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Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
<p> </p><p>Movin’ at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! So, come on out and get movin’!</p><p>This session will feature POUND.</p><p> </p> 2019-12-20 11:00:00 -0600
1/18/2010:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Immigrant Foodways: Žemlovka
<p> </p><p>Bread pudding recipes are found all across Europe and are a popular, homemade treat. The Czech Žemlovka is almost like a cross between apple (or sometimes pear) pie and bread pudding.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> $15 per participant.</p><p> </p> 2019-12-20 14:30:00 -0600
1/18/201:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Music @ the Museum: Vladislav Bláha Concert
<p>Help us commemorate the closing of our exhibition, <em>Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the GUITAR</em> with an evening of Czech & Slovak music. Internationally renowned Czech guitarist, Vladislav Bláha, has performed in some of the most prestigious halls in over 45 countries, including Carnegie Hall. He is a Professor of the Guitar at Brno Conservatory and a lecturer at the Janáček Academy of Music in Brno, he frequently gives masterclasses on music colleges and performs on festivals all over the World. </p> 2019-12-20 20:00:00 -0600
1/23/207:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Movin’ at the Museum: Yoga
<p> </p><p>Movin’ at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! So, come on out and get movin’!</p><p>This session will feature yoga for all ages.</p><p> </p> 2019-12-20 09:00:00 -0600
1/24/208:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Free First Saturday for Students
<p>Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. Visitors also will be able to take part in different themed activities and celebrations. College students must bring a current school ID card. </p> 2019-12-23 16:00:00 -0600
2/01/209:30 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
<p>Movin’ at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! So, come on out and get movin’!</p><p>This session will feature POUND.</p><p> </p> 2019-12-23 11:00:00 -0600
2/01/2010:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Tonight’s for Teens: Groundhog Edition
<p>Déjà vu has nothing on Phil’s day! Join the youth council for a night of breakfast and <em>Groundhog Day</em>. Free for Teens.</p> 2019-12-23 19:00:00 -0600
2/02/205:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Tonight’s for Teens: Shrek + Valentines
<p>There are so many fun rom-coms out there, so our youth council will help take the stress out of picking one. Grab a couple friends, free food, and settle in for <em>Shrek 2</em> – the most romantic movie! </p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> Free for teens</p><p> </p> 2019-12-23 20:00:00 -0600
2/14/206:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
<p>Movin’ at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! So, come on out and get movin’!</p><p>This session will feature POUND.</p><p> </p> 2019-12-23 11:00:00 -0600
2/22/2010:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
The Museum Guild presents an Afternoon Tea
<p>In celebration of the opening of the <em>Vanishing Perennials</em> exhibition, join us for a classic tea party and conversation. </p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> Normal admission (Members are always free)</p><p> </p> 2019-12-23 15:00:00 -0600
2/29/202:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Hubert’s Night Owls
<p>Hubert the Hedgehog is not always a fan of noise and distractions, so we’re staying open late today for families and community members with special needs. We will have additional activities and crafts for the little ones and fewer distractions in our exhibits for a more sensory-friendly experience. </p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> Normal admission.</p><p> </p> 2019-12-23 17:00:00 -0600
2/23/204:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
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All That 90s!
<p>All That 90s will be exactly that...all that and a bag of chips! Grab your boo and bounce out the crib to the flyest, totally 90s experience of the year! All 90s music, all night by Center Stage Productions! Tickets are $10 in advance, cash only, ($15 at the door) available at CR Cell Phone Repair in Lindale Mall and the Edgewood Road Elevate Salon & Spa!</p> 2020-01-15 23:00:00 -06002/01/207:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Czech Goulash with Dumplings
<p>A Czech variant on the Hungarian national dish, Czech goulash is a delicious dish made with beef and a variety of herbs and spices. Top your creation with handmade fluffy dumplings and enjoy your authentic Czech meal. </p><p><strong>Please read: </strong> "BOGO" offerings are priced for two participants. Only one person has to pay and register for the class. The second participant is required to register during the class. </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> 2019-12-11 20:30:00 -06002/27/205:30 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
The National Mississippi River Museum Presents: Imagine Your Story!
