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VNA Cholesterol Clinic
<p>The Visiting Nurse Association will be conducting a Cholesterol Screening at the Iowa City/ Johnson County Senior Center, 28 South Linn St., Iowa City, 8:30am to 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 16th. The screening will be in the VNA Health Suite located on the lower level of the Center. A general risk assessment, blood pressure, and cholesterol screening will be available. A lipid profile with glucose (Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides and Glucose) will be offered for $17. To obtain the most accurate results a 10-12 hour fast (no eating or drinking other than water) is recommended. This screening is open to the public, but appointments are required. Please call the VNA at 319-337-9686, ext 1100 to schedule an appointment.</p> 2019-09-20 10:30:00 -0500
10/16/198:30 a.m.Iowa City Senior CenterIowa City -
Broken on All Sides: Race, Mass Incarceration and New Visions for Criminal Justice
<p>Presenting a historical narrative not often heard about prisons and crime, this documentary investigates the complex issues of discretion within the system, racial targeting, and the largest spike in the number of people incarcerated in our nation’s history. Through interviews with people caught up in or involved with the system, this documentary answers and provokes questions on an issue walled-off from the public’s scrutiny. (Run time: 1 hour) </p><p>This screening will be followed by a Q&A session moderated by <strong>Dr. Ruth White,</strong> Executive Director of The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success.</p><p>Doors open at 5 PM. The screening will begin at 5:30.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Series:</strong></p><p>Museums have, more recently, been challenged with lending a voice to issues of social justice (and injustice). The African American Museum of Iowa recognizes this charge and understands the Museum’s growing role in its responsibility to demonstrate history’s direct impact on our present societal culture and climate. By screening these important documentaries, we are opening the door to honest dialogue, discovery, reflection, and even resolution. Documentaries can offer authentic and untold stories that can serve to fill gaps, expose truth and give a deeper meaning. We hope you will join us at the Cedar Rapids Public Library for these real conversations.</p> 2019-09-27 20:00:00 -0500
10/17/195:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
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The Hunting Ground screening + panel
<p>* Screening in Donnelly 300 *</p><p>Cedar Rapids NOW is partnering with Students for Non-Violence Solutions at Mount Mercy University for a screening and panel discussion of the documentary "The Hunting Ground."<br><br>Trigger warning - this film contains descriptions of rape. Survivors share stories of sexual assault on campus and the filmmakers detail how universities handle cases. Stay afterward for a panel discussion. </p> 2019-10-11 21:00:00 -0500
10/24/196:30 p.m.Mount Mercy University, Donnelly CenterCedar Rapids -
Great White Hoax: Donald Trump and the Politics of Race and Class in America
<p>Acclaimed anti-racist educator and author Tim Wise explores how Donald Trump expertly tapped into long-simmering racial tensions and rode an accelerating wave of white anxiety and grievance straight to the White House.</p><p>Rejecting the notion that Trump’s racial appeals to white voters during the 2016 campaign somehow represented a break with business as usual, Wise shows how the politics of racial scapegoating have been operative in conservative and establishment Republican circles for decades. He also rejects the notion that the rise of Trump can be explained by the Democratic Party’s failure to speak to the economic anxieties of white working-class voters, showing how it was cultural anxiety, more than anything else, that motivated Trump’s white supporters.</p><p>THE GREAT WHITE HOAX offers a fascinating look at how conservative political leaders and strategists have been tapping into anxieties about cultural change to win the support of white Americans, especially white men, for decades. And it makes a powerful case for why Trumpism, and the politics of racial scapegoating, are destined to fail in the end. (Run time: 1.5 hours)</p><p>This screening will be followed by a Q&A session moderated by <strong>Anthony Arrington,</strong> Managing Partner at Top Rank Solutions.</p><p>Doors open at 5 PM. The screening will begin at 5:30.</p><p><br></p> 2019-10-03 20:00:00 -0500
10/24/195:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library (Whipple Auditorium)Cedar Rapids, Iowa -
Video Gaming
<p>Each week, teens will have the opportunity to play video games on the big screen. Special Virtual Reality events will happen as well!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-21 18:00:00 -0500
10/21/194:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Video Gaming
<p>Each week, teens will have the opportunity to play video games on the big screen. Special Virtual Reality events will happen as well!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-10-28 18:00:00 -0500
10/28/194:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS I: WIZARD OF OZ
<h5>TIMELESS CLASSIC WITH LIVE MUSIC!</h5><p>One of the most beloved films of all time, <em>The Wizard of Oz</em>, can now be experienced in a newly enhanced production. The timeless classic is accompanied by full symphony orchestra. Hearing Judy Garland’s original 1939 studio recordings, backed by lush, live orchestration, will transport children and adults alike. Moviegoers will be treated to the Oscar-winning film on the big screen at the Paramount Theatre as it has never been seen or heard before!</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.<br>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>
10/25/197:30 p.m.PARAMOUNT THEATRECedar Rapids -
Video Gaming
<p>Each week, teens will have the opportunity to play video games on the big screen. Special Virtual Reality events will happen as well!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-11-04 18:00:00 -0600
11/04/194:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Video Gaming
