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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> 2021-10-12 19:30:00 -0500
11/01/216:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
TOPS IA#259
<p>TOPS (taking off pounds sensibly). It helps us reach our weight loss goal. Want to know about TOPS/KOPS? Come and see for yourself. You will be met with smiles and in creditable support. Progress is made one step at a time or it it one pound at a time? This is the foundation for change. Cost is $5 monthly or $32 yearly. Contact: (319) 396-5176.</p> 2021-11-05 10:00:00 -050011/04/218:00 a.m.St. Mark's United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
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Top Shape Gym 8-Week Pass
<ul><li><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">Keep active this summer with a variety of fun fitness classes that include: Kickboxing, Barre, Body Pump, Zumba, Yoga/Pilates, TRX, Boot Camp, Pound, Aqua, Cardio/ Core, Senior Fitness, and Cycling, along with full access to both gym locations. This pass also includes all cardio and weight equipment, pool, hot tub, saunas, locker rooms, and over 100 fitness classes weekly! 24/7 access on the north side.</td></tr></tbody></table></li><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 23:59:00 -050011/07/215:30 a.m.Top Shape Gym Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Early Stage Dementia Support Group
<p>Early Stage Support Groups benefit persons living with dementia by providing a platform to build a network of others sharing a similar experience; offer ways to solve common problems; talk through challenges and suggest ways to cope; create a safe space to share feelings, needs, and concerns; and learn about local resources. To determine whether a person living with dementia is fit for the group, a screening is required. This ensures the group meets the needs of its members. In order to participate in the group, each member must: have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, have mild memory loss or other mild symptoms due to dementia, acknowledge their diagnosis and related symptoms, be willing to participate in group discussions, be able to communicate their symptoms and experience, and have no other serious medical conditions or mental illness that could put anyone at risk. Group members and care partners must also recognize that membership in the group is temporary, as all persons with dementia will progress beyond the ability to participate. This group will meet monthly on the third Tuesday at 10:00 am beginning March 16, 2021, and it will run for six months. After six months, all members will be rescreened. Those still fit will be invited back to the group, while those who have progressed, and their caregivers, will be transitioned to more appropriate resources. New members will be accepted until May 2021. Anyone interested in joining or learning more about the group can reach out to Acacia Deadrick at (712) 454-5035 or aadeadrick@alz.org. </p> 2021-11-16 11:30:00 -060011/16/2110:00 a.m.Alzheimer's AssociationCedar Rapids -
Wednesday Night Workshop: Fall Gnomes
<p><strong>Fall Gnomes</strong></p><p>Another popular workshop at the Center returns this fall! Make a jolly gnome from clay to decorate your garden or planter this Fall. Create the body, then spend time adding their accessories (Hat, scarf, mittens, boots, etc). You are only limited by your imagination!</p><p>Date: Wednesday, October 27th</p><p>Time: 6:00-7:30 PM</p><p>Cost: $20/person</p><p><a href="https://theceramicscenter.secure.force.com/events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a0J6T00000fM8ILUA0&" target="_blank">Register</a></p><p>Our workshops are intended for all ages, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.</p><p>Pre-registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup <strong>3 weeks</strong> after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will <strong><u>not</u></strong> be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p><strong>What to wear</strong>: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p><strong>Cancellation policy:</strong> ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and credit for a future class/workshop credit will be given in the form of a certificate. Participants may cancel their session for future class credits 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. </p><p><strong>Weather:</strong> If your workshop is scheduled to be outside, you will be given the option to work inside, or take home a project.</p><p><strong>All classes and workshops are held at: </strong>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117. Please enter the building through the 10th Avenue side of the building.</p><p>COVID-19 Protocols: We are committed to following the guidance of public health authorities and will adapt our plans as the situation needs.<br>●At this time, everyone in the studio is asked to wear a mask.</p> 2021-09-15 19:30:00 -0500
