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CR Municipal Band at McGrath Amphitheatre
<p>This week’s concerts will happen on Wednesday, June 29, at the McGrath Amphitheatre and on MONDAY, July 4, at Guthridge Park in Hiawatha. There will be no Sunday evening performance.</p><p>Performances can be viewed live on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CRMuniBand">the band’s Facebook page</a>.</p><p>Given the patriotic holiday, you can expect a slate of patriotic and other iconic American tunes!</p><p>Superman March (John Williams, arranged by Paul Lavender)<br>Armed Forces Salute (arranged by Bob Lowden)<br>West Side Story Selection (Leonard Bernstein, arranged by William Duthoit)<br>River City March (Frank Piersol)<br>America the Beautiful (Ward/Bates, arranged by Carmen Dragon)<br>Sweet Trombone Rag (Al Sweet)<br>Big Band Spectacular (arranged by John Higgins)<br>Shenandoah (arranged by R. Paul Astley)<br>The Stars and Stripes Forever (John Philip Sousa)</p> 2022-06-28 20:30:00 -0500
6/29/227:30 p.m.McGrath AmphitheatreCedar Rapids -
Art in the Park
<p dir="ltr">Join us on July 31st for Art in the Park as we acknowledge all things art in Wellington Heights. </p><p dir="ltr"> </p><p dir="ltr">On this day we will celebrate through performances and demonstrations, activities, and booths with art for sale showcasing artists and their art form. Food, fun and community building are part of the day, too! </p><p dir="ltr"> </p><p dir="ltr">Getting a diverse and eclectic group of people together to appreciate and celebrate art while at the same time honoring the wonderful and historical neighborhood of Wellington Heights is what the day is all about. </p><p dir="ltr"> </p> 2022-06-14 18:00:00 -0500
7/31/2212:00 p.m.Redmond ParkCedar Rapids -
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CR Municipal Band at Guthridge Park
<p>This week’s concerts will happen on Wednesday, June 29, at the McGrath Amphitheatre and on MONDAY, July 4, at Guthridge Park in Hiawatha. There will be no Sunday evening performance.</p><p>Performances can be viewed live on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CRMuniBand">the band’s Facebook page</a>.</p><p>Given the patriotic holiday, you can expect a slate of patriotic and other iconic American tunes!</p><p>Superman March (John Williams, arranged by Paul Lavender)<br>Armed Forces Salute (arranged by Bob Lowden)<br>West Side Story Selection (Leonard Bernstein, arranged by William Duthoit)<br>River City March (Frank Piersol)<br>America the Beautiful (Ward/Bates, arranged by Carmen Dragon)<br>Sweet Trombone Rag (Al Sweet)<br>Big Band Spectacular (arranged by John Higgins)<br>Shenandoah (arranged by R. Paul Astley)<br>The Stars and Stripes Forever (John Philip Sousa)</p> 2022-06-28 20:30:00 -0500
7/04/227:30 p.m.Guthridge ParkHiawatha -
Alisabeth Von Presley and her Star Spangled Show
<p>Event is free to attend thanks to the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.</p><p>Doors open at 5pm. Adam & Amber take the stage at 5:15pm followed by Dalles Jacobus. Alisabeth Von Presley will end the night, with her set beginning around 7:30pm.</p><p>Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets with you. Outside food & beverage are not permitted - both will be available for sale on-site.</p><p>This event is presented by AEsthetix and Blue Sky Productions.</p> 2022-06-25 22:00:00 -0500
7/03/225:00 p.m.McGrath AmphitheatreCedar Rapids -
Midsummer Garden Arts Fair
<p>Musicians from the Five Seasons Chamber Orchestra will offer a variety of musical pieces, including performances of harp, flute, guitar, violin, cello and bass selections. Dancers will perform a country dance from the English Renaissance period and teach willing attendees the dance. Readings and commentary from the writings of William Shakespeare will be offered by a member of the Wednesday Shakespeare Club. Delicious refreshments will be provided by members of the Shakespeare Club. This event is to visitors to experience the beauty of this historically significant garden, begun in 1927. After the devastation of the 2008 flood and the 2020 Derecho several community groups and individuals have begun the process of revitalizing a unique Cedar Rapids asset. Members of the NorthWest Neighbors Neighborhood Association, Friends of the Shakespeare Garden, Wednesday Shakespeare Club and Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation will be on hand to visit and answer questions. Beautiful posters showing the vision for future revitalization will be on display. This event is free and open to the public. Those attending should bring lawn chairs.</p> 2022-06-15 20:30:00 -0500
