced a rigid system of separating black and white citizens. The Freedom Riders, a group of black and white Americans from both the North and the South, decided to travel together on buses that crossed state lines, despite the hateful segregation and racism that had a strong hold in so many parts of the United States. "Freedom Riders" depicts the unforgettable heroes behind this event and demonstrates the importance of working together to affect change.</p><p>Individual tickets to each Marquis Series event are available at no charge to Coe students, faculty and staff. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for senior citizens (55 and older) and non-Coe students (18 and under). Tickets for Marquis Series events may be obtained <a data-cke-saved-href="https://coe.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx" href="https://coe.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx">by clicking here</a> or by visiting or calling the Coe College Box Office at 319.399.8600 (Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.). Tickets are also available at the door in Sinclair Auditorium on the night of each event.</p><p>Inquiries about the series may be directed to marquisseries@coe.edu</p><p>The Marquis Series is funded by a gift from the estate of Sarah Marquis in honor of her father, Dr. John A. Marquis, who was president of Coe College from 1909-1920. The purpose of the series is to bring entertainment and educational presentations to the Coe campus for the benefit of the entire community.</p>
2/02/227:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair AuditoriumCedar Rapids -
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Bicyclists of Iowa City Saturday Ride
<h5><span style="font-size: 14px;">Bike Library Napoleon Park, Hills Amish Loop 47 miles plus option to Wellman 59 miles. <strong>Helmets required. Notice of cancellation due to weather will be posted on Facebook.</strong></span></h5><p>Saturday rides are intermediate to advanced rides with a pace of 13 to 15 mph. Faster riders may break away; anyone is welcome to keep pace, or remain with the larger group. We make regrouping stops along the route. Typically these rides include a stop at a dining establishment before the group ventures back, or we plan this as a choice at the end. Saturday rides often venture to a city festival or other attraction. The ride host may freely ride with all members of the group and will not always ride with the slowest rider of the group.</p> 2021-06-13 14:00:00 -05006/26/218:00 a.m.Napoleon ParkIowa City -
"An Evening with Ma Bremer" Special Author Talk with Dale Kueter
<p>DALE KUETER wrote for Iowa newspapers for 41 years, 34 at The Gazette in Cedar Rapids. He attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Iowa in 1958. He served six years in the Iowa Army National Guard.</p><p>He has published a children’s book, <em>Hide the Daddy</em>, two full-length, non-fiction books, <em>Vietnam Sons</em> and <em>The Smell of the Soil</em>, and a historical novel, <em>Motel Sepia.</em> His newest book is called, <em>Ma Bremer’s Boys.</em></p><p>He is a proponent of family story writing as a means of sustaining family history. That is the essence of his book, “T<em>he Smell of the Soil.</em>”</p><p>Come and meet local author Dale Kueter at the Hiawatha Public Library. Dale will talk about his newest work of fiction and share how he writes his stories. </p> 2021-06-17 19:30:00 -0500
8/03/216:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Bicyclists of Iowa City North Liberty Community Leisure Ride
<p>Thursday leisure ride with North Liberty Recreation Department and BIC. Moderate paced ride around North Liberty Trails and roadways. <strong>Helmets required.</strong></p><p>Beginners or casual recreational riders will appreciate a pace of 8 to 12 mph on trails and low-traffic roads. Riders stay together as a group and typically stop for refreshments after or during the ride (it's often ice cream!). This is a "no drop" ride (no rider will be left behind) with friendly riders who will look after you. </p>
6/24/216:00 p.m.North Liberty Community CenterNorth Liberty -
Czech Village Blues 2021
<p>Rick Estrin and the Nightcats will headline the show. A three time winner at the 2018 Blues Music Awards, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats lead the nomination count in this year's Blues Music Awards. See more info on <a href="https://rickestrin.com/">rickestrin.com</a></p><p>The middle act features triple International Blues Challenge winner Kevin “BF” Burt. Kevin won the 2018 International Blues Challenge in three categories, taking home top honors in the Solo/Duo, Solo/Duo Guitar, and Harmonica. In 2019 he was a Blues Music Award nominee for Heartland and Soul, (Best Emerging Artist Album). Read more at <a href="http://kevinburtmusic.com/">kevinburtmusic.com</a></p><p>Opening the show will be a unique collaboration with members of Flat Cat sharing the stage with the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy’s new Blues Band mentored by Craig Erickson! Local music fans will recall epic performances by this band whose personnel have included Mark Anderson, Dave Bader, Tom Dowd, Craig Erickson, Tommy “T-Bone” Giblin, Butch, JR and Patrick O’Connell, Zeke Schuller and our dearly departed Jeff Reeder. Come and see who joins the lineup this summer.</p><p>Major sponsors for 2021 are New Leader Manufacturing and Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery.</p> 2021-06-02 22:00:00 -0500
8/14/214:00 p.m.Czech Village GreenspaceCedar Rapids