10/27/216:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Winter Solstice: Opening to the Light Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>Like plants opening to light, so we—amid the strain of pandemic, political strife and other life storms—seek revitalizing ways to heal, rest, release, open, transform and renew. This deeply nourishing retreat at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) offers such healing. It offers invitation to holistically perceive, experience and re-identify with what ancient spiritual wisdom traditions, mystics, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and quantum physics have been trying to tell us: that all of creation, including our own embodied beings, is vibrating energy or Light. Also how our separate sense of self is an illusion because this Light, Qi or indwelling life force energy weaves us as One. Join facilitator Dr. Catherine Quehl-Engel for a weekend of Light, ease-filled lightness of being, and both personally and collectively experiencing mystical union with the Sacred in creation and in our bodies, minds and souls. Offerings include: TCM energy-based meditative Yin Yoga and Qigong for opening energy pathways for physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing; night prayers with compassionate embrace of life’s night seasons, Mystery and dark nights of the soul; star gazing and inter-spiritual ways of praying with (and learning from) quiet Earth, animals, moon and sky amid winter stillness; healing energy transmission; and resting in sublime serenity and Theta/Delta brainwave states through Yogic Sleep and soothing Vibrational Sound Healing for release of stress, communing with the Sacred, and planting the seed of re-identification with Light and more ease-filled ways of being within the subconscious. The cost is $230 and includes sessions, lodging and all meals. The commuter fee is $180 and includes sessions, Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday lunch. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2021-10-09 13:00:00 -0500
12/17/216:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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 -
Morning Splash! Water Aerobics
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">Enjoy a great cardiovascular workout designed to burn calories and trim and tone your body — all while being easy on your joints. This is a great workout for all levels of fitness, especially for those who need or enjoy the benefits that a pool environment offers. This workout can be modified as needed for any fitness level. <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 10:30:00 -050011/08/219:30 a.m.Custom FitnessCedar Rapids -
Custom Taekwondo
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">TaeKwondo is a Korean martial art form. You will be using kicks and punches for self-defense and overall fitness. Great for all ages to learn discipline, self-control, and focus. Tuition price includes uniform. Must be six years or older to participate. <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 18:40:00 -050011/08/216:00 p.m.Custom FitnessCedar Rapids -
Wednesday Night Workshops: Thanksgiving Basket
<h5>Clay Woven Thanksgiving Basket</h5><h5>In this workshop, participants will weave strips of clay made from slabs. With your Instructor’s guidance, participants will learn how to weave them together to create a beautiful basket worthy of using on your Thanksgiving table.</h5><h5>Date: Wednesday, November 3rd</h5><h5>Time: 6PM-7:30PM</h5><h5>Cost: $24/person</h5><p><a href="https://theceramicscenter.secure.force.com/events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a0J6T00000fMA0nUAG&" target="_blank">Register</a></p><p>Our workshops are intended for all ages, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.</p><p>Pre-registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup <strong>3 weeks</strong> after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will <strong><u>not</u></strong> be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p><strong>What to wear</strong>: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p><strong>Cancellation policy:</strong> ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and credit for a future class/workshop credit will be given in the form of a certificate. Participants may cancel their session for future class credits 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. </p><p><strong>Weather:</strong> If your workshop is scheduled to be outside, you will be given the option to work inside, or take home a project.</p><p><strong>All classes and workshops are held at: </strong>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117. Please enter the building through the 10th Avenue side of the building.</p><p>COVID-19 Protocols: We are committed to following the guidance of public health authorities and will adapt our plans as the situation needs.<br>●At this time, everyone in the studio is asked to wear a mask.</p> 2021-10-18 19:30:00 -0500
11/03/216:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Hercule's Haven Holiday Vegan Bake Sale and Bazaar
<p>Join Hercules’ Haven for a scrumptious holiday bake sale! Come on down to NewBo City Market on November 20th, from 10-6pm (or until we sell out). We will have tons of vegan baked goods for you to select from, and handmade crafts to treat yourself or give as a gift!<br>All proceeds go directly to the care and wellbeing of the residents at the Haven. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit and rely on our supporters to keep nearly 60 residents fed, warm and healthy this winter.<br>Hope to see you all there!! Keep checking our page for the pre-sale information coming soon! </p> 2021-10-25 18:00:00 -0500
11/20/2110:00 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
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> 2021-11-15 19:30:00 -0600
