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(563) 583-73332255 John F. Kennedy Road , Dubuque(319) 294-19993913 Center Point Rd NE , Cedar Rapids
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Beginning of Digital Photography
<p>Do you have a camera you'd like to learn more about? Join local photo pro, Justin Tedford to learn all the basic ins and outs of your digital camera! Learn to maneuver the settings and options that your camera has in this two-hour class. You will need to bring any brand or style of digital camera that has the capability to change lenses. If you're unsure if your camera hits that mark, give us a call and we can let you know!</p><p><a href="https://www.amilia.com/store/en/eastern-iowa-arts-academy/shop/activities/3388380">Register Here</a></p><p>Children 16 and over are always welcome with an adult.<br>$15 fee covers the cost of the class. No additional materials will be required.</p><p><br>Tickets available through our website or you may also call 319-350-1805 during business hours to register!</p> 2021-07-20 08:00:00 -0500
8/04/216:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
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Live Music by Justin Goodchild
<p><span dir="auto">Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two. Get here before the music starts to ensure you have plenty of time to sample our wines and pick the perfect seat for your music enjoyment. </span></p><div tabindex="0"><br></div><p></p><p><br></p> 2021-02-15 16:00:00 -0600
10/17/211:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
Music in the Vineyard with Lojo Russo
<p>Enjoy wine slushies, Iowa cheeses and Iowa meat sticks. You may bring your own picnic. Handicap accessible & kid friendly. (No alcohol can be brought in.) Free Admission.</p> 2021-06-16 18:00:00 -0500
8/01/213:00 p.m.Tabor Home Vineyards WineryBaldwin -
CR Muni Band in Bever Park
<p>Special guest violinist and Coe College faculty member Madeline Capistran performs. Music by Iowa native Glenn Miller is on the program as well as music from Aladdin.</p><p>The Muni Band performance will also stream live on our Facebook page and air on KMRY radio (93.1 FM, 1450 AM, <a href="http://kmryradio.com/?fbclid=IwAR3HXU9ZIf9C8ri3iFEKobhBfp16fPXSTpX2DIDvlF9RmW1-HYwB4NYtVts" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">KMRYradio.com</a>).</p> 2021-07-27 20:30:00 -0500
8/01/217:30 p.m.Bever ParkCedar Rapids -
Live Music by Lewis Knudsen
<p><span dir="auto">Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two.</span><br><br></p> 2021-02-15 16:00:00 -0600
8/01/211:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
Brad & Kate - Fireside Winery
<p>We're excited to bring you live music with Brad & Kate! This fun duo brings a mix of all music sure to get everyone dancing. </p><ul><li><p>TICKETS Cost for tickets are $10. A week before the event, tickets will go up to $20. This is a limited availability, ticketed event. Tickets are capped at 4 per person.</p></li><li><p>FOOD Food provided by One More Bite & ZZnT. Fireside does not allow guests to bring outside food or beverages on premise. Violators of this policy may be asked to leave.</p></li><li><p>WHAT TO BRING We strongly encourage you to bring your own lawn chair & your favorite wine glass. For our guests safety, we only provide plastic tumbler glasses for music events.</p></li><li><p>SEATING OPTIONS Seating is first come, first serve however we do have a few areas available to rent and reserve for the night. *Tickets must be purchased in order to make a reservation. For reservation information, contact us at events@firesidewinery.com or (319) 662-4222</p></li><li><p>TRANSFERING TICKETS: If you cannot make the event and would like to transfer your tickets to another person, it must be approved by a Fireside Winery Staff. If it is not, the tickets will be VOID.</p></li></ul> 2021-03-08 22:00:00 -0600
8/07/217:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
Czech Village Blues 2021
<p>Rick Estrin and the Nightcats will headline the show. A three time winner at the 2018 Blues Music Awards, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats lead the nomination count in this year's Blues Music Awards. See more info on <a href="https://rickestrin.com/">rickestrin.com</a></p><p>The middle act features triple International Blues Challenge winner Kevin “BF” Burt. Kevin won the 2018 International Blues Challenge in three categories, taking home top honors in the Solo/Duo, Solo/Duo Guitar, and Harmonica. In 2019 he was a Blues Music Award nominee for Heartland and Soul, (Best Emerging Artist Album). Read more at <a href="http://kevinburtmusic.com/">kevinburtmusic.com</a></p><p>Opening the show will be a unique collaboration with members of Flat Cat sharing the stage with the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy’s new Blues Band mentored by Craig Erickson! Local music fans will recall epic performances by this band whose personnel have included Mark Anderson, Dave Bader, Tom Dowd, Craig Erickson, Tommy “T-Bone” Giblin, Butch, JR and Patrick O’Connell, Zeke Schuller and our dearly departed Jeff Reeder. Come and see who joins the lineup this summer.</p><p>Major sponsors for 2021 are New Leader Manufacturing and Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery.</p> 2021-06-02 22:00:00 -0500
8/14/214:00 p.m.Czech Village GreenspaceCedar Rapids -
Resin Coasters
<p>Join local resin artists and woodworking professionals Ryan and Jeanette Roush-Krafka for this one-night epoxy resin class! Create a set of two beautiful resin coated coasters that you can use for years to come. You will be able to paint, add beads or baubles, or decorate the wooden base before the resin is poured, so be thinking of some fun ideas! We will provide all the supplies needed for your coasters, including paint, but if you'd like to bring small beads or other trinkets, please feel free to do so.</p><p><a href="https://www.amilia.com/store/en/eastern-iowa-arts-academy/shop/activities/3388366">Register Here</a></p><p>Space is limited so sign up today by calling 319-350-1805<br>$40, fee includes all materials required for class.</p> 2021-07-20 08:00:00 -0500
8/11/216:00 a.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations with 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. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-07-01 19:30:00 -0500
8/02/216:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Live Music by Shaniah Paige
<p><span dir="auto">Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two.</span><br><br></p> 2021-02-15 16:00:00 -0600
8/08/211:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
Maquoketa Summer Concert Series - The Lonely Goats
<p>From roadhouse to wine bar to festival stage, The Lonely Goats bring a party wherever they play. 6 pm at the Maquoketa Downtown Green Space. Tri-M BBQ starts serving at 5:30. Bring lawn chairs for this FREE family-friendly outdoor concert. </p> 2021-05-28 20:00:00 -0500
8/05/216:00 p.m.Maquoketa Downtown Green SpaceMaquoketa -
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Music in the Vineyard with JazzQ Quintet
<p>Enjoy wine slushies, Iowa cheeses and Iowa meat sticks. You may bring your own picnic. Handicap accessible & kid friendly. (No alcohol can be brought in.) Free Admission.</p> 2021-06-16 18:00:00 -0500
8/15/213:00 p.m.Tabor Home Vineyards WineryBaldwin -
Blues in the Vineyard with Avey Grouws Band
<p>Enjoy wine slushies, Iowa cheeses and Iowa meat sticks. You may bring your own picnic. Handicap accessible & kid friendly. (No alcohol can be brought in.) Free Admission.</p> 2021-06-16 18:00:00 -0500
8/29/213:00 p.m.Tabor Home Vineyards WineryBaldwin -
Blues in the Vineyard with The Janeys
<p>Enjoy wine slushies, Iowa cheeses and Iowa meat sticks. You may bring your own picnic. Handicap accessible & kid friendly. (No alcohol can be brought in.) Free Admission.</p> 2021-06-16 18:00:00 -0500
9/05/213:00 p.m.Tabor Home Vineyards WineryBaldwin -
25th Anniversary Festival with Bob Dorr's Iowa Music Revue
<p>Enjoy wine slushies, Iowa cheeses and Iowa meat sticks. You may bring your own picnic. Handicap accessible & kid friendly. (No alcohol can be brought in.) $5 cover charge for this event</p> 2021-06-16 18:00:00 -0500
9/18/212:00 p.m.Tabor Home Vineyards WineryBaldwin -
Live Music by Billy Heller
<p>Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two. </p> 2021-02-15 16:00:00 -0600
9/26/211:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
Live Music by Lewis Knudsen
<p><span dir="auto">Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two.</span><br><br></p> 2021-02-15 16:00:00 -0600
10/03/211:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
Little Miss Sunshine
<p dir="ltr">Based on the Academy Award-winning film, Little Miss Sunshine is an outrageously funny and surprisingly touching musical. Energetic Olive, enters a regional children's beauty pageant, the family thinks that their luck could change and embarks on a cross-country trek, chasing the coveted title of "Little Miss Sunshine." The show is filled with warmth, humor and a tuneful score. </p> 2021-05-12 16:00:00 -0500
8/01/212:00 p.m.Waterloo Community PlayhouseWaterloo -
Mandy Harvey and her band
<p>Mandy Harvey is an American jazz singer and songwriter; she is also deaf. While pursuing a vocal music education major at Colorado State University, Harvey lost her residual hearing at age 18 due to a neurological disorder. She left the program and pursued other career options but soon returned to music. Harvey quickly became a regular performer at venues in Fort Collins and Denver, including some of the world’s top jazz venues. Her first album, "Smile," was released to widespread praise in 2009. Since then, she has released additional critically acclaimed albums: "After You’ve Gone" (2010), "All of Me" (2014), "Nice To Meet You "(2019) and "Masterpiece" (2021). She was the winner of a 2015 Inspiration Award from the Invisible Disabilities Association and was a contestant during season 12 of “America’s Got Talent” (2017). Though her hearing loss is profound, Harvey’s timing, pitch and passion are perfect. Join Harvey and her full band in sensing the rhythm during this exciting musical performance.</p><p>Individual tickets to each Marquis Series event are available at no charge to Coe students, faculty and staff. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for senior citizens (55 and older) and non-Coe students (18 and under). Tickets for Marquis Series events may be obtained <a data-cke-saved-href="https://coe.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx" href="https://coe.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx">by clicking here</a> or by visiting or calling the Coe College Box Office at 319.399.8600 (Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.). Tickets are also available at the door in Sinclair Auditorium on the night of each event.</p><p>Inquiries about the series may be directed to marquisseries@coe.edu</p><p>The Marquis Series is funded by a gift from the estate of Sarah Marquis in honor of her father, Dr. John A. Marquis, who was president of Coe College from 1909-1920. The purpose of the series is to bring entertainment and educational presentations to the Coe campus for the benefit of the entire community.</p>
11/05/217:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair AuditoriumCedar Rapids -
Music in the Courtyard
<p>Music in the Courtyard series will return with two special shows created by Brucemore's Artisan in Residence, Gerard Estella, to present an evening to relax outdoors and have a good time. More information on our website! </p>
8/06/217:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Plagman Barn Barn Dance
<p>Barn Dance from 1 to 4 on August 8, Admission is $6.00 and 12 and under are free, Refreshments will be provided. Music by The Sounds of Nashville.</p> 2021-07-30 16:00:00 -05008/08/211:00 p.m.Plagman BarnGarber -
Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe & Bethel Music Live in Concert 2021
<p>Premier Productions brings the event of the summer in concert as Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe and Bethel Music share the stage for LIVE IN CONCERT Summer 2021. The tour features GRAMMY®-Award winning artist Chris Tomlin, GRAMMY®-nominated Kari Jobe and GRAMMY®-nominated worship artists Bethel Music, including Brian and Jenn Johnson and Jonathan and Melissa Helser and more. Dante Bowe and Brandon Lake of Bethel Music will join the tour for select dates, as well as Josh Baldwin, David Funk and Emmy Rose of Bethel Music.</p>
8/13/217:00 p.m.McGrath AmphitheatreCedar Rapids -
Music in the Courtyard
<p>Music in the Courtyard series will return with two special shows created by Brucemore's Artisan in Residence, Gerard Estella, to present an evening to relax outdoors and have a good time. More information on our website! </p>
8/07/217:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Maquoketa Summer Concert Series - The Matt McPherson Band
<p>Wrapping up the 2021 Summer Concert Series is The Matt McPherson Band, playing a mix of country, rock and southern rock covers. 6 pm at the Maquoketa Downtown Green Space. Tri-M BBQ starts serving at 5:30. Bring lawn chairs for this FREE family-friendly outdoor concert. </p> 2021-05-28 20:00:00 -0500
8/19/216:00 p.m.Maquoketa Downtown Green SpaceMaquoketa -
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Free Lunchtime Concert
<p>Enjoy a great meal or a refreshing beverage while members of the Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra cool you off after your trip to the farmers’ market. The music will range from classical to toe-tapping folk and maybe even a few Christmas tunes to brighten your day. All donations and tips will go to buy meals for those in need.</p> 2021-07-20 13:00:00 -05008/07/2111:00 a.m.Groundswell CaféCedar Rapids -
Private Music Lessons - Guitar (5 sessions)
<p>Get ready to cross off one item from your “bucket list” and learn to play guitar! You’ll work one-on-one with Kirkwood guitar professor Dan Towey for five sessions to learn sound production, technique, musicianship, and performance practice. You will advance your skills through guided half-hour lessons and regular practice on your own. Registration is open to beginning through advanced students ages 10 and up. Lesson times (Zoom or in-person) are arranged between the student and instructor. Once the instructor receives notification of registration, they will reach out to schedule the lessons.</p> 2021-04-12 09:00:00 -05008/02/218:00 a.m.Kirkwood Community College, Cedar HallCedar Rapids -
Prairie Football Bags Tournament - Charity of Choice
<p>Help raise funds for the Prairie Football Programs Charity of Choice!</p><p>- Double elimination<br>- Race to 21 wins<br>- $30 per team (Please bring your own partner)</p><p>Payout: 1st place $100 - 2nd place $75 - 3rd place $50 **The remaining money after payouts goes to the Prairie Football Programs Charity of Choice**</p><p>Saturday, Aug. 7th - Registration begins at 4pm, tournament starts at 5pm ~ Register online or sign up at the bar.</p><p>** During the tournament enjoy music, drinks, food and a 50/50 raffle **</p><p>Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Sonya at 319-533-0848 or email blacksquirreltap@gmail.com</p> 2021-07-19 22:00:00 -0500
8/07/214:00 p.m.Black Squirrel TapSwisher -
Private Music Lessons - Guitar (5 sessions)
<p>Get ready to cross off one item from your “bucket list” and learn to play guitar! You’ll work one-on-one with Kirkwood guitar professor Dan Towey for five sessions to learn sound production, technique, musicianship, and performance practice. You will advance your skills through guided half-hour lessons and regular practice on your own. Registration is open to beginning through advanced students ages 10 and up. Lesson times (Zoom or in-person) are arranged between the student and instructor. Once the instructor receives notification of registration, they will reach out to schedule the lessons.</p> 2021-08-03 09:00:00 -05008/03/218:00 a.m.Kirkwood Community College, Cedar HallCedar Rapids -
Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Dying
<p>This class is an informational, hands-on workshop about the practice of making pysanky. Pysanky are real eggs, dyed with a wax-resist method in a traditional Ukrainian style taught by local artist Harper Folsom. An introduction to the art form's history will cover its ancient roots through its perseverance during the Cold War. Participants will spend two classes crafting their own pysanka, which will be hollowed out, preserved, and ready to take home and display! This class will take place over the course of two evenings.</p><p><br>$80 fee includes all materials required for class.</p><p><a href="https://www.amilia.com/store/en/eastern-iowa-arts-academy/shop/activities/3397850">Register Here</a></p> 2021-07-22 20:00:00 -0500
8/25/216:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Dying
<p>This class is an informational, hands-on workshop about the practice of making pysanky. Pysanky are real eggs, dyed with a wax-resist method in a traditional Ukrainian style taught by local artist Harper Folsom. An introduction to the art form's history will cover its ancient roots through its perseverance during the Cold War. Participants will spend two classes crafting their own pysanka, which will be hollowed out, preserved, and ready to take home and display! This class will take place over the course of two evenings.</p><p><br>$80 fee includes all materials required for class.</p><p><a href="https://www.amilia.com/store/en/eastern-iowa-arts-academy/shop/activities/3397850">Register Here</a></p> 2021-09-01 20:00:00 -0500
9/01/216:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids