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Love & Rock - A Valentine Celebration
<p>Grab your loved one for a Valentine’s Eve celebration dinner and a show at the Riverside Casino Event Center featuring Love & Rock, a concert musical tribute to women of rock. Your ticket grants you access to a gourmet meal for two, drink tickets, and an exciting performance by Love & Rock - Unplugged.</p><p><strong>The Entertainment:</strong></p><p>“Love & Rock - Unplugged”, first of its kind! The 5-year running national touring musical production gives you a stripped down and unplugged version of hits from ICONIC females throughout time, spanning from the 60’s through today in genres of: Rock, Pop, R&B, Country, Musicals, and Movie Soundtracks. “Love & Rock- Unplugged” takes you on a non-stop ride of the most popular and memorable songs throughout our time.</p><p><strong>The Menu*:</strong></p><p><strong>Appetizer - </strong>Charcuterie Board for two</p><p><strong>Salad</strong> - Spring Greens, Seasonal Fruit, and Candied Nuts with Raspberry Vinaigrette</p><p><strong>Entrée</strong> - 6oz Petit Filet Mignon paired with Jumbo Shrimp Sautéed in White Wine and Garlic Butter served with Garlic Potatoes and French Beans with Balsamic Onions</p><p><strong>Shared Dessert</strong> - Midnight Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache and Raspberry Coulis</p> 2020-12-11 21:30:00 -0600
2/13/217:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®Riverside -
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Book Reading with Dennis Green
<p>To keep the very fabric of time itself from unwinding, Trav Becker must track down a killer before he becomes the next victim… again.</p><p>The Traveler Trilogy is a mind-bending sci-fi thriller that follows police detective Trav Becker in his desperate search to catch a killer attacking different versions of Trav and his friends along the continuum of different parallel realities.</p><p>But as fanciful as the plot of the Traveler books is, the action takes place in some very familiar locations to local readers, like the Paramount Theatre, New Bo, even the UI’s Van Allen Hall. Dennis will read from his books and talk about how real-life places inspired the plot and characters of his books.</p><p>Join us Tuesday, January 26th at 6:00 p.m. via Facebook Live!</p>
1/26/216:00 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
Home Team Huddle: Trivia Time-Out
<p><span dir="auto">With the whole world on a time-out right now, everyone's looking for a new way to celebrate safely. That's why we're kicking off <strong>Home Team Huddle: Trivia Time Out, a virtual trivia night hosted by Andrew's Bar Exam! On Friday, January 29 you can stay home and play on Zoom, or come out to the Olympic South Side Theater*</strong> for eight rounds of general knowledge trivia, with topics for everyone! You don't have to be a super-jock to be your team's MVP! Funds raised by this event will be used by Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity to build safe, decent, affordable housing in Linn & Benton counties.</span></p><p><span dir="auto">*Limited attendance will be available at the Olympic South Side Theater, following CDC and state public health guidelines. Masks will be mandatory unless seated. </span></p><div tabindex="0"><br></div><p><br></p> 2020-12-14 21:00:00 -0600
1/29/217:00 p.m.The Olympic South Side TheaterCedar Rapids -
Rodney Carrington
<p>Mature Audiences Only.</p><p>Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades.</p> 2021-01-13 20:15:00 -0600
3/04/217:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®Riverside -
Glass Mosaic Coaster Workshop
<p>Come join us at Kirkwood Community College and learn the ancient art of glass mosaics! Under the guidance from one of our local artists, you will plan, cut, and assemble your own glass coaster. The workshop will include an introduction to the art form, discussion of the project, colors available, and of course making your own timeless piece of art. When you have finished your work, the glass will be fired over the next week in one of our glass fusing kilns and will be ready to be picked up the following week during a scheduled time. Pick-up times and where to find your completed piece will be communicated to you by your instructor.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-18 15:00:00 -06002/06/2112:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre AnnexCedar Rapids -
Joseph Hall: ELVIS Rock N Remember
<p>ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING! Joseph Hall is thrilled to present his Elvis Rock N Remember tribute show! This show celebrates the roots of Elvis, yet is a fast-paced concert that makes it difficult for you to stay in your seat. It caters to both the young and the young at heart. He's got the look, the voice, the charm and the moves that take us back to a time when parents were flabbergasted by the flauntingly provocative hip action.</p><p>In Hall's Elvis Rock N Remember show, he achieves a powerful flashback experience to the moment when fans fell in love with the talented, handsome, carefree, energetic, high-spirited young man that is Elvis Presley. The show is masterfully produced with a mixture of Elvis hits from rock n roll, country, pop to gospel, multiple costume changes and a heartfelt tribute to our veterans. He's even got the teddy bears and scarves to woo the ladies. A must-see for all ages!</p><p>Joseph Hall, born in 1984, has been paying tribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley since 2006. He starred on NBC's America's Got Talent in 2008, making 6 TV appearances, viewed by more than 90 million people and placing as one of the top 10 finalists! Sharon Osbourne impressed enough to tell him, "I've got shoes older than you, but I'd like to try you on!" Also, Piers Morgan quoted saying, "ELVIS IS BACK!" Joseph Hall has performed all over the world! Joseph Hall has won accolades throughout his young career including the "Spirit of Elvis " award. Joseph Hall has worked with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Legends in Concert, and has officially been recognized as one of the top tribute artists in the world today. Hall says "My goal is to capture the essence of Elvis Presley, to pay tribute with the utmost respect to his legacy, his music, his image and above all else his fans.”</p><p>Tickets to this event are non-refundable.</p>2/20/217:00 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
Richard Blais
<p>Richard Blais is a successful chef, restaurateur, James Beard nominated cookbook author and television personality. Perhaps most recognizable as the winner of Bravo’s <em>Top Chef All-Stars</em>, Blais went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America and train at The French Laundry, Daniel, Chez Panisse, and el Bulli. He is a partner at San Diego’s acclaimed restaurant Juniper & Ivy and multiple locations of The Crack Shack, his rapidly expanding fried chicken and egg concept. Blais currently owns and operates Trail Blais, a forward-thinking culinary company that has consulted on, designed, and operated multiple popular eateries. Trail Blais has opened concepts in Columbus, Ohio; Atlanta, Georgia; and St. Louis, Missouri and will be announcing new restaurant projects throughout 2020. Blais is the James Beard Award-nominated author of <em>Try This at Home: Recipes from My Head to Your Plate</em>, as well as his second cookbook, <em>So Good</em>. He frequently makes appearances on such hit Food Network shows as <em>Guy’s Grocery Games</em>, <em>Next Food Network Star</em> and <em>Cooks vs. Cons</em>, to name just a few. In addition, Blais hosts the hit hospitality industry podcast entitled “Starving for Attention” which provides an entertaining, behind-the scenes look into the food industry, and has featured guests including Wylie Dufresne, Grant Achtaz, Andrew Zimmern, Gail Simmons and more. He will be launching a second podcast later this year. When not on set, in the kitchen or at home with his family, Blais may be found traveling cross country performing his live “stand up cooking” show to enthusiastic audiences nationwide.</p><p><br>About the show:<br><br>It will be an interactive live cooking and comedy set. The show features a behind the scenes look at celebrity chef life along with unique cooking techniques and equipment. It is equal parts, cooking, comedy, magic and science. For safety reasons, on-stage food is not served to the crowd.</p>
11/06/218:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®Riverside -
Round Glass Paperweight Workshop
<p>Come and partake in an active, artistic adventure with hot glass! You will work one-on-one with a glass instructor to create your own unique round glass paperweight out of 2000-degree glass. The workshop will start with instruction on safety, discussing the project, and colors being used. You will be shown how to make one paperweight using the various tools and equipment safely. Then the instructor will guide you through the process to make your very own round glass paperweight. Your creation will be ready for pick-up the following Monday. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-15 21:00:00 -06003/26/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre AnnexCedar Rapids -
Round Glass Paperweight Workshop
<p>Come and partake in an active, artistic adventure with hot glass! You will work one-on-one with a glass instructor to create your own unique round glass paperweight out of 2000-degree glass. The workshop will start with instruction on safety, discussing the project, and colors being used. You will be shown how to make one paperweight using the various tools and equipment safely. Then the instructor will guide you through the process to make your very own round glass paperweight. Your creation will be ready for pick-up the following Monday. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-15 21:00:00 -06003/12/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre AnnexCedar Rapids -
Ceramic Succulent Pot Workshop
<p>Tired of the bland and unoriginal pots your beautiful succulents are sold in? Join us at Kirkwood Community College to make your very own unique succulent pot! Under the care and instruction by one of our local artists, you will be shown how to make a new home for your plants out of clay. Upon completion of the workshop, we will fire the pots so that your hard work and creativity can be shown off for years to come. We will notify all participants when the pots are finished and ready to be picked up. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-18 12:00:00 -06002/20/219:00 a.m.Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre AnnexCedar Rapids -
Ceramic Pet Bowl Workshop
<p>Looking for a personalized and creative way to feed or provide water to your family pet? At Kirkwood Community College, we are inviting you into our pottery studio to make your very own pet bowl! Taught by one of our local artists, you will be lead through the process of making a special bowl for your loving pet out of clay. Once you have completed your bowl, we will carefully fire it so that it can survive the test of time and help safely nourish your pet for years to come. We will notify all participants when the bowls are finished and ready to be picked up. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-18 16:00:00 -06002/20/211:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre AnnexCedar Rapids -