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1710 Marion Airport Rd., MARION319.377.73613100 10th Ave. , Marion
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Marion Farmers Market
<p>Marion Farmers Market provides fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, handmade items and more. Saturdays from 8-11 May 1- Sept 25 at Taube Park.</p> 2021-09-18 23:00:00 -0500
9/18/218:00 p.m.Taube ParkMarion -
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Uptown Fall Fest & Dog Fashion Show
<p>The City of Marion is excited to partner with the Uptown Marion District to present its second Dog Fashion Show. This unique event will occur in conjunction with Uptown Fall Fest, which offers shopping and entertainment in Uptown Marion from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Dog Fashion Show will take place in the Uptown Artway, located in Uptown Marion between 7th and 8th Avenues and 10<sup>th</sup> and 11<sup>th</sup> Streets.</p><p>This free event is made possible by sponsor Apple Creek Kennel—a doggie daycare provider in Marion.</p><p>Participants will receive a gift for showing off their dog at this fun, family-friendly event. Prizes will be awarded to the “winners,” determined by volunteer judges. All ages are invited to attend the show, limited seating will be provided. </p><p>To sign up as a Dog Fashion Show participant, visit: <a href="https://forms.gle/uk16mfy1YYmEE2ZcA">https://forms.gle/uk16mfy1YYmEE2ZcA</a></p> 2021-08-26 14:00:00 -0500
9/25/2110:00 p.m.Uptown Marion DistrictMarion -
Marion Healing in the Park
<p>Features 2 dozen local area service providers to offer Reiki/Energy Therapies, Quantum Healing, Psychic Readings, vendors of essential oils, metaphysical gemstone & crystals, jewelry, skin/body care products, 12pm Spanish Dance, Holistic Workshops, Mini Sessions, Readings, Raffle Prizes! (563)213-7458 The Usui Reiki Center</p> 2021-05-22 18:00:00 -0500
10/16/2110:00 a.m.Marion City Square ParkMarion -
Marion Farmers Market
<p>Marion Farmers Market provides fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, handmade items and more. Saturdays from 8-11 May 1- Sept 25 at Taube Park.</p> 2021-09-25 23:00:00 -0500
9/25/218:00 p.m.Taube ParkMarion -
"Spayghetti & No Balls" Pasta Dinner & Wine Pull
<p><strong>Cedar Rapids-based non-profit Iowa Humane Alliance is excited to announce the return of their popular “Spayghetti & No Balls” Pasta Dinner & Wine Pull fundraiser, Tuesday, September 28th. This year’s event invites participants to either “Come& Stay!” for a delicious sit down meal or “Fetch & Take Away!” for dinner on the go. Plus an opportunity to participate in the "everyone wins" wine pull.<br></strong></p><p><strong>Zio Johno’s in Marion will graciously donate 50% of your dinner proceeds when you order from the special event menu. All funds raised will go directly to further IHA’s on-going mission to end pet overpopulation through effective spay and neuter programs and services.<br></strong></p><p><strong>For more information visit iowahumanealliance.org/events</strong></p> 2021-07-30 21:00:00 -0500
9/28/214:00 p.m.Zio Joho'sMarion -
Licorice Schtick: Red Cedar Chamber Music
<p>The rain location for this event is the Marion City Council chamber (1225 6th Ave).</p><p>Red Cedar Chamber Music’s Directors and core ensemble, violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian are joined by clarinetist Christine Bellomy and violist Elizabeth Oakes for a program of works by living composers.</p><p>This is Christine Bellomy’s third appearance as guest artist with Red Cedar, having performed two previous trio programs with the core ensemble. This program adds violist Elizabeth Oakes and includes 5 works for clarinet, violin, viola, and cello by living composers. Oakes is the Director of the University Iowa String Quartet Residency program and the former violist of the Maia Quartet.</p><p>Among the five living composers with works on the program are two women, Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947) and Natalie Hunt (b. 1985). Walker is a former faculty member at Oberlin Conservatory and is retired to her hometown in Connecticut. Her work A Cup of Rejoicing opens the program. Hunt is an exciting young composer living in New Zealand. Jeff Smallman (b. 1965) is a versatile Canadian composer. Both he and Hunt have written multi-movement works for clarinet quartet that represent very different styles.