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Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every Monday and Thursday. People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Heather began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. She is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Yoga meets in person at Prairiewoods. The cost is $99 for an eleven-punch card or $60 for a six-punch card, one punch per session. Registration for each session is required at least two hours before class time. For more information or to register, contact Heather at harbaugh@hotmail.com or 319-389-1463.</p> 2022-06-13 11:45:00 -0500
6/13/229:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every Monday and Thursday. People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Heather began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. She is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Yoga meets in person at Prairiewoods. The cost is $99 for an eleven-punch card or $60 for a six-punch card, one punch per session. Registration for each session is required at least two hours before class time. For more information or to register, contact Heather at harbaugh@hotmail.com or 319-389-1463.</p> 2022-06-20 11:45:00 -0500
6/20/229:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every Monday and Thursday. People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Heather began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. She is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Yoga meets in person at Prairiewoods. The cost is $99 for an eleven-punch card or $60 for a six-punch card, one punch per session. Registration for each session is required at least two hours before class time. For more information or to register, contact Heather at harbaugh@hotmail.com or 319-389-1463.</p> 2022-06-27 11:45:00 -0500
6/27/229:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every Monday and Thursday. People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Heather began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. She is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Yoga meets in person at Prairiewoods. The cost is $99 for an eleven-punch card or $60 for a six-punch card, one punch per session. Registration for each session is required at least two hours before class time. For more information or to register, contact Heather at harbaugh@hotmail.com or 319-389-1463.</p> 2022-05-23 11:45:00 -0500
5/23/229:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Parenting for Brain Health Lunch & Learn
<p>Brain Health for all children is essential. Each and every day, as parents, you impact your child’s brain health in a variety of ways. Focusing on the social and emotional needs of your child will help them become successful in all settings they encounter. In this training we will identify the functions of behavior, understand the functions of problem behaviors, and identify interventions or replacement behaviors to change the problem behaviors. Having age appropriate strategies for dealing with day to day struggles will show you how to cultivate healthy emotional development that will integrate your child’s brain and foster essential growth. </p> 2022-05-10 13:00:00 -0500
5/24/2212:00 p.m.Tanager PlaceCedar Rapids -
Vista Family Dentistry Dat
<p>Meet the team at Vista Family Dentistry and learn everything there is to know about maintaining a healthy smile!</p><p>This is a special day to celebrate dental health, presented by Mista Family Dentistry. In addition to meeting the Tooth Fairy, we will have special activities throughout the day to help children learn about good oral hygiene and how to have a healthy smile.</p><p><br></p> 2021-10-03 18:00:00 -0500
12/23/229:00 a.m.Vista Family DentistryWaukesha -
This Ability-Holistic Dance
<p>Jhe and Jenni both live with bilateral disabilities and chronic pain and have decided to entitle this form of movement “This Ability’’ as opposed to the term disability. We want to encourage all peoples, especially those who may be in mental and physical pain, to trust themselves through non-judgmental movement using the vehicle of sacred geometry.</p><p>The five elements, including their geometric shapes, are:</p><p>- Earth- Cube</p><p>- Water-Icosahedron</p><p>- Air-Octahedron</p><p>- Fire-Tetrahedron</p><p>- Ether-Dodecahedron</p><p>We will be creating a safe space for people of all ages and experiences to be held in community movement and exploration, regardless of their current mental or mobility struggles.</p> 2022-04-15 14:00:00 -0500
6/25/221:00 p.m.James Alan McPherson ParkIowa City -
Metal Work Buffet Pendant
<p>Join UI Adjunct Professor Lonna Keller in this buffet of metal working classes. You will spot and sweat solder, saw, and texturize and/or stamp metal to make a pendant. These are all the basic skills of metalworking all in one project. Instructor: Lonna Keller.</p><p><strong>Prerequisite: Soldering Sampler or equivalent skills (spot and sweat soldering).</strong></p><p>Registration is $88 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2022-05-20 16:00:00 -0500
6/12/2212:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Early Summer Forage
<h2 data-hook="about"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About the Event</strong></span></h5><div data-hook="about-section-wrapper"><div data-hook="about-section-text"><p>Repetition and play are keys to successfully learning any skill. During this class, you will playfully practice the identification skills learned in the Meet New Edible Friends class to increase your foraging confidence.</p><p>We will sample simple, delicious snacks and drinks by blending our foraged bounty with familiar veggies and culinary herbs. Recipes, informational handouts and book recommendations will be provided. Planned dishes include a detoxing greens drink, foraged pesto and a serviceberry crisp.</p><p>You are invited no matter your level of outdoor experience. All are welcome.</p><p>Please contact us before class if mobility accommodations may be needed—we will cover quite a bit of ground during the class.</p><p>Yummy ingredients generously provided by New Pioneer Co-op.</p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">THINGS TO BRING</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: hat, jeans, sunscreen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">A cup for drinks (optional)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)</span></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">REGISTRATION</span></strong></p><p>Sliding scale fee: $25 - $0, based upon your access to resources.</p><p>This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a<strong> 20% discount</strong> for registering for the series. (See separate Series: Forage Wild Edibles with Confidence registration.)</p><p>Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;">.</span></li></ul><p>INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY</p><p>We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.</p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>EDUCATORS</strong></span></p><p>Taught by Fred Meyer and Jen Kardos, happy foragers at Backyard Abundance.</p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Fred offers years of experience as a permaculture designer, Master Gardener, hiker and wild edible forager to help you thrive in the outdoors.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Jen leverages her knowledge as a horticultural therapist and functional medicine health coach to help you understand the wellness benefits of foraging and the specific health properties of each plant.</span></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">LOCATION</span></strong></p><p>We meet at the Hickory Hill Park south entrance, 1439 Bloomington St, Iowa City.</p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>COVID-19</strong></span></p><p>The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.</p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</span></strong></p><p>This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.</p><ul><li><a href="https://cfjc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Johnson County Community Foundation</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://rahuntfdn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Roy A. Hunt Foundation</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.icgov.org/?id=1082" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://100grannies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">100 Grannies</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.earlmay.com/locations/iowa-city-iowa" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Earl May Garden Center</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/master-gardener-program" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Master Gardeners of Johnson County</a></span></li><li><a href="https://www.newpi.coop/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14px;">New Pioneer Food Co-op</span></a></li></ul></div></div> 2022-04-15 19:30:00 -0500
6/29/226:00 p.m.Hickory Hill Park-Iowa CityIowa City -
Jul This Ability-Holistic Dance July
<div data-hook="about-section"><h2 data-hook="about">About the Event</h5><div data-hook="about-section-wrapper"><div data-hook="about-section-text"><p>Jhe and Jenni both live with bilateral disabilities and chronic pain and have decided to entitle this form of movement “This Ability’’ as opposed to the term disability. We want to encourage all peoples, especially those who may be in mental and physical pain, to trust themselves through non-judgmental movement using the vehicle of sacred geometry.</p><p>The five elements, including their geometric shapes, are:</p><ul><li>Earth- Cube</li><li>Water-Icosahedron</li><li>Air-Octahedron</li><li>Fire-Tetrahedron</li><li>Ether-Dodecahedron</li></ul><p>We will be creating a safe space for people of all ages and experiences to be held in community movement and exploration, regardless of their current mental or mobility struggles.</p><p><br></p><p>THINGS TO BRING</p><ul><li>Weather appropriate, comfortable dress</li><li>Any items you'd like to incorporate into dance</li></ul><p>REGISTRATION</p><p>Sliding scale fee: $20 - $0, based upon your access to resources.</p><p><br></p><p>This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a<strong> 20% discount</strong> for registering for the series. (See separate Series: This Ability-Holistic Dance registration).</p><p><br></p><p>Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</li></ul><p>INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY</p><p>We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.</p><p><br></p><p>EDUCATOR</p><p>Jhe Russell is a holistic dance healer. He received his MFA from University of Iowa in choreography and dance. He is able to weave together and connect traditional ballet positions with the elementary teachings of the 5 elements. Every human being has a head, two arms and two legs which equals the five elements. In ballet there are five major positions which relate to the five elements.</p><p><br></p><p>Jenni Rose</p><p>From the age of five Jenni had the opportunity to dance with various dance studios and participated on the Solon High School dance team. She went on to study photography in Chicago, at Harrington School of Design and spent her twenties focused on learning about weaving, natural and synthetic dye processes, and shearing sheep. She interned at The Chicago Weaving School for 2 years, and through that process developed her own weaving curriculum that she then taught to the age of preschool to adult, in Chicago and Seattle. In 2018 she suffered an undiagnosed inflammatory episode that caused significant neuropathy and mobility loss. She has learned a lot through her personal healing journey and contributes most of that healing to the gift of a grateful mindset and a good mother. </p><p><br></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>Wetherby Park, 2400 Taylor Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA</p><p><br></p><p>COVID-19</p><p>The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.</p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</p><p>This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.</p><ul><li><a href="https://cfjc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Johnson County Community Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://rahuntfdn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Roy A. Hunt Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.icgov.org/?id=1082" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a></li><li><a href="https://100grannies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">100 Grannies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.earlmay.com/locations/iowa-city-iowa" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Earl May Garden Center</a></li><li><a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/master-gardener-program" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Master Gardeners of Johnson County</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newpi.coop/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">New Pioneer Food Co-op</a></li></ul></div></div></div> 2022-04-18 14:00:00 -0500