7/02/227:00 p.m.Shakespeare GardenCedar Rapids -
" Two of a Kind" Opening Reception
<p>"TWO of a KIND paintings and assemblages" by Bill Stamats</p><p>Opening Reception</p><p>July 7, 2022</p><p>5:00-7:00pm</p><p>Cherry Building </p><p>Commons Gallery</p><p>329 10th Street SE</p><p>Cedar Rapids, IA</p><p>exhibit run : July 7- August 27, 2022</p><p>Artist statement: The musical term “theme and variations” refers to a standard form of composition consisting of a simple melody presented first in its original form and then repeated several times in varying ways with some semblance of the original motif preserved. Visual artists also use this approach. For me, a theme is generally related to the subject matter depicted, but it can also be about the approach to composition or the use of certain materials. For this exhibit, instead of showing the seven or eight (or more) variations on a theme, I have chosen to show just two of a kind. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Front: </p><p>Yellow Barn on the Lincoln Highway </p><p>36”x48” acrylic on wood </p><p><br></p><p>Grain Elevator in Three Forks</p><p>36”x30” acrylic on wood </p> 2022-06-24 19:00:00 -0500
7/07/225:00 p.m.Cherry BuildingCedar Rapids -
EIAA - Healing HeARTS
<p>Healing HeARTS meets on the third Thursday, each month, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Eastern Iowa Art's Academy Music and Arts Studios. This art class is free and open to patients and survivors of cancer in addition to their caregivers and family members. A new project is featured each month.</p> 2022-07-21 19:30:00 -05007/21/226:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
EIAA - Healing HeARTS
<p>Healing HeARTS meets on the third Thursday, each month, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Eastern Iowa Art's Academy Music and Arts Studios. This art class is free and open to patients and survivors of cancer in addition to their caregivers and family members. A new project is featured each month.</p> 2022-08-18 19:30:00 -05008/18/226:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
EIAA - Healing HeARTS
<p>Healing HeARTS meets on the third Thursday, each month, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Eastern Iowa Art's Academy Music and Arts Studios. This art class is free and open to patients and survivors of cancer in addition to their caregivers and family members. A new project is featured each month.</p> 2022-09-15 19:30:00 -05009/15/226:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
EIAA - Healing HeARTS
<p>Healing HeARTS meets on the third Thursday, each month, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Eastern Iowa Art's Academy Music and Arts Studios. This art class is free and open to patients and survivors of cancer in addition to their caregivers and family members. A new project is featured each month.</p> 2022-10-20 19:30:00 -050010/20/226:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
EIAA - Healing HeARTS
<p>Healing HeARTS meets on the third Thursday, each month, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Eastern Iowa Art's Academy Music and Arts Studios. This art class is free and open to patients and survivors of cancer in addition to their caregivers and family members. A new project is featured each month.</p> 2022-11-17 19:30:00 -060011/17/226:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
EIAA - Healing HeARTS
<p>Healing HeARTS meets on the third Thursday, each month, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Eastern Iowa Art's Academy Music and Arts Studios. This art class is free and open to patients and survivors of cancer in addition to their caregivers and family members. A new project is featured each month.</p> 2022-12-15 19:30:00 -060012/15/226:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
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Colonies in Bloom
<p>A self-guided tour of local gardens here in The Amana Colonies. Each gardener is there to greet you, answer your questions, and share gardening experiences. Pick up your map at The Amana Colonies Convention and Visitors Bureau. Tour hours are 10-4pm. Join us for a Garden Party on the grounds of The Amana Heritage Museum at 5pm. The Lotus Lilies on the Lily Lake typically bloom in late July-August. </p><p><br></p> 2019-03-21 19:00:00 -0500
7/23/2210:00 a.m.Amana Colonies Convention & Visitor BureauAmana -
Amana Colonies Tannenbaum Forest
