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Evening Centering Prayer at Prairiewoods
<p>Come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for Evening Centering Prayer on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. This is a prayer/support group for people who enjoy centering prayer, a form of meditation focused on silent prayer. In this time of silence, we will relax, empty our minds and find God’s presence within us. Sessions stand alone, so you may join us any time you are available. This group is facilitated by Judith Edwards and meets in the Center. A free-will offering is accepted, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-12-18 19:00:00 -0600
4/14/205:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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Prayer Experience Series at Prairiewoods
<p>We are blessed with many ways to pray, including songful prayer, contemplative prayer, 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 at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for this ongoing series and experience the joys of prayer and meditation together. This series is facilitated by Angie Pierce Jennings and Emelia Sautter, and you are welcome to enjoy it as a series or as individual sessions. A free-will offering will be accepted, and registration is appreciated but not required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-10-02 12:00:00 -0500
4/21/2011:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Singing Bowl Prayer at Prairiewoods
<p>Throughout history, singing bowls have been used around the world to meditate, relax, pray and achieve mind-body-spirit wellness. Join Kathy Broghammer at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) to pray with the beautiful, all-encompassing music of singing bowls. We will let the resonant sounds of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls relax our entire body and create a pathway for a clearer connection with the divine. We can simply breathe and receive! Some yoga mats and pillows are available. The cost is $5. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-01-13 13:30:00 -0600
4/20/2012:45 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spiritual CenterHiawatha -
Seeing IS Believing: Visio Divina at Prairiewoods
<p>Come together in a circle of trust to integrate imagination, learning and prayer through the practice of <em>Visio Divina,</em> or holy seeing, at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on Tuesday mornings. A contemplative practice of praying the Scriptures while viewing visual art, Visio Divina involves listening to the word of God, viewing art, pondering God’s message, letting our hearts speak and resting in God. Various works of art are used for the sessions, including pieces from <em>The Saint John's Bible,</em> professional artists and local artists. The sessions, facilitated by Lois Ocenosak, stand alone, so we invite you to attend whenever available. The cost is $5 per session. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-10-03 11:30:00 -0500
4/14/2010:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Seeing IS Believing: Visio Divina at Prairiewoods
<p>Come together in a circle of trust to integrate imagination, learning and prayer through the practice of <em>Visio Divina,</em> or holy seeing, at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on Tuesday mornings. A contemplative practice of praying the Scriptures while viewing visual art, Visio Divina involves listening to the word of God, viewing art, pondering God’s message, letting our hearts speak and resting in God. Various works of art are used for the sessions, including pieces from <em>The Saint John's Bible,</em> professional artists and local artists. The sessions, facilitated by Lois Ocenosak, stand alone, so we invite you to attend whenever available. The cost is $5 per session. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-10-10 11:30:00 -0500
4/21/2010:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Cedar Rapids Morning Connection
<p>Cedar Rapids Morning Connection is a non-denominational group of ladies that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Longbranch in Cedar Rapids, Ia.</p><p>We get together for brunch, enjoy ice breakers and conversation, listen and learn from a feature presentation about a topic of interest, and enjoy an inspirational story and the gospel message from a Speaker.</p><p>We also offer Stonecroft bible studies, and monthly prayer connection, and other small group gatherings to build relationship, and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.</p><p>All women are welcome to join us for this monthly event.</p><p> </p> 2020-04-14 11:00:00 -05004/14/209:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Morning ConnectionCedar Rapids -
Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods
<p>Find complete rest and relaxation for mind, body and spirit during a monthly Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). This day of pampering is facilitated by Angie Pierce Jennings one Monday a month and features two 40-minute holistic services, guided meditation, singing bowl prayer, access to walking trails and all that Prairiewoods has to offer, a fresh lunch, hours of free time and a private guest room (if requested). (Choose from massage, head and shoulder massage, reflexology, healing touch, spiritual direction, dream processing, yoga, chair yoga, guided ecospiritual experience or labyrinth meditation.) We can check into our rooms as early as 8 a.m., and the program begins promptly at 8:30 in the Center. The cost is $110 and includes guided meditation, singing bowl prayer, two holistic services, a room for the day and lunch (or $95 without a private guest room). Registration, a nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit of $50 and top three service choices are required at least five days in advance. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-10-22 16:30:00 -0500
4/20/208:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Prayer Experience Series at Prairiewoods
<p>We are blessed with many ways to pray, including songful prayer, contemplative prayer, 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 at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for this ongoing series and experience the joys of prayer and meditation together. This series is facilitated by Angie Pierce Jennings and Emelia Sautter, and you are welcome to enjoy it as a series or as individual sessions. A free-will offering will be accepted, and registration is appreciated but not required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-10-16 12:00:00 -0500
4/28/2011:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Evening Centering Prayer at Prairiewoods
<p>Come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for Evening Centering Prayer on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. This is a prayer/support group for people who enjoy centering prayer, a form of meditation focused on silent prayer. In this time of silence, we will relax, empty our minds and find God’s presence within us. Sessions stand alone, so you may join us any time you are available. This group is facilitated by Judith Edwards and meets in the Center. A free-will offering is accepted, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-10-17 19:00:00 -0500
4/28/205:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Drumming for Healing at Prairiewoods
<p>In the cosmic experience, drumming touches us at a deep level and brings all creation together as a community. Especially now, when our external and internal worlds can be so polarized, communication that bears witness to creative love is very important. Drumming—and feeling the Creator’s rhythm inside of us—resonates with a variety of people. All racial, economic, denominational and other differences can disappear when a group of people share rhythm. We are invited to join facilitator Sheri Mealhouse (Hawkwoman) at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on the second and fourth Monday of each month for a healing drum circle. As we prayerfully listen to other drummers in order to make music, the whole group becomes one! No experience is necessary. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. This drum circle will meet near the pond south of the Center if the weather is nice or in the Art Room during inclement weather. A free-will offering to the facilitator is accepted at the door. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-08-18 19:00:00 -0500
4/13/206:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Drumming for Healing at Prairiewoods
<p>In the cosmic experience, drumming touches us at a deep level and brings all creation together as a community. Especially now, when our external and internal worlds can be so polarized, communication that bears witness to creative love is very important. Drumming—and feeling the Creator’s rhythm inside of us—resonates with a variety of people. All racial, economic, denominational and other differences can disappear when a group of people share rhythm. We are invited to join facilitator Sheri Mealhouse (Hawkwoman) at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on the second and fourth Monday of each month for a healing drum circle. As we prayerfully listen to other drummers in order to make music, the whole group becomes one! No experience is necessary. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. This drum circle will meet near the pond south of the Center if the weather is nice or in the Art Room during inclement weather. A free-will offering to the facilitator is accepted at the door. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-07-01 19:00:00 -0500
4/27/206:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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Guided Labyrinth Experience at Prairiewoods
<p>A labyrinth is a powerful ancient symbol of our journey through life. It has been a part of almost every culture and religious tradition in history. The labyrinth is not a maze; it is a single path that leads to the center of the circle and then back out. This winding path takes us on an inward pilgrimage to our own center and leads us toward the Divine. Walking the labyrinth is a spiritual, prayerful practice. Join facilitator Angie Pierce Jennings at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for a guided labyrinth meditation on our outdoor labyrinth. (In case of inclement weather, we will walk the indoor labyrinth.) The cost is $5, and registration is requested. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2020-02-08 15:30:00 -0600
4/20/202:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Cedar Rapids Morning Connection
<p>Cedar Rapids Morning Connection is a non-denominational group of ladies that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Longbranch in Cedar Rapids, Ia.</p><p>We get together for brunch, enjoy ice breakers and conversation, listen and learn from a feature presentation about a topic of interest, and enjoy an inspirational story and the gospel message from a Speaker.</p><p>We also offer Stonecroft bible studies, and monthly prayer connection, and other small group gatherings to build relationship, and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.</p><p>All women are welcome to join us for this monthly event.</p><p> </p> 2020-05-12 11:00:00 -05005/12/209:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Morning ConnectionCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Morning Connection
<p>Cedar Rapids Morning Connection is a non-denominational group of ladies that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Longbranch in Cedar Rapids, Ia.</p><p>We get together for brunch, enjoy ice breakers and conversation, listen and learn from a feature presentation about a topic of interest, and enjoy an inspirational story and the gospel message from a Speaker.</p><p>We also offer Stonecroft bible studies, and monthly prayer connection, and other small group gatherings to build relationship, and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.</p><p>All women are welcome to join us for this monthly event.</p><p> </p> 2020-06-09 11:00:00 -05006/09/209:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Morning ConnectionCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Morning Connection
<p>Cedar Rapids Morning Connection is a non-denominational group of ladies that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Longbranch in Cedar Rapids, Ia.</p><p>We get together for brunch, enjoy ice breakers and conversation, listen and learn from a feature presentation about a topic of interest, and enjoy an inspirational story and the gospel message from a Speaker.</p><p>We also offer Stonecroft bible studies, and monthly prayer connection, and other small group gatherings to build relationship, and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.</p><p>All women are welcome to join us for this monthly event.</p><p> </p> 2020-07-14 11:00:00 -05007/14/209:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Morning ConnectionCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Morning Connection
<p>Cedar Rapids Morning Connection is a non-denominational group of ladies that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Longbranch in Cedar Rapids, Ia.</p><p>We get together for brunch, enjoy ice breakers and conversation, listen and learn from a feature presentation about a topic of interest, and enjoy an inspirational story and the gospel message from a Speaker.</p><p>We also offer Stonecroft bible studies, and monthly prayer connection, and other small group gatherings to build relationship, and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.</p><p>All women are welcome to join us for this monthly event.</p><p> </p> 2020-08-11 11:00:00 -05008/11/209:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Morning ConnectionCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Morning Connection
<p>Cedar Rapids Morning Connection is a non-denominational group of ladies that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Longbranch in Cedar Rapids, Ia.</p><p>We get together for brunch, enjoy ice breakers and conversation, listen and learn from a feature presentation about a topic of interest, and enjoy an inspirational story and the gospel message from a Speaker.</p><p>We also offer Stonecroft bible studies, and monthly prayer connection, and other small group gatherings to build relationship, and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.</p><p>All women are welcome to join us for this monthly event.</p><p> </p> 2020-09-08 11:00:00 -05009/08/209:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Morning ConnectionCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Morning Connection
<p>Cedar Rapids Morning Connection is a non-denominational group of ladies that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Longbranch in Cedar Rapids, Ia.</p><p>We get together for brunch, enjoy ice breakers and conversation, listen and learn from a feature presentation about a topic of interest, and enjoy an inspirational story and the gospel message from a Speaker.</p><p>We also offer Stonecroft bible studies, and monthly prayer connection, and other small group gatherings to build relationship, and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.</p><p>All women are welcome to join us for this monthly event.</p><p> </p> 2020-10-13 11:00:00 -050010/13/209:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Morning ConnectionCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Morning Connection
<p>Cedar Rapids Morning Connection is a non-denominational group of ladies that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Longbranch in Cedar Rapids, Ia.</p><p>We get together for brunch, enjoy ice breakers and conversation, listen and learn from a feature presentation about a topic of interest, and enjoy an inspirational story and the gospel message from a Speaker.</p><p>We also offer Stonecroft bible studies, and monthly prayer connection, and other small group gatherings to build relationship, and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.</p><p>All women are welcome to join us for this monthly event.</p><p> </p> 2020-11-10 11:00:00 -060011/10/209:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Morning ConnectionCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Morning Connection
<p>Cedar Rapids Morning Connection is a non-denominational group of ladies that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Best Western Longbranch in Cedar Rapids, Ia.</p><p>We get together for brunch, enjoy ice breakers and conversation, listen and learn from a feature presentation about a topic of interest, and enjoy an inspirational story and the gospel message from a Speaker.</p><p>We also offer Stonecroft bible studies, and monthly prayer connection, and other small group gatherings to build relationship, and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word.</p><p>All women are welcome to join us for this monthly event.</p><p> </p> 2020-12-08 11:00:00 -060012/08/209:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Morning ConnectionCedar Rapids -
Seeing IS Believing: Visio Divina at Prairiewoods
<p>Come together in a circle of trust to integrate imagination, learning and prayer through the practice of <em>Visio Divina,</em> or holy seeing, at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on Tuesday mornings. A contemplative practice of praying the Scriptures while viewing visual art, Visio Divina involves listening to the word of God, viewing art, pondering God’s message, letting our hearts speak and resting in God. Various works of art are used for the sessions, including pieces from <em>The Saint John's Bible,</em> professional artists and local artists. The sessions, facilitated by Lois Ocenosak, stand alone, so we invite you to attend whenever available. The cost is $5 per session. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2020-02-10 11:30:00 -0600
4/28/2010:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
STRING PLAYERS UNITE!
<p>The Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra is now in its sixth year and this is the time for you to dust off that old violin, viola, cello or bass to join the fun. Remember all those good times in high school or college orchestra? The camaraderie? The friends? Well, you can do it again with the CRCO! All skill levels are welcome, no auditions, just come and enjoy playing in a group setting again. Since we’re a full orchestra we would be remiss in not inviting our fellow brass and woodwind players as well, so come be part of the fun. There’s still time to join for our concert coming up in May. Take the leap -- you’ll be glad you did.</p> 2020-04-13 21:00:00 -05004/13/207:00 p.m.Cedar Hills Community ChurchCedar Rapids -
STRING PLAYERS UNITE!
<p>The Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra is now in its sixth year and this is the time for you to dust off that old violin, viola, cello or bass to join the fun. Remember all those good times in high school or college orchestra? The camaraderie? The friends? Well, you can do it again with the CRCO! All skill levels are welcome, no auditions, just come and enjoy playing in a group setting again. Since we’re a full orchestra we would be remiss in not inviting our fellow brass and woodwind players as well, so come be part of the fun. There’s still time to join for our concert coming up in May. Take the leap -- you’ll be glad you did.</p> 2020-04-20 21:00:00 -05004/20/207:00 p.m.Cedar Hills Community ChurchCedar Rapids -
STRING PLAYERS UNITE!
<p>The Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra is now in its sixth year and this is the time for you to dust off that old violin, viola, cello or bass to join the fun. Remember all those good times in high school or college orchestra? The camaraderie? The friends? Well, you can do it again with the CRCO! All skill levels are welcome, no auditions, just come and enjoy playing in a group setting again. Since we’re a full orchestra we would be remiss in not inviting our fellow brass and woodwind players as well, so come be part of the fun. There’s still time to join for our concert coming up in May. Take the leap -- you’ll be glad you did.</p> 2020-04-27 21:00:00 -05004/27/207:00 p.m.Cedar Hills Community ChurchCedar Rapids -
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Author Event: Brad Balukjian
<div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="cut1u-0-0"><div data-offset-key="cut1u-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cut1u-0-0"><span data-text="true">About The Wax Pack</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="fmm2g-0-0"><div data-offset-key="fmm2g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fmm2g-0-0"><span data-text="true">Is there life after baseball? Starting from this simple question, The Wax Pack ends up with something much bigger and unexpected—a meditation on the loss of innocence and the gift of impermanence, for both Brad Balukjian and the former ballplayers he tracked down. To get a truly random sample of players, Balukjian followed this wildly absurd but fun-as-hell premise: he took a single pack of baseball cards from 1986 (the first year he collected cards), opened it, chewed the nearly thirty-year-old gum inside, gagged, and then embarked on a quest to find all the players in the pack. Absurd, maybe, but true. He took this trip solo in the summer of 2015, spanning 11,341 miles through thirty states in forty-eight days.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="id7d-0-0"><div data-offset-key="id7d-0-0"><span data-offset-key="id7d-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="3o62g-0-0"><div data-offset-key="3o62g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3o62g-0-0"><span data-text="true">Balukjian actively engaged with his subjects—taking a hitting lesson from Rance Mulliniks, watching kung fu movies with Garry Templeton, and going to the zoo with Don Carman. In the process of finding all the players but one, he discovered an astonishing range of experiences and untold stories in their post-baseball lives, and he realized that we all have more in common with ballplayers than we think. While crisscrossing the country, Balukjian retraced his own past, reconnecting with lost loves and coming to terms with his lifelong battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="ee6rn-0-0"><div data-offset-key="ee6rn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ee6rn-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="avlhu-0-0"><div data-offset-key="avlhu-0-0"><span data-offset-key="avlhu-0-0"><span data-text="true">Alternately elegiac and uplifting, The Wax Pack is part baseball nostalgia, part road trip travelogue, and all heart, a reminder that greatness is not found in the stats on the backs of baseball cards but in the personal stories of the men on the front of them.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="e90om-0-0"><div data-offset-key="e90om-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e90om-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="brt23-0-0"><div data-offset-key="brt23-0-0"><span data-offset-key="brt23-0-0"><span data-text="true">About Brad Balukjian</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="r8di" data-offset-key="7l3mq-0-0"><div data-offset-key="7l3mq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7l3mq-0-0"><span data-text="true">Brad Balukjian is director of the Natural History and Sustainability Program and teaches biology at Merritt College in Oakland, California. He is also a freelance writer and has published articles in Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Slate, Discover, Smithsonian, Natural History, NOVA Next, and Islands.</span></span></div></div> 2019-12-26 18:00:00 -0600
5/14/205:00 p.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids -
Tribute To Heroes Dinner
<p>Join us as we kickoff our 37th Anniversary of the Freedom Festival with the Tribute to Heroes Dinner!</p><p>This dinner honors local heroes in our community. Heroes Nominations for 2020 are now being accepted: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.freedomfestival.com%2Fevents%2Ftribute-to-heroes-dinner%2Fnominate%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2FNgU7Ov_eAmlfGxAekstTdrG2ArflJKLePnsWjkYR3axvn6E8lXSJfv0&h=AT1vd3S30nAPKLwI3j9kciDE4BHz-Rt6ql8tGmxhc7OGkKUf4lpL29sNLmbW4wU4LMJ4j590A9wKz8SGIbYd9Tj5ZLE8u3HIkygh1y4MUru-J_s-HEJOlz_x8d7lNTKG6g" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.freedomfestival.com/events/tribute-to-heroes-dinner/nominate/</a></p><p>Our keynote speaker for the evening will be Chuck Long! Chuck Long’s name has been synonymous with University of Iowa football for over thirty years. As a former player and coach, his combination of charm, charisma and a winning attitude has motivated hundreds of young athletes and influenced multitudes of fans across the state of Iowa and beyond.</p><p>Enjoy a delicious meal, cash bar, music by the Harmony Hawks and silent auction. Cocktail hour begins at 6 PM, followed by dinner and program beginning at 7 PM.</p><p>Tickets are $45 per person or $400 per table of 10. Purchase your tickets now at the link below, before they sell out.<br><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.freedomfestival.com%2Fevents%2Ftribute-to-heroes-dinner%2Fregistration%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2UPSXhriEceDt4dEWErU480tkw5iwK5SgReQzNlniYQulZ4M214tTdTtc&h=AT2q_Z8pm6yYNr870Xn7QkM_nELykUKDekbHi0qQG0VjsFT6nNj_8ziBCB4bzql4FxjbrbV16FL-PPPyrynpIVljG0pW4QFO4eT-vNlGqGGa12VldZE3vEDkGpAxKDsQIg" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.freedomfestival.com/events/tribute-to-heroes-dinner/registration/</a></p><p>Thank You to our sponsors: Farmers State Bank, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Cottage Grove Place, Cedar Memorial, Humana, Hy-Vee, KCRG-TV9, and KMRY Radio. </p> 2020-02-20 21:00:00 -0600
6/18/206:00 p.m.The Hotel at Kirkwood CenterCedar 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