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Grown up Show 'n Tell
<p>We invite you to sign up to bring photos, letters, family mementos or other objects to share the story behind the treasure with the audience. These personal stories and special objects will be fun and fascinating to hear about. To bring an item to share please contact: jenny@historycenter.org OR fill out the webform here: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FKGAButgMZPJU9zSF8%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR12SobC8ViER9RRXxubBpKEMeubn79xo7hLruIjmHSJZplO_55_7EiDHHI&h=AT1NU5OgKkzzBg2Fri4V35NV4YGXIkmwWPZD0Zf43tlQXVPZc6CwDYMlgu6nr5dVP6Gg6sCEY91biqKjDS_UniTEXpNEcbneoTILhSfZ6ta0KU067u7GRT-5OAHlz9u37Q" href="https://forms.gle/KGAButgMZPJU9zSF8?fbclid=IwAR12SobC8ViER9RRXxubBpKEMeubn79xo7hLruIjmHSJZplO_55_7EiDHHI" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/KGAButgMZPJU9zSF8</a><br><br>Grown-Up Show ‘n Tell is made possible through a generous contribution by Donald & Irene (Naxera) Hamous. </p> 2020-01-08 19:00:00 -0600
1/28/206:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
Presidentially Speaking
<p>A (day before) President's Day presentation on the communication secrets of our Commanders in Chief.</p> 2020-01-22 15:30:00 -0600
2/16/202:00 p.m.Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and LibraryWest Branch -
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Oral Histories LIVE! Featuring Luman Colton
<p>The History Center invites the community to join in on ORAL HISTORIES LIVE! offering interviews with influential members of Linn County who share their stories and preserve legacies. Join us Tuesday, February 11th 6:00 p.m. as we interview Luman Colton, WWII veteran, and longtime Jefferson High School Band Director. <br><br>Doors open 5:30 p.m.<br>Program starts at 6:00 p.m.<br>Admission $7.00 General Public<br>$5.00 for History Center Members<br><br>Oral Histories LIVE! is generously sponsored by Mike & Esther Wilson.</p> 2020-01-20 19:30:00 -0600
2/11/206:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
Music at Montauk
<p dir="ltr">Join us for the first concert in our 2020 spring concert series, Music at Montauk. Our March concert will feature jazz musicians Mike Conrad on piano, Christopher Merz on saxophone, and Alex Pershounin on bass.</p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Partnering with us on this event, the Clermont Historical Society will provide a reception after the concert that will include coffee, cider, and cookies.</p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Concert will be on March 29th, from 2:00-3:00 at Montauk, and is free and open to the public.</p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">In celebrating Iowa History Month the house will be open before the concert from 12-2 for an open house. See Open House event for full details. </p> 2020-01-24 15:00:00 -0600
3/29/202:00 p.m.Montauk Historic siteClermont -
Music at Montauk
<p dir="ltr">Join us for our April concert as we partner with the Iowa Composers Forum to bring you a wonderful performance by the exciting young duo, Duo-B. The program will feature Duo-B with Hirono Sugimoto Borter on violin and Philip Borter on cello playing duo works composed by members of the Iowa Composers Forum. All the music you hear will have been written by Iowa composers.</p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Also partnering with us on the event, the Clermont Historical Society will provide a reception after the concert with coffee, cider, and cookies.</p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Concert is Sunday, April 19th, 2:00-3:00 and is free and open to the public.</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about Duo-B visit their site at<a href="http://www.duo-b.com/?fbclid=IwAR2IZ_g19n626LGaRIXGqx6mDwKTfy6eSgKJQL4Yb8zHDM4UDQAdhSxeokA"> www.duo-b.com.</a></p> 2020-01-24 15:00:00 -06004/19/202:00 p.m.Montauk Historic siteClermont -
Black History Month Humanize My Hoodie Movie Screening
<p data-key="8"><span data-key="9"><span data-offset-key="9:0">The Humanize My Hoodie Family will be showcasing its documentary in Iowa City at Old Brick. This 30 minute documentary captures the journey of two black men trying to survive in a world that doesn’t appreciate their Black skin. This biopic highlights the Jason’s and Andre childhoods, adulthoods, and their Road to New York Fashion Week. The film is inspirational but also educational. Audiences will leave with a better understanding of how racism worked against these two but also highlight how extreme resilience helped them defy the immeasurable odds. In addition, there will be a Q & A following the screening with Andre' Wright and Jason Sole. </span></span></p><p data-key="10"><span data-key="11"><span data-offset-key="11:0">Each VIP participant will leave this event with an autographed copy of the Humanize My Hoodie Movement book and documentary.</span></span></p><p data-key="12" data-slate-fragment="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"><span data-key="13"><span data-offset-key="13:0">* If you supported our pre-order screenings are at no cost to you.</span></span></p> 2020-01-18 04:30:00 -0600
2/15/203:00 a.m.Old BrickIowa City -
Black History Month Kick Off!