</p><p>Two Iowa composers have contributed works to the program. Jerry Owen, Red Cedar’s first composer-in-residence, has arranged his 1994 work Licorice Brittle (originally for clarinet and piano) for the ensemble. The work was premiered by Christine Bellomy and has tremendous energy and an intricate texture. Michael Kimber, Red Cedar’s current (6<sup>th</sup>) composer-in-residence has written Four Chorinhos for Little Brazilian Birds for the program. Choros is an instrumental Brazilian music genre akin to New Orleans jazz. Each movement is dedicated to an endangered Brazilian songbird. Kimber’s Chorinhos are as colorful as the birds that inspired them.</p><p>The September-October series of concerts is made possible by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, the City of Marion, the Iowa Arts Council, the McIntyre Foundation, the Giacoletto Foundation, AEGON Transamerica Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, CRST International. Additional support comes from United Fire Group, Farmers State Bank, Hills Bank, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, and Friends of Red Cedar Chamber Music.</p><p><em>Special thanks to Artist Sponsors Juanita Dennert and ImOn Communications.</em></p> 2021-09-05 13:00:00 -0500
9/21/2112:00 p.m.Uptown ArtwayMarion -
Yoga for Mental Health
<p>Experience a 45-minute gentle flow yoga class taught by a licensed therapist and yoga instructor. Throughout the class you will learn techniques for reducing stress, releasing tension in the body, and achieving balance.</p><p>The instructor for this class is <a href="https://covenantfamilysolutions.com/team/erin-duncan/">Erin Duncan, MA, tLMFT, RYT</a>, a therapist with us at Covenant Family Solutions. She often teaches the importance of breathing in her therapy sessions to improve mindfulness and to help those she works with discover the importance of being present in each moment. This yoga class offers a way for people to gain many of these helpful skills while working on their physical health.</p><p>In person and online options available. In person spots are limited.</p><p><strong>Please Note: If attending the in-person class, please bring your own yoga mat due to COVID-19 precautions.</strong></p> 2021-10-05 12:45:00 -0500
10/05/2112:00 p.m.Covenant Family SolutionsMarion -
Jazzercise - One Month Pass Card
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60-minute total body workout. Every Jazzercise group fitness class combines dance-based cardio with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed to today’s hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing. Start dancing yourself fit and change the shape of your body today! This is a one-month pass with unlimited classes (four weeks). For specific schedule and location information, visit www.Jazzercise.com. <ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table> 2021-07-07 23:59:00 -050011/07/2112:00 a.m.Jazzercise MarionMarion -
Jazzercise - Two Month Pass Card
<p>Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60-minute total body workout. Every Jazzercise group fitness class combines dance-based cardio with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed to today’s hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing. Start dancing yourself fit and change the shape of your body today! This is a two-month pass with unlimited classes (eight weeks). For specific schedule and location information, visit www.Jazzercise.com. <strong>Please read: </strong> This is a two-month pass with unlimited classes (eight weeks). For specific schedule and location information, visit www.Jazzercise.com.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-07-07 17:30:00 -050011/08/215:30 a.m.Jazzercise MarionMarion -
Yoga for Mental Health
<p>Experience a 45-minute gentle flow yoga class taught by a licensed therapist and yoga instructor. Throughout the class you will learn techniques for reducing stress, releasing tension in the body, and achieving balance.</p><p>The instructor for this class is <a href="https://covenantfamilysolutions.com/team/erin-duncan/">Erin Duncan, MA, tLMFT, RYT</a>, a therapist with us at Covenant Family Solutions. She often teaches the importance of breathing in her therapy sessions to improve mindfulness and to help those she works with discover the importance of being present in each moment. This yoga class offers a way for people to gain many of these helpful skills while working on their physical health.</p><p>In person and online options available. In person spots are limited.</p><p><strong>Please Note: If attending the in-person class, please bring your own yoga mat due to COVID-19 precautions.</strong></p> 2021-09-21 12:45:00 -0500
9/21/2112:00 p.m.Covenant Family SolutionsMarion -
Art Explosion