7/30/221:00 p.m.Wetherby Park Edible ForestIowa City -
This Ability-Holistic Dance May
<div data-hook="about-section"><h2 data-hook="about">About the Event</h5><div data-hook="about-section-wrapper"><div data-hook="about-section-text"><p>Jhe and Jenni both live with bilateral disabilities and chronic pain and have decided to entitle this form of movement “This Ability’’ as opposed to the term disability. We want to encourage all peoples, especially those who may be in mental and physical pain, to trust themselves through non-judgmental movement using the vehicle of sacred geometry.</p><p>The five elements, including their geometric shapes, are:</p><ul><li>Earth- Cube</li><li>Water-Icosahedron</li><li>Air-Octahedron</li><li>Fire-Tetrahedron</li><li>Ether-Dodecahedron</li></ul><p>We will be creating a safe space for people of all ages and experiences to be held in community movement and exploration, regardless of their current mental or mobility struggles.</p><p><br></p><p>THINGS TO BRING</p><ul><li>Weather appropriate, comfortable dress</li><li>Any items you'd like to incorporate into dance</li></ul><p><br></p><p>REGISTRATION</p><p>Sliding scale fee: $20 - $0, based upon your access to resources.</p><p><br></p><p>This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a<strong> 20% discount</strong> for registering for the series. (See separate Series: This Ability-Holistic Dance registration).</p><p><br></p><p>Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</li></ul><p>INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY</p><p>We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.</p><p><br></p><p>EDUCATORS</p><p>Jhe Russell is a holistic dance healer. He received his MFA from University of Iowa in choreography and dance. He is able to weave together and connect traditional ballet positions with the elementary teachings of the 5 elements. Every human being has a head, two arms and two legs which equals the five elements. In ballet there are five major positions which relate to the five elements.</p><p><br></p><p> Jenni Rose</p><p>From the age of five Jenni had the opportunity to dance with various dance studios and participated on the Solon High School dance team. She went on to study photography in Chicago, at Harrington School of Design and spent her twenties focused on learning about weaving, natural and synthetic dye processes, and shearing sheep. She interned at The Chicago Weaving School for 2 years, and through that process developed her own weaving curriculum that she then taught to the age of preschool to adult, in Chicago and Seattle. In 2018 she suffered an undiagnosed inflammatory episode that caused significant neuropathy and mobility loss. She has learned a lot through her personal healing journey and contributes most of that healing to the gift of a grateful mindset and a good mother. </p><p><br></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>College Green Park, 600 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA</p><p><br></p><p>COVID-19</p><p>The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.</p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</p><p>This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.</p><ul><li><a href="https://cfjc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Johnson County Community Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://rahuntfdn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Roy A. Hunt Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.icgov.org/?id=1082" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a></li><li><a href="https://100grannies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">100 Grannies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.earlmay.com/locations/iowa-city-iowa" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Earl May Garden Center</a></li><li><a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/master-gardener-program" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Master Gardeners of Johnson County</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newpi.coop/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">New Pioneer Food Co-op</a></li></ul></div></div></div> 2022-04-21 19:00:00 -0500
5/26/226:00 p.m.College Green ParkIowa City -
This Ability-Holistic Dance August
<p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Jhe and Jenni both live with bilateral disabilities and chronic pain and have decided to entitle this form of movement “This Ability’’ as opposed to the term disability. We want to encourage all peoples, especially those who may be in mental and physical pain, to trust themselves through non-judgmental movement using the vehicle of sacred geometry.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">The five elements, including their geometric shapes, are:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Earth- Cube</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Water-Icosahedron</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Air-Octahedron</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Fire-Tetrahedron</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Ether-Dodecahedron</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">We will be creating a safe space for people of all ages and experiences to be held in community movement and exploration, regardless of their current mental or mobility struggles.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">THINGS TO BRING</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Weather appropriate, comfortable dress</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Any items you'd like to incorporate into dance</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">REGISTRATION</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Sliding scale fee: $20 - $0, based upon your access to resources.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a<strong> 20% discount</strong> for registering for the series. (See separate Series: This Ability-Holistic Dance registration).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">EDUCATORS</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Jhe Russell is a holistic dance healer. He received his MFA from University of Iowa in choreography and dance. He is able to weave together and connect traditional ballet positions with the elementary teachings of the 5 elements. Every human being has a head, two arms and two legs which equals the five elements. In ballet there are five major positions which relate to the five elements.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"> Jenni Rose</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">From the age of five Jenni had the opportunity to dance with various dance studios and participated on the Solon High School dance team. She went on to study photography in Chicago, at Harrington School of Design and spent her twenties focused on learning about weaving, natural and synthetic dye processes, and shearing sheep. She interned at The Chicago Weaving School for 2 years, and through that process developed her own weaving curriculum that she then taught to the age of preschool to adult, in Chicago and Seattle. In 2018 she suffered an undiagnosed inflammatory episode that caused significant neuropathy and mobility loss. She has learned a lot through her personal healing journey and contributes most of that healing to the gift of a grateful mindset and a good mother. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">LOCATION</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">Central Park, 501 6th St, Coralville, IA 52241, USA</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">COVID-19</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px;">This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.</span></p> 2022-04-20 14:00:00 -0500
8/27/221:00 p.m.Central ParkCoralville -
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Series: This Ability-Holistic Dance
<div data-hook="about-section-wrapper"><div data-hook="about-section-text"><p>Jhe and Jenni both live with bilateral disabilities and chronic pain and have decided to entitle this form of movement “This Ability’’ as opposed to the term disability. We want to encourage all peoples, especially those who may be in mental and physical pain, to trust themselves through non-judgmental movement using the vehicle of sacred geometry. </p><p><br></p><p>The five elements, including their geometric shapes, are: </p><ul><li>Earth- Cube</li><li>Water-Icosahedron</li><li>Air-Octahedron</li><li>Fire-Tetrahedron</li><li>Ether-Dodecahedron</li></ul><p>This series includes 4 classes:</p><ul><li>May 26: College Green Park, Iowa City </li><li>Jun 25: James Alan McPherson Park, Iowa City</li><li>Jul 30: Wetherby Park, Iowa City </li><li>Aug 27: Central Park, Coralville</li></ul><p>We will create a safe space for people of all ages and experiences to be held in community movement and exploration, regardless of their current mental or mobility struggles.</p><p><br></p><p>THINGS TO BRING</p><ul><li>Weather appropriate, comfortable dress</li><li>Any items you'd like to incorporate into dance</li></ul><p>REGISTRATION</p><p>Sliding scale fee: $80 - $0, based upon your access to resources.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Save 20%</strong> by registering here for all 4 classes in the series.</p><p><br></p><p>Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</li></ul><p>INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY</p><p>We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the classes. <strong>Please invite friends and family</strong> to ensure the events happen as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.</p><p><br></p><p>EDUCATORS</p><p>Jhe Russell is a holistic dance healer. He received his MFA from University of Iowa in choreography and dance. He is able to weave together and connect traditional ballet positions with the elementary teachings of the 5 elements. Every human being has a head, two arms and two legs which equals the five elements. In ballet there are five major positions which relate to the five elements.</p><p><br></p><p>Jenni Rose</p><p>From the age of five Jenni had the opportunity to dance with various dance studios and participated on the Solon High School dance team. She went on to study photography in Chicago, at Harrington School of Design and spent her twenties focused on learning about weaving, natural and synthetic dye processes, and shearing sheep. She interned at The Chicago Weaving School for 2 years, and through that process developed her own weaving curriculum that she then taught to the age of preschool to adult, in Chicago and Seattle. In 2018 she suffered an undiagnosed inflammatory episode that caused significant neuropathy and mobility loss. She has learned a lot through her personal healing journey and contributes most of that healing to the gift of a grateful mindset and a good mother. </p><p><br></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>College Green Park, James Allen-Mcpherson Park,Wetherby Park in Iowa City and Central Park in Coralville</p><p><br></p><p>COVID-19</p><p>The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.</p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</p><p>This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.</p><ul><li><a href="https://cfjc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Johnson County Community Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://rahuntfdn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Roy A. Hunt Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.icgov.org/?id=1082" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a></li><li><a href="https://100grannies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">100 Grannies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.earlmay.com/locations/iowa-city-iowa" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Earl May Garden Center</a></li><li><a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/master-gardener-program" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Master Gardeners of Johnson County</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newpi.coop/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">New Pioneer Food Co-op</a></li></ul></div></div><p><button aria-controls="events-details-page-about-inner" aria-expanded="true" data-hook="about-section-button">Read Less ></button></p> 2022-04-21 19:00:00 -0500