<p>February is Black History Month. We'll look through the lenses of history, literature, music and art to both remember and celebrate Black History and achievement.</p><p>We'll look to celebrated (and less well-known) historical figures as well as local treasures. Children's Stories, musical acts, speakers, crafts and more!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-31 14:00:00 -05002/01/2011:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Celebrating the Roots
<p>In partnership with The African American Museum of Iowa we are hosting a soul food Celebration and program in honor of Black History Month.<br><br>Dr. Kelly Sharp, Professor of Africana Studies and History at Luther College will be speaking at 6pm about the history is soul food and the museum's current exhibit "Untangling The Roots"<br><br>Your $30 ticket includes a platter of soul food prepared by our friends at Vivian's Soul Food and a beverage of your choice. It also includes tax and gratuity.<br><br>Our regular menu will also be available if you wish to join us but just order a la carte. Ticket sales for the soul food dinner end on 2/17. </p><p>SOUL FOOD DINNER</p><p>Potroast, collard greens, baked mac, and cornbread muffin. </p><p><br></p><p>VEGETARIAN TICKET</p><p>Candied yams, collard greens, baked mac, and cornbread muffin.</p> 2020-01-24 20:00:00 -0600
2/19/205:30 p.m.Lion Bridge Brewing CompanyCedar Rapids -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-01-30 21:45:00 -0600
1/30/207:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-01-31 21:45:00 -0600
1/31/207:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-02-01 21:45:00 -0600
2/01/207:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-02-02 16:15:00 -0600
2/02/202:00 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
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Thursday Forum - Slavery and the Civil War in American History and Memory
<p>Controversy is once again swirling in the US over issues and events with deep connections to slavery and the Civil War. Communities are hotly debating removal of Confederate flags and monuments; politicians and pundits routinely reference Civil War causes and leaders; and popular music, movies, and museums grapple with how to tell the stories of slavery and the Civil War. Over the course of this forum, Whipple Associate Professor of History Brie Swenson Arnold will explore the United States’ complicated history and memory of slavery and the Civil War. The series begins with an overview of the origins, expansion, and lived experiences of American racial slavery. It continues with a session on the origins and course of the Civil War, a conflict centered on slavery. Weeks three and four turn to examining how Americans have variously portrayed slavery and the Civil War in national memory and popular culture—including in holidays like Memorial Day and Emancipation Day, Civil War sites and monuments, and films like The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone with the Wind (1939), Roots (1977), Glory (1989), Lincoln (2012), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), and Free State of Jones (2016). Throughout, the series will shed light on broader issues in US politics, culture, and society—particularly Americans’ efforts to come to terms with their nation’s complicated history of race and racism.</p> 2019-10-03 11:30:00 -0500
4/02/208:45 a.m.Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture HallCedar Rapids -
Thursday Forum - Slavery and the Civil War in American History and Memory
<p>Controversy is once again swirling in the US over issues and events with deep connections to slavery and the Civil War. Communities are hotly debating removal of Confederate flags and monuments; politicians and pundits routinely reference Civil War causes and leaders; and popular music, movies, and museums grapple with how to tell the stories of slavery and the Civil War. Over the course of this forum, Whipple Associate Professor of History Brie Swenson Arnold will explore the United States’ complicated history and memory of slavery and the Civil War. The series begins with an overview of the origins, expansion, and lived experiences of American racial slavery. It continues with a session on the origins and course of the Civil War, a conflict centered on slavery. Weeks three and four turn to examining how Americans have variously portrayed slavery and the Civil War in national memory and popular culture—including in holidays like Memorial Day and Emancipation Day, Civil War sites and monuments, and films like The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone with the Wind (1939), Roots (1977), Glory (1989), Lincoln (2012), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), and Free State of Jones (2016). Throughout, the series will shed light on broader issues in US politics, culture, and society—particularly Americans’ efforts to come to terms with their nation’s complicated history of race and racism.</p> 2020-04-09 11:30:00 -0500
4/09/208:45 a.m.Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture HallCedar Rapids -
Thursday Forum - Slavery and the Civil War in American History and Memory
<p>Controversy is once again swirling in the US over issues and events with deep connections to slavery and the Civil War. Communities are hotly debating removal of Confederate flags and monuments; politicians and pundits routinely reference Civil War causes and leaders; and popular music, movies, and museums grapple with how to tell the stories of slavery and the Civil War. Over the course of this forum, Whipple Associate Professor of History Brie Swenson Arnold will explore the United States’ complicated history and memory of slavery and the Civil War. The series begins with an overview of the origins, expansion, and lived experiences of American racial slavery. It continues with a session on the origins and course of the Civil War, a conflict centered on slavery. Weeks three and four turn to examining how Americans have variously portrayed slavery and the Civil War in national memory and popular culture—including in holidays like Memorial Day and Emancipation Day, Civil War sites and monuments, and films like The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone with the Wind (1939), Roots (1977), Glory (1989), Lincoln (2012), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), and Free State of Jones (2016). Throughout, the series will shed light on broader issues in US politics, culture, and society—particularly Americans’ efforts to come to terms with their nation’s complicated history of race and racism.</p> 2020-04-16 11:30:00 -0500
4/16/208:45 a.m.Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture HallCedar Rapids -
Thursday Forum - Slavery and the Civil War in American History and Memory
<p>Controversy is once again swirling in the US over issues and events with deep connections to slavery and the Civil War. Communities are hotly debating removal of Confederate flags and monuments; politicians and pundits routinely reference Civil War causes and leaders; and popular music, movies, and museums grapple with how to tell the stories of slavery and the Civil War. Over the course of this forum, Whipple Associate Professor of History Brie Swenson Arnold will explore the United States’ complicated history and memory of slavery and the Civil War. The series begins with an overview of the origins, expansion, and lived experiences of American racial slavery. It continues with a session on the origins and course of the Civil War, a conflict centered on slavery. Weeks three and four turn to examining how Americans have variously portrayed slavery and the Civil War in national memory and popular culture—including in holidays like Memorial Day and Emancipation Day, Civil War sites and monuments, and films like The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone with the Wind (1939), Roots (1977), Glory (1989), Lincoln (2012), Twelve Years a Slave (2013), and Free State of Jones (2016). Throughout, the series will shed light on broader issues in US politics, culture, and society—particularly Americans’ efforts to come to terms with their nation’s complicated history of race and racism.</p> 2020-04-23 11:30:00 -0500
4/23/208:45 a.m.Coe College, Hickok Hall, Kesler Lecture HallCedar Rapids -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. </em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids. </p> 2020-01-29 16:00:00 -06001/29/201:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. </em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids. </p> 2020-01-30 16:00:00 -06001/30/201:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-02-06 21:45:00 -0600
2/06/207:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. </em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids. </p> 2020-01-31 16:00:00 -06001/31/201:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2020-03-02 16:00:00 -0600
3/02/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2020-11-02 16:00:00 -0600
11/02/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. </em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids. </p> 2020-02-01 16:00:00 -06002/01/201:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. </em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids. </p> 2020-02-02 16:00:00 -06002/02/201:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-02-07 21:45:00 -0600
2/07/207:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
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Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa
<p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1<sup>st</sup><span> </span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2020-02-03 16:00:00 -0600
2/03/2010:00 a.m.Genealogical Society of Linn County IowaCedar Rapids, -
The Agitators by Mat Smart
<p>"A must see... A powerful history lesson that needs to have a voice." - Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</p><p>Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and common purpose. This is the story of their 45-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and – in doing so – they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Presented in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage – and in the midst of the Iowa Caucuses. </p><p>"The Agitators" by Mat Smart<br>Directed by Chris Okiishi<br>with Curtis M. Jackson (Frederick Douglass) and Jessica Link (Susan B. Anthony)<br><br>Sets: S. Benjamin Farrar, Costumes: Karle Meyers, Lights: Jim Vogt, Props: Stephen Polchert<br><br>Sponsored by: Anna & Jim Barker, Jim and Deba Leach, Vicki Lensing, and Derek & Pam Willard<br><br>$10 Student Tickets underwritten by Hills Bank<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsBank/" target="_blank"></a><br></p> 2020-02-08 21:45:00 -0600
2/08/207:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS III: DISNEY IN CONCERT
<h5>A TRULY MAGICAL EXPERIENCE!</h5><p>Orchestra Iowa is proud to present Disney’s Magical Music from the Movies, featuring four Broadway caliber vocalists, clips from iconic Disney movies like <em>Frozen</em>, <em>Beauty & the Beast</em>, <em>Mary Poppins</em> plus more, a scripted narrative presented by the singers & Maestro Hankewich, and some of the best known film music in cinematic history. We invite you to be enchanted with this full-length concert and enjoy your favorite Disney songs in a whole new way. . . live in concert!</p><p><br></p><h5>TICKET DETAILS</h5><p>Students age 17 & under or in College are eligible for half-off tickets. Subject to availability. Zones 2-5 Only. Some other restrictions may apply.</p><p>Student & College Tickets MUST be purchased through at the Ticket Office by phone at 319-366-8203 or in-person at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.</p>2/22/207:30 p.m.PARAMOUNT THEATRECedar Rapids -
“Degas in New Orleans,” by Dorothy Johnson, Roy J. Carver Professor of Art History, University of Iowa
<p>Edgar Degas is famed for his paintings of young ballet dancers and horse races, but a lesser known aspect of his work is the time he spent in New Orleans. Degas travelled to the city in 1872 to see the American side of his mother’s family, who worked as cotton and textile merchants. The painter saw this six-month stay as a return to his roots and produced eighteen paintings during his time there. Join Dorothy Johnson, Roy J. Carver Professor of Art History at the University of Iowa to discuss this unfamiliar aspect of Degas’ career.</p> 2019-12-30 14:00:00 -0600
4/05/201:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. </em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. </em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids. </p> 2020-02-05 16:00:00 -06002/05/201:00 p.m.Marion Heritage Center & MuseumMarion