<p>A collection of artists from near and far showing oils, acrylics and many other medias in this tent sales. Saturday, Sept 25th from 8AM-2PM. DKW Art Gallery, 840 7th Ave. MARION, Ia. Look for the 8 foot butterfly and banners!</p> 2021-09-08 14:00:00 -0500
9/25/218:00 a.m.DKW Art Gallery and StudiosMarion -
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Marion Healing & Psychic Fair
<p>Holistic service providers to offer Reiki, Yoga, Meditation, Quantum Healing, Psychic Readings, Oracle Card Readings, Aromatherapy (Essential Oils), Metaphysical (gemstones & crystals), Jewelry, Natural & Organic, Skin/Body Care Products to keep people staying healthy and enjoying wellness. There will be holistic workshops, mini sessions and readings and raffle drawings. FUN ENERGY HEALING & READINGS For info: (563)213-7458 The Usui Reiki Center</p> 2021-07-16 18:00:00 -0500
10/16/2110:00 a.m.Marion City Square ParkMarion -
Romeo & Winifred
<p>This hilarious spoof turns Shakespeare upside down and shakes things up with a stage full of zany modern-day characters. With the help of a hilarious passel of chorus members — Oregano, Carpaccio, Risotto, Prosciutto, Antipasto, Pesto, Mayo and Romano — as narrators, we get a deliciously funny spoof of Romeo and Juliet peppered with comedic and intelligent commentary on every page. It is modern-day New York City, where the high-end Montague’s Department store and the cheapo Capulet’s Discount Mart — rival clothing stores — meet in the street to trade vicious insults. Words are their daggers, wielded with such finesse and skill that you could die laughing! When Romeo and Winifred, the heirs to these two retail empires, fall in love, well... you know the rest. But this play has a happy ending! “Humph. Call yourself a tragedy,” exclaims Oregano at the end of the show, disappointed to find nobody has died. With pie fights instead of duels, a nurse obsessed with paper cuts, a white leisure suit-wearing Romeo (à la Saturday Night Fever), and an outrageous parody of the most romantic scene in literature, you’ll forget the story ever had anything to do with tragedy!</p>
9/17/218:00 p.m.Giving Tree TheaterMarion -
Classic Car Show & Shine
<p>Join us for an all car cruise-in at Thomas Park from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Suggested donation to benefit Eastern Iowa Honor Flights.<br>If it rains, the show will be cancelled.</p><p><br></p> 2021-08-26 15:00:00 -0500
9/26/219:30 a.m.Thomas ParkMarion -
Laughter & Lattes Book Club: Anxious People by Fredrick Backman
<p>Kickstart your day with our casual and fun Laughter & Lattes Book Club! We will be discussing humorous books over our morning coffee at West End Diner. Space is limited. Please RSVP by leaving a message at the Bookstore: 319-249-2064.</p><p>This Month's Pick is Anxious People by Fredrick Backman. Copies are available at Swamp Fox Bookstore: https://bit.ly/3t9gLfl</p> 2021-08-31 10:00:00 -0500
9/18/219:00 a.m.Swamp Fox BookstoreMarion -
An Afternoon with Sheila Modir and Jeffrey Kashou
<p><br>Please join us for a virtual event with Shiela Modir and Jeffery Kashou, authors of The Proudest Color.</p><p>Sheila Modir is a pediatric psychologist, and Jeffrey Kashou is a marriage and family therapist. As Middle Eastern Americans (Iranian and Palestinian) and as clinicians, they advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion and work toward promoting resilience in children.</p><p>We do ask that you register for this free event so we can provide a safe virtual experience for everyone who attends.</p> 2021-08-31 14:00:00 -0500
9/19/211:00 p.m.Swamp Fox BookstoreMarion -
Seed Saving Class
<p>Linn County Master Gardener, Bev Whitmore, will discuss the best way to collect and store seeds so that they're viable for future planting. Time will be allowed for other Master Gardeners to assist the students with identifying and collecting various seeds as they wander through the Lowe Park demonstration gardens in Marion. Seed envelopes will be provided for students to take seeds home. Registration is required at: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/171314415027">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/171314415027</a>.</p> 2021-09-15 18:00:00 -0500
9/25/215:00 p.m.Lowe Park Arts & Environment CenterMarion -
SOS (Serving Our Seniors) 5K FUN RUN
<p>7th annual SOS (Serving Our Seniors) 5K Fun Run & 1-mile walk will be held Sunday, Sept 26, at 4 p.m. at Christ Community Church. Early registration deadline is Saturday, Sept. 11, for $20 (or $15 for the no-shirt option). After Sept. 11 the entry fee will be $25; shirt availability not guaranteed. Registration is available online at www.getmeregistered.com/SOS5k or www.marionchristcommunity.church. Packet pickup and late registration begins at 3 p.m. on race day.</p><p>All proceeds benefit the Marion Senior Living community.</p><p>Volunteers needed to help the day of the event in various capacities. Sign up at www.marionchristcommunity.church under "Serve".</p> 2017-08-14 17:30:00 -0500
