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Elephant and Piggie's We are in a Play!
<h1 dir="ltr">Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”</h5><h3 dir="ltr">July 7-July 24, 2022</h5><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Book and lyrics by Mo Willems, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. </p><p dir="ltr">Based on Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, Elephant and Piggie’s onstage outdoor adventure will leave young audiences doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long! </p><p dir="ltr">An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, “bestus” friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all! She’s even happier and more excited than usual because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a lively day when anything is possible. </p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Box Office Hours:</p><p dir="ltr">Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm</p><p dir="ltr">319.366.8591</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:tickets@theatrecr.org">tickets@theatrecr.org</a></p><p dir="ltr">Performed live and outdoors at Brucemore’s Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater.</p><p dir="ltr">2160 Linden Dr SE Cedar Rapids Ia 52403</p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Ticket prices $10-$25</p> 2022-07-09 20:30:00 -05007/09/226:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
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 -
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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 -
Flatland Cavalry Live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City
<p>Flatland Cavalry returns to the First Avenue Club on Saturday, July 16, 2022 (rescheduled from January 15th). General Admission tickets: $20 (plus $4 service fee) and Reserved Table for 4 is SOLD OUT. Doors are 7pm and the show is 8pm.</p><p>Tickets: <a href="https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/flatland-cavalry/258?cs=true&cst=custom&fbclid=IwAR2HiHCqNH5Kgxp5iMIY6rfCuN6C-dndlLA8legoHTcXXbtuwmdmJH8F-S8">https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/flatland-cavalry/258?cs=true&cst=custom&fbclid=IwAR2HiHCqNH5Kgxp5iMIY6rfCuN6C-dndlLA8legoHTcXXbtuwmdmJH8F-S8</a></p><p>With their highly anticipated sophomore album, Homeland Insecurity, Texas’ Flatland Cavalry wants to stop and smell the roses. Bandleader and chief lyricist Cleto Cordero is fine with examining the present. There’s an appreciation for all the sharp detail and high-spirited emotions of today. Flatland Cavalry—the aforementioned Cordero, guitarist Reid Dillon, bassist Jonathan Saenz, drummer Jason Albers, and newest member, fiddle player Wesley Hall—has been stretching their legs across the country this past year after honing their craft and voice in the music boomtown of Lubbock, Texas. Homeland Insecurity finds Flatland further evolving as musicians and storytellers. They continue to expand their sonic palettes while remaining true to those defining characteristics that made them rising standouts years ago. On their previous releases, Come May and Humble Folks, Cordero and company harnessed untethered emotions, feel-good rhythms, and simple raw energy to make it into the hearts of fans and critics. There was power in Cordero’s proverbial pen that resonated with the highs and lows of college life. “We’re all just out of college,” says Cordero. “We’re in our mid-twenties. We’re all told growing up that by the time you’re out of school, you’ll have it all figured out, but that’s not really how it is. You’re still out there trying to find yourself.” It’s not a jump into adult life. That’s a facade and outright lie. Life doesn’t happen that way. You don’t turn 25 and become a fully-formed person. Rather, Homeland Insecurity finds Flatland exploring the anxieties, unsureness, growth, resilience, falters, fear, maturation, and eventual lessons learned as your grow older. By no means does Cordero and company feel they have it figured out, but rather, are trying to figure it out themselves as well. “I think at some point, you feel like you need to grow-up, but you don’t know how,” says Cordero. “You’re searching for that path though. You’re overturning every rock trying to find the secret that gets on to the next. I’m not trying to be a teacher or anything. I just wish someone would have told me earlier on and saved me the heartache of it all.” Flatland is unabashed in this search knowing that they’ve always wanted to be band where their crowd grew along with them. Cordero knows he could have just revisited old themes, young lust narratives, and drinking days glory for another album. He could have easily rehashed old ideas and gotten a pass for them as long as they were catchy, but he wouldn’t have been able to live with himself. There’s an uneasiness in his voice when even broaching the subject of cookie-cutter songs. You can hear him loosening a tie around his neck that isn’t there. “I had a lot I wanted to say,” says Cordero. “I knew there was a better way of saying it. I didn’t want to write at the same pace I was at during Humble Folks. And I don’t want to write at this pace in the future.” Homeland Insecurity sees Cordero sanding and smoothing the edges as a lyricist and storyteller. He’s always had an ear for memorable melodies and a gift at finding the heart of the story. But here, he expands and challenges himself to not only write at a deeper thematic level, but to simply become a better songwriter. “Everything I’d written before, it was always just something I had to get out. It was always spurred on by an emotion, but that doesn’t mean the lyrical side was rich,” says Cordero. “I have to really say something. Everything has to be purposeful. I can’t get stuck.” Indeed. Flatland Cavalry isn’t stuck in a rut. Despite embracing the harsh realities of modern civilization and the anxieties of life, Flatland carves out their own path on Homeland Insecurity.</p> 2022-02-01 23:00:00 -0600
7/16/227:00 p.m.First Avenue ClubIowa City -
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 -
KCCK's Jazz Under The Stars - Blake Shaw
<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>Bassist and singer Blake Shaw is one of Iowa's most in-demand jazz performers. He's released two albums, and will bring his star-studded quintet to close out Jazz Under The Stars on August 25.</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>
8/25/227:00 p.m.Noelridge GreenhouseCedar Rapids -
Brad & Kate - Full Band
<p>Brad & Kate is a pop-folk group lead by husband and wife duo, Kate Myers and Brad Myers. Charming and dynamic, the duo have grown an organic following around Iowa and the Midwest in a few short years..</p><p>TICKETS Cost for tickets are $15. A week before the event, tickets will go up to $30. This is a limited availability, ticketed event. Tickets are capped at 4 per person.</p><p>FOOD Food trucks will be onsite from 6-8p.m. Trucks will be announced at a later date. Fireside does not allow guests to bring outside food or beverages on premise. Violators of this policy may be asked to leave.</p><p>WHAT TO BRING We strongly encourage you to bring your own lawn chair & your favorite wine glass. For our guests safety, we only provide plastic tumbler glasses for music events.</p><p>SEATING OPTIONS Seating is first come, first serve however we do have a few areas available to rent and reserve for the night. *Tickets must be purchased in order to make a reservation. For reservation information, contact us at events@firesidewinery.com or (319) 662-4222</p> 2022-03-12 22:00:00 -0600
7/09/227:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
Music Under The Moon featuring "Run Forrest Run - Ultimate 90's Party"
<p>GET READY TO PARTY LIKE IT'S 1999!</p><p>Run Forrest Run is your answer to all things 90s! With the pop and R&B hits of today monopolizing radio stations, it can sometimes be an effort to get back to “the good old days”. We could only be talking about the 90s, a generation that we all love. Run Forrest Run would like the 90s to bring you as much joy as it has brought us. We strive to put that joy to work, giving you the best 90s tribute in the Chicago area. Get ready to sing and dance all night long as we PARTY LIKE IT'S 1999!</p><p>Learn more at: <a href="https://www.rfr90sband.com/?fbclid=IwAR1S_pu6eMPkjT1lOYt1szxYElFrFKytNACAn4QhSr0A-M_zxxbp_MfZJQA" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.rfr90sband.com/</a></p><p>Concerts are free and open to the public with music beginning at 7 p.m. Guests should bring lawn chairs and blankets for open lawn seating. Outside food and drink are permitted, but limited vendors will be onsite during the events. These events are supported in part by the Marion Hotel-Motel Grant Program.</p> 2022-05-12 22:00:00 -0500
8/13/227:00 p.m.Klopfenstein Amphitheater for the Performing Arts.Marion -
Music Under The Moon featuring "Bluffet & The Son of a Sailor Band"
<p>It's a beach party at Lowe Park when Bluffett and the Sons of a Sailor Band come to town. Bust out that Hawaiian gear and your lei's and come celebrate summer with the sounds of Jimmy Buffett.</p><p>Bluffett featuring The Son Of A Sailor Band is a 100%-live-on-stage Tribute to the legendary Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band! This show will have the conga-lines moving with an amazing EIGHT PERFORMERS ON STAGE! Complete with beach-type props and costuming</p><p>Learn more at: <a href="https://www.flashbackmanagement.com/bluffett---tribute-to?fbclid=IwAR32FjADJvffV-R6Jm1XPA3BhgNklFGPkoEfbKgCIjXHuPOVZiWDD9veK_o" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.flashbackmanagement.com/bluffett---tribute-to</a>...</p><p>Concerts are free and open to the public with music beginning at 7 p.m. Guests should bring lawn chairs and blankets for open lawn seating. Outside food and drink are permitted, but limited vendors will be onsite during the events. These events are supported in part by the Marion Hotel-Motel Grant Program.</p> 2022-05-12 22:00:00 -0500
7/16/227:00 p.m.Klopfenstein Amphitheater for the Performing Arts.Marion -
Rescheduled to July 23 - A Tribute to Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins by Carol Montag
<p>The Coggon Opera House welcomes <strong>Carol Montag</strong> back to our stage as part of her 2022 Iowa Opera House Tour. She will perform a <strong><u>Tribute Concert to Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, and Judy Collins</u></strong> – the three legendary women of the folk music scene. We are excited to have Carol pay tribute to the women who have been such an inspiration to her and to share the songs we all know and love!</p><p>Seating at the Coggon Opera House is by general admission only. Tickets can be purchased at the door or can be reserved for will-call by leaving a message at 319-435-2071. Payment by cash or check only. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.</p>
7/23/227:00 p.m.Coggon Opera HouseCoggon -
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Jake Stack Returns to Iowa Brewing Company
<p>Jake Stack is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Cedar Rapids Iowa. When not fronting The Unincorporated or playing guitar for Alisabeth Von Presley, Jake attempts to follow in the tradition of great songwriters like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, John Prine, Leonard Cohen, Jason Isbell and Frank Turner. </p> 2022-05-24 21:30:00 -05007/01/226:30 p.m.Iowa Brewing CompanyCedar Rapids -
Tabor Home Winery's 26th Anniversary Festival with Bob Dorr's Iowa Music Revue
<p>Tabor Home Winery's 26th Anniversary Festival with Bob Dorr's Iowa Music Revue. Enjoy Wine Slushies & Iowa Cheeses. You may bring your own picnic. Handicap accessible & kid friendly. (No alcohol can be brought in.) $5 cover charge for this event. </p> 2022-06-07 18:00:00 -0500
9/17/222:00 p.m.Tabor Home Vineyards WineryBaldwin -
Hiawatha Farmers' Market New Horizons Band Concert
<p>Listen to the New Horizons Band of Cedar Rapids while you shop at the Hiawatha Farmers Market on Sunday, July 3rd, at Noon. The band will play from the Guthridge Park Band Shell, Hiawatha, Iowa. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the forty five minute concert directly by Alan Lawrence. Patriotic marches an songs will be featured on this concert.</p> 2022-06-11 12:45:00 -0500
7/03/2212:00 p.m.Guthridge ParkHiawatha -
Laura Rain & the Caesars
<p>Laura Rain is a hard driving soul singer who uses the power and finesse of her own voice to inspire and electrify your spirit.</p><p>This free concert is a part of NewBo City Market's Rock the Block series. Show starts at 6pm on the NewBo City Market Yard. Donations encouraged.</p> 2022-06-18 20:00:00 -0500
7/08/226:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Lilli Lewis
<p>Trained as an opera singer and classical pianist, singer-songwriter Lewis has been a composer, producer and performing artist for over two decades.</p><p>Lilli Lewis @ CSPS Hall on Friday, July 29 @ 8pm. This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime. $20 Advance; $25 Door.</p>
7/29/228:00 p.m.CSPS HallCedar Rapids -
Shamarr Allen
<p>Shamarr Allen @ CSPS Hall on Saturday, July 23 @ 8pm.</p><p>Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country.</p><p>This is a General Admission show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors open 1 hour before showtime. $20 Advance | $25 Door</p>
7/23/228:00 p.m.CSPS HallCedar Rapids -
The Collection
<p>The Collection is a 2019 NPR Tiny Desk Judge’s Pick and have released 3 records independently. They are currently touring and recording LP4.</p><p>This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime. $20 Advance; $25 Door</p>
7/24/2212:00 a.m.CSPS HallCedar 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> 2022-06-30 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 -
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 -
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 -
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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