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1011 Locust St. , Des Moines(319) 273-3660University of Northern Iowa 8201 Dakota St,, Cedar Falls
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SHENANIGANS: Animals in Charge! A Drive-in Theatre Experience
<p><span itemprop="description">Enjoy an evening of drive-in theatre with <strong>Shenanigans: Animals in Charge!</strong> The show opens with a parade-size Mother Earth as she introduces us to the zany antics of animals exploring venues that, under normal circumstances, humans dominate. But, as people around the world suspend their normal activities in the face of a world-wide pandemic, the animals take charge! The show transitions from large rod puppets in the early evening, to shadow puppets as the sun sets. From start to finish the puppets are accompanied by live music with original songs written just for this show.</span></p><p><span itemprop="description">Your family can enjoy this show from the comfort of your car at the Aquatics Center parking lot, located behind City Hall. Show sound will be broadcast to your car radio. Parking spaces are very limited, so make your reservation now! Free-will donations are welcome at the event, or as an online donation.</span></p><p><span itemprop="description">Audience members may get out of their cars to watch the performances as long as they remain in their designated parking space. Each group will be socially distanced from other patrons, and are required to wear a face mask if they exit their vehicle.</span></p><p><span itemprop="description">To make your reservation, or if you have any additional questions, contact Patrons Services Supervisor Nancy Mayfield at 319-248-9372, <a href="http://nmayfield@coralville.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">nmayfield@coralville.org</a>.</span></p><p><span itemprop="description"><em>The creation and performance of this fun, mad-cap tale is made possible through a generous grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust.</em></span></p>
9/25/207:00 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
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Joseph Hall: ELVIS Rock N Remember
<p>ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING! Joseph Hall is thrilled to present his Elvis Rock N Remember tribute show! This show celebrates the roots of Elvis, yet is a fast-paced concert that makes it difficult for you to stay in your seat. It caters to both the young and the young at heart. He's got the look, the voice, the charm and the moves that take us back to a time when parents were flabbergasted by the flauntingly provocative hip action.</p><p>In Hall's Elvis Rock N Remember show, he achieves a powerful flashback experience to the moment when fans fell in love with the talented, handsome, carefree, energetic, high-spirited young man that is Elvis Presley. The show is masterfully produced with a mixture of Elvis hits from rock n roll, country, pop to gospel, multiple costume changes and a heartfelt tribute to our veterans. He's even got the teddy bears and scarves to woo the ladies. A must-see for all ages!</p><p>Joseph Hall, born in 1984, has been paying tribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley since 2006. He starred on NBC's America's Got Talent in 2008, making 6 TV appearances, viewed by more than 90 million people and placing as one of the top 10 finalists! Sharon Osbourne impressed enough to tell him, "I've got shoes older than you, but I'd like to try you on!" Also, Piers Morgan quoted saying, "ELVIS IS BACK!" Joseph Hall has performed all over the world! Joseph Hall has won accolades throughout his young career including the "Spirit of Elvis " award. Joseph Hall has worked with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Legends in Concert, and has officially been recognized as one of the top tribute artists in the world today. Hall says "My goal is to capture the essence of Elvis Presley, to pay tribute with the utmost respect to his legacy, his music, his image and above all else his fans.”</p><p>Tickets to this event are non-refundable.</p>10/24/207:00 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
Stanley Quiz Show – Art & Museum Trivia