9/26/214:00 p.m.Christ Community UMCMarion -
Doug T Hypnotist Show
<p>Doug takes Comedy Hypnosis to the next level by creating a show that is different from all the rest. He adds in his quick wit and spot-on impressions to make the show fun from beginning to end. The show starts at 6 p.m., seating will begin at 5:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and a cooler. Free to attend. Food vendors will be onsite.</p><p><br></p> 2021-08-26 20:00:00 -0500
9/25/216:00 p.m.Lowe Park Arts & Environment CenterMarion -
Yoga for Mental Health
<p>Experience a 45-minute gentle flow yoga class taught by a licensed therapist and yoga instructor. Throughout the class you will learn techniques for reducing stress, releasing tension in the body, and achieving balance.</p><p>The instructor for this class is <a href="https://covenantfamilysolutions.com/team/erin-duncan/">Erin Duncan, MA, tLMFT, RYT</a>, a therapist with us at Covenant Family Solutions. She often teaches the importance of breathing in her therapy sessions to improve mindfulness and to help those she works with discover the importance of being present in each moment. This yoga class offers a way for people to gain many of these helpful skills while working on their physical health.</p><p>In person and online options available. In person spots are limited.</p><p><strong>Please Note: If attending the in-person class, please bring your own yoga mat due to COVID-19 precautions.</strong></p> 2021-09-28 12:45:00 -0500
9/28/2112:00 p.m.Covenant Family SolutionsMarion -
Dividing Your Perennial Flowers
<p>This hands on class with a Master Gardener will show you step by step techniques to divide perennials and will take place at Lowe Park Demonstration gardens in Marion. You'll learn when the best time is to divide perennials as well as what the proper technique is. You'll have the opportunity to participate and take home samples of perennials to plant in your garden. <strong>Please bring a spade or potato fork, gloves, plastic bags, tags, and a permanent marker. </strong>Registration is required at: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/172151809697">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/172151809697</a>.</p> 2021-09-15 19:00:00 -0500
9/28/215:30 p.m.Lowe Park Arts & Environment CenterMarion -
The George Jazz Trio Plays Goldfinch Tap and Eatery
<p><strong><em>The George Jazz Trio</em></strong>, featuring Craig Dove on Keys and Vocals, Bassist Gary Palmer and Drummer Nick George, will be performing your favorite Jazz and Pop Standards at <strong><em>Goldfinch Tap and Eatery </em></strong>in<strong><em> </em></strong>Marion. </p> 2021-09-15 21:00:00 -0500
11/04/216:00 p.m.Goldfinch Tap + EateryMarion -
Yoga for Mental Health
<p>Experience a 45-minute gentle flow yoga class taught by a licensed therapist and yoga instructor. Throughout the class you will learn techniques for reducing stress, releasing tension in the body, and achieving balance.</p><p>The instructor for this class is <a href="https://covenantfamilysolutions.com/team/erin-duncan/">Erin Duncan, MA, tLMFT, RYT</a>, a therapist with us at Covenant Family Solutions. She often teaches the importance of breathing in her therapy sessions to improve mindfulness and to help those she works with discover the importance of being present in each moment. This yoga class offers a way for people to gain many of these helpful skills while working on their physical health.</p><p>In person and online options available. In person spots are limited.</p><p><strong>Please Note: If attending the in-person class, please bring your own yoga mat due to COVID-19 precautions.</strong></p> 2021-10-12 12:45:00 -0500
10/12/2112:00 p.m.Covenant Family SolutionsMarion -
Yoga for Mental Health
<p>Experience a 45-minute gentle flow yoga class taught by a licensed therapist and yoga instructor. Throughout the class you will learn techniques for reducing stress, releasing tension in the body, and achieving balance.</p><p>The instructor for this class is <a href="https://covenantfamilysolutions.com/team/erin-duncan/">Erin Duncan, MA, tLMFT, RYT</a>, a therapist with us at Covenant Family Solutions. She often teaches the importance of breathing in her therapy sessions to improve mindfulness and to help those she works with discover the importance of being present in each moment. This yoga class offers a way for people to gain many of these helpful skills while working on their physical health.</p><p>In person and online options available. In person spots are limited.</p><p><strong>Please Note: If attending the in-person class, please bring your own yoga mat due to COVID-19 precautions.</strong></p> 2021-10-19 12:45:00 -0500
