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Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments
<p>In this class, participants will construct three fused glass ornaments suitable for the Christmas tree or to use as sun catchers! Materials fee $20.</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> 2019-08-13 15:00:00 -050012/14/191:00 p.m.Wapsi Glass WorksIowa City -
Holiday Crafting Hoopla
<p>Make a heap of holiday goodies to help you get in the holiday mood! Stop by the Storytime Room from 2-4 to create winter crafts to decorate or give away as gifts. From Snowflakes to Stars of David, we've got you covered for your cute ornamental needs! </p> 2019-12-03 16:00:00 -060012/14/192:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
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42P Creator Space: 1-4 Panel Comics
<p>Join 42nd Parallel for a one hour workshop creating your own 1 to 4 panel comic. The workshop is led by comic artist, Dylan Jacobson, and covers the principles of telling your own story with comics. This workshop includes: paper, pencils, coloring supplies, and a chance to work with a comic book writer and artist. Extra time to finish your piece may be available. Though it is not necessary to take the previous cartoon character workshop, this class serves as an extension of it.</p> 2019-11-11 15:00:00 -060012/14/192:00 p.m.42nd Parallel Art Gallery & Studios LLCDubuque , Iowa -
Saturdays at the Stanley: Get Cozy at the Stanley
<p>Put on your comfy clothes and snuggle up. Join us for an afternoon of <em>hygge,</em> the Danish word for coziness, comfort, and well-being, especially important in the winter months. Director Lauren Lessing will guide visitors through some of the coziest works in the collection to help us embrace the comforting possibilities cold winter afternoons can offer.</p><p><strong>Saturdays at the Stanley</strong> brings the museum’s collection to audiences in a casual, fun, and interactive atmosphere. Each event has a theme that looks at our artwork from a different perspective. Curators lead visitors through a selection of works, share stories about the artists and subject matter, and open the discussion up to the audience. We invite visitors of all ages to participate in these conversations and get (re)acquainted with our collection as we look forward to the opening of our new building! </p><p><em>2019-2020 Saturdays at the Stanley events are sponsored in part by Little Village</em>.</p>12/14/192:00 p.m.University of Iowa Stanley Museum of ArtIowa City -
A Very Merry Christmas in Swisher
<div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="49q78-0-0"><div data-offset-key="49q78-0-0"><span data-offset-key="49q78-0-0"><span data-text="true">It’s going to be another fun-filled, festive evening in downtown Swisher at our annual holiday event - A Very Merry Christmas Celebration!!</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="3to48-0-0"><div data-offset-key="3to48-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3to48-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="69tdk-0-0"><div data-offset-key="69tdk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="69tdk-0-0"><span data-text="true">Join us for our Lighted Christmas Parade, *Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides*, Shop Local ‘n Social, Cookie Walk, Cookie Decorating, Holiday Tree Walk, Kids Crafts, Live Music & more! </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="21h10-0-0"><div data-offset-key="21h10-0-0"><span data-offset-key="21h10-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="1c4qs-0-0"><div data-offset-key="1c4qs-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1c4qs-0-0"><span data-text="true">The Jefferson-Monroe Fire Department will bring Santa Claus through town in the Parade and make a stop at Kava House @ 6:30 for Hot Cocoa and to visit with the kiddos!</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="2f5mo-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2f5mo-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2f5mo-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="9gbk1-0-0"><div data-offset-key="9gbk1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9gbk1-0-0"><span data-text="true">Schedule of Events:</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="9a8um-0-0"><div data-offset-key="9a8um-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9a8um-0-0"><span data-text="true">—————————</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="el0ef-0-0"><div data-offset-key="el0ef-0-0"><span data-offset-key="el0ef-0-0"><span data-text="true">4:00-5:30pm</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="d47md-0-0"><div data-offset-key="d47md-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d47md-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Kids Craft - Location TBD</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="df9o9-0-0"><div data-offset-key="df9o9-0-0"><span data-offset-key="df9o9-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="27g60-0-0"><div data-offset-key="27g60-0-0"><span data-offset-key="27g60-0-0"><span data-text="true">4:00-6:00pm</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="9js8g-0-0"><div data-offset-key="9js8g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9js8g-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Horse Drawn Wagon Rides</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="edc90-0-0"><div data-offset-key="edc90-0-0"><span data-offset-key="edc90-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Shop Local ‘n Social @ Vault Boutique & Plum Creek Boutique</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="ch5ur-0-0"><div data-offset-key="ch5ur-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ch5ur-0-0"><span data-text="true">• WILOS Cookie Walk @ Library</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="dtaoj-0-0"><div data-offset-key="dtaoj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dtaoj-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Holiday Tree Walk - watch for details</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="da7d3-0-0"><div data-offset-key="da7d3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="da7d3-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Cookie Decorating @ Swisher Legion</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="483ps-0-0"><div data-offset-key="483ps-0-0"><span data-offset-key="483ps-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Jolly Jam Session & Activities @ DanceMor</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="2http-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2http-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2http-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="9uh85-0-0"><div data-offset-key="9uh85-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9uh85-0-0"><span data-text="true">5:30-7:00pm</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="5ifk5-0-0"><div data-offset-key="5ifk5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5ifk5-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Christmas Caroling </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="4r8h3-0-0"><div data-offset-key="4r8h3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4r8h3-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="c8brf-0-0"><div data-offset-key="c8brf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c8brf-0-0"><span data-text="true">6:00pm</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="e01pm-0-0"><div data-offset-key="e01pm-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e01pm-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Lighted Christmas Parade on 2nd St.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="ft7o7-0-0"><div data-offset-key="ft7o7-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ft7o7-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="enkb9-0-0"><div data-offset-key="enkb9-0-0"><span data-offset-key="enkb9-0-0"><span data-text="true">6:30pm</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="2f3p2-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2f3p2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2f3p2-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Visit Santa Claus @ Kava House</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="as9ri-0-0"><div data-offset-key="as9ri-0-0"><span data-offset-key="as9ri-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="b3cbk-0-0"><div data-offset-key="b3cbk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b3cbk-0-0"><span data-text="true">6:30pm</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="2beqc-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2beqc-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2beqc-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Live