<p><strong>It’s time to get quizzical with the Stanley Museum of Art’s Stanley Quiz Show!</strong> Join us for a live virtual trivia game on Zoom hosted by <strong>Brady Plunger</strong>, associate curator of education and unabashed lover of gameshow couture. Other members of the museum staff, including superstar director Lauren Lessing, will make guest appearances to give you the 411 on the museum construction project and our plans for moving our extraordinary collections into our new home.</p><p>This game will feature four rounds of questions about art, museums, and our beloved University of Iowa. And don’t worry, you won’t need a Ph.D. in art history—people with all levels of art knowledge can play to win!</p><p>You can play as an individual, as a household, or on a “remote” team with friends or loved ones further afield.</p><p>The first-place team will receive a $75 gift card; second place a $50 gift card; and third place a $35 gift card from a local business.</p><p>We’ll be playing via Zoom. If your team will not be sharing a device, please have each member register (to ensure they get the Zoom link) and then designate one person to submit answers on behalf of your team. You’ll probably want to communicate with your team via a secondary mode such as texting, FaceTime, or Google Hangouts.</p><p><strong>FREE. Register before noon, October 19:</strong></p><p> <a href="https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40ogAGebEKAor9r">https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40ogAGebEKAor9r</a></p><p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the SMA in advance at 319-335-1727. </p>
10/20/207:00 p.m.University of Iowa Stanley Museum of ArtIowa City -
City Circle Theatre Company presents: Songs for a New World — A Virtual Concert
<p>It's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice... or take a stand... or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (<em>Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County</em>), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make.</p><p>Featuring: </p><p>Kristen Behrendt DeGrazia, Mia Frivecind Gimenez,<br>Emma Gostonczik, Anthony Hendricks, Ian Zahren</p><p>This virtual performance, presented by City Circle Theatre Company, is professionally filmed and streamed right into your home! Click below to purchase tickets and learn more.</p>
10/02/207:30 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods via Zoom. Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructors Carla Brems and Heather English offer Gentle/Beginner’s Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m.). People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Carla Brems enjoys teaching hatha-style yoga so that all feel welcome and safe to appreciate and enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that yoga can bring. Heather English began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. Heather is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Carla and Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Please plan to attend via Zoom from a quiet corner in your home or yard with your screen of choice! The cost is $60 for a 6-punch card or $99 for an 11-punch card. For more information, to register and to get your Zoom connection information, contact Carla at bremscarla@gmail.com or 319-533-3772.</p> 2017-07-01 10:30:00 -0500
9/21/209:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
$5 Days at The Shell
<p>The Shell, an Indoor Play Space, has reopened after 6 long months! Stop by and see us all week long between 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Reserve your time on-line at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell&source=gmail&ust=1600258396645000&usg=AFQjCNE8S_VMmoXn02zVKiLqszcYonf7oA" href="https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell" target="_blank">https://<wbr>littlesporttorts.com/the-shell</a></p><p>The Shell is intended for children 5 and under. Older children are welcome to join the fun though, too.</p> 2020-09-17 12:30:00 -0500
9/21/208:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
$5 Days at The Shell
<p>The Shell, an Indoor Play Space, has reopened after 6 long months! Stop by and see us all week long between 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Reserve your time on-line at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell&source=gmail&ust=1600258396645000&usg=AFQjCNE8S_VMmoXn02zVKiLqszcYonf7oA" href="https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell" target="_blank">https://<wbr>littlesporttorts.com/the-shell</a></p><p>The Shell is intended for children 5 and under. Older children are welcome to join the fun though, too.</p> 2020-09-22 12:30:00 -0500
9/22/208:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
Prayer Experience Series at Prairiewoods
<p>We are blessed with many ways to pray, including songful prayer, contemplative prayer, visio divina, silent meditation and body prayers like walking the labyrinth. Prayer and meditation nurture our spiritual connection and promote mental and physical well-being. It benefits each of us individually and communally. Join us online via Zoom video conferencing for this ongoing series and experience the joys of prayer and meditation together. This series is facilitated by Angie Pierce Jennings, and you are welcome to enjoy it as a series or as individual sessions. Each Tuesday, join the Prayer Experience using the Zoom meeting link (https://zoom.us/j/739543244?pwd=QnBXZURsQnpuSFNFZG91ZkRoUVY3dz09). If prompted, enter meeting ID 739 543 244 and password 042717. A free-will offering sent to Prairiewoods will be gratefully accepted, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-08-19 12:00:00 -0500