10/19/2112:00 p.m.Covenant Family SolutionsMarion -
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Yoga for Mental Health
<p>Experience a 45-minute gentle flow yoga class taught by a licensed therapist and yoga instructor. Throughout the class you will learn techniques for reducing stress, releasing tension in the body, and achieving balance.</p><p>The instructor for this class is <a href="https://covenantfamilysolutions.com/team/erin-duncan/">Erin Duncan, MA, tLMFT, RYT</a>, a therapist with us at Covenant Family Solutions. She often teaches the importance of breathing in her therapy sessions to improve mindfulness and to help those she works with discover the importance of being present in each moment. This yoga class offers a way for people to gain many of these helpful skills while working on their physical health.</p><p>In person and online options available. In person spots are limited.</p><p><strong>Please Note: If attending the in-person class, please bring your own yoga mat due to COVID-19 precautions.</strong></p> 2021-10-26 12:45:00 -0500
10/26/2112:00 p.m.Covenant Family SolutionsMarion -
Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - Orange Tree - Cork N Canvas Iowa
<p>Cork N Canvas Iowa, painting at Goldfinch Tap + Eatery (740 10th St Marion IA 52302) Cork N Canvas Iowa painting classes are a perfect date night, Girls night out, or just something different and unique. Locally Owned Eastern Iowa Company Since 2014 <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2dgAykonC21OXmBLtqeRtrDnOn_Z5UxeCslznjPAU8vSaNnPOkWPPFneY&h=AT1dFuAZRSdaJX06gc-BaglbYKWYnhMnnrH2wJzNcQHhNJDfcNQCxZ9zD__gZRhTUWNmWQF3zD_645gf0ifIQqpy8FgVlLWtdsnOURfzeJVnsQbo0eXEPjneFaFBSWASVg&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT23SGjSwv5Wss68_Mprp-WKLctSriQ_M2RQluOgS-h7gg6rOkpwZFrFU-8RRDUTDv_UsbMSyzWJ6D6dtaJs0x4GUTqcwlNe7QFVD_aszKGEdJpV--MvJabfYbqUYFaILd_RWqFMcCqAS_1P-xrz-shYLCmH_r7hzFTn4C730nIVuee7qQ" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/</a><br>$30 per person Cork N Canvas Iowa classes are for adults, 18+, please only 1 painter per ticket. All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you. We will be painting the 16x20 picture. Class starts at 6:00 pm, get there at 5:30 to check in and grab a bite to eat, food and drink additional. No experience is necessary, just a thirst for creativity and the passion for a good time. Class lasts about 2 hrs. Food & drink available at additional cost, Please no outside food or beverage. *** Cancellation policy: Cork N Canvas Iowa offers an art instruction and entertainment event that can be compared to a concert or theater event. We realize that unforeseen things happen, but we also would appreciate the time to offer the seat to others and fill the spot. Due to credit card fees, no refunds are issues, but you can move your ticket to another event 24-hours or more prior to your scheduled class. Due to the time it takes to prepare the class, NO store credit is given for last minute cancellations or no shows. Your ticket is fully transferable and you may let someone of your own choosing use your ticket in your absence. Cancellations should be made by email only please; if you need to move your reservation please notify Cork n Canvas Iowa by email Cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com, 24 hours prior to the event, you are scheduled for in order to be eligible move into another class. In your email, please be sure to include; your name, location of the event, date of scheduled event, and date you wish to move to. In the event of a class canceled: bad weather, snow day, ice, even floods, if there is the chance that class could be canceled, please note you will receive an email, also the notice will be posted on Facebook, your tickets will be good for any upcoming non-sold out class. Classes are limited in size, Payment is required in advanced. Your email is your ticket, keep it handy <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2_a7Orzf0RsAUJDXx4fJV79LmcxuFrG5PF-ERY2-oi7UyXYJslFzMNBkE&h=AT1dFuAZRSdaJX06gc-BaglbYKWYnhMnnrH2wJzNcQHhNJDfcNQCxZ9zD__gZRhTUWNmWQF3zD_645gf0ifIQqpy8FgVlLWtdsnOURfzeJVnsQbo0eXEPjneFaFBSWASVg&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT23SGjSwv5Wss68_Mprp-WKLctSriQ_M2RQluOgS-h7gg6rOkpwZFrFU-8RRDUTDv_UsbMSyzWJ6D6dtaJs0x4GUTqcwlNe7QFVD_aszKGEdJpV--MvJabfYbqUYFaILd_RWqFMcCqAS_1P-xrz-shYLCmH_r7hzFTn4C730nIVuee7qQ" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.ticketleap.com/</a> Please note the event/instruction lasts 2 to 3 hours, depending on the painting and number of people attending. We schedule all of our events for 3 hours in case of a longer painting, but it is not guaranteed to last the full 3 hours. Eat Local, Drink Local & Paint Local.