Music w/ Ace Jones @ Black Squirrel Tap and Ugly Sweater Contest (Winners announced @ 10pm - Ages 21+)</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="d8ehs-0-0"><div data-offset-key="d8ehs-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d8ehs-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Live Music & Cedar Ridge Samplings (Ages 21+) @ DanceMor </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="dh6m4-0-0"><div data-offset-key="dh6m4-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dh6m4-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="fvd89-0-0"><div data-offset-key="fvd89-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fvd89-0-0"><span data-text="true">Have a business or organization that would like to enter a float in the Lighted Christmas Parade? It’s FREE to enter and your float just may be chosen as a winner in the contest! Line-up will start at 5:30 pm on the corner of Jefferson Ave/2nd St.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="b8l03-0-0"><div data-offset-key="b8l03-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b8l03-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="6h702-0-0"><div data-offset-key="6h702-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6h702-0-0"><span data-text="true">{*We kindly request no Santa characters/costumes on floats/entries to avoid any confusion when Santa makes his appearance in the parade!} Thank you!</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="898go-0-0"><div data-offset-key="898go-0-0"><span data-offset-key="898go-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="7v5q7-0-0"><div data-offset-key="7v5q7-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7v5q7-0-0"><span data-text="true">**Some of these events will be located outside, please dress for the weather**</span></span></div></div> 2019-11-11 19:00:00 -060012/14/194:00 p.m.Vault BoutiqueSwisher -
Karaoke with Bee's Knees at The Hide-Out Bistro & Grill
<p>Karaoke with Bee's knees EVERY Wednesday & Saturday 6PM-10PM! </p><p>Enjoy an evening filled with music, delicious food and drinks! </p><p>Don't miss out on our karaoke specials!</p> 2019-12-14 22:00:00 -060012/14/196:00 p.m.The Hide-Out Bistro & GrillCedar Rapids -
Acoustic Amazon Performance
<p><strong>Barb Francisco (aka the Acoustic Amazon) has been performing in bands and groups in the Cedar Rapids area for over 30 years. Now she's presenting a solo performance featuring a variety of entertaining music from different genres and eras that you will surely know... and maybe even sing along with!</strong> </p> 2019-12-07 22:00:00 -060012/14/197:00 p.m.Ramsey's Wine BistroMarion -
Straight White Men by Young Jean Lee
<p>A brash and bold new play for the holidays that explores male privilege with an anthropologist's curiosity and a razor-sharp wit. </p><p>When Ed and his three adult sons come together for Christmas, they enjoy pranks, trash-talking, and takeout Chinese food -- until an existential crisis threatens to tear their happy family apart. In a world where identity matters and privilege is problematic, what is the value of being a straight white man?<br><br>Performance Dates & Times:<br>Thursdays: Dec. 5* & 12* 7:30 PM<br>Fridays: Nov. 29, Dec. 6 & 13 7:30 PM<br>Saturdays: Nov. 30, Dec. 7** & 14 7:30 PM<br>Sundays: Dec. 1, 8, and 15 2:00 PM<br>* Free drink with every ticket on Thirsty Thursdays!<br>** Post-show talk back with Jennifer Buckley following performance on 12/7<br><br>TICKETS:<br>$30 Adults, 28 Seniors, $10 Students w/ID<br>By phone at (319) 338-7672, in person at 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, Tues & Wed 3-5PM, Thu & Fri 1-6PM, or 1 hour before each show. Online at <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.riversidetheatre.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0nyH-yOmZVp2P6757ZxS-ch3DstwWS7iGYn9JATQmL5AMtdPmjm_FgVMg&h=AT3yIvtX72N4gySV2kt6FH-pLWJranOxVqwRlvkn8H_cWfusGjeRUSZjUsjFmb1HL1g0b1B6nL49EkA7QiEJMqQDcUEsB1rGwR1dSCF46gj_MCAwGtl1sBfhfKO1ncL8NQ" href="http://www.riversidetheatre.org/?fbclid=IwAR0nyH-yOmZVp2P6757ZxS-ch3DstwWS7iGYn9JATQmL5AMtdPmjm_FgVMg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.riversidetheatre.org</a><br><br>Featuring Kevin Burford, Michael Francis, Diviin Huff, Kevin Michael Moore, Jaime Nevins, and Aaron Weiner. Set Design: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Emma Tremmel, Sound: Bri Atwood, Props: Stephen Polchert, Choreographer: Amy Simonson, Stage Managers: Alexis Hinman and Olivia Leslie, ASM: Noel VanDenBosch.<br><br>More information at <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.riversidetheatre.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2VYMWL52IANfAmLU0rEEX6Otdt5efZxNoISLHSX8kR-I7zEwH6SMyszrM&h=AT3yIvtX72N4gySV2kt6FH-pLWJranOxVqwRlvkn8H_cWfusGjeRUSZjUsjFmb1HL1g0b1B6nL49EkA7QiEJMqQDcUEsB1rGwR1dSCF46gj_MCAwGtl1sBfhfKO1ncL8NQ" href="http://www.riversidetheatre.org/?fbclid=IwAR2VYMWL52IANfAmLU0rEEX6Otdt5efZxNoISLHSX8kR-I7zEwH6SMyszrM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.riversidetheatre.org</a></p> 2019-12-14 21:00:00 -060012/14/197:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
Holiday Choral Concert: Rutter's Magnificat
<p><strong>When: </strong>Saturday, December 14th<br><strong>Time: </strong>7:30pm<br><strong>Where: </strong>St. Paul's United Methodist Church<br>1340 3rd Ave. SE<br>Cedar Rapids, IA 52403</p><p><strong>TICKETS: $15 in Advance, $20 at the Door, Students and Children are FREE</strong></p><p><strong>www.crcc.booktix.com</strong><br><br>The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale will be joined by St. Paul's Carillonneurs for this Holiday choral and bell spectacular. The program will feature Rutter's "Magnificat" with the brilliant soloist (former Miss Iowa), Jessica Pray.</p> 2019-10-30 21:00:00 -050012/14/197:30 p.m.St. Paul's United Methodist ChurchCedar Rapids -
UI Dance presents Graduate/Undergraduate Concert
<p>Presented by the University of Iowa Department of Dance<br><br><strong>Graduate/Undergraduate Concert</strong><br>December 11, 12, 13, 14 at 8:00 p.m.<br><a href="http://maps.uiowa.edu/nh">Space Place Theater</a><br><br>Works choreographed by graduate and undergraduate students in the University of Iowa Department of Dance will be featured in the Graduate/Undergraduate Concert.<br><br><strong><em>Eternal Somewhere Else</em></strong><br>Choreography by Juliet Remmers and Kate Vincek<br><br><strong><em>Is This Mine?</em></strong><br>Choreography by Laila J. Franklin<br><br><em><strong>What We Take With Us</strong></em><br>Choreography by Corbin Phillips<br><br><strong><em>the One Side Conversation</em></strong><br>Choreography by Ianka Hou<br><br><strong><em>scribbles in the dark</em></strong><br>Choreography by Allie Recht<br><br><strong><em>recovering pause</em></strong><br>Facilitation and direction by Ailey Picasso<br>While abstract in nature, this duet navigates tension in space built together and in isolation. Constructed around the embodiment and excavation of personal history and emotional lingering, this work invites stillness and motion to converse and delicate connection to unfold.<br><br><strong><em>Measuring The Depth</em></strong><br>Choreography by Angelica DeLashmette Hurst and Jeremy Cline</p><p>The final work in this performance will use strobe lighting effects.<br><br><strong>TICKETS:</strong><br>$14 Adults<br>$8 Seniors (65+)<br>$8 Students & Youth<br>Free UI Students (with valid ID)<br><br>Tickets are available through the Hancher Box Office at 319.335.1160 or 1.800.HANCHER or online at <a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hancher.uiowa.edu%2Ftickets%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2hOewYvQvhfbIcm_mDkn02FBkq_CO_nKEQ5ihcKY2Eb4ma9mprHngLF3E&h=AT0PQEb4gFyTDb5VBzBx85wiT7zS3nHw8TvNLxpJR88H-WYIECVowVKo8D61iklStZOWo2RAPOvrfnRrw3IToqR0E9qQmnxTiGncF7i9Y7Y7JyT0ubomglxD1lqzQp6E" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.hancher.uiowa.edu/tickets</a>.<br><br>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 the Hancher Box Office in advance at 319.335.1158.</p> 2019-12-14 21:30:00 -060012/14/198:00 p.m.Space Place TheaterIowa City -
A Carol Christmas
<p>Cedar Rapids performing singer/songwriter, Carol Montag, (formerly of the popular Christmas trio known as Tribute) will present a Christmas concert with Cameron Sullenberger, co-founder of Revival Theatre Company on piano and vocals; Matt Butler on cello, and Jeremiah de la Pena on percussion. They will be presenting traditional and contemporary Christmas carols along with a few personal favorites and songs that are totally new.</p> 2019-11-18 22:00:00 -060012/14/198:00 p.m.CSPS HallCedar Rapids -
Let’s Roam Iowa City scavenger hunt
<p>Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Iowa City? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Iowa City like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Iowa City discovering different destinations along the way, City of Literature has it all!</p><p>Just a few of the many stimulating stops are: Old State Capitol, County Courthouse, Englert Theatre, Lit Walk.</p><p><br></p><p>When we said these photo scavenger hunts are for everyone, we meant it; bridal parties we’re looking at you now! Out with the old Iowa City bachelorette party ideas, and in with the new, Let’s Roam is ready to lead you to premarital mayhem! Splendid for bachelors or bachelorettes, the laughs are guaranteed as you take on comical challenges and answer tough trivia. We can’t think of a better way to bond before the big day!</p><p><br></p><p>More adventures await with all the hunts in your area: City Beautiful, Musical Madison, and Lovely Lake Geneva.</p><p><br></p><p>It doesn’t matter how many hunters you have, Let’s Roam hunts are wonderful for large group activities in Iowa City too! If you’re looking for creative corporate event ideas; you can stop right there and contact us today. Split into teams to bring out the competitive spirit and camaraderie in your coworkers and find out who will make it into the Iowa City scavenger hunt hall of fame! </p><p><br></p><p>Toot toot! Roll on into the information station right here: </p><p><br></p><p>You'll have to navigate Iowa's Creative City to find victory. On this fun-filled Iowa City scavenger hunt, explore the pedestrian malls, literary landmarks and University of Iowa attractions.How did Illinois inspire the Old State Capitol? Why were the Englert's the sweetest couple in town? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Iowa City!.</p> 2019-12-15 23:59:00 -060012/15/1912:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
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'Rising Together: Protest in Print'
<p>This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition <em>Rising Together</em>.</p><p>Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.</p><p>In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.</p><p><strong><em>Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: </em></strong><strong><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> <em>Weekend hours are shortened.</em></strong></p><p><strong>The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.)</strong></p> 2019-12-15 18:00:00 -060012/15/199:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
$6 Holiday Classics at Marcus Theatres
<p>Bring the whole family together for the Holiday Classics Series at participating Marcus Theatres! Whether seeing them for the first time or the 100<sup>th </sup>time, movies like “Elf” and “The Polar Express” are even more fun on the big screen. Best of all, admission is just $6 per person.</p><p>December 6-12: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “White Christmas,” “Elf”</p><p>December 13-19: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “The Polar Express,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”</p><p>Visit MarcusTheatres.com for tickets, showtimes and a complete list participating locations: <a href="http://bit.ly/HolidayClassics2019">http://bit.ly/HolidayClassics2019</a> </p> 2019-12-15 22:00:00 -060012/15/1910:00 a.m.Marcus Cedar Rapids CinemaCedar Rapids -
Fundamentals of Metal Working: Pendant
<p>In this full day metalworking class, learn the fundamentals of metalworking: sawing, filing, drilling, riveting, and stamping. Then design your pendant and put your newfound or refreshed skills to work. This class serves as a prerequisite for many classes in our metalworking series. No soldering involved in this project. No experience needed. Instructor: Maggie Joynt.</p><p>Registration is $128 and includes all materials, instruction, and use of studio and tools. Register in person, via phone at 319 338-1566, or on-line.</p> 2019-12-02 16:00:00 -060012/15/1910:00 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Sunday Brunch Buffet
<p>Fabulous Sunday Brunch Buffet, including hand carved Royal Baron of beef, carved tender Iowa ham, chicken, two vegetables, whipped potatoes, eggs, sausages, cinnamon rolls, hickory smoked bacon, deluxe salad bar, waffle bar, fruit crepes and more!</p> 2019-12-15 14:00:00 -060012/15/1910:00 a.m.Longbranch RestaurantCedar Rapids -
PrismsScape's Holiday Open House
<p><strong>Open House Sales:</strong><br><br><strong>60% off </strong>Diotase, Blue Aragonite Specimens, Mongolian Quartz, Lg. Quartz Specimens, Rainbow Hematite<br><strong>50% off</strong> Apophyllite, Desert Rose Barite, Desert Rose Selenite, Lg. Agate Slices, Sugilite<br><strong>40% off</strong> Lg. Amethyst Hearts and Cathedrals<br><strong>30% off </strong>Himalayan Salt Lamps and Lemurians<br><strong>25% off</strong> Pendants $25 and Up<br><strong>15% off</strong> All other Jewelry<br><strong>10% off</strong> Crystals, Books, Pendulums, and Gifts<br><br><strong>WORKSHOPS & TALKS</strong> </p><p><strong>SUNDAY: </strong><br><br><strong>Crystal Gridding: How Shape & Form Influence Energetic Channels,</strong> Sunday 11:30am-12:30pm, (Free) Paul Bellus-Explore how shape and forms of crystals create cooperative channels of energies aiding in the manifestation of high-quality outcomes. Click here to register: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fprismsscape.com%2Fevent%2Fcrystal-gridding-how-shape-form-influence-energetic-channels%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1mepCwANNSB3kCszuxky1jYXCc0_OcKc6zaNaqIwXO0gE7vG2pYR7u13w&h=AT292yewWpS970yGzfyGd9PrJUStuzAqtxUtbD6QZ1qsmd6NOpeIiKEBgH6JMqcp3eb2GlubbVD524Rgor8N6gAwMBb2OUIOvKDV0Z-HrHBWXDxMRPVkceZk7xxrcGJ9hQ" href="https://prismsscape.com/event/crystal-gridding-how-shape-form-influence-energetic-channels/?fbclid=IwAR1mepCwANNSB3kCszuxky1jYXCc0_OcKc6zaNaqIwXO0gE7vG2pYR7u13w" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://prismsscape.com/event/crystal-gridding-how-shape-form-influence-energetic-channels/</a> <br><br><strong>Self Acceptance Vs. Ego,</strong> 1:00pm-2:30pm, ($20) Jan Hein-Asking difficult questions can lead to answers we have longed for our entire life. What is the difference between Self-Love or Ego? What is your perception of your ‘ego’ in this moment? Guided meditations assist you in releasing that which no longer serves you and allowing new potentials to happen. Click here to register: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fprismsscape.com%2Fevent%2Fself-acceptance-vs-ego%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1MDRwfBGsCQMLtW2mXHLoVp-QNWCbSRscMHkaGJ1CwLWPlw1IkLsCoT5w&h=AT0EIVU5wqOcsrolCvjgWwwwhEZzuXvMFeNDTObrO5n-xzuAjpTfkQDnEx_moWZs78K76rOceRr7thUrHvKgk4OFZbwEH_hJUN0FT0H8NgAgZVv-bi0V7KGoB3KvGIRCXg" href="https://prismsscape.com/event/self-acceptance-vs-ego/?fbclid=IwAR1MDRwfBGsCQMLtW2mXHLoVp-QNWCbSRscMHkaGJ1CwLWPlw1IkLsCoT5w" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://prismsscape.com/event/self-acceptance-vs-ego/</a><br> <br><strong>Soul Journey/Astrology Charts,</strong> 3:00pm-4:00pm, ($20) Kristin Wieland-How do the planets effect our daily lives? How can we connect to the planets to bring peace, healing, and abundance into our lives? Kristin will share her personal story of learning astrology, the birth of soul journey charts, and how to connect to our charts and their aspects to improve our lives. Click here to register: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fprismsscape.com%2Fevent%2Fsoul-journey-astrology-charts%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3JMMU6UKaDPGvnX3V6pKXdXpzXKJPCecP3WYgJdJ2NZNzT7pc61xtxkkc&h=AT1cPQRlBRhPXFqwJwLSGjkL14HcdrnCnmr7ASAh3os90emMf3fT195wxKRLteZZb0q-ulXUAlnWszipv5OQptGq-zrA1ueI3K6hqkj2w3Ak5Y1BpAjXnNsIPBPDkg2QDA" href="https://prismsscape.com/event/soul-journey-astrology-charts/?fbclid=IwAR3JMMU6UKaDPGvnX3V6pKXdXpzXKJPCecP3WYgJdJ2NZNzT7pc61xtxkkc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://prismsscape.com/event/soul-journey-astrology-charts/</a><br><br><br></p> 2019-11-27 16:00:00 -060012/15/1911:00 a.m.PrismsScape Gems and Healing CenterIowa city -
2019 Wrapping For a Cause
<p>The Arc of East Central Iowa presents our annual Wrapping for a Cause at Lindale Mall. Our volunteers will begin wrapping on Friday, December 6, 2019 and continue through Christmas Eve. Hours are 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sundays and 9am-3pm on Christmas Eve. The wrapping booth will be located in the food court just inside the Collins Rd entrance. We have a wide variety of wraps to choose from and eager volunteers to add that special touch to your special gift.</p> 2019-12-15 20:00:00 -060012/15/1911:00 a.m.Lindale MallCedar Rapids -
Baby & Me Storytime!
<p>Join us every Sunday for our Baby & Me Storytime, as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones. This week we're reading <em>Colors Pop-up Peekaboo!</em> For caregivers and children ages 0-2. Plus, get a coupon for a free tall, hot or iced Starbucks coffee.</p> 2019-11-20 12:00:00 -060012/15/1911:00 a.m.Barnes and NobleCedar Rapids -
Digital Media Lab Help
<p>Want to get some help starting a digital media project like scanning photos, editing a video, or converting a VHS? A staff member can help you get started with a project, troubleshoot hardware, or give you an orientation to the room. Stop in to get creative! </p> 2019-12-15 17:00:00 -060012/15/1912:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Drop-In DIY Gift Wrapping
<p>Need to wrap some holiday gifts in secret? Someplace where prying eyes can’t see? Let ICPL help! We’ll have Drop-in DIY Gift Wrapping in the 2nd floor Digital Media Lab the whole month of December. We’ll have assorted holiday gift wraps, gift bags, ribbons and bows – or you can bring your own. We’ll have lots of scissors, tape, and plenty of space for you to wrap your gifts in peace. Limit of 5 gifts per person please. </p> 2019-12-15 16:30:00 -060012/15/1912:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Art at Brucemore: Glass Tree Workshop
<p><strong>Celebrate the beauty of Brucemore and embrace your creativity! </strong>Join <a href="http://www.iowaceramicscenter.org/">iowa Ceramics Center</a> in creating a glass Christmas tree. Pick up your creation after the event and take it home for a lasting memory of this workshop. All materials and supplies will be provided. Space is limited. </p> 2019-10-29 14:30:00 -050012/15/191:00 p.m.brucemoreCedar Rapids -
Sunday Funday: Beaded Icicles
<p>Have you ever wished you could bring the beautiful icicles indoors without the fear of melting? Today we will be making icicles with pipe cleaners and many colored beads! </p> 2019-12-03 16:00:00 -060012/15/192:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Holiday Brass with the Eastern Iowa Brass Band
<p>Welcome in the Holiday Season with the Eastern Iowa Brass Band! Enjoy a concert featuring holiday favorites including Sleigh Ride and Silent Night. </p><p>Proceeds will benefit the Optimist Club of Solon and the Solon Women's Club.</p><p>Tickets available online or at the door:<br>Adults: $10<br>Students and Kids: Free</p><p><br></p> 2019-12-07 16:30:00 -060012/15/193:00 p.m.Solon Community CenterSolon -
Johnson County Winter Market
<p>Warm winter market. Join us!!! Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, Meats, Specialty Foods, Eggs, Arts and Crafts, Gifts & Goodies Galore. Free. </p> 2019-12-02 14:00:00 -060012/15/1911:00 p.m.Johnson County FairgroundsIowa City -
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Let’s Roam Iowa City scavenger hunt
<p>Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Iowa City? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Iowa City like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Iowa City discovering different destinations along the way, City of Literature has it all!</p><p>Just a few of the many stimulating stops are: Old State Capitol, County Courthouse, Englert Theatre, Lit Walk.</p><p><br></p><p>When we said these photo scavenger hunts are for everyone, we meant it; bridal parties we’re looking at you now! Out with the old Iowa City bachelorette party ideas, and in with the new, Let’s Roam is ready to lead you to premarital mayhem! Splendid for bachelors or bachelorettes, the laughs are guaranteed as you take on comical challenges and answer tough trivia. We can’t think of a better way to bond before the big day!</p><p><br></p><p>More adventures await with all the hunts in your area: City Beautiful, Musical Madison, and Lovely Lake Geneva.</p><p><br></p><p>It doesn’t matter how many hunters you have, Let’s Roam hunts are wonderful for large group activities in Iowa City too! If you’re looking for creative corporate event ideas; you can stop right there and contact us today. Split into teams to bring out the competitive spirit and camaraderie in your coworkers and find out who will make it into the Iowa City scavenger hunt hall of fame! </p><p><br></p><p>Toot toot! Roll on into the information station right here: </p><p><br></p><p>You'll have to navigate Iowa's Creative City to find victory. On this fun-filled Iowa City scavenger hunt, explore the pedestrian malls, literary landmarks and University of Iowa attractions.How did Illinois inspire the Old State Capitol? Why were the Englert's the sweetest couple in town? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Iowa City!.</p> 2019-12-16 23:59:00 -060012/16/1912:00 a.m.LetsRoam!Iowa City -
'Rising Together: Protest in Print'
<p>This exhibit features artist books, prints, and zines with social justice themes drawn from the University of Iowa Special Collections and the <a href="http://www.collegebookart.org/" target="_blank">College Book Art Association</a> (CBAA) juried traveling exhibition <em>Rising Together</em>.</p><p>Through contemporary and historical examples, the exhibit demonstrates how artist books, zines, and prints give activism a visual voice and can serve as powerful agents in effecting positive social change on issues encompassing power, politics, war, immigration, the environment and more. Featured items include a wide range of editioned or one-of-a-kind book art and print activity–editioned artist books, sculptural bookworks, altered books, chapbooks, broadsides, protest signs, zines.</p><p>In addition to rare items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections, many contemporary artists, presses and collectives are represented in the CBAA portion of the show.</p><p><strong><em>Check Main Library Gallery hours of operation here: </em></strong><strong><a href="https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/" target="_blank">https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/location-and-hours/</a> <em>Weekend hours are shortened.</em></strong></p><p><strong>The Main Library Gallery is located on the 1st Floor of the University of Iowa's Main Library. (Toward the north side of the building.)</strong></p> 2019-12-16 18:00:00 -060012/16/199:00 a.m.Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa LibrariesIowa City -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-12-16 10:25:00 -060012/16/199:30 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Hatha Way Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga in the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular yoga classes. Certified yoga instructors Cindy Hathaway, Carla Brems and Cheryl Lindo offer six classes at Prairiewoods each week, including Gentle/Beginner’s Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m. and 5:30–6:30 p.m.) and Chair Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 10:45–11:45 a.m.). <em>Please note there will be no yoga Dec. 23–30 in honor of Christmas. </em>People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to attend whenever available. Cindy Hathaway, who has practiced yoga for ten years and taught for five, is certified as a Transformational Yoga Instructor through Jackie Chiodo of the Anamaya Resort in Costa Rica. Carla Brems is a RYT 200 Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor. She enjoys teaching Hatha-style yoga in a relaxed atmosphere so that all feel welcome and safe to appreciate and enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that yoga can bring. Recently retired from Cedar Rapids schools, Cheryl Lindo became a certified yoga teacher through a month-long training in India. In addition to yoga she enjoys reading, biking and wandering on nature trails. Let’s see how Cindy, Carla and Cheryl can help us benefit from yoga! Please bring your own mat if possible. The cost is $60 for a 6-punch card or $99 for an 11-punch card. For more information or to register, contact Cindy at cindylhathaway@gmail.com or 319-431-6597.</p> 2017-08-19 10:30:00 -050012/16/199:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
$6 Holiday Classics at Marcus Theatres
<p>Bring the whole family together for the Holiday Classics Series at participating Marcus Theatres! Whether seeing them for the first time or the 100<sup>th </sup>time, movies like “Elf” and “The Polar Express” are even more fun on the big screen. Best of all, admission is just $6 per person.</p><p>December 6-12: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “White Christmas,” “Elf”</p><p>December 13-19: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “The Polar Express,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”</p><p>Visit MarcusTheatres.com for tickets, showtimes and a complete list participating locations: <a href="http://bit.ly/HolidayClassics2019">http://bit.ly/HolidayClassics2019</a> </p> 2019-12-16 22:00:00 -060012/16/1910:00 a.m.Marcus Cedar Rapids CinemaCedar Rapids