<p>Each week, teens will have the opportunity to play video games on the big screen. Special Virtual Reality events will happen as well!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-11-11 18:00:00 -0600
11/11/194:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Video Gaming
<p>Each week, teens will have the opportunity to play video games on the big screen. Special Virtual Reality events will happen as well!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-11-18 18:00:00 -0600
11/18/194:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Video Gaming
<p>Each week, teens will have the opportunity to play video games on the big screen. Special Virtual Reality events will happen as well!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-11-25 18:00:00 -0600
11/25/194:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
More Fun with Light and Shadow
<p>Let's play with light and shadow using an amazing new kit awarded by Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council. It includes different light sources, a light pad, a shadow screen and numerous playthings. We will share stories and then play!</p><p>Kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend this free event.</p> 2019-08-28 11:15:00 -0500
11/01/1910:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
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ORCHESTRA IOWA POPS I: WIZARD OF OZ
<h5>TIMELESS CLASSIC WITH LIVE MUSIC!</h5><p>One of the most beloved films of all time, <em>The Wizard of Oz</em>, can now be experienced in a newly enhanced production. The timeless classic is accompanied by full symphony orchestra. Hearing Judy Garland’s original 1939 studio recordings, backed by lush, live orchestration, will transport children and adults alike. Moviegoers will be treated to the Oscar-winning film on the big screen at the Paramount Theatre as it has never been seen or heard before!</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.<br>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>
10/26/197:30 p.m.PARAMOUNT THEATRECedar Rapids -
Make Your NaNoWriMo Book Cover Image
<p>Are you writing a novel this November during National Novel Writing Month? Nanowrimo.org provides space for a small book cover image (a 230 x 300 pixel JPG) on your account screen. Make something that will motivate you to reach the 50,000 word finish line! We'll look at contemporary examples of book covers, find free stock images, and use Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator to create images. There is a limit of 10 participants. (Taking part in National Novel Writing Month is not a requirement for this class. Feel free to register if you have a similar project.)</p><p><br></p> 2019-10-04 19:30:00 -0500
10/28/196:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Madonna Thunder Hawk and "Warrior Women"
<p>Madonna Thunder Hawk, an Oohenumpa Lakota, is a veteran of every modern Native American occupation from Alcatraz to Wounded Knee in 1973 to the recent NODAPL (Dakota Access Pipeline) protest at Standing Rock. An eloquent voice for Native resistance and sovereignty, Thunder Hawk has spoken throughout the United States, Central America, Europe and the Middle East and served as a delegate to the United Nations in Geneva. In the last three decades at home on the Cheyenne River, she has been restoring self-determination to reservation life. The documentary film “Warrior Women” presents the story of Thunder Hawk’s lifelong career fighting for Native liberation and the generations of activists she has inspired. This event will feature a screening of “Warrior Women” as well as remarks by and discussion with Thunder Hawk following the film.</p> 2019-09-12 21:00:00 -05002/22/207:00 p.m.Coe College Sinclair AuditoriumCedar Rapids -
Jo Koy - Just Kidding World Tour
<p>Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Koy sells-out theaters and arenas across the world with his infectious and explosive energy onstage. The comedian pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son, with material that has universal appeal.</p><p>In November 2017, the comedian broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu with 11 sold-out shows and over 23,000 tickets sold. Celebrating this accomplishment, the mayor’s office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24th as “Jo Koy Day.” Koy is also the only comedian to sell out 6 shows at The Warfield in San Francisco, he broke the attendance record at Club Regent Event Centre in Winnipeg with 4 sold-out shows, and is one of the few acts to sell-out 2 shows at The Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. In July 2018, Koy was given the prestigious “Stand-Up Comedian Of The Year” award at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.</p><p>Today, the comedian tours around the world and is currently wrapping up his <em>Break The Mold World Tour</em> just in time for his highly anticipated Netflix special, <em>Comin’ In Hot</em> to release June 2019. Koy will launch his <em>Just Kidding World Tour </em>in August 2019 with all new material not on the previous tour or upcoming special.</p><p>Koy released his first stand-up comedy album, <em>Live From Seattle</em> and reached #1 on the Billboard Charts. He can also be heard on his weekly podcast, <em>The Koy Pond with Jo Koy</em> by Starburns Audio. Listeners can dive in each week as Koy welcomes friends and fellow comedians to share their hilarious insights on life. For more info on the podcast, album and tour dates, please visit: Jokoy.com.</p><p>TruTV has also greenlit the animated comedy pilot, <em>This Functional Family</em> starring Koy. The half-hour animated project puts Koy at the center of a fractured, patched-up, multi-racial, dysfunctional family. It draws upon Koy’s real-life experiences and characters featured in his stand-up.</p><p>Later this year, fans can also catch Koy on the silver screen co-starring alongside Brandon Routh and Donna Murphy as “Vladimir Lenin” in the upcoming live-action film,<em> Anastasia</em>.</p><p>Koy has appeared on over 140 episodes of <em>Chelsea Lately</em> as a season regular roundtable guest. Other appearances include: <em>The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Beat Bobby Flay, Spike TV’s Adam Carolla & Friends Build Stuff Live and Jimmy Kimmel Live</em>.</p> 2019-04-19 22:00:00 -0500
10/26/198:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®Riverside