11/15/216:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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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> 2021-10-12 19:30:00 -0500
12/06/216:30 p.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> 2021-12-20 19:30:00 -0600
12/20/216:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Senior Strength
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">Have fun bonding with others and get that community feeling while attending this low impact workout for active, mature adults. This class will incorporate tubes, bands and light weights to help you improve your strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Try it! You'll have fun and stay fit! <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 09:45:00 -050011/09/219:00 a.m.Custom FitnessCedar Rapids -
TOPS IA#259
<p>TOPS (taking off pounds sensibly). It helps us reach our weight loss goal. Want to know about TOPS/KOPS? Come and see for yourself. You will be met with smiles and in creditable support. Progress is made one step at a time or it it one pound at a time? This is the foundation for change. Cost is $5 monthly or $32 yearly. Contact: (319) 396-5176.</p> 2021-11-12 10:00:00 -060011/11/218:00 a.m.St. Mark's United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
TOPS IA#259
<p>TOPS (taking off pounds sensibly). It helps us reach our weight loss goal. Want to know about TOPS/KOPS? Come and see for yourself. You will be met with smiles and in creditable support. Progress is made one step at a time or it it one pound at a time? This is the foundation for change. Cost is $5 monthly or $32 yearly. Contact: (319) 396-5176.</p> 2021-11-19 10:00:00 -060011/18/218:00 a.m.St. Mark's United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
Silent Directed Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>Invite yourself into a week of sacred space, solitude, rest, peace and prayer. Tap the love of all of creation amid the deep silence of 70 acres of prairie and woodland. Deepen your awareness of life’s gifts. Regain a sense of balance. Learn to be still to live in the moment and to deepen your relationship with God, with yourself, with others and with Earth. Each day of this week-long retreat at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) affords opportunity for healthy meals, lots of quiet personal reflection and an hour-long session with a spiritual director who will help you sense and cite the movement of the Spirit in your life. An optional centering prayer session closes each day. Body modalities, such as massage, healing touch and reflexology, are available at additional cost. Silent directed retreats are ideal for anyone who desires quiet time away from over-stimulation 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. Spiritual directors Rev. Rose Blank; Ann Jackson, PBVM; and Lucille Winnike, FSPA; will guide you through the week. The cost is $425 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>
11/15/215:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Wednesday Night Workshops: Autumn Leaf Bowls
<h5>Autumn Leaf Bowl</h5><h5>Celebrate fall by creating a natural leaf bowl. Participants can bring in their own leaves/flowers, or use ones we have gathered, to create a beautiful bowl. Participants will also use special ceramic paints to add warm autumn tones to their bowls.</h5><h5>Date: Wednesday, Nov 10th</h5><h5>Time: 6PM-7:30PM</h5><h5>Cost: $20/person</h5><p><a href="https://theceramicscenter.secure.force.com/events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a0J6T00000fMA0sUAG&" target="_blank">Register</a></p><p>Our workshops are intended for all ages, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.</p><p>Pre-registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup <strong>3 weeks</strong> after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will <strong><u>not</u></strong> be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p><strong>What to wear</strong>: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p><strong>Cancellation policy:</strong> ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and credit for a future class/workshop credit will be given in the form of a certificate. Participants may cancel their session for future class credits 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. </p><p><strong>Weather:</strong> If your workshop is scheduled to be outside, you will be given the option to work inside, or take home a project.</p><p><strong>All classes and workshops are held at: </strong>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117. Please enter the building through the 10th Avenue side of the building.</p><p>COVID-19 Protocols: We are committed to following the guidance of public health authorities and will adapt our plans as the situation needs.<br>●At this time, everyone in the studio is asked to wear a mask.</p> 2021-10-18 19:30:00 -0500
11/10/216:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Glass Snowperson Ornament Workshop