<br>Amanda Happel<br>Cork N Canvas Iowa<br>319-929-4300<br>Email: cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com<br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa/?__cft__[0]=AZWJFfxqIq6aWchrFNR4jkmP7DsTbzlXuAcIBNuSSsN1YAkcSsQVbNihHNPJPQE6VSMloLkRKrZcuOeuJ3pk06D_HB00knQZ0Gaz8be883u-ENIDWy4ym9o_huwwstVG6XkZXspaYoqmuTzV6YVVoaylMBh3TMZvD9a5t0EcJj72uA&__tn__=q" tabindex="0">https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa</a><br>Website: <a href="http://www.corkncanvasiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ZMfSC612mX5nSoipNd79-o7PLZShsYzsni8Vh-yNFftFB6igGO61VWZA" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.CorknCanvasIowa.com</a> </p>
10/26/216:00 p.m.Goldfinch Tap + EateryMarion -
Licorice Schtick: Red Cedar Chamber Music
<p>Red Cedar Chamber Music’s Directors and core ensemble, violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian are joined by clarinetist Christine Bellomy and violist Elizabeth Oakes for a program of works by living composers.</p><p>This is Christine Bellomy’s third appearance as guest artist with Red Cedar, having performed two previous trio programs with the core ensemble. This program adds violist Elizabeth Oakes and includes 5 works for clarinet, violin, viola, and cello by living composers. Oakes is the Director of the University Iowa String Quartet Residency program and the former violist of the Maia Quartet.</p><p>Among the five living composers with works on the program are two women, Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947) and Natalie Hunt (b. 1985). Walker is a former faculty member at Oberlin Conservatory and is retired to her hometown in Connecticut. Her work A Cup of Rejoicing opens the program. Hunt is an exciting young composer living in New Zealand. Jeff Smallman (b. 1965) is a versatile Canadian composer. Both he and Hunt have written multi-movement works for clarinet quartet that represent very different styles.</p><p>Two Iowa composers have contributed works to the program. Jerry Owen, Red Cedar’s first composer-in-residence, has arranged his 1994 work Licorice Brittle (originally for clarinet and piano) for the ensemble. The work was premiered by Christine Bellomy and has tremendous energy and an intricate texture. Michael Kimber, Red Cedar’s current (6<sup>th</sup>) composer-in-residence has written Four Chorinhos for Little Brazilian Birds for the program. Choros is an instrumental Brazilian music genre akin to New Orleans jazz. Each movement is dedicated to an endangered Brazilian songbird. Kimber’s Chorinhos are as colorful as the birds that inspired them.</p><p>The September-October series of concerts is made possible by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, the City of Marion, the Iowa Arts Council, the McIntyre Foundation, the Giacoletto Foundation, AEGON Transamerica Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, CRST International. Additional support comes from United Fire Group, Farmers State Bank, Hills Bank, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, and Friends of Red Cedar Chamber Music.</p><p><em>Special thanks to Artist Sponsors Juanita Dennert and ImOn Communications</em></p> 2021-09-07 20:10:00 -0500
9/24/217:00 p.m.First United Church of ChristTipton -
An Afternoon with Elizabeth C. Bunce
<p>Join us for a conversation with author Elizabeth Bunce on Monday, October 25 at 1 PM Central. We do ask that you register for this free event so we can provide a safe virtual experience for everyone who attends. Register at https://swampfoxbookstore.com/myrtle</p><p><br></p><p>Elizabeth C. Bunce is the Edgar Award-winning author of the Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery series, beginning with Premeditated Myrtle, a 2021 Edgar Allan Poe "Edgar" Award Winner, a Society of Midland Authors Honoree, a Library of Congress 2021 Book Festival Selection, an Amazon Top 20 Children's Book of the Year for 2020, an Indie Next Pick, and nominee for both the Agatha Award and Anthony Award.