<p>Stories of fantasy often weave myths and legends around animals, leading to some misconceptions. Children will read a story to discover fact from fiction, while meeting live animals up close! This event is free and open to children and their caregivers.</p><p><a href="https://www.hiawatha-iowa.com/events/library/national-mississippi-river-museum-presents-imagine-your-story/1825">https://www.hiawatha-iowa.com/events/library/national-mississippi-river-museum-presents-imagine-your-story/1825</a></p>
7/09/201:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Czech Open-Faced Sandwiches
<p>Learn to make traditional Czech open-faced sandwiches. Did you know there is no place in the United States where you can buy them? In this course you will learn techniques and tricks needed to make these delicious sandwiches at home! </p><p><strong>Please read: </strong> "BOGO" offerings are priced for two participants. Only one person has to register and pay for the class. The second participant is required to register during the class. </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> 2019-12-11 20:30:00 -06003/03/206:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Exhibit Opening Celebration: The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities
<p>Join curators Dr. Kim Marra and Mark Anderson to celebrate the opening of <em>The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities </em>at the University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery!</p><p>Gather at 5:00pm for snacks in the lobby outside the Main Library Gallery, then hear remarks from the curators before a ribbon cutting at 5:30pm. The exhibition will be open for viewing from 5:45 - 7:00pm, during which the curators will be available for questions.</p><p>Admission to the Main Library Gallery is always free.</p><p><u>About the exhibition:</u> On display from January 23 - March 29, 2020. Along with our ancestors, horses helped build Iowa City, the state, and the nation. In the process, they profoundly shaped human identities. This exhibition explores the physical and social impact of these huge, powerful animals by screening on a loop the original documentary film <em>The Pull of Horses in Urban American Performance, 1860-1920</em> at life-sized scale amid displays of local equine history. The exhibition contains glimpses of Iowa City town and campus life, as well as national equestrian culture – especially as multitudes of women took up the sport of riding and advocated for suffrage. </p><p>Original and reproduction publications, photographs, artifacts, and ephemera from Special Collections at the University of Iowa Libraries, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and from private collections will share a sampling of stories about life alongside horses from Iowa City’s, and the nation’s, past. Curated by Kim Marra, PhD of the University of Iowa Departments of Theatre Arts and American Studies, and Mark Anderson of the Digital Scholarship & Publishing Studio at the University of Iowa Libraries.</p><p><em>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 visit the Main Library Gallery contact page for contact information.</em></p> 2020-01-08 19:00:00 -0600
1/24/205:00 p.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Bachelor Viewing Parties at Vue Rooftop
<p>Hey Bachelor Nation!!<br>Are you a fan of ABC’s "The Bachelor"? Looking for a night out with the girls? Come watch The Bachelor on the big screen!<br>Tickets Include:<br>$5 Food/Drink Voucher<br>Guaranteed Seat at Event<br>120” TV Viewing Screen<br>Bachelor Bracket Entry (Prizes awarded!)<br>Bachelor Bingo (Prizes awarded!) </p> 2020-01-20 21:00:00 -06001/20/206:30 p.m.Vue RooftopIowa City -
Bachelor Viewing Parties at Vue Rooftop
<p>Hey Bachelor Nation!!<br>Are you a fan of ABC’s "The Bachelor"? Looking for a night out with the girls? Come watch The Bachelor on the big screen!<br>Tickets Include:<br>$5 Food/Drink Voucher<br>Guaranteed Seat at Event<br>120” TV Viewing Screen<br>Bachelor Bracket Entry (Prizes awarded!)<br>Bachelor Bingo (Prizes awarded!) </p> 2020-01-27 21:00:00 -06001/27/206:30 p.m.Vue RooftopIowa City -
Linn County Blindness Support Group