<p><strong>Glass Snowperson Ornament</strong></p><p>Start a new tradition and make a unique ornament for your tree in our Glass Studio. This year you will create Snowperson ornament (approximately 3″x3″). In this workshop, you will learn to cut pieces of glass to bring your snowperson to life. Each participant will create one unique ornament in this workshop. We will then fire the ornaments in our kilns and they will be ready for pickup 3 weeks later. Sign up early, these always sell out! Glass workshops are for ages 7 and up.</p><p>Date: Saturdays: November 27th and December 11th</p><p>Time: 10:30 AM-12:00PM and 12:30-2:00 PM</p><p>Cost: $24.00</p><p><br></p><p>Our workshops are intended for all ages, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.</p><p>Pre-registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup <strong>3 weeks</strong> after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will <strong><u>not</u></strong> be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p><strong>What to wear</strong>: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p><strong>Cancellation policy:</strong> ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and credit for a future class/workshop credit will be given in the form of a certificate. Participants may cancel their session for future class credits 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. </p><p><strong>Weather:</strong> If your workshop is scheduled to be outside, you will be given the option to work inside, or take home a project.</p><p><strong>All classes and workshops are held at: </strong>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117. Please enter the building through the 10th Avenue side of the building.</p><p>COVID-19 Protocols: We are committed to following the guidance of public health authorities and will adapt our plans as the situation needs.<br>●At this time, everyone in the studio is asked to wear a mask.</p> 2021-10-18 12:00:00 -0500
11/27/2110:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
GLASS SNOWPERSON ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
<p><strong>Glass Snowperson Ornament</strong></p><p>Start a new tradition and make a unique ornament for your tree in our Glass Studio. This year you will create Snowperson ornament (approximately 3″x3″). In this workshop, you will learn to cut pieces of glass to bring your snowperson to life. Each participant will create one unique ornament in this workshop. We will then fire the ornaments in our kilns and they will be ready for pickup 3 weeks later. Sign up early, these always sell out! Glass workshops are for ages 7 and up.</p><p>Date: Saturdays: November 27th and December 11th</p><p>Time: 10:30 AM-12:00PM and 12:30-2:00 PM</p><p>Cost: $24.00</p><p><br></p><p>Our workshops are intended for all ages, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.</p><p>Pre-registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup <strong>3 weeks</strong> after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will <strong><u>not</u></strong> be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p><strong>What to wear</strong>: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p><strong>Cancellation policy:</strong> ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and credit for a future class/workshop credit will be given in the form of a certificate. Participants may cancel their session for future class credits 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation.</p><p><strong>Weather:</strong> If your workshop is scheduled to be outside, you will be given the option to work inside, or take home a project.</p><p><strong>All classes and workshops are held at: </strong>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117. Please enter the building through the 10th Avenue side of the building.</p><p>COVID-19 Protocols: We are committed to following the guidance of public health authorities and will adapt our plans as the situation needs.<br>●At this time, everyone in the studio is asked to wear a mask.</p> 2021-10-18 14:00:00 -0500
11/27/2112:30 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Glass Snowperson Ornament Workshop
<p>Start a new tradition and make a unique ornament for your tree in our Glass Studio. This year you will create Snowperson ornament (approximately 3″x3″). In this workshop, you will learn to cut pieces of glass to bring your snowperson to life. Each participant will create one unique ornament in this workshop. We will then fire the ornaments in our kilns and they will be ready for pickup 3 weeks later. Sign up early, these always sell out! Glass workshops are for ages 7 and up.</p><p>Date: Saturdays: November 27th and December 11th</p><p>Time: 10:30 AM-12:00PM and 12:30-2:00 PM</p><p>Cost: $24.00</p><p><br></p><p>Our workshops are intended for all ages, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.</p><p>Pre-registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup <strong>3 weeks</strong> after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will <strong><u>not</u></strong> be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p><strong>What to wear</strong>: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p><strong>Cancellation policy:</strong> ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and credit for a future class/workshop credit will be given in the form of a certificate. Participants may cancel their session for future class credits 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation.</p><p><strong>Weather:</strong> If your workshop is scheduled to be outside, you will be given the option to work inside, or take home a project.</p><p><strong>All classes and workshops are held at: </strong>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117. Please enter the building through the 10th Avenue side of the building.</p><p>COVID-19 Protocols: We are committed to following the guidance of public health authorities and will adapt our plans as the situation needs.<br>●At this time, everyone in the studio is asked to wear a mask.</p><p><br></p> 2021-10-18 12:00:00 -0500