5/26/225:55 p.m.Park Tour Around Iowa CityIowa City -
Summer Healing & Psychic Fair
<p>Reiki/Energy Therapists, Psychic Readers and Vendors of Essential Oils, Gemstones & Crystals, Handmade Jewelry, Metaphysical Items, Natural & Organic, Skin/Body Care Products to resolve people's physical, emotional and mental issues. Will have holistic workshops, raffle drawings and mini sessions. Check out our Facebook event page link: https://fb.me/e/4ueJuc3aS</p> 2022-01-07 18:00:00 -0600
8/06/2210:00 a.m.Ramada Hotel & Convention CenterCedar Rapids -
Critter Catch
<p>Help us celebrate the vital importance of wetlands to our ecological, economic, and social health. Families are invited for a hands-on wetland exploration to discover what critters are living in or around the water. Participants will use nets to catch frogs, crawdads, snails, and insects hatching throughout the wetlands as part of a water quality assessment. Naturalists will help you identify critters and will have microscopes on hand for viewing and identifying samples as well. Check out the on-site exhibits, displays, and activities provided by Iowa State University and other partnering organizations. Come and go from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost is free. No registration is required. </p> 2022-05-16 12:00:00 -0500
6/04/229:00 a.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
Holistic Healing for Educators & Classrooms: Credit 1 at Prairiewoods
<p>Have the stressors of teaching, the pandemic, hybrid-learning and daily life affected your personal happiness and well-being? Have you experienced difficulty finding time to engage in self-care activities that may help? In this in-person 1-hour credit course, learn “micro-interventions” to use daily to reset your brain and empower you to fully show up with a compassionate heart toward yourself, your students, your family and the world. Through practices of mindfulness, self-compassion and neuroscience, begin to restore holistic healing and build resiliency, joy, optimism and curiosity, leading to health and well-being. It provides educators and any school or university staff or administrator with research-based theory, collaborative design and opportunities to practice. A text, <em>Practicing Presence,</em> is included in the registration fee. This course is hosted at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) and facilitated by Kim Seward, RN, BSN, CMI, and Ann Jackson, PBVM. Dual registration with Grant Wood Area Education Agency is required. The lodger fee is $100 and includes sessions, lodging and all meals. The commuter fee is $50 and includes sessions and daily lunch. There is an additional charge of $35 to Grant Wood AEA. (Thanks to a generous donation by the Sisters of the Presentation, Dubuque, all additional costs will be covered.) For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p>
6/27/221:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Tasty Tuesdays and Book Talk: Make Healthy Apple "Donuts"
<p>Tracy will show everyone a few of our newest children's books. Following the Book Talk, we'll make a snack together.</p>6/21/222:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Nurture Seeds and Soil
<p>Despite what our rushed society implies, late fall is a time to slow down and prepare for a long, rejuvenating winter rest.</p><p><br></p><p>During this class, we will explore the best practices for putting our gardens to bed and how these gardening activities can be applied to our lives for mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Seed-saving, weeding, mulching and cover-cropping will be practiced through fun, hands-on activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Organic methods will be learned; no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers will be discussed.</p><p><br></p><p>You are invited no matter your level of gardening experience. All are welcome.</p><p><br></p><p>Yummy snacks generously provided by New Pioneer Co-op.</p><p><br></p><p>CAN YOU LEAVE A LITTLE EARLY?</p><p>We realize the class may be a little late in the day. The first hour covers core concepts and the last half hour is hands-on practice. Please feel free to leave after the first hour if you need to get home.</p><p><br></p><p>THINGS TO BRING</p><ul><li>Clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty</li><li>Gloves and a hat (optional)</li></ul><p>REGISTRATION</p><p>Sliding scale fee: $25 - $0, based upon your access to resources.</p><p><br></p><p>This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a<strong> 20% discount</strong> for registering for the series. (See separate Series: Grow Magical Garden Memories registration.)</p><p><br></p><p>Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</li></ul><p>INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY</p><p>We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.</p><p><br></p><p>EDUCATOR</p><p>Taught by Fred Meyer, permaculture designer, Master Gardener and Grandma’s gardening apprentice. Fred’s years of gardening and garden design experience will help answer your questions about specific challenges and opportunities in your garden.</p><p><br></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>We meet at the Edible Classroom on the south side of the Robert A. Lee Community Center, 220 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City.</p><p><br></p><p>COVID-19</p><p>The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.</p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</p><p>This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.</p><ul><li><a href="https://cfjc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Johnson County Community Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://rahuntfdn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Roy A. Hunt Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.icgov.org/?id=1082" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a></li><li><a href="https://100grannies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">100 Grannies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.earlmay.com/locations/iowa-city-iowa" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Earl May Garden Center</a></li><li><a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/master-gardener-program" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Master Gardeners of Johnson County</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newpi.coop/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">New Pioneer Food Co-op</a></li></ul> 2022-04-18 19:30:00 -0500
10/12/226:00 p.m.Backyard AbundanceIowa City -
Holistic Healing for Educators & Classrooms: Credit 2 at Prairiewoods
<p>Have the stressors of teaching, the pandemic, hybrid-learning and daily life affected your personal happiness and well-being? Have you experienced difficulty finding time to engage in self-care activities that may help? In this in-person 1-hour credit course, we will learn practices of mindfulness, self-compassion and neuroscience to develop a personal classroom toolkit for use with students. Deepening our own mindfulness and self-compassion skills will also be explored. This course is hosted at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) and facilitated by Kim Seward, RN, BSN, CMI, and Ann Jackson, PBVM. Dual registration with Grant Wood Area Education Agency is required. The lodger fee is $100 and includes sessions, lodging and all meals. The commuter fee is $50 and includes sessions and daily lunch. There is an additional charge of $35 to Grant Wood AEA. (Thanks to a generous donation by the Sisters of the Presentation, Dubuque, all additional costs will be covered.) For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p>
6/29/221:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
July Silent Directed Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>Join us for a week of sacred space, silence, solitude, rest and prayer. Steeped in the love of all of creation on 70 acres of prairie and woodland, deepen awareness of life’s gifts; restore balance; live in the moment; and nurture relationships with Creator, Earth, self and others. Each day affords opportunities for healthy meals, quiet personal reflection and an hour-long session with a spiritual director. An optional centering prayer session closes each day. Body modalities, such as massage, healing touch and reflexology, may be available for an additional cost. Silent directed retreats are ideal for anyone who desires quiet time away to return to one’s center, to learn the art of deep listening, to recover a sense of wonder and gratitude for life, and to fall in love again with all of creation. This retreat is offered at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) June 19–25 and July 24–30 and is facilitated by Rose Blank; Ann Jackson, PBVM; and Lucille Winnike, FSPA. The cost is $495 and includes spiritual direction, lodging and all meals. (Lodgers only, please.) A non-refundable deposit of $25 is required at registration. (Full payment is required to register online. If you prefer to pay the $25 registration fee now and the balance when you arrive, please call 319-395-6700.) If you want to stay in a Hermitage, you also will need to register by phone. </p>
7/24/225:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Cedar Valley Focus on Diabetes
<p>Focus on Diabetes, the leader in diabetic patient education & awareness, host the Cedar Valley Focus on Diabetes. Come get learn about the latest treatment options related to heart disease and diabetes. Have questions, we will have an onsite doctor to answer questions for you and your family. </p><p>Free Screenings: A1c, blood pressure, dental, foot exams</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2022-05-01 14:00:00 -0500
9/10/2211:00 a.m.Waterloo Center for the ArtsWaterloo -
June Silent Directed Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>Join us for a week of sacred space, silence, solitude, rest and prayer. Steeped in the love of all of creation on 70 acres of prairie and woodland, deepen awareness of life’s gifts; restore balance; live in the moment; and nurture relationships with Creator, Earth, self and others. Each day affords opportunities for healthy meals, quiet personal reflection and an hour-long session with a spiritual director. An optional centering prayer session closes each day. Body modalities, such as massage, healing touch and reflexology, may be available for an additional cost. Silent directed retreats are ideal for anyone who desires quiet time away to return to one’s center, to learn the art of deep listening, to recover a sense of wonder and gratitude for life, and to fall in love again with all of creation. This retreat is offered at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) June 19–25 and July 24–30 and is facilitated by Rose Blank; Ann Jackson, PBVM; and Lucille Winnike, FSPA. The cost is $495 and includes spiritual direction, lodging and all meals. <em>(Lodgers only, please.)</em> For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p>
6/19/225:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
2022 Parade of Homes
<p>The Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes & Remodelers Parade celebrates the accomplishments of craftsmen and craftswomen throughout the area. The event is a fantastic opportunity to gather ideas and inspiration for an upcoming home project; learn about the latest techniques and trends in homebuilding and renovation; or simply be wowed by fabulous craftsmanship. Besides touring the homes, you have the chance to speak with builders, designers, contractors, realtors and others involved in many aspects of the home-building industry. There will be examples of new technologies, the latest building materials, floor plans and home decor.</p><p>Tickets are good for all days and can be purchased at the individual homes or ahead of time at The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association office. The days of the event are June 4 and 5, June 7 and 9 and June 11 and 12. Times are Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm, Sundays 12:00pm-5:00pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm-8:30pm.</p><p>The 2022 Parade of Homes is presented by Hills Bank and Urban Acres Real Estate and put on by The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA). Additional sponsors are CBI Bank & Trust, MidAmerican Energy, Aero Rental, R.P. Lumber, West Bank, McCreedy-Ruth Construction, Sueppel's Siding & Remodeling, Kitchens By Design, Bachmeier Carpet One Floor & Home, Iowa City Landscaping & Garden Center, Randy's Floooring, Locals Love Us- ICR, Vetter's Culligan Water, and Rapids Reproduction Inc.. Volunteer coordinator is Rapids Reproductions, Inc. Promotional partners are The Gazette, CBS 2/FOX 28, Easton Design, KCRG, KZIA, iHeart Media, OnMedia and Townsquare Media (KHAK).</p> 2022-05-04 17:00:00 -05006/04/2210:00 a.m.Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (Scattered Site Location)Iowa City -