<p>The Linn County blindness support group will have its next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, 23 January 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. in Sedlacek Hall at Cottage Grove Place, 2115 1<sup>st</sup> Av SE, in Cedar Rapids. Guest speaker is Darrel Kirby, president of the Old Capitol Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind. He lost all of his vision rapidly at age 20, learned to cope with blindness, and now runs his own counseling practice in Iowa City. He will tell us his story, and also about what the Federation has meant to him and could do for us. Questions? Call Jonathan Ice at 319-298-2919, or e-mail at <a href="mailto:jkice89@q.com">jkice89@q.com</a>.</p> 2020-01-10 03:00:00 -06001/23/201:00 a.m.Cottage Grove PlaceCedar Rapids -
Backpacking for Beginners
<p dir="ltr">Prepare for your first or next backpacking trip! Join Nichole Clark from Wild Rose Outdoor Recreation Consulting for this hands-on class. Participants will learn about selecting a backpacking location, gear and clothing (what to pack, how to pack, and boot selection), food options, cooking, and wildlife. Physical conditioning for the trip and Leave No Trace principles will also be discussed. Nichole is a National Outdoor Leadership School Alaska Women’s Backpacking graduate, certified in Wilderness First Aid, BLS CPR, and in Leave No Trace Awareness. She’ll share her experiences from solo backpacking trips in the Colorado Rockies, kayak camping in Voyageurs National Park, and hammock camping in the Northern Rockies. M $10; NM $15</p> 2019-11-06 19:30:00 -0600
2/13/206:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Thursday Forum - Slavery and the Civil War in American History and Memory
<p>Controversy is once again swirling in the US over issues and events with deep connections to slavery and the Civil War. Communities are hotly debating removal of Confederate flags and monuments; politicians and pundits routinely reference Civil War causes and leaders; and popular music, movies, and museums grapple with how to tell the stories of slavery and the Civil War. Over the course of this forum, Whipple Associate Professor of History Brie Swenson Arnold will explore the United States’ complicated history and memory of slavery and the Civil War. The series begins with an overview of the origins, expansion, and lived experiences of American racial slavery. It continues with a session on the origins and course of the Civil War, a conflict centered on slavery. Weeks three and four turn to examining how Americans have variously portrayed slavery and the Civil War in national memory and popular culture—including in holidays like Memorial Day and Emancipation Day, Civil War sites and monuments, and films like The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone with the Wind (1939), Roots (1977), Glory (1989), Lincoln (2012), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), and Free State of Jones (2016). Throughout, the series will shed light on broader issues in US politics, culture, and society—particularly Americans’ efforts to come to terms with their nation’s complicated history of race and racism.</p> 2019-10-03 11:30:00 -0500
4/02/208:45 a.m.Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture HallCedar Rapids -
Thursday Forum - Slavery and the Civil War in American History and Memory
<p>Controversy is once again swirling in the US over issues and events with deep connections to slavery and the Civil War. Communities are hotly debating removal of Confederate flags and monuments; politicians and pundits routinely reference Civil War causes and leaders; and popular music, movies, and museums grapple with how to tell the stories of slavery and the Civil War. Over the course of this forum, Whipple Associate Professor of History Brie Swenson Arnold will explore the United States’ complicated history and memory of slavery and the Civil War. The series begins with an overview of the origins, expansion, and lived experiences of American racial slavery. It continues with a session on the origins and course of the Civil War, a conflict centered on slavery. Weeks three and four turn to examining how Americans have variously portrayed slavery and the Civil War in national memory and popular culture—including in holidays like Memorial Day and Emancipation Day, Civil War sites and monuments, and films like The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone with the Wind (1939), Roots (1977), Glory (1989), Lincoln (2012), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), and Free State of Jones (2016). Throughout, the series will shed light on broader issues in US politics, culture, and society—particularly Americans’ efforts to come to terms with their nation’s complicated history of race and racism.</p> 2020-04-09 11:30:00 -0500
4/09/208:45 a.m.Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture HallCedar Rapids -
Thursday Forum - Slavery and the Civil War in American History and Memory
<p>Controversy is once again swirling in the US over issues and events with deep connections to slavery and the Civil War. Communities are hotly debating removal of Confederate flags and monuments; politicians and pundits routinely reference Civil War causes and leaders; and popular music, movies, and museums grapple with how to tell the stories of slavery and the Civil War. Over the course of this forum, Whipple Associate Professor of History Brie Swenson Arnold will explore the United States’ complicated history and memory of slavery and the Civil War. The series begins with an overview of the origins, expansion, and lived experiences of American racial slavery. It continues with a session on the origins and course of the Civil War, a conflict centered on slavery. Weeks three and four turn to examining how Americans have variously portrayed slavery and the Civil War in national memory and popular culture—including in holidays like Memorial Day and Emancipation Day, Civil War sites and monuments, and films like The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone with the Wind (1939), Roots (1977), Glory (1989), Lincoln (2012), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), and Free State of Jones (2016). Throughout, the series will shed light on broader issues in US politics, culture, and society—particularly Americans’ efforts to come to terms with their nation’s complicated history of race and racism.</p> 2020-04-16 11:30:00 -0500
4/16/208:45 a.m.Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture HallCedar Rapids -
Thursday Forum - Slavery and the Civil War in American History and Memory
<p>Controversy is once again swirling in the US over issues and events with deep connections to slavery and the Civil War. Communities are hotly debating removal of Confederate flags and monuments; politicians and pundits routinely reference Civil War causes and leaders; and popular music, movies, and museums grapple with how to tell the stories of slavery and the Civil War. Over the course of this forum, Whipple Associate Professor of History Brie Swenson Arnold will explore the United States’ complicated history and memory of slavery and the Civil War. The series begins with an overview of the origins, expansion, and lived experiences of American racial slavery. It continues with a session on the origins and course of the Civil War, a conflict centered on slavery. Weeks three and four turn to examining how Americans have variously portrayed slavery and the Civil War in national memory and popular culture—including in holidays like Memorial Day and Emancipation Day, Civil War sites and monuments, and films like The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone with the Wind (1939), Roots (1977), Glory (1989), Lincoln (2012), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), and Free State of Jones (2016). Throughout, the series will shed light on broader issues in US politics, culture, and society—particularly Americans’ efforts to come to terms with their nation’s complicated history of race and racism.</p> 2020-04-23 11:30:00 -0500
4/23/208:45 a.m.Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture HallCedar Rapids -
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NAMI Family-to-Family Class Cedar Rapids
<p>NAMI Family-to-Family, a free 12-week educational course developed by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and designed to help family members of adults living with mental illness, will be offered by NAMI Linn County in two locations beginning in January. Delivered by trained facilitators who offer lived experience, its evidence-based curriculum includes the following:</p><p>-- Up-to-date information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions and how they affect the brain</p><ul><li>-- Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications, and side effects</li><li><br></li><li>-- How to manage crises, solve problems, and communicate effectively</li><li><br></li><li>-- How to develop the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Course materials, discussions, and exercises examine the biological origins of mental illness and help family members separate the illness from the individual. </p><p>Classes will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 7 at the Ecumenical Community Center, 601 Second Ave. SE, and at 6 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 8 at the Marion Public Library, 1095 Sixth Ave., Marion.</p><p>Advance registration, by Dec. 31, strongly encouraged, to enable obtaining the free class materials. To enroll, email nami-lc@hotmail.com or phone 319-221-1184. State which night/location you would prefer, and provide attendees’ name, email address, and phone number.</p> 2020-01-22 20:45:00 -06001/22/206:00 p.m.Ecumenical Community CenterCedar Rapids -
Robert Burns Dinner 2020
<p>Celebrate and learn about Scottish culture and tradition with food, ceremony, and dancing! <br>Join your local Scottish cultural organization (the Hawkeye Area Grand Gaelic Isles Society) for our annual Robert Burns Dinner.<br>Robert Burns is considered the national poet of Scotland and a dinner is held in his honor on or near his birthday every year. Like most dinners, ours will feature Scottish food like haggis, ceremonial readings and toasts, bag-piping, and Scottish social dancing. We will also have a raffle, dessert contest, and silent auction for a quilt.<br>This is a very family friendly event.<br><br>Reservations are required, so here is what you need to know:<br>WHAT: Annual Burns Supper 2020<br>WHEN: Saturday, January 18th, social hour starts at 4pm, ceremony starts at 5pm<br>HOW: Go to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.haggis-iowa.com%252F%253Ffbclid%253DIwAR25Q9etb3n-uq-QUjl-Nd9gE-uMffdlKnnz4JfVJNd_yRvkqRM6SWDKZ28%26h%3DAT0g8_C2LG1P9z_i-n2HGXoY4tpxUVY8EytDLV_9ofTAH4KEMGiCfg00FjfkEfiHRlkUB3NYDgBAI7BIt6dWl-20YoRKMQZSue59iqn4dHHa-RzPnR2w0U7iHZh95qyCkC-_&source=gmail&ust=1575216673282000&usg=AFQjCNGYRgqnGbc2AHNvYDsaeyhHZD0ktQ" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haggis-iowa.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR25Q9etb3n-uq-QUjl-Nd9gE-uMffdlKnnz4JfVJNd_yRvkqRM6SWDKZ28&h=AT0g8_C2LG1P9z_i-n2HGXoY4tpxUVY8EytDLV_9ofTAH4KEMGiCfg00FjfkEfiHRlkUB3NYDgBAI7BIt6dWl-20YoRKMQZSue59iqn4dHHa-RzPnR2w0U7iHZh95qyCkC-_" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.haggis-iowa.com</a>, click on the Burns Supper tab in the links bar at the top of the page to fill in the reservation form and pay via PayPal. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for kids 6-18, age 5 and under free<br>WHERE: St. Wenceslaus Church, Glovik Parish Center, 1224 5th St SE, Cedar Rapids<br><br>REMEMBER: The ABSOLUTE deadline for reservations is January 11th. We will not be accepting any reservations after January 11th.<br><br>Attire is casual, but you will see many kilts!<br>Sincerely, <br>Your H.A.G.G.I.S. council members</p> 2019-11-30 22:00:00 -06001/18/204:00 p.m.St. Wenceslaus ChurchCedar Rapids -
Bachelor Viewing Parties at Vue Rooftop
<p>Hey Bachelor Nation!!<br>Are you a fan of ABC’s "The Bachelor"? Looking for a night out with the girls? Come watch The Bachelor on the big screen!<br>Tickets Include:<br>$5 Food/Drink Voucher<br>Guaranteed Seat at Event<br>120” TV Viewing Screen<br>Bachelor Bracket Entry (Prizes awarded!)<br>Bachelor Bingo (Prizes awarded!) </p> 2020-02-03 21:00:00 -06002/03/206:30 p.m.Vue RooftopIowa City -
Bachelor Viewing Parties at Vue Rooftop
<p>Hey Bachelor Nation!!<br>Are you a fan of ABC’s "The Bachelor"? Looking for a night out with the girls? Come watch The Bachelor on the big screen!<br>Tickets Include:<br>$5 Food/Drink Voucher<br>Guaranteed Seat at Event<br>120” TV Viewing Screen<br>Bachelor Bracket Entry (Prizes awarded!)<br>Bachelor Bingo (Prizes awarded!) </p> 2020-02-10 21:00:00 -06002/10/206:30 p.m.Vue RooftopIowa City -
Bachelor Viewing Parties at Vue Rooftop
<p>Hey Bachelor Nation!!<br>Are you a fan of ABC’s "The Bachelor"? Looking for a night out with the girls? Come watch The Bachelor on the big screen!<br>Tickets Include:<br>$5 Food/Drink Voucher<br>Guaranteed Seat at Event<br>120” TV Viewing Screen<br>Bachelor Bracket Entry (Prizes awarded!)<br>Bachelor Bingo (Prizes awarded!) </p> 2020-02-17 21:00:00 -06002/17/206:30 p.m.Vue RooftopIowa City -
Bachelor Viewing Parties at Vue Rooftop
<p>Hey Bachelor Nation!!<br>Are you a fan of ABC’s "The Bachelor"? Looking for a night out with the girls? Come watch The Bachelor on the big screen!<br>Tickets Include:<br>$5 Food/Drink Voucher<br>Guaranteed Seat at Event<br>120” TV Viewing Screen<br>Bachelor Bracket Entry (Prizes awarded!)<br>Bachelor Bingo (Prizes awarded!) </p> 2020-02-24 21:00:00 -06002/24/206:30 p.m.Vue RooftopIowa City