9/22/2011:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Introduction to Adoration at Prairiewoods
<p>Eucharistic Adoration is a door that we can walk through to a lifestyle of deeper awe, empathy and service. In this hour via Zoom, Sarah Hennessy, FSPA, will join us from St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where the tradition of 24/7 Eucharistic adoration has been kept alive for over 140 years. With her, we'll survey a basic history and a contemporary view of adoration, consider tips for adoration and discuss ways adoration can change our lives. We will see why being in the presence leads us to living adoration as loving presence. Sister Sarah is a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration based in La Crosse, where she currently ministers as a spiritual director at Franciscan Spirituality Center. A free-will offering sent to Prairiewoods will be gratefully appreciated. Please register to receive the Zoom link. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2020-02-08 14:00:00 -0600
9/22/201:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
$5 Days at The Shell
<p>The Shell, an Indoor Play Space, has reopened after 6 long months! Stop by and see us all week long between 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Reserve your time on-line at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell&source=gmail&ust=1600258396645000&usg=AFQjCNE8S_VMmoXn02zVKiLqszcYonf7oA" href="https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell" target="_blank">https://<wbr>littlesporttorts.com/the-shell</a></p><p>The Shell is intended for children 5 and under. Older children are welcome to join the fun though, too.</p> 2020-09-23 12:30:00 -0500
9/23/208:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
$5 Days at The Shell
<p>The Shell, an Indoor Play Space, has reopened after 6 long months! Stop by and see us all week long between 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Reserve your time on-line at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell&source=gmail&ust=1600258396645000&usg=AFQjCNE8S_VMmoXn02zVKiLqszcYonf7oA" href="https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell" target="_blank">https://<wbr>littlesporttorts.com/the-shell</a></p><p>The Shell is intended for children 5 and under. Older children are welcome to join the fun though, too.</p> 2020-09-24 12:30:00 -0500
9/24/208:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
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Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge. For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time. A basic metals studio is available for $15. We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community. You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab.</p><p><br></p> 2020-09-24 20:00:00 -0500
9/24/204:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
$5 Days at The Shell
<p>The Shell, an Indoor Play Space, has reopened after 6 long months! Stop by and see us all week long between 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Reserve your time on-line at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell&source=gmail&ust=1600258396645000&usg=AFQjCNE8S_VMmoXn02zVKiLqszcYonf7oA" href="https://littlesporttorts.com/the-shell" target="_blank">https://<wbr>littlesporttorts.com/the-shell</a></p><p>The Shell is intended for children 5 and under. Older children are welcome to join the fun though, too.</p> 2020-09-25 12:30:00 -0500
9/25/208:30 a.m.Game on Sports PlexCedar Rapids -
Metta Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods via Zoom. Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructors Carla Brems and Heather English offer Gentle/Beginner’s Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m.). People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Carla Brems enjoys teaching hatha-style yoga so that all feel welcome and safe to appreciate and enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that yoga can bring. Heather English began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. Heather is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Carla and Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Please plan to attend via Zoom from a quiet corner in your home or yard with your screen of choice! The cost is $60 for a 6-punch card or $99 for an 11-punch card. For more information, to register and to get your Zoom connection information, contact Carla at bremscarla@gmail.com or 319-533-3772.</p> 2017-08-19 10:30:00 -0500
9/28/209:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Sunday Open Gym at Twisters!