12/11/2110:31 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Glass Snowperson Ornament Workshop
<p><strong>Glass Snowperson Ornament</strong></p><p>Start a new tradition and make a unique ornament for your tree in our Glass Studio. This year you will create Snowperson ornament (approximately 3″x3″). In this workshop, you will learn to cut pieces of glass to bring your snowperson to life. Each participant will create one unique ornament in this workshop. We will then fire the ornaments in our kilns and they will be ready for pickup 3 weeks later. Sign up early, these always sell out! Glass workshops are for ages 7 and up.</p><p>Date: Saturdays: November 27th and December 11th</p><p>Time: 10:30 AM-12:00PM and 12:30-2:00 PM</p><p>Cost: $24.00</p><p><br></p><p>Our workshops are intended for all ages, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.</p><p>Pre-registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup <strong>3 weeks</strong> after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will <strong><u>not</u></strong> be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p><strong>What to wear</strong>: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p><strong>Cancellation policy:</strong> ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and credit for a future class/workshop credit will be given in the form of a certificate. Participants may cancel their session for future class credits 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation.</p><p><strong>Weather:</strong> If your workshop is scheduled to be outside, you will be given the option to work inside, or take home a project.</p><p><strong>All classes and workshops are held at: </strong>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117. Please enter the building through the 10th Avenue side of the building.</p><p>COVID-19 Protocols: We are committed to following the guidance of public health authorities and will adapt our plans as the situation needs.<br>●At this time, everyone in the studio is asked to wear a mask.</p> 2021-10-18 02:00:00 -0500
12/11/2112:31 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wednesday Night Workshops: Holiday Plate
<h5><strong>Holiday Plate</strong></h5><h5>In this workshop, participants will use slabs of clay to cut out and create a holiday plate–and then decorate it using ceramic glazes. You can choose to make your plate resemble a Candy Cane, Santa or a Pine tree. Your finished plate will be the perfect addition to your holiday table, as a hostess gift, or to serve Santa cookies on! Our Instructor will walk you through the process, step by step. Projects will then be fired in our kiln and available for pickup 3 weeks later.</h5><h5>Date: Wednesday, December 1st</h5><h5>Time: 6PM-7:30PM</h5><h5>Cost: $24/person</h5><p><a href="https://theceramicscenter.secure.force.com/events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a0J6T00000fMA1CUAW&" target="_blank">Register</a></p><p>Our workshops are intended for all ages, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.</p><p>Pre-registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup <strong>3 weeks</strong> after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will <strong><u>not</u></strong> be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p><strong>What to wear</strong>: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p><strong>Cancellation policy:</strong> ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and credit for a future class/workshop credit will be given in the form of a certificate. Participants may cancel their session for future class credits 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. </p><p><strong>Weather:</strong> If your workshop is scheduled to be outside, you will be given the option to work inside, or take home a project.</p><p><strong>All classes and workshops are held at: </strong>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117. Please enter the building through the 10th Avenue side of the building.</p><p>COVID-19 Protocols: We are committed to following the guidance of public health authorities and will adapt our plans as the situation needs.<br>●At this time, everyone in the studio is asked to wear a mask.</p> 2021-10-18 19:30:00 -0500
12/01/216:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wednesday Night Workshops: Poinsettia Bowl
<h5><strong>Poinsettia Flower Bowl</strong></h5><h5>Make a beautiful bowl in the shape of a Poinsettia flower from pieces of clay. Participants will create and then assemble layers of poinsettia petals to create a beautiful 3D flower in the shape of a bowl. Participants will then decorate it by adding texture and ceramic paints. This is a perfect project for your holiday table setting! Our Instructor will walk you through the process, step by step. Projects will then be fired in our kiln and available for pickup 3 weeks later.</h5><h5>Date: Wednesday, December 8th</h5><h5>Time: 6PM-7:30PM</h5><h5>Cost: $35/person</h5><p><a href="https://theceramicscenter.secure.force.com/events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a0J6T00000fMA12UAG&" target="_blank">Register</a></p><p>Our workshops are intended for all ages, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.