Soldering Sampler
<p>This workshop involves the fundamentals of soldering. Learn and hone a variety of soldering skills—connecting an open jump ring, adding a ring to another piece, and more. Practice both sweat and spot soldering. Leave with a variety of samples and a new set of skills. No experience necessary. Instructor: Lonna Keller.</p><p>NOTE: This class serves as a pre-requisite for many metal working classes.</p><p>Registration is $88 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2022-04-19 20:30:00 -0500
5/27/225:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Cedar Rapids Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon & 5K
<p>The Cedar Rapids Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon & 5K is annual run/walk starting and ending at NewBo City Market in downtown Cedar Rapids that helps raise funds for Families Helping Families of Iowa, Inc.</p> 2022-01-18 12:00:00 -060010/23/228:30 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
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Trekfest 37 - Slap'n'Tickle
<p>Slap'n'Tickle is a tribute to 80's metal. They play everything from Motley Crue to Whitesnake to Kiss...etc, and also put on the full 80's stage show.</p><p>They came together with one goal in mind... to put on the best show possible. With their bombastic rhythm section, their blazing guitar solos, and their soaring vocals, a Slap'n'Tickle show is something truly to behold.. a party like no other!!!!!</p><p>For more information about this band go check out their Facebook page (Slap'n'TickleBand) or visit their website via the link below!</p><p><a href="https://logcommand.wixsite.com/slapntickle?fbclid=IwAR3oexNT7zaUkO8vOxZJZFyaG_K0NkkFn7PkngCOCpbiBkPJZr2X01hSQgw" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://logcommand.wixsite.com/slapntickle</a></p><p>This is a free event open to the public!</p> 2022-03-08 23:45:00 -0600
6/24/229:30 p.m.Riverside Area Community Clubriverside -
The Bellamy Brothers Live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City
<p>The First Avenue Club welcomes back the Bellamy Brothers with special guests Boot Jack Duo on Saturday, October 22, 2022. TABLE OPTIONS: Reserved Table for 4 with tickets $185. Reserved Table for 6 with tickets $270. Reserved Table for 8 with Tickets $350. General Admission Ticket with Seat at a Table (seated with other patrons) $40. Reserved table patrons must have at least one person check in at 7pm to get their table assignment. Standing General Admission Tickets: $25. Doors are 7pm. The show starts at 8pm. This is an all-ages show,</p><p>Tickets: <a href="https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/the-bellamy-brothers/190?cs=true&cst=custom">https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/the-bellamy-brothers/190?cs=true&cst=custom</a></p><p>Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating over 40 years of success. The road that started on the pop music charts in the ‘70’s, took a winding turn into country music in the ‘80’s, paving the way for duos to come, such as Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Big & Rich and previously—The Judds. But before the road forked into country, the musical odyssey of brothers Bellamy started creatively smoldering in their home state of Florida, before exploding nationally amidst the ’70’s pop music culture of L.A. The brothers first official gig was in 1968, playing a free show with their father at the Rattlesnake Roundup in San Antonio, Florida. They honed their early skills playing Black clubs throughout the south, and singing backup for artists such as Percy Sledge, Eddie Floyd and Little Anthony & The Imperials. Within a few months, the brothers moved north, immersing themselves and their rock/country sound in the Atlanta market, where the Allman Brothers were the emerging kings of the music world. With the dawning of the Age of Aquarius on the horizon, and America embroiled in a smoke haze of drugs, civil unrest and an unpopular war, The Bellamy’s music picked-up the hard driving edge that bespoke the times. Songwriting had become David Bellamy’s drug of choice during the long road gigs he and Howard were regularly pulling bodies and equipment to and from. It was his songwriting that was posed to soon provide the duo a national breakout. The break came in the form of the hit, “Spiders & Snakes,” written by David and recorded by Jim Stafford. The song became a smash, eventually selling more than three million units worldwide. It became the catapult that rocketed the brothers onto the L.A. music scene. Young and impressionable, Howard and David fell into the musical circle of the greats of the day: Bob Dylan, James Taylor and Van Morrison, as well as West Coast based country rockers like Poco and the Byrds. It was a creative shoe that fit. Now known by their music and the company they were keeping, The Bellamy’s officially lifted off the launch pad in 1976 when their single, “Let Your Love Flow,” became an instant smash in both the U.S. and Europe. It stayed on the international charts long enough to build a huge international fan base for the hip young brothers that endures to this day. In Germany alone it perched at No. 1 for more than two months. The love was indeed flowing as The Bellamy’s jammed for audiences on their sold-out concerts and shared stages with the likes of Loggins & Messina, the Doobie Brothers and the Beach Boys with their patented blend of rock/country music. True to their musical roots, their style and their songwriting was moving steadily more towards their raising. By the late ‘70’s The Bellamy’s were emerging on the country charts with another bona fide smash. “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” originally scrawled on a dinner napkin by David, rocketed them to the top of the country charts the way “Let Your Love Flow,” had done in the pop market just a few years earlier. It proved to be the first of a string of fourteen No. 1 singles in the U.S. alone. Success followed success: “Dancing Cowboys,” “Sugar Daddy,” “You Ain’t Just Whistlin’ Dixie,” “Lovers Live Longer,” “Do You Love As Good As You Look,” “Redneck Girl,” “For All The Wrong Reasons,” “I Love Her Mind,” “I Need More Of You,” “Old