</p><p><br></p><p>The series continues in How to Get Away with Myrtle (a #1 Amazon New Release) available now, Cold-Blooded Myrtle (arriving October 5, 2021), and In Myrtle Peril (to be published in 2022). Her first novel, A Curse Dark as Gold, won the inaugural William C. Morris Award for a young adult debut novel and was named a Smithsonian Notable Book and an Amelia Bloomer Project selection. Her high fantasy Thief Errant series includes the novels StarCrossed, A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best book for 2010, and Liar's Moon, one of Kirkus Blog's Favorite YA Novels of 2011. StarCrossed and A Curse Dark as Gold have appeared on Oprah's Kids Reading List. Her novels have been named to the ALA's Best Fiction for Young Adults list, and she is a four-time Kansas Notable Book winner. An accomplished needlewoman and historical costumer, Elizabeth lives in the Midwest with her husband, her cats, and a boggart who steals books.</p> 2021-08-31 14:00:00 -0500
10/25/211:00 p.m.Swamp Fox BookstoreMarion -
An Afternoon with Adele Griffin
<p>Join us in conversation with author Adele Griffin at 1 PM Central on Thursday, October 21, 2021.<br><br>We do ask that you register for this free event so we can provide a safe virtual experience for everyone who attends. Register at <a href="https://swampfoxbookstore.com/adele">https://swampfoxbookstore.com/adele</a></p><p> Adele Griffin is the highly acclaimed author of over thirty books for Young Adult and middle grade readers.</p><p>Her works include the National Book Award Finalists <em>Sons of Liberty</em> and <em>Where I Want to Be</em>, as well as the popular Oodlethunks series for younger readers. Her novel <em>The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone</em> was a YALSA Best Book, an Amazon Best YA Book of the Year, a Booklist Top Ten Arts Books for Youth, a Junior Library Guild selection, a Romantic Times Finalist for Book of the Year, and a School Library Journal Top Fiction pick. Her latest Becket Branch adventure, <em>All Pets Allowed</em>, is publishing in 2021 with Algonquin Books.</p><p>She lives with her husband, Erich, their two sons, a cat named Toby and a dog named Gertrude, in Brooklyn Heights, New York.</p> 2021-08-31 14:00:00 -0500
10/21/211:00 p.m.Swamp Fox BookstoreMarion -
Licorice Schtick: Red Cedar Chamber Music
<p><strong> </strong></p><p>Red Cedar Chamber Music’s Directors and core ensemble, violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian are joined by clarinetist Christine Bellomy and violist Elizabeth Oakes for a program of works by living composers.</p><p>This is Christine Bellomy’s third appearance as guest artist with Red Cedar, having performed two previous trio programs with the core ensemble. This program adds violist Elizabeth Oakes and includes 5 works for clarinet, violin, viola, and cello by living composers. Oakes is the Director of the University Iowa String Quartet Residency program and the former violist of the Maia Quartet.</p><p>Among the five living composers with works on the program are two women, Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947) and Natalie Hunt (b. 1985). Walker is a former faculty member at Oberlin Conservatory and is retired to her hometown in Connecticut. Her work A Cup of Rejoicing opens the program. Hunt is an exciting young composer living in New Zealand. Jeff Smallman (b. 1965) is a versatile Canadian composer. Both he and Hunt have written multi-movement works for clarinet quartet that represent very different styles.</p><p>Two Iowa composers have contributed works to the program. Jerry Owen, Red Cedar’s first composer-in-residence, has arranged his 1994 work Licorice Brittle (originally for clarinet and piano) for the ensemble. The work was premiered by Christine Bellomy and has tremendous energy and an intricate texture. Michael Kimber, Red Cedar’s current (6<sup>th</sup>) composer-in-residence has written Four Chorinhos for Little Brazilian Birds for the program. Choros is an instrumental Brazilian music genre akin to New Orleans jazz. Each movement is dedicated to an endangered Brazilian songbird. Kimber’s Chorinhos are as colorful as the birds that inspired them.</p><p>The September-October series of concerts is made possible by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, the City of Marion, the Iowa Arts Council, the McIntyre Foundation, the Giacoletto Foundation, AEGON Transamerica Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, CRST International. Additional support comes from United Fire Group, Farmers State Bank, Hills Bank, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, and Friends of Red Cedar Chamber Music.</p><p><em>Special thanks to Artist Sponsors Juanita Dennert and ImOn Communications.</em></p>
9/25/211:00 p.m.Springville LibrarySpringville