<p>There is so much to do at Twisters Gymnastics! Drop your kids off to burn some energy in the gym while you run your weekend errands!</p> 2020-09-27 14:00:00 -0500
9/27/2012:00 p.m.Twisters GymnasticsCedar Rapids -
Prayer Experience Series at Prairiewoods
<p>We are blessed with many ways to pray, including songful prayer, contemplative prayer, visio divina, silent meditation and body prayers like walking the labyrinth. Prayer and meditation nurture our spiritual connection and promote mental and physical well-being. It benefits each of us individually and communally. Join us online via Zoom video conferencing for this ongoing series and experience the joys of prayer and meditation together. This series is facilitated by Angie Pierce Jennings, and you are welcome to enjoy it as a series or as individual sessions. Each Tuesday, join the Prayer Experience using the Zoom meeting link (https://zoom.us/j/739543244?pwd=QnBXZURsQnpuSFNFZG91ZkRoUVY3dz09). If prompted, enter meeting ID 739 543 244 and password 042717. A free-will offering sent to Prairiewoods will be gratefully accepted, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-09-04 12:00:00 -0500
9/29/2011:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Free Coworking at Groundswell
<p>Interested in working outside your home office? Try out Groundswell's coworking space for FREE every first and third Thursday of the month. Free coworkers will receive access to the entire space, complimentary wifi, and free coffee. </p><p><br></p><p>Groundswell Coworking is a shared workspace for location-independent workers. By working here instead of at home, you can gain focus, collaborate with others, and utilize our community resources, such as a printer, conference rooms, and a full break room.</p><p><br></p><p>Groundswell is located at 201 Third Ave SW in Cedar Rapids. Please check in at the Matthew 25 office on the other side of the cafe when you arrive.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information, check out our website: http://groundswell.hub25.org/coworking/</p> 2020-10-01 16:00:00 -0500
10/01/209:00 a.m.GroundswellCedar Rapids -
Seriously Funny: American Gothic Parodies
<p>Grant Wood’s <em>American Gothic</em> is probably the world’s most parodied American painting, second only to Leonardo’s <em>Mona Lisa</em>. The fact that thousands of parodies of <em>American Gothic</em> exist, dating back several decades, speaks to the enduring inspiration of one of America’s greatest works of art. This exhibition—a first for the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art—will look at many of these parodies—some in the flesh on the gallery’s walls and many others digitally projected in an attempt to share the incredible reach of this iconic painting. From Bill and Hillary Clinton to Leonardo and Mona Lisa to RuPaul as male and female, these parodies speak to how this one painting serves as the basis for looking at various contemporary people and issues. Wood’s impactful 1930 painting continues to inspire “artists” of all ages and skills in a playful and humorous way that Wood would no doubt have applauded.</p> 2020-09-24 20:00:00 -0500
9/24/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Open Lab at Beadology Iowa
<p>Receive the benefit of Beadology Iowa’s experienced staff at absolutely no charge. For those who qualify, the flame studio is available for $15 for soft glass and $18 for hard glass—for up to four hours of torch time. A basic metals studio is available for $15. We hope you take advantage of this special time each week to bead, share techniques, get assistance, and create our area’s beading and jewelry making community. You don’t even have to bead—you can knit, crochet, scrapbook, quilt, read tarot cards—join in!</p><p>The flame and metals studio are also available for Open Lab on Sundays, from noon to 5pm when there is not another event in the Bead Lab.</p><p><br></p> 2020-10-01 20:00:00 -0500
10/01/204:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Friday Night Out at ICCGS--Workshop for ages 21+ BYOB
<p>Friday Night Out! Our popular monthly series for six years running! </p><p>Cost: $35.00/person for clay $40/per person for glass</p><p>Friday Nights Out at ICCGS! Our once a month workshop for ages 21+. Join us in the studio for a fun project and unwind after a long work week. BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage), we provide the appetizers. We'll teach you about clay or glass - and you'll have a lot of fun! No experience is necessary. In each workshop you will create a piece of art that is yours to keep, then pick up your works 3 weeks later.</p><p>Bring your own drink of choice (BYOB)! We will supply you the glasses and appetizers. MUST BE 21+ TO JOIN US.</p><p>Cancellation policy: ICCGS reserves the right to cancel sessions due to the minimum enrollment not being met. In that event, participants will be notified and refunds will be given. Participants may cancel their session for a full refund, minus $5.00 for processing fees 72 hours/ 3 days before the class/workshop begins. You may email us at info@iowaCeramicsCenter.org about your cancellation. If a student contacts us after the 72-hour deadline, a refund will not be provided.</p><p>All classes and workshops are held at: Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, located in the NewBo district in the Cherry Building at 329 10th Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The center is located on the first floor in Suite 117</p> 2020-10-09 21:00:00 -0500
10/16/206:30 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Stanley Creates: Elizabeth Catlett-inspired monoprinting
<p>Led by <strong>Lauren Linahon</strong>, art education masters student, UI College of Education.</p><p><strong>Stanley Creates</strong> is an interactive program for children and teens to learn artmaking techniques using everyday materials. Taking inspiration from the museum’s collection, participants will play with materials to create unique projects at home. Lauren Linahon will demonstrate the process and provide feedback and support to participants as they make their artwork. </p><p>In this workshop, participants will make their own prints with materials found at home. Taking Elizabeth Catlett’s lithographs as an example, Linahon will guide kids through the process of making a monoprint (a single impression of a design).</p><p><strong>Lauren Linahon</strong> is a graduate student in art education. She has led artmaking workshops for United Action for Youth and taught studio sections of the course <em>Create, Imagine, Play: Human Development through Arts</em> at the University of Iowa. </p><p><strong>Free. Participation is limited to 15, please register in advance:</strong> <a href="https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xhQ0JloCyGFYih">https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xhQ0JloCyGFYih</a></p><p>After registration, you will receive a welcome letter with a supply list, all of which are common household items.</p><p>Video instructions will be available after the event for those who are unable to attend, but would like to make the projects. </p><p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the SMA in advance at 319-335-1727. </p>
9/26/202:00 p.m.University of Iowa Stanley Museum of ArtIowa City -
Even in Pandemic: Wisdom & Wonder from the Book of Nature at Prairiewoods
<p>During these past long months, and who knows how far forward into the future, we’ve all coiled more and more deeply into the narrow landscape of the world—especially the natural world—closest to wherever we’ve been sheltering in place. For many of us, the one holy tether amid these unforeseen constrictions has been our connection to the quietudes and rhythms of the heavens above and the stirrings of the earth that roots and surrounds us. In this short one-hour Zoom offering, facilitator Barbara Mahany will stir the conversation with a brief overview of the Book of Nature as a centuries-old theology, one drawn upon by mystics and monastics, scholars and poets. We will share a few particularly soulful passages, poems, and prayers to draw our attention more finely into the wisdoms and wonders—and saving graces—of Creation. We will discuss these wonders to evoke reflections, to dwell on the healing capacities of Nature and to prickle curiosities and yearnings for deeper contemplation and exploration therein. Among the possible poets and writers we’d draw from are Mary Oliver, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Pope Francis, Thomas Merton and Terry Tempest Williams. The cost of this one-hour Zoom discussion is $20. Please register to receive the Zoom link. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2020-08-27 11:00:00 -0500
9/23/2010:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Drive In Dive In: The Big Picture
<p>Drive in to a special Dive In with the Stanley presentation on Saturday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m. CDT!</p><p>You can sit in your car and watch UI Stanley Museum of Art Director Lauren Lessing on the big screen—<a href="https://maps.uiowa.edu/lcua">in Lot 55 of the Levitt Center for University Advancement</a>—as she discusses "big pictures" from the museum’s collection with Brady Plunger, associate curator of education at the UI Stanley Museum of Art. We are delighted to partner with the Summer of the Arts of Iowa City on this exciting event. Please arrive early to park your car. </p><p>Lauren and Brady will be discussing <em>the big picture</em>. When Jackson Pollock painted his world-famous <em>Mural</em> in 1943, he was feeding a popular appetite for big pictures that began in the United States with the WPA murals of the 1930s and continued into the 1950s, when CinemaScope gave movies monumental scale. Throughout this period, African Americans were largely excluded from the big business of big picture-making, but by 1970, innovative Black artists like Sam Gilliam and Gordon Parks had made a space for themselves in the mainstream and changed the language of painting and film.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><h5><a href="https://www.foriowa.org/form/stanley-drive-in.php">Register to join us</a></h5></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Prior to becoming director of the UI Stanley Museum of Art in July 2018, Lessing gained many years of experience working in art museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, and the Colby College Museum of Art in Waterville, Maine.</p><p>A native Midwesterner, Lessing has curated exhibitions and authored many books, articles, and catalogue essays on various topics in American art. Over the past two years, she has shaped an ambitious vision for the UI Stanley Museum of Art, which includes a new mission to transform lives by connecting the University of Iowa community, Iowans, and the world with extraordinary works of art.</p><p>Brady Plunger is an Associate Curator of Education at the UI Stanley Museum of Art. He holds degrees in art history from the University of Texas at Austin and Tulane University, and has worked in education and outreach at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville, AR), The Blanton Museum of Art (Austin, TX), and The Museum of Fine Arts—Houston. In his work he has always valued the opportunity to connect museums to their communities through dynamic, responsive programming that cultivates “ah ha” moments and deep connections to works of art. Outside of work Plunger is a coffee shop enthusiast and Netflix addict.</p><p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the SMA in advance at 319-335-1727.</p> 2020-09-16 20:00:00 -0500
10/10/207:00 p.m.Levitt Center for University AdvancementIowa City -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-09-22 16:00:00 -0500
9/22/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
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Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-09-23 16:00:00 -0500
9/23/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Seriously Funny: American Gothic Parodies
<p>Grant Wood’s <em>American Gothic</em> is probably the world’s most parodied American painting, second only to Leonardo’s <em>Mona Lisa</em>. The fact that thousands of parodies of <em>American Gothic</em> exist, dating back several decades, speaks to the enduring inspiration of one of America’s greatest works of art. This exhibition—a first for the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art—will look at many of these parodies—some in the flesh on the gallery’s walls and many others digitally projected in an attempt to share the incredible reach of this iconic painting. From Bill and Hillary Clinton to Leonardo and Mona Lisa to RuPaul as male and female, these parodies speak to how this one painting serves as the basis for looking at various contemporary people and issues. Wood’s impactful 1930 painting continues to inspire “artists” of all ages and skills in a playful and humorous way that Wood would no doubt have applauded.</p> 2020-10-01 20:00:00 -0500
10/01/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p><p><br></p> 2020-09-24 20:00:00 -0500
9/24/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Sunday Open Gym at Twisters!
<p>There is so much to do at Twisters Gymnastics! Drop your kids off to burn some energy in the gym while you run your weekend errands!</p> 2020-10-04 14:00:00 -0500
10/04/2012:00 p.m.Twisters GymnasticsCedar Rapids -
Unwrapped: Gifts from the Peter Norton Family Christmas Project, 1988-2018
<p>Retired computer entrepreneur Peter Norton (Norton Antivirus Software) is a contemporary art collector as well as an active participant in various civic and philanthropic activities. In 1988, the Norton Family Christmas Project began commissioning artists to create original, multiple-edition works that were mailed as holiday greetings to friends, colleagues, and selected institutions. In 2017, the CRMA received the bulk of these wonderful holiday greetings from Director Emeritus Terry Pitts and his wife Kathy Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>The objects and artists’ books that comprise the Project collection are incredibly varied. A sense of whimsy runs through many of the pieces: salt and pepper shakers become snow globes, a music box exhorts us to be silent. Many works also have a sociopolitical focus, addressing issues as varied as slavery, AIDS, and gender identity. Taken together, the Norton Family Christmas Project objects and artists’ books provide a wonderful snapshot of the last thirty years of activity in the art world at large, presenting the work of both emerging and more established artists. The 2018 edition of the Norton Family Christmas Project was the last and ended the series.</p> 2020-09-25 16:00:00 -0500
9/25/2012:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Free Coworking at Groundswell
<p>Interested in working outside your home office? Try out Groundswell's coworking space for FREE every first and third Thursday of the month. Free coworkers will receive access to the entire space, complimentary wifi, and free coffee. </p><p><br></p><p>Groundswell Coworking is a shared workspace for location-independent workers. By working here instead of at home, you can gain focus, collaborate with others, and utilize our community resources, such as a printer, conference rooms, and a full break room.</p><p><br></p><p>Groundswell is located at 201 Third Ave SW in Cedar Rapids. Please check in at the Matthew 25 office on the other side of the cafe when you arrive.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information, check out our website: http://groundswell.hub25.org/coworking/</p> 2020-11-05 16:00:00 -0600
11/05/209:00 a.m.GroundswellCedar Rapids