Hippie,” “Too Much Is Not Enough,” “Kids Of The Baby Boom,” “Reggae Cowboy” and “Crazy From The Heart,”…all have lined the corridors of the Bellamy’s musical history and their walls with platinum and gold. Along the way, Howard and David created a patent on the newly cool “duo” category in country music. In the era of the 2000’s, The Bellamy Brothers hold the record in both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association Awards (CMA) for the most duo nominations. Numerous GRAMMY nods have also been directed toward the brothers. Internationally, the story has been the same—though the titles may be different. The Bellamy’s have released more than two-dozen hit songs outside the U.S. that were never released here. With a sharp eye on the songwriting skills that have been the bedrock of their success, Howard and David concur that their career is unique in their international finesse for matching their songs to the market. “For the international releases, you have to have a strong melody,” notes David. “The lyric is very important, but internationally the melody is something fans can lock into, even if they can’t understand the lyrics.” Howard and David continue to perform and film TV specials in Europe and around the world. These days when the subject turns to touring, The Bellamy’s are showing a new generation of country music how it’s done. Country superstar Blake Shelton has helped introduce a new era of fans to the hits of The Bellamy Brothers during his annual Friends and Heroes Tour, where they continue to captivate arena audiences around the country. “We’re old road dogs,” grins Howard when asked about the motivation behind the brothers 200 plus concert dates each year. Adds David: “Our live draw is bigger than it was in the ‘80’s. I think the same people that grew up with us and with our music in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s obviously have raised a whole new generation of Bellamy fans who started toddling to our music. Now they’re turning up at our concerts as college kids, who are really turned on and tuned in to us and our music...it’s a great feeling.” On the infrequent off days from the road, Howard and David head the bus back to their 150-acre family ranch in Darby, Florida just north of Tampa. A working ranch, the spread consists of Purebred Brahman Cattle and quarter horses. The Bellamy’s are opening up their lives to television audiences with their hit reality show “Honky Tonk Ranch.” Each episode of “Honky Tonk Ranch” enthralls viewers with the unpredictable misadventures of the Bellamy’s attempting to balance their globe-trotting touring schedule while also running their sprawling family ranch in south Florida. The show was originally broadcast on “The Cowboy Channel” (a subsidy of RFD-TV) and streamed around the world. Season two of “Honky Tonk Ranch” airs now on Thursday evenings at 8:30 p.m. ET on the Circle Network and will also be available for worldwide streaming in the very near future. The Bellamy Brothers celebrated their 40th anniversary with the release of a two-CD collection, 40 years, an ambitious project containing 20 of their biggest hits and 20 brand-new songs. In 2019, the Bellamy’s released Over the Moon as well as their first book Let Your Love Flow – the Life and Times of The Bellamy Brothers. The book is about two Florida cowboys who journeyed from country poverty to worldwide musical stardom because they had the talent and because it never occurred to them, they couldn’t make it. Their most recent project, Bucket List, debuted in July of 2020 with “Rednecks (Lookin’ for Paychecks),” a timely take on the current situation, leading the EP. Bucket List also includes “No Country Music For Old Men,” a collaboration with longtime friend John Anderson inspired by the loss of Kenny Rogers, and more light-hearted songs like “Lay Low, Stay High,” which ties into Howard and David’s recent partnership with the Florida-based medical marijuana company, Trulieve, on their flower product line Old Hippie Stash.</p> 2022-02-01 23:00:00 -0600
10/22/227:00 p.m.First Avenue ClubIowa City -
The Art of Robert and Joan Kocher
<p>An exhibit of works by Robert & Joan Kocher including two-dimensional, metal pieces and soft sculpture. The exhibit is part of a summer "Artsfest" at St. Paul's UMC, Cedar Rapids. The opening art exhibit reception is Sunday, June 12, 10:15-11:15 in the second-floor gallery of St. Paul's. The gallery is handicap accessible from the second street parking lots elevator. The exhibit continues through August 6. For more information go to: stpaulsumc.org/artsfest/</p> 2022-05-06 11:15:00 -05006/12/2210:15 a.m.St. Paul's United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods
<p>Find rest and relaxation for mind, body and spirit during this relaxing day at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha)! This tranquil day is facilitated by Angie Pierce Jennings and features your choice of two services, group guided meditation, singing bowl prayer, a private guest room, a fresh lunch, and access to the labyrinth and all that Prairiewoods has to offer. (Choose from massage, head and shoulder massage, reflexology, healing touch, spiritual direction, Nature & Forest Therapy Experience, yoga or chair yoga.) Registration, a nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit of $50 and your top three services choices are required eight days in advance. The cost is $110 and includes two services, guided meditation, singing bowl prayer, private guest room and lunch (or $95 without a private guest room). Masks and vaccination may be required by the holistic provider. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-04-16 16:30:00 -0500
6/13/228:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience sound, stillness, playfulness and relaxation through the enigmatic vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. During this in-person hour at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), Kathy Broghammer will lead us to connect with our inner selves through the song of bowls. We will be invited to sit or lie down to listen and just be. We will hear the sounds and feel the vibrations of the singing bowls going inward. Let’s let our souls rest and allow ourselves to be recreated! The cost is $10 per session, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-04-17 19:30:00 -0500
6/06/226:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha