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2200 C St. SW , Cedar Rapids(319) 362-85001400 Inspiration Place SW , Cedar Rapids
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Robot Film Series: I, Robot
<p>To celebrate 100 years of robots, we will be showing some of our favorite robot films! Our second film of the series will be <em>I, Robot</em>.</p><p>In 2035, advanced, highly intelligent robots fill many of the public service positions throughout the world. Detective Del Spooner doesn’t trust robots and highly suspects that one played a role in the death of the founder of U.S Robotics, Alfred Lanning. During his investigation, and with the help of a robot expert, Spooner uncovers a conspiracy that could endanger all of humanity! Rated PG-13, 115 minutes.</p>
4/09/205:30 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Music @ the Museum: Harafica Cymbal Band
<p>In partnership with Orchestra Iowa, the NCSML welcomes the Cymbal band, Harafica, for the first time in Iowa. This eight member band was founded in 1999 by a group of young men attending elementary music school in Moravia. More than 20 years later, the group is still playing a repertoire of Czech and Slovak folk and modern songs, including original pieces. Attend their Iowa debut to experience their distinct sound composed exclusively for their global 2020 tour.</p><p><strong>Cost: </strong>$8 for members, $12 for non-members.<br>Registration preferred.</p><p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong> CRST International</p>
4/09/207:29 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Movin' at the Museum: April
<p>Movin’ at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! So, come on out and get movin’!<br><br>Saturday, April 11: POUND<br>Saturday, April 18: POUND<br><br>Presented by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CRSTInternational/" target="_blank">CRST International</a> </p>
4/11/2010:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Jump for Freedom - Dock Dogs
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is excited to announce “Jump for Freedom,” a Dock Dogs® national canine aquatics competition RETURNS in 2020! Starting on Thursday, June 25th, 2020 through Sunday, June 28th, 2020 on the front lawn of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. </p><p>DockDogs is a series of competitive dog jumping events held across the nation each year. Comprised of three aquatic events; big air, extreme vertical and speed retrieval, the competition provides entertainment for both human and canine. Over the past five years, the festival has been home to one of these competitions, providing a fun, unique experience to Cedar Rapids, and helping to bring together people of all ages.</p><p>As seen on ESPN, ABC and Outdoor Channel, Dock Dogs® has become the fastest growing sport on four legs. The competition features four events for canines to participate in: Big Air, Extreme Vertical, Speed Retrieve and Iron Dog. Dock Dogs is the world’s premier canine aquatic competition.</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:registration@dockdogs.com">registration@dockdogs.com</a><br>Tel.: 330-241-4975</p><p>This event is open for all canines 6 months or older to compete, either by pre-registering through the Dock Dogs® website, <a href="http://www.dockdogs.com/" target="_blank">www.dockdogs.com</a>, visiting us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/EIDDC/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or registering onsite on a first come first serve basis.</p> 2020-02-24 18:00:00 -0600
6/25/2012:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Jump for Freedom - Dock Dogs
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is excited to announce “Jump for Freedom,” a Dock Dogs® national canine aquatics competition RETURNS in 2020! Starting on Thursday, June 25th, 2020 through Sunday, June 28th, 2020 on the front lawn of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. </p><p>DockDogs is a series of competitive dog jumping events held across the nation each year. Comprised of three aquatic events; big air, extreme vertical and speed retrieval, the competition provides entertainment for both human and canine. Over the past five years, the festival has been home to one of these competitions, providing a fun, unique experience to Cedar Rapids, and helping to bring together people of all ages.</p><p>As seen on ESPN, ABC and Outdoor Channel, Dock Dogs® has become the fastest growing sport on four legs. The competition features four events for canines to participate in: Big Air, Extreme Vertical, Speed Retrieve and Iron Dog. Dock Dogs is the world’s premier canine aquatic competition.</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:registration@dockdogs.com">registration@dockdogs.com</a><br>Tel.: 330-241-4975</p><p>This event is open for all canines 6 months or older to compete, either by pre-registering through the Dock Dogs® website, <a href="http://www.dockdogs.com/" target="_blank">www.dockdogs.com</a>, visiting us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/EIDDC/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or registering onsite on a first come first serve basis.</p> 2020-06-26 18:00:00 -0500
6/26/2010:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Jump for Freedom - Dock Dogs
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is excited to announce “Jump for Freedom,” a Dock Dogs® national canine aquatics competition RETURNS in 2020! Starting on Thursday, June 25th, 2020 through Sunday, June 28th, 2020 on the front lawn of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. </p><p>DockDogs is a series of competitive dog jumping events held across the nation each year. Comprised of three aquatic events; big air, extreme vertical and speed retrieval, the competition provides entertainment for both human and canine. Over the past five years, the festival has been home to one of these competitions, providing a fun, unique experience to Cedar Rapids, and helping to bring together people of all ages.</p><p>As seen on ESPN, ABC and Outdoor Channel, Dock Dogs® has become the fastest growing sport on four legs. The competition features four events for canines to participate in: Big Air, Extreme Vertical, Speed Retrieve and Iron Dog. Dock Dogs is the world’s premier canine aquatic competition.</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:registration@dockdogs.com">registration@dockdogs.com</a><br>Tel.: 330-241-4975</p><p>This event is open for all canines 6 months or older to compete, either by pre-registering through the Dock Dogs® website, <a href="http://www.dockdogs.com/" target="_blank">www.dockdogs.com</a>, visiting us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/EIDDC/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or registering onsite on a first come first serve basis.</p> 2020-06-27 18:00:00 -0500
6/27/2010:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Jump for Freedom - Dock Dogs
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is excited to announce “Jump for Freedom,” a Dock Dogs® national canine aquatics competition RETURNS in 2020! Starting on Thursday, June 25th, 2020 through Sunday, June 28th, 2020 on the front lawn of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. </p><p>DockDogs is a series of competitive dog jumping events held across the nation each year. Comprised of three aquatic events; big air, extreme vertical and speed retrieval, the competition provides entertainment for both human and canine. Over the past five years, the festival has been home to one of these competitions, providing a fun, unique experience to Cedar Rapids, and helping to bring together people of all ages.</p><p>As seen on ESPN, ABC and Outdoor Channel, Dock Dogs® has become the fastest growing sport on four legs. The competition features four events for canines to participate in: Big Air, Extreme Vertical, Speed Retrieve and Iron Dog. Dock Dogs is the world’s premier canine aquatic competition.</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:registration@dockdogs.com">registration@dockdogs.com</a><br>Tel.: 330-241-4975</p><p>This event is open for all canines 6 months or older to compete, either by pre-registering through the Dock Dogs® website, <a href="http://www.dockdogs.com/" target="_blank">www.dockdogs.com</a>, visiting us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/EIDDC/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or registering onsite on a first come first serve basis.</p> 2020-06-28 18:00:00 -0500
6/28/2010:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Music at the Museum: ViceBox
<p>Start your holiday weekend right, with the sounds Music at the Museum: Freedom Festival Edition! </p><p>The band for this year, ViceBox, will be featured under the stars at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library's Amphitheater. Join us and this high energy “rock and roll” band, with fun twists on some of your favorites, and just enough funk to keep you dancing.</p><p>ViceBox has quickly earned a reputation for being one of the most versatile and entertaining bands in eastern Iowa. Each member brings influences as diverse as a member of a metal band, a member of a marching band, and our ultimate customer service advocates-our experienced wedding DJ’s. The result is one of the most diverse mixes of music designed specifically to keep your guests entertained and on their feet. As one of our new Facebook fans recently stated “I was trying to walk outside for a moment, but couldn’t because I had no idea what you were going to play next and didn’t want to miss it!”</p><p><strong>Gates open for this concert at 5:00 pm.</strong></p><p>Plenty of room to dance, bring your lawn chairs - <strong>no coolers please</strong>, but picnics welcome! Hy-Vee will have food available for purchase. BEVERAGE GARDEN! Beverages will be available for purchase. </p> 2020-02-24 21:00:00 -0600
7/03/206:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Artists as Activists Guided Tour
<p>Let’s decode contemporary art together. Through this discussion-based tour you’ll gain some useful tools to help break down the pieces in this exhibit, and gain a new appreciation for the abstract and conceptual. All knowledge levels welcome.</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> Regular admission, members always free.<br>Registration preferred.</p><p><strong>Presented by: </strong>CRST International</p>
4/25/201:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Miracle of the White Stallions Film Screening
<p>VE Day’s 75<sup>th</sup> Anniversary is May 8 this year, join us in commemorating this historic event with a film screening for all ages. Victory in Europe Day, generally known as VE Day or V-E Day, or simply as V-Day, is a day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces on May 8, 1945.</p><p>Based on the autobiographical novel <em>The Dancing White Horses of Vienna</em> by Alois Podhajsky, <em>Miracle of the White Stallions </em>tells the true story of the evacuation of the Lipizzaner horses from the Spanish Riding School during World War II. Not rated, 117 minutes.</p><p><strong>Cost:</strong> Regular admission, members always free.<br>Registration preferred.</p><p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong> Sokol Cedar Rapids</p>
4/26/202:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Food Walking Tour of Czech Village
<p>Join National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library staff on a walking food tour of historic Czech Village. Learn about the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood while sampling food and drinks. Special stories associated with food and restaurants in the Village will be highlighted.</p><p>The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes. Meet at the NCSML’s clock tower (corner of 16th Ave SW and Inspiration Pl SW) by 6:00 p.m. Parking is available in the museum’s lots or in Czech Village. The museum’s parking garage will not be open for this program. In case of thunderstorms/lightning, a rain date will be posted. Please make note of any dietary restrictions when purchasing your ticket or feel free to contact Teresa Stenstrup, Director of Programs, at <a href="mailto:tstenstrup@ncsml.org">tstenstrup@ncsml.org</a> or 319-362-8500.</p><p><strong>Cost: </strong>$25 for NCSML members, $30 for general admission.<br>Registration required.</p><p><strong>Presented by:</strong> CRST International</p>
4/28/206:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
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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 -
School's Out - Poetree
<p>Help us fill a tree with poems! We're creating a Poetree in honor of National Poetry Month.</p><p>Stop in the Commons of the downtown library to write a poem for our Poetree. This program is part of our School's Out series, for children grades K-5.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-03-03 23:00:00 -0600
4/10/2010:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
School's Out: Poetree
<p>Help us fill a tree with poems! We're creating a Poetree in honor of National Poetry Month.</p><p>Stop in the Community Room at Ladd Library to write a poem for our Poetree. This program is part of our School's Out series, for children grades K-5.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-03-03 14:00:00 -0600
4/10/201:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Who Was? A Storytime
<p>Based on the Who Was Story time series, on the second Saturday of the month a middle or high-school student will transform into a famous African American and lead a story hour.</p><p>This year the Cedar Rapids Public Library is partnering with the African American Museum of Iowa to provide a collaborative story time highlighting and celebrating local and national African American historical and contemporary figures. Over the span of the entire year, there will be creative projects, musical activities and more. This program is most beneficial for children between the ages of 6-12 years old. All are welcome.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-04-14 12:00:00 -0500
4/11/2011:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Taste of Plum Grove
<p>Celebrating 25 years of the Heritage Gardens!</p><p>The annual celebration, hosted by the Johnson County Master Gardeners, is a tribute to Iowa’s history and food.</p><p>Built in 1844, Plum Grove was the home of Robert and Friendly Lucas. Robert served as the first governor of the Territory of Iowa from 1838 until 1841. Iowa was admitted to the Union as a state December 3, 1846.</p><p>After years of negotiating with the Johnson County Historical Society that cares for the property, longtime Master Gardener Betty Kelly launched the garden in 1995 as the state planned Iowa’s Sesquicentennial. “The garden was another opportunity to inform the public about the state’s history, agriculture and its citizens.”</p><p>Through the years, Plum Grove heirloom gardens have received local, state and national recognition including the first Iowa State Service Award, National Smithsonian Garden Award and an Irving Weber Award. Twice Plum Grove has been a featured garden on the Project GREEN Garden Tour.</p><p>Each year, the food for the Taste is prepared and served by Johnson County Master Gardeners.</p><p>This event is open to the public.<em> $5 suggested donation.</em></p> 2020-02-06 19:00:00 -0600
7/10/205:30 p.m.Plum Grove Historic HomeIowa City -
Neighborhood Bicycle Tour
<p>Brucemore, Iowa's only National Trust Historic Site, presents a Neighborhood Bicycle Tour. Bring your bike and helmet and join a Brucemore guide for a casual ride through the neighborhood designed by the same landscape architect as Brucemore while you learn about the history, architecture, and previous residents of one of Cedar Rapids’ most beautiful areas. </p> 2020-02-08 15:00:00 -0600
5/31/201:30 p.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
Neighborhood Bicycle Tour
<p>Brucemore, Iowa's only National Trust Historic Site, presents a Neighborhood Bicycle Tour. Bring your bike and helmet and join a Brucemore guide for a casual ride through the neighborhood designed by the same landscape architect as Brucemore while you learn about the history, architecture, and previous residents of one of Cedar Rapids’ most beautiful areas. </p><p><br></p> 2020-02-08 19:00:00 -0600
5/28/205:30 p.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
34th Army Band Concert @ Lowe Park
<p>The 34th Army Concert Band is performing a FREE concert at the beautiful Lowe Park Amphitheatre in Marion, IA. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the concert. Coolers are allowed at this event. Food vendors will be on sit and available for purchase. </p><p>The 34th Army Band, Iowa Army National Guard, is currently stationed in Fairfield, Iowa and is the only military band in the state of Iowa. The Band is under the command and direction of CW3 Kent C. Wesselink of Eagle Grove, Iowa and 1SG Brian D. Pappaducas of Ankeny, Iowa. </p><p>The mission of the Band is to provide music throughout the spectrum of military operations, instill in our Soldiers the will to fight and win, and foster the support of our citizens and promote our national interests at home and abroad. The 34th Army Band is made up of citizen Soldiers whose civilian occupations include teachers, salesmen, corporate management, engineers and students. Members of the Band live throughout Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Nebraska. They assemble for a minimum of one weekend a month plus fifteen Annual Training days per year.</p><p>The current focus of the 34th Army Band has been developing small Music Performance Teams (MPTs) to expand their ability to support more musical requests both for military and community events throughout Iowa. Current MPTs include the Concert and Marching Bands, the “42Romeo”, “Scrap Metal” and “Sidewinders” popular music groups, “Synergy Winds” woodwind quintet, “Brass Five” ceremonial brass ensemble, and “Operation Groove” jazz ensemble.</p> 2020-02-24 21:00:00 -0600
6/28/206:00 p.m.Lowe Park 4500 10th Street, Marion, Iowa 52302Marion -
Atlases, Maps, and More: The Melchoir Huebinger Lecture
<p>This lecture, presented by Mike Flaherty, will provide a wealth of information about Melchoir Huebinger and his creation of the first Iowa road atlas. Melchoir Huebinger worked as a cartographer in the later part of the 1800s and the early 1900s. His work helped convince the nation that Iowa had “stepped out of the mud” and had new, modern paved roads. Huebinger and his company, the Iowa Publishing Co., were features at the Chicago and St. Louis World Fairs.</p><p>Mike will show off part of his collection of rare maps and atlases during this event.</p><p>This event is free and open to the public.</p> 2020-02-06 14:30:00 -0600
4/26/201:00 p.m.Johnson County Historical SocietyCoralville -
Pancake Breakfast
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is bringing the annual pancake breakfast inside the Veterans Memorial Colliseum! The Freedom Festival is excited to highlight this beautifully restored, historic building in Cedar Rapids. Exhibits will be open during the breakfast for your enjoyment.</p><p>Bring your family, friends, neighbors and anyone else who doesn't want to cook on a national holiday and we'll do the cooking for you! After pancakes, be sure to stop by the 2nd Avenue Bridge for the Freedom Festival Car Show! </p><p>BREAKFAST PRICES:<br><strong>$1 OFF with Freedom Festival Button</strong><br>$6 - Adults (11+)<br>$3 - Children (6 - 10)<br>Children 5 - Under FREE </p> 2020-02-24 12:00:00 -0600
7/04/208:00 a.m.Veterans Memorial ColiseumCedar Rapids -
Hike It Baby! Hike
<p dir="ltr">Parents and their children from birth to school age are invited to join the Cedar Rapids Hike It Baby chapter for a family-friendly hike at the Nature Center! Hike It Baby is a national non-profit organization that offers new parents an opportunity to connect and get into nature with their young children. Dress appropriately for the weather, as we will be outdoors for the full hour. Baby carriers and all-terrain strollers are welcome, but strollers are not suitable for all trails. Feel free to pack a lunch to enjoy with the group on the Patio afterwards! Free for Hike It Baby members, $5 per adult for non-members. All children free.</p> 2020-03-30 11:00:00 -05005/30/2010:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Who Was? A Storytime - Stevie Wonder
<p>Based on the Who Was Story time series, on the second Saturday of the month a middle or high-school student will lead a story hour based on the life of a famous African American.</p><p>This year the Cedar Rapids Public Library is partnering with the African American Museum of Iowa to provide a collaborative story time highlighting and celebrating local and national African American historical and contemporary figures. Over the span of the entire year, there will be creative projects, musical activities and more. This program is most beneficial for children between the ages of 6-12 years old. All are welcome. This event is sponsored by the Academy for Personal and Scholastic Success.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2020-03-04 12:00:00 -0600
5/09/2011:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Lucas Farms History Day (JCHS Activities)
<div data-block="true" data-editor="3gi63" data-offset-key="56p3j-0-0"><div data-offset-key="56p3j-0-0"><span data-offset-key="56p3j-0-0">Save the date for this special day (although keep an eye out for activities possibly switching to Sunday the 28th)! The Lucas Farms History Day is a festival just south of downtown Iowa City. Easily accessible, the festival includes free food, games, and much more!</span></div></div><div data-offset-key="5lqoj-0-0"><br></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="3gi63" data-offset-key="5lqoj-0-0"><div data-offset-key="5lqoj-0-0">This event is part of a summer series highlighting the Meskwaki Nation and their history in Eastern Iowa. As a part of the Lucas Farms Neighborhood, the JCHS is happy to welcome the John Hauberg Indian Museum to Plum Grove. The Hauberg will provide activities for people of all ages and is a good source of information about the historical lives of Native people in Iowa.</div></div> 2020-02-06 17:00:00 -0600
6/27/201:00 p.m.Plum Grove Historic HomeIowa City -
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The Idea of Dance
<p>This event was made possible in part by Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts and CSPS Hall.<br><br>The Idea of Dance is an hour long program of original work that combines live poetry with dance and musical recordings. Wendy Labinger will read her poetry while Travelers Dance performs movement choreographed by Angela Hayes for each poem. Recorded music by Bo Ramsey and jazz artist Jarrett Purdy accompanies each piece. Audience members are encouraged to stay for a post-performance discussion.<br>The title poem of the performance, “The Idea of Dance” was written by Ms. Labinger in the wake of the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shootings in Orlando. Since then, additional mass shootings have occurred at other music-dance venues, including those in Las Vegas and Thousand Oaks, California. This title piece contrasts the joy of dance with the horror of unexpected gun violence. To honor our common humanity, the choreography features Latin, Near/Middle Eastern, Hip Hop/Break, Ballet, and Modern dance.<br>The program seeks to demonstrate how collaborations between art forms can result in a whole that is even greater than the parts. We hope audience members will feel the unique energy created when poetry, dance and music are combined. The comments and perceptions of audience members afterwards will help the performing artists gain additional insight into their own work. </p> 2020-03-14 21:00:00 -0500
5/30/208:00 p.m.CSPS HallCedar Rapids -
Flag Retirement / Honor Walk
<p>Join us to honor our military and educate your family about the respectful retirement of our American flag. The ceremony will take place at a new location, Kirkwood Community College at the Linn Hall Parking lot. </p><p>Take the main entrance to Kirkwood and the ceremony will be immediately to your right in the large parking lot. A reading of all the names of fallen soldiers from Iowa during the war in Afghanistan and Iraq will be a special part of this ceremony. </p><p>When the United States flag becomes worn, torn, faded or badly soiled, it is time to replace it with a new flag, and the old flag should be "retired" with all the dignity and respect befitting as a symbol of our nation. Like a fallen soldier, a flag that is being retired must be handled with reverence and dignity. </p><p>The traditional method of retirement is to incinerate the flag, but this does not mean we simply drop the flag into the fire. Instead, the flag, like that fallen soldier, will be properly encased and prepared for cremation and burial. </p><p>Following the Flag Retirement Ceremony, we invite all to walk the track for this year's FIRST Honor Walk. Add the name(s) of a Veteran to the luminaries and read about some of the stories of Veteran's that have been nominated this year throughout the walk.</p> 2020-02-24 20:00:00 -0600
6/20/206:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids -
POSTPONED: The Barefoot Movement
<p>We regret to announce that this show has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to announce a reschedule date soon. In the meantime, we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.</p><p>Heartfelt, energetic, and down home. Heralded by CMT Edge as "one of the most promising bands on the bluegrass scene," the music of the Nashville based group The Barefoot Movement is as down to earth as their intention for members of their audience: sit back, relax, take your shoes off, and stay a while. All the worries and frustrations of the world melt away as this charming, acoustic band takes listeners back to a simpler place and time. Whether you're seeking emotional ballads or rip-roaring barn-burners, you can expect a collection of music that offers something for everyone. With two full length albums, an EP of traditional music, several cross-country tours, and appearances at some of the top bluegrass festivals in the United States already under their belt, the possibilities for this act are endless. The group has enjoyed almost non-stop touring including a trip to Burkina Faso, Africa where they were guests of the American Embassy, and in September of 2014, they received a Momentum Award, naming them "Band of the Year" by the International Bluegrass Music Association.<br><br>Their show is as fun to watch as it is to hear. The smiles on the faces of the band are obvious displays of the joy and excitement they feel when performing and the audience shares in the fun. With effortlessly executed transitions, the pacing between the softer and more vigorous numbers constantly has fans on the edge of their seats.<br><br>The "movement" can be traced back to the teen years of singer-songwriter and fiddler Noah Wall, of Oxford, NC. Just as she had begun penning her first compositions, she met mandolinist Tommy Norris their senior year of high school. Convinced of their musical chemistry and driven by mutual ambition, they continued to build the band from the ground up throughout their college careers. While Tommy studied classical music and recording engineering at Western Carolina University, Noah chose East Tennessee State, particularly for their Bluegrass, Old-time and Country Music Program. Here she began to shape her musical identity, under the tutelage of ETSU's renown staff, and found an instrumental home in old time fiddling. With the addition of versatile guitarist and singer Alex Conerly of Hattiesburg, MS in 2013, and most recently, Katie Blomarz of Frankfort, IL on the upright bass, the lineup was complete with all the elements that make up the Barefoot sound: lush harmonies, thoughtful instrumentation, and memorable melodies.<br><br>It has now been seven years since The Barefoot Movement took off their shoes and took to the stage. Hard work and talent have taken them from east coast to west, from north to south, and even across the Atlantic Ocean. They have appeared in Country Weekly Magazine, <a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FRollingStone.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR07g8NaWTuJtO8qvxXH3BhR_gEvfo54jOxPHh83QfkNZjrGNd-sSKVpA-E&h=AT1xDIAfe6n4mW6wA1a4BNsRZJKmmNi1jQgBFPgtN4Pv3XixSj75jhRuxWX36mbYW5EDCfXyMAMjUq0I6PyWiPHR0yjO7oGLJ8PFIus79woxJtwzLCIQX-rvzAYwUOIQUGPo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RollingStone.com</a>, CMT Edge, Music City Roots, and Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour. Their original music was featured on the Outdoor Channel's program "Huntin' the World: Southern Style" and their music video for their popular song "Second Time Around" has been seen nationally on the Zuus Country Network. They have been selected as showcase artists at both the International Bluegrass Music Association and the Americana Festival conferences and were first runners up at the 2013 Telluride Bluegrass Festival's New Band Competition.<br><br>With crowds teeming with enthusiasm at every performance, and new fans joining the fold across the nation, word is surely spreading and the message is clear: barefoot is better. Won't you join the movement?</p> 2020-03-14 23:00:00 -0500
5/02/208:00 p.m.CSPS HallCedar Rapids -
POSTPONED: Mississippi Heat
<p><strong>We regret to announce that this show has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to announce a reschedule date soon. In the meantime, we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Led by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mississippiheat/" target="_blank">Mississippi Heat</a> is a world-class Chicago Blues Band. Their motto is “Traditional Blues With A Unique Sound” as they present fresh yet vintage-based musical ideas.<br><br>MISSISSIPPI HEAT’s name is a reflection of Pierre’s reverence for Mississippi’s blues culture and music. The band’s conviction is that there is no deeper music than Delta-inspired blues to express what lies in everyone’s soul. They have received world-wide critical acclaim, including from Living Blues Magazine: “MISSISSIPPI HEAT delivers its traditional urban blues with a freshness, energy and competence that makes them a treasure on today’s Chicago scene.”<br><br>Mississippi Heat is known internationally for their passionate blues delivery. Overseas and national touring have been an integral part of their work for decades. The band has appeared at many world-famous festivals including many in the US (like the Pocono’s and the Chicago Blues Festivals), Scandinavia, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Canada, Tunisia, Finland, Venezuela and in Mexico, among many others. Besides a scheduled European tour for 2018, they will also soon perform in Dubai.<br><br>Buddy Guy has gone on record saying that it’s “been a long time since I heard a good blues band like this.” And recently the band received this critical acclaim from Bonnie Tallman at the Billtown Blues Festival (Hughesville, PA): “Can’t find enough words to express how blown away everyone was with the Mississippi Heat performance! It was spectacular in every way.”<br><br>The band has made waves on the blues charts by regularly reaching the #1 spot on Living Blues Magazine’s radio charts.</p> 2020-03-14 23:00:00 -0500
5/16/208:00 p.m.CSPS HallCedar Rapids -
Mt. Trashmore Challenge
<p>Take the 2020 Mount Trashmore Challenge: Get in shape, have fun and check out one of Cedar Rapids’ newest destinations!<br><br>Celebrate the beauty of the view from the top with friends, while supporting a local community-building non-profit. Experience the variety of trails by walking, running or biking. Registration for the Mt. Trashmore Challenge $35. T-shirt available after registration. <br><br>Take the 2020 Mount Trashmore Challenge: Get in shape, have fun and check out one of Cedar Rapids’ newest destinations! The Mt. Trashmore Challenge (May-October 2020) will be the goal of climbing our local treasure Mt. Trashmore 140 times—a distance equal to ascending Mount Everest! The distance will be recorded via Mt. Trashmore Challenge phone app. (more details coming soon) For each milestone you make, celebrate by enjoying the breathtaking view from the top as well as perks from local businesses.<br><br>Several routes available - walk, run or bike. Trail information is available here: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftrashmorechallenge.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3aJIahw7cnLq5dwmMsVNWBUDk13poc71sbXshY81Nto-ijvsizWA0KXuA&h=AT0xJbFgRSlAYfFdvPgIjtOkPUGjU_i97qM9fau42knzmFwsWaMs_eW1fdWGUeINhpMFnXbj474GPi8BAIcITfJtYQH9hQM2shBUfNdgNRnRTDsr8B9nEXVoYsoDM22t3Q" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">trashmorechallenge.com</a><br><br>* Challenge is from April 2020-October 2020 (Facebook limits the number of dates per event)<br><br>Mt. Trashmore sits at the edge of the Czech Village and New Bohemia neighborhoods. Stop by after your fitness goals for refreshing drinks, tasty dishes and local shopping - all while supporting local community development through The District Czech Village - New Bohemia Main Street Program.<br><br>More Information Here: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftrashmorechallenge.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3MPMwsG6WJdkgt97rWX-9DMsCmY9leUjxN7daqhzQxN-oqWfVN0K3_0DM&h=AT05CTzCrg4yHSKfwcz-ckxqiM1tsDTX6cbZ_4R0NJkhIbcEDZ8d3NHKRBDfHc5_Yaoz7Mgkfz2vCUH_U8g14DCYnM8nYP5vEf-fm3p1cBtZfoAs947GGt2R7NYNVK4fjw" href="https://trashmorechallenge.com/?fbclid=IwAR3MPMwsG6WJdkgt97rWX-9DMsCmY9leUjxN7daqhzQxN-oqWfVN0K3_0DM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trashmorechallenge.com/</a> </p> 2020-01-14 18:00:00 -0600
4/20/2010:00 a.m.Mt. Calvary CemeteryCedar Rapids -
Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellrasiers
<p>Dwayne (Dopsie) Rubin hails from one of the most influential Zydeco families in the world. Although inspired by tradition, Dwayne has developed his own high energy style that defies existing stereotypes and blazes a refreshingly distinct path for 21st century Zydeco music. This singer/songwriter and accordionist has performed all over the world since debuting his band, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, at age 19.<br><br>As a tribute to his late father, Rockin’ Dopsie, Sr., Dwayne will record an album of his Dad’s greatest zydeco hits. Dwayne and the Hellraisers are currently in the studio wrapping up their 6th studio album, a follow up to Up In Flames, their second album to be prenominated for a Grammy Award. The Louisiana native writes both the lyrics and music for his songs and describes the upcoming album as soulful with a touch of blues and old time zydeco feel. The new album will receive additional air time on Sirius XM satellite radio. The band plans to promote their album by touring both nationally and abroad and appearing on late night talk shows. 2015 will mark their 7th summer promotional tour in Europe, adding to the 70+ international festivals they have performed in the last 2 years.<br><br>Dwayne Dopsie, grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, as well as four of the Hellraisers. Dwayne has created the perfect band of hand picked musicians. The washboard player, Paul Lafleur, possesses skill and timing that are unmatched, making him a true musician, not just a marvel holding a washboard. Combined, the band has over 100 years of experience playing Zydeco music and it shows in every performance. The energy, true talent, and exuberance that Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers emit from stage makes it obvious that there is no competition for this band.<br><br>Not only has Dwayne’s band mastered zydeco music, they also add a bit of rhythm and blues, funk, rock and roll, reggae and pop to their performances, making them a very versatile choice for any audience. This Indie artist was named “The Hottest Accordionist” in America for his ability to both work the crowd and pump out musical harmony in grandiose fashion. Dwayne doesn’t confine himself to the stage; he interacts with the crowd, blurring the barrier between performer and audience. Audiences jump to their feet energized by Dwayne’s musical innovation, charismatic performance and sheer, raw talent. His ability to capture the imagination, heart and soul of his audience makes Dwayne one of today’s most dynamic performers.<br><br>Adding this band to a festival or event line-up is a must and you, too, will be just as excited as your audience as Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers take you into the realm of their on-stage fury aka Dopsie Mania. </p> 2020-03-14 22:00:00 -0500
6/11/207:00 p.m.CSPS HallCedar Rapids