</p><p>Pre-registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup <strong>3 weeks</strong> after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will <strong><u>not</u></strong> be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p><strong>What to wear</strong>: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p><strong>Cancellation policy:</strong> ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and credit for a future class/workshop credit will be given in the form of a certificate. Participants may cancel their session for future class credits 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. </p><p><strong>Weather:</strong> If your workshop is scheduled to be outside, you will be given the option to work inside, or take home a project.</p><p><strong>All classes and workshops are held at: </strong>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117. Please enter the building through the 10th Avenue side of the building.</p><p>COVID-19 Protocols: We are committed to following the guidance of public health authorities and will adapt our plans as the situation needs.<br>●At this time, everyone in the studio is asked to wear a mask.</p> 2021-10-18 19:30:00 -0500
12/08/216:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
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Wednesday Night Workshops: Cocoa Mugs
<h5><strong>Cocoa Mugs</strong></h5><h5>Brrr it’s getting cold outside! Let’s hand build a mug from clay to warm you up for the entire winter season! Using pinch pot techniques participants will add all the details including a handle. Our Instructor will walk you through the process, step by step. Projects will then be fired in our kiln and available for pickup 3 weeks later–please note that these projects will not be ready by December 24th.</h5><h5>Date: Wednesday, December 15th</h5><h5>Time: 6PM-7:30PM</h5><h5>Cost: $20/person</h5><p><a href="https://theceramicscenter.secure.force.com/events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a0J6T00000fMA17UAG&" target="_blank">Register</a></p><p>Our workshops are intended for all ages, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.</p><p>Pre-registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup <strong>3 weeks</strong> after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will <strong><u>not</u></strong> be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p><strong>What to wear</strong>: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p><strong>Cancellation policy:</strong> ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and credit for a future class/workshop credit will be given in the form of a certificate. Participants may cancel their session for future class credits 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. </p><p><strong>Weather:</strong> If your workshop is scheduled to be outside, you will be given the option to work inside, or take home a project.</p><p><strong>All classes and workshops are held at: </strong>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117. Please enter the building through the 10th Avenue side of the building.</p><p>COVID-19 Protocols: We are committed to following the guidance of public health authorities and will adapt our plans as the situation needs.<br>●At this time, everyone in the studio is asked to wear a mask.</p> 2021-10-18 19:30:00 -0500
12/15/216:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wednesday Night Workshops: Elf on a Shelf
<h5><strong>Elf on a Shelf</strong></h5><h5>In this workshop you will use hand building skills to make a fun Elf out of clay to sit on your shelf. Your Elf will be the perfect home decor for the holiday season, and for many years to come. He can sit on a mantle, book shelf, window sill, or table, watching over all that goes on during the hustle and bustle of the season. You add all the fun details like a hat, pointy ears, a festive outfit, and of course, elf shoes and a happy face! Our Instructor will walk you through the process, step by step. Projects will then be fired in our kiln and available for pickup 3 weeks later.</h5><h5>Date: Wednesday, November 17th</h5><h5>Time: 6PM-7:30PM</h5><h5>Cost: $20/person</h5><p><a href="https://theceramicscenter.secure.force.com/events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a0J6T00000fMA0xUAG&" target="_blank">Register</a></p><p>Our workshops are intended for all ages, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.</p><p>Pre-registration online is required for classes and most workshops. Kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Students’ work will be available for pickup <strong>3 weeks</strong> after the end of their session/workshop. Please note that you will <strong><u>not</u></strong> be emailed or called to pick up your work. All remaining projects will be discarded after 60 days.</p><p><strong>What to wear</strong>: Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety and ceramic wheel students should wear clothes they do not mind getting messy.</p><p><strong>Cancellation policy:</strong> ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and credit for a future class/workshop credit will be given in the form of a certificate. Participants may cancel their session for future class credits 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. </p><p><strong>Weather:</strong> If your workshop is scheduled to be outside, you will be given the option to work inside, or take home a project.</p><p><strong>All classes and workshops are held at: </strong>Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117. Please enter the building through the 10th Avenue side of the building.</p><p>COVID-19 Protocols: We are committed to following the guidance of public health authorities and will adapt our plans as the situation needs.<br>●At this time, everyone in the studio is asked to wear a mask.</p> 2021-10-18 19:30:00 -0500