<p>Visit a forest of decorated Christmas trees. Over 50 live trees are decorated by local businesses, organizations and residents. Visit the forest in our Festhalle Barn (dress warm). Featuring our Nativity scene and our 17' German Christmas Pyramid made by local craftsmen. Free will donation at the door, with proceeds going to the "Stead Family Children's Hospital" in Iowa City and other local charities. <strong>Tannenbaum Forest is open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from November 25th - December 18th. Hours vary, please check our website.</strong></p> 2019-03-28 17:00:00 -0500
11/25/2211:00 a.m.Festhalle BarnAmana -
Prelude to Christmas
<p>Welcome in the holiday season including a glimpse into Amana's Christmas past. Plenty of shopping, food, drink and music. Amana Church Bazaar & Cookie Walk. Tannenbaum (Christmas tree) Forest featuring our Nativity scene & 17' German Pyramid. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-03-28 20:00:00 -0500
12/02/2211:00 a.m.Amana Colonies Convention & Visitor BureauAmana -
Winterfest in the Amana Colonies
<p>Open fire chili, games, snow sculpting, 5K run/walk, music and more. </p> 2019-12-05 16:00:00 -06001/28/2310:00 a.m.Amana Colonies Convention & Visitor BureauAmana -
Concert in the Commons: Blake Shaw on Electric Bass
<p>Jazz, swing, rock, blues ... you name it ... Iowa City resident, double and electric bassist, vocalist, composer, arranger and teacher Blake Shaw plays it.</p><p>Enjoy this matinee concert while you browse or have a cup of coffee at Roaster's Coffeehouse.</p> 2022-04-19 12:30:00 -0500
7/08/2212:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Concert in the Commons: Young at Harp
<p>Local harpists will provide unique ambiance in the Commons of the Downtown Library.</p><p>Enjoy this matinee concert while you browse or have a cup of coffee at Roaster's Coffeehouse.</p> 2022-04-20 12:30:00 -0500
7/22/2212:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Coralville 4thFest
<p>Coralville's annual 4th of July celebration, 4thFest, is a community tradition that attracts visitors from near and far. </p><p>The multi-day, outdoor festival includes a 5K run/walk, carnival, food, a free concert in the park, the area's largest Independence Day parade, free family-friendly activities in the park, and fireworks!</p> 2022-05-02 22:00:00 -0500
7/03/2211:30 a.m.S.T. Morrison ParkCoralville -
All-State Choral Workshop
<h5>The All-State Choral Workshop is open to all high school students interested in preparing for the Iowa All-State Choral Repertoire.</h5><p>The All-State Workshop is open to all high school students interested in preparing the Iowa All-State Choral repertoire. Mount Mercy’s Director of Music Activities Dr. Gerry Kreitzer and distinguished clinicians Carol Tralau, Allen Chapman, Duane Philgreen, Bob Anderson, Amy Farley and Kent Keating, will assist the singers in learning notes, rhythms and texts for each piece. They will also offer coaching in the expression and style of each piece, and offer helpful approaches and demonstrations of the audition process.<br><br>A track of each piece with voice part highlighted will be made available to each participant and director on the All-State web page.<br><br>Singers must purchase or secure from their high school choral director their own all-state music packet to bring with them. Packets may be purchased beginning July 21.</p><p>West Music<br>Coralville, IA<br>(800) 373-2000 x1219 </p><h5><a aria-controls="collapse" aria-expanded="true" data-target="#accordion-set-1-BasicInformation-1" data-toggle="collapse" href="https://www.mtmercy.edu/news-events/events/2022/08/all-state-choral-workshop">Basic Information</a></h5><div aria-labelledby="header-1" data-parent="accordion-1"><strong>When</strong>: August 1-3, 2021<br><strong>Where</strong>: Mount Mercy University | 1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402<br>For a map and directions to Mount Mercy University, click <a href="https://www.mtmercy.edu/_images/wysiwyg/mmu-campus-map.jpg"><strong>here</strong></a>.<br><strong>Who</strong>: High School Choral students looking for a great choral experience<br><strong>Time</strong>: August 1-2 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 1:00-4:00 p.m. August 3 - 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.<br><strong>Snacks and Lunch</strong>: 2 Lunches (August 1-2) plus morning and afternoon snacks provided</div><p><br></p><h5><a aria-controls="collapse" aria-expanded="true" data-target="#accordion-set-2-RegistrationInformation-1" data-toggle="collapse" href="https://www.mtmercy.edu/news-events/events/2022/08/all-state-choral-workshop">Registration Information</a></h5><div aria-labelledby="header-1" data-parent="accordion-1"><ul><li>Registration fee is $90, which includes sessions, lunches and snacks.</li><li>Registration can be done <a href="https://mtmercy.wufoo.com/forms/registration-allstate-choral-workshop-2022"><strong>online</strong></a>, or please complete and return the <a href="https://www.mtmercy.edu/news-events/events/2022/08/All-State-Form-2022.pdf"><strong>downloadable form</strong></a>. </li></ul><p>Thank you for your consideration and support of this event! </p></div> 2022-03-25 00:00:00 -0500
8/01/228:00 a.m.Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids -
Iowa City Jazz Festival
<p>Come down for three days of live jazz performances and delicious dishes. You’re sure to enjoy the music from two stages, which showcase a variety of well-known jazz musicians and up-and-coming talent alongside national and international artists to encourage and educate a jazz audience of all ages.</p><p>Bring a blanket, chair, and get ready for a weekend jazz extravaganza!</p> 2022-04-04 22:00:00 -0500
7/01/225:00 p.m.Downtown Iowa CityIowa City -
Library Fun at the Park
<p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-06-30 10:30:00 -0500
6/30/2210:30 a.m.Time Check ParkCedar Rapids -
Library Fun at the Park
<p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-07-07 10:30:00 -0500
7/07/2210:30 a.m.Time Check ParkCedar Rapids -
Library Fun at the Park
<p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-07-14 10:30:00 -0500
7/14/2210:30 a.m.Time Check ParkCedar Rapids -
Library Fun at the Park
<p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-07-21 10:30:00 -0500
7/21/2210:30 a.m.Time Check ParkCedar Rapids -
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Library Fun at the Park
<p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-07-28 10:30:00 -0500
7/28/2210:30 a.m.Time Check ParkCedar Rapids -
BBQ Bash
<p>BBQ Bash is a full weekend of delicious BBQ, bluesy music, and entertaining games for the whole family. Delicious smoked meats have been a staple of BBQ Bash each year, and the talented pitmasters at a local favorite, Pop’s BBQ, will prepare mouth-watering smoked meats, a delectable vegetarian option, and Pop’s tasty side dishes for ticketholders.</p><p>We plan to host both virtual and in-person BBQ Bash events in 2022. For those who wish to participate virtually, CHOMP Delivery will handle the pick-up or delivery of all meals. For folks who choose to join us in-person at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, our Friday night event will include live music, yard games, drinks, and—of course—those appetizing entrees and sides from Pop’s.</p> 2022-02-03 20:00:00 -0600
9/23/225:00 p.m.Johnson County FairgroundsIowa City -
Bentonsport Riverfest
<p>Outdoor show along the Bentonsport Riverside park and historic district. Crafts, antiques, food, wine tasting, local made fudge, music, art show, free covered wagon rides, artist, blacksmith and other demonstrations. Local artisan shops and Indian Artifact museum will be open. A campground and local lodging is available. </p><p>Visit www.greefstore.com for more details or vendor information.</p> 2022-02-28 17:00:00 -0600
10/15/2210:00 a.m.Bentonsport Historic DistrictKeosauqua -
KCCK's Jazz Under The Stars - Betsy Hickok
<p>Cedar Rapids' only jazz concert series!</p><p>Each August, Jazz 88.3 KCCK presents free Thursday night concerts in Cedar Rapids’ Noelridge Park. </p><p>On August 11, we welcome singer Betsy Hickok to Jazz Under The Stars. A popular jazz vocalist in Iowa City for many years, Betsy performed with the legendary trio Too Much Yang. She recently moved back to Iowa City, and now performs with her husband, guitarist Ron Roberts.</p><p>All concerts are also broadcast live on KCCK 88.3 FM. </p><p>Bring your own picnic or enjoy food from one of our vendors! In case of inclement weather, listen to KCCK for cancellation information at 88.3 FM, online or follow us on Twitter or Facebook. </p>
8/11/227:00 p.m.Noelridge GreenhouseCedar Rapids -
KCCK's Jazz Under The Stars - Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra
<p>Cedar Rapids' only jazz concert series!</p><p>Each August, Jazz 88.3 KCCK presents free Thursday night concerts in Cedar Rapids’ Noelridge Park. </p><p>The Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra is the state's only all-female jazz big band, organized to by a group of jazz educators and performers to provide more opportunities for women performers and be role models for young women interested in jazz.</p><p>All concerts are also broadcast live on KCCK 88.3 FM. </p><p>Bring your own picnic or enjoy food from one of our vendors! In case of inclement weather, listen to KCCK for cancellation information at 88.3 FM, online or follow us on Twitter or Facebook. </p>
8/18/227:00 p.m.Noelridge ParkCedar Rapids