11/17/216:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Exhibition Spotlight: A Century of IIHR Research on the Mississippi River
<h5>The UI Pentacrest Museums welcome the University of Iowa's IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering for a two-part virtual program focusing on IIHR’s history of research and engineering on the Mississippi River and an overview of current watershed initiatives that the 101-year-old institute is leading today. These educational programs are in conjunction with IIHR's centennial exhibition, <em>A River Flowed Through It: Iowa's Legacy in Fluid Mechanics,</em> on display through December 2021 at the Old Capitol Museum of the University of Iowa campus and <a href="https://pentacrestmuseums.uiowa.edu/river-flowed-through-it">also available as a virtual exhibit</a>.</h5><p>IIHR’s work on the Mississippi River dates to the 1920s, when researchers set out to measure the flow of the river just upstream of the Keokuk Dam (now part of Lock and Dam No. 19) at Keokuk, Iowa. IIHR Director Floyd Nagler also modeled the dam’s spillways for the Mississippi River Power Company.</p><p>In the late ’20s, research interests on the Mississippi River expanded to flood control and the impacts of agriculture on the basin. During this time, the U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers, working with Nagler and others at IIHR, began the 9-Foot Channel Project, supported by an act of Congress. The goal was to make the river deeper and wider to create more safe, reliable passageways for commercial navigation. The project became the system of locks and dams we’re familiar with today. The unexpected impacts of the project are also still being felt.</p><p><a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xnvgogkab&oeidk=a07eikrsdzb6e16b42a"><strong>Part I, Wednesday, November 10:</strong></a> During part I of this two-part program, climate expert and IIHR Director Gabriele Villarini will introduce IIHR’s history of research and engineering on the Mississippi River. Following this introduction, Augustana College Research Associate Matthew Fockler will share his project, Two Mississippi — a historical and geographic investigation of the Upper Mississippi River since its greatest manmade alteration, the 9-Foot Channel Project. Two Mississippi is an invitation to step into and along the Upper Mississippi River and explore its past, present, and future. Fockler uses repeat photography, archival research, critical GIS mapping, and oral history to examine the dramatic human and ecological landscape changes that have occurred on the Upper Mississippi River since the 9-Foot Channel Project became reality. His Mississippi River research can be previewed at <a href="http://www.two-mississippi.com/">www.two-mississippi.com</a>.</p><p><strong><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eilkvxs42678113f&oseq=&c=&ch=">Part II, Wednesday, November 17:</a> </strong>During part II of the program, Dr. Villarini will discuss the evolution of IIHR’s research expertise in water resources engineering and the impacts of climate change on watershed management. The presentation will include an overview of current watershed initiatives underway, including the $97M Iowa Watershed Approach program aimed at reducing flood risk, improving water quality, and building more resilient communities. IIHR’s leadership has improved the health and sustainability of watersheds throughout the state, but the impacts have far-reaching effects all the way to the Mississippi River and beyond.</p><h5><a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xnvgogkab&oeidk=a07eikrsdzb6e16b42a">REGISTER HERE</a> for Zoom link to Session I<br><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eilkvxs42678113f&oseq=&c=&ch=">REGISTER HERE</a> for Zoom link to Session II</h5><p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Carolina Kaufman in advance at 13194673130 or carolina-kaufman@uiowa.edu</p> 2021-10-22 13:00:00 -0500
11/10/2112:00 p.m.Pentacrest Museums Virtual EventIOWA CITY -
Flight of the Lawnchair Man: "Flight Night" at Lion Bridge Brewing
<p><strong>Join us as we sail (or fly!) down memory lane with a screening of CROpera’s 2010 production of this fun and quirky musical! Personalize your experience by joining us live and in-person at Lion Bridge Brewing... or at home from your couch!</strong></p><p><em>About the Show: </em>Jerry Gorman is a regular guy from Passaic, New Jersey who just wants to fly. The neighbors think he’s nutty and his mother disapproves. But his girlfriend Gracie believes in him. Loosely based on a true story, Jerry soars to 16,000 feet with nothing but a lawnchair and 400 helium balloons. FLIGHT OF THE LAWNCHAIR MAN is a musical that reminds us that dreams can come true if you believe in yourself.</p><p>Cedar Rapids Opera strives to create an environment that is welcoming and safe for all, and that's why we've come up with two ways to enjoy this event according to your comfort level. Read on for details!</p><p><strong>Enjoy at Lion Bridge Brewing</strong></p><p>For an in-person experience, join us as at Lion Bridge Brewing for a brewer-guided tasting of five delicious beers and screening<strong> </strong>with your fellow CROpera friends, including some of your favorite cast members!</p><p><strong>Enjoy at Home</strong></p><p>More comfortable snuggling in to watch the show from home? No problem! Register at Eventbrite to receive a self-guided beer tasting and a link to the screening right from your own computer, smart TV, or personal device. The digital "curtain" will rise promptly at 7:30…but unlike a normal show, you can pause this one to go get more snacks!</p><p><strong>Ticket Options:</strong></p><p><em>IN-PERSON with TASTING:</em> I want to gather with others at Lion Bridge Brewing! Ticket includes screening, brewer-guided, 5-beer flight tasting, and pretzel bites with beer cheese and mustard: $30</p><p><em>IN-PERSON DESIGNATED DRIVER: </em>I want to gather with others at Lion Bridge Brewing! Ticket includes screening, non-alcoholic beverage of choice, and pretzel bites with beer cheese and mustard: $15</p><p><em>AT-HOME with TASTING:</em> I will enjoy the show from home! But... I still want that beer flight and pretzel bites! Luckily for me, I can pick up my to-go food and beverage from Lion Bridge (complete with a tasting guide and program notes!), then head home to catch the show. Ticket includes link to 7:30 PM digital screening, a to-go 4-beer flight tasting, and pretzel bites with beer cheese and mustard: $20</p><p><em>AT HOME/SCREENING ONLY:</em> I just want to be transported by this charming, quirky musical from the comfort of my own home. Just a screening ticket for me, please! Ticket includes link to 7:30 PM digital screening only.</p><p>Whichever way you choose to enjoy the evening, we're so glad you're along for the ride!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FAQs</strong></p><p><em>I know my service at Lion Bridge will be awesome! Should I leave a tip?</em> Gratuity is already included, so if you're just having the beer flight and pretzels, you're good to go! But if you order other food, please tip accordingly. It's what The Lawnchairman would do, after all!</p><p><em>Does that mean I can order other food and beverage?</em> Absolutely! That's what celebrations are for!</p><p><em>Is this event held indoors or outdoors? </em>As much as we love the Midwest, we know better than to trust Iowa November weather. We'll be inside in the large tasting room this time around.</p><p><em>What COVID protocols are in place? </em>Cedar Rapids Opera strives to create an environment that is welcoming and safe for all as we continue to move through this pandemic together. As such, this page will be updated to provide the latest guidelines for guests. Currently, mask and vaccination requirements are not in place for our 2021-2022 Season, but this is subject to change based on host venue guidelines and recommendations from the CDC and Linn County Public Health.</p><p>· Lion Bridge Brewing currently has no additional COVID-related policies or requirements in place.</p><p>· Masks are encouraged and will be available at the door.</p><p>· All Cedar Rapids Opera staff and artists are fully-vaccinated.</p><p>· If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home and get well. We will be happy to credit your tickets for a future 2021-2022 production.</p> 2021-10-11 09:00:00 -0500
11/11/217:00 p.m.Lion Bridge Brewing CompanyCedar Rapids -
The Bellamy Brothers at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City
<p>The First Avenue Club welcomes The Bellamy Brothers on Friday, December 17th, 2021. TABLE OPTIONS: Reserved Table for 4 with tickets $185. General Admission Ticket with a seat at a shared table (seated with other patrons) $40. Reserved table patrons must have at least one person check in at 7:00pm to get their table assignment. Standing General Admission Tickets: $25. Doors are at 7:00pm and the show begins 8:00pm. This is an all-ages show.</p><p>Tickets: <a href="https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/the-bellamy-brothers/275?cs=true&cst=custom">https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/the-bellamy-brothers/275?cs=true&cst=custom</a></p><p>Howard and David Bellamy 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>It was a creative shoe that fit.</p><p>Now known by their music and the company they were keeping, The Bellamys 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 Bellamys 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.</p><p>By the late ‘70’s The Bellamys 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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 Bellamys 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.</p><p>“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.</p><p>These days when the subject turns to touring, The Bellamys 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.”</p><p>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 Bellamys 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 Bellamys 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.</p><p>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 Bellamys 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.</p><p>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> 2021-07-14 00:00:00 -0500
12/17/217:00 p.